Yamaha Corporation Of America Winter Namm 2012 Press

MIX AND MATCH: YAMAHA LAUNCHES NEW DXR POWERED
LOUDSPEAKER AND DXS SUBWOOFER LINE
—Affordable, But Powerful Versions of Critically Acclaimed DSR Speakers—
BUENA PARK, Calif.—With the new Yamaha DXR and DXS powered speaker line, introduced
at Winter NAMM 2012, great performing, high fidelity sound reinforcement has never been so
affordable or easy to use. Offering high-end features in a convenient and economical package,
the new speakers allow for mixing capabilities right on the back panel and innovative use of
advanced DSP to provide extra protection for each component. In the DXR series, FIR-X
tuning derived from Yamaha’s DSR speaker line delivers excellent sound no matter the volume.
Bands, small combos, solo musicians, DJs,
churches, schools and other individuals and
organizations who require top-quality sound
reinforcement will benefit from DXR and DXS
quality, which offers the loudest SPL volume in
its class. The speakers are so advanced that not
only do they offer unique features like a Link function, they also provide DSP assisted EQ
(Dynamic COUNTOUR) that tailors the frequency response when used as floor monitors.
“By exploiting the DSP in these new cabinets, the DXR and DXS sound great right out of the
box,” said John Schauer, Product Manager, Live Sound, Yamaha Pro Audio & Combo Division.
“The FIR-X filtering ensures that these cabinets perform under all circumstances, even at very
high levels.”
The Mixing/LINK feature in the DXR series takes advantage of the three-channel signal inputs
on the units’ back panel, which include XLR, phone and RCA jacks. The signals from these
inputs are mixed inside the DXR unit. Each channel has its own level control and MIC/LINE
switch, allowing users to tweak their settings. The LINK function lets users configure a stereo or
dual-mono system using two DXRs. The DSP protection circuits ensure the smooth functionality
of the speaker, amplifier and power supply units, promoting optimal performance and reliability
without distortion even in challenging environments.
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