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I was speaking with a friend the other day and he mentioned Alto had discontinued the SXM112a, their 400w active 12" coaxial monitor. Just looked it up - in their legacy section. Too bad. It was a pretty good $300 monitor in a birch cabinet.
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I was speaking with a friend the other day and he mentioned Alto had discontinued the SXM112a, their 400w active 12" coaxial monitor. Just looked it up - in their legacy section. Too bad. It was a pretty good $300 monitor in a birch cabinet.
I recall this being mentioned in a past topic and someone pointed out that this monitor is also badged and sold by Samson as the RSXM12A. Still sells for under $300.
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I recall this being mentioned in a past topic and someone pointed out that this monitor is also badged and sold by Samson as the RSXM12A. Still sells for under $300.
Yes I have one, it doesn't have as many DSP presets but the amp module is same OEM, cabinet dimensions nearly identical and on stage I can't hear the difference. I intend to pull the drivers and compare. Need to get some more. We have 12 of the Alto and no failures, the fans are wonky but it never affects operations.
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Hi.
I recently bought one of the Samson version (RSXM12a) wedges. Most of the cabinet structure is ~1/2" MDF. Bottom and baffle are ~1/2" plywood.
Here's a link to pics I took on opening it up.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQRoHMeX6622-jn5KrIKRse4xtsGrpfW/view?usp=sharing
Brian
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Note: On the Samson user panel, there is a switch labeled "Monitor/FOH". "Monitor" setting is useful. Not sure about "FOH".
http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/RSXActive_OM_EN_v1.3.pdf
Brian
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Yes I have one, it doesn't have as many DSP presets but the amp module is same OEM, cabinet dimensions nearly identical and on stage I can't hear the difference. I intend to pull the drivers and compare. Need to get some more. We have 12 of the Alto and no failures, the fans are wonky but it never affects operations.
I think you have bought everyone's used ones here, including mine.
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I think you have bought everyone's used ones here, including mine.
ROFL, I haven't taken that Samson apart either yet.
I just bought two more from another member! I had all 12 at a corporate just two weeks ago. They make great confidence monitors.
Over the winter I am going to properly paint the back all black and hardwire the eq switch. Right now we just gaff the back and never had an issue with hear. I just rue the day someone doesn't do this and I see a giant Alto on the imag, I will probably just dig a hole and die on the spot.
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Hi.
I recently bought one of the Samson version (RSXM12a) wedges. Most of the cabinet structure is ~1/2" MDF. Bottom and baffle are ~1/2" plywood.
Here's a link to pics I took on opening it up.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQRoHMeX6622-jn5KrIKRse4xtsGrpfW/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQRoHMeX6622-jn5KrIKRse4xtsGrpfW/view?usp=sharing)
Brian
Thanks for the heads up!
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This Turbosound coaxial is about to be restocked. I'm guessing it will be better than the Alto, at the same price.
https://bit.ly/2M9N5e9
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This Turbosound coaxial is about to be restocked. I'm guessing it will be better than the Alto, at the same price.
https://bit.ly/2M9N5e9
I have some of the TFX122M-AN coming in tomorrow.
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I have some of the TFX122M-AN coming in tomorrow.
Hmmm... Looks interesting!
More power, and better looks from the audience side.
Anyone heard them?
Birch? or...
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...Birch? or...
They are a plywood cabinet with plastic caps over the plywood on the ends. I also have some of the better TFM passive version in stock and pulled the cap off of my demo cab to see what it looked like underneath.
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They are a plywood cabinet with plastic caps over the plywood on the ends. I also have some of the better TFM passive version in stock and pulled the cap off of my demo cab to see what it looked like underneath.
I've got a few of these TFX112 in a couple different rooms I work in... They're good at their price point, but have their limitations. The plastic ends get scuffed easily, not a ton of low end, gets honky in the midrange, and my biggest pet peeve with this and other self-powered Turbosound products, they seem to be more susceptible to AC-power related noise and buzz than other self powered products I've used.
All that said, if your expectations are in line with their cost, you'll probably be quite satisfied.