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Near Field (Near Field Monitors) (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /near-field/

Also spelled or known as: Nearfield, Near-Field, Near Field Monitors

Similar to Near Field: Far Field, Mid Field

What does Near Field mean?

A type of studio monitors designed to be closer to the listener’s ear.

Near Field is a type of studio monitors designed to be closer to the listener’s ear. Most studio monitors are Near Field, rather than far away. Typically 2-5 feet.

Example sentence: “These new ones are near field speakers.”

Read: Types of Studio Monitors: Near Field Vs. Mid Field Vs. Far Field Monitors

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