Laney LFR-212 Gitarren-Lautsprecher

Laney LFR-212 — 800W FRFR Active Guitar Cabinet for Digital Rigs

The Laney LFR-212 is a powerhouse active FRFR cabinet, designed to move air and faithfully reproduce the varied tones of any digital guitar setup with precision. Built around two custom 12-inch woofers and a 1-inch LaVoce compression driver, this 800W powered cab delivers a flat, full-range response from 47Hz to 20kHz. Designed for guitarists moving away from tube amps, it provides a stage-ready speaker that does not color digital tone. Closed-back plywood construction and a slant front baffle project sound directly at the standing player.

What Sets the LFR-212 Apart

Unlike generic powered PA speakers, this cabinet is voiced specifically for guitar, with a custom 12-inch driver pairing and a dedicated 1-inch LaVoce compression horn. A switchable cabinet-emulated XLR DI out (with 1x12 and 4x12 IR options) sends a miked-up tone directly to front-of-house, eliminating the need for a stage microphone. An illuminated front baffle adds visual flair on dark stages.

Power and Driver Configuration — Stage-Ready Headroom

For digital-rig players, headroom matters more than raw wattage. The 800W amplification section delivers enough clean output to keep up with a full band, while the dual 12-inch woofers move serious air on drop-tuned passages.

• Total Power: 800 W — clean, breakup-free headroom for stage and rehearsal
• Drivers: 2 x 12-inch custom woofers + 1-inch LaVoce compression driver — full-range coverage from sub-bass to high-frequency detail
• Frequency Range: 47 Hz – 20 kHz — reproduces the entire guitar spectrum plus overtones

I/O and Onboard Controls — Built for the Modeler Workflow

Modern guitarists running Helix, Kemper, Quad Cortex, or Fractal units need flexible I/O. The combo XLR/jack input accepts signals directly from a modeler output, while the aux in handles backing tracks or click.

• Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo, 1 x aux in — accepts modeler output plus backing tracks
• Outputs: 1 x XLR DI out with switchable cabinet emulation, 1 x 1/4" link out — feeds FOH and a second cab
• Controls: Level, HF Trim, cabinet-emulation switch (1x12 / 4x12) — shapes top end and DI character on the fly

Cabinet Construction and Dimensions — Road-Ready Build

The closed-back plywood enclosure delivers tight, controlled low-end, while the angled front baffle aims the sound at the standing player.

• Cabinet Type: Angled (slant) front baffle — projects sound upward toward the performer
• Construction: Plywood enclosure, closed back — tight low-end with no rear spill
• Dimensions: 770 mm (H) x 550 mm (W) x 360 mm (D) — fits standard 2x12 cab footprints
• Weight: 29 kg — manageable for one-person load-in

Who Should Consider the Laney LFR-212

This cabinet is the right choice for guitarists who have fully embraced digital amp modeling and need a stage-monitoring solution that does not color their tone. It suits players running Helix, Fractal FM9, Quad Cortex, Kemper Profiler, and similar units who want their IRs to translate faithfully live. Touring musicians will appreciate the cab-emulated DI out, which removes the need for a stage microphone on the cab itself.

Laney Amplification — British Amp Heritage Since 1967

Laney Amplification is a signature of high-quality British guitar and bass amplification, founded in 1967 when Lyndon Laney built an amp for his own band. The LFR series applies decades of cabinet-design experience to the demands of amp modelers and profilers.