Neumann NDH 20 Black Edition Closed-Back Studio Headphones with Binaural Monitoring Plug-In Kit

Ideal for engineers engaged in headphone-based monitoring, this Fotohaus Klinger Kit includes one Neumann NDH 20 Black Edition Headphones with the RIME immersive binaural monitoring plug-in. This kit provides high-quality, professional headphones buoyed by a plug-in that allows for headphone monitoring of stereo, surround, and immersive formats up to 7.1.4.

Designed for tracking, mixing, and critical listening, the Neumann NDH 20 Black Edition Headphones offer a closed-back circumaural fit as well as a delineated sonic image. In addition to the sleek black styling with prominent L and R letters on the earcups, this Black Edition includes a detachable, internally balanced cable that's designed to minimize crosstalk while increasing spatial resolution. The headphones make use of 38mm drivers that employ a high-gauss neodymium magnet to ensure a response devoid of distortion and coloration. They provide a frequency response of 5 Hz to 30 kHz.

Many other closed-back headphones supply nasty resonances in the midrange, which inhibit your ability to make accurately informed mixing decisions. This pair was designed to avoid such pitfalls to give you a sound and soundstage similar to that of Neumann's line of studio loudspeakers.

The NDH 20's adjustable headband is constructed from steel, while the earcups are fashioned out of lightweight aluminum. On the earpads, you get cushioning memory foam that supplies hours of comfort. When you're not using the headphones, simply fold them up and put them in the included soft-cloth bag. The internally balanced cable features a 3.5mm connector and a 1/4" adapter is also supplied.

Designed to enable confident mixing with Neumann headphones in a variety of audio formats, RIME is a virtual monitoring plug-in for DAWs that outputs a 3D binaural signal from any input signal. Supporting stereo, immersive, and surround formats up to 7.1.4, RIME provides a precisely tuned reference space for reliable mixing that translates perfectly to other playback systems.

Unlike other immersive virtual monitoring systems, RIME is not a mere simulation, but a product of meticulous capture by Neumann engineers, and specifically designed for Neumann headphones. By providing a single reference space, you get more consistent results than solutions with numerous alternate monitoring spaces. All signals are converted to a binaural output, including stereo. Surround and immersive formats provide rear and height channel information. You can adjust speaker position, 2-band shelving EQ, interaural time delay, room ambience, gain, and more with the easy-to-use GUI. This plug-in also provides OSC support for compatible head-tracking devices. RIME is available in VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats and supports Mac and Windows computers.

Note: this plug-in is intended for use with Neumann headphones only and is not designed for use with 3rd-party headphone brands.

RIME uses groundbreaking AMBEO algorithms and was created using Neumann technology throughout: KH line monitors and subwoofers were installed in a purpose-built reference room and fine tuned by Neumann acoustics experts using the MA 1 with Multichannel Extension. This state-of-the-art setup was captured using Neumann’s legendary KU 100 binaural head, connected to the MT 48 audio interface with superior preamps and converters.