Recently brought a pair of "dB Technologies Flexsys F212 2x12" Full Range Active Speaker"
and must admit, altho I tested them in the shop, they were far better in a live enviroment
Used them twice so far, once just as my disco PA - loads of faverable comments as well as loads on cards handed out on the quality of sound
and last weekend in Wales everyone cometed how clear crisp and a loverly sound, from comeiens, accustic artists and the people who turned up to be entertained
Lotta money I suppose but you wont wanna change them for a long while
The F212 is an active two-way system with considerable reach. A very efficient and powerful mid-/high-range unit, it was designed to be combined with active subwoofers to construct high-performance PA systems.
Loaded with two 12“ woofers, this assertive cabinet throws sounds across considerable distances, performing exceedingly well in the low midrange. Its excellent directivity comes courtesy of ADC (Acoustical Directivity Control) technology that also allows F212 enclosures to be clustered to achieve wider coverage.
The cabinet is driven by two bi-amped digipro® Class-D digital power amps with switched-mode power supplies offering PFC to ensure peak performance even under less-thanperfect live conditions. A custom-engineered, array-enabled 60° x 40° CD horn, coupled to a next-generation 1“ RCF neodymium compression driver, delivers assertive, high-definition response throughout the upper frequency range.
Sited on top, the high-frequency horn is at a height perfect for stacked arrays, so ground stacks do not have to be placed on platforms or other raised structures. Thanks to the integrated tilt unit, aligning F212 towards the audience is very easy.
With this combination of muscular digital power amps and neodymium magnets, the F212 is a powerful cabinet whose ability to produce exceedingly high SPL belies its surprisingly light weight.
Acoustical data
Frequency Response [-10dB] 50 - 20.000 Hz
Frequency Response [+/- 3dB] 65 - 19.000 Hz
Max SPL 132 dB
HF 1 "
Type HF RCF neodymium compression driver
Titanium voice coil
Voice Coil HF 1.75 "
Directivity 60 x 40 °
Horn CD Horn
Rotatable Horn Yes
LF 2x 12 "
Voice Coil LF 2.5 "
Amplifier
Amp Technology digipro
Amp Class Class D
HF Amp 250 W
LF Amp 500 W
Cooling Convection
Input Section
Signal Input 1x XLR
Signal Output 1x XLR
Power Socket Powercon In
Powercon Out
Voltage Range 240 V
Mechanics
Housing Multiplex
Housing Design Trapezoidal
Color Black
Surface Texture Textured acrylic lacquer
Handles 1x on top
2x side
1x bottom
Pole Mount 36mm
Tilt Unit Integrated, stepless
Front Grille Metall, 1.5mm with acoustical foam
Rigging Points 12x M10
Width 360 mm (14.4 in)
Height 930 mm (37.2 in)
Depth 500 mm (20 in)
Weight 31.5 kg (69.45 lbs)
Hello Christopher. I'm not familiar with the JBLs but many rate them highly.
Could I ask you to pop across to the Newbies section and introduce yourself, it's quite painless, and we like to know a bit about who we're typing to. Thanks.