Barefoot Sound Footprint 02 3-Way Active Studio Monitor

The Footprint 02 brings Barefoot Sound’s core monitoring philosophy into a compact, nearfield format designed for today’s modern production environments. Built on the same foundational technologies as Barefoot’s flagship systems, the Footprint 02 delivers accurate translation, dimensional imaging, and musical low-end control—without the size or cost of a large-format monitor.

Flagship DNA in a Compact Nearfield

Following the success of the Footprint 01, the Footprint 02 was developed as a smaller, more accessible 3-way active monitor that preserves the sonic integrity Barefoot Sound is known for. While its cabinet volume is reduced, the Footprint 02 maintains the same uncompromising approach to driver design, amplification, and cabinet construction, making it an ideal choice for nearfield monitoring in music, post-production, and hybrid studios.

Recognizable Barefoot Design

The Footprint 02 shares the instantly recognizable Barefoot aesthetic and acoustic geometry. Dual opposing side-mounted woofers, an aluminum front baffle, and a vertically offset tweeter-midrange arrangement work together to create a focused acoustic center and minimize cabinet diffraction. Rounded cabinet edges further improve imaging and spatial accuracy.

Dual-Force Low-Frequency Control

At the heart of the Footprint 02 is Barefoot’s Dual-Force technology. By mounting two woofers in direct opposition, cabinet vibrations are canceled at the source. This results in tighter bass, cleaner transients, and improved low-frequency definition—allowing you to hear the drivers, not the cabinet.

Wide, Natural High-Frequency Dispersion

The dual ring radiator tweeter is paired with a rear waveguide chamber to maintain consistent dispersion as frequencies rise. This design preserves stereo imaging and detail at the listening position, reducing the narrowing effect commonly found in traditional tweeter designs.

MEME Voice Emulation

Barefoot’s MEME voice emulation expands the Footprint 02 into a multi-monitor reference system. With the turn of a knob, engineers can switch between voicings modeled after familiar mix cubes, classic white-cone nearfields, and consumer hi-fi speakers. This allows quick translation checks without cluttering the console or compromising speaker placement.

Built for Modern Workflows

Whether used in a professional control room, mobile rig, playback space, or home studio, the Footprint 02 adapts easily to a wide range of workflows. Its balanced design, wide dynamic range, and reliable translation make it a trusted reference for mixing, production, and critical listening.

Key Features

• 3-way active nearfield studio monitor.
• Dual-Force opposing woofer design for vibration cancellation.
• Dual ring radiator tweeter with wide dispersion.
• MEME voice emulation for multiple reference perspectives.
• Compact sealed cabinet with aluminum front baffle.

Technical Specifications

• Description: 3-way active monitor with MEME voice emulation.
• Frequency Response: 42 Hz – 45 kHz (±3 dB), 52 Hz – 40 kHz (±1 dB).
• Bass Response: -3 dB @ 36 Hz, Q = 0.707, 18 dB/octave slope.
• Crossover Frequencies: 180 Hz / 3600 Hz.
• Input: Balanced XLR, 50k ohm impedance.
• Sensitivity: 90 dB @ 1 meter with -15 dBV input.

Amplification and Drivers

• Tweeter: 1-inch ring radiator with rear waveguide chamber.
• Midrange: 4-inch aluminum cone with aluminum phase plug.
• Woofers: Dual 6.5-inch paper cone drivers.
• High-Frequency Amplifier: 150W.
• Low-Frequency Amplifier: 200W.

Power and Physical Specifications

• AC Power Input: 85–265 VAC.
• Power Consumption: 2W idle, 320W maximum.
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 12.12 × 8.7 × 13.0 inches.
• Weight: 27.9 lbs per speaker.
• Shipping Weight: 33.6 lbs per speaker.