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Yamaha DBR12 1,000W 12 inch Powered Speaker

1,000W Bi-amplified Active Speaker with 12" LF Driver, 1.4" HF Driver, Onboard Mixer, and DSP (each)
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A Portable, High-performance PA Speaker from Yamaha

Able to withstand a whopping 131dB SPL, the Yamaha DBR12 12" active speaker gives you an accurate, controlled performance. Using the latest DSP, Yamaha applied their proprietary FIR-X tuning to optimize the sound and protection algorithms of the DBR12, providing you with plenty of muscle, despite this active speaker's rather diminutive size. Incredibly versatile, you can use the DBR12 as a great-sounding main speaker or as a high-performance floor monitor with a quick flick of the Yamaha DBR12 12" active speaker's D-Contour switch. A switchable highpass filter also makes it easy for you to add a subwoofer to your rig. Sweetwater has put together countless live systems over the past three decades, so give us a call. We'll be glad to help you out!

Yamaha DBR12 12" Active Speaker Features at a Glance:
  • FIR-X tuning delivers excellent sound quality with high resolution and a smooth frequency response
  • D-Contour optimizes the DBR12 for main speaker or floor monitor use
  • Onboard mixer lets you select either a direct output or a mixed output
  • Comprehensive inputs for mixer, musical instrument, or media players
  • Amplifier and power supply design provides powerful output from a compact speaker
  • DSP-controlled protection functionality promotes optimum reliability
The Yamaha DBR12 is a portable, high-performance 12" active PA speaker!

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • LF Driver Size: 1 x 12"
  • HF Driver Size: 1.4"
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 800W
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 200W
  • Total Power: 1000W
  • Inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS Combo, 1 x Stereo
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR
  • Frequency Range: 52Hz-20kHz (-10dB)
  • Crossover Frequency: 2.1kHz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 131dB
  • Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90 Degrees
  • Vertical Coverage Angle: 60 Degrees
  • Enclosure Material: Plastic
  • Mounting Options: Pole Mount with 1.37" socket, Floor Wedge, 3 x M8 Fly Points
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 23.7"
  • Width: 14.8"
  • Depth: 13.7"
  • Weight: 34.8 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DBR12

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Rated 4.5/5

Great Powered Speaker

I have two of these speakers and I really like them. They sound great and are fairly lightweight. They also work well with my Stagepas 1K. Thanks goes out to Will Newbill for the awesome service!
Music background: Working musician
Rated 5/5

Great FRFR for a direct guitar rig.

I bought this as a personal monitor for a direct guitar rig (pedal board > Two Notes CAB M+ > DBR -12 > FOH).

I have no experience using it as a PA speaker, but as an FRFR with my direct rig it is fantastic.

Great clarity and tons of headroom.

Huge bang for the buck in my experience. I'm a happy customer.
Rated 5/5

Better than expected.

Well I bought one of these to use as my ceremony speaker and also for family cookouts and such. I was looking into getting the 10" version but that one had more negative reviews than the 12" version so for a little more money I bough this one and let me tell you that I was impressed when I first heard it. Even though it's at the bottom of the Yamaha line the clarity coming out of them is almost perfection and impressive. I can't wait to test it out live at a family backyard party where I'll be running an Ipad via an Alto Bluetooth adapter and can really crank up the volume and see what others say. I'm glad I went this route instead of getting the Alto TS412. Now this single speaker matches my main Yamaha sound system that I use for large events. I'm happy.
Music background: audio video dj
Rated 5/5

So far so good

I was very impressed and surprised at how nice and clear this speaker sounds. Even though I did not want to buy another 12" this one had better review than it's 10" brother the DBR10.

I am a dj and will be using this 1 speaker for ceremony and/or for cocktail music if it's in a separate room from the main reception. I like that this had 2 XLR inputs so I am using the 1st one to run the Alto Pro Bluetooth adapter in mono to stream music from my ipad and again the sound is incredible, better than any money I would have spent to purchase a regular $ Bluetooth consumer speaker. The 2nd XLR will be used for a wireless mic and I haven't tested it yet I do have a small Yamaha mixer I can use if I need to up the amp up volume or add effects. Either way this speaker is going to save me a ton of time for what I plan to use it for. I will also be using it for family gatherings, cookouts, etc. of course it's not battery powered but for the sound that comes out of it it's worth it to find an electrical outlet for it, lol. Oh yea and get the official Yamaha cover for it to protect it! I will update if my review changes but so far do not hesitate and buy it!
Music background: DJ for 30 years
Rated 5/5

Good one

Yamaha takes prides in everything they make Pianos, motorcycles and in PA they did also. Excellent speaker , awesome performance. In the price range they smoke all others . The only thing I watch is the plastic housing rash easily so buy the proper bag to keep them looking good
Music background: 40+ working with pro audio
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