Description
The RCF ART 912-A (ART-912A, ART912A) is a 12-inch powered PA speaker with a 1.75-inch voice coil compression driver, driven by a 2100 W peak Class-D bi-amplifier. It reaches 130 dB max SPL from 50 Hz to 20 kHz with 100° x 60° coverage and weighs 43 lb (19.5 kg). It is the 12-inch all-rounder of RCF's ART 9 series for DJs, bands and installs: a main speaker on a stand, a floor monitor, or a flown speaker.
RCF FiRPHASE processing and Bass Motion Control are built in, and the cabinet is polypropylene composite with an internal M-brace and a steel grille.
ART 912-A, ART 912-AX or a package: which should I buy?
| Option | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ART 912-A (this page) | One speaker | You already own stands, covers and cables |
| Open Box ART 912-A | One speaker sold as open box | Adding a speaker to an existing system |
| ART 912-AX | The same size speaker with a built-in digital mixer, mic preamps and Bluetooth | Plugging mics and a phone straight into the speaker |
| ART 912-A with cover and cable | One speaker, an RCF ART-COVER-912 cover and a 15 ft XLR cable | A single speaker ready to transport |
| ART 912-A pair with covers and cables | Two speakers, two covers and two 15 ft XLR cables | A stereo pair for your own stands |
| ART 912-A pair with stands and covers | Two speakers, two covers, a ProX tripod stand pair with bag and two 15 ft XLR cables | A complete stereo PA |
How is the ART 912-A different from the ART 910-A, ART 932-A and ART 912-AX?
All four have the same 2100 W ART 9 amplifier and 100° x 60° coverage. The ART 910-A is the 10-inch version; the ART 932-A keeps the 12-inch woofer and adds a 3-inch voice coil driver; the ART 912-AX adds a mixer and Bluetooth.
| ART 912-A | ART 910-A | ART 932-A | ART 912-AX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 12-inch | 10-inch | 12-inch | 12-inch |
| Compression driver voice coil | 1.75-inch | 1.75-inch | 3-inch | 1.75-inch |
| Crossover | 1800 Hz | 1800 Hz | 700 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Max SPL | 130 dB | 130 dB | 132 dB | 130 dB |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Inputs | 1 line-level XLR/1/4-inch combo | 1 line-level XLR/1/4-inch combo | 1 line-level XLR/1/4-inch combo | Digital mixer with 48 V mic preamps, line inputs and Bluetooth |
| Weight | 43 lb (19.5 kg) | 35.7 lb (16.2 kg) | 42.3 lb (19.2 kg) | 41.2 lb (18.7 kg) |
Pick the ART 912-A for a 12-inch speaker you feed from a mixer or controller. Pick the ART 932-A for clearer speech at distance, the ART 910-A to save weight, or the ART 912-AX to run mics and Bluetooth without a mixer.
Can I plug a microphone straight in?
Not directly. The combo input expects a line-level signal (-2 dBu / +4 dBu sensitivity), so run microphones through a mixer first, or choose the ART 912-AX, which has 48 V mic preamps and a 6-channel digital mixer built in.
What controls are on the back?
A preset selector with three settings: LINEAR for normal use, BOOST for low-volume background music, and STAGE for use as a floor monitor. There is one balanced XLR/1/4-inch combo input, an XLR output to link more speakers, a volume control, signal and overload LEDs and an IEC power socket.
Is the ART 912-A loud enough for a DJ gig without a subwoofer?
For many rooms, yes: it reaches 130 dB max SPL and plays down to 50 Hz. RCF's Bass Motion Control replaces a fixed high-pass filter and limits only woofer over-excursion, so the speaker keeps its low end as you turn it up. For dance music in a bigger room, add a subwoofer and pole-mount the ART 912-A on it.
Can I use it as a stage monitor?
Yes. RCF lists stage monitor as one of the ART 9 floor configurations. Set the preset to STAGE, which RCF recommends when the speaker is used as a monitor.
How do I mount it?
On a speaker stand or a subwoofer pole using the 35 mm pole socket, or suspended from its M10 points (one on top, one on each side) with RCF's AC-ART912-SB suspension bar, horizontal bracket or vertical bracket. RCF warns never to hang ART speakers by their handles.
ART 912-A specifications
| Type | Active 2-way PA speaker |
| Woofer | 12-inch, 2.5-inch voice coil |
| Compression driver | 1-inch exit, 1.75-inch voice coil |
| Amplifier | Class-D bi-amp, 2100 W peak |
| Low frequencies | 1400 W peak |
| High frequencies | 700 W peak |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Max SPL | 130 dB at 1 m |
| Coverage | 100° horizontal x 60° vertical |
| Crossover | 1800 Hz |
| Processing | FiRPHASE, Bass Motion Control, soft limiter |
| Presets | Linear, Boost, Stage |
| Input | XLR/1/4-inch combo, balanced or unbalanced |
| Input sensitivity | -2 dBu / +4 dBu |
| Output | XLR link |
| Power | IEC socket |
| Protections | Thermal, RMS |
| Cooling | Convection (no fan) |
| Cabinet | Polypropylene composite with M-brace, steel grille |
| Rigging | M10 points: 1 on top, 1 on each side; 35 mm pole socket |
| Handles | 1 on top, 1 on each side |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 25.28 x 14.57 x 14.29 in (642 x 370 x 363 mm) |
| Weight | 43 lb (19.5 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 50.7 lb (23 kg) |
Specifications from the RCF ART 912-A product page, spec sheet and the ART 9 user manual.
What accessories fit the ART 912-A?
It shares its accessories with the ART 932-A: the ART-COVER-912 protective cover, the AC-ART912-SB suspension bar and the horizontal and vertical mount brackets. Compare the whole range in RCF ART series powered PA speakers, see every brand in 12-inch powered speakers, or browse everything from RCF.
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