Genzler BA2-112-3STR, Bass Array SERIES 2 1x12 Cabinet

Description

GENZLER AMPLIFICATION is proud to announce the NEW SERIES 2 update to their original BA12-3 design — the new BA2-112-3STR (straight version).  Identical to the original straight cabinet design, this model now features all new Italian-designed Neodymium premium loudspeakers.  Overall tonal characteristics include defined, focused lows, smooth mid-range response, seamlessly transitioning to extended top-end clarity.

DESIGN BACKGROUND —

The Bass Array concept has been widely accepted as a unique approach to bass instrument loudspeaker design.  Although the same size as many premium 12” and tweeter cabinets, this speaker system is so much more complex and rewarding to the performer.

This innovative design blends the benefits of a 12” vented bass reflex design with the performance and pattern control of a 4 x 3” neodymium driver line array element.  The benefits of combining both design platforms in an extremely compact cabinet are exponential for the player:

• Full, deep, low frequency response from the high efficiency 12” ported woofer — doing what it does best.  Excellent support of the low B fundamental of 5 string instruments.

• A selective crossover point overcomes the “beaming” (pattern narrowing) effects of a full range signal being reproduced by larger low frequency drivers.

• Lowers midrange and high frequency distortion by allowing the use of small, high performance cone transducers that would otherwise be unsuitable without the increased acoustic sensitivity obtained by the array design.

• This design provides a much more open, smoother midrange and high frequency response because of the ideal natural characteristics of the mid-high frequency array when compared to a conventional tweeter that cannot reproduce the crucial midrange frequencies without pattern control or un-natural distortion.

• And now, the NEW SERIES 2 update offers even more advancements with increased power handling, broader frequency response, more detail, mid-clarity, definition, and extended top-end, all in an even lighter-weight cabinet.

What this means in the context of performance is the most focused, defined, musically smooth and seamless response possible throughout the cabinets entire broad-range bandwidth.   Additionally the placement of the Line Array in front of the 12” woofer further provides a type of “single point source” projection—think of it as concentric speakers, one inside of the other, in the same linear plane.  Also due to line array principals the all-important mid and high frequencies have a much wider horizontal dispersion with a more controlled vertical pattern.  This offers the most even projection possible around the perimeter of the stage and audience.

The BA2-112-3STR cabinet features include:

• Neodymium 12” Woofer w/4 x 3” Neodymium Line Array Drivers
• Ported Cabinet Design
• Cabinet Built w/Lite-ply & Baltic Birch Plywood
• Top Mounted Flush Handle
• Dual Speakon® and ¼” Combination Input Jacks
• Weight:  31 LBS
• Dimensions: 16″H x 19″W x 18″D

Specifications

Shipping Data:

• Carton Dimensions: 23″H x 22″W x 19″D
• Shipping Weight: 36 Lbs

Speaker Components:

• One — Premium Neodymium 12″ loudspeaker utilizing fiberglass former, a unique dual-wound voice coil (inside/outside winding design) for increased power handling and thermal capacity.
• Four — Premium Neodymium 3″ full-range, mid/high cone drivers utilizing fiberglass formers, a unique dual-wound voice coil (inside/outside winding design) for increased power handling and thermal capacity. These drivers are loaded into a sealed line array stack.

Input Panel/Crossover Network:

• Custom designed 6 dB/octave slopes in balance with the acoustical controls of each enclosure.
• Two — Speakon® NL-2 connector and two – ¼” sealed jacks; to reduce rear cabinet air loss and noise.

Cabinet:

• Cabinet Built w/Lite-ply & Baltic Birch Plywood
• Heavy-duty textured black vinyl.
• Black metal corners and top-mounted, recessed bar handle.
• Custom, curved grille with a unique center “pleat” to protect the array column.
• Large rubber feet.