DAS Audio Action-M512A
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DAS Audio
Action-M512A
Product Info
Article Number:
520409
Brand:
DAS Audio
Model:
Action-M512A
Category:
Active Stage Monitors
Price:
$907.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Action-M512A is a seriously capable stage monitor. It’s got plenty of power and a surprisingly clean sound, making it ideal for smaller to mid-sized bands and working musicians who need reliable, portable stage monitoring without breaking the bank. The DSP is a nice touch for quick adjustments.
Product Description
- DAS Audio Action-M512A
- Active 12" Stage Monitor
- Class-D bi-amp power amplifier
- Power: 500 W RMS / 1000 W peak
- 1" Compression driver
- Frequency range: 50 - 20000 Hz
- Dispersion pattern (H x V): 80° x 50
- Maximum level: 130 dB
- Inputs: 2x XLR/jack combo
- 1x 3.5 mm mini jack
- Output: 1x XLR
- Integrated 24 bit DSP with various voicing presets
- delay and high-pass filter
- 35 mm Speaker flange
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 335 x 650 x 450 mm
- Weight: 19.5 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • The bi-amp Class-D design delivers impressive power and headroom for its size.
- • Integrated DSP offers flexible voicing options, simplifying monitor mixing on the fly.
- • Robust 12” woofer provides a surprisingly full and punchy low-end response.
- • The 1” compression driver offers clear highs without excessive harshness or fatigue.
CONS
- • At nearly 20kg, it's a hefty monitor, limiting portability for solo acts.
- • 80° x 50° dispersion might be restrictive for wider stage setups requiring more coverage.
- • While versatile, the DSP presets may not suit all mixing engineer preferences.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
500 RMS / 1000 Peak
Woofer Size
12"
Frequency Range
50 - 20000 Hz
Max SPL
130 dB
Connections
2x XLR/jack combo, 1x 3.5 mm mini jack, 1x XLR output
Weight
19.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a strong power-to-size ratio and a more comprehensive DSP feature set than some competitors at a similar price point, but lacks the extreme pattern control of some higher-end models.
It's primarily designed for auxiliary input – think a click track or backing vocals – and isn't ideal for direct instrument connections like guitars or keyboards.
While not featherlight, the design keeps the center of gravity relatively low, but it's realistically a two-person job for frequent transport, especially on uneven terrain.
