The Peavey Aquarius AQ series speaker enclosures represent the best combination of reliability, performance and value in the market today. Using our 50 plus years of experience and custom components, the AQ series represents an evolution of speaker technology no other company can offer.
The AQ represents an increase in power, both in output and reliability from previous designs while increasing efficiency, using less power to create more output making our products environmentally friendly.
Sonically our components are world-class. Our Asymmetrical Quadratic Waveguide horn allows us to direct the existing energy more precisely. This makes our enclosures perform better by getting more output where it's needed in addition to having a cleaner, clearer sound than our competition.
Safety is a number one concern; our enclosures are tested and certified for sale all over the world to be safe and reliable in a number of environments.
Modern features like Bluetooth audio streaming and the ability to pair another speaker make our speakers convenient as well as being sonically superior.
Advanced DSP gave our engineers the ability to design several presets that quickly modify the enclosure's dynamics and EQ for various applications.
Efficient, easy to use, modern, reliable, and now with reduced weight, the AQ series is the best value in the business. Dare to compare our enclosures to any in its category and you will find a sonically superior, more reliable, and higher output enclosure. Demand the best value on the market, demand Peavey.
The AQ12 features a reliable bi-amped power section that provides a total of 1000 Watts of peak available dynamic power with signal compression to prevent audible overload. The analog power amplifiers and linear power supply are coupled with a DSP based crossover and EQ.
The EQ presets are accessed via a one-knob selector switch. The AQ12 provides a balanced input via a combination jack that accepts balanced TRS 1/4 inch input as well as a balanced XLR input. There is a balanced Thru output via a Male XLR. There is an adjustable Level control as well as an LED indicator that lights when the “soft-limiting” compression circuit is activated.
Features
- Two-way bi-amplified analog amp powered speaker system
- 12” heavy-duty woofer
- DX14 compression driver, with 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm
- 670 watts peak dynamic woofer power, 330 watts peak dynamic tweeter power
- Bluetooth streaming and pairing are supported
- DSP processing is 56 bit double-precision
- DSP I/O is at 48 kHz and 24 bits, with low-jitter, professional grade components
- Dynamic bass boost function
- Fan cooled for maximum reliability
- Peavey Designed Quadratic Throat Waveguide technology, 110 by 80 degree coverage
- Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS phone jack with balanced input OR a Bluetooth signal can be streamed to the speaker system.
- Mic/Line switch to accommodate a wide range of input signals
- Thru/Mix output is via a male XLR jack
- Multiple Factory Preset EQ settings for the DSP crossover system
- Rugged plastic injection-molded trapezoidal enclosure
- Cabinet has dual rear corner angled sides for floor monitor use.
- Full-coverage perforated steel grille, with powder coat finish
- Pole mount molded-in for 1 3/8” diameter poles
Applications
The Peavey AQ12 has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke or musical playback.
A typical signal source for the line-Gain inputs of the AQ12 would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected directly via the XLR input and used when the Mic/Line switch in placed into the “Mic” position as well.
The AQ12 is a two-way sound reinforcement system based on a heavy-duty 12” woofer and a DX14 titanium diaphragm dynamic compression driver mounted on a 110 by 80 degree coverage Quadratic Throat Waveguide. It’s contemporary appearance coupled with exceptional performance offer a highly desirable combination.
The light yet durable injection-molded plastic enclosure with molded-in stand mount cup eases portable use for live music or PA sound. The trapezoidal cabinet has three handles for ease of portability, and two extra angled sections on either side to allow use as a floor monitor. A full length black powder coated perforated steel grille provides system protection and a professional appearance.
The heavy-duty 12” woofer has a warm punchy sound for plenty of bass. The DX14 compression driver tweeter is coupled to a Quadratic Throat constant directivity waveguide, an original Peavey design, with smooth, even response, low distortion and good high frequency dispersion.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing (A.D.S.P.) provides the crossover function, driver limiting, as well as the driver EQ to enable the speaker system to provide an accurate and neutral sound for any type of music. The DSP processing uses 56 bit double-precision to insure accurate and transparent sound processing, and the input/output sections use a 48 kHz sampling rate at 24 bits for maximum fidelity. Low-jitter clocking and professional grade components insure the sound quality is superb.
An extremely simple system of user selected Presets is implemented in the speaker system’s DSP computing core, and accessible via the rotary selector knob. A total of 6 presets is available, covering the most common applications for this genre of speaker system.
The AQ12 speaker system power amplifiers providing the bi-amplification are low-distortion reliable fan-cooled units providing a total of 1000W peak available dynamic power for the system.
There is 670W peak available dynamic power for the woofer, and 330W peak available dynamic power for the tweeter. The power supply for both amps is a switching type for low weight coupled with low cost. Both amplifiers feature sophisticated signal compression, which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping. Cooling is provided via a low-noise fan, for reliable operation under any conditions.
A built-in dynamic bass boost function provides the maximum amount of bass in such a small package. Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS phone jack with balanced input to the DSP preamp/EQ electronics, and a Level control. A Mic/Line switch allows for use of a microphone via the extra gain available when in the “Mic” position. A Thru output has a male XLR jack. This output allows linking of additional speaker systems, or feed of the signal to a powered subwoofer, etc.
Bluetooth operation’s supported include streaming and device pairing, and a separate Level control is provided for the Bluetooth signal level adjustment.
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions (H x W x D) - 25.3”H x 14.38”W x 14.00”D / 643 mm x 366 mm x 356 mm
- Weight - 34 lbs. / 15.4 kg