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dBTechnologies Launches OPERA NONA Series

Opera NONA

dBTechnologies launched the OPERA NONA Series, a new artist-focused addition to its expanding OPERA family. The solution is available in dual-10-inch and dual-12-inch models and combines dual woofers with a coaxial mid-high section for a quasi-three-way acoustic design. A two-channel onboard preamp and flexible cabinet geometry aim to allow NONA to work as a main loudspeaker, floor monitor or mounted system.

The company said that the OPERA NONA was tdesigned o explore new possibilities within one of the brand’s longest running loudspeaker families. Like the OPERA REEVO, the new OPERA NONA is designed and manufactured in Italy for the U.S. market, expanding the OPERA family with a platform developed specifically for performers.The OPERA NONA serves as a mid-level upgrade to the series, is designed for musicians, DJs and portable PA users, offering direct source connectivity.

Each NONA cabinet has two balanced combo XLR/TRS inputs with independent level controls. Channel 1 accepts mic or line signals, and Channel 2 accepts line signals or a high-impedance instrument source. It also features balanced XLR output that can carry either a direct Channel 1 link or the complete onboard mix, allowing a performer to connect a microphone and instrument directly, set the levels at the cabinet and feed a second loudspeaker without adding a mixer to a system. The performer can then use the same cabinet as a floor monitor when the application
changes.

The company said the system crosses over at 1,900 Hz and produces a 90-degree by 60-degree coverage pattern. This more controlled dispersion supports portable systems working in tighter rooms, on compact stages or in applications where energy must be kept off nearby walls and other performance areas. Linear-phase FIR processing runs at 24-bit/48 kHz. The eight-position rotary DSP control provides seven application presets: Club, Vocal, Bass Reduction, Playback, Bass Boost, Wedge Vocal and Wedge Playback. This places upright main-speaker and floor-monitor voicings on the same direct control without requiring menu navigation. Peak, RMS and thermal limiters protect the system as operating levels and program material change.

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The OPERA NONA 210 is powered by two 10-inch woofers with 2.5-inch voice coils and reaches a maximum SPL of 131.5dB. The company said its frequency response extends from 55 Hz to 20 kHz at -10 dB and from 60 Hz to 20 kHz at -6dB. It is suitable for vocals, instruments, smaller event systems and monitor duty. The OPERA NONA 212 employs two 12-inch woofers with 2.5-inch voice coils, reaches 132.5 dB maximum SPL and extends from 48 Hz to 20 kHz at -10dB and from 52 Hz to 20 kHz at -6dB. dBtechnologies said that this makes the solution suitable for full-range playback, DJ systems, larger rooms and main-speaker use.

The polypropylene enclosure supports two floor-monitor positions, giving performers a choice of aiming angles for different stage distances and listening positions. Three integrated handles, two at the sides and one at the top, support frequent load-ins. A 36 mm pole socket and three M10 fixing points are standard. The optional WB-NONA bracket supports horizontal or vertical mounting, extending the same platform into side-fill, delay, school, worship, community-venue and light installation applications.

OPERA NONA 210 and 212 will begin shipping in the U.S. on Sept. 29, 2026.

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