Wharfedale Typhon-AX12-BT, 12-Inches Active Loudspeaker with Bluetooth - 1440 Watt

The Wharfedale Typhon AX12-BT is a robust and versatile active PA speaker, designed to deliver exceptional sound quality with its custom Wharfedale Pro transducers. Featuring a 1.75” HF compression driver with a 100° x 80° waveguide, it ensures smooth high-frequency dispersion even at extreme volumes. The LF transducer uses a newly designed ferrite core, flat coil windings for cooling, and moisture-resistant materials, allowing the speaker to perform in damp or humid environments. With a Class D bi-amplified design and internal 4-position DSP, the Typhon AX12-BT provides precise, clear audio for both portable and installation use. Its durable polypropylene cabinet, full steel grille, and multiple rigging points make it an ideal choice for both stage and installation setups. The speaker features five carry handles, making transport easy and balanced, while the 9 x M8 rigging points and 35mm pole socket ensure easy mounting options.

Bluetooth and TWS stereo linking

The Typhon-AX12-BT features aptX Bluetooth input connectivity and stereo linking which makes setup with mobile devices simple and cable free. Simply pair your Bluetooth audio source (such as a smart phone or laptop) with a Typhon-AX12-BT and that’s it! High quality aptX streaming makes connection easy. Typhon-AX12-BT however also features a STEREO LINK mode. This allows two Typhon-AX12-BT to communicate with each other to create a stereo pair.

DSP

New internal DSP algorithms generate a sound stage which surpasses the dimensions of the cabinet.

Flat: The Flat mode is ‘the truth’. This mode is ideal for when connecting guitar effects processors directly to a Typhon-AX12. Full Range, Flat Response. Simply YOUR sound.

Monitor:  This mode rolls of low frequencies which are not needed when Typhon-AX12 is on the floor. High frequencies are also attenuated to reduce risk of feedback.

Bass: By pushing the bass frequencies, this mode is ideal when Typhon-AX12 is being used at lower volumes. It delivers a more powerful sound without having to turn the volume up.

Punch: A ‘crisp’ and ‘tight’ DSP mode which gives the impression of power and tightness. Use this when you really need to cut through.

Amplifiers

The two separate Class D power amps (600w continuous for the LF and 120w continuous for the HF) deliver huge output power while keeping the overall weight to minimum.

Bi-amplification means that each amplifier is perfectly matched to the driver it is connected to. This leads to more defined sound quality with crisper highs and more impressive lows.

The efficiency of the amplifier stages means that Typhon uses convection cooling and has no need for an internal fan. This results in a more reliable product with quieter operation.

Transducers

Custom Wharfedale Pro transducers have been selected for Typhon.

The custom compression driver features a large 1.75” voice coil. This is coupled to a 100° x 80° waveguide for smooth HF dispersion.

The custom Wharfedale Pro 12” LF transducer has a newly designed ferrite core, uses flat coil windings to aid cooling, and features a moisture rejecting cone material which allows Typhon to be used in damp or humid conditions.

Hardware

A completely new polypropylene cabinet design with a full-frontal steel grille houses the most advanced active loudspeaker ever created by Wharfedale Pro. This injection molded cabinet is carefully engineered to feature 5 carry handles making transportation easy and well balanced.

For on stage or for fixed installation, the carefully designed hardware of Typhon makes setup and positioning easy and effective. Need to wall mount or fly? With 9 x M8 rigging points and a 35mm pole socket compatible with the WPB-2 bracket, Typhon fits almost anywhere.

The Perfect Monitor Angle

Often active loudspeakers are used as floor monitors. However, at the design stage, is can led to a cabinet design compromises. To overcome this ‘compromise’ Typhon is supplied with a special wedge angle adaptor.

This ‘wedge’ gives you the perfect angle for using onstage as a floor monitor, but has not compromised the fundamental shape and design of the Typhon cabinet.

Rear Panel Technologies

The rear panel hosts all the controls and connections needed

XLR inputs, balanced jack inputs and even a balanced XLR Link output.

Sturdy switches control the powerful internal DSP and front HF driver LED.

Product Specifications:

System Type: Active 12″ 2-way

Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 55 Hz - 20 KHz

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 50 Hz - 20 KHz

Maximum SPL (peak @1 m): 129 dB

Sensitivity (@ 1 W / 1 m): 98 dB

Low Frequency Transducer:

Size: 305 mm / 12″

Voice-Coil Size: 65 mm / 2.5″

Rated Impedance: 4 Ω

High Frequency Transducer:

HF Driver Type: Compression Driver

Coil Size: 44 mm / 1.75″

Exit Size: 25 mm / 1″

Diaphragm Material: Titanium

Rated Impedance: 8 Ω

Nominal Coverage (H x V): Hybrid Symmetry Horn 100° x 80°

Amplifiers:

Type: 2 x Class D

Power Rating:

1440 W Peak (1200 W LF + 240 W HF)

720 W Continuous (600 W LF + 120 W HF)

DSP Controls: FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH

Amplifier Protection:

Power on Protection: Yes

Thermal Protection: Yes

Low Line Voltage Shut Down: Yes

Driver Protection: Yes

DC Protection: Yes

Short Protection: Yes

Clip Limiter: Yes

Limiter Indicator: Yes

Power Indicator: Yes

Inputs:

Input A Type: Balanced / Bluetooth (aptX with link Stereo)

Input Sensitivity: 775 mV (0 dBu)

Maximum Input Level: 4 V

Input Connector: 2 x XLR, 2 x 6.3 mm jack (Line/MIC)

Input Impedance: 20 K ohms

Line Output:

Line Output Connector: XLR

Loop Gain: 0 dB

AC Power Details:

Power Supply: 220240 V AC / 100120 V AC 50/60 Hz

Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options:

9 x M8 threaded inserts

Pole-mount receptacle with lock screw

Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket

Handles: 4 carry handles (on top and bottom side)

Enclosure:

Material and finish: Injection Molded Polypropylene

Color Options: Black paint

Grille Material & Finish: steel

Product Weight: 16.2 kg / 35.6 lbs.

Shipping Weight: 18.9 kg / 41.6 lbs.        

Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 17 x 25 inches.