Apogee AE-5 Arrayable Loudspeaker System Spec ... - Apogee Sound

AE-5
ARRAYABLE
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
Description:
The AE-5 two-way, bi-amped system
is the flagship of the Apogee line.
This fully arrayable system functions
brilliantly when used alone or as a
building block for a large
sophisticated system, thus making it
one of the most versatile
loudspeakers ever developed.
Driver Complement:
Low Frequency: One Apogee 12"(305mm) permanent magnet
cone-type driver is treated with a waterproofing compound,
providing resistance to moisture, and enabling long-term stability of
cone resonance and cone mass parameters
High Frequency: One Apogee 1"(25mm) throat composite
diaphragm compression driver is treated with Ferrofluid ® for greater
power handling capability, lower distortion, and control of shortterm
impedance rise
Input Connectors:
Neutrik NL4MP Speakon connectors standard; Cannon EP series
and gas-tight barrier strips optional
Compatible Processors:
DLC24 Digital Controller
Handles:
Four handles designed as an integral part of enclosure (no moving parts)
Grille:
Powder-coated, diamond-punched steel with acoustic foam covering
Trim:
Optional protective steel trim pieces on top and bottom edges;
powder-coated for durability
Rigging Hardware:
Four 12-gauge steel nutplates, mounted two on top and two on
bottom, recessed, nominally flush; accepts 3/8"-16 thread (10mm
nutplate or Aeroquip Pan fittings optional); nutplates are backed
with 12-gauge steel internal brackets
Finish:
Textured high-strength black epoxy paint; other colors optional
Enclosure Type:
20° trapezoidal, optimally-vented bass
Cabinet Construction:
Multi-ply birch with stainless steel fasteners
Engineering Data:
Format:
Bi-amped/Two-way/Electronically-coupled
Dispersion:
H: 90° x V: 45°
Frequency Response (1m on axis):
53 Hz to 17 kHz ± 3 dB
Max. SPL (@1m):
125 dB cont./131 dB peak
PTML (peak transient mechanical limit):
144 dB
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m):
LF: 99 dB/100 Hz to 1 kHz
HF: 106 dB/1 kHz to 20kHZ
Nominal Impedance:
8 ohms, each driver
Max. Power Handling:
LF: 300W cont./1200W peak
HF: 150W cont./600W peak
Dimensions:
front: 14"(356mm) W x 23"(584mm) H
rear: 9.3"(236mm) W x 23"(584mm) H
depth: 16.5"(419mm)
Weight:
76 lb. (34.5 kg)

Polar Measurements AE-5 (6 dB/division, normalized)
Frequency Response AE-5 (with controller)
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62.5 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz
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dB/
IV
10 dB/division
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Hz (Frequency)
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500 Hz 1,000 Hz 2,000 Hz
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Measured in a free-field anechoic environment using a swept one-third octave input.
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Processor Notes:
The DLC24 Digital Loudspeaker Controller is a digital engine with an analog
90°
270°
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270°
surface. It combines the most advanced technology available with intuitive
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interfaces to provide the key elements that ensure optimal loudspeaker
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4,000 Hz 8,000 Hz 16,000 Hz
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system performance and management in a variety of live sound and fixed
installation applications.
H
The controller provides factory-set equalization curves to smooth the
All polar measurements obtained in a freefield
environment at 10° increments.
response, protective limiting, and active crossovers (for bi-amplified models
and subwoofers).
Dimensional Drawings AE-5 (dimensions in inches and millimeters)
50 Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA
Tel: 800-443-3979• Fax: 800-999-9016 • www.apogee-sound.com
Specifications subject to change without notice. 55-0020-01B
©2006 Bogen Communications, Inc. 06/12