Wharfedale Pro: DVP-AX15

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DVP-AX is a comprehensive lineup of versatile and road-ready active loudspeakers. Class D amplification housed in ultra hard wearing cabinets make DVP-AX a perfect choice for hardworking DJ’s and musicians on the road.

DVP-AX15 features advanced DSP processing with 6 presets tailored to overcome many real-life sonic challenges.  DVP-AX15 also features a practical 2-channel mic/line mixer to make life alot easier on-stage.

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Description

Key Features

  • 15″ Active 2-way
  • MDF construction
  • IRIS X Compression driver
  • Bi-amplified with 2 Class D amps
  • 400w RMS
  • 90° x 60° dispersion
  • 130dB Max SPL @1m
  • 6 position internal DSP
  • 2 channel mic/line mixer
  • Custom dual layer LF driver

Around the back

DVP-AX12 features advanced DSP signal processing with 6 presets. These presets allow for the sound of the DVP to be tuned to the acoustic environment. The 6 presets FLAT | MONITOR | SPEECH | BASS | PUNCH | LIVE cover most acoustic situations and environments. The rear panel also contains the 2-channel mic/line mixer. Inputs are available on XLR or 1/4″ jack connections with mic/line switching on Channel 1. In addition, the rear panel also contains the balanced XLR link output. This makes it easy to daisy-chain to another DVP-AX model or alternative powered speaker.

Class D amplification

DVP-AX15 is bi-amplified using 2 Class D amps. These ‘light in weight’ amplifiers have been tuned to deliver perfectly matched power for the IRIS X HF Compression driver and the dual layer LF driver. All DVP-AX models also use convection cooling. This means that there are no fans to clean out and no background mechanical noise.

Double Roll Surround

DVP-AX15 loudspeakers use the latest in Wharfedale Pro driver technology: For the LF driver, engineers have incorporated a curvilinear, double-roll surround for smooth mid-high transitions and stability for low through to mid range frequencies. Combined with 2.5” voice coils for improved thermal dissipation, you can expect consistent delivery at the highest of volumes throughout a performance. The 44mm IRIS X Diaphragm HF compression driver used on the AX15 is equally robust in design – using a solid aluminum rear plate, the HF driver is strengthened for durability and heat is dissipated efficiently during prolonged time periods. Wharfedale Pro engineers have also selected a 90° x 60° elliptical waveguide optimised for wide coverage in multiple venues while touring.

Acoustically matched cabinets

The cabinet of the DVP-AX15 has been developed to work in perfect harmony with the advanced drive units within. Special attention has been paid to the acoustic properties of the port and port mouth to ensure a huge bass output with detail and minimised distortion. DVP-AX15 is coated in the latest generation chip-resistant, Rhino Rock paint.

IRIS X HF Compression driver

The coil size and electrical sensitivity of a loudspeaker transducer is critical to its performance.  DVP-AX loudspeakers now include our proprietary IRIS X design which delivers Increased coil Radius and Increased electrical Sensitivity.  The radius of the coil ensures smooth heat dissipation during prolonged high volume use, while the increased electrical sensitivity ensures that the transducer converts as much electrical power into sound output as the laws of physics allow.

A hot transducer wastes energy, risks damage and distorts.  IRIS X reduces this through improved heat dissipation and improved efficiency.

In real-world terms, IRIS X transducers deliver higher SPL with less distortion.  They lead the market with specifications and are designed and built entirely within Wharfedale Pro.

Increased Radius Increased Sensitivity

Specifications

System type Active 15″ 2-way
Frequency response (+/-3dB) 50Hz-18kHz
Frequency range (-10dB) 45Hz-20kHz
Max SPL @ 1m 130dB
Sensitivity @ 1w / 1m 98dB
LF Transducer
Size 381mm / 15″
LF voice coil size Dual layer 2.5″
HF Transducer
Type Compression driver
HF coil size 44mm / 1.75″
HF Exit size 25mm / 1″
HF Diaphragm material Titanium
Nominal coverage 90° x 60°
Amplification
LF Power Amplifier -Class D, RMS/Peak Watts 350w / 700w
HF Power Amplifier -Class D, RMS/Peak Watts 50w / 100w
DSP Yes
DSP controls 1:FLAT 2:MONITOR 3:SPEECH 4:BASS 5:PUNCH 6:LIVE
Amplifier Protection. Power On, Thermal, low voltage Yes
Driver Protection, DC, Short, Clip limiter, clip indicator Yes
Limiter indicator Red LED
Power indicator Green LED (Red LED front)
Inputs
Input sensitivity : Balanced 775mv
Max input level 4v
Input connectors 2*XLR & 2*1/4″ (Line/MIC)
Input impedance Balanced : 20k
AC Power SMPS
220-240V 50/60Hz
100-120V 50/60Hz
Pole socket Dual-angle (0° or -10°) 35mm socket
Handles 2 (one on each side)
Enclosure material MDF / Black paint
Grille material Steel
Dimensions unpacked
Height 689mm / 27.1″
Width 443.5mm / 17.5″
Width (rear) 243.5mm / 9.6″
Depth 429.0mm / 16.9″
Dimensions packed
Height 750mm / 29.5″
Width 520mm / 20.5″
Width (rear) 290mm / 11.4″
Depth 485mm / 19.1″
Net Weight 23.8kg / 52.4lbs
Gross Weight 27.3kg / 60.1lbs

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