Detail 01
132 dB maximum SPL
States the speaker’s maximum sound-pressure-level rating.
Product detailSKU #1500000043840
QSCK12.2 12" Powered Speaker
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for portable PA, stage-monitor and installed-sound work, the active QSC K12.2 combines 2,000W Class-D amplification with a 12-inch low-frequency driver and 1.4-inch high-frequency driver. Advanced DSP provides 11 EQ presets, user scenes, crossover control and delay, so recurring setups can be stored and recalled. Two combo XLR/TRS inputs and an XLR thru output support wired system layouts, while the ABS enclosure can be used upright, as a floor monitor, or in several mounting arrangements.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recalling saved EQ, input, crossover, and delay settings across recurring venue or event setups.
- Running wired front-of-house, stage-monitor, DJ playback, or installed-sound speaker deployments.
- Using upright, floor-monitor, pole-mounted, flown, wall-mounted, or truss-mounted speaker positions.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bluetooth audio streaming, which the K12.2 does not include.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two combo XLR/TRS inputs and one XLR thru output
Supports direct wired sources and passing signal to another powered speaker.
Detail 03
11 EQ presets, user scenes, crossover, and delay
Lets recurring settings be stored, while delay supports rear-fill and distributed-speaker applications.
Detail 04
75-degree axisymmetric coverage
Defines the listed coverage pattern for system placement.
Detail 05
47.8 lb; 23.7 × 14 × 13.8 in.
Provides the weight and enclosure dimensions to plan for transport and positioning.
Detail 06
Straight or 7.5-degree down-tilt pole mounting
Provides two listed pole-mount angles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bluetooth is not available; the speaker uses wired combo XLR/TRS inputs.
- 02For a subwoofer setup, use the K12.2 sub or crossover preset that matches the setup.
- 03Flown, wall-mounted, and truss-mounted use may involve optional mounting accessories.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the K12.2 be used without a mixer?
Yes. Its combo XLR/TRS inputs can accept microphones, instruments, and line-level sources directly.
02How do I connect two K12.2 speakers?
For stereo, connect a mixer’s left and right outputs to separate speakers. For mono expansion, use one speaker’s thru output to feed another powered speaker.
03Does the K12.2 have built-in delay?
Yes. Its onboard DSP delay can be used for rear-fill and distributed-speaker setups.
04Can it be used with a subwoofer?
Yes. Connect the mixer to the subwoofer, run the subwoofer output to the K12.2, then select a matching sub or crossover preset.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 132dB
- Speaker Type
- 2-way full-range powered speaker
- Wattage
- 2,000W Class-D amplification module
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–20kHz
- Frequency Range
- 45Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Mixer Preamp
- No
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Type
- 2-way full range
- Construction
- ABS
- Cabinet Material
- ABS
3 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 1 XLR thru
- Inputs
- 2 combo XLR/TRS
- Power Output
- 2000W
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 23.7 inch
- Weight
- 47.8
- Depth
- 13.8 inch
- Width
- 14 inch
20 detailsOther
- DSP
- Advanced onboard DSP
- User Scenes
- EQ, delay, crossover and input settings
- Crossover
- Yes
- Coverage Pattern
- 75-degree axisymmetric coverage
- Factory Presets
- 11 EQ presets
- Hf Driver
- 1.4 inch
- Model
- K12.2
- Active Passive
- Active
- Amplifier Type
- Class-D
- XLR TRS
- Combo 2
- Mounting Options
- Pole mount, floor monitor, flown, wall mount, truss mount
- Lf Driver
- 12 inch
- Maximum SPL
- 132dB
- Product Type
- Powered speaker
- Delay
- Yes
- Application
- Portable PA, stage monitor, installed sound
- Bluetooth
- No
- Series
- K.2 Series
- Pole Mount Angle
- Straight or 7.5-degree down-tilt
- XLR
- 1
