Yamaha DHR15

Audio engineers, touring bands, and mobile DJs in search of a professional-grade active loudspeaker will be impressed with the black Yamaha DHR15, a compact, powered two-way loudspeaker well suited for clubs, bars, and live music venues.

The speaker features a 1000W Class-D amplifier that delivers 800W to the 15″ woofer and 200W to the 1.4″ compression driver, which combine to offer a frequency range of 44 Hz to 20 kHz. With a maximum SPL output of 131 dB, a pair of DHR15s can provide plenty of volume to cover an audience of 350 patrons.

Two inputs are on the back. Inputs 1 and 2 feature combo XLR-1/4″ connectors. Input 1 offers a Microphone/Line input switch, while input 2 provides a line-level input and includes a stereo RCA for unbalanced connections. Both inputs feature independent volume controls, allowing you to connect a microphone and line-level source or instrument DI for singer/song writer applications. An XLR output features a Thru/Mix switch that allows the signal from input 1 to pass through or combines the signals from input 1 and 2 together for greater flexibility in deployment.

Other notable features include a high-pass filter (120 or 100 Hz) for use with a subwoofer and a contour switch that utilizes FIR-X tuning technology for system tuning. The FOH/Main setting boosts the high and low frequencies suitable for a main speaker, while the Monitor setting reduces the low-frequency range for using the speaker as a floor monitor.

The plywood enclosure is finished with a durable Polyurea coating and includes a rugged metal grille. There are three M10 fly points; two on the top and a single pullback. Dual 1.4″ pole sockets on the bottom allows the speaker to be mounted to a speaker pole at 0 or -7°, which provides a lot of flexibility in placement and can prevent the sound from bouncing off low ceilings.

FEATURES

• Plywood enclosure with a polyurea coating for a robust, scratch resistant surface that delivers a clear sound with minimal vibration
• Compact size despite the 15″ LF driver that provides excellent low-frequency response
• Dual-angle pole sockets offer both 0 or a -7° down tilt
• Rigging points for use with eye bolts
• Proprietary FIR-X tuning, provides FIR filtering and corrective EQ, minimizing phase distortion

• For Live Bands, DJ, Mobile Audio
• 15″ Woofer + 1.4″ Compression Driver
• Plywood Construction
• 90 x 60° Coverage Angle
• Frequency Response: 44 Hz to 20 kHz
• Peak SPL: 131 dB
• 1000W Class-D Bi-Amplification
• 2 x Combo XLR-1/4″ + Stereo RCA Inputs
• M10 Rigging Points (2 Top, 1 Pullback)
• Dual-Angle Pole Cup