Today’s top guitar amp modelers and profilers; like the Amplifire, Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, Kemper Profiler, Line 6 HD Series and others can recreate the tones of the greatest amplifiers and effects of all time with uncanny precision. In order to get the most out of these for live use, they require highly accurate playback systems, or FRFR – Full Range Flat Response. The Atomic CLR sets the standard for Full Range Flat Response monitors and delivers the most lifelike and realistic tones possible.

CLR stands for Coincident Linear Reference. Here are some reasons why they are the single best solution in their range for amplifying your modeler / profiler:

• The CLR is the only system in its market segment that delivers a true coaxial system that is also coincident – this is a key differentiator. The term “coincident” denotes a multi-way (two-way in this case) loudspeaker that functions as a single, well-behaved source of sound at all frequencies. The crossover transition is undetectable via listening OR measurement and its response at positions within the speaker’s radiation pattern is essentially the same as the response on-axis. This type of behavior is not possible in other 2-way systems.
• The CLR delivers an incredibly precise and flat on axis amplitude response from 70 Hz to 18 kHz (+/- 2.5dB) making it flatter than many highly regarded studio monitors. It also has a more accurate response from 40 Hz – 20 Hz than most systems in its range. Although many brands claim to offer flat response, the CLR delivers a higher level of accuracy, not “hyping” specific frequencies for effect.
• The CLR’s unusual but highly effective midrange horn design creates a well-controlled radiation pattern of 90 degrees vertical by 90 degrees horizontal. This control extends a full two octaves BELOW the crossover frequency. This consistency of pattern is impossible to achieve in designs that use a direct-radiating woofer with a high frequency horn. Because of its broad but well-controlled directivity, the CLR will sound as good in challenging acoustic environments – e.g., a pub with highly reflective surfaces, a cathedral, an armory – as it does in a well-damped showroom. This single property places it head and shoulders above every other competitive alternative.
• The CLR crossover filter topology is designed to preserve the integrity of transient signals. This attribute, in concert with controlled directivity and flat amplitude response, results in vivid clarity and articulation under the widest possible range of acoustic conditions. Other systems – including many coaxial configurations – fail to deliver in this area.While the CLR Series was designed with full range guitar amplification in mind, these products are also ideal for a broad range of other musical instruments and applications, including acoustic guitar, guitar synth, keyboards, backing tracks vocals, or as part of a PA system.

The CLR NEO MK II is incredibly flexible and can be used as an angled wedge, pointing the sound to you; or as a standard backline cabinet pointing to the crowd; or floated on a pole – it’s up to you!

The CLR NEO MK II employs a highly efficient speaker system with a 12-ply marine grade, plywood cabinet, a 12″ speaker, a 1″ high frequency compression driver and a wide dispersion midrange and high frequency horn. The enclosure is finished in heavy-duty, road rugged, textured paint and have sonically transparent metal grills.