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Design with
Distinction
In a REL product line defined by gorgeous
cabinetry, perhaps no model has received a more
comprehensive update than 212 Black Label. A
single vertical strake runs the cabinet’s height,
capped by a distinctive crown badge that signals
its refined status. On the top panel, an
all-black badge framed in carbon fibre further
marks it as Black Label. The warm silver,
bead-blasted handles have a raw titanium feel,
both striking and practical, while solid billet
aluminum inside keeps things safe and steady,
cutting down on unwanted resonance. An optional
premium wood grille enhances both airflow and
aesthetics, completing a design of unmistakable
authority and refinement.
Driven with
Authority
Driver development lies at the core of every
REL. For 212 Black Label, both active and
passive elements were re-engineered to handle
the massive outputs made possible by its uprated
1,000-watt amplifier. Dual 12" CarbonAlloy™
active drivers, fitted with lightweight
carbon-fibre center caps, release more energy on
every stroke, yielding speed and control at
levels unheard of in earlier designs. To match,
the dual passive radiators were redesigned with
longer suspensions and greater excursion,
allowing the system to traverse massive
distances without strain. The result is a
subwoofer that plays some 40% louder than its
predecessor. For the engineers, the real triumph
was refining every nuanced aspect of
performance, made clear each time ultra-dynamic
movie scenes or sprawling, complex pieces of
music flow effortlessly without strain.
Outrageousness
Amplified
Like its Carbon Special Black Label stablemate,
212 Black Label is powered by a newly developed
1,000-watt hybrid amplifier that marries the
current delivery of high-current Class A/B
monoblocks with the efficiency of a Linear Class
D output stage. This best-of-both-worlds design
delivers immense dynamic power while consuming
just 40 watts at idle — no more than a handful
of night lights. Peaks of over 1,200 watts can
be sustained for extended periods, producing
explosive authority without strain. The result
is an amplifier that sounds urgent, driven, and
unshakably powerful, yet refined enough to
underpin reference-grade stereo systems and
anchor the largest theaters with complete
composure.
Analog
Filtered to Perfection
All REL input filters are 100% analog — among
the fastest ever offered in a subwoofer. We
choose analog because it is the only way to
achieve natural sound. At the center is our
famous High Level Input, which connects directly
to the speaker outputs of your main amplifier.
This does not draw power; instead, it carries
the complete sonic signature of your system,
allowing REL to blend seamlessly with your
speakers, a trait reviewers have celebrated for
decades. And for systems where High Level isn’t
possible, our low-level input employs the very
same filter circuit, available via both RCA and
XLR connections, delivering the speed,
naturalness, and integration REL is known for.
For theatre and dual-use systems, REL allows
High Level and .1/LFE to be run together, so
music gains natural integration, while movie
soundtracks deliver the full impact intended by
the mix.
Wired For
Sound…Wirelessly
Sometimes the best wire is no wire. Quality
cables are a given in high-end audio systems,
but there are occasions where it is impractical,
unsafe, or unsightly to drape a cable across the
room. REL delivers the ultimate solution with
Airship Direct™, our optional wireless system
that transmits wide-bandwidth, compound signals,
carrying both High Level and .1/LFE
simultaneously. Even with the immense scale and
output of 212 Black Label, Airship Direct™
preserves the speed, transparency, and authority
that define REL. It allows seamless transitions
between music and movies without ever touching
the controls, all from a single module that
plugs neatly into the rear panel and stays
invisible in your room. Simple, direct,
uncompromised: Airship Direct™.
Specifications
- Type: (2) Front-firing active drivers, (1)
rear passive, (1) down-firing passive
- Active Driver Size & Material: (2) 12 in.
(305mm) long-throw, CarbonAlloy™ cone structure,
die cast
alloy chassis.
- Passive Radiator Size & Material: Rear: 12 in.
(305mm)CarbonAlloy™ cone structure, die cast
alloy
chassis; Down: 12 in. (305mm) CarbonAlloy™ cone structure, die cast
alloy chassis.
- Low Frequency Extension: -6dB at 18 Hz
- Input Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon,
Low Level (2) RCA, (1) LFE RCA, (1) LFE XLR
- Output Connectors: High Level Neutrik Speakon,
(1) Low Level RCA, (1) LFE RCA or (1) LFE XLR
- Power Output: 1,000 watts (RMS)
- Amplifier Type: Linear Class D
- Wireless Capability: REL AirShip Direct (sold
separately)
- Dual Parametric Filter: N/A
- Finish: Piano Black Lacquer 8 coats
- Dimensions: W x H x D 362 x 840 x 523.3 mm
- Net Weight: 60.8 kg
Protection System
- Fully Electronic Set Safe: Yes
- D.C. Fault: Yes
- Output Short: Yes
- Mains Input Voltage: 220-240 volts, 110-120
volts for certain markets
- Fuses: 8 Amp semi delay 220 volts operation,
15 Amp semi delay 120 volts operation
Supplied Accessories
- Mains Lead: Yes
- Neutrik Speakon: Yes (10 Meters Nominal)
- Interconnect: N/A
- User Manual: Yes
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