Barefoot Sound MicroMain45 3-Way Active Studio Monitor

The Barefoot Sound MicroMain45 is a sealed, 3-way active studio monitor built to deliver the power, resolution, and translation Barefoot is known for in small to mid-sized rooms. Designed as a nearfield reference that can replace multiple speaker sets, MicroMain45 combines a high-headroom amplifier platform with fast, controlled driver integration—making it a practical choice for engineers who need confident mix decisions without dedicating the room to multiple monitors.

High-Resolution Monitoring for Real-World Translation

MicroMain45 uses the same signal path, amplification approach, and driver technology family found in Barefoot’s flagship designs, streamlined into a compact cabinet with serious output. With 610 watts per monitor, a sealed enclosure, and an extended frequency response, MicroMain45 delivers clean low-end control and detailed top-end clarity that holds together at mix-level volumes.

• 3-way active monitor with 610 watts per monitor.
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 45 kHz (±3 dB).
• Maximum SPL: continuous 113 dB.
• Sealed cabinet design for tight, accurate low-frequency performance.

MEME Voice Emulation

MicroMain45 includes Barefoot’s MEME voice emulation, giving multiple monitoring perspectives from a single pair of speakers. Instead of adding extra monitors, amps, and cabling, MEME makes it easy to reference common mix perspectives from the same listening position—helping mixes translate without disrupting the sound field in smaller rooms.

• Flat: revealing, neutral reference for critical decisions.
• Hi-Fi: warmer voicing inspired by high-end consumer playback.
• Old School: a familiar nearfield-style reference for balance checks.
• Cube: mid-focused perspective for vocal, snare, and mix-forward decisions.

Driver Configuration and Sealed Cabinet Control

A ring radiator tweeter, dual aluminum-cone midrange drivers, and an 8-inch aluminum subwoofer work together through carefully chosen crossover points to deliver stable imaging and fast transient response. The sealed cabinet design supports clean low-end timing and consistent translation—especially useful when working in untreated or space-limited studios.

• 1-inch ring radiator tweeter.
• Dual 2.5-inch aluminum cone midrange drivers.
• 8-inch aluminum cone subwoofer.
• Crossover frequencies: 600 Hz / 3600 Hz.

Key Features

• 3-way active monitoring with dedicated amplification per driver band.
• 610 watts total power per monitor for high headroom and low distortion.
• Sealed enclosure for controlled bass and reliable time-domain response.
• Stepped input level control for repeatable calibration.
• MEME voice emulation for multiple mix references from one monitor pair.

Technical Specifications

• System Type: 3-way active studio monitor.
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 45 kHz (±3 dB); 53 Hz – 40 kHz (±1 dB).
• Bass Response: -3 dB @ 35 Hz (Q = 0.707), 12 dB/octave.
• Maximum SPL: continuous 113 dB.
• Input Impedance: 50k ohms.
• Amplification: 180W tweeter, 180W midrange, 250W subwoofer (610W total).
• Power: 115 VAC / 230 VAC selectable.
• Power Consumption: idle 18W, maximum 400W.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (Cabinet, H × W × D): 11.0 × 15.5 × 10.75 inches.
• Dimensions (Overall, H × W × D): 11.0 × 15.5 × 11.0 inches.
• Weight: 37.5 lbs per speaker.
• Shipping Weight: 47 lbs per speaker.