Das Audio ACTION-508A

An ACTION-500 Speaker Designed as a "Small Pro"

The DAS ACTION-508A is part of the ACTION-500 series with a clear philosophy: to offer a compact sound reinforcement speaker that maintains a manufacturing and sound rendering approach oriented towards "field" use. The choice of birch plywood, identical to that used on the brand's touring systems, contributes to a reproduction described as warmer and more natural, while ensuring true durability for stage, touring gigs, and fixed installations.

Who is the DAS ACTION-508A For?

This 2-way active speaker targets users who want an easy-to-transport and quick-to-set-up solution: bands, DJs, solo artists, event technicians, companies (speeches, A/V, conferences), or venues looking for a discreet system. Thanks to its controlled directivity and rotatable horn, it adapts equally well to front-of-house sound reinforcement or use as a stage monitor when space is limited.

DAScontrol, DSP, and Connectivity: A Speaker Ready for Live Use

Beyond power, the ACTION-508A stands out with an all-in-one approach designed for real-world situations: plug in, adjust, play. Its biamplified class D amplification powers a 20 cm low-frequency driver (8GV) and a high-frequency driver M-34, with a peak sound pressure level rated at 122 dB SPL.

24-bit DSP and LCD Screen: Quick Adjustments, Consistent Results

The DAScontrol interface provides a 24-bit DSP and a rear LCD screen to quickly tailor the speaker to the context: tonal correction, monitor mode adaptation, time alignment, or input level management. This is especially useful when the speaker's role changes during an event (music playback, speech, DJ set, monitor).

Settings Directly Accessible

The following functions are user-configurable: presets (Live, Dance, Monitor), high-pass filter (HPF), delay (0 to 9.9 meters), LCD screen brightness, settings lock with or without password, and automatic standby when no audio signal is detected.

Field-Oriented Connectivity

To easily integrate with a mixing console, mixer, or lightweight system, the speaker offers 2 balanced XLR inputs (mic and line), one 3.5 mm AUX mini-jack input, and one XLR output for loop-through. Power is supplied via a powerCON connector, convenient for secure stage connection.

Technical specifications

Bluetooth

No

Frequency range (-10 dB)	65 Hz - 20 kHz	Control	DAScontrol
Horizontal coverage (-6 dB)	90deg	Power consumption	230 V / 115 V 0.8 A / 1.6 A
Vertical coverage	60deg	Power supply	powerCON
Maximum peak SPL at 1 m	122 dB	Material	birch plywood
System	active biamplification	Geometry	trapezoidal
Amplifier	dual-channel class D	Mounting points	M8
Nominal amplifier power (continuous)	360 W	Finish	durable ISO-flex paint
Nominal amplifier power (peak)	720 W peak	Color	black
Input type	balanced	Dimensions (H x W x D)	485 x 285 x 260 mm
Input impedance	20 kohms	Net weight	11.9 kg
Input sensitivity	1.95 V (+8 dBu)	Low-frequency driver (LF)	8GV (20 cm)
Audio input connectors	2 x female XLR	High-frequency driver (HF)	M-34
AUX input	1 x 3.5 mm mini-jack	Horn / waveguide	BCT-96
Loop (thru)	1 x male XLR