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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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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 | 130dB |
| -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 |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium |
| Diaphragm Material | Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose |
| Protection | Thermal breaker - autoreset |
Speaker Input
| Speaker Input | 2x Neutrik Speakon® |
Cabinet
| Cabinet Material | Baltic birch |
| Handles | 1 |
| Pole Mount | 35 mm |
| Color | "Orange peeled" Matt Black or any RAL |
Physical Dimensions
| Height | 368 mm (14.48") |
| Width | 606 mm (23.86") |
| Depth | 368 mm (14.48") |
| Weight | 23 kg (50.7lbs) |
Product code
- KVV 987 216 - ESM12L
- KVV 987 218 - ESM12R
Cable speakon 4.15
Cable speakon 4.40
ESD12ML Cover
ESD12MR CoverSpeakon speaker cable 4.15
Gallery
Product code
KVV 987 326
Description
- 4 wire speaker cable - Speakon NL4 connectors - 1,5m (5ft) - for ESM, ESD speakers - for K-RIG Bass Module hook-up
Speakon speaker cable 4.40
Gallery
Product code
KVV 987 327
Description
- 4 wire speaker cable - Speakon NL4 connectors - 4m (13ft) - for ESM, ESD speakers - for K-RIG Bass Module hook-up
ESD12ML Cover
Gallery
Product code
KVV 987 262
Description
- heavy duty - padded
ESD12MR Cover
Gallery
Product code
KVV 987 261
Description
- heavy duty - padded
