For audio professionals and content creators, the pursuit of sonic accuracy is a never-ending journey. Every nuance in a mix, every subtle detail, can make the difference between a good track and a truly exceptional one. That's why we at Koala Audio are thrilled to announce the arrival of the new IK Multimedia iLoud Precision MKII studio monitors, a game-changer designed to bring unparalleled truthfulness to your audio.
Building on the acclaimed legacy of their predecessors, the iLoud Precision MKII series represents a significant leap forward in monitoring technology. These monitors aren't just about hearing your mix; they're about understanding it with a level of clarity and confidence that will transform your workflow.
Next-Level Precision and Seamless Integration
Imagine a monitoring system that reveals every single detail, allowing you to address issues before they even become problems. That's the promise of the iLoud Precision MKII. These monitors deliver the unfiltered truth of your mix, empowering you to work more efficiently, stay in your creative flow, and finish with the absolute confidence that your sound will translate perfectly across any system, anywhere. Whether you're producing music, mixing for demanding clients, or creating content for global audiences, the Precision MKII provides the ultimate reference.
Key MKII Enhancements That Redefine Monitoring
IK Multimedia has meticulously refined the iLoud Precision series, introducing several crucial enhancements that elevate its performance and versatility:
New ARC X Acoustic Correction:
This is a major upgrade! ARC X dramatically enhances the Precision's auto-calibration, transforming it into a full acoustic correction system. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to a perfectly tuned listening environment.
ARC X Customization:
Coupled with innovative new speaker customization options and virtual monitor profiles, ARC X and iLoud Precision MKII deliver the most advanced and versatile mixing experience to date. Tailor your sound to your exact preferences or emulate iconic speaker systems.
New Advanced Tweeter Design:
Featuring ultra-lightweight construction with graphene reinforcement, the new tweeters enhance rigidity, improve transparency, and minimize distortion, ensuring you hear every high-frequency detail with pristine clarity.
Improved Enclosure:
A re-engineered enclosure optimizes sonic clarity, delivering precise transient response and an improved soundstage presentation—critical for those working in immersive audio setups.
New Mounting Options:
For professional integration, new built-in fixing mounts and dedicated metal brackets (available separately) make it easier than ever to mount your speakers and precisely set angles for optimal positioning in any studio environment, including Dolby Atmos rooms.
Reference-Grade Clarity and Unrivaled Translation
The Precision MKII is engineered for best-in-class transparency. Its linear phase and time-coherent design ensure exceptional imaging accuracy, allowing you to meticulously position every element of your mix. With an impressively flat response of ±1 dB from 45 Hz to 30 kHz and an extension down to 37 Hz at -4 dB, you'll experience full-spectrum clarity and precise low-end reproduction that you can truly trust.
The result? Unprecedented clarity across the entire frequency range, enabling you to create more efficiently, make informed decisions, and be completely confident that your mix will translate effectively across any playback system.
The Power of the New ARC X System
t the heart of the Precision MKII's advanced capabilities is its seamless integration with the revolutionary ARC X system, IK's new Advanced Response Correction technology. ARC X brings intelligent 3D acoustic correction directly into your workflow.
Building upon the success of IK's award-winning ARC 4, ARC X automatically analyzes your listening area at three distinct heights, creating a detailed 3D snapshot of your space. This sophisticated analysis effectively identifies acoustic issues without over-processing the sound, resulting in a remarkably natural correction that feels less like a plug-in and more like mixing in a perfectly treated room.
Within moments, ARC X generates and applies a precise correction for a flat frequency response, eradicating room-induced problems that can muddy your mixing decisions. The best part? The correction profile is then loaded directly onto your iLoud monitor, storing the profile for standalone use, even without the software running.
But ARC X goes beyond simple correction. It enhances any setup with customizable system tuning and advanced speaker emulation. You can tailor your monitoring system to match your personal preferences or emulate over 20 iconic speaker systems, from high-end studio monitors to common consumer playback devices. Whether you're in a professional studio, a treated home environment, or a portable setup, ARC X ensures all your monitors perform at their full potential.
A Free Update and a Future-Proof Investment
For existing users, there's fantastic news! The ARC X software replaces both X-Monitor and ARC 4 software and is included with the Precision MKII. Registered owners of the original iLoud Precision studio monitors can download ARC X for free through the IK Product Manager, along with the necessary firmware update.
Furthermore, ARC X is fully compatible and free for all registered owners of iLoud Micro Monitor Pro, iLoud MTM MKII, ARC Studio, and ARC 4 software. This means more users can mix more effectively anywhere, whether on their iLouds or through the plug-in on another set of monitors.
The Precision Series MKII also features completely redesigned firmware, enabling faster feature updates within the ARC ecosystem. This commitment to continuous improvement in setup, correction, and control ensures your system remains at the forefront of audio innovation. With seamless ARC X integration, you'll benefit from automated room correction and advanced calibration, guaranteeing your studio monitor remains cutting-edge for years to come.
Professional Integration and Control
The iLoud Precision MKII is built for professional environments. Beyond the new built-in fixing mounts and optional mounting brackets for immersive setups, the iLoud Precision Wired Remote Control (available separately) offers enhanced control. This compact device allows you to switch between up to four ARC X profiles, assign functions like Mute or Dim, and directly manage the room correction process from your listening position.
With unmatched transparency, precision, accuracy, and advanced calibration tools, the iLoud Precision MKII redefines what's possible in modern monitoring. It empowers you to create more efficiently, finish with confidence, and truly trust your audio like never before.The iLoud Precision MKII studio monitors are available now! All Precision models include ARC X control software and plug-in, and Precision pairs also come with an ARC Measurement microphone (a combined value of $/€199.99).
iLoud Precision 5 MKII: €699.99/$799.99* ea. - 5" Woofer + 1.5" Tweeter, 135W RMS
iLoud Precision 6 MKII: €799.99/$899.99* ea. - 6.5" Woofer + 1.5" Tweeter, 150W RMS
iLoud Precision MTM MKII: €899.99/$999.99* ea. - 2 x 5" Woofers + 1.5" Tweeter, 175W RMS
Optional Accessories:
iLoud Precision Isolation Pods: - 4-pack (suitable for one monitor)
iLoud Precision MKII Mounting Brackets:
iLoud Precision Remote Control:
ARC X Software: - Advanced room correction plug-in and measurement microphone.
For more information about the iLoud Precision MKII series or to see these incredible studio monitors in action, visit the IK Multimedia website, or better yet, come into Koala Audio and experience them for yourself!
