| Transducers | LF: 2 x 12’’ • MF: 8 x 3’’ • HF: 2 x 1” exit / voice coil diameter 1.75″ |
| Dispersion | Horizontal 110° |
| SPL peak / 1m (measured) | 144 dB |
| Weight | 63,5kg / 140lbs |
Description
ARES 12a is a self-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 12a 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.
An advanced AUDIOFOCUS SCiO Class D amplifier module with integral DSP allows ARES 12a to be quickly deployed in any configuration.
ARES 12a 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
- Self-amplified
- Nominal frequency range 45Hz – 19kHz
- Audiofocus SCiO WebUI software
Technical specifications
| Description | 3-way active self-powered 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 presets |
| Rigging | 20 different inter-cabinet angle positions, from 0 to 14° |
| Audio Connectors | IN: 1×3-point XLR LINK: 1×3-point XLR |
| Network connectors | 1 x etherCON for control |
| Power Connectors | IN: 1×3-point powerCON TRUE1TOP LINK: 1×3-point powerCON TRUE1TOP |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 370 x 1170 x 620 mm 14.56 x 46.06 x 24.40 inches |
| Weight | 63kg / 140lbs |
| Finish | Highly resistant polyurea coating
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| Cabinet | High grade birch plywood |
(1) Peak level measured at 1 m under free field conditions using pink noise with crest factor 5
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Gll files for Easeand Easefocus
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Quick Start guideSCiO Web Connection
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A-Series Output Chart ARES 12
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Technical SheetARES 12a
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A4M SCiOManual User
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Firmware V1.3.5S
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SCiO
Connect & Control your amplifiers
AUDIOFOCUS SCiO amplifiers can be securely monitored and controlled anytime, anywhere over the network.
Our intuitive Web UI network manager is web-based, eliminating the need for software downloads, and allows multiple amplifiers to be managed from your preferred device.
The network manager offers the comprehensive processing options you would expect from a high-end system controller.
For more detailed information please visit the AUDIOFOCUS SCiO page.
SCiO WEB CONNECTION QUICK START GUIDE
Note – this Quick Start Guide is for use with products manufactured from July 2022
