RCF ART 935-A - Returned (Condition: Very Good)

Active 18" Speaker With 1400 Watts!

The ART 935-A delivers cutting-edge technologies and out-of-this-world sound for demanding audio applications. The combination of a 3" titanium/neodymium compression driver, a 15" woofer, a 2-channel 2100 W amplifier and a Constant Directivity TrueResistive Waveguide provides consistent 100° x 60° coverage of the listening area with up to 133 dB SPL of distortion-free sound. Whether used as a stand-alone FOH system, as a satellite (with subwoofer), as a stage monitor or flown: the compact ART 935-A is powerful and reliable.

As the most versatile powered speaker in its class, it also offers multiple mounting points for permanent installations. Thanks to RCF-exclusive FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control algorithms, precisely tuned to each model, your audience experiences utterly transparent sound reproduction and an extensive, punchy bass range. The elegant polypropylene enclosure is reinforced with an internal M-frame for stability. This makes it easy to transport and allows secure mounting on a pole, flown, on a wall or on a truss using the various attachment points.

Power That Moves

The most powerful amplifier in its class. RCF transducers are continuously optimized—and so are the amplifiers. With 2100 W power, the ART 9 series’ 2-channel Class-D amplifier is 50 percent more powerful than its predecessors, delivering impressive sound pressure levels with ultra-fast attack and a natural transient response while minimizing heat loss. The ART 9 speakers are so energy-efficient they require no cooling fan. Instead, the amplifier is mounted at the rear of the enclosure to a fixed heat exchanger with no moving parts. The amplifier, physically connected to the inner chassis, remains securely in place. The input signal path is optimized for low distortion and features an advanced limiter for extra protection that preserves the tonal characteristics of the input at all levels. All ART 9 amplifiers are certified for maximum safety (EN62368-1) and are powered by a highly efficient yet ultra-lightweight switching power supply.

Stable Enclosure Thanks to M-Frame

The professional look of the ART 9 enclosures is ideal for live events and permanent installations. The elegant polypropylene cabinet is based on an entirely new construction principle. The front grille of extremely durable steel protects both the transducers and the bass-reflex ports. The specially developed M-frame connects the four inner sides of the cabinet to the amplifier to prevent cabinet deformation and ensure outstanding acoustic damping even at extreme levels. The frames also act as a supporting structure to better protect the enclosure from mechanical stress.

Bass Motion Control

To achieve extended bass reproduction and greater output, our development team replaced the standard high-pass filter with a forward-looking technology. Introducing BMC (Bass Motion Control), our innovative feature for controlling woofer excursion. ART 9 speakers with BMC handle even the lowest audible frequencies without compromising woofer stability—for a linear, extended bass range and a balanced sound.

BMC is an algorithm that comprehensively analyzes the dynamic behavior of the woofer and, based on that specific data, restricts only excessive excursions. This allows the transducer full freedom for signal reproduction. Standard high-pass filters aim to prevent woofer damage but also affect phase behavior. Thanks to the new BMC algorithm, that problem is now history. In combination with FiRPHASE technology, BMC elevates the ART 9 series to a new level of DSP audio performance previously unseen in this speaker class.

Innovative Electroacoustic Design

The secret of the ART 9 series lies in the enclosure design. The new True Resistive Waveguide combines several technological innovations—both at the transducers and in the special enclosure design with bass-reflex port—which were developed based on finite-element analyses and extensive measurements in our in-house low-reflection rooms. Thanks to FiRPHASE technology and the novel enclosure construction, this is the happy ending to your search for the perfect sound. The TRW Waveguide acoustically mimics a resonance-free resistive load and thus reduces the typical high-frequency distortions caused by the horn. Thanks to asymmetric sound processing, the waveguide ensures constant coverage and an improved stereo image across the entire listening area.

Legendary Transducers

Premium Compression Drivers

The ND840 compression driver with a titanium diaphragm and 3" voice coil enables a very low crossover frequency of 800 Hz. This improves transient response, shortens decay time and increases efficiency. With their low weight and high power handling, RCF’s neodymium drivers set benchmarks for reliability and performance.

Powerful Woofer

A powerful 15" transducer with a 3" voice coil delivers punchy bass. The low-mid reproduction is precise, transparent and distortion-free.

A New Perspective on Linearity

RCF speakers are developed using proprietary, advanced FIR filter technology that guarantees a transparent sound image, absolute clarity and a perfect stereo image. The special FiRPHASE filters enable even sound distribution to all listeners without phase distortion at minimal latency across the system.