Presonus AIR12
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Presonus
AIR12
Product Info
Article Number:
465728
Brand:
Presonus
Model:
AIR12
Category:
Active Full-Range PA Speakers
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AIR12 is a seriously capable active speaker – surprisingly powerful for its size and price. It's a great option for smaller bands, DJs, or anyone needing a portable PA solution that sounds good and is easy to set up. The integrated mixer and useful DSP presets make it a real time-saver too.
Product Description
- Presonus AIR12
- Active Full-Range Speaker
- Special 12" woofer with 2" voice coil and 1.35" high frequency compression driver
- Dispersion angle (H x V
- nominal): 90° x 60°
- Hybrid power amplifier with 1200 W peak power (600 W RMS)
- Power: 450 W (RMS) Class D power amp (LF)
- 150 W (RMS) Class A / B power amp (HF)
- Frequency range (-10 dB): 51 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Maximum level: 123 dB
- Integrated mixer with 2 combo jacks with XLR and 6.35 mm jack inputs
- Multi-angled housing for use as a PA main speaker or floor monitor
- Practical DSP presets: DJ / FoH / Enhance (bass emphasis) / monitor / speech
- EQ: HF and LF at ± 10 dB
- Optimised location presets
- Switchable LED on the front
- Stable plastic housing
- Two 35 mm speaker flanges with 0° / 7.5° tilt angle
- Integrated M10 rigging points
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 609 x 360 x 351 mm
- Weight: 17 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Robust 12in woofer delivers surprisingly deep, clean low-end.
- • DSP presets genuinely useful, especially for live vocals and DJing.
- • Multi-angled cabinet offers excellent floor monitoring versatility.
- • Class D/A hybrid amp provides headroom and clarity at reasonable volume.
CONS
- • Plastic housing feels a little less premium than all-metal competitors.
- • Limited EQ control beyond the preset options restricts detailed tweaking.
- • Relatively heavy for a portable PA speaker – transport requires planning.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
1200 Peak / 450 RMS (LF) / 150 RMS (HF)
Woofer Size
12 in
Frequency Range
51 - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL
123 dB
Connections
2 x XLR/TRS Combo, Speaker Flanges
Weight
35 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AIR12 punches above its weight class; the hybrid amplifier design delivers a clean, balanced sound with decent clarity, though it won't match the refinement of higher-end models.
The presets are fixed, offering a selection of optimized sound profiles – you can adjust the HF and LF EQ slightly, but in-depth customization isn't available.
While it can be used outdoors, the lack of weather protection means you'll need to keep it shielded from rain and moisture – it’s best suited for covered outdoor spaces or short-term use.
