For high output speaker systems, PRV Audio’s 12MB1000FT mid bass is an excellent option capable of amazing performance. A great new addition to the Forte Series, where more power handling and less distortion on mid low mid bass frequencies is the key. All this attention to detail in the 12MB1000FT makes it one impressive driver. With 97.5 dB efficiency and 1000 watts of continuous program power (RMS), this mid bass is ideally suited to be used as a stage monitor, or in auditorium, touring and outdoor systems. Also, its smooth response from 70 to 3,200 Hz makes it perfect for 2 or 3-way designs. 3″ Inside/Out aluminum voice coil wound on fiberglass former for hi-temp performance, 8 ohms Ventilated voice coil gap reduces power compression High Xmax for more Midbass output 1,000 watts continuous program power rating makes high acoustical output Excellent performance in 2-way or 3-way systems Weather-resistant paper cone and dust cap GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Diameter 12″ (310 mm) Nominal impedance 8 Ohm Nominal Power Handling* 500 Watts Continuous Program Power (RMS)** 1000 Watts Max Peak Power*** 2000 Watts Sensitivity 2.83V at 1m 97.5 dB Recommended Hi Pass CrossoverFor Full Power Handling 110 Hz12db Per Octave Crossover Frequency Response 70 – 3,200 Hz Voice Coil Diameter 3″ (76 mm) Voice Coil Wire Aluminum Voice Coil Winding Depth 19.0 mm Former Material Glass Fiber Magnetic Gap Depth 10.5 mm Frame Material Die Cast Aluminum THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS Equivalent Volume Vas 74.57 l Excursion (mathematical)*** Xmax 6.87 mm Free Air Resonance Fs 52.72 Hz Mechanical Factor Qms 13.35 Electrical Factor Qes 0.38 Total Factor Qts 0.37 Cone Area Sd 573 cm² Mechanical Mass Mms 55.94 g Bl Factor Bl 16.54 Tm Dc Resistance Re 5.7 Ohms Inductance Le 1.00 mH at 1 kHz Mechanical Mass Without Air Mmd 48.19 g Mechanical Compliance Cms 0.162 mm/N EXTRA INFO Overall Diameter 12.40” (315 mm) Front Mount Baffle Cutout 11.10” (282 mm) Mounting Depth 5.20”(132 mm) Overall Depth 5.76”(146.5 mm) Net Weight 16.8 Lbs (7.62 kg) Shipping Weight 18.2 Lbs (8.25 kg) Carton Dimensions W x L x H 13.5”x 13.5” x 7.0”(343 x 343 x 178mm)
