Samson Auro X12D active speaker

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Samson Auro X12D active speaker
Product no: 9000-0009-3516 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Samson Auro X12D is a compact, portable active 2-way speaker with an exceptional sound. This powerful 12-inch class-D speaker has been constructed with high-grade components and it contains a DSP processor, which prevents the speaker from overloading and controls a linear phase filter and multiband compressor, so that you can enjoy a overwhelming and unique audio experience.

Auro X12D: class-D

Despite its light weight, the Samson Auro X12D has a continuous power of no less than 500 watts RMS, thanks to its highly efficient class-D amplifier. Heavy cooling elements are not required, so the entire unit remains easily portable. The Auro X12D is bi-amped, meaning that the woofer and tweeter are separately driven, ensuring a balanced, full, smooth and dynamic sound.

Handy casing

The housing of the Samson Auro X12D is made of moulded polypropylene. This lightweight synthetic material is scratchproof and can take a knock. A 35mm mount is fitted for mounting on a speaker stand. If you tilt the Auro X12D, it can be used as a floor monitor. At the rear you will find two XLR/jack combo connectors with separate volume controls, a master volume knob and switches for EQ Contour and a High Pass Filter (HPF). You can daisy chain the speakers via the XLR Link output.

Specifications

Product features

Bluetooth no
Mid driver/woofer diameter 12 inches
Tweeter diameter 1.35 inches
Sustainable product not specified
Suitable as monitor yes
Weight per speaker 13 kg
Built-in equaliser yes
Maximum SPL 120 dB - 129 dB
Maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 50 - 59 Hz
RMS power in watts 500 - 749 W
Analogue audio input type balanced line in (TRS jack), balanced line in (XLR), microphone input (XLR)
Analogue audio output type thru (XLR), balanced mix out (XLR)
Passive speaker output no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 15,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 61,0 x 43,0 x 34,0 cm

Product specifications

  • active 2-way speaker
  • compact design
  • light of weight
  • woofer: 12 inches
  • tweeter: 1.34 inches (34 mm)
  • class D amplifier
  • power RMS: 500 W (400 W LF, 100 W HF)
  • power peak: 1,000 W (800 W LF, 200 W HF)
  • DSP technology for high-definition audio and extensive protection
  • master volume with peak indicator
  • EQ Contour and HPF switch
  • inputs: 2x XLR/Jack Combo with separate volume controls
  • Link output: XLR Link
  • robust metal grille
  • massive synthetic (polypropylene) housing
  • 35mm pole mount
  • large ergonomic handles
  • can also be used as floor monitor

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Samson Auro X12D active speaker
Wrote the following about Samson Auro X12D active speaker
De X12D is, gezien de prijs, een redelijke luidspreker. Lekker compact, en de behuizing voelt degelijk aan. Handig is ook de line output. Zelf maak ik nooit een set up zonder mengpaneel, maar als je deze box stand alone wil gebruiken kan ik mij voorstellen dat de mic input handig is.

Er zit een zgn. digitale soundprocessor in, maar stel je hier niet teveel van voor. De deep en boost settings doen wat mij betreft een beetje teveel hun best, waardoor het geluid onnatuurlijk gaat klinken. Beter is de versterker op flat te laten staan, en te EQ-en op je mengpaneel. Dan valt er best goed geluid uit te halen.

Een punt van kritiek betreft wel de laagweergave. Ondanks de 12" driver komt er geen mooi laag uit deze kast. Ik denk dat dat te maken heeft met de krappe behuizing, waardoor de driver onvoldoende volume heeft om tot zijn recht te komen.
Voor mij had de kast gewoon vierkant mogen zijn om dit te bereiken. Kennelijk heeft Samson hier geprobeerd de kast zo universeel mogelijk te maken, namelijk ook als wedge monitor, maar ten koste van het laag.
In combinatie met een kleine sub draaien ze lekker. Dan te bedenken dat mijn sub ook maar 12" is, en daar komt aanzienlijk meer laag uit.....

Beoordeling: 5 sterren voor de prijs, 3 voor het geluid > gemiddelde 4.

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