Studio sound. Live performance.
StudioLive® 312AI Active Integration loudspeakers deliver studio-monitor accuracy onstage with unprecedented onboard processing and networking features in a compact form factor. PreSonus® Active Integration technology enables wireless and wired networking control for setup, tuning, and monitoring functions, using an iPad®, a Mac® or Windows®laptop, or both. The StudioLive 312AI provides the best imaging and intelligibility in its class, making it an ideal choice for installations and mobile applications where high fidelity matters.
Three-way coverage with power to spare.
A compact, full-range system with a smooth midrange and rich low end, the StudioLive 312AI delivers 3-way coverage, with a 12-inch low-frequency driver and our proprietary 8-inch, CoActual® coaxial speaker for mid- and high-frequency reproduction. These transducers are driven by a hefty 2,000W RMS of triamplified, Class D power, all housed in a compact enclosure. The 312AI is time- and phase-aligned to form a true 4-way system when paired with the StudioLive 18sAI subwoofer, with or without the highpass filter engaged, to provide an optional overlap at 100 Hz for applications that require a little more low-end punch.
The CoActual difference.
PreSonus’ proprietary CoActual 8-inch, horn-loaded coaxial speaker offers a consistent acoustic center and is responsible for high- and mid-frequency reproduction. The single point source provided by this coaxial design offers unique advantages, thanks to the driver’s symmetrical response. The net result is exceptional 3D imaging and a natural listening experience that reveals the subtlest details.
Networkable with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Dante.
The StudioLive 312AI comes equipped for wireless and wired communications over an Ethernet or Wi-Fi local area network for monitoring and control over custom tuning settings. Better yet, add the SL-Dante-SPK option card to create a Dante network and ditch your analog cables in favor of lightweight CAT5e or CAT6 cables.
Features
Main Components
- Unique coaxial design integrates a custom-designed, 8-inch, ferrite midrange driver and 1.75-inch titanium compression driver with Temporal Equalization™ and Coaxial Speaker Coherence Alignment
- 12-inch, custom-designed, ferrite, low-frequency transducer
- 2,000 watt, triamped, Class D amplification
- LF 2×500 watts / 1×1,000 watts
- MF 1×500 watts
- HF 1×500 watts
- Active Integration 32-bit, 96 kHz DSP with more processing power than three rack speaker processors
- 32-bit floating-point DSP with asymmetric three-way crossover, Temporal Equalization™ for horn reflection, linear time- and amplitude-anomalies correction, performance contouring, dynamic limiting, and excursion limiting
- XMAX Class A mic preamp with 12V phantom power
- Universal Switch mode power supply with power-factor correction
Controls and Networking
- 4 operation modes optimized for:
- Normal — live front-of-house
- MP3 — music playback
- Floor Monitor — stage wedge
- User — customizable preset
- Line-level input with attenuation
- Speaker-attenuation control
- Balanced XLR Mix output
- External Subwoofer mode activates a low-cut filter and alignment delay for combining StudioLive 18sAI subwoofer with 312AI in a true 4-way system
- Wireless or wired networking with free SL Room Control software for Mac®, Windows®, and iPad® enables complete setup, tuning, and monitoring
- Network Setup Wizard automatically detects each speaker and allows you to quickly connect to your wireless router network
- Remote control over Maximum SPL/output level, high-pass filter, onboard operational modes, performance monitoring, mute, and speaker delay
- 31-band graphic EQ and 8-band parametric EQ (total of 10, including feedback notch filter)
- Visually display room layout on a laptop or iPad
- Edit, save, recall, and share speaker-setup parameters
Convenience Features
- Comfortable, ergonomic handles
- Integrated M10 fly points and pole mounts
- Ships with Ethernet connection for wired control; optional Dante™ card
Technical Specifications
Acoustic Performance
• Configuration 3-way, triamplified loudspeaker system
• Frequency Response (-10 dB) 50 Hz to 23 kHz
• Frequency Response (-6 dB) 56 Hz to 22 kHz
• Nominal Coverage (-6 dB) 90° x 60°
• Maximum Peak SPL 131 dB
• Crossover Frequency LF: (overlapped) 100 Hz – 1 kHz, HF: 1.8 kHz
• Directivity Index (DI) 10 dB, >500 Hz
• Directivity Factor (Q) 10.0, >500 Hz
Transducer
• LF Transducer 1×12″ Ferrite
• MF Transducer 8″ CoActual™
• HF Transducer 1.75″ compression driver
Amplifier
• Type Class D
• Total Power Output 2,000W (total power without protection algorithms and limiter enabled)
• LF Power 2 x 500W
• MF Power 500W
• HF Power 500W
• Rated THD <0.05% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Dynamic Range 119 dB (A-weighted)
• Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Cooling Free air convection
Connections and Controls
• Input Channels 1 mic, 1 line
• Input Connector Types 1 XLR (F), 1 combo
• Phantom Power 15 VDC (Ch. 1 only)
• Mic Input Impedance 1 kΩ
• Line Input Impedance 10 kΩ
• Maximum Input +22 dBu
• Output Connector 1 XLR (M) – Mix out
• Controls Mic Level (Variable: Off to +48 dB), Line Attenuation (Variable: -24 dB to 0 dB), Speaker Attenuation (Variable: -24 dB to 0 dB)
• Indicators DSP Preset, HPF On/Off, Network Connected, Network Activity, Wi-Fi Setup, Wi-Fi On, Signal, Limit, Clip, Thermal
DSP
• Contour Presets Normal, LBR Source, Floor Monitor
• HPF 100 Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley
• Bit Depth 24-bit
• Sample Rate 96 kHz
Enclosure
• Material Eucalyptus Plywood
• Finish Chemline™ polyurethane
• Grille Powder-coated steel
• Dimensions (HxDxW) 24.8″ x 19.5″ x 16.4″
• (629.92 mm x 495.3 mm x 416.56 mm)
• Unit Weight 62 lbs (28.12 kg)
• Handles One on each side
• Monitor Angle 50°
Safety
• Amplifier Protection Over-current, DC, over/under-voltage, over-temperature, high frequency
• Transducer Protection 4-ch. multi-threat limiter
Power
• AC Power Input 100-230V~, 50-60 Hz
• AC Power Consumption (1/8 Power) 250W
Suspension Mounting
• Rigging Points 12 M10
• Mounting 35 mm, 2-position