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History & Vision Dear Friends, When starting my first design and development of loudspeaker about 15 years ago in a small workshop, I would have never imagined it would evolve into industrial production of wide range of speakers present in dozens of countries on three continents. We’ve gone trough great challenges to achieve ambitious goals and here we are, so let me explain how it all started. Our story began in early 90’s when I was 12 year-old boy passionate for sound and music. Starting with guitar lessons and DJ animation for events, I got a strong feeling for music and accumulated knowledge about deepness of sound quality. Burning with enthusiasm and being self-educated I started to learn and undesrtand how it works and began to build my first acoustic cabinet with eletronics at the age of 17. That encouraged me to deepen my knowledge by studying electronics and then electromechanic industrial engineering, meanwhile pursuing my passion for music at the mixing desk on gigs. Using self-made speakers and amps I gained plenty of valuable and relevant experience for a professional. Useful feedback from rental industry regarding my own ideas on design, development, performances of reliable professional and powerful sound systems boost me to move forward in creating my own brand. Individual passion turned into teamwork. Audiofocus was born. Thanks to our field experience and knowledge we had the aim to develop high quality and reliable cabinets for professional market. The main idea was to have excellent protection system, use only European components, have R&D and manufacturing in Belgium while maintaining very tight relationship with our partners. Audiofocus is above all a matter of passion and that remains unchanged since we started. Xavier Marchal Co-founder and developer
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THE MOST PROFITABLE LINE ARRAY EXISTING TODAY ON THE MARKET
Ares line array system is suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications from small scale concerts to theaters where sound quality is crucial.
Audiofocus Ares offers all the benefits of real line array respecting all WST criteria. Dual 8’’ handles low-mid frequency range while a 1,4’’ exit compression driver coupled to a waveguide provides smooth top end.
With this compact and lightweight cabinet a single operator is capable to set up individually the system of 8 elements only in ten minutes due to smart and handy rigging.
Ares is available in 3 versions to ensure versatility of choice Bi-amp
Plug & play
Fine tuning
The bi-amplified version can be managed with Lake, XTA, Matrix Media or Q-Sys but we recommend
amplifiers with custom presets especially developed for Audiofocus Ares.
Plug & Play version is compact, wide dispersion, two-way line array that offers the highest performance in its category.
It is equipped with Class D module amplifier and DSP treatment with four clever presets.
For more customised needs a Fine tuning version is equipped with an RS485 interface module working with Armonia software for remote control and monitoring amplifiers.
Armonia constitutes series of new and unique tools for system designers and sound engineers who want to significantly boost sonic performance and system reliability.
5 Technical Data Drivers Frequency range Power capacity (Wrms) Peak power Impedance Dispersion (h x v) Sensitivity 1W / 1m SPL max / 1m Rigging angles Qty of angles Dimensions (h x w x d) Weight Finish Material Compatibility Accessories
2 x 8’’ LF/MF Faital Pro & 1 x 1,4’’ Neo driver 1 x 3’’ HF voice coil & Titanium diaphragm 70 Hz - 19,5 kHz 420 W (LF) / 100 W (HF) 540 W (LF) / 200 W (HF) 4Ω LF - 8Ω HF (bi-amped) 110° x 7,5° (average) 98 dB (low) - 110 dB (high) 132 dB (bi-amped) // 133 dB (active) Linear & Logarithmic 20 x 0,5° steps 250 x 645 x 400 mm (including pins) 29 kg (bi-amped) // 30 kg (active) High resistant water based black paint First grade birch plywood 15 & 24 mm Powersoft, Ease Focus & Armonia Rigging frame, Over-hat, T-Yoke, protective cover, flight-cases
Since the start of AudioFocus, our aim has been to maintain tight relationship with our partners and provide them with the best support possible. Working hard on special requests or helping customers configure their systems, all our team is within easy reach.
Ares line array system is listed in Ease Focus database. To achieve the best result on complex sound system projects with numerous line arrays we can offer our support with simulation software such as Ease Focus 1 / 2 or CAD programs.
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Directivities (110° x 7,5° (average))
Easy stacking (floor position uses)
Smart and handy rigging
One single operator can set up individually the system of 8 elements only in ten minutes
From 0 to 10° with 0.5° step (magnetic pin) (linear and/or logarithmic curvatures)
Ares systems can be flown, groundstacked or pole-mounted on subs
For ø 35mm stand
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MTsub218 THE MOST EFFICIENT SUBWOOFER EXISTING TODAY ON THE MARKET MTsub218 MKII is a powerful state-of-the-art subwoofer designed for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications from outdoor events and concert halls to theatres where high-end sound quality and return on investment are crucial.
Dual 18’’ offers efficiency of 106dBspl 1W/1m 2pisr and a wide bandwidth 40-110Hz @-3dBspl. Power handling of MTsub218 MKII sub bass is 1400Wrms and active version is capable to reach 2000 Wrms due to its internal high quality Digital amplifier.
The design of this subwoofer is absolutely unique and has been made by our R&D department to ensure an exceptional sensitivity. Thank to this specific principle, MTSub218 MKII has a more powerful throw than competitors.
MTsub218 MKII is available in three versions to provide versatility. Passive
The passive version can be managed with Lake, XTA, Matrix Media or Q-Sys but we recommend ampli-
fiers with custom presets especially prepared for Audiofocus Mtsub218 MKII.
Plug & play
Plug & Play version offers to the user a full secured and easy to setup subwoofer. The perfect matching between module and transducers
gives high damping, punch and deep reproduction of the sound. The internal DSP treatment is managed with 4 clever preset including cardio mode.
Fine tuning
For more customised needs a Fine tuning version is equipped with an RS485 interface module working with Armonia software for remote control and monitoring amplifiers.
Armonia constitutes series of new and unique tools for system designers and sound engineers who want to significantly boost sonic performance and system reliability.
9 Cardioid effect
Cardioid setup offers high level of rear wave rejection (up to 24dB spl)
Configurations (Ares & MTsub218 MKII)
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M20
Coupling effect between MTSub’s offers a light cardioid effect
10 Technical Data
MTSub218 MKII (passive)
MTSub218A MKII (active)
Type
Vented & AF design
Vented & AF design
Drivers
2 x 18’’ woofer & 3’’ voice coil custom made
2 x 18’’ woofer & 3’’ voice coil custom made
in Italy
in Italy
Frequency range (1)
45Hz- 250Hz
40Hz-110Hz
Power handling (2)
1.400W
2.000W
Maximum power handling (3) 2.000W
3.000W
Peak power (4)
2.500W
4000W
Nominal Impedance
4Ω
10kΩ
Directivity path
Omni
Cardioïd preset
Sensitivity (5)
106 dB spl 2πsr
106 dB spl 2πsr
SPL Program (6)
139dB
140dB
SPL Peak (7)
141dB
142dB
Crossover frequency
40-110Hz 4th order Butterworth
35-110Hz
Presets
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4 presets
Line Connectors
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1IN, 1OUT XLR
Power Connectors
2X Speakon linked
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Dimensions (h x w x d)
605 x 1200 x 800 mm (including feet)
605 x 1200 x 800 mm (including feet)
Weight
90kg
91kg
Finish
Highly resistant water based black paint
Highly resistant water based black paint
Material
First grade birch plywood 15 & 24 mm
First grade birch plywood 15 & 24 mm
Mounting accessories
M20 + 35 mm standard flange
M20 + 35 mm standard flange
Compatibility
Powersoft & Armonia software
Powersoft & Armonia software
Accessories
Over-hat, T-yoke, protective cover, magnetic
Over-hat, T-yoke, protective cover, magnetic
wheel plate, wheels with lock system
wheel plate, wheels with lock system
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Within ± 3dB Two hours test nominal program power using a 30Hz-300Hz band pink noise test signal Two hours according to our standart close to AES standard. Program power rating is measured globally using a 30Hz-300Hz band pink noise test signal with 50% duty cycle (applied for 2 hours) The peak power rating represents the maximum permitted instantaneous peak level over a maximum period of 10 ms which will be withstood by the bass section without damage and 2 ms which will be withstood by the high section without damage Average axial sensitivity @ 1 W/ 1m 2πsr Average maximum axial spl @full power Crest transient spl @full power
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Rue Fontaine St-Pierre 1A 5330 Assesse - Belgium Tel: +32 83 21 80 54 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.audiofocus.eu
