Vibe BlackAir V12 User manual

BlackAir V12
Active Bass Enclosure
Model: BLACKAIRV12-V2

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Height 371mm (14.6”)
Width 633mm (24.9”)
Depth 430mm (16.9”)
550 Watts
1600 Watts
25 AmpFuse rating
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