Funktion One F215

Quick facts: Funktion-One · Funktion One F215 · Loudspeakers · €80 + VAT per unit and day · rental in Madrid and across Spain, availability on request.

About the Funktion One F215

The Funktion One F215 is a horn-loaded mid-bass enclosure with two 15" drivers, covering the upper bass (roughly 55/60–250 Hz, −3 dB). The current version, the MkII, is designed for Funktion-One's modular Evo systems and Dance Stacks, and the manufacturer highlights its particularly well-defined bass and accurate impact from a compact enclosure. It is aimed at promoters, collectives and production companies building a multi-way Funktion-One rig. Peak Entertainment, official Funktion-One distributor in Spain, offers Funktion One F215 hire in Madrid and across Spain: check availability for your date.

What it is rented for

The F215 is the mid-bass section of a multi-way Funktion-One system. According to the manufacturer, the MkII is typically used with Evo 6EH/7EH and bass in a four-way system, and its optional M20 threaded plate is for mounting mid-high enclosures; the MkI page presented it as mid-bass for systems with Infrabass low-end extension. It connects via NL4 and needs external amplification and processing, and it can be paired with Funktion-One subs from Peak's catalogue. It can suit club nights, venue concerts, festivals and corporate events. Ask for a quote with the full configuration.

Key specs

• 2 x 15" drivers, fully horn-loaded; on the MkII the two horns are stacked vertically.
• Response (−3 dB): 60–250 Hz on the MkII and 55–250 Hz on the discontinued MkI; operating band 55/85–250 Hz (MkII) and 60–280 Hz (MkI). It is a mid-bass, not a sub/infra-bass.
• 2 x 400 W AES and 2 x 8 Ω nominal, with two Neutrik NL4 connectors; on the MkII each driver is connected independently to NL4 1+/1− and 2+/2−.
• Sensitivity: 102 dB (2 V, 1 m, half space) on the MkII; 105 dB (2 V, 1 m) on the MkI.
• Weight: 63 kg (MkII) / 70 kg (MkI). Integral handles and optional wheels on both versions; 15 mm birch ply (MkII).
• MkII dimensions: 845 x 590 mm front face and 603 mm deep; 12 x M10 fly points and 25 x M8 mount points. The M20 threaded plate for mounting mid-high enclosures is optional.
• "Similar" bass loading technology to the F218, according to the manufacturer for the MkII; the page for the discontinued MkI described it as pitched higher than the F218, with slightly less low-end extension and tighter, punchier upper bass.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a Funktion One F215?

The hire price on the website is €80 excluding VAT. Since it connects via NL4 and needs external amplification and processing, it is best booked as part of a complete system; ask for a quote and availability for your date.

Can the F215 be used as a subwoofer?

No. It is a mid-bass: 60–250 Hz (−3 dB) on the MkII and 55–250 Hz on the MkI. The manufacturer uses it with additional bass in four-way systems; Peak's catalogue includes Funktion-One subs it can be paired with.

Why is the Funktion-One sound so well known?

Funktion-One was founded in 1992 by Tony Andrews and John Newsham, who had previously created Turbosound. Its systems were installed in landmark clubs such as Space Ibiza, Cielo in New York (2003, its first US installation) and Berghain in Berlin (2004).