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Avant Series

Portable, Powered, Lightweight Sound System.

Provides users with awesome power, exceptional performance annd unprecedented simplicity.

AVANT SERIES

Avant Series Product Catalog Avant Series User Manual Avant Series Configuration Guide

The Avant series incorporates an impressive battery of high tech features that take powered portable systems to a new level of performance. The latest in Class D Power amplification, digital signal processing and optimized DAS components have been combined with enclosures designed for ease of transportation and road worthiness. The Avant series provides the musician, DJ or A/V professional with systems that redefine the meaning of portable PA. State of the art amplifier electronics – The speaker engine design of the Avant series sets a new industry benchmark in audio performance, efficiency and power density. This is made possible by employing 3rd generation Class "D" technologies which have significantly improved three important parameters, audio performance, efficiency and weight. AMPLIFIER Third generation, Class D amplifier, ultra light weight with switching power supply. The 600 W amplifiers provide extended bandwidth, improved dynamic range and exceptionally low distortion. This makes the Avant series one of the best sounding systems on the market. After all, isn’t sound quality what it is all about? The impressively small size and light weight of the new amplifiers makes the Avant series amps one of the world’s lightest. For portable systems, that is important. With a power density of over 20 W per cubic inch, the Avant series amplifiers need much less space, reducing the overall cabinet size, and in turn, the total cabinet weight. The efficiency of the Avant series amplifiers measures more tha 90%. This ensures cool operation so that no fans or bulky heatsinks are needed. The low idle consumption also offers an easy way to reduce overall power use and in turn, care for our environment.    Read more about: Avant Series Amplifier – 3rd Generation, Class D Amplifier, Ultra Light Weight, Switching Power Supply Rigging Points – Adjustable Pole Mount Multipurpose Cabinets – New Ergoniomic Handles

$950

Avant 12A Portable Speaker Powered 2-Way System 1 x 12 in. + 1 in. Driver Biamp 500 W LF + 100 W HF View Details

$1050

Avant 15A Portable Speaker Powered 2-Way System 1 x 15 in. + 1 in. Driver Biamp 500 W LF + 100 W HF View Details

$1250

Avant 215A Twin 12 in. Portable Speakers Powered 2-Way System 2 x 15 in. + 1 in. Driver Biamp 500 W LF + 100 W HF View Details

$1050

Avant 18A Portable Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer System 1 x 18 in. 750 W Class D Amplifier View Details

SUBWOOFER The subwoofer system includes two balanced inputs with stereo filtered output connections for satelite systems. The variable crossover ranges from 60 – 160 Hz and can be defeated to offer stereo "loop thru" connections. A gain control and polarity reverse feature increases user control over the system.

The rear panel offers simple connection via 1/4 in. phone jacks or XLR’s. Full-range models feature two EQ settings, "Flat" and "Boost" for extra bass and brightened highs. Each full-range system has a level control as well as the ability to switch between a ‘mic’ and a ‘line’ level input.

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING The Digital Signal Processor (DSP) incorporates in the Avant series provides unparalleled control over the audio signal. Critical parameters have been fine tuned for the specific configuration of each cabinet, yet their consistend sound "signature" allows them to perform seamlessly with other systems from the Avant family. Adding on in the future won’t be a problem.

The Avant speaker systems are protected by two types of limiters – an instantaneous peak limiter to safeguard the systems against spikes and a sonically transparent RMS limiter that controls excessive overpowering and thermal damage to components. This combination provides comprehensive protection for both the speaker components and signal electronics.

Why is Avant Portable Sound System a Better Choice?

Switch Mode Power Supply - The SMPS allows for a significant reduction in the total amplifier weight. Along with this significant reduction in weight is also a significant reduction in size. SMPS are a lot smaller than equivalent linear power supplies allowing for smaller total cabinet size and weight.

Amplifier Topology - Both D.A.S. and JBL use a Class D topology in both amplifier channels. The D.A.S. amplifier is a 3rd generation Class D technology which has significantly improved three important parameters, audio performance, efficiency and weight. Compared to other class topologies, the Class D amplifier has reduced power consumption, less heat build-up and smaller physical size. QSC and Mackie use less efficient Class H+AB and Class G+AB amplifier technologies respectively. The amplifier used on the QSC HPR series is adopted from their entry level RMX series manufactured in China. The D.A.S. Avant offers the highest power rating of its class, 600 W.

Signal Processing - D.A.S. and JBL use advanced digital signal processing (DSP) for unparalleled control over the audio signal. The DSP provides total flexibility over numerous parameters including crossover functions, equalization, time alignment, phase correction and dynamic limiting. Each speaker system is individually "fine-tuned" to provide optimum performance. The D.A.S. signal processing uses digital Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters that do not induce phase changes as do Analog filters. This provides a constant phase response which indicates perfect time alignment of all frequencies. D.A.S. offers variable cut-off frequency on subwoofer, others don’t.

Weight - The Avant series was designed for portability. Thanks to the use of Class D amplification, SMPS and driver components utilizing Neodymium magnet structures, the D.A.S. cabinets are significantly lighter than both the QSC and Mackie models. This is one of the most important attributes for "portable" systems.

Rigging Points - The Avant series is equipped with "hidden" rigging points designed to maintain the products good looks. The M10 rigging points are accessed by removing the small rubber pads situated in the stacking locators. JBL and Mackie do not have rigging points and according to the manufacturers, should not be suspended.