DAS Audio Altea-712
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DAS Audio
Altea-712
Product Info
Article Number:
520355
Brand:
DAS Audio
Model:
Altea-712
Category:
Passive Full-Range PA Speakers
Price:
$482.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Altea-712 is a workhorse PA speaker, plain and simple. It’s got the power and SPL to handle most mid-sized gigs, from wedding bands to rock 'n' roll cover bands. If you need reliable, loud, and relatively affordable coverage without a ton of fancy digital bells and whistles, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- DAS Audio Altea-712
- Passive 12" Full-Range Loudspeaker
- Power handling: 500 W RMS / 2000 W peak
- 1" compression driver
- Frequency range: 65 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Dispersion pattern (H x V): 90° x 60
- Maximum level: 131 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
- Connections: Speaker Twist
- 35 mm speaker stand flange mount
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 655 x 380 x 350 mm
- Weight: 16.5 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Robust birch plywood cabinet offers excellent resonance control.
- • High 131dB max SPL delivers serious volume for live performance.
- • The 1" compression driver provides clear, crisp high-frequency reproduction.
- • DAS's waveguide design ensures wide, even coverage across the listening area.
CONS
- • Relatively heavy at 16.5kg, making transport a challenge for solo operators.
- • 8 Ohm impedance requires careful amplifier matching to maximize power.
- • Lacks built-in DSP; EQ will need to be handled externally.
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Key Features
Power Handling
500 W RMS / 2000 W peak
Woofer Size
12"
Impedance
8 Ohm
Frequency Range
65 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
Approximately 96dB (estimated based on similar DAS models)
Weight
16.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It punches above its weight class, offering a higher SPL than many competitors while maintaining a decent frequency response. The build quality is a definite step up from budget-friendly alternatives.
The high SPL will help cut through background noise, but consider directional placement and potential need for additional speakers depending on the environment’s size and noise level.
Absolutely; the birch plywood cabinet minimizes unwanted resonance and contributes to a cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction than cheaper alternatives like MDF.
