Wharfedale Pro TYPHON AX12MBT 720-Watt Speaker

<p>In ancient mythology, Typhon was a giant who brought fear to his enemies. From a similar era to the Titans, it is said that the God Typhon had the power to create and control massive wind tornadoes in his battles. &nbsp;Mythology also often refers to him as being invincible.</p> <p>_____</p> <p>Power, control and &ldquo;invincibility&rdquo; are all features which the new Typhon active loudspeakers have been designed around.</p> <div id="tech" class="product_category_other"> <div class="product_category_other_container"> <div class="product_category_other_list"> <div class="item "> <div class="content"> <div class="title">Bluetooth</div> <div class="desc">The Typhon-AX12-BT features aptX Bluetooth input connectivity and stereo linking which makes setup with mobile devices simple and cable free.<br />Simply pair your Bluetooth audio source (such as a smart phone or laptop) with a Typhon-AX12-BT and thats it! High quality aptX streaming makes connection easy.<br /><br />Typhon-AX12-BT however also features a STEREO LINK mode. This allows two Typhon-AX12-BT's to communicate with each other to create a stereo pair.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="item item2"> <div class="content"> <div class="title">DSP</div> <div class="desc">New internal DSP algorithms generate a sound stage which surpasses the dimensions of the cabinet.<br /><br /><strong>FLAT :&nbsp;</strong>The Flat mode is &lsquo;the truth&rsquo;. This mode is ideal for when connecting guitar effects processors directly to a Typhon-AX12. Full Range, Flat Response. Simply YOUR sound.<br /><strong>MONITOR ;&nbsp;</strong>This mode rolls of low frequencies which are not needed when Typhon-AX12 is on the floor. High frequencies are also attenuated to reduce risk of feedback.<br /><strong>BASS ;&nbsp;</strong>By pushing the bass frequencies, this mode is ideal when Typhon-AX12 is being used at lower volumes. It delivers a more powerful sound without having to turn the volume up.<br /><strong>PUNCH ;&nbsp;</strong>A &lsquo;crisp&rsquo; and &lsquo;tight&rsquo; DSP mode which gives the impression of power and tightness. Use this when you really need to cut through.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="item "> <div class="content"> <div class="title">Amplifiers</div> <div class="desc">The two separate Class D power amps (600w continuous for the LF and 120w continuous for the HF) deliver huge output power while keeping the overall weight to minimum.<br /><br />Bi-amplification means that each amplifier is perfectly matched to the driver it is connected to. This leads to more defined sound quality with crisper highs and more impressive lows.<br />The efficiency of the amplifier stages means that Typhon uses convection cooling and has no need for an internal fan. This results in a more reliable product with quieter operation.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="item item2"> <div class="content"> <div class="title">Transducers</div> <div class="desc">Custom Wharfedale Pro transducers have been selected for Typhon.<br /><br />The custom compression driver features a large 1.75&rdquo; voice coil. This is coupled to a 100&deg; x 80&deg; waveguide for smooth HF dispersion.<br /><br />The custom Wharfedale Pro 12&rdquo; LF transducer has a newly designed ferrite core, uses flat coil windings to aid cooling, and features a moisture rejecting cone material which allows Typhon to be used in damp or humid conditions.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="item "> <div class="content"> <div class="title">Hardware</div> <div class="desc">A completely new polypropylene cabinet design with a full frontal steel grille houses the most advanced active loudspeaker ever created by Wharfedale Pro.<br /><br />This injection moulded cabinet is carefully engineered to feature 5 carry handles making transportation easy and well balanced.<br />For on stage or for fixed installation, the carefully designed hardware of Typhon makes setup and positioning easy and effective.<br />Need to wall mount or fly? With 9 x M8 rigging points and a 35mm pole socket compatible with the WPB-2 bracket, Typhon fits almost anywhere.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="item item2"> <div class="content"> <div class="title">The perfect monitor angle</div> <div class="desc">Often active loudspeakers are used as floor monitors. However, at the design stage, is can lead to a cabinet design compromises. To overcome this 'compromise' Typhon is supplied with a special wedge angle adaptor.<br />This 'wedge' gives you the perfect angle for using onstage as a floor monitor, but has not compromised the fundamental shape and design of the Typhon cabinet.</div> </div> <div class="photo">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="item "> <div class="content"> <div class="title">Rear panel technologies</div> <div class="desc">The rear panel hosts all the controls and connections needed<br />XLR inputs, balanced jack inputs and even a balanced XLR Link output.<br />Sturdy switches control the powerful internal DSP and front HF driver LED.</div> </div> <div class="photo">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="product_category_other product_category_other2"> <div class="product_category_other_container"> <div class="product_category_other2_content"> <p id="spec"><strong>SPECIFICATIONS</strong></p> <table class="table_spec" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Model Name</td> <td><strong>Typhon-AX12-BT</strong></td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>System type</td> <td>Active 12" 2-way with Bluetooth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Frequency Response (+/-3dB)</td> <td>55Hz-20kHz</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Frequency Range (-10 dB)</td> <td>50Hz-20kHz</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Maximum SPL @ 1m</td> <td>129dB</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Sensitivity @ 1W / 1m</td> <td>98dB</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Low Frequency Transducer</strong></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Size (mm / inches)</td> <td>305mm / 12"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Voice Coil Size (mm / inches)</td> <td>65mm / 2.5&rdquo;</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Rated Impedance</td> <td>4&Omega;</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>High Frequency Transducer</strong></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>HF Driver Type</td> <td>Compression Driver</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Coil Size (mm / inches)</td> <td>44mm/1.75"</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Exit Size (mm / inches)</td> <td>25mm/1"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Diaphragm Material</td> <td>Titanium</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Rated Impedance</td> <td>8&Omega;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nominal Coverage (H x V)</td> <td>Hybrid Symmetry Horn<br />100&deg; x 80&deg;</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><strong>Amplifiers</strong></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amplifier design</td> <td>2 x Class D</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Power rating</td> <td>1440W Peak (1200W LF +<br />240W HF), 720W Continuous<br />(600W LF + 120W HF)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>DSP Controls</td> <td>FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td><strong>Inputs</strong></td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Input - A</td> <td>balanced</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Input sensitivity</td> <td>775mV (0dBu)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Input connectors A/B</td> <td>2*XLR, 2*6.3mm jack</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Input impedance</td> <td>20K&Omega;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Line output</td> <td>Balanced XLR</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Loop gain</td> <td>0dB</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>AC Power</strong></td> <td>220~240VAC/100~120VAC 50/60Hz</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Rigging</td> <td>9 x M8 threaded inserts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>35mm pole socket with lock screw</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>5 x carry handles</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Enclosure</td> <td>Injection moulded polypropylene</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grille material &amp; finish</td> <td>Full front - steel</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Dimensions - Unpacked (mm / inches):</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Height</td> <td>558mm / 22.0"</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Width front</td> <td>344mm / 13.6"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Width rear</td> <td>245mm / 9.6"</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Depth</td> <td>340mm / 13.4"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dimensions - Packed (mm / inches):</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Height</td> <td>645mm / 25.4"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Width front</td> <td>425mm / 16.7"</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Width rear</td> <td>425mm / 16.7"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Depth</td> <td>419mm / 16.5"</td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td>Net Weight (kg / lbs)</td> <td>16.2kg / 35.64lbs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gross Weight (kg / lbs)</td> <td>19.2kg / 42.24lbs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>