Near/midfield monitor with all the advantages of ADAM's folded ribbon tweeter and the unique mirrored S3A design at a lower
price point.
The P33A-A powered monitor from ADAM Audio is an excellent choice for recording
enthusiasts who want the advantages of ADAM's unique mirrored S3A design for less. Like the S3A, one woofer acts as a full-range
driver with the second woofer joining it only below 150Hz. This unusual approach effectively doubles the area and power of
the woofer when it needs to respond to deeper frequencies, resulting in an exceptional low end without compromising midrange
performance.
The P33A-A is a shielded near/midfield monitor and has three 100W amplifiers that deliver outstanding
dynamic performance. It can be used either horizontally or vertically, so that very flexible positioning within the studio
is possible.
Accelerated Ribbon Technology
The A.R.T. (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) tweeters
and midrange units take a completely new approach in kinematics to move air and improve the quality of music reproduction.
Based on the original works of Dr. Oskar Heil, who invented his "Air Motion Transformer" back in 1972, new electroacoustic
transducers have been developed that are based on improved layouts and new materials. The membrane consists of a lamella like
folded diaphragm whose single folds move according to the alternate current, thus squeezing air in and out. All other loudspeaker
drive units, whether they are voice coil driven, electrostatics, piezos or magnetostatics, act like a piston, moving air in
a 1:1 ratio. This is undesirable, as the specific weight of air is much lower than that of the driving mechanics. Speaking
in terms of electrical Engineering one could say there is a bad match between source and load. The A.R.T. principle achieves
a 4:1 velocity transformation between driving diaphragm and driven air, i. e. the air moves in and out four times faster than
the folds itself are moving. This superior "motor" is responsible for the enormous clarity and transient reproduction that
is to be heard from the A.R.T. drive units.
A.R.T. tweeters are superior in musical clarity and transient reproduction.
They have an above average efficiency of ~93 dB/W/m, a perfectly linear impedance of 3.2 ? 0.05 Ohms, an equally perfect phase
response of +/- 1 degree within the used bandwidth, a reasonable directivity characteristic and a thermal power handling that
exceeds that of 1" domes by a factor of 2 to 3. Summed up here is a completely new transducer that has no weaknesses in terms
of operation, compatibility, reliability or other electroacoustic specifications. Looking back into loudspeaker history you
will not find anything comparable.
Note: The P33A-A designed to be a matched pair with the Adam Audio P33A-B (sold
separately).
ADAM Audio P33A-A Powered Studio Monitor A Speaker Specifications:
- Design: 3-way active bass reflex speaker
- Woofer: 7"(182mm), Nomex cone
- Tweeter: A.R.T.
- Frequency response (? 3 dB): 34Hz - 35kHz
- Panel (rear-mounted):
Input/HF gain, Hi/Lo EQ
- Power: 2x 100W (sin), 150W (RMS)
- Inputs: Balanced XLR
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 20" x 9" x 11" (500 x 230 x 280mm)
- Weight: 34 lbs (15kg)
- Warranty:
2 years
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