Monitor Audio Silver 6G W12 - Black (gloss)

Monitor Audio Silver 6G W12

The Silver W-12’s over-specified driver assembly employs a hugely powerful magnet system and massive voice coil to deliver immense power from the compact sealed cabinet. A heavy-duty diecast basket not only holds the massive system rigidly together, but also assists thermal sinking to keep the driver cool.

For the Silver W-12 subwoofer Monitor Audio specified a 500-watt Class-D amplifier and power-supply module from highly-regarded amplifier specialist Hypex; this provides incredible headroom and utilises advanced switch-mode power conversion techniques. A powerful DSP has been employed to deliver the best performance and filter characteristics, while running the unique APC (Automatic Position Correction) system. The APC is a completely in-house development, designed to automatically correct for room modes. It uses a microphone and test tones to calculate detrimental room modes and correct frequency response, optimising it for the room and position. This is a simple and quick automated process that is a complete revelation to the installer and ensures the user can enjoy the subwoofer quality without positioning restrictions.

At the heart of the Silver W-12 lies a sophisticated 32-bit micro-controller, monitoring performance thousands of times per second, ensuring the system can deliver the best possible bass. It will never become over-driven or distorted, even at maximum power.

Technology

• Ultra long-throw 12-inch driver featuring ‘dished’ C-CAM cone
  
  
• Triple suspension for ultimate linearity ensuring control at high power and excursions
  
  
• Oversized black anodised 3-inch voice coil which provides high power-handling and low distortion
  
  
• Powerful 500 W RMS Class-D amplifier with switching power supply provides instantaneous delivery of high current when required
  
  
• DSP processing with all control features and crossover performed digitally
  
  
• Automatic Position Correction plus automatic room setup feature using microphone for simple system optimisation
  
  
• USB for firmware updates
  
  
• Three preset EQ mode settings (Music, Movie, Impact)
  
  

Specifications:

• Lower Frequency Limit: 20 Hz (Typical IEC room)

• Upper Frequency Limit: 40 – 120 Hz variable

• Low Pass Filter Alignment: Active 4th order 24 db/octave

• Amplifier Output: 500 W continuous

• Amplifier Classification: Class-D amplifier with switched-mode power supply (SMPSU)

• Bass EQ Profiles:
  1: Movie
  2: Music
  3: Impact

• Phase Control
  0 & 180 degrees

• Auto Sensing
  Line Level >2 mV

• Input Level Requirements

• Standby after 20 minutes if no signal sensed

• Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 12" C-CAM subwoofer driver featuring triple suspension and 3" long throw voice coil

• Trigger Input: 5 – 12 V via 3.5 mm mono mini-jack socket

• Cabinet Dimensions (Excluding Grille and Terminals (H x W x D)): 340 x 340 x 380 mm (133/8" x 133/8" x 1415/16”)

• Dimensions (Including Grille, Amp and Feet): 370 x 340 x 410 mm (149/16" x 133/8" x 161/8”)

• Mains Input Voltage:
  110 – 120 Vac /
  220 – 240 Vac 50/60 Hz (Electronically Auto selected)

• Power Consumption: 400 W / 0.5 W in Standby (ErP approved)

• Weight (unpacked): 20.1 kg (44 lb 5 oz)
  
  

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