The NX 985-A is a professional three-way active speaker engineered to deliver exceptional audio performance for bands, DJs, clubs, and rental companies. Featuring a 2100 W Class-D amplifier, this speaker produces up to 138 dB of distortion-free sound, covering the full frequency range from 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Its three-way design combines a 1.75″ neodymium compression driver, an 8″ midrange, and a 15″ high-power woofer to provide clear, detailed audio with remarkable coherence and imaging. The speaker’s rugged, all-plywood cabinet is tour-ready and includes M10 rigging points for easy installation, while True Outdoor Protection connectors ensure reliable performance in harsh environments. The NX 985-A can be used as a standalone system, coupled with another NX 985-A, or paired with the SUB 8008-AS subwoofer for a powerful four-way setup, delivering extreme SPL output and precise bass motion control across all frequencies. Designed for professionals, it combines high power, durability, and cutting-edge digital processing to maintain pristine sound integrity in demanding live sound scenarios.
Key Features
- High-Power Amplification:
The 2100 W Class-D amplifier delivers ultra-fast transient response and extreme SPL, ensuring distortion-free performance across all frequencies. - Three-Way Precision Drivers:
Featuring a neodymium compression driver, 8″ midrange, and 15″ woofer, the NX 985-A produces clear, detailed audio with coherent coverage and minimal phase distortion. - Bass Motion Control and FiRPHASE:
Advanced woofer excursion management and FiRPHASE processing maintain extended linearity, precise imaging, and phase-coherent sound for every listener.
Tour-Ready Design:
Built for demanding live applications, the NX 985-A features a durable all-wood cabinet with ergonomic handles and multiple M10 rigging points. Its robust construction ensures reliability during transport and installation, making it ideal for touring bands, clubs, and event rental setups. True Outdoor Protection connectors safeguard against moisture and UV exposure, while the convection-cooled amplifier provides silent operation with no moving parts.
Superior Sound Reproduction:
The combination of RCF’s precision drivers and advanced digital processing produces high-fidelity audio with exceptional clarity. The 1.75″ neodymium compression driver and 8″ midrange deliver crystal-clear highs and detailed vocals, while the 15″ woofer with Bass Motion Control handles low frequencies with minimal distortion and fast transient response, ensuring immersive and balanced sound throughout the listening area.
Flexible Configuration Options:
The NX 985-A can operate as a standalone speaker, coupled with another NX 985-A for increased coverage, or paired with the SUB 8008-AS subwoofer for a high-power four-way system. Adjustable crossover frequencies, high-pass filters, and volume controls allow fine-tuning to suit any live sound environment or installation requirement, offering unmatched versatility for professionals.
Specifications
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz ÷ 20000 Hz
- Max SPL @ 1m: 138 dB
- Horizontal Coverage Angle: 100°
- Vertical Coverage Angle: 60°
- Compression Driver: 1 x 1.75” neodymium
- Midrange: 1 x 8” neodymium
- Woofer: 1 x 15” high power
- Input Signal: Balanced/Unbalanced
- Input Connectors: Combo XLR/Jack
- Output Connectors: XLR
- Input Sensitivity: -2 dBu / +4 dBu
- Crossover Frequencies: Bass/Mid 320 Hz, Mid/High 1200 Hz
- Protections: Thermal, Excursion, RMS
- Limiter: Soft Limiter
- Controls: Linear, 2 Speakers, High Pass, Volume
- Total Power: 2100 W Peak
- High Frequencies: 200 W Peak
- Mid Frequencies: 500 W Peak
- Low Frequencies: 1400 W Peak
- Cooling: Convection
- Power Connections: Powercon TRUE1 TOP IN/OUT
- Cabinet Material: Plywood
- Handles: 1 Side
- Rigging Points: 3 x M10 Top, 1 x M10 each side, 1 x M10 bottom, 2 x M10 rear
- Pole Mount: 35 mm insert
- Grille: Steel
- Colour: Black
- Dimensions: 1075 mm H x 461 mm W x 475 mm D
- Weight: 45 kg
