KRK ROKIT G2 - Manual (Page 6)

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KRK Systems Design Philosophies
KRK Systems is the most dedicated monitor company in the world and we are thrilled you
have joined our ever growing family of loyal customers. The following information helps
explain why we are the most successful monitor company in the world.
Our Focus is Your Mix
At KRK, our focus has always been to make the most accurate studio monitors available at
any price.
We don’t offer PA gear, mixers or motorcycles – just the tools you need to deliver a great
mix. From the legendary Exposé Series, to VXT to the new RoKit Generation 2 series – we
know recording monitors.
We do not add sonic characteristics like some other manufacturers that make their
monitosr appear to provide more SPL or add low frequencies that demo well in the store.
No smoke and mirrors here. Just 100% pure KRK!
When you use a KRK monitor, you can be confident that your mixes will translate well to the
wide variety of playback conditions that can occur in the real world. We want your audio
mixes to sound good everywhere – not just in your studio!
Square is Out – It’s All About the Curves
Our new RoKit has radically curved surfaces for a reason: it sounds better. Traditional
rectangular speakers suffer from diffraction as sounds leaving the edge of the cabinet are
reflected back into the sound field causing phase distortion. The Generation 2 RoKit series
virtually eliminates diffraction and provides a wider sweet spot with radically engineered
curved surfaces.
Waveguide Design – Your Mixes Should Be Three Dimensional Not Flat
When attempting to create a mix that has the proper panning, depth and frequency
response, it is crucial to have excellent imaging with proper phase characteristics.
The waveguide surrounding the tweeter is critical for this purpose.
A good waveguide provides high frequency pattern control and focuses the sound outward,
away from the cabinet – not along the plane of the cabinet where waveform interaction can
cause phase problems with increased diffraction. At KRK we pride ourselves on our
waveguide designs as being one of the most critical components to our award winning
performance, but our good looks don’t hurt either.
Port Design – Don’t Get Bitten From the Rear
Take a look at competitive monitors and you'll find ports on the back of the cabinet. These
rear-firing ports tend to create bass coupling with walls and corners amplifying low
frequency information which will color your mix – talk about junk in the trunk! The
superior design of the KRK Generation 2 RoKits include front-firing ports, which are just the
right shape to reduce port turbulence. You'll appreciate the clean and accurate bass
performance this approach delivers, even at high SPLs.