Short answer: choose between the RCF ART 912-A and Yamaha DXR12mkII for the requirements of the venue and system, not from rank alone. In this size class, coverage, bass extension, output capability, DSP, cabinet construction, and service support often decide the better fit. The Yamaha DXR12mkII is discontinued; its replacement is the Yamaha DXR12mkIII.
Why choose the RCF ART 912-A. A current, widely stocked 12-inch RCF with 130dB claimed output, 100° x 60° coverage and the same FiRPHASE/Bass Motion Control platform used higher in the ART 9 line. It is a straightforward choice for users who value simple setup over menu-heavy DSP.
Why choose the Yamaha DXR12mkII. A proven, broadly distributed workhorse with a flexible three-channel input section and 134dB claimed maximum output. Medium-quality vendor Spinorama data and 61Hz measured extension provide more evidence than many PA competitors, while Yamaha’s FIR-X processing and D-CONTOUR presets simplify setup.
What to weigh before buying. The available low-quality manufacturer directivity data has no computed preference score, limiting confidence in cross-brand tonal comparisons. It has only basic rear-panel presets and no wireless control or Bluetooth audio. The 5.49 ideal-subwoofer preference score is only mid-pack, with meaningful response/directivity irregularity in the supplied data. It lacks app control and Bluetooth audio, and newer competitors offer more user-adjustable DSP.
Buy the RCF ART 912-A when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkII when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A widely stocked, loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with good sound and simple setup for users who skip menu heavy DSP.
A proven 12 inch PA workhorse with good sound, loud output, three input channels and easy processing presets.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RCF ART 912-A | Yamaha DXR12mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.00 | $864.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #12 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #17 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver with 1.75” voice coil | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 25.3”H x 14.6”W x 14.3”D (642 x 370 x 363 mm) | 23.7”H x 14.3”W x 13.8”D (601 x 362 x 350 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 2,100W peak (1,400W LF + 700W HF, manufacturer specified) | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.7kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene composite | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | M10 fly points; pole mount | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.78 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.49 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: RCF ART 912-A (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR12mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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