The Dark Matter LCD display and associated selector knob allow users to choose various parameters of operation for the DSP-based EQ. This includes bass and treble control access, as well as EQ presets for different applications or speaker positions/locations. These presets provide users with a highly flexible method of configuring the powered speaker system for a specific use with minimal time and effort.
Fan cooled for maximum reliability, the DM 115 features Peavey's exclusive Quadratic Throat Waveguide technology that helps deliver pristine, precise sound. The ultra-reliable Dark Matter series enclosures are built tough with steel grilles and rugged injection molded cabinets. Their convenient design allows for use as floor monitors or pole-mounted speakers. Perfect for band, DJ or other musical applications, the Dark Matter enclosures produce crystal clear professional audio.
Peavey Dark Matter DM115 Features
- Two-way bi-amplified analog amp powered speaker system
- DX™14 compression driver, with 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm
- 15" heavy-duty woofer
- DSP processing is 64 bit double-precision
- Dynamic bass boost function
- Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack with balanced input
- Thru output is via a male XLR jack
- Exclusive Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ technology, 110 by 80 degree coverage
- A Mic/Line switch provides for two different gain settings
- Rugged plastic injection-molded trapezoidal enclosure
- DSP I/O is at 96 kHz and 24 bits, with low-jitter, professional grade components
- Cabinet has dual rear corner angled sides for floor monitor use
- Fan cooled for maximum reliability
- Full-coverage perforated steel grille, with powder coat finish
- Multiple Factory Preset EQ settings for the DSP crossover system
- Pole mount molded-in for 1 3/8" diameter poles
- User Preset EQ storage provisions allow storing custom presets for later recall
- Frequency Response62 Hz to 19 kHz, +/- 6 dB, anechoic environment
- Usable Low Frequency Limit (-10 dB point anechoic)52 Hz
- Nominal Sensitivity (1W @1M, swept sine input in anechoic environment)96 dB (average)
- Max. SPL (1m)124 dB SPL peak with music
- Radiation Angle (measured at -6 dB point of polar response)Nominal: 110° horizontal x 80° vertical
- Transducer ComplementHeavy-duty 15” woofer with 2” voice coil & 44 oz. magnet; DX™14 1.4” titanium diaphragm dynamic compression driver
- Box Tuning Frequency53 Hz
- Electroacoustic Crossover Frequency3,000 Hz
- Crossover Typeinternal Electronic DSP based two-way crossover with driver EQ, level matching, bass boost, limiting and subsonic filtering
- Crossover Slopes24 dB/octave (4th order) low pass, 24dB/octave (fourth order) high pass, both with staggered poles and driver EQ
- Input ConnectionsOne combo female XLR / 1/4” phone jack providing balanced line-level operation from the 1/4” jack section, and the XLR section
- Output ConnectionsOne male XLR jack. The Thru jack is intended for the use of linking multiple DM™115‘s in a line or to provide a feed to a powered subwoofer, or other electronics that needs to receive a full range version of the input signal
- Enclosure Materials & Finishblack polypropylene plastic with textured surface, black powder-coated perforated full-coverage grille
- Mounting Provisions4 rubber feet provide vibration free floor or stage use, and a molded-in stand mounting cup is on the bottom
- Dimensions (HxWxD)28.3" x 16.75" x 15"
- Weight42 pounds