Barefoot Sound MM12 (Pair) with Handles

The Barefoot Sound MiniMain12 is a 4-way, 7-driver sealed active reference monitor that delivers ultra-wide bandwidth from 20 Hz to 40 kHz with powerful Hypex amplification and precise dispersion for professional mid-field studio environments.

Overview

The Barefoot Sound MiniMain12 stands as a flagship reference monitor for engineers who demand absolute accuracy and full-range reproduction. It houses seven drivers in individually sealed chambers to maintain internal pressure control and transient precision, including dual 12-inch subwoofers, dual 7-inch woofers, dual 2.5-inch aluminium midrange drivers, and a 1-inch ring-radiator tweeter with a neodymium motor. Every driver benefits from its own dedicated amplifier, with 250 watts driving the tweeter and midrange units, 250 watts powering the woofers, and 1200 watts energising the subwoofers for immense low-frequency headroom and extremely low distortion. The sealed acoustic system ensures tight low-end response down to 20 Hz with a Q of 0.707 and a 12 dB/octave roll-off, delivering clean extension without port turbulence or phase smear. Barefoot builds the enclosure with machined aluminium bracing and uses aluminium driver frames to enhance rigidity, eliminating unwanted resonance.

Advanced Monitoring Technology

The MiniMain12 also integrates Barefoot’s MEME technology, which recreates the tonal character of popular nearfield and consumer playback systems, enabling engineers to audition mixes without switching speakers or repositioning monitors. This system suits mid-field placement yet covers a listening area larger than most monitors of its class, offering unmatched imaging and coherent phase response over distance. The precision crossover network, developed over four years, operates at 80 Hz, 800 Hz, and 4 kHz to control dispersion and maintain system linearity. Engineers benefit from high input impedance at 50 kΩ, wide sensitivity of 88 dB at 1 metre with a nominal signal, and total internal volume of 82 litres to support the sealed low-frequency architecture. The build weighs 61 kilograms per speaker and measures 660 by 343 by 508 millimetres, confirming its position as a serious studio main monitor.

Connectivity and Power

The speaker features professional-grade input sensitivity tailored for studio interfaces and controllers. It operates from idle consumption of 50 watts up to 1500 watts maximum draw under demanding programme material. Each amplifier section uses high-efficiency Hypex architecture to maintain thermal stability, long-term reliability, and minimal distortion across the entire operating range. Handles are available separately to assist with positioning in large control rooms and high-end production facilities.

Why Choose the Barefoot Sound MiniMain12

• Hear every detail, from the lowest subharmonics to extended air above 30 kHz

• Switch between reference styles without moving from the sweet spot using MEME

• Trust phase-accurate mid-field imaging that stays consistent across the room

• Mix confidently even at high levels thanks to ultra-low distortion power reserves

• Work with the same monitoring standard used by top-tier engineers and mastering rooms

• 4-way, 7-driver active studio monitor with sealed cabinet design
• Frequency response from 20 Hz to 40 kHz
• Dual 12-inch subwoofers with 1200 W power
• Dual 7-inch aluminium woofers with 250 W power
• Dual 2.5-inch aluminium midrange drivers with 250 W power
• 1-inch ring-radiator tweeter with 250 W power
• MEME monitor voicing emulation system
• Crossover points at 80 Hz, 800 Hz, and 4 kHz
• Input impedance 50 kΩ and sensitivity 88 dB at 1 metre
• Total internal volume of 82 litres with sealed chambers
• Machined aluminium baffle and internal bracing
• Total power consumption up to 1500 W
• Dimensions 660 x 343 x 508 mm, weight 61 kg

This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.

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