RCF ART 712-A MK5 Review: Rated 3.6/5

The RCF ART 712-A MK5 is rated 3.6/5 for sound quality, #41 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: RCF

#41 RCF ART 712-A MK5: $549.00 Amazon $549.00 B&H Photo Video $599.00 eBay

Older model: the RCF ART 712-A MK4 (ranked lower, rated 3.1/5). See every RCF ART 7 generation.

Same family: the RCF ART 708-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5), the RCF ART 710-A MK5 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 732-A MK5 (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5), the RCF ART 715-A MK5 (larger model, rated 3.6/5), the RCF ART 735-A MK5 (larger model, estimated 3.4/5) and the RCF ART 745-A MK5 (larger model, rated 3.5/5).

Pros: An affordable 12 inch powered PA speaker with simple controls, a good top for pairing with a subwoofer. 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. Measured bass extension of 65.0Hz (-3dB).

Cons: 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 RCF ART 732-A MK5.

Released	Jan 2024 (2 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1400W peak (1000W LF + 400W HF)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	PP composite
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	1600Hz
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	25.1”H x 15.2”W x 14.3”D (637 x 387 x 363 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo
Maximum SPL	129dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	2 x M10 inserts; 35mm pole mount
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	39.2 lbs (17.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the RCF ART 712-A MK5 measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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