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Yamaha introduces DXR Series Active Loudspeakers and DXS Series Active Subwoofers
DXR Series Active Loudspeakers
Following the acclaimed DSR Series, Yamaha has now introduced the new DXR Series active loudspeakers comprising four full-range models — the DXR8, DXR10, DXR12 and DXR15. Yamaha’s passion for innovation served as the impetus for an intensive collaboration with world class loudspeaker manufacturer, NEXO, who, adding their insight and expertise as an industry leader in touringgrade integrated sound reinforcement has resulted in the development of Yamaha’s DSR and now the DXR and DXS Series loudspeakers. By incorporating touring-grade technology into these speakers, Yamaha has succeeded in creating very powerful and dependable high-performance active loudspeakers that are hard to match. The DXR Series delivers classleading sound pressure levels with superb highdefinition sound—yet in a more Class-D Amplifier compact and extremely versatile design. High-efficiency 1100W Class-D amplifiers combined with Yamaha’s mastery of DSP utilisation, an intelligent onboard mixer with flexible IN/ OUT connectivity, and a very functional enclosure design makes the DXR Series perfectly suited for front-of-house, floormonitoring, simple amplification, rigged applications and more.
Combining the series with the newly designed, high-power DXS active subwoofers, that are available in two models – the DXS12 and DXS15 - further elevates the system’s performance. Whether for portable use by bands, small combos, solo musicians and DJ’s, or for installation in churches, schools or commercial environments, these remarkable speakers are ideal for an impressive range of applications that require high SPL delivered with stunning clarity and an unsurpassed level of reliability. Yamaha working closely with Nexo’s engineers at their state-of-the-art facility greatly contributed to the astonishing SPL and unmatched reliability of these new loudspeakers,” says Toshiaki Kamiya, Engineering Manager, Speakers & Amplifiers Group, Yamaha Pro Audio Division. Yamaha’s cutting-edge digital technologies ensure these speakers reliably produce high SPLs with superb clarity and reliability. All full-range models feature Yamaha’s proprietary FIR-X tuning™ utilising linear phase FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters for the crossover. The innovative tuning achieves accurate and smooth response, providing much better clarity and imaging than what is possible with typical crossovers. All full-range models also feature D-CONTOUR dynamic multi-band processing for clear, powerful and consistent sound throughout all output levels. With the DXR Series, D-CONTOUR provides more detailed tuning of the sound with two settings- FOH/ MAIN or MONITOR mode– optimally set to match