Bose Professional F1 Model 812 Altifalante ativo

Bose F1 Model 812 — Flexible Array Power for Live Sound

The Bose Professional F1 Model 812 Flexible Array loudspeaker is a 1000-watt powered portable PA that lets performers control vertical coverage by physically reshaping the speaker array. Eight mid/high drivers sit on a hinged flexible baffle that snaps into four positions — Straight, C, J, and Reverse J — so the same cabinet covers floor-level gigs, elevated stages, or raked seating without re-engineering the rig. A 12-inch high-power woofer and a lower-than-conventional 600 Hz crossover deliver full-range sound with vocal clarity that holds up at club volumes.

What Makes the F1 Model 812 Different

Unlike conventional two-way PAs with a single horn-loaded compression driver, this model uses an eight-driver array on a flexible baffle — line-array thinking scaled into a single 20.2 kg cabinet. Internal DSP automatically retunes the EQ every time the array is reshaped, so tonal balance stays consistent whether the cabinet faces seated crowds or a standing-room dance floor. Hidden cable channels in the optional F1 Subwoofer stand keep stage wiring out of sight during load-in and load-out.

Technical Parameters — Power, Drivers, and Connectivity

A 1000 W Class D amplifier drives nine transducers through a 600 Hz 4th-order Butterworth crossover, with a dynamic limiter protecting the drivers from clipping at peak levels.

• Frequency Range: 43 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) — full-range response from sub-bass to airy highs
• Max SPL: 132 dB @ 1 m — covers audiences up to 1000 with the F1 Subwoofer
• The internal setup consists of 1 × 12" (305 mm) woofer plus 8 × 2.25" (57 mm) mid/high drivers in a bi-amped Class D design.
• Inputs: XLR-1/4" combo, RCA stereo pair, 1/4" TS/TRS — connect a mic, line source, or instrument directly
• Coverage: 100° horizontal × 40° vertical (adjustable)
• Dimensions / Weight: 663 × 371 × 333 mm / 20.2 kg — fits a standard 35 mm pole mount

Who the F1 Model 812 Is Built For

The Bose F1 Model 812 is the right choice for solo musicians, bands, mobile DJs, and houses of worship who need a single powered cabinet that adapts to changing venues without re-rigging. Gigging players who move between clubs, conference rooms, and outdoor stages benefit from the four array shapes and automatic EQ rebalancing — no extra processing required. Schools, universities, and business presenters get a self-contained PA with mic, instrument, and playback inputs on the rear panel, plus compatibility with Bose T4S and T8S ToneMatch mixers for larger setups.