500 Watt Extreme Resolution Speaker System
The EX12 is a two-way high output, active, compact, full-range speaker system. EX12 design objectives focused on the expansion of KV2 Audio’s primary philosophy of increased dynamic range, very high output and a c***istent sound character no matter what the output level. The advanced 3.00-inch compression driver and horn assembly provide extended throw capability from a compact enclosure while 500 watts of on-board amplification and an advanced woofer technology deliver solid bass reproduction at high output levels.
The EX12 sets new levels of performance for compact cabinets achieved through the integration of new amplifier, transducer and electronic control technologies that are closely tied to KV2’s passion for taking performance to a higher level.
APPLICATI***
- ***all to medium-sized Live and Playback Applicati***
- Portable PA Systems for speech and multimedia playback
- Mobile DJ (when used with EX2.2 or EX 2.5 Active Bass Modules)
- Floor Monitoring Applicati***
- Fixed Installati*** that need to rock
Features
- High-output, extreme resolution, compact full-range speaker system
- 127 dB sustained output with very high dynamic range and low noise floor
- Integrated active amplification and control electronics with 500 total watts of power
- Complete, on-board speaker system management including equalization, time correction, crossover filters, amplifier overdrive protection, system set-up and output level controls
- Very high quality 50-watt, low IM distortion Class A/B high frequency amplifier with transformer-balanced output provides comprehensive distortion control under clipping conditi***
- 450-watt high current, high-efficiency low frequency amplifier delivers high output bass with total control.
- Compact asymmetrical trapezoidal cabinet design allows for use in stage monitor or under balcony applicati***.
- New, state of the art 3.00” (76mm) diaphragm titanium compression driver features the first diaphragm to be treated with a Nitrate Vapor Particle Deposition (VPD) process that dramatically improves the dome’s resonance and dampening characteristics lowering distortion and extending frequency resp***e. The driver features the largest neodymium motor in use today providing absolute control of the diaphragm assembly.
- Wide dispersion (80° horiz. x 40° vert.)
- Floor Monitoring Filter precisely adjusts equalization and phase resp***e characteristics providing optimized monitoring performance.
- Twelve-inch woofer with revolutionary Active Impedance Control (AIC) voice coil technology and neodymium magnetic motor structure dramatically increases force, lowers distortion and provides increased frequency resp***e linearity.
- Professional, Baltic birch c***truction with wear resistant polymer coating
- Proprietary top/side handle design for simplified handling and carrying integrates one M10 hang points, OmnimountTM bracket point and four M6 bracket points
- Two side-mounted M10 ha***are points
- Top hat for pole mounting applicati***
Electronics
Amplifier power, electronic crossovers, phase alignment, equalization, time correction and speaker protection are integrated into the EX12’s amplifier module. On-board electronics ensure fast, easy set up and complete control.
The low frequency amplifier is a high efficiency, high current design especially developed for the EX12. This new topology improves overall system efficiency and increases output allowing passive radiation of heat to take place through a unique “fin-less” heat sink that can be placed in any position or direction. This ensures cool operation in horizontal or vertical applicati***. Additionally, the EX12 amplifier unit contains an internally located electric fan that is operated by a temperature sensing circuit which will slowly bring the fan online as required in extreme, high temperature situati***.
Months of research were invested into designing circuitry to ensure that the EX12’s extreme dynamic range is maintained even under clipping conditi***. The real test of the EX12’s limits is when it is exposed to the rigors and demands of live audio playback where clipping of amplifiers, generation of distortion artifacts and dramatic increases in the noise floor are all par for the course.
The EX12’s high frequency amplifier uses KV2 Audio’s standard low intermodulation distortion, Class A/B, push-pull topology. Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET) are used for the output stage while the compression driver is coupled through a transformer balanced speaker output. The performance strategy for this type of design is based on producing the lowest intermodulation distortion possible and providing a technique for control of distortion by-products generated by the amplifier under clipping conditi***. This provides the highest level of performance and audio quality possible.
Acoustic Components
The compression driver is a new, 3.00-inch (76mm) titanium diaphragm design, featuring a radial phase plug, progressive parabolic semi-circle suspension, direct drive nomex voice coil assembly and the industry’s largest neodymium magnetic motor structure. The largest advancement has been made through the development of a new treated titanium material used in the dome assembly. Through Nitrate Vapor Particle Deposition (VPD), an additional layer of material is fused to the titanium at a molecular level. The resultant material has dramatically improved resonance characteristics and improved dampening resulting in lower distortion artifacts and improved frequency resp***e linearity extending the driver’s resp***e beyond 20kHz.
The EX12 horn design was designed with two primary design goals. First to be as ***ooth as possible within its operating bandwidth and second to display perfect power resp***e characteristics vis-à-vis the 12-inch woofer it is designed to crossover with. The horn design is based on c***tant- directivity geometry with an emphasis on generating very low air distortion artifacts, maintaining low transducer compression ratios, high output and wide dispersion (80° x 40°). The horn is an injected molded aluminum part that functi*** as a heat dissipator for the compression driver’s neodymium magnetic motor structure.
Both the compression driver and the woofer technologies were developed in conjunction with the engineering team at KV2 Audio’s transducer partner, 18 Sound in C***riago, Italy. A new woofer technology has been developed called Active Impedance Control (AIC) and it delivers several exciting performance advantages. AIC technology c***ists of a carefully designed and placed “additional” coil placed on the speakers’ magnetic pole piece and connected in parallel to the primary voice coil. The magnetic field generated by this additional coil has the following effects:
1) Complete linearization of speaker impedance
2) Linearization of the acoustic and electrical phase resp***e
3) Delivery of a significant increase in sensitivity and total SPL output
4) A remarkable reduction of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
5) Increased power transfer and transducer speed
All of these benefits help minimize several weaknesses inherit in two-way loudspeaker systems such as poor quality low-mids and the poor transient resp***e found in this band pass. The EX12 is transparent, up-front and seamless in comparison to any and all competitive active 12-inch two-way designs.
Enclosure Design
The EX12 is a very compact, asymmetrical geometry enclosure design allowing it to be used in a variety of applicati*** and featuring a number of ergonomically designed components that make it lightweight and easy to use. An extensive set of professional ha***are features enables the EX12 to be used in a variety of environments using an array of industry standard ha***are. These facilitate both portable and fixed installati*** with a maximum amount of mounting flexibility.
A specially molded aluminum handle was designed and fitted to the top and side of the cabinet. It functi*** as the principle pick up handle as well as providing several fixed installation and hanging soluti***. It has a centrally located M10 hang point as well as four additional M6 bracket points. The handles four principal mounting bolts also provide an OmnimountTM bracket point. There are two side-mounted M10 hang points that can be used with brackets or eyebolts.
Accessories
EX2.2 Active Bass Module
The EX12 can be combined with an EX2.2 Active Bass Module in order to create a formidable, very high output audio system. The EX2.2 is comprised of two 12-inch woofers and features on-board amplification and control electronics with 1000 watts of total power and can be easily connected to the EX12 through the internal control electronics.
EX2.5 Active Bass Module
The EX12 can be combined with an EX2.5 Active Bass Module double 15-inch systems as well. The EX2.5 is comprised of two 15-inch woofers and features on-board amplification and control electronics with 1600 watts of total power and can be easily connected to the EX12 through the internal control electronics.
EX12-HBracket
A horizontal U-bracket designed for use with the two side-mounted M10 hang points.
EX12-VBracket
A vertical U-bracket designed for use with the top handle located M10 hang point. The kit includes a special mounting plate with integral M10 attachment point that replaces the lower top hat assembly.
WBX 60.0
Omnimount Compatible
Technical specificati***
System Acoustic | ||
–3dB resp***e | 55Hz - 20KHz | |
–10dB resp***e | 50Hz - 20KHz | |
Max SPL long-term | 127dB | |
Max SPL Peak | 130dB | |
Crossover Points | 1.1 kHz | |
High Frequency Compression Driver | ||
Number of Drivers | 1 | |
Diaphragm Size | 3 “ (76mm) | |
Throat Exit Diameter | 1.4 “ (35mm) | |
Phase Plug | Three slot radial | |
Diaphragm Material | Nitrate VPD Treated Titanium | |
Former Material | Nomex | |
Former Design | Direct Drive Bent Former | |
Magnet Type | Neodymium | |
High Frequency Horn Design | ||
Horizontal Coverage | 80° 1kHz to 10kHz ***g. | |
Vertical Coverage | 40° 1kHz to 10kHz ***g. | |
Type | C***tant Directivity | |
Overall Dimensi*** | 10.60” x 10.60” (270mm x 270mm) | |
Mouth Size | 7.48” x 7.48” (190mm x 190mm) | |
Throat size | 1.4” (35 mm) | |
Low Frequency Section | ||
Number of Drivers | 1 | |
Acoustic Design | Front Loaded, Bass Reflex | |
Woofer Size | 12.00”(304mm) | |
Voice Coil Diameter | 2.50"(63mm) Inside/Outside Epoxy Baked | |
Wire Type | Copper Clad Aluminum | |
Diaphragm Material | Epoxy-reinforced Cellulose | |
Magnet Type | Neodymium | |
Magnetic Circuit | Active Impedance Control | |
Second Static Voice Coil | Yoke Mounted - Copper Clad Aluminum | |
High Frequency Amplifier Specificati*** | ||
Type | Class AB – Push Pull – Low Intermodulation Design Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) output stage Transformer Balanced Speaker Output | |
Rated Continuous Power | 50 Watts | |
Distortion | <.05% THD | |
Operating Bandwidth | 1.5kHz – 30kHz | |
Cooling | Passive – aluminum heatsink | |
Forced Ventilation | High-capacity fan (demand sensitive) | |
Power Supply | Iron core toroidal transformer | |
Bass Amplifier Specificati*** | ||
Type | High-efficiency, Current-enhancing Switch Mode technology with Linear Active Filter | |
Rated Continuous Power | 450 Watts | |
Distortion | <.05% THD | |
Operating Bandwidth | 20Hz – 2kHz | |
Cooling | Passive – aluminum heatsink | |
Forced Ventilation | High-capacity fan (demand sensitive) | |
Power Supply | Iron core toroidal transformer | |
Line input Power | ||
US | 115VAC, 60Hz | |
Recommended amperage service | 8 Amps | |
AC Connector | Neutrik Powercon™ NAC3MPA Connector (Included) | |
Europe | 230VAC, 50Hz | |
Recommended amperage service | 5 Amps | |
AC connector | Neutrik Powercon™ NAC3MPA Connector (Included) | |
Control Panel | ||
System Level Control | Rotary control (-6db to +6db) | |
Monitoring Position Filter | 2-position push-button ON / OFF switch | |
System Status LED Indicators | Green / Red - Power ON / Peak Green / Red – Signal Present / Thermal Condition | |
ON / OFF Switch | 2-position rocker switch | |
Signal Input | ||
Main Signal Input Connector | Male XLR | |
Signal Impedance | 20 KOhms (Balanced Signal) | |
Through Signal Output | Female XLR | |
EX10 Electronic System Controls | Electronic band pass crossover filters Phase alignment Time correction Equalization Limiting and control of individual amplifier system’s RMS output Power supply and amplifier thermal protection | |
C***truction Features | ||
Basic Geometric Design | Asymmetrical Geometry | |
Material | 15mm Exterior Grade Baltic Birch | |
Finish | Ultra wear-resistant black polymer coating | |
Ha***are | One (1) Each Recessed Top Handle One (1) Each Recessed Side Handle One (1) Each “M10” Top Hang Point Omnimount bracket points on Top and Side Two (2) Each Integrated “M10” Side Hang Points One (1) Each 1.375” (35mm) Pole Mount | |
Mount Points | Omnimount bracket points on Top Two (2) Each Integrated “M10” Side | |
Hang Points | One (1) Each 1.375” (35mm) Pole Mount | |
Grill | Acoustically Designed Perforated Metal with Weather-Resistant Polymer Coating | |
Physical | ||
Height | 23.46” (596mm) | |
Width | 14.48” (368mm) | |
Depth | 14.48” (368mm) | |
Weight | 60 lbs. (27kg) |