Martin Audio XD12
Two-Way System
Compact High-Output
The XD12 is a high-power, high-output, two-way system equally suited to portable live sound applications, theatre and fixed installations. It features a high-specification 12” (300mm) low frequency drive unit and a 1” (25mm) exit compression driver mounted on a user-rotatable 80° x 50° constant directivity horn.
Description
The 12” (300mm) LF driver has a lightweight 3” (75mm) voice coil and flux demodulation rings to reduce distortion at high excursions. Its neodymium motor system combines high sensitivity with low weight and advanced cooling reduces power compression to negligible levels. The 1” (25mm) exit HF driver has a 1.7” (44mm) polyimide dome and ultra-high flux neodymium motor system for maximum efficiency, plus a copper cap to extend the HF response.
The internal HF/LF crossover is switchable between passive or bi-amp operation, depending on user requirements.
The XD12 is the perfect solution for high-power applications where flexibility, ease of installation and speed of deployment are important factors. The versatile, multi-angle enclosure and rotatable horn facilitate either horizontal or vertical orientation, and comprehensive brackets support the full variety of mounting options – including surface, ceiling and pole mount. Integral M8 inserts for simple eyebolt suspension increase the options even further. In its horizontal configuration, the XD12 is also ideal as a compact, high-output stage monitor.
When used in bi-amp mode, or with a subwoofer such as the Wavefront SX118 or SX218, it is recommended that the XD12 is used with the Martin Audio DX0.5 or DX4.0 controller. When operated as a passive system, it may be used without a controller, but will benefit from the DX0.5 or DX4.0.
XD12 Features
Versatile high-output two-way system
Compact, multi-angle plywood enclosure
12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) coil, long-excursion, low-distortion neodymium LF driver
1" (25mm) exit, polyimide dome, neodymium HF compression driver
User rotatable 80° x 50° horn
Switchable passive/bi-amp crossover
8 ohm nominal impedance
Integral pole-mount and M8 rigging inserts
Comprehensive mounting options and accessories
Five year warranty
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Quick Specs
- TYPE
- Compact, high-output, passive/bi-amp two-way system
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 65Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 55Hz
- DRIVERS
- 12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) voice coil, long-excursion, neodymium magnet LF driver 1" (25mm) exit/1.7" (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome, neodymium magnet HF compression driver
- RATED POWER
- LF: 400W AES, 1600W peak, HF: 50W AES, 200W peak
- RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
- iK81, VIA2502, VIA5002, VIA5004
Technical Specifications
- TYPE
- Compact, high-output, passive/bi-amp two-way system
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 65Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 55Hz
- DRIVERS
- 12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) voice coil, long-excursion, neodymium magnet LF driver 1" (25mm) exit/1.7" (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome, neodymium magnet HF compression driver
- RATED POWER
- LF: 400W AES, 1600W peak, HF: 50W AES, 200W peak
- RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
- iK81, VIA2502, VIA5002, VIA5004
- SENSITIVITY
- FR: 98dB, LF: 99dB, HF: 108dB
- MAXIMUM SPL
- FR: 124dB continuous, 130dB peak, LF: 125dB continuous, 131dB peak, HF: 122dB continuous, 131dB peak
- NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
- FR/LF: 8Ω, HF: 16Ω
- DISPERSION (-6dB)
- 80° horizontal, 50° vertical user rotatable
- CROSSOVER
- 2kHz switchable passive/bi-amp
- ENCLOSURE
- 38 litre, multi-laminate birch ply
- FINISH
- Textured black polyurea coating
- PROTECTIVE GRILLE
- Black perforated steel, Declon® backed
- CONNECTORS
- 2 x Neutrik® NL4
- INPUT CONNECTIONS
- FR/LF (+,-): 1+,1-, HF (+.-): 2+,2-
- FITTINGS
- 21 x M8 threaded inserts, 1 x Pole mounting socket, 1 x Pocket Handle
- DIMENSIONS
- (W) 360mm x (H) 571mm x (D) 341mm, (W) 14.2ins x (H) 22.5ins x (D) 13.4ins
- WEIGHT
- 19.5Kg (43lbs)
The 12” (300mm) LF driver has a lightweight 3” (75mm) voice coil and flux demodulation rings to reduce distortion at high excursions. Its neodymium motor system combines high sensitivity with low weight and advanced cooling reduces power compression to negligible levels. The 1” (25mm) exit HF driver has a 1.7” (44mm) polyimide dome and ultra-high flux neodymium motor system for maximum efficiency, plus a copper cap to extend the HF response.
The internal HF/LF crossover is switchable between passive or bi-amp operation, depending on user requirements.
The XD12 is the perfect solution for high-power applications where flexibility, ease of installation and speed of deployment are important factors. The versatile, multi-angle enclosure and rotatable horn facilitate either horizontal or vertical orientation, and comprehensive brackets support the full variety of mounting options – including surface, ceiling and pole mount. Integral M8 inserts for simple eyebolt suspension increase the options even further. In its horizontal configuration, the XD12 is also ideal as a compact, high-output stage monitor.
When used in bi-amp mode, or with a subwoofer such as the Wavefront SX118 or SX218, it is recommended that the XD12 is used with the Martin Audio DX0.5 or DX4.0 controller. When operated as a passive system, it may be used without a controller, but will benefit from the DX0.5 or DX4.0.
Versatile high-output two-way system
Compact, multi-angle plywood enclosure
12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) coil, long-excursion, low-distortion neodymium LF driver
1" (25mm) exit, polyimide dome, neodymium HF compression driver
User rotatable 80° x 50° horn
Switchable passive/bi-amp crossover
8 ohm nominal impedance
Integral pole-mount and M8 rigging inserts
Comprehensive mounting options and accessories
Five year warranty
| TYPE | Compact, high-output, passive/bi-amp two-way system |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 65Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 55Hz |
| DRIVERS | 12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) voice coil, long-excursion, neodymium magnet LF driver 1" (25mm) exit/1.7" (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome, neodymium magnet HF compression driver |
| RATED POWER | LF: 400W AES, 1600W peak, HF: 50W AES, 200W peak |
| RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER | iK81, VIA2502, VIA5002, VIA5004 |
| SENSITIVITY | FR: 98dB, LF: 99dB, HF: 108dB |
| MAXIMUM SPL | FR: 124dB continuous, 130dB peak, LF: 125dB continuous, 131dB peak, HF: 122dB continuous, 131dB peak |
| NOMINAL IMPEDANCE | FR/LF: 8Ω, HF: 16Ω |
| DISPERSION (-6dB) | 80° horizontal, 50° vertical user rotatable |
| CROSSOVER | 2kHz switchable passive/bi-amp |
| ENCLOSURE | 38 litre, multi-laminate birch ply |
| FINISH | Textured black polyurea coating |
| PROTECTIVE GRILLE | Black perforated steel, Declon® backed |
| CONNECTORS | 2 x Neutrik® NL4 |
| INPUT CONNECTIONS | FR/LF (+,-): 1+,1-, HF (+.-): 2+,2- |
| FITTINGS | 21 x M8 threaded inserts, 1 x Pole mounting socket, 1 x Pocket Handle |
| DIMENSIONS | (W) 360mm x (H) 571mm x (D) 341mm, (W) 14.2ins x (H) 22.5ins x (D) 13.4ins |
| WEIGHT | 19.5Kg (43lbs) |
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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