Detail 01
100° horizontal × 60° vertical waveguide
The stated coverage pattern distributes sound across a 100-degree horizontal and 60-degree vertical area.
Product detailSKU #1500000487270
RCFART 812-A 12" 1400W Powered Speaker
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The ART 812-A is RCF's 12-inch active option for portable PA, installed sound, live reinforcement, or a high-output stage-monitor role. A 1400W peak Class-D bi-amplifier powers its 12-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver, delivering a 50Hz–20kHz response and up to 129dB maximum SPL. FiRPHASE and XBoost are built into its DSP platform, alongside a 100° × 60° True Resistive Waveguide. The cabinet includes top and side handles, a 35 mm pole mount, and two M10 points for portable, wall-, truss-, or flown deployment.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Parties, weddings, worship services, acoustic performances, and small live events requiring a main PA cabinet.
- Portable PA and mobile-sound work needing a 12-inch powered speaker with integrated handles.
- Stage-monitor or installed-sound setups using pole, wall, truss, or flown deployment options.
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
1400W peak Class-D bi-amplification
The low- and high-frequency drivers receive separate amplification; listed peak power is 1000W LF and 400W HF.
Detail 03
25 × 14.56 × 14.3 in.; 41.89 lb.
Use the stated size and weight when planning carrying, placement, or installation.
Detail 04
Volume, Boost, and Mic/Line controls
The speaker provides these front-panel operating controls.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan to use the VDE power connection.
- 02Confirm your source can connect by XLR or 1/4-inch jack.
- 03For rigging, account for the cabinet's two M10 hardware points.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the ART 812-A work as a stage monitor?
Yes. It is described as suitable for use as a high-output stage monitor.
02What are its coverage angles?
Its True Resistive Waveguide is specified for 100-degree horizontal and 60-degree vertical coverage.
03Does it have built-in low-frequency enhancement?
Yes. XBoost enhances perceived low-frequency depth when the speaker is used full range without a subwoofer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 129dB
- Speaker Type
- 2-way active
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–20kHz
- Crossover Frequency
- 1600Hz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Volume, Boost, Mic/Line
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Cabinet Material
- PP composite
9 detailsConnections & power
- Input Signal
- Balanced/unbalanced
- Input Sensitivity
- -2 dBu/+4 dBu
- High Frequency Power
- 400W peak
- Mic Input Sensitivity
- -32 dBu
- Total Power
- 1400W peak
- Power Connection
- VDE
- Output Connector
- XLR
- Low Frequency Power
- 1000W peak
- Input Connectors
- XLR, 1/4 inch jack
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 25 inch
- Weight
- 41.89
- Depth
- 14.3 inch
- Width
- 14.56 inch
18 detailsOther
- Handles
- 1 top, 1 each side
- DSP
- FiRPHASE, XBoost
- Rigging Points
- 2 M10
- Limiter
- Soft limiter
- Model
- ART 812-A
- Amplifier Type
- Class-D bi-amplification
- Waveguide
- True Resistive Waveguide
- Pole Mount
- 35 mm insert
- Compression Driver
- 1 inch with 1.75 inch voice coil
- Protections
- Thermal, RMS
- Horizontal Coverage Angle
- 100-degree
- Product Type
- Powered speaker
- Series
- ART 8
- Cooling
- Convection
- Cabinet Reinforcement
- Internal M-brace
- Woofer
- 12 inch with 2.5 inch voice coil
- Grille
- Steel
- Vertical Coverage Angle
- 60-degree
