Carl Tatz Design has announced the release of new Mk II versions of its Master Reference Monitors, with the PFM HD-1000 monitor equipped with an updated passive crossover and internal cabinet refinements and the PFM UHD-1000 bi-amp model also getting new internal cabinet architecture.
The upgrades are designed to render a subtly more open sounding vocal range and tighter low-mid frequency performance. “We’re always trying to refine all that we do and since we now have a new PhantomFocus MixRoom lab, we have been able to test some ideas that I’ve wanted to try and the results are the new Mk II iterations,” states Carl Tatz.
The PFM HD-1000 Mk II is available now as an upgrade to the Mk I monitors and has recently been commissioned at Crystal Gayle’s Audio 51 Music studio located in Nashville. “I’m particularly impressed with the tighter low-end and more open vocal sound compared to the previous version, which was already amazing,” says Audio 51 music engineer Chris Gatzimos. Engineer/producer Ryan McFadden’s The Nest, a PhantomFocus MixRoom in Nashville, has also upgraded his PFM HD-1000s to the Mk II specifications. A PFM UHD-1000 Mk II upgrade is also available and is less involved since no crossover replacement is necessary. In both cases, an onsite re-tuning is required.
Upcoming HD-1000 Mk II installations include two rooms at The Panhandle House in Denton, TX and a new 5.1 PhantomFocus MixRoom at Cool Brick Studio in Carbondale, CO.
