Acme Revival is an independent repair network that operates separately from the manufacturers whose devices we service. Our independence enables a repair model that exists beyond manufacturer-controlled strategies, while preserving the ability to work with manufacturers where appropriate.
Barefoot Sound is an American professional-audio manufacturer specializing in high-end active studio monitors and reference loudspeaker systems for recording, mixing, mastering, broadcast, and immersive-audio environments. Founded by engineer Thomas Barefoot and originating from a garage operation in San Francisco, the company is now centered around its Portland, Oregon production operation. Its product families include the Footprint, MicroMain, MiniMain, MicroStack, MasterStack, and LFE/Subwoofer systems, with proprietary technologies such as Dual-Force opposing woofers, MEME monitor emulation, and SPOC signal conversion. Barefoot monitors are particularly known for combining wide frequency response, high output capability, low-frequency extension, and critical-reference accuracy in integrated active speaker systems used by professional recording engineers, producers, artists, and studios.
Internal amplifier modules fail, causing complete loss of audio, one or more inactive drivers, distortion, or intermittent output. Plate-amp faults are specifically associated with MicroMain45 and other active Barefoot monitor models in repair-service records.
Monitor will not power on, the front LED remains dark, or the unit powers down unexpectedly. Failed power-supply components, electrical surges, incorrect mains-voltage selection, or faults within the amplifier power rails can produce these symptoms.
One or more low-frequency drivers stop producing sound, distort, buzz, or exhibit significantly reduced output. High excursion, prolonged high-level operation, voice-coil damage, or amplifier-channel faults can produce apparent woofer failures.
High-frequency output becomes weak, distorted, intermittent, or disappears completely. Barefoot specifically treats tweeters and other moving speaker components as serviceable components, and repair records identify burned or failed tweeters among monitor faults.
The monitor develops audible buzzing, humming, crackling, rattling, or generally distorted output. Possible causes include amplifier-stage deterioration, driver damage, power-supply problems, loose mechanical components, or faults elsewhere in the internal signal path.
Audio becomes intermittent, disappears, behaves incorrectly between inputs, or exhibits abnormal processing despite functioning drivers and amplifiers. Service diagnostics identify DSP and input-board faults as a distinct failure category across Barefoot active monitors.
The monitor suddenly becomes silent and may display a red status LED because its over-current protection has shut down the amplifier power rails. Persistent protection after reducing the input level and power-cycling can indicate an amplifier, power-supply, or load-related hardware fault.
Monitor becomes excessively hot, shuts down, distorts, or develops intermittent behavior after extended operation. Barefoot's high-power amplifier modules depend on airflow around the rear amplifier plate, making obstructed cooling or heat-stressed electronics important diagnostic considerations.
A specific tweeter, midrange, midbass, woofer, or subwoofer channel produces no output while the remainder of the monitor continues operating. The underlying fault can originate in the individual driver, its amplifier channel, DSP/crossover signal path, wiring, or associated power electronics.
Connect with a technician.
Orders can typically be cancelled 24 hours prior to shipping
Get a real-time offer. Enter the make and model to begin.
Acme offers several ways to pay your service or repair balance.
Securely powered by 
This service is provided by Community Federal Savings Bank (“CFSB”), member FDIC, for which GoCardless Ltd acts as a third-party servicer.
Payable to ACME REVIVAL INC, write Barefoot Sound in memo line, and mail your check to: 191 University Blvd. Suite 340, Denver, CO 80206. Payment are collected every weekday excluding federal holidays.
