The Yamaha DXL1K is a professional-grade, column-type active PA speaker system delivering 1100 watts of Class-D power and a peak sound pressure level of 125 dB SPL. It is structurally identical to Yamaha’s popular STAGEPAS 1K mkII system but is purposefully built without a multi-channel digital mixer or Bluetooth audio playback, making it a highly streamlined choice to expand existing systems or run with external mixing consoles.
Hardware & Acoustic Design
- High-Frequency Array: Features ten 1.5-inch slim drivers arranged in a vertical line array that provides ultra-wide 170° horizontal and 30° vertical sound coverage.
- Low-Frequency Subwoofer: Houses a large 12-inch compact woofer, utilizing Yamaha’s Twisted Flare Port technology to deliver deep, distortion-free bass while minimizing wind noise.
- Class-D Amplification: Bi-amplified setup routing 600W to the high-frequency array and 500W to the subwoofer.
On-Board Controls & I/O
- 2-Channel Utility Mixer: Equipped with an easy-to-use basic interface.
- Channel 1: Features an XLR/TRS combo input with a selectable Mic/Line switch and individual level control.
- Channel 2: Offers an XLR/TRS combo line-level input with its own level control.
- Master Section: Includes a Master Level control, clip/limit indicators, and a 1-knob Master MODE control. This single dial applies optimized multi-band compression curves for Speech, Music, or Club/DJ environments.
- System Expansion: Features dedicated XLR Link In and Link Out / Thru connections. This allows you to daisy-chain multiple DXL1K units together or link directly to a STAGEPAS 1K mkII via a single XLR cable to deploy a wider, higher-output stereo array.
Build, Weight & Portability
- Fast Tool-less Setup: Assembly takes roughly one minute. The line-array column simply slots into the provided spacers, which lock into the top of the subwoofer without needing external speaker stands or audio cables.
- Rugged Exterior: The compact ABS plastic housing is finished with a high-grade, scratch-resistant polyurea coating designed to withstand heavy transport wear.
- Physical Specifications: Weighs 23 kg (50.7 lbs) and measures 334 mm x 2000 mm x 418 mm. It includes a fitted protective cover equipped with dedicated storage pouches for the column spacers.
