Bose F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeakers (2x)

Bose is widely known for coming up with innovative gear, and both their consumer-grade and professional audio equipment includes countless ingenious designs. With the F1 Model 812, Bose hark back to their popular 802-speakers – the difference being that this all-new F1 model allows you to select a different coverage pattern depending on your needs. The F1 Model 812 features a stack of eight mid/high drivers mounted on a flexible wave-guide, where the top and bottom three can be adjusted to get a different projection angle. Together, all eight drivers operate as a line-array, ensuring that less power is needed to fill larger rooms with sound.

The Bose F1 Model 812: A Flexible Line-Array System
Compared to standard speakers, line-array speakers offer significantly less volume when projecting audio across longer distances. Since in the case of the F1 Model 812 you also get to tweak the projection angle, this speaker is remarkably efficient. The eight drivers are accompanied by a single 12″ woofer, which has been tucked away behind the line-array of drivers and comes backed up by an intelligent DSP-engine for optimal sound and effortless curve adjustments.

Overview
The Bose Model 812 is part of the F1 Series and as such, can be teamed up with a matching F1 Series subwoofer. By flicking the switch on the back of the unit, a low-pass filter is activated that’ll counter potential phase issues after a subwoofer has been hooked up. The back panel is also home to the inputs, which include an XLR/jack combo input for channel 1 and a stereo jack and a pair of stereo RCA inputs for channel 2, while the line output is a 3-pin XLR port. Lastly, to protect the Model 812 against overloading, Bose have thoughtfully built in a limiter that can be switched on at will.