RCF ART 915-A

ART 915-A is masterfully engineered to deliver stellar audio performance and versatility for intensive audio applications. The combination of a 1.75" compression driver, 15" woofer, two-channel 2100W amplifier, and a constant directivity True Resistive Waveguide produces coherent 100° x 60° coverage for the listening area with up to 131 dB SPL, distortion-free sound. Merging RCF proprietary FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control DSP processing, perfectly tuned for each model, the audience will experience absolute clarity and deep, powerful bass response. The sleek cabinet uses a special polypropylene composite material with an M-brace internal reinforcement, making it easy to carry and secure to install on a pole, flown-, wall-, or truss-mounted using the multiple rigging points available.

FEATURES

• Up to 131 dB Sound Pressure Level

• 2100W Class-D Bi-Amplification

• 45-20000 Hz linear frequency response

• 1.75" Compression Driver

• 15" Woofer

• FiRPHASE zero degrees phase technology

• Bass Motion Control woofer excursion management

The ART 9 Series is an evolution of the ART speaker concept and a revolution in portable sound.
ART 9 combines raw power and technological innovation to reliably deliver superior clarity with impressive sound pressure. With RCF build quality and packed with premium features, it's the most versatile loudspeaker for professional applications—on the road, on the stage, and is also suitable for fixed installation.

Power That Moves

• Road-proof Cabinet with M-Brace Reinforcement

• 2100W [1,400W (LF) + 700W (HF)]

• Advanced DSP with Presets

• Sleek Design Perfect as Main System or Stage Monitor

• Responsive Image

Advanced Transducers

• Best-in-Class Compression Driver

• 10x Stronger Kapton Diaphragm Designs

• More Consistent Energy Transfer

• Improved Thermal Resistance

• Responsive Image

True Resistive Waveguide

• Perfect Sound Image

• Wide 100° x 60° Constant Directivity

• Coherent On/Off-Axis Sound Timbre

• FiRPHASE 0° Phase Linearity

• Responsive Image

Bass Motion Control

• Exclusive Woofer Excursion Management

• Extended Low-Frequency reproduction

• Free from High-pass Filtering

• Full-range Limiter Removed

A Journey Full Of Art
The ART series was a milestone in the market. It's one of the very first portable, composite material speakers, with exceptional sound quality. The introduction of the ART Series, in 1996, has established RCF among the major global manufacturers of active speakers.

The Most Powerful Amplifier In Its Class
With 2,100 Watts of power, the 2-channel ART 9 Class-D amplifier is 50% more powerful than previous models, able to manage extremely high sound pressure levels with an ultra-fast attack, realistic transient response, and very low heat loss.

ART 9 is very energy-efficient so there is no need for a cooling fan - the amplifier is attached to a solid aluminum heat exchanger in the back of the unit - with no moving parts. Being physically connected with the internal frame, the amplifier is firm and solid within the cabinet. The input circuit features a new low distortion design with an advanced safety limiter, maintaining the true character of the input signal at all levels. All ART 9 amplifiers are designed according to EN62368-1 for maximum safety and present a Switch Mode Power Supply section joining high-efficiency with minimum weight.

Superior transducers
Lightweight and powerful, RCF drivers are a true reference for high performance. All transducers and components of the ART 9 Series are designed and manufactured by RCF.

High frequencies
The new 1.75" compression driver voice-coil design with Polyimide-Kapton dome features a new bonding technology and reinforced ribs make it 10 times more durable than previous models. We also redesigned the phase plug to increase sound clarity and precision, also improving coupling with the low-frequency transducer.

*ART 935-A, 932-A, and 945-A feature titanium/neodymium compression drivers

Kapton - Kapton® is a material extensively used in space and for temperature-resistant insulation. For applications where extremes of heat and vibration are the norm, designers rely on Kapton® because of its ability to maintain its unique combination of mechanical properties under the harshest of conditions.

Titanium - Because titanium alloys have high corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, high tensile strength to density ratio, high crack resistance, and ability to withstand high temperatures, they are used in aircraft and spacecraft industries, high-quality sporting goods, luxury cars, and of course in RCF transducers. Titanium dome structures combine the strength of phenolic and composite-type diaphragms with an outstanding frequency response similar to other more fragile materials.

Neodymium - Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets known. This rare-earth material is lightweight and extremely powerful in comparison with the most common Ferrite magnet. RCF professional transducers feature neodymium magnets when a lightweight and smaller magnet assembly is required, such as in touring applications.

Advanced Compression Driver Technology

Low frequencies
Low-frequency transducer design gains more stability over higher currents, with less distortion, and is highly efficient in terms of heat dissipation. RCF quality control is very strict. Our woofers are tested with a 200 hours continuous signal to stress the transducer at extreme levels. Only the best woofer design can fit ART 9.

*ART 945-A features 15" neodymium woofer

Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets known. This rare-earth material is lightweight and extremely powerful in comparison with the most common Ferrite magnet. RCF professional transducers feature neodymium magnets when a lightweight and smaller magnet assembly is required, such as in touring applications.

On The Road, On Stage
ART 9 can operate as either the main system or as a floor monitor. This flexibility makes it a smart choice for a wide range of live sound applications. The cabinet is easy to carry, with ergonomic handles on both sides and the top. The lower side includes a steel pole support for mounting on a stand or subwoofer pole. Each model can also be flown, wall- or truss-mounted using multiple M10 rigging points and special accessories. From molding to the final texture, ART 9 offers maximum strength for intensive use on the road, also perfect for fixed installation.

A new cabinet design
A professional appearance of an ART 9 cabinet is ideal for live events or installed applications. The sleek cabinet uses a special polypropylene composite material with a radically new construction concept. The grille cover is heavy-duty steel protecting both transducers and vented ports. The purpose-designed M-brace connects the four internal sides of the cabinet and amplifier, preventing any deformation for a completely inert body, with augmented acoustical damping even at maximum volume settings. It also performs as a reinforcement structure, for greater resistance to mechanical stress.

True resistive waveguide
The advanced design of ART9 lies within the housing of the speaker. The new True Resistive Waveguide is the result of several refinements in both the transducers' and the vented ports' design with Finite Element Analysis, and constant measurement in RCF anechoic chambers. Thanks to FiRPHASE technology, the new shape, and the placement of the ports, the speaker now acts as a single ideal source for a perfect sound image. Acoustically, the TRW waveguide mimics a resonance-free pure resistive load reducing the high-frequency distortion of a classic horn. With its asymmetrical sound shaping, the coverage angle of the waveguide provides constant directivity to the entire listening area and improved stereo panorama.

Power That Moves - Bass Motion Control
When searching for an extended bass with enhanced performance, RCF engineers found a way to remove the high-pass filter, replacing it with a forward-thinking approach. Introducing BMC (Bass Motion Control), the newly advanced woofer excursion management feature. Speakers with BMC can handle the lowest audible frequencies without affecting the woofer stability, with extended linearity and better sound integrity.

The BMC method works by creating a complete map of the dynamic behavior of the woofer, to generate a custom algorithm that only limits over-excursions. This gives total freedom of signal reproduction to the transducer. When high-pass filters normally protect the woofer motion from becoming destructive, but change the phase behavior, the new BMC algorithm breaks conventional rule. In combination with FiRPHASE technology, ART 9 & NX 9 have a level of DSP audio performance never achieved in this range of speakers.

New perspective on linearity
RCF speakers are designed using a proprietary and advanced digital FiR technology, conceived to deliver transparent sound, absolute clarity, and perfect imaging to the listener. The special FiRPHASE filters allow for coherent distribution of sound for all listeners without phase distortions, ensuring minimum latencies in the system.

SPECIFICATIONS

Acoustical specifications
Frequency Response: 50 Hz ÷ 20000 Hz
Max SPL @ 1m: 131 dB
Horizontal coverage angle: 100°
Vertical coverage angle: 60°

Transducers
Compression Driver: 1 x 1.0'', 1.75'' v.c
Woofer: 1 x 15'', 2.5'' v.c

Input/Output section
Input signal: bal/unbal
Input connectors: XLR, Jack
Output connectors: XLR
Input sensitivity: -2 dBu/+4 dBu

Processor section
Crossover Frequencies: 1800 Hz
Protections: Thermal, RMS
Limiter: Soft Limiter
Controls: Linear, Boost, Stage, Volume

Power section
Total Power: 2100 W Peak
High frequencies: 700 W Peak
Low frequencies: 1400 W Peak
Cooling: Convection
Connections: VDE

Standard compliance
Safety agency: CE compliant

Physical specifications
Cabinet/Case Material: PP Composite
Hardware: 1 x M10 Top, 1x M10 each side
Handles: 1 Top, 1 each side
Pole mount/Cap: 35 mm insert
Grille: Steel
Color: Black

Size / Weight
Height: 717 mm / 28.23 inches
Width: 415 mm / 16.34 inches
Depth: 410 mm / 16.14 inches
Weight: 22.4 kg / 49.38 lbs

Shipping information
Package Height: 760 mm / 29.92 inches
Package Width: 475 mm / 18.7 inches
Package Depth: 470 mm / 18.5 inches
Package Weight: 26.5 kg / 58.42 lbs

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