APL-12

Self-Powered Concert
Subwoofer System

Description:
The APL-12 self-powered subwoofer
incorporates internal amplifiers and
intelligent, front-end signal processing into a
robust enclosure designed for concert
touring, AV presentations, and fixed
installations. The dual cone drivers provide
powerful, deep bass with rapid transients for
a crisp, clean, and accurate sonic image.

Advanced Technologies: Engineering Data:

Patented all-digital amplifier operating at 350 kHz provides high Format:
power levels with extremely low distortion. State-of-the-art digital Self-contained dual power amplifiers with
processing circuits render pristine sound quality. Advanced limiter integrated processing electronics
algorithms provide precise system control without harming sound Dispersion:
quality at even the most aggressive levels. Universal AC voltage Omni-directional
compatibility. Frequency Response (1m on axis):
Power Amplifiers and Processor: 32 Hz to 100 Hz ± 3 dB
Dual amplifiers, one per driver, with 2400W total music power Max. SPL (@1m):
134 dB cont./140 dB peak
Driver Complement:
Dimensions:
Dual Apogee 18"(460mm) permanent magnet cone-type drivers are 44.75"(1137mm) W x 30"(762mm) H x
treated with a waterproofing compound, providing resistance to 22.5"(572mm) D
moisture, and enabling long-term stability of cone resonance and
Weight:
cone mass parameters; also treated with Ferrofluid® for greater 214 lb. (97 kg)
power handling capability, lower distortion, and control of short-
term impedance rise Electronics Specifications:
Handles: Input:
Four handles designed as an integral part of the enclosure XLR connectors, active balanced 35k ohms
(no moving parts) Loop-through Output:
Grille: Daisy-chain audio signal, XLR type connector
Powder-coated, diamond-punched steel with acoustic foam covering Amplifier Power:
2400W total music power, dual amplifiers
Trim: RMS Limiter:
Optional protective steel pieces on top and bottom edges; powder- 100 ms long duration protection
coated for durability
Peak Limiter:
Rigging Hardware: 3 to 5 ms fast-acting transient protection
Four 12 gauge steel nutplates, mounted two on each side, recessed Cooling:
so as to be nominally flush; accepts 3/8"-16 thread, nutplates are Passive using external heat sinks
backed with 12 gauge steel internal brackets (10mm nutplate or Voltage:
Aeroquip™ Pan fittings optional) 115V AC or 230V AC selection switch, Neutrik
Powercon™ AC inlet with loop-through; power
Enclosure Type: cable included
Rectangular, optimally-vented bass
Cabinet Construction:
Multi-ply birch with stainless steel fasteners
Warranty:
Three (3) years, limited
 Polar Measurements (6 dB/division, normalized) Frequency Response (10 dB/division)
0° 0°
30° 330° 30° 330°

60° 300° 60° 300°

90° 270° 90° 270°

120° 240° 120° 240°

150° 210° 150° 210°

180° 180°
31.5 Hz 63 Hz
0° 0°
30° 330° 30° 330°

60° 300° 60° 300°

90° 270° 90° 270°

120° 240° 120° 240°

150° 210° 150° 210°

180° 180°
125 Hz 250 Hz

All polar measurements obtained in a free-field environment at 10° increments. Measured in a free-field anechoic environment using a swept one-third octave input.

Line AC Panel Audio Input Panel

1 2 3 4 5 1 1 Signal Presence Indicator

POWER 2 SIGNAL 2 System Protection Indicator

PROT
ON 3 CLIP 6 4 2 5 3 Amplifier Clip Indicator
8 0
PWR -dB VOLUME
10
USE SAME TYPE 4 4
10A 115VAC 115V 12 oo System Power Indicator
5A 230VAC 16 24 36
50/60HZ MUTE
6 CH 2 8 5 Volume Control
POWERCON POWER OUTLET
NEUTRIK NAC3FCA 12A MAXIMUM MUTE
INPUT
7 CH 1 6 Ch 2 Mute Switch

7 Ch 1 Mute Switch
1 Power Switch 9

2 Main AC Protection Fuse LOOPING

OUTPUT
8 Balanced Line Audio Input, XLR

3 AC Input Connector, Neutrik Powercon NAC3FCA 9 Balanced Line Audio Loop-through, XLR

4 AC Line Voltage Selection Switch

5 AC Output Connector, Neutrik Powercon NAC3FCB

Dimensional Drawings

50 Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA

Tel: 800-443-3979• Fax: 800-999-9016 • www.apogee-sound.com

Specifications subject to change without notice. 55-0042-01B ©2001 Bogen Communications, Inc 08/02