Name: Blackline X12
Rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)

The Blackline X12 fulfils the requirement for a compact system that can deliver high sound levels — either as a stand-alone system or sup-plemented by a BlacklineX subwoofer. Featuring a 12” (300mm) LF driver unit and a 1” (25mm) exit compression driver on a user-rotatable horn, its 80° x 50° dispersion pattern is ideal for medium throw applications.

Features

Compact passive two-way system
Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
User-rotatable 80° x 50° horn
Vertical and horizontal orientation
Screw-free, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
Integral ergonomic handle
Pole-mount bung maintains clean lines
8Ω nominal impedance
Twin NL4 connectors
Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts

Applications

Portable sound reinforcement
Live music clubs
Bars and restaurants
Nightclubs
Unobtrusive stage monitoring
Corporate AV events and conferences
Weddings and parties
Main PA infill
Secondary stages at festivals
HoW, leisure centres and retail outlets

The Blackline X12 LF driver has a 2.5” (63mm) voice coil and a high BL motor, while the HF compression driver utilises a 1.75” (44mm) poly-imide diaphragm for extended high frequency response. Use with a BlacklineX Series subwoofer will enable the X12 to operate as a dancefloor or sound reinforcement system that is remarkably powerful for its size, as well as being extremely portable.

The X12 is constructed from plywood and fitted with a screw-free steel grille, M8 inserts for wall brackets and eyebolt suspension, plus a pole-mount socket with a removable bung that maintains clean lines in install applications. Finished in black textured paint.

A full-range passive two-way system, the X12 may be used without a controller. However, the EQ and limiter functions of a controller such as the Martin Audio DX0.4 or DX0.6 will maximise its capabilities and provide crossover functions when used with a subwoofer such as the X115, X118 or X210.

Links

User guide Brochure Datasheet

Measurement Data Settings [v1.9]

Specification

TYPE	Compact, passive two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5)	62Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
DRIVER	LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER (2)	300W AES, 1200W peak
SENSITIVITY (8)	97dB
MAXIMUM SPL (9)	122dB continuous, 128dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	8Ω
DISPERSION (-6dB)	80° H x 50° V (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER	2.3kHz passive
ENCLOSURE	Multi-angle birch/poplar ply
FINISH	Black textured paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE	Black perforated steel with scrim cloth backing
CONNECTORS	2 x NL4 type
PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT)	1+/1-
PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK)	1+/- to 1+/-
FITTINGS	20 x M8 inserts, pole-mount socket, 1 x bar handle
DIMENSIONS	(W) 358mm x (H) 574mm x (D) 337mm (W) 14.1ins x (H) 22.6ins x (D) 13.7ins
WEIGHT	17kg (37.5lbs)
ACCESSORIES	Wall bracket, eyebolts

Architectural Specs

Martin Audio Blackline X12

The loudspeaker shall be a passive, two-way system. Its transducers shall consist of a reflex-loaded 12” low frequency driver and a 1.7” diaphragm/1” exit compression driver mounted on a high frequency horn which shall be user-rotatable to enable vertical or horizontal orientation of the enclosure.

Horizontal dispersion shall be 80° and vertical dispersion shall be 50°. The on-axis frequency response shall be 62Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 128dB peak calculated at 1 metre. Power handling shall be 300W AES, 1200W peak. Rated impedance shall be 8 ohms.

The rear connector panel shall be fitted with two NL4 type connectors. Low and high frequency sections shall be integrated by an internal 2.3kHz passive network. For optimal performance the loudspeaker shall be operated in conjunction with a dedicated electronic controller.

The symmetrical, multi-angle enclosure shall be made from plywood and finished with a black textured paint. The enclosure shall be fitted with a pole-mount socket and M8 threaded inserts to accommodate eyebolt suspension and a wall bracket. The drivers shall be protected by a perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing.

Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 358mm x 574mm x 337mm (14.1in x 22.6in x 13.7in). Weight shall be 17kg (37.5lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio Blackline X12.

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