Samson Auro D415A Powered PA Speaker (400 Watts, 1x15")

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Samson Auro D415A Powered PA Speaker (400 Watts, 1x15"), Main
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Amp up this portable, powered Samson 2-way speaker. It features a 2-band equalizer, volume control and 400 watts of output power for clear, compelling sound.

Designed to encompass the key elements of power, portability and exceptional sound, the Samson Auro D415 is a lightweight, two-way active speaker enclosure that combines superior components and meticulous engineering.

Features

- Compact, lightweight 2-way active speaker system
- D415: 15-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 output power, Auro D415 features a 15-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 D415 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 dual-angle floor monitor positioning options… read more for flexible setup.

One feature you'll love about the Auro D415 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 D415 is ideal for sound professionals and performers seeking to bridge the gap between portable and fixed installation applications.

Auro D415 provides versatile speaker solutions that easily integrate into PA setups for a variety of applications, including musical and other general live sound reinforcement.

Power Performer

Auro D415 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 D415 guarantees you an immensely powerful, sonically pure and highly mobile sound. In addition, the speaker enclosure's floor monitor positioning angles lends the Auro D415 perfectly to near-field and far-field monitoring applications.

Best the Boardroom

Take command of the boardroom podium with the Auro D415. 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.

Listen and Learn

In addition to all students, teachers and professors utilizing the Auro D415 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 D415 will help conductors keep even their percussionists on task. Soloists and small ensembles can practice along with recorded accompaniment broadcast over an Auro D415-based PA system. Also, the pro-quality sound produced by the Auro D415 makes the analysis and appreciation of recorded music far more interactive and educational.

Get Physical

Beyond producing impeccable sound reinforcement, Auro D415's elements of portability make it ideal for countless recreational uses. For a traveling instructor, Auro D415 is perfect for leading large exercise/yoga classes in fitness clubs. Outdoor functions pose no problem whatsoever for the Auro D415. Block parties, sporting events, and matters of crowd control now have a more practical, and still extremely portable, alternative to the megaphone. Auro D415 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 D415. read less

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted October 15, 2012 by Dapper Dan Gleason in Hartstown, PA

"Samson D415A Speakers"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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After owning a pair of these units for about 5/6 weeks, I have found them to be excellent speakers. The powerful biamps, the 15" speakers, the horn drivers, all combine to make for an extremely strong PA system. I run these with a pair of old Altec 816 speakers being used as subs and an electronic crossover with a subwoofer output. I run the 816's from the separate subwoofer section and run the 415's from the high-side output of one of the crossovers. Setting the 415's at about 75 Hz and the subs at 150 Hz, I get a very LOUD but very smooth system sound. All of the folks in our following are remarking about how nice and full our little group is sounding. I mike everything, 4 powerful vocals with lots of harmony, 7 drum mikes and 3 instrument lines, including my bass guitar. With or without the subs, the sound from the 415's is great. The only minus is the rear knobs and power switch. They stick out beyond the rear of the cabinet and I just know that they will get broken one of these days. I intend to 'box in' the entire control section with a removable cover to protect same. Other than that, they ROCK!

Sound
Setting the volume, treble and bass knobs at noon, I get a very smooth, flat vocal sound and the instrument sounds are icing on the cake, plenty of loudness and a rich and lush sound.

Features
The plate amp is designed well. It seems to complement the 15" speaker and the horn driver very well. The… read more down side is as I mentioned, the exposure of the knobs and power switch on the rear of the units. Also, at 49 pounds, these things are a handful to get up in the air. I will be purchasing a set of crank stands just to make this job easier for a 61 year old man like me!

Ease of Use
I bought a Behringer FBQ6200 from you guys about 3 years ago. This was after I had bought another Behringer 'auto-feedback' controller that failed miserably. You may remember it: I paid $120.00 for the auto unit, I forget the model, I had it set up at a gig with 10 of the 12 'capture channels' running when out of the blue, our 'sound' man decided the FOH channel on his powered board for our vocals wasn't loud enough. When he turned up the forward channel, the monitors and the mains both went into 'whirlygig mode', the captured feedback points let go and the entire system went into a multiple sound feedback that I can only describe as like being inside a jet engine in afterburner! It took out a 15" in the FOH system, burned up the channel in the powered board, and made everybody in the bar beg for mercy. The auto unit was only 30 days old and I called you guys up and whined about it. I was given credit for my purchase toward a more costly and manual EQ. I paid $160.00 for the 6200 and have been happily using is ever since. Of course, I have to manually 'tune' my system which is a noisy affair. But after it's done, the system works like gangbusters! And with the addition of the 415's, I have now reset the FOH EQ curve to much flatter and nominal settings.

Quality
I dumped one of the 415's just this past weekend. As I mentioned, 49 pounds is a handful and it managed to come off the top of the pole while I was attempting to lift it up. It fell backwards onto our drummers tom rack, thankfully, with no damage to the speaker or the rack.

Value
At the price I was quoted, it was the deal of the century!! But yes, even at a list of $350.00 each, you threw in a tripod stand and made it very worthy to consider buying. Nobody else on the web was selling the package like zZounds!

Manufacturer Support
No, I have not. But I have read many reviews of yours and other websites. They all rave about Samson products and this is my first purchase from them. So far, so good.

The Wow Factor
The rounded black plastic cabinet 'melts' into the background, especially when lifted above our heads. I want the crowd to see the centerpiece of our band: my wife and her identical twin sister, not the PA or us hairy-legged boys!

Musical Background:
46 years off and on. Bass guitar, a little drums and 6-string guitar

Musical Style:
Country, Rock, MOR Lounges, read less
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