Peavey RBN 112



• 12-inch Active Speaker (1 pc)
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Overview

Driven by a highly efficient power amp, RBN™ 112 speaker enclosures combine best-in-class audio quality with Peavey's legendary reliability. Ribbon drivers have been used in studio environments for decades, and Peavey developed a way to apply this high-quality sound technology to live applications resulting in a crystal-clear sound that no traditional compression driver can rival. To match the high-frequency performance of Peavey's ribbon driver, RBN™ 112 enclosures are equipped with dual voice coil neodymium Scorpion® speakers, which feature Peavey's exclusive field replaceable basket technology. Completely user-friendly, the speaker system features internal presets built into the 96K DSP, allowing users to quickly select the speaker's application or orientation via the LCD on the rear of the enclosure.

Description The Peavey® RBN™112 is a powered, bi-amplified, two-way speaker system engineered to provide very high levels of performance in a compact powered loudspeaker. This two-way powered system is comprised of a 1000 W peak switching power amplifier driving a 12” Neodymium magnet based dual voice coil Scorpion® woofer. The RD™2.6 true ribbon tweeter is driven by a 500 W peak switching power amplifier, and is coupled to a low coloration waveguide with a coverage pattern of 110° horizontal by 30° vertical.

The RBN™112 is capable of up to 130 dB peak SPL. The enclosure utilizes tough high-performance plastic in an injection-molded modified-trapezoidal form, with a full-length coated perforated steel grille to offer an attractive yet durable powered speaker system. The cabinet and grille are black.

Two independent mixed input channels each offer a balanced input to the preamp/EQ electronics, and a level control. Each channel has one combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS phone jack. It is switchable between mic-level and line-level sensitivity. Channel 2 has a 3.5 mm media jack added. A line out section has male XLR connectors. The Thru outputs allow linking of additional speaker systems, or feed of the signal to a powered subwoofer, etc.

The power amplifiers providing the bi-amplification are low-distortion switching units providing 1000 W peak available power into the nominal 4 ohm load of the woofer, and a 500 W peak available power into the nominal 8 ohm load of the tweeter. The power supply for both amps is a switch mode type for low weight and high efficiency. Both amplifiers feature our DDT™ compression, which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping. Cooling is via forced air circulation. A full handle on the right side and top rear provides ease of transport, while mounting points for the Peavey VM™ 70 mounting bracket allow maximum utility.

The combination of the Neo magnet woofer with the ribbon tweeter and DSP crossover and EQ provide a clarity and impact far beyond conventional powered enclosures. The switching power amps and switch-mode power supply, along with the neodymium magnet systems on the drivers, provide this high level of technological sophistication at a very light weight while at a very reasonable cost.

Applications

The Peavey® RBN™112 has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke or musical playback. A typical signal source for the line-level inputs of the Peavey RBN™112 would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected directly and used as well.

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