Barefaced Audio Unveils First Active Bass Cabinet – Compact Power with 200W Onboard
Barefaced Audio has unveiled the Activier One10T, which marks their first active bass cab. The new model has a ten-inch driver and a built-in power section. The “Activier” module pushes 200 watts per channel into four ohms and comes in two varieties.
“The Activier 1 is mono, so one input, one volume knob, one extension speaker out (connect up to two more 8 ohm cabs or one 4 ohm extension cab for more output),” the company writes. “The Activier 2 is stereo, so two inputs, two volume knobs, two extension speaker outs. On the Activier 2 One10(T) power amp channel 1 is connected to the internal speaker and extension speakon out 1. Power amp channel 2 is only connected to extension speakon out 2 – connect a second cab for stereo use, ideally a matching but passive One10(T).”
Other features include a rotary L-pad and a four-step HF control. Get the full rundown with this video from Barefaced:
The Barefaced Audio Activer One10T is available now with several options. It has a base price of around $1,250.
Barefaced Audio Activer One10T Bass Cabinet Features:
| 200W @ 4 ohms amplifier (~150W into internal 10CR) |
| Minimum recommended load 2.7 ohm |
| Resonant forced air cooling system - no fan noise! |
| Single 1/4″ high impedance instrument-line level input per ch. |
| Single volume control per channel |
| Single combi speakon+1/4″ output per channel |
| Single 10CR extended-range driver |
| Hybrid Resonator enclosure |
| Side strap handle |
| Base and side rubber feet |
| Nickel-plated 2/3-sided steel corners |
| Heavy duty black tolex |
| Powder-coated black steel grill |
| Optional high strength black or silver cloth grill |
| White piping and damped friction/velcro fit on cloth grills |
| APT80 high output low distortion tweeter |
| Custom designed 4th order low F3 crossover |
| Four step HF control (off, -3dB, flat, +3dB) - from original One10 tone to absolute clarity |
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