Samson Auro D412A 2-Way Powered PA Speaker (400 Watts, 1x12")

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Build your portable PA with these affordable 12" powered speakers. They're lightweight with ergonomic handles, and angled corners for floor monitor setups.

Auro D412 Fuses Power and Portability with the Samson Sound. Designed to encompass the key elements of power, portability and exceptional sound, Auro D412 is a lightweight, two-way active speaker enclosure that combines superior components and meticulous engineering.

Features

- Compact, lightweight 2-way active speaker system
- D412: 12-inch extended range low frequency driver
- 1.34-inch (34mm) compression driver with 1-inch exit
- 400 watts of output power
- XLR mic input
- 1/4-inch line input
- Volume control
- 2-band equalizer (Bass and Treble Controls)
- Line output allows daisy chaining of additional speakers
- Built-in Optimax compressor/limiter with two-stage speaker protection
- 1-3/8-inch pole mount receptacle
- Two oversized ergonomic carry handles
- Dual-angle floor monitor positioning options
- Solid polypropylene construction

Delivering 400 watts of power, Auro D412 features a 12-inch extended low frequency driver and accompanying 1.34-inch compression driver. Immersive, articulate bass and sweet, lucid highs create well-balanced and expressive audio suitable for any situation when pro-quality sound is a must. Plus, the exclusive Optimax processing ensures the Auro D412 will operate at high volume levels without sacrificing low end. Its convenient 1/4-inch line input and XLR mic input, along with volume control and two-band equalizer, combine professional capabilities with total ease of use. The speaker also features a 1-3/8-inch pole mount receptacle and read more dual-angle floor monitor positioning options for flexible setup.

One feature you'll love about the Auro D412 is its conveniently lightweight, yet resilient design. The unit provides two oversized ergonomic carry handles, making transportation a breeze, while the solid polypropylene construction ensures roadworthy durability. Auro D412 is ideal for sound professionals and performers seeking to bridge the gap between portable and fixed installation applications.

Auro D412 provides versatile speaker solutions that easily integrate into PA setups for a variety of applications, including musical and other general live sound reinforcement.

Pump it Up

Auro D412 was designed to provide clear, full-range live sound reinforcement in a variety of applications. Whether you're a karaoke diva, singer/songwriter, DJ, or full band gigging in a medium-sized performance space, Auro D412 guarantees you an immensely powerful, sonically pure and highly mobile sound. In addition, the speaker enclosure's floor monitor positioning angles lends the Auro D412 perfectly to near-field and far-field monitoring applications.

Podium Power

Take command of the boardroom podium with the Auro D412. When integrated into a PA system, the speaker provides the perfect solution for a business professional leading any sort of presentation. No matter the application (presentations, company meetings, corporate events, etc.), the unit will allow you to convey your ideas to your audience clearly.

Interactive Education

In addition to all students, teachers and professors utilizing the Auro D412 in some of the same circumstances as business professionals (presentations, audio playback), the system possesses some functions unique to music education. The unit is ideal for directing large instrumental ensembles. Auro D412 will help conductors keep even their percussionists on task. Soloists and small ensembles can practice along with recorded accompaniment broadcast over an Auro D412-based PA system. Also, the pro-quality sound produced by the Auro D412 makes the analysis and appreciation of recorded music far more interactive and educational.

Auro Loves to Move

Beyond producing impeccable sound reinforcement, Auro D412's elements of portability make it ideal for countless recreational uses. For a traveling instructor, Auro D412 is perfect for leading large exercise/yoga classes in fitness clubs. Outdoor functions pose no problem whatsoever for the Auro D412. Block parties, sporting events, and matters of crowd control now have a more practical, and still extremely portable, alternative to the megaphone. Auro D412 is also sure to excite the tailgating crowd, now able to demonstrate their team spirit at a level never before possible, or simply provide musical entertainment for a classic tailgate party.

So, get the two-way active speaker that fuses power and portability: Auro D412.
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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (11 ratings)
Submitted April 2, 2011 by a customer from persona.ca

"Ok on their own but superlative with a good powered sub"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The only thing out performing it is the Mackie SMR 450 or JBL EON if used without a sub woofer. However and this is a big however, when using the internal crossover on a sub where the frequency is cut off from 120HZ on down and all of a sudden the bottom is being taken into account by a decent subwoofer the hold on to your undies LOL, it performs comparably to the Mackie SMR 450 and that is saying a lot. The price is unreal, the performance at the price point is unreal, the warrantee is 3 years. The sound quality is there. I've used them for just music and in a band situation and they shine period. Capable of very high sound levels and very feedback resistant. As good as anything as part of a crossed over front of house system a little weak in the bottom end on their own but adequate, therefore a solid 9.

Sound
Crisp, clear, clean but lacking just a tad on bottom end at very loud levels.... repeapt very loud levels!!! Does what the Mackie SMR 450 does but not as much bottom end at high volume, tone is very close.... more on this later.

Features
Not as feature laden as some such as built in cross over for sub woofer or built in mid sweep but has what you need, nothing is perfect but deserves a solid 8, what is there works very well

Ease of Use
Manual? what for? as easy as it gets

Quality
It's well built, solid feeling and nothing about suggests it's value read more priced

Value
They could sell it for 50-60% more and still get it, powered for the price of passive.

Manufacturer Support
3 year warantee, I've never dealt with them but I know someone who has and he was happy. Samson products tend to be very reliable.

The Wow Factor
Dollar for dollar without comparison, very high SPL and very clean and crisp and project really well.

Musical Background:
Pro musician and Part time sound man.

Musical Style:
Classic rock and Blues
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