HEDD Audio TYPE 30 MK2

The HEDD Audio TYPE 30 MK2 is a 3-way active studio monitor designed for mid to large recording and mastering studios that demand power, dynamic range, and imaging precision at higher listening levels. Its strictly symmetrical cabinet layout — dual 7-inch honeycomb woofers flanking a dedicated 4-inch midrange driver and HEDD AMT tweeter — reduces vertical dispersion artifacts and tightens the soundstage, making it easier to identify and shape fine detail within a track or a larger immersive format mix. Three discrete 300 W ICEpower amplifiers deliver 125 dB SPL per pair at 1 m, and the same 96 kHz / 32-bit SHARC DSP platform found across the MK2 range brings Lineariser zero-phase filtering, Closed or Ported mode, and full CTRL software control to every session. Providence Sound And Vision carries the TYPE 30 MK2 in Los Angeles for engineers and studios where output capability and spatial accuracy need to scale together.

Key Features

• Symmetrical Dual-Woofer Layout: Two 7-inch honeycomb woofers positioned symmetrically above and below the midrange driver reduce vertical dispersion and comb-filtering artifacts, producing a focused, stable soundstage across a wide range of listening levels.
• Dedicated 4-Inch Honeycomb Midrange Driver: A discrete midrange cone handles the critical 250 Hz to 3,200 Hz band independently, keeping the AMT tweeter free from lower-midrange energy for cleaner, more resolved upper-frequency reproduction.
• HEDD Air Motion Transformer Tweeter: Handmade in Berlin, the AMT driver delivers high-frequency extension to 40 kHz and exceptional transient response for precise, open upper-midrange and high-frequency reproduction.
• 3 × 300 W ICEpower Amplification: Discrete Class D amplification for each driver section provides 125 dB SPL per pair at 1 m, with the headroom needed for large-room monitoring and mastering-level playback.
• Closed or Ported (CoP): A POM plug switches the TYPE 30 MK2 between closed and ported cabinet modes — closed for increased bass precision and transient resolution, ported for extended low-end response.
• HEDD Lineariser: A zero-phase filter applied through the onboard DSP that tightens stereo image and depth without introducing phase distortion or time-smearing.
• 32-Bit SHARC DSP with CTRL Software: The 96 kHz / 32-bit DSP platform powers the Lineariser, desktop filter, hi/low shelving filters, bass-extension mode, and LFE setup — all manageable in real time from HEDD’s free CTRL software at the listening position.
• Desktop Filter: Reduces the acoustic influence of nearby studio furniture on the listening position for a cleaner, more accurate near-field image.
• Bass-Extension Mode: Increases low-end output by up to 20%, extending useful frequency response down to 26 Hz in LFE mode when room conditions allow.
• Analog and Digital Inputs: Accepts balanced analog XLR (22 kΩ input impedance) and AES/EBU digital with daisy-chain pass-through via XLR.
• Satellite–Subwoofer Integration: Full linear-phase integration with HEDD BASS 08 subwoofers for complete, phase-aligned multi-channel and Atmos systems.
• Aluminum Pot Controls: Premium aluminum rotary controls for input sensitivity and DSP parameter adjustment.
• Assembled in Berlin: Each TYPE 30 MK2 is built with premium components, individually tested before shipping, and backed by a 5-year warranty after registration. Ongoing firmware and feature support is available through the HEDD Access tool.

Specifications

• Type: 3-way active studio monitor
• Drivers: 2 × 7″ honeycomb woofers + 4″ honeycomb midrange + HEDD AMT tweeter
• Amplification: 3 × 300 W ICEpower (85–264 V)
• DSP: Custom 96 kHz / 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit SHARC processor
• Onboard Features: HEDD Lineariser, CoP, GDC, LFE, desktop filter, hi/low shelf filters
• Crossovers: 250 Hz / 3,200 Hz
• Frequency Range: 32 Hz – 40 kHz (LFE mode: 26 Hz – 40 kHz)
• Maximum SPL: 125 dB SPL per pair at 1 m
• Inputs: Analog XLR (22 kΩ), Digital AES/EBU via XLR
• Output: Digital AES pass-through via XLR
• Dimensions: 20.9″ H × 11.0″ W × 13.3″ D
• Weight: 47.4 lbs per unit
• Warranty: 5 years after registration