IK Unveils iLoud MTM MKII

[Peter_IK]

Adding a host of improvements while maintaining its compact size and price



IK Multimedia proudly welcomes iLoud MTM MKII into the iLoud studio-quality monitor family. While maintaining the original’s iconic MTM design, the MKII further surpasses the limits of its compact size to offer enhanced sound and features that dramatically elevate performance.

Available as a pair, 11-speaker immersive bundle or individually, the MTM MKII represents a significant step forward in output and flexibility to improve sonic performance in even more environments. The MKII offers improved speaker drivers, off-axis response, power efficiency and SPL, higher onboard processing power, double the DSP and the latest award-winning ARC room correction built-in. X-MONITOR is now integrated into the workflow, giving MTM MKII users expanded options to monitor and mix confidently.

Ultra-nearfield for Critical Mixing

MTM MKII houses a pair of 3.5″ high-performance woofers and one 1″ high-definition, back-chamber loaded tweeter with improved drivers. These deliver superior volume and low end while providing increased clarity and mid-range articulation. The Midrange-Tweeter-Midrange design (D’Appolito configuration) gives ultra-precise, defined, point-source sound that traditional 2-way systems can’t achieve at close distances. The result is more balanced mixes with less ear fatigue.

Deeper, More Powerful Bass

MTM MKII delivers even more of the legendary “iLoud physics-defying sound,” offering an improved 36 Hz bass extension (-10 dB) and higher SPL levels. The increased bass and volume allow MTM MKII to replace far larger speakers, enabling reference-quality monitoring in even more situations.

Work Faster with More Accuracy

Thanks to the MTM MKII’s tight vertical dispersion, the acoustic impacts of desktop placement and room reflections are minimized to ensure accuracy on every project. The wide horizontal dispersion provides a broader sweet spot than the previous generation and a smoother in-room response. Improved power efficiency and an extended max SPL also offer flexibility for FOH, immersive speaker setups or other volume-dependent tasks.

Next-generation ARC Room Correction

The MTM MKII adds a new way to get the best sound in any room with a deeper, more comprehensive ARC auto-calibration. Using technology from the flagship iLoud Precision series, this 4-space measurement offers an unmatched level of definition and reliable translation in virtually any environment. Connecting the provided ARC MEMS microphone (included free with any iLoud MTM MKII pair or immersive bundle) to each speaker’s mic input, users will be ready to go in minutes with the perfect sound for the room – in any room.

The World’s Best Monitors in One

Featuring IK’s award-winning X-MONITOR integration, the iLoud MTM MKII now offers complete control over every speaker element beyond its rear panel controls. For example, X-MONITOR gives the MTM MKII precise delay compensation between units for superior stereo imaging. Users can also A/B mixes by switching virtual monitoring voices, which emulate the frequency and phase response of over 20 top studio monitors and reference systems with breathtaking realism.

For the Technical Crowd

Inside a sleek design, the MTM MKII packs innovative technology to offer its user the best sonic experience possible from a compact monitor.

• Lighter and stiffer mid-woofers go down to 36 Hz with improved midrange clarity and articulation for more accurate mixing.
• Extended ultra-flat frequency response now at 48 Hz to 28 kHz ± 2dB compared to 50 Hz to 24 kHz ± 2 dB of the original iLoud MTM.
• Double the onboard processing power at 96 kHz (up from 48 kHz), delivering better transparency and resolution.
• Improved horizontal dispersion results in a broader sweet spot and smoother in-room response while controlling vertical dispersion.
• More efficient power management raises a single unit's maximum SPL to 112.5 dB compared to its predecessor's 110.5 dB.
• The latest ARC correction algorithms from iLoud Precision produce unmatched definition and translation reliability for a monitor this size and price.

There's never been a compact monitoring system as powerful – and versatile – as iLoud MTM MKII.

Pricing and Availability

iLoud MTM MKII monitors can be ordered now from the IK Multimedia online store, and IK authorized dealers worldwide at the following prices:

• iLoud MTM MKII (Single) – $/€399.99* - ARC MEMS microphone not included.
• iLoud MTM MKII (Pair) – $/€799.99 – Includes ARC MEMS microphone.
• iLoud MTM MKII (11-Speaker Immersive Bundle) – $/€3,999.99 – Includes ARC MEMS microphone.

*All pricing excluding taxes.

For more information about the iLoud MTM MKII series or to see the studio monitors in action, please visit www.ikmultimedia.com/iloudmtm/.

[ickymedia]

I just got the iLoud MTM mk2 monitors. My room is actually pretty flat as-is. But I have a low frequency resonance at 45hz, and a dip around 90hz.

Using mk2's onboard calibration, I got a good curve and the speakers sound good in the room. the ARC software seems to have no issue correcting the 90hz dip, but can't do anything about the 45hz boost.

my instructor suggested I get a subwoofer to deal with the 90hz dip, and then get ARC Studio, and do the 4-point calibration, and route my audio to ARC Studio then into subwoofers for the crossover and then to my iLoud MTM mk2.

If i DON"T get a subwoofer, is there any reason for me to use ARC Studio? Because I'd be using the same ARC software for calibration, and the correction is stored locally on the speakers themselves (which is the same purpose as the ARC Studio)? It seems ARC Studio would just be duplicating what my speakers and ARC software are already doing.

I already purchased the ARC Studio but I have not opened the box, because I began thinking about this issue. If I don't use a subwoofer, there's no reason to use ARC Studio, because I'll get the exact same correction using the ARC software and the iLoud MTM mk2's.

I'm hoping for some advice. I'd like to return the ARC Studio if I don't need it (ie, If I don't get a subwoofer because that would make my low end bump worse and it is not correctable with the ARC software.) I assume there's a time-limit on how long I can wait before I can't return the ARC Studio.

thanks very much

[alicent23]

Given the increased focus on immersive audio and surround sound setups, how does the iLoud MTM MKII's 11-speaker immersive bundle contribute to creating a more immersive listening experience?