Barefoot Sound Unveils 2nd-Generation Footprint01 and Footprint02 Monitors

Portland, OR, USA – October 13, 2025 – Barefoot Sound proudly announces the release of the Footprint®01 Gen2 and Footprint®02 Gen2 studio monitors, representing a complete reinvention of the company’s acclaimed Footprint series. Maintaining the same form factors, the Gen2 models have been redesigned from the ground up to deliver unprecedented precision, dynamic range, and transparency for professional engineers and creators worldwide.

While the original Footprint®01 and Footprint®02 set the benchmark for compact professional monitoring, the new Gen2 versions elevate performance across every dimension: technically, sonically, and creatively. Both models feature fully tri-amplified 3-way designs and powerful new drivers for uncompromising clarity throughout the frequency spectrum.

TECHNOLOGY THAT RAISES THE STANDARD

The Footprint® Gen2 series integrates Barefoot’s proprietary SPOC™, Dual Force™, and MEME™ technologies to deliver pristine accuracy, tight low-end response, and flexible monitoring options.

Patented SPOC™ (SPectrally Optimized Conversion) leverages the speaker crossover filtering to significantly increase AD/DA conversion resolution for unmatched clarity unlike any converters on the planet.

Dual Force™ employs active opposing woofers that cancel cabinet vibrations before they develop and delivers deep, solid, high-resolution bass.

MEME™ (Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation) provides four iconic and instantly selectable voicings: Flat, Hi Fi, Cube, and Old School. Engineers can reference mixes across multiple real world playback situations. Creators can have one monitor that is both analytical (Flat) and inspirational (Hi Fi).

FOOTPRINT®01 GEN2

The 8-inch Footprint®01 Gen2 is a complete reimagining of Barefoot’s acclaimed compact monitor, now delivering 710 watts of tri-amplified power. This powerhouse provides greater precision, increased headroom, and enhanced transparency, making it ideal for demanding mix and mastering environments.

Tri-amplified 3-way system
710 watts per monitor
Frequency Response: 36 Hz–40 kHz
8″ Dual-Force™ aluminum cone woofers
5″ aluminum cone midrange driver
1″ dual-ring radiator tweeter
Dimensions: 14.25″ H × 10.20″ W × 13.60″ D

FOOTPRINT®02 GEN2

The 6.5-inch Footprint®02 Gen2 brings flagship Barefoot performance to a smaller footprint. Featuring 410 watts of tri-amplified power, re-engineered drivers, and advanced DSP technology, it’s the perfect choice for smaller studios that demand the same uncompromising accuracy as larger monitoring systems.

Tri-amplified 3-way system
410 watts per monitor
Frequency Response: 38 Hz–40 kHz
6.5″ Dual-Force™ aluminum cone woofers
5″ aluminum cone midrange driver
1″ dual-ring radiator tweeter
Dimensions: 13.54″ H × 9.13″ W × 12.45″ D

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