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ESD12 - 2-way Passive speaker

The ESD12 is a high quality 2-way, passive full range loudspeaker that provides unmatched clarity and definition in a simple elegant package. The ESD12 utilizes a 12" Trans Coil woofer and the same 3" NVPD large format compression driver found in our flagship VHD products, which has one of the lowest distortion ratings on the planet.Combined with our unique delay line technology the ESD12 delivers a beautifully balanced, phase coherent and accurate compact, 2-way passive solution that is adaptable to a wide range of applications.

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ESD12 Technical Data Sheet

Applications

Designed as a passive loudspeaker for the highest quality vocal and full range live performance in medium areas

Suitable for medium to large conference, Theatre and small to medium scale concerts
Scalable from stand alone to full range large systems by adding subwoofers
Fixed installations
Houses of worship
Stage monitoring

Product code

KVV 987 199 - ESD12

Features

Professional, Baltic birch construction with wear resistant polymer coating
127dB sustained output, 130dB peak with very high dynamic range
Compact, asymmetrical, trapezoidal cabinet design allows for use in stage monitor and under balcony applications
Rotatable wide dispersion 80° H x 40° V horn
Revolutionary passive delay line
State of the art 3" (76 mm) Nitride Titanium diaphragm compression driver with complex geometry phase plug and neodymium magnetic structure for higher output, exceptionally low distortion and extended frequency response
12" woofer with Super Acoustic Active Impedance Control (AIC) voice coil technology and neodymium magnetic motor structure dramatically increases force, lowers distortion and provides increased frequency response linearity
Proprietary top handle design for simplified handling and carrying, integrates one M10 suspension point, Omnimount^TM bracket point and four M6 points
Additional side and bottom M10 points for flexible rigging and installation options
"Top-hat" for pole mounting applications

Applications

Designed as a passive loudspeaker for the highest quality vocal and full range live performance in medium areas

Suitable for medium to large conference, Theatre and small to medium scale concerts
Scalable from stand alone to full range large systems by adding subwoofers
Fixed installations
Houses of worship
Stage monitoring

Product code

KVV 987 199 - ESD12

System Acoustic Performance

Max SPL Long-term	127dB
Max SPL Peak	133dB
-3dB Response	55Hz to 22kHz
-10dB Response	50Hz to 30kHz
Recommended Power	500W
Sensitivity	98dB
Impedance	4Ω
Crossover Point	1.2kHz

High Frequency Section

Acoustic Design	Horn Loaded
High Horn Coverage Horizontal / Vertical	80° x 40°
Rotatable Horn	YES
Throat Exit Diameter / Diaphragm Size	1.4" / 3"
Diaphragm Material	Nitride Titanium
Magnet Type	Neodymium
Protection	RMS Limiter

Low Frequency Section

Acoustic Design	Front Loaded, Bass Reflex
Woofer Size / Voice Coil Diameter / Design	12" / 2.5" / Trans Coil
Diaphragm Material	Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose
Magnet Type	Neodymium
Protection	Thermal breaker - autoreset