Description
The RCF BD-42EN-12W is a bidirectional sound projector designed to provide clear, highly intelligible audio coverage in commercial and industrial environments. It features two 5-inch full-range transducers housed in a cylindrical flameproof ABS enclosure, delivering consistent sound projection in both directions.
Flexible 100V Power Selection
The integrated constant-voltage transformer provides four selectable 100V power settings of 12W, 6W, 3W, and 1.5W, allowing the speaker to be matched to different distributed audio system requirements. Ceramic screw terminals provide reliable input and output connections, while thermal fuse protection helps safeguard the speaker during operation.
Durable Indoor & Outdoor Installation
The BD-42EN-12W combines an ABS body with aluminum grilles and an aluminum U-bracket for durable professional installation. Its IP55 protection rating makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, while the adjustable bracket design allows convenient orientation for effective sound coverage. CE compliance and EN54-24 certification make it suitable for professional voice alarm and commercial sound applications.
Product Specifications:
Speaker Configuration: Full-Range
Active/Passive: Passive
Included Speakers: 1
Transducers: 2 × 5" Full-Range
Driver Size: 5" / 127 mm Each
Frequency Response: 130 Hz – 15 kHz (-10 dB)
Maximum SPL @ 1m: 102 dB
Maximum SPL @ 4m: 90 dB
System Sensitivity: 90 dB
System Sensitivity @ 1W/4m: 78 dB
Power Handling: 12W
Peak Power Handling: 48W Peak
Constant Voltage: 100V
Transformer Power Taps: 12W, 6W, 3W, 1.5W
Transformer Impedance: 833Ω, 1667Ω, 3333Ω, 6667Ω
Power Selection 1: 12W / 833Ω
Power Selection 2: 6W / 1667Ω
Power Selection 3: 3W / 3333Ω
Power Selection 4: 1.5W / 6667Ω
Amplification Type: Full-Range
Protection: Thermal Fuse
Recommended Amplifiers: DXT 3000, DXT 4000, DXT 7000
Input Connectors: Ceramic Screw Terminals
Output Connectors: Ceramic Screw Terminals
Terminal Configuration: In/Out Ceramic Terminal Block
Safety Certification: CE Compliant
Fire & Voice Alarm Certification: EN54-24 Certified
CPR Number: 0068-CPR-234/2025
Cabinet Material: Flameproof ABS
Grille Material: Aluminum
Mounting Hardware: Aluminum U-Bracket
Installation: Indoor & Outdoor
Application: Commercial, Industrial, Paging & Voice Alarm Systems
Design: Bidirectional Cylindrical Sound Projector
Mounting Type: Bracket Mount
Product Weight: 3.66 lbs
Product Dimensions: 9" H × 7.87" W × 5.43" L
Shipping Weight: 4.3 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 11.42" H × 6.3" W × 7.48" L