RCF NX 912-A Review: Rated 4.0/5

The RCF NX 912-A is rated 4/5 for sound quality, #20 of 83 12-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: RCF

#20 RCF NX 912-A: $1,449.00 Amazon $1,449.00 B&H Photo Video $1,449.00 eBay

Same family: the RCF NX 910-A (smaller model, rated 3.5/5), the RCF NX 932-A (larger model, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5), the RCF NX 915-A (larger model, rated 3.6/5) and the RCF NX 945-A (larger model, rated 4.1/5).

Pros: A sturdy plywood 12 inch powered PA speaker with strong amplification, wide coverage and flexible rigging for professional systems. The plywood enclosure, 2100W amplification, FiRPHASE/Bass Motion Control and flexible rigging make it a sturdier systems alternative to the RCF ART 912-A. Medium-quality data indicates extension to roughly 58Hz with broad 100° x 60° coverage. Measured bass extension of 58Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The truncated vendor measurement does not yield a preference score, preventing a confident tonal comparison with the scored leaders. Its 130dB peak claim matches the cheaper RCF ART 912-A rather than exceeding it.

Released	Jul 2021 (5 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	2100W peak (1400W LF + 700W HF)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	58Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Polyurea-coated plywood
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	100° x 60°
Crossover Frequency	1600Hz
DSP	Yes, FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
Dimensions	24.4”H x 14.2”W x 15.9”D (620 x 361.4 x 404.5 mm)
Drivers	12” woofer, 1.75” compression driver
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo input and XLR output
Maximum SPL	130dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	6 x M10 inserts
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	45.9 lbs (20.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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  • RCF NX 912-A Product Information
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the RCF NX 912-A 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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