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Compact and lightweight, AIR15 active loudspeakers provide a rich, extended low-end and natural high-frequency extension in an enclosure that will easily fit in the backseat of a small car. Backed by 1,200W (dynamic) of Class D/Class AB power and enhanced with easy-to-use digital tuning functions, the AIR15 gives you all the power and tools you need for both mobile and installed sound.

 

Each type of power amplifier has advantages and disadvantages. By employing different amplifier types for each driver, AIR15 loudspeakers use the respective strengths of Class D and Class A/B amplifiers to provide optimal response throughout the speaker’s frequency range. A 500W (continuous), Class D amplifier powers the 15-inch low-frequency driver, providing efficient, clean power for gut-shaking low end when you need it. A 200W (continuous), Class A/B amplifier powers the 1.35-inch high-frequency driver, delivering a natural sounding, “AIR-y” high end. The combination can deliver up to 124 dB SPL of sweet, clear sound between 47 Hz and 20 kHz.

Learn more about the amplifiers in AIR loudspeakers.

 

The AIR15 loudspeaker is equipped with an easy-to-use signal processor that makes it simple to customize your loudspeakers with the push of a button. Presets customize the AIR15’s response for use as front-of-house mains; as monitor wedges; for music playback (e.g., for DJs); for enhanced low end and a warmer sound; and for improved speech intelligibility. Treble and bass controls let you boost or cut by 10 dB to compensate for room anomalies. Location presets let you optimize performance for stand and bracket mounting as well as flown installations.

 

The AIR15’s molded plastic cabinet can be mounted in several ways, providing tremendous versatility. The multi-angle enclosure sports nonskid rubber feet on the bottom for upright front-of-house use and nonskid rubber feet on one side for stage monitor applications. Rig the speaker using M10 fly points or ground-stack it for portable applications. Mount it on a tripod or atop an AIR-series subwoofer using an optional sub pole. The integrated dual-position pole mount lets you aim the speaker level or at a 7.5˚ downward tilt. And the AIR15 is easy to transport, thanks to its top-mounted handle.

 

If you place a loudspeaker against a hard surface such as a wall or floor, the low frequencies emitted from the rear of the enclosure propagate back into the room. This effect, called “half-space loading,” can increase the output of bass frequencies by as much as 6 dB, and it is an unavoidable issue with floor monitors. Most PA speakers in this class simply roll off excess low frequencies with a highpass filter—a half-baked compensation for half-space loading. In contrast, AIR-series full-range loudspeakers offer a Monitor preset that uses DSP to retune the speaker to both compensate for bass buildup and maintain a tight mid-bass response, while suppressing problematic frequencies to reduce feedback.

 

AIR-series full-range loudspeakers offer a choice of inputs so you can use them with a variety of sources. You get two combo XLR mic/TRS line inputs, each with a Class A microphone preamplifier and independent gain control. A stereo 1/8” connection admits signals from smartphones, tablets, and other consumer audio devices. These signals can be combined with the AIR15’s internal mixer, and a balanced XLR Mix output lets you send pass the signals to other AIR-series loudspeakers.

 

Main Components

  • Hybrid “best of both worlds” 1,200W (dynamic) power amp configuration:
    • Low-frequency driver: 900W, Class D amplifier
    • High-frequency driver: 300W, Class A/B amplifier
    • Maximum SPL 124 dB peak
  • 1.35-inch, high-frequency compression driver
  • 15-inch woofer with a 2.5-inch voice coil
  • 45 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
  • 124 dB SPL (max)
  • 90° x 60° (horizontal x vertical) dispersion pattern
  • Onboard mixer with two combo XLR and ¼” inputs and one summed balanced output

Controls

  • Easy-to-use DSP performance presets:
    • DJ—music playback
    • FOH—normal front-of-house o Enhance – enhanced low end for a warmer sound
    • Monitor – optimized for floor wedge placement
    • Speech—applications where speech intelligibility is critical
  • EQ
    • HF response ±10 dB
    • LF response ±10 dB
  • Additional presets and controls:
    • Stand—for mounting on a pole or tripod
    • Bracket – for wall-mount applications
    • Suspend – for suspended applications

Convenience Features

  • Multi-angle enclosure for mains or monitor-wedge applications
  • Comfortable ergonomic handle
  • 35 mm pole socket with 7.5˚ downward tilt
  • M10 rigging points for suspended installation
  • Defeatable front-panel LED
  • Rugged plastic enclosure
  • Tour-grade, 1.2 mm steel grille

 

Acoustic Performance

 
ConfigurationActive 2-way
Frequency Range (-3 dB)47 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)40 Hz to 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency1.6 kHz
Maximum Output124 dB SPL
Nominal Dispersion (HxV)90˚x 60˚

Transducer

 
LF Driver15” (2.5” voice coil)
HF Driver1.35” compression

Amplifier

 
Amplifier TypeClass D (LF), Class AB (HF)
Total System Power1,200W dynamic
LF Power900W
HF Power300W

Connections and Controls

 
Inputs2 x XLR/TRS mic/line combo; 1 x 1/8” TRS stereo
Outputs1 x XLR Mix Out

DSP

 
DSP FeaturesLCD screen with EQ and multiple presets

Enclosure

 
CabinetH-PP molded
Grille1.2 mm steel
Handles1 top, 1 side
Flypoints2 top, 1 back
Pole MountingDual position (0˚, 7.5˚)*
Dimensions (H x W x D)27.9″ x 16.9″ x 15.8″ (708 mm x 430 mm x 402 mm)
Weight46.3 lbs (21 kg)

Power

 
Power Input115V / 230V ~50/60 switchable
Maximum Current3.5A (230V-50 Hz), 7A (120V)

*AIR Speaker mounts are compatible with M20-threaded screw poles with a diameter of 33 mm and a length of 31.5″

PreSonus AIR15 - 2-Way Active Sound

SKU: DJ-S&S-103096
€599.00Price
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