MiniMain12: Maximum Power, Precision, and Performance.
When it comes to flagship studio monitors, the Barefoot Sound MiniMain12 4-way active monitor defies expectations. Despite its name, there’s nothing “mini” about it. Built for artists, producers, and engineers who demand the very best, the MiniMain12 delivers massive studio sound with unmatched accuracy and power.
All-in-One Monitoring Philosophy
Barefoot Sound developed a revolutionary approach to monitoring: a single speaker that can serve as a nearfield, midfield, or main monitor, and perform flawlessly across tracking, mixing, and mastering. This all-in-one philosophy allows professionals to rely on one consistent monitoring experience from start to finish, regardless of room size or application.
Dual-Force Technology: Feel the Low End, Not the Cabinet
The MiniMain12 features Barefoot’s Dual-Force™ Technology, using opposing subwoofers mounted on the sides of the cabinet. This configuration cancels out mechanical vibrations and resonance, dramatically improving clarity and reducing unwanted coloration—especially in the low end. The result is earth-shaking bass with astonishing precision.
Dual Ring Radiator Tweeter: A Wider Sweet Spot
At the top end, Barefoot’s proprietary Dual Ring Radiator Tweeter solves one of the most common issues in high-frequency reproduction: beaming. As frequencies rise, traditional tweeters start to act like flashlights, narrowing the stereo image. But with dual rings and a carefully designed waveguide, the MiniMain12 offers a wider, smoother sweet spot with remarkably consistent high-frequency performance across the room.
MEME Technology: Four Monitors in One
One of Barefoot’s most beloved innovations is MEME™ (Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation) technology. MEME gives engineers access to four distinct monitor voicings at the twist of a rotary selector:
• Hi-Fi: A consumer-style smiley-face EQ curve
• Flat: Precision accuracy for critical decisions
• Old School: Emulates classic white-coned studio monitors
• Cube: Models the famous small single-driver speakers
This isn’t just simple EQ—it’s a full emulation system. Crossover points, distortion characteristics, and dynamic response are all adapted to faithfully mimic the behavior of each reference speaker type, giving you multiple perspectives for making better mix decisions.
Whether you’re working in a mastering suite or tracking the next big record, the MiniMain12 gives you full-range fidelity, tight punch, crystalline detail, and the kind of accuracy that transforms your entire workflow.
