Martin Audio Blackline Q12
Two-Way Passive
Compact 12" System
With a peak SPL of 127dB (133dB with crest factor 4), Blackline Q12 meets the demand for a compact loudspeaker capable of delivering high sound levels — whether used as a stand-alone system or in combination with a BlacklineQ subwoofer. It features a 12” (300mm) LF driver with a 2.5” (63mm) voice coil and a 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver with a 1.7” (43mm) dome. It has a Differential Dispersion horn for wider and more consistent coverage, which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation, depending on deployment requirements.
Description
Blackline Q12 is a compact yet powerful loudspeaker, featuring a 12” (300mm) LF driver with 2.5” (63mm) voice coil and a 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver with 1.7” (43mm) dome. Its Differential Dispersion horn ensures wide and consistent coverage and can be easily rotated for either horizontal or vertical orientation, making it adaptable to various deployment needs.
When paired with a BlacklineQ Series subwoofer, Q12 transforms into a high-performance dancefloor or sound reinforcement system—delivering impressive output and clarity for its size, while remaining highly portable.
Constructed from durable plywood, Q12 is finished in a tough black paint and protected by a screw-tight steel grille. It includes M8 inserts for wall brackets, yoke or eyebolt suspension, and the pole-mount socket has a removable cover to maintain clean aesthetics in installed applications.
This full-range, passive two-way system is recommended to be used with a processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit, such as a DX processor and VIA amplifier, or an iKON combined amplifier and processor.
Blackline Q12 Features
- Compact passive two-way system
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
- Peak SPL of 127dB (133dB with crest factor 4)
- User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
- Dispersion: 90°–110° horizontal × 50° vertical
- Vertical and horizontal orientation
- Screw-tight, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
- Integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS
- Pole-mount cover maintains clean lines
- 8Ω nominal impedance
- Two NL4 connectors
- Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
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Quick Specs
- TYPE
- Compact, passive two-way loudspeaker
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 56 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 45 Hz
- DRIVER (LF)
- 12” (300 mm) with 2.5” (63 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
- DRIVER (HF)
- 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1.7" (43 mm) voice coil
- RATED POWER
- 300 W AES, 1200 W peak
Technical Specifications
- TYPE
- Compact, passive two-way loudspeaker
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 56 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 45 Hz
- DRIVER (LF)
- 12” (300 mm) with 2.5” (63 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
- DRIVER (HF)
- 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1.7" (43 mm) voice coil
- RATED POWER
- 300 W AES, 1200 W peak
- REQUIRED ELECTRONICS
- Processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit
- RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS
- DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0 system processor and VIA amplifier, or iKON amplifier-processor
- SENSITIVITY
- 96.5 dB
- MAXIMUM SPL
- 121 dB continuous, 127 dB peak, 133 dB peak with crest factor 4
- NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
- 8 ohm
- DISPERSION
- 90°–110° (horizontal) × 50° (vertical), User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
- CROSSOVER
- 2.7 kHz passive
- ENCLOSURE
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood
- FINISH
- Black textured paint
- PROTECTIVE GRILLE
- Black perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing
- CONNECTORS
- 2 x NL4 connectors
- PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT)
- 1+/1–
- PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK)
- 1+/1– to 1+/1– and 2+/2– to 2+/2–
- FITTINGS
- 16 x M8 inserts, 6 x M8 inserts for wall bracket, 1 x bar handle with recycled ABS pocket, Pole-mount socket with removable cover
- DIMENSIONS
- (W) 358 mm x (H) 600 mm x (D) 321 mm, (W) 14.1 in x (H) 23.6 in x (D) 12.7 in
- WEIGHT
- 18.4 kg (40.6 lbs)
- ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
- Wall bracket WB10/12, M8 eye bolt HTKCT05, yoke, transit cover
Blackline Q12 is a compact yet powerful loudspeaker, featuring a 12” (300mm) LF driver with 2.5” (63mm) voice coil and a 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver with 1.7” (43mm) dome. Its Differential Dispersion horn ensures wide and consistent coverage and can be easily rotated for either horizontal or vertical orientation, making it adaptable to various deployment needs.
When paired with a BlacklineQ Series subwoofer, Q12 transforms into a high-performance dancefloor or sound reinforcement system—delivering impressive output and clarity for its size, while remaining highly portable.
Constructed from durable plywood, Q12 is finished in a tough black paint and protected by a screw-tight steel grille. It includes M8 inserts for wall brackets, yoke or eyebolt suspension, and the pole-mount socket has a removable cover to maintain clean aesthetics in installed applications.
This full-range, passive two-way system is recommended to be used with a processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit, such as a DX processor and VIA amplifier, or an iKON combined amplifier and processor.
- Compact passive two-way system
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
- Peak SPL of 127dB (133dB with crest factor 4)
- User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
- Dispersion: 90°–110° horizontal × 50° vertical
- Vertical and horizontal orientation
- Screw-tight, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
- Integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS
- Pole-mount cover maintains clean lines
- 8Ω nominal impedance
- Two NL4 connectors
- Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
| TYPE | Compact, passive two-way loudspeaker |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 56 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 45 Hz |
| DRIVER (LF) | 12” (300 mm) with 2.5” (63 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system |
| DRIVER (HF) | 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1.7" (43 mm) voice coil |
| RATED POWER | 300 W AES, 1200 W peak |
| REQUIRED ELECTRONICS | Processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit |
| RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS | DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0 system processor and VIA amplifier, or iKON amplifier-processor |
| SENSITIVITY | 96.5 dB |
| MAXIMUM SPL | 121 dB continuous, 127 dB peak, 133 dB peak with crest factor 4 |
| NOMINAL IMPEDANCE | 8 ohm |
| DISPERSION | 90°–110° (horizontal) × 50° (vertical), User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn |
| CROSSOVER | 2.7 kHz passive |
| ENCLOSURE | Symmetrical multi-angle plywood |
| FINISH | Black textured paint |
| PROTECTIVE GRILLE | Black perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing |
| CONNECTORS | 2 x NL4 connectors |
| PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT) | 1+/1– |
| PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK) | 1+/1– to 1+/1– and 2+/2– to 2+/2– |
| FITTINGS | 16 x M8 inserts, 6 x M8 inserts for wall bracket, 1 x bar handle with recycled ABS pocket, Pole-mount socket with removable cover |
| DIMENSIONS | (W) 358 mm x (H) 600 mm x (D) 321 mm, (W) 14.1 in x (H) 23.6 in x (D) 12.7 in |
| WEIGHT | 18.4 kg (40.6 lbs) |
| ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) | Wall bracket WB10/12, M8 eye bolt HTKCT05, yoke, transit cover |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
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