Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Gen2 3-Way Active Studio Monitor - Pair

The Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Gen2 is a complete reinvention of one of Barefoot Sound's most acclaimed monitors, redesigned from the ground up to deliver even greater precision, power, and transparency. While the original Footprint01 set a high standard for compact professional monitors, the Gen2 surpasses it in every meaningful way, both technically and sonically. This next generation model introduces a fully tri-amplified 3-way architecture, providing dedicated Class D amplification for each driver to ensure optimal performance, headroom, and efficiency across the frequency spectrum.

At the heart of the Footprint01 is a suite of newly developed Barefoot drivers, including a 1-inch dual ring radiator tweeter, a 5-inch aluminum cone midrange driver, and dual 8-inch aluminum cone woofers integrated into the cabinet using the proprietary Dual-Force Technology coupling system. Engineered for extended linear excursion, reduced distortion, and improved transient response, these custom drivers deliver tighter imaging and a more revealing soundstage.

The new DSP platform features SPOC (SPectrally Optimized Conversion), Barefoot's patented technology that introduces analog crossover filtering before digital conversion, preserving high frequency detail and significantly improving signal to noise ratio. This allows the Gen2 to achieve higher resolution, improved clarity, and ultra low latency for an unmatched mixing and monitoring experience.

To support all this technological advancement, the cabinet itself has been acoustically refined with increased internal volume, optimized bracing, and enhanced damping, housed in a sealed enclosure with a sleek industrial finish. Together, these innovations make the Footprint01 Gen2 not just a worthy successor but a truly next level monitor that brings flagship performance to a wider range of studios and creators.

Whether you're mixing in stereo or building a 7.1.4 immersive studio, the Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Gen2 delivers elite performance in a footprint that's right-sized for today's production environments. It's the perfect fusion of next-generation engineering, real-world versatility, and Barefoot's legendary sonic signature.

THE LEADER IN THE FOOTPRINT LINEUP

The Footprint01 Gen2 marks a significant evolution in the Footprint series, a lineup known for delivering uncompromising sound in more accessible formats. The original Footprint01, the largest and most powerful model in the range, set the standard as the flagship of the "affordable Footprint" line. It was followed by the Footprint02, slightly smaller and more cost effective, yet still packed with the same uncompromising sonic DNA. The Footprint03 introduced a more compact, ported design, becoming the most affordable and space friendly monitor in the series. Completing the family is the Footprint03C, initially developed as a dedicated center channel for immersive setups but now widely embraced as a versatile stereo solution. With the launch of the Gen2, the Footprint01 returns as a completely reimagined monitor, delivering next generation precision, power, and performance that reestablishes its place at the top of the Footprint lineup.

TRI-AMPLIFIED 3-WAY ARCHITECTURE

The Footprint01 Gen2 is a fully tri-amplified system, featuring dedicated Class D amplifier modules for each driver:

• 60 W for the 1" dual ring radiator tweeter
• 150 W for the 5" aluminum cone midrange driver
• 500 W for the dual 8" aluminum cone woofers

This architecture ensures maximum headroom, minimal distortion, and perfectly tuned crossover transitions (170 Hz/3600 Hz), delivering seamless clarity from 36 Hz to 40 kHz.

DRIVERS REIMAGINED

The newly designed 1-inch dual-ring radiator tweeter, now featuring a signature aluminum-colored cone, includes a stronger magnet, extended linear excursion, and improved thermal handling. Housed in a precision-machined aluminum enclosure with a rear waveguide chamber, it delivers crisp transient response, accurate imaging, and extended high-frequency detail with exceptionally low distortion.

A powerful 5-inch aluminum cone midrange driver sits at the heart of the Gen2. Upgraded with a larger voice coil, a more robust motor structure, and an extended excursion range, it delivers razor sharp clarity and exceptional phase coherence, making it ideal for critical mix decisions.

Dual 8" aluminum cone Dual-Force woofers anchored in a rugged cast aluminum frame form the backbone of the Gen2's low end response. These are integrated with Barefoot's exclusive Dual-Force Technology coupling system, which not only cancels internal vibrations but also acts as a structural brace, enhancing cabinet rigidity and delivering clean, powerful bass down to 30 hertz.

ADVANCED DSP WITH SPOC TECHNOLOGY

At the core of the Gen2 lies Barefoot's proprietary SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) system. By incorporating analog crossover filtering before digital conversion, SPOC allows the high-frequency signal to enter the DSP unattenuated. This unique approach provides 15 dB better signal-to-noise ratio, higher digital resolution, improved transient response, and reduced latency. Coupled with a new low latency DSP engine, the Gen2 delivers pristine sonic accuracy, tighter bass tuning, and enhanced spatial imaging, essential for immersive audio workflows and precision mixing.

RUGGED, REFINED CABINET DESIGN

The cabinet of the Gen2 is built from medium-density fiberboard (MDF) using stress assembly techniques that enhance structural rigidity and minimize resonance. With a total internal volume of 12.8 liters and full acoustic damping throughout, the enclosure is tuned for optimal dispersion and transient response. A textured gray polyester coating gives the Gen2 a modern, professional finish, while its increased weight adds mechanical stability and performance integrity.

MEME TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL-WORLD TRANSLATION

The Footprint01 Gen2 also features Barefoot's MEME (Multi Emphasis Monitor Emulation) Technology, enabling you to instantly switch between multiple reference speaker types. For example, you can vibe in Hi-Fi mode while composing and then switch to FLAT mode for critical mixing decisions. With MEME you get an analytical and inspirational speaker all in one!

BAREFOOT SOUND FOOTPRINT01 GEN2 FEATURES:

• Complete reinvention of Barefoot's renowned studio monitor delivering even greater precision, power, and transparency
• Fully tri-amplified 3-way architecture with dedicated Class D amplification modules for each driver
• 1-inch dual ring radiator tweeter, 5-inch aluminum cone midrange driver and dual 8-inch aluminum cone woofers integrated with Barefoot's Dual-Force Technology coupling system
• Architecture ensures maximum headroom with minimal distortion
• Perfectly tuned crossover transitions (170 Hz/3600 Hz) for stunning clarity from 36 Hz to 40 kHz
• DSP platform featuring SPOC technology that introduces analog crossover filtering before digital conversion for enhanced resolution and clarity
• Acoustically refined cabinet features increased internal volume, optimized bracing, and enhanced damping
• Absolutely elite monitoring performance whether you're mixing in stereo or 7.1.4 immersive