The combination of a 1.75" compression driver, 12" woofer, and two-channel 2100W amplifier, produces 100° x 60° constant directivity coverage for the listening area with up to 130 dB SPL, distortion-free sound. The sleek cabinet uses a special polypropylene composite material with an M-brace internal reinforcement, making it easy to carry and secure to install on a pole, flown-, wall-, or truss-mounted using the multiple rigging points available.
ART 9-AX is a top-notch solution for any portable audio application
Connect your instruments and microphones to the 48V powered preamps or the line inputs; an internal 6-channel digital mixer with Compressors, EQs, Reverb, and Ducker will help you get the job done. And if you run out of time, use the quick setup modes with step-by-step configuration options.
2100 W: the most powerful wireless Bluetooth® speaker
ART 9-AX is the most powerful speaker on the market, also when connected wireless.
The Class 1 Bluetooth® connection can receive 2-channel audio streaming and provides a stereo or dual mono output for pairing with AX-featured RCF speakers. We tested over 100 meters (328 feet) free-field operability. Enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth® connection when you have architectural constraints, pedestrian areas, or inaccessible signal connections.
The most powerful amplifier in its class. RCF's improvements in transducer design make them stronger and powerful, so the amplifier follows the evolution. With 2100 Watts of power, the 2-channel ART 9 Class-D amplifier is 50% more powerful than previous models, able to manage extremely high sound pressure levels with an ultra-fast attack, realistic transient response, and very low heat loss. ART 9 is very energy-efficient so there is no need for a cooling fan - the amplifier is attached to a solid aluminum heat exchanger in the back of the unit - with no moving parts. Being physically connected with the internal frame, the amplifier is firm and solid within the cabinet. The input circuit features a new low distortion design with an advanced safety limiter, maintaining the true character of the input signal at all levels. All ART 9 amplifiers are designed according to EN62368-1 for maximum safety and present a Switch Mode Power Supply section joining high-efficiency with minimum weight.
A Live Experience in your Pocket
Manage ART 9-AX from your Smartphone or Tablet with LiveRemote App
RCF LiveRemote App makes it easy to adjust ART 9-AX mixer, DSP, FX, routing, and Bluetooth® settings. LiveRemote also allows full control of the internal ART 9-AX engine: recall and save presets, set your desired volume levels, adjust EQ, compressors, and FX, customize and tune your sound system and much more. Available for Android and iOS phones and tablets.
Advanced Features for Professional Users
The internal mixer disentangles all your routing needs and an internal crossover helps you use the speaker with any subwoofer. An internal 5-band parametric EQ lets you manage boomy spaces or modal resonances, while the output delay keeps your sound always in time. Wireless pairing to another ART 9-AX is a handy tool when you have physical constraints and can't run signal cables.
Features
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Built-in 6-channel Digital Mixer
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Advanced User Interface w/ touch panel and remote control
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1.75" Compression Driver and 12" Woofery
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Up to 130 dB Sound Pressure Level
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2100W Class-D Bi-Amplification
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Dual combo preamp with 48V Power and Mini-jack stereo line input
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Bluetooth® stereo audio input, with dual speaker pairing option
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True Resistive Waveguide, FiRPHASE, and Bass Motion Control
Specification
Acoustical specifications
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Frequency Response: 50 Hz ÷ 20000 Hz
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Max SPL @ 1m: 130 dB
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Horizontal coverage angle: 100°
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Vertical coverage angle: 60°
Transducers
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Compression Driver: 1 x 1.0'', 1.75'' v.c
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Woofer: 12'', 2.5'' v.c
Input/Output section
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Input signal: bal/unbal
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Input connectors: Combo XLR/Jack
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Output connectors: XLR
Processor section
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Crossover Frequencies: 1600Hz
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Protections: Thermal, RMS
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Limiter: Soft Limiter
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Controls: Color touch panel, data entry/volume encoder, dedicated App for iOS and Android.
Power section
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Total Power: 2100 W Peak, 1050 W RMS
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High frequencies: 700 W Peak, 350 W RMS
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Low frequencies: 1400 W Peak, 700 W RMS
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Cooling: Convection
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Connections: VDE
Electronic specifications
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz ÷ 20 Hz
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THD+N, 20dB gain, 0dBu out: 0.005% A-Weighted
Processing
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Processing Channels: 6
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Signal Processing: 24 Bit
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A/D-D/A conversion: 32 Bit @ 48.0 kHz
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Dynamic range: 110
Inputs
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Mic: 2
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Remote Controlled Storable Gain: Yes
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Gain Range: 0 dB ÷ 42 dB
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Input Noise Level: -114 dBu A-Weighted
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Mic Inputs Impedance: 6 kohm
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Low Cut: 20 Hz ÷ 400 Hz
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Phantom Power +48V: Yes
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Mono Line: 2
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Gain Selection: 0 dB ÷ 22 dB
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Line Input Impedance: 21 kohm
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A/D Dynamic range: 114 dB
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Stereo Line: 1
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Gain Selection: 0 dB ÷ 10 dB
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Stereo Line Input Impedance (kOhm) : 13 kohm
Outputs
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Main MIX: 1
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Outputs specifications
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Main Out Impedance: 150 ohm
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Main Out Level: 22 dBu
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D/A Dynamic Range: 114 dB
Compressors
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RCF Compressors: Compressors on MIC/LINE CH1 & CH2 Inputs.
EQ
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Input Channels EQ: 2 Shelving 1
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Description:
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3 Band EQ: High and Low band shelving, MID band peak on IN
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5 Band EQ: 4 Full Parametric, 1 High Shelving and HPF 24 dB/Oct on Amplifier and MAIN output,
Internal Effects
Mastering processors
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Main OUT type: MIX OUT, CROSSOVER OUT with RCF SUBWOOFERS presets, STEREO OUTPUT, CH1 LINK OUT.
Standard compliance
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Safety agency: CE compliant
Physical specifications
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Cabinet/Case Material: PP Composite
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Hardware: 1 x M10 top, 1 x M10 each side
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Handles: 1 top, 1 each side
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Pole mount/Cap: Yes
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Grille: Steel
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Color: Black
Size
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Height: 642 mm / 25.28 inches
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Width: 370 mm / 14.57 inches
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Depth: 363 mm / 14.29 inches
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Weight: 19.8 kg / 43.65 lbs
Shipping information
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Package Height: 685 mm / 26.97 inches
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Package Width: 423 mm / 16.65 inches
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Package Depth: 430 mm / 16.93 inches
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Package Weight: 22 kg / 48.5 lbs