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A Mini Monitoring Marvel for Accurate Mixes

The AVANTONE MixCubes mini reference monitors give you the ability to hear what your mixes will sound like on bass-challenged real-world systems such as computers, televisions, car stereos, and iPod docking stations. These full-range, active MixCubes are 6-1/2" tall, and each contains a 5-1/4" speaker that provides excellent sound reproduction for great reference mixing. The cabinets are shielded, so you can place them next to computer monitors. For making high-quality, accurate mixes that sound great on any system, use the MixCubes to complete your monitor setup!

Active design

These MixCubes are active, meaning they have their own 60-watt amplifier built in, so they don't draw power from your computer.

Realistic sound

Mini reference monitors, like the MixCubes give you an idea of what your mix will sound like in real-world listening situations — like stock TV and computer speakers, and basic car stereos, and earbuds. If you want to create a professional-sounding mix that will translate everywhere, you've got to give it the real-world test. These MixCubes are an excellent (and stylish) set of B speakers designed to tell you the truth about where your vocals and bass truly sit in the mix.

AVANTONE MixCubes Active Mini Reference Monitors Features:

  • System Type: Active (Self-powered) shielded full-range stereo pair
  • Mosfet amplifier in each MixCube
  • Locking power input cable
  • 5.25" shielded full-range 8 ohm drivers
  • 6 1/2" Cube cabinet with multiple coats of "Retro-Cream" high gloss lacquer finish
  • Precision-milled, high-rigidity MDF cabinet sides and baffle for low resonance
  • Radiused corners and edges reduce edge diffraction for better imaging
  • Custom paper cone uses New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for light weight and rigidity
  • High-Rigidity die cast Aluminum frame with polished mounting bezel
  • Anodized milled Aluminum Terminal Plate
  • 1/4" soft neoprene pad is recessed into the cabinet base to serve as a non-skid acoustic isolator
  • Standard size (5/8"- 27 threading) female microphone stand mount built into the cabinet base
  • Frequency Response: 90Hz-17kHz (Accessible Musical Range)
  • Impedance: Nominal 8 ohms
  • Max SPL: 104dB 1 meter @ 1%THD (PINK NOISE)
  • Amplifier: Class A/B
  • Amp Power: 60 watts RMS@ .005% THD (1KHz)
  • Inputs: XLR and TRS (combo jack) +4 balanced and -10 unbalanced
  • Cabinet dimensions: 165 x 165 x 165 mm (6.5" x 6.5" x 6.5")
  • Cabinet weight: 7Lbs 2oz (per speaker)
  • 5 Year Limited Warranty to original purchaser

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Single Amp
  • Quantity: Pair
  • LF Driver Size: 5.25"
  • LF Driver Type: Cone
  • Total Power: 60W
  • Frequency Range: 90Hz-17kHz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 104 dB
  • Input Types: 1 x XLR/TRS Combo
  • Enclosure Type: Sealed
  • Enclosure Material: 18mm medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
  • Height: 6.5"
  • Width: 6.5"
  • Depth: 6.5"
  • Weight: 7.13 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AB

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Rated 5/5

Excellent

The sound is about as flat as it can get. Full spectrum response that is very even. After a good break in period they start to liven up. As other reviewers have said, if your mix doesnt sound good through these, its not going to sound good anywhere. I pair mine with a Heritage Audio Baby R.A.M. to switch between these and Avantone CLA 10's. I would only use these on actual audio work. I have some KRK Rokit 8's that are great to listen to music through but not the greatest mixing monitors since they color the sound a lot. These do not. For the price its really a no brainer for any person working on recording audio. To add to their amazing performance, they also look fantastic with their polished lacquer finish.
Music background: 20+ yrs Performing Rock/Metal guitar, Recording, Gear Nerd
Rated 5/5

Avantone mixcube

These are excellent speakers great for referencing a recording to hear what a recording
will sound like on smaller audio sets with smaller speakers, I run them in tandem with
my Mackie CR5BT speakers for fuller sound, using A/B switch between speaker sets for
individual operation. I like the choice of three colors/passive & active sets, and
single speaker. Over all for the price they fit anybody`s budget.
Music background: guitarist/keyboard/producer
Rated 5/5

Love these!

I picked a pair of the Active Mix Cubes to reference with. However, a lot of my mixes are balanced mainly on these now. They are perfect a very low volumes and yes they do reveal the mix. After getting accustomed to the way these sound, it was easy to mix on them. Perfect for anyone that wants to perfect their mixes and guarantee good translation across all playback systems.
Rated 5/5

Such A Great Prespective On A Mix!

I love these little monitors. My main monitors are Neumann KH120A's which I am really liking. I get the mix as good as I can on those and hit the Alt speakers button on my Dangerous D-Box and to listen on my MixCubes and bam, any frequency that needs to be tended to jumps right out at me. I make some adjustments and jump back over to the KH120A's and the mixs sits even better. So glad I bought these!
Music background: 25 years musician / producer
Rated 5/5

"Something new and Something old" Avantones!

I have been mixing and sound designing for film and documentaries for 39 years now. In the early 1980's ( or even earlier) I was introduced to the Auratones which our studios in San Francisco used to call "AwfulTones". They were what they were...a really "Good" (and as we all know...) bad reference speaker to check our mixes on to hear how they would relate in the real world such as TV, Radio commercials playing in your car etc...
When I asked my SweetWater Rep Tim Holsinger about the Avantones as apposed to the Auratones as usual, he gave me very expert advise that helped me decide which speakers I would purchase...
I chose the Avantones...Wow! They are really well thought out. The power cable is 6' long and the braided AC cable that connects to the back of the Active Avatones is 6.5' long. It also has a recessed mount for a mic stand plus a non-skid acoustic pad on the base.
These speakers look bloody marvelous either side of my board.
The sound is exactly what I expected and I am very happy with my decision.

Thank you SweetWater and Tim

Mark Escott,
PHOENIX SOUND DESIGN
Music background: PHOENIX SOUND DESIGN, Post Production Recording Studios, Film and Documentary
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