Barefoot Sound MicroMain27 3.5-Way Active Studio Monitor

The Barefoot Sound MicroMain27 is the monitor that defined Barefoot’s reputation in professional studios worldwide. Designed to function confidently as a nearfield, main, or mastering monitor, MicroMain27 delivers full-range accuracy, extreme headroom, and exceptional transient response in a sealed, compact enclosure. Its ability to translate mixes reliably across systems has made it a long-standing reference in top-tier recording, mixing, and mastering environments.

Full-Range Performance in a Compact Format

MicroMain27 is a 3.5-way active monitoring system built around five drivers working in sealed enclosures, covering a wide frequency range from deep sub-bass through extended high frequencies. With massive power reserves and extremely low distortion, it provides the clarity and control required for critical decision-making at any stage of production.

• 3.5-way active studio monitor.
• 1180 watts of total amplification per monitor.
• Frequency response: 30 Hz – 45 kHz.
• Maximum SPL: up to 119 dB (dual).
• Sealed cabinet design for tight, accurate low-end response.

Dual-Force Technology for Controlled Low End

At the heart of MicroMain27’s low-frequency performance is Barefoot’s Dual-Force Technology. Two opposing 10-inch subwoofers are mechanically coupled so that cabinet vibrations cancel at the source. This design eliminates low-frequency cabinet coloration while reinforcing internal rigidity, resulting in powerful, controlled bass that remains clean and precise even at high output levels.

• Opposing dual 10-inch aluminum cone subwoofers.
• Mechanical force cancellation to reduce distortion.
• Point-source bass behavior for coherent imaging.

MEME Voice Emulation

MicroMain27 includes Barefoot’s MEME voice emulation, allowing engineers to reference multiple monitoring perspectives without adding extra speakers to the room. These voicings are designed to reflect familiar translation references while maintaining consistent imaging and listening position.

• Flat: highly revealing, full-resolution reference.
• Hi-Fi: smoother voicing inspired by high-end consumer playback.
• Old School: classic nearfield-style balance for mix checks.
• Cube: mid-focused perspective for vocal and balance decisions.

Precision Cabinet and Mechanical Design

The MicroMain27 enclosure is engineered for acoustic integrity and durability. A machined aluminum front baffle is inset into a heavily braced MDF cabinet with rounded edges to minimize diffraction. Integrated handles assist with placement and can also function as skids for horizontal mounting configurations.

• Sealed cabinet with 32-liter internal volume.
• Machined aluminum front baffle.
• Integrated handles for transport and flexible placement.
• Textured black polyester finish.

Key Features

• 3.5-way active monitoring with five dedicated drivers.
• Dual-Force low-frequency design for vibration-free bass.
• Advanced DSP crossover with proprietary filtering.
• High-headroom amplification with extremely low distortion.
• MEME voice emulation for multiple reference perspectives.

Technical Specifications

• System Type: 3.5-way active studio monitor.
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 45 kHz (±3 dB); 40 Hz – 40 kHz (±1 dB).
• Bass Response: -3 dB @ 30 Hz (Q = 0.707), 12 dB/octave.
• Crossover Frequencies: 100 / 600 / 3000 Hz.
• Input Impedance: 50k ohms.
• Amplification: 180W tweeter, 250W per midbass driver, 500W subwoofers.
• Power: 115 VAC / 230 VAC selectable.
• Power Consumption: idle 30W, maximum 650W.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (Cabinet, H × W × D): 20.5 × 9.5 × 15.5 inches.
• Dimensions (Overall, H × W × D): 20.5 × 10.5 × 17.4 inches.
• Weight: 68 lbs per speaker.
• Shipping Weight: 80 lbs per speaker.