Proel DIVA12A

The Proel DIVA12A stands out in the crowded mid-price segment of active full-range speakers with its powerful sound performance, thanks to a 12" woofer, a Class D power amplifier, and an FIR filter. An easy-to-use mixer with sound presets is also an integral part of the package. And this speaker can be used for more than just audience-facing sound reinforcement: A quick glance at the housing reveals both its shape - a practical monitor wedge - and its flexible fittings, as it can also be elevated or flown. This makes the DIVA12A just as multifunctional as the slightly more expensive DIVA15A, which has an even larger woofer. Flexibility is the watchword when it comes to connectivity, too, with Bluetooth for mobile devices, and USB ports for performers who prefer wireless microphones on stage. The ports can be quickly fitted with the necessary wireless devices, which are widely available at practically every price point.

The Proel DIVA12A's one-button operation makes it a great option for beginners: Five sound presets – individually tailored for music, live acts, powerful DJ beats, speech, and monitoring – also simplify handling, making the Proel an interesting option for the rental market, too. Smaller bands can connect their full complement of dynamic microphones, guitars, and line signals, and comedians, for example, can play musical interludes from their smartphones via Bluetooth, with a range of up to 15 metres from the stage. Touring solo artists will benefit not just from the DIVA12A's all-round flexibility, but also from the unit's ergonomically shaped transport handles. Operators of multifunctional venues, on the other hand, get a speaker that's suitable for both FOH sound reinforcement and on-stage monitoring. And everyone from fitness trainers to presenters and preachers can connect one of the many widely-available and inexpensive wireless microphones to the Proel's USB ports.