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ESM12 - The Ultimate Passive Monitor

The ESM12 is a full-range low profile 2-way, passive monitoring solution with a 12" trans-coil neo woofer and the same 3" NVPD large format compression driver found in our flagship VHD products. The ESM12 also features our revolutionary passive delay line, which dramatically reduces feedback. Housed in a professional Baltic Birch cabinet, with a protective Polymer coating and heavy-duty grill, the ESM12 can be utilized for FOH applications with the inclusion of a pole mount. Truly one of the most impressive monitoring solutions on the market today, the ESM12 is available in left and right configurations.

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ESM12 Technical Data Sheet

Applications

Specifically designed as an extremely high output, full range-low profile passive vocal and music floor monitor

Live performance
Concert venues
Portable PA
Fixed installations

Product code

KVV 987 216 - ESM12L
KVV 987 218 - ESM12R

Features

Professional, Baltic birch construction with wear resistant polymer coating
127dB sustained output, 130dB peak with very high dynamic range
Compact, wedge shaped cabinet design specifically developed for use in stage monitor applications or low profile ceiling monitoring
Rotatable wide dispersion 40° H x 80° 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
Specially designed acoustic fabric covering and protecting the compression driver against liquid spillage
"Top-hat" pole mount allows the ESD12M to be used as a conventional loudspeaker

Applications

Specifically designed as an extremely high output, full range-low profile passive vocal and music floor monitor

Live performance
Concert venues
Portable PA
Fixed installations

Product code

KVV 987 216 - ESM12L
KVV 987 218 - ESM12R

System Acoustic Performance

Max SPL Long-term	127dB
Max SPL Peak	133dB
-3dB Response	55Hz to 22kHz
-10dB Response	41Hz to 30kHz (half space)
Recommended Power	500W
Sensitivity	98dB
Impedance	4Ω
Crossover Point	1.2kHz

High Frequency Section

Acoustic Design	Horn Loaded
High Horn Coverage Horizontal / Vertical	40° x 80°
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