Short answer: choose between the Yamaha DXR12mkII and RCF ART 712-A MK5 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. If you are buying new, get the Yamaha DXR12mkIII.
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.
Why choose the RCF ART 712-A MK5. A compact, relatively affordable RCF with 129dB claimed output, FiRPHASE processing and familiar 90° x 60° coverage. It is an appealing simple top for buyers who plan to cross to a subwoofer and do not need app control.
What to weigh before buying. 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. The local low-quality manufacturer data has no computed preference score, making its measured tonal position uncertain. The smaller compression-driver assembly offers less vocal headroom than the ART 732-A MK5.
Buy the Yamaha DXR12mkII when its stated coverage, output, processing, and deployment format best match the job.
Buy the RCF ART 712-A MK5 when its stated strengths are the better match for the room and the rest of the PA.
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A proven 12 inch PA workhorse with good sound, loud output, three input channels and easy processing presets.
An affordable 12 inch powered PA speaker with simple controls, a good top for pairing with a subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha DXR12mkII | RCF ART 712-A MK5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $864.99 Discontinued | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #17 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #41 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.7”H x 14.3”W x 13.8”D (601 x 362 x 350 mm) | 25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) | 1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF) |
| Cabinet Material | Matte-finish ABS | PP composite |
| Rigging | 3 x M10 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount | 2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 129dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo, stereo RCA | XLR/TRS combo |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.78 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.49 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1600Hz |
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: Yamaha DXR12mkII (measured by the manufacturer) and RCF ART 712-A MK5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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