Axiom ED120A 12” Powered Loudspeaker

The Axiom ED120A 12” Powered Loudspeaker is a two-way powered point source loudspeaker that provides full frequency response and controlled dispersion from an easily manageable enclosure. It is designed for many kinds of foreground sound reinforcement applications requiring high-quality sound, repeatable performance, and convenience of operation in an easily portable format.

The 12” low-frequency driver is matched to a 1.4” high-frequency compression driver, both components using aluminium voice coils for low weight and good transient response and being driven by individual channels of a powerful Class D amplifier module. The non-symmetrical vented enclosure allows it to adapt to multiple portable and fixed applications, such as front-of-house duties on a speaker stand, or pole mounted on an associated subwoofer or, by using the 35° wedge angle, as a powerful stage monitor.

Sound quality can be compared with top-of-the-range AB-class analog systems, while the DA module features higher dynamic range, very compact size, light weight, and efficiency above 90%. Output power is optimised specifically to the drive units for efficient power transfer, with the low-frequency section producing 900 watts while 300 watts is available for the high frequency compression driver. A key feature is the asymmetrical high-frequency coverage pattern, varying from 100° horizontal in the lower part of the horn for more effective near-field coverage, and narrowing to 60° horizontal at the top of the horn for more focused coverage in the far field.

The HF horn is rotatable through 90° by simply removing four screws and re-aligning the horn, so that in a stage monitor mode the asymmetrical pattern optimises coverage for performers both near to, and further away from, the monitor. The 15mm phenolic birch plywood cabinet is provided with a 35mm pole mount, a recessed handle for easy lifting and handing, and M10 rigging points to allow suspension in fixed installations using optional mounting brackets. System processing is based on the CORE DSP platform using one of the most advanced SHARC DSP for audio application, featuring 40bit, 96kHz floating point resolution and top quality 24bit AD/DA converters.