Ex Machina Terra

2026-04-09T12:10:05+02:00

Anbieter: Ex Machina Soundworks
Art: Active Monitors
Preis: 3163.00

The Ex Machina Terra is a professional three-way active studio monitor engineered for uncompromising translation in critical mixing and mastering environments. Fusing advanced coaxial architecture with a cutting-edge PuriFi low-frequency driver, the Terra delivers brutal honesty in both amplitude and phase. Rather than relying on generic room-correction EQ algorithms, the internal ADSP-21569 SHARC+ processor focuses purely on native speaker linearization, extracting the maximum acoustic potential from the physical components without introducing unnatural artifacts.

Point-Source Coherence and Zero-Phase Crossovers

Traditional multi-way monitors frequently suffer from transient smearing and lobing issues around the crossover regions. The Terra solves this by pairing an 18cm coaxial mid/tweeter driver with zero-phase LR4 digital crossovers precisely positioned at 200 Hz and 2 kHz. The result is a mathematically perfect point source boasting a continuous ±15° phase coherence and a remarkably consistent 90° x 90° conical dispersion. This architecture allows audio engineers to pinpoint elements within the soundstage with surgical accuracy and ensures the listening sweet spot remains massive and stable.

Acoustically Inert Aluminum Monocoque

Cabinet resonance is the primary culprit behind muddy low-end translation. Exiting the MDF standard, the Ex Machina Terra employs a monocoque enclosure crafted from extruded aluminum. This brutally rigid chassis is acoustically dead, ensuring that every ounce of energy generated by the 18cm PuriFi woofer translates into pure acoustic pressure rather than sympathetic cabinet vibrations. Driven by ultra-clean Hypex NcoreX amplification, the low-end remains tight, articulate, and punchy, exhibiting a ruthlessly flat response down to 40 Hz.

KEY FEATURES

True three-way point-source architecture featuring an 18cm coaxial midrange/tweeter.

Premium 18cm PuriFi woofer delivering incredibly low distortion and deep extension.

Integrated Hypex NcoreX amplification provides massive headroom and transient speed.

Dedicated ADSP-21569 SHARC+ DSP focuses on precise individual driver linearization.

Acoustically inert, seamlessly extruded aluminum monocoque cabinet.

Over-the-air (OTA) Wi-Fi firmware and calibration updates to continuously refine DSP models.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Active 3-way reference studio monitor.

Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 30 kHz (±1.5 dB), F6 cutoff at 30 Hz.

Phase Coherence: ±15° across the entire passband.

Dispersion: 90° x 90° conical coverage pattern.

Crossover Frequencies: 200 Hz and 2 kHz (Zero-phase digital LR4).

Drivers: 18cm PuriFi woofer, 18cm coaxial mid/high transducer.

Cabinet Material: Monocoque extruded aluminum.