SW12 vs Velodyne Acoustics Deep Blue
The Deep Blue's power @ 8ω is 450W against the SW12's 400W, its high-frequency extension 120 Hz against 100 Hz, and its low-frequency extension 13 Hz against 20 Hz. Both share ways (1).
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About the SW12
The Aerial Acoustics SW12 is a front-ported, bass-reflex, remote-controlled powered subwoofer renowned for its solid, quick, and precise bass extension to below 20Hz. Featuring a 12.5-inch cast aluminum alloy frame driver with a rigid anodized aluminum cone, massive magnet structure, 3-inch voice coil, and dual suspension enabling nearly 2 inches of linear excursion, it weighs 30 lbs for the driver alone. Powered by a 400W high-current, fully symmetrical discrete amplifier with <0.05% THD, it includes extensive controls such as parametric EQ (30-100Hz, 0.2-1.5 octaves, ±10dB), variable damping, low-pass (30-100Hz), high-pass (40-100Hz with 6/12dB/oct slopes), and remote functions for power, level, mute, EQ, and more. Highly flexible for mono, stereo, or multi-channel setups with unified control, it supports custom integration via DB-25, IR, and 12V triggers. The heavily braced MDF cabinet (1-2 inch walls, 50mm front baffle) ensures minimal resonance. Dimensions: 25 x 14 x 23 inches (635 x 356 x 584 mm). Optional 24 lb sand-filled steel base and finishes like Santos Rosewood available. No longer manufactured.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Impedance
- 45Ω
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 100 Hz
- Power Handling
- 400W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 400W @ 8Ω
- Input Impedance
- 45Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 12.5"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 100 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA, 5-pin DIN, 12V DC trigger, DB-25, 3.5mm IR in/out
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 635 × 584 × 356 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 59 kg (130 lbs)
Key Specifications
Impedance: 45Ω
Power: 400W
Frequency: 20-100 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions