PRX512M

12" 2-Way Multipurpose

Self-Powered Sound
Reinforcement System
Features:
䉴 Dual angle enclosure for both front-of-
house and floor monitor applications
䉴 Optimized EQ for monitor or front-of-
house applications
䉴 JBL Differential Drive® woofer
䉴 1.5" annual polymer diaphragm
compression driver
䉴 Class-D, Crown® digital amplifier:
lightweight, compact, multi channel,
heritage
䉴 DSP input section, crossover, dynamic
limiting, component optimization,
selectable system EQ
䉴 Professional XLR line and ¼"
Mic/Instrument inputs, with loop through.
䉴 Illuminated logo for clear Power-On
status
䉴 Dual angle pole mount socket
䉴 DuraFlex™ coated plywood construction

Application: Preliminary Specifications:

PRX512M is the most compact and System Type: Self powered 12", two-way, bass-reflex,
versatile speaker in the PRX500 Series. It Frequency Range (-10 dB): 46 Hz – 20 kHz (EQ in main position)
has been designed to deliver the most 60 Hz – 20 kHz (EQ in monitor position)
performance for its weight and size as both Frequency Response (±3 dB): 76 Hz – 20 kHz (EQ in main position)
a stage monitor and a front of house main 90 Hz – 20 kHz (EQ in monitor position)
PA. Two user selectable EQ settings are Coverage Pattern: 70° x 70° nominal
provided to optimize the system for either Directivity Index (DI): 10.2 dB
application. With a dual socket pole mount Directivity Factor (Q): 10.8
the PRX512M is a perfect match with a Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 48 dB filter slope
PRX518S subwoofer, offering a high Crossover Frequency: 1.6 kHz
performance self-powered sub/sat system.
System Power Rating 500 W continuous, 1000 W peak
The PRX512M is a self-powered, LF Power amp Class-D, 400 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance
lightweight two-way multipurpose HF Power amp Class-D, 100 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance
loudspeaker system. The PRX512M is Distortion: Less than 0.1% at rated power
comprised of a 262F 305 mm (12")
Maximum Peak Output1: 133 dB SPL
Differential Drive® woofer, a 2408H 37.5 mm
(1.5 in) annular polymer diaphragm, Signal indicators: Overload: Red LED indicates input overload condition
Signal: Green LED indicates signal presents
neodymium compression driver mounted to
a 70° by 70° horn, all driven by a multi- Input sensitivity: Mic position: –25 dBu to 0 dBu
Line position: +28 dBu to +10 dBu
channel Crown International Class-D digital
power amplifier. A propriety DSP chip is at Input Impedance: 64 K Ohms (balanced), 32 K Ohms (unbalanced)
the core of a fully featured input section, EQ: Presets for Main and Monitor position
providing user selectable system EQ, LF Driver: 1 x JBL 262F 380 mm (12 in) Differential Drive® woofer
protection, input sensitivity selection, cross- HF Driver: 1 x JBL 2408F 37.5 mm (1.5 in) annular polymer diaphragm,
over functionality, dynamic limiting and neodymium compression driver
discrete component optimization. Enclosure: Trapezoidal, 18 mm, plywood
The enclosure is constructed of quality Suspension / Mounting: Dual 36 mm pole socket
plywood and coated in JBL’s rugged Transport: Integrated handle with backing cup
DuraFlex™ finish. An integrated dual angle Finish: Anthracite DuraFlex™ finish
pole mount on the bottom enables easy Grille: Powder coated, Anthracite black, 18 gauge perforated steel
deployment and aiming. The CNC-machined with acoustically transparent black foam backing.
steel grille wraps around the sides of the Input Connectors: Balanced XLR / ¼ inch combo jack with XLR loop through,
enclosure so there are no protruding lips on Dimensions (H x W x D): 650 mm x 380 mm x 350 mm
the front of the box to create acoustical (25.5 in x 15 in x 14 in)
interference. The grille is also lined with an Net Weight: 18 kg (40 lb)
acoustically transparent foam to provide
additional driver protection. 1.
Maximum Peak output measured with IEC pink noise at 1 meter in front of speaker baffle under free space
conditions. Measurement instrument set to peak hold. Speaker muted and released at full power, recording maximum
The amplifier input panel offers XLR or ¼ peak level.
inch jack compatibility and a sensitivity JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
switch provides extra flexibility, making it refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this
possible to connect literally any sound reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or
exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
source without using a mixer. Signal present
and overload lights indicate the system
status and assist in setting the optimum
level, via the level control knob.
䉴 PRX512M 12" 2-way Multipurpose Self-powered Sound Reinforcement System
Frequency Response
MAIN MIC
PRX512M 100

90

dBSPL
MONITOR LINE 80

70

60
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K

AMPLIFIER ONLY

PRX512M Input Panel

Block Diagram

Signal Present Overload

Input
High
DSP

Level Low
Sensitivity Power Amplifiers

Output EQ Select

JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200 SS PRX512M
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A. CRP 5M
01/07
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