HEDD Audio has launched the Type 40 System, a modular studio speaker setup that lets engineers add up to three bass cabinets per channel. The new range pairs a Type 40 Main monitor with optional Type 40 XTD units, giving studios more output without the hassle of a large, fixed speaker rig.
At its core, the Main is a sealed three-way speaker with a 10.75-inch bass driver, two four-inch mid drivers, and an AMT tweeter. Despite its size, HEDD claims it reaches down to 20Hz at the -3dB point. That's a lot of bass from a single cabinet, at least on paper.
The XTD takes a neat approach to upgrades. Each add-on box has a 10.75-inch woofer, but its main job is to give the system more room to play loud rather than make the bass reach lower. With three XTD units paired to one Main, HEDD claims users can gain as much as 15dB of headroom.
And the cabinets have a trick of their own. A plate on the XTD's front lets users swap between sealed and ported operation. Some units can even face backward to form a cardioid array, which helps cut sound that travels behind the speakers. HEDD puts that drop at up to 10dB, based on the layout.
Digital tuning handles much of the setup work. Built-in DSP keeps drivers in sync and fixes phase issues, with three modes on hand. Zero Phase adjusts both timing and tonal balance, Flat leaves phase alignment alone while still tuning frequency response, and Off skips those fixes to keep delay as low as it can be for tracking.
For day-to-day use, HEDD CTRL software lets engineers change settings from a remote device. This may come in handy when a studio has several cabinets to tune, as each part needs to work well with the rest of the setup.
Installation is quite flexible as well. The speakers can lie sideways on stands or hang from mounts that fit their M10 threaded points. Studios with built-in wall speaker bays can move the rear amp to a remote spot, which helps when fitting the cabinets into a soffit.
As for cost, the Type 40 Main goes for £5,999 per unit, while each Type 40 XTD costs £5,699. VAT is part of those prices, and both models can be ordered. A full stack won't come cheap, but the modular setup gives buyers a way to pick how much output their room needs.
At its core, the Main is a sealed three-way speaker with a 10.75-inch bass driver, two four-inch mid drivers, and an AMT tweeter. Despite its size, HEDD claims it reaches down to 20Hz at the -3dB point. That's a lot of bass from a single cabinet, at least on paper.
The XTD takes a neat approach to upgrades. Each add-on box has a 10.75-inch woofer, but its main job is to give the system more room to play loud rather than make the bass reach lower. With three XTD units paired to one Main, HEDD claims users can gain as much as 15dB of headroom.
And the cabinets have a trick of their own. A plate on the XTD's front lets users swap between sealed and ported operation. Some units can even face backward to form a cardioid array, which helps cut sound that travels behind the speakers. HEDD puts that drop at up to 10dB, based on the layout.
Digital tuning handles much of the setup work. Built-in DSP keeps drivers in sync and fixes phase issues, with three modes on hand. Zero Phase adjusts both timing and tonal balance, Flat leaves phase alignment alone while still tuning frequency response, and Off skips those fixes to keep delay as low as it can be for tracking.
For day-to-day use, HEDD CTRL software lets engineers change settings from a remote device. This may come in handy when a studio has several cabinets to tune, as each part needs to work well with the rest of the setup.
Installation is quite flexible as well. The speakers can lie sideways on stands or hang from mounts that fit their M10 threaded points. Studios with built-in wall speaker bays can move the rear amp to a remote spot, which helps when fitting the cabinets into a soffit.
As for cost, the Type 40 Main goes for £5,999 per unit, while each Type 40 XTD costs £5,699. VAT is part of those prices, and both models can be ordered. A full stack won't come cheap, but the modular setup gives buyers a way to pick how much output their room needs.
