Fathom F212 Twin 12" Powered Subwoofer
The challenges associated with designing high-output compact subwoofer systems can be quite daunting. In most cases, designers sacrifice low-frequency extension or output capability in order to keep the design small.
The Fathom® subwoofers sacrifice nothing, thanks to the dynamic advantages of their proprietary JL Audio woofers. These exceptional drivers allow for a true subwoofer passband and very high output, while keeping distortion well below audible thresholds. To extract full benefit from the excursion envelope of its woofer, each Fathom® employs an exceptionally powerful switching amplifier with a large toroidal transformer and a patented circuit designed to enhance control and fidelity.
The compact design and conventional form factor of the Fathoms apply beautifully to most home theater applications, including built-in designs. Front-mounted controls make them a dream to set up and adjust, while JL Audio’s exclusive Automatic Room Optimization circuit makes sure that response is smooth, even in challenging rooms.
JL Audio Fathom F212
Unbalanced Inputs: Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks)
Balanced Inputs: Stereo or Mono (two female XLR jacks)
Output To Slave: Balanced (one male XLR jack)
Input Modes: Master or Slave
Level Modes: Reference (fixed gain) or Variable from full mute to +15dB over reference gain
Power Modes: Off, On or Automatic Signal-Sensing
Light Modes: Off, On or Dim
Low Pass Filter Mode: Off, 12 dB per octave or 24 dB per octave
Low Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency: Variable from 30 Hz - 130 Hz
Polarity: 0 or 180 degrees
Phase: Variable from 0 - 280 degrees
ELF Trim: Variable from -12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz
NOTES: Automatic Room Optimization (A.R.O.): with included, laboratory-grade calibration microphone, defeatable
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Driver: Single 12-inch (nominal diameter)
Frequency Response (Anechoic): 20 - 97 Hz (1.5dB)
-3 dB at 19 Hz / 110 Hz
-10 dB at 15 Hz / 157 Hz
Effective Piston Area: 168 sq. in. / 0.1084 sq. m.
Effective Displacement: 574 cu. in. / 9.4 liters
Amplifier Power: 3000 watts RMS short-term
Dimensions*: 812 mm x 379 mm x 518 mm
(H) Height x (W) Width x (D) Depth
Net Weight: 100.0 kg
Cabinet Finish: High-Gloss Black
NOTES: *Height dimensions include feet.
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Fathom F212 Owners Manual
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