Description
The FBT Ventis 110A is a professional active 2 way point source loudspeaker designed for live sound, fixed installation and portable AV applications where clear output, compact cabinet design and flexible onboard processing are required. Built around a 10" low frequency driver and 1" high frequency compression driver, it provides a strong balance of output, vocal clarity and musical performance, making it suitable for venues, schools, houses of worship, bars, gyms, theatres, AV installers, hire companies and small to medium live performance spaces.
The Ventis 110A uses integrated bi-amplification, with 700W RMS dedicated to the low frequency section and 200W RMS for the high frequency section. This gives the loudspeaker a total amplifier power rating of 900W RMS, with peak amplifier power listed at 1800W. The result is a compact but capable active speaker that can deliver high sound pressure levels without requiring an external amplifier rack. FBT lists the Ventis 110A with 124dB continuous SPL and 131dB peak SPL, making it suitable for a wide range of speech, playback and live music applications.
The driver configuration includes a custom 10" low frequency woofer with a 2" voice coil and a 1" exit B&C high frequency compression driver with a 1.4" voice coil. This should be displayed in the product specification block as Low Frequency Driver: 1x 10" (VC 2") and High Frequency Driver: 1x 1" (VC 1.4"). This configuration allows the Ventis 110A to provide a frequency response of 58Hz to 20kHz at -6dB, giving it useful low-end extension for a 10" cabinet while still maintaining detailed high frequency output for speech and music.
A rotatable 80° x 50° constant directivity horn gives the speaker additional installation flexibility. The horn can be rotated to suit horizontal or vertical cabinet orientation, helping installers optimise coverage for the room or application. This is particularly useful for fixed installations, stage monitoring, under-balcony positions, front fill use and distributed loudspeaker systems where the cabinet may need to be installed in a specific orientation to suit sightlines, mounting points or coverage requirements.
The onboard DSP is a key feature of the Ventis 110A. It includes six pre-optimised presets, plus two further user memory slots that allow users to create and store their own settings using five parametric EQ filters per slot. This makes the speaker adaptable across different operating environments, from vocal reinforcement and DJ playback through to live performance, touring use and warmer playback settings. Additional DSP functions include adjustable delay from 0 to 10 metres, helping align speakers in smaller distributed systems or delay-fill applications.
The input panel is designed for practical professional use. Connectivity includes an XLR/jack combo input, XLR link output and RCA stereo input. The combo input supports connection from mixers, processors, controllers and professional audio sources, while the link output allows signal to be passed on to another speaker. The RCA stereo input gives additional flexibility for simpler playback sources, making the speaker useful for both professional and general AV applications. Input impedance is listed at 22kOhm.
The cabinet is built from 15mm birch plywood with a scratch-resistant finish, giving it a more robust construction than many moulded plastic active speakers. This makes the Ventis 110A suitable for portable work, venue use and professional installations where durability is important. The cabinet also includes an integrated handle, a 35mm pole mount and a 45° monitor taper, allowing it to be used as a main PA speaker, pole-mounted cabinet or stage monitor depending on the system requirement. It also includes six M10 suspension points and optional wall bracket compatibility for installed applications.
For AV installers and venues, the Ventis 110A is a strong choice where a compact active loudspeaker needs to deliver professional output without taking up excessive space. It can be used as a standalone speaker for smaller rooms, as part of a stereo PA system, as a stage monitor, or with subwoofers for larger music-focused systems. In schools, churches and community venues, it offers enough flexibility for speech, playback, live performance and event use. In hospitality and leisure environments, it can provide clear audio reinforcement for bars, gyms, function rooms and small stages.
The FBT Ventis 110A measures 329 x 575 x 325mm and weighs 15.6kg, making it manageable for portable use while still offering professional cabinet construction and output. Transport dimensions are listed at 420 x 675 x 400mm, with a transport weight of 18.1kg. For customers looking for a compact active 10" loudspeaker with high output, onboard DSP, rotatable coverage, birch plywood construction and flexible installation options, the Ventis 110A is a capable solution for both installed and portable sound reinforcement.