Real World Gear

Continuous Advancement: A Real World Gear Look At Compact 2-Way Loudspeakers

K-array KX12
k-array.com

Dispersion (h x v): 100 x 30 degrees, rotatable
Components: 2-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 120 Hz — 19 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 133 dB
Power Handling: 1200 watts peak
Connectors: Dual Neutrik Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: Pole-mount, mounting points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 13.4 x 12.6 x 7.9 in
Weight: 26.9 lbs
Notes: Stand-alone operation or serve as part of a line array; steel chassis; numerous accessories for joining, flying and stacking

 

VUE audiotechnik h-12
vueaudio.com 

Dispersion: 100 x 50 (W version) or 60 x 40 (N version) degrees
Components: 4-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 55 Hz — 21 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 135 dB
Amplification: Onboard (2400 watts peak, biamplified)
Connectors: XLR (input and loop output) for both analog input and AES EBU digital input
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x v x d): 24 x 14.5 x 15.2 in
Weight: 78 lbs
Notes: Dual 5-in, single 8 and 15-in versions also available, plus several subs

 

Yamaha DSR112
yamahaproaudio.com

Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 2-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 18 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 134 dB
Amplification: Onboard (1300 watts total, biamped)
Connectors: XLR input/output, 1/4-in TRS input
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 25.2 x 14.7 x 14.5 in
Weight: 47 lbs
Notes: Single and dual 15-in versions also available, plus 18-in sub; DSP dynamic and crossover processing and transducer protection functions

 

Yorkville Sound elite EF15P
yorkville.com 

Dispersion (h x v): 60 x 40
degrees horizontal
Components: 1 x 3-in voice compression driver, 1 x 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 43 Hz — 16 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 133 dB
Amplification: Onboard (2400 watts peak, biamped)
Connectors: TRS/XLR combo jack & RCA inputs (line channel); XLR input (mic channel); TRS/XLR combo “main in” jack
Positioning/Rigging: Flypoints, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 30 x 18.5 x 14 in
Weight: 64 lbs
Notes: Includes 2-channel mixer with line and mic channels; four modes (voicings) are provided, including Club, Concert, Vocal and Flat settings

 

FBT VENTIS 112A
fbtusa.com 

Dispersion (h x v): 80 x 50 degrees (rotatable)
Components: 1.4-in voice coil compression driver, 1 x 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 48 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 133 dB
Amplification: Onboard (700 watts LF, 200 watts HF, RMS); DSP
Connectors: XLR/Jack combo (input), XLR-M (output)
Positioning/Rigging: M10 suspension points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 25.6 x 15.2 x 15 in
Weight: 45.4 lbs
Notes: Also available in passive version; cabinet includes monitor angle; 10 and 12-in versions also offered; DSP offers 6 presets plus 2 user-configurable

 

Ramsdell Pro Audio 15-X-SS Champion
ramsdellproaudio.com 

Dispersion (h x v): 60 x 40 and 90 x 40 degrees available (both rotatable)
Components: 2-in compression driver, 1 x 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 45 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 130 dB
Power Handling: 1200 watts LF, 150 watts HF (both program)
Connectors: Neutrik NL4
Positioning/Rigging: Pole-mount, rigging points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 33 x 17 x 19 in
Weight: 79 lbs
Notes: Available in active and passive versions; vented 4th-order enclosure; neodymium components; 12-in version also offered

 

Mackie Thump15BST
mackie.com

Dispersion: 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1.4-in titanium dome compression driver, 15-in woofer
Frequency Response: 39 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 127 dB
Amplification: Onboard (1300 watts peak, biamplified), DSP
Connectors: Proprietary Wide-Z inputs, stereo RCA inputs, XLR (thru)
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x v x d): 27 x 17.4 x 14 in
Weight: 35.1 lbs
Notes: 12-in version plus 18-in sub also offered; dual symmetrical monitor angles; Bluetooth; 6 loudspeaker modes provided

 

Tannoy VXP 12
tannoy.com 

Dispersion: 90 degrees conical
Components: Proprietary Dual Concentric drive unit (12-in)
Frequency Response: 70 Hz — 25 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 127 dB
Amplification: Onboard (Lab gruppen power module, single channel)
Connectors: XLR (input and output)
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, yoke bracket inserts, pole-mount option
Dimensions (h x w x d): 19.3 x 14.6 x 15 in
Weight: 37 lbs
Notes: Single/dual 8-in as well as 15-in versions available, plus several subs; options for more specific vertical directivity control offered as well; switchable 90 Hz high-pass filter tailors response for use with a sub

 

TW AUDiO M12
twaudio.de

Dispersion (h x v): 70 x 50 degrees, rotatable
Components: 1.4-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 19 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Power Handling: 700 watts program, 1400 watts peak
Connectors: Neutrik NL4
Positioning/Rigging: Pole-mount, mounting points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 23.8 x 14.2 x 12.4 in
Weight: 44.8 lbs
Notes: Offers stage monitor angle; 6, 8, 10 and 15-inch versions also available, plus subwoofers

 

WorxAudio WaveSeries 12A
presonus.com 

Dispersion: 75 x 75 degrees
Components: 1.75-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 54 Hz — 17 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 120 dB (biamped)
Power Handling: LF – 200 watts (800 watts peak); HF – 60 watts (180 watts peak)
Connectors: Dual parallel-wired Neutrik Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: Portable version has pole-mount, install version equipped with flyware
Dimensions (h x v x d): 23.5 x 18.2 x 17.5 in
Weight: 54 lbs
Notes: Dual 6-in version as well as 8 and 15-in versions available plus several subs; passive network provides EQ points for a flat frequency response

 

Cerwin-Vega CVX-10
cerwinvega.com

Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1-in compression driver, 10-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 62 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 134 dB
Amplification: Onboard (1500 watts); 3-channel mixer, DSP
Connectors: XLR/TRS, TS pair, 3 XLR
Positioning/Rigging: Dual-angle pole-mount
Size (h x w x d): 21.3 x 12.3 x 12 in
Weight: 38.8 lbs
Notes: 15-in version also available plus 18 and 21-in subs; built-in mixer with I/O connections provides EQ, high-pass filters and more

 

Turbosound Milan M12
turbosound.com 

Dispersion (h x v): 90 x 60 degrees
Components: 1-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 50 Hz — 18 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 128 dB
Amplification: Onboard (1100 watts total, biamped)
Connectors: Combo jacks for input/output
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, dual-angle pole-mount
Dimensions (h x w x d): 24.4 x 15.5 x 13 in
Weight: 45.1 lbs
Notes: Two independent input channels with mic/line switch and integrated 2-channel mixer; switchable high-pass filter; 10 and 15-in versions also available, plus 18-in sub

 

Coda Audio G515-96
codaaudio.com

Dispersion: 90 x 60 degrees (rotatable)
Components: 1.75-in voice coil compression driver, 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 50 Hz — 21 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Amplification: Coda LINUS DSP + Amplification recommended (600 watts peak)
Connectors: Dual Neutrik NL4MP
Positioning/Rigging: Flypoints, pole-mount (optional U-brackets and wall-mount also available)
Dimensions (h x v x d): 27.5 x 16.5 x 14.6 in
Weight: 38.6 lbs
Notes: Also available in 12-in version; 15 and 18-in subs offered

 

Community Professional V2-1500
communitypro.com 

Dispersion: 90 x 60 or 60 x 40 degrees available
Components: 1-in-exit compression driver, 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 18 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 127 dB
Amplification: 200 watts continuous, 500 watts program
Connectors: Terminal strip and Neutrik NL4-compatible
Positioning/Rigging: M10 and M8 fittings (wide range of bracket and mount options
available)
Dimensions (h x v x d): 27.2 x 18.4 x 15.9 in
Weight: 47.8 lbs
Notes: Several additional models offered

 

One Systems 112/HTH
onesystems.com

Dispersion: 105 x 60 and 60 x 40 degrees, both rotatable
Components: Titanium compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 16 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): N/A (sensitivity at 1W/1m = 96 dB)
Power Handling: 800/3200 watts (continuous/peak)
Connectors: Barrier strip (can be configured for low-Z and hi-Z operation)
Positioning/Rigging: Several flying/ mounting options available
Dimensions (h x v x d): 29.5 x 14.5 x 16.3 in
Weight: 77.8 lbs
Notes: Several additional models offered