Description
The TYPE 40 Main was developed for studios that need more output, low-frequency reach, and listening distance than nearfield monitors can provide, but are not well served by the size and complexity of a traditional large-format main system. It is a compact, full-range reference main monitor with the control, resolution, and headroom required for critical listening.
Its sealed three-way design brings full-range monitoring into a single cabinet. Controlled extension down to 20 Hz allows low-frequency decisions to be made directly, while the D’Appolito MTM arrangement provides precise imaging and controlled dispersion across the listening area. In ZERO PHASE mode, HEDD Lineariser® provides phase-accurate monitoring for critical work, while HEDD CTRL brings system control and manual response tuning to the listening position.
The TYPE 40 Main is complete on its own, with no separate subwoofer required. It can also serve as the foundation of a larger TYPE 40 System as room and production requirements grow.
Features
• Active three-way reference main monitor in a fully sealed cabinet
• Free-field frequency response: 20 Hz–40 kHz (-3 dB)
• 10¾-inch high-excursion woofer for controlled low-frequency extension down to 20 Hz
• Two 4-inch midrange drivers and a hand-built HEDD Air Motion Transformer in a D’Appolito MTM arrangement
• Maximum SPL: 108 dB at 50 Hz, 1 m; 123 dB (peak)
• Dedicated Class D amplification: 700 W LF, 300 W MF, and 300 W HF
• HEDD Lineariser® with ZERO PHASE, FLAT, and OFF modes
• HEDD CTRL management over Ethernet with 12-band parametric EQ, plus control of level, input, filters, Lineariser modes, standby, presets, and firmware updates
• LF RANGE modes: FULLRANGE, MAX SPL, and XTD
• High- and low-shelving filters, plus a desk filter for installation near work surfaces
• Balanced analog XLR and AES/EBU digital inputs, both with signal-through connections
• Internal processing at 96 kHz; accepted digital sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
• Automatic standby after 30 minutes of inactivity by default; timing adjustable in HEDD CTRL
• Horizontal placement on stands, soffit mounting, or compatible hardware via side M10 mounting points
• Detachable amplifier back panel for custom and soffit installations
• Expandable with one to three TYPE 40 XTD modules per channel