Description
ARES 12 is a bi-amplified 3-way touring system created for medium and large-scale concerts, theatre shows and other sound reinforcement scenarios where outstanding audio quality matters.
ARES 12 features dual 12” LF transducers, eight 3” drivers delivering outstanding MF and two 1” HF exit compression drivers coupled to a precision waveguide for smooth top-end performance.
When used with our A-series amplifiers, intuitive AUDIOFOCUS SCiO WebUI control software and dedicated presets enable perfect matching between the ARES 12 system and the audience. Powersoft amplifiers are also supported, with dedicated Armonia presets. ARES 12 is built with pride in Belgium and coated in tough, weather-resistant polyurea to safeguard your investment. The cabinet front is protected by a rigid metal grill, backed by acoustically transparent foam.
Features
- Main PA for audiences of 2,000 – 20,000
- True cylindrical wavefront
- Scalable up to 24 elements
- Bi-amplified
- Audiofocus SCiO WebUI software
Technical specifications
Description | 3-way bi-amplified full-range line array element |
Transducers | LF: 2 x 12’’ • MF: 8 x 3’’ • HF: 2 x 1” exit / voice coil diameter 1.75″ |
Frequency range (-6dB) | 45Hz-19kHz |
Nominal directivity (-6dB) | Horizontal 110°Vertical: depends on the number of elements and array curvature. |
SPL max (1) | 144 dB |
Processing | Dedicated AUDIOFOCUS SCiO and Powersoft Armonia presets |
Rigging | 20 different inter-cabinet angle positions, from 0 to 14° |
Connectors | 2 × 8-point speakON |
Nominal Impedance | LF: 2 x 8 Ohm MF: 8 Ohm HF: 16 Ohm |
Watt AES/peak | LF: 1200/4800 W MF: 160/640 W HF: 80/320 W |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 370 x 1170 x 620 mm 14.56 x 46.06 x 24.40 inches |
Weight | 62kg / 136,68lbs |
Finish | Highly resistant black polyurea coating |
Cabinet | High grade birch plywood |
(1) Peak level measured at 1 m under free field conditions using pink noise with crest factor 5