Bose Professional
MA12EX modular column array loudspeaker
Loudspeakers

MA12EX modular column array loudspeaker

The Bose Professional MA12EX extended range indoor/outdoor column array is designed to provide outstanding vocal intelligibility in acoustically demanding spaces with wider 160° horizontal coverage. It has weather-resistant components that allow use in outdoor applications. The slim column enclosure blends with almost any décor.

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Features

  • Twelve 2.25-inch (57 mm) full-range driversmounted in a vertical line array deliver wide horizontal coverage with narrow vertical pattern control

  • Modular design allows stackingof multiple enclosures in a line array configuration to provide increased vertical pattern control which improves “throw” distance and reduces unwanted floor/ceiling reflections

  • Articulated Array ® designprovides wide 160° horizontal coverage with 20° nominal vertical coverage for a single module. Actual vertical coverage varies with number of modules in line array configuration.

  • Frequency range down to 58 Hzallows full-range speech and light music reinforcement without separate low-frequency loudspeakers. For extended bass and higher output levels, use with Bose Professional MB4, MB12, or MB24 modular bass loudspeakers.

  • Optional brackets allow easy installationof single-, double- or triple-stack line array modules

Applications

Designed for a wide range of applications, including:

  • Houses of worship
  • Multi-purpose spaces
  • Recreation
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Auditoriums
  • Transportation facilities
  • Gymnasiums
  • Atriums and malls

Specifications

22 specifications

COMPLIANCE

EN 54-24 Certified
No

PHYSICAL

Colors
Black, white
Enclosure Material
Extruded-aluminum sidewalls with zinc-plated steel top & bottom endcaps, all powder-coated
Environmental
Outdoor use
Grille
Aluminum, powder-coated finish
Ingress Protection
IPX5
Suspension/Mounting
6 × M6 threaded inserts
Product Dimensions (H×W×D)
38.8 in × 4.1 in × 5.5 in (985 mm × 104 mm × 139 mm)
Net Weight
21.0 lb (9.4 kg)

PERFORMANCE

Frequency Range (-10 dB)
58 Hz – 16,000 Hz
Coverage, Horizontal
160°
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
112 dB continuous, 118 dB peak
Nominal Impedance
8 Ω
Power Handling, long-term continuous
150 W
Power Handling, Peak
600 W
Recommended Signal Processing
Bose Professional loudspeaker EQ
Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m)
87 dB
Transformer Taps, 100V
CVT-MA12EX transformer available
Transformer Taps, 70V
CVT-MA12EX transformer available
Coverage, Vertical
20°

TRANSDUCERS

Driver Protection
Overload protection
Low-Frequency
12 × 2.25 in (57 mm) high-excursion, weather-resistant drivers

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Technical Information

User Documentation

Design Tools

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