Yamaha has expanded its line-up of professional audio speakers with the release f the active DHR series and passive CHR series, each with three models addressing the demands of a variety of sound reinforcement applications and able to provide a complete fixed or portable sound reinforcement system for event spaces, clubs, ballrooms and houses of worship.
Positioned between the flagship DZR/CZR series and the affordable DBR/CBR series, all DHR and CHR units feature selected custom transducers, premium plywood cabinets and a tough Polyurea coating. They are designed for any situation where users want to upgrade a sound reinforcement system to a new level of professional quality and accuracy.
The DHR15 and CHR15 two-way, 15-inch units are designed for FOH applications, including dual angle pole mount sockets, M10 rigging options and excellent full range performance. The DHR12M and CHR12M, meanwhile, are Yamaha’s first dedicated coaxial 12-inch floor monitors, delivering precise, phase coherent monitoring in a low profile form factor. A side pole-mount adds flexible use as an out fill or a portable main PA.
The two-way DHR10 and CHR10 are 10-inch units designed for use as fill or delays, with the most flexible configuration and mounting options. These ‘utility’ speakers also feature a rotatable 90º x 60º horn so, whether pole mounted or flown using the inbuilt rigging points or with an optional U-bracket, the DHR10 and CHR10 can be installed virtually anywhere.
All DHR models feature high end class-D amplification, flexible ‘in-the-box’ DSP, easily switched line/mic inputs and an onboard, quick-access two channel mixer, while CHR models include dual NL4 connectors and advanced DSP via tailored amplifier presets available in Yamaha’s PX and PC-D series amplifiers.
‘The DHR and CHR series form an innovative new line-up of powered and passive loudspeakers, based on combining the concept of optimization for specific applications with the knowhow gained through the design, development and production of the high-end DZR/CZR and DXRmkII Series as well the most affordable DBR/CBR Series,’ says Chihaya ‘Chick’ Hirai, General Manager of Yamaha’s PA Marketing and Sales Department. ‘The addition of these six new models allow us greater flexibility in providing customers with affordable solutions that are optimised for their needs, significantly strengthening our line of professional audio speaker systems.’
The DHR and CHR series are to be available from October 2021.
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