AXYS^® T-2212 and B-218

The AXYS^® Arena System is a touring system with enormous sound pressure level capability and true high fidelity characteristics. It is remarkably small sized and easy to handle; system set-up can easily be done by two persons within 15 minutes. When a flying system is required, the integrated flying hardware along with the integrated control electronics and power amplifiers guarantee an easy job. The AXYS^® Arena System is the ultimate choice for any large venue, from classical performances to heavy rock&roll concerts.

System Development

Years of extensive research combined with our well known fine workmanship has enabled us to design and build the Arena System without compromises. The AXYS^® R&D team has succeeded in developing a light weight composite material which is capable of tolerating very high air pressure levels without deforming. This innovation, along with the use of the latest 900 series ferrofluid® , allowed us to construct a two inch driver with immense power handling capability which reproduces signals up to 18k Hz without cone breakup effects. Sound pressure levels exceeding 140 dB are easily produced, while maintaining very linear behavior. We applied our proprietary horn designing software and the CNC routing station of our cabinet production facility to create the two inch and twelve inch horns used in the T-2212.The very well defined dispersion patterns allow the mid/high cabinets to be positioned horizontally without phase interference effects.

The cabinet shape corresponds exactly with the opening angle, thus allowing the units to be placed tight together for a true point source. Special attention has been paid to the design of the power amplifiers, the control circuits, and the protection circuits to ensure proper tuning throughout the system’s extremely wide dynamic range. A Multi-band Dynamic Level Control (MDLC) protects against excessive long term power. A Subsonic Spectrum Control (SSC) monitors the input for signals below 30 Hz and adjusts the subsonic filter to keep cone displacement within well defined values. Each driver is driven by its own power amplifier. The amplifiers are protected against high temperature, dc, and excessive mains voltage. Status is indicated by LED's on the front and rear sides.

System Description

A system consists of three T-2212 mid/high cabinets and two B-218 subwoofer cabinets on each side. This results in a system with an opening angle of 96° horizontal x 32° vertical, able to generate a SPL of 138 dB continuous and 143 dB peak. The T-2212 is equipped with two twelve inch horns loaded with drivers of proprietary design and the high-tech two inch driver and specially developed horn described above. A ventilation system prevents heat build-up in the compression chambers of the cone drivers. The B-218 is a vented bandpass cabinet equipped with two eighteen inch drivers in a push-pull configuration which cancels all mechanically induced distortion. This design provides an extremely tight bass response. All electronics are housed in a solid heatsink chassis mounted in the backs of the cabinets. The physical size of the units is identical (146x54x76cm) except for the trapezoidal shape of the T-2212. The system includes a set of flight cases to ensure a lifetime of reliability. Dedicated approved flying hardware is available as an option.

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