Driver Configuration and Dispersion
The LINEAR 5 MK2 112 XA is an active 2-way, bass-reflex loudspeaker with a 12-inch cone speaker (2.5-inch voice coil) and a 1-inch compression driver (1.7-inch voice coil) on a rotatable constant directivity horn. Dispersion is 80 degrees horizontal by 60 degrees vertical (-6dB), and the narrow pattern means rotating the horn is not strictly necessary, so precise coverage is possible even on small and narrow stages. The crossover sits at 1.9kHz.
Build and Mounting
The slanted monitor edge, a 31 degree monitor angle, lets the 112 XA work as a low-feedback stage monitor or as a powerful mid/high unit with subwoofers. The hybrid birch plywood and MDF cabinet has an acrylic enamel finish in Jet black (RAL 9005), a steel front grille backed with acoustic foam, two SingleGrip handles, a DuoTilt 3/7 degree pole mount and three M8 rigging points. It measures 36 x 59 x 30.5cm and weighs 17.6kg, making it the most compact 12-inch multifunctional mid/high unit in its class.
Amplification and DSP Compatibility
A Class-D bi-amplified power amplifier delivers 600W RMS and 1200W peak, with RMS and peak limiters protecting the speaker. The DSP preamplifier offers a parametric 10-band EQ, high-pass and low-pass filters, polarity, level, delay, limiter and mute, with Flat, Monitor, Low Cut and Remote filter presets and under 2ms latency at a 48kHz sample rate. It can be controlled from the HK Audio DSP CONTROL software for Windows and Mac over the EtherCON network port, and the DSP output passes the processed signal on to a non-networked speaker. MILAN digital audio transmission is supported.
Applications
A low-feedback stage monitor for bands and performers, or a compact system mid/high unit paired with subwoofers for small to medium live sound and corporate events.
Key Specifications
- Concept: Active 2-way loudspeaker
- Cabinet Principle: Bass reflex
- Mid/High Frequency: 1 x 12-inch cone speaker, 2.5-inch voice coil
- High Frequency: 1 x 1-inch compression driver, 1.7-inch voice coil; constant directivity horn, rotatable
- Frequency Range: 73Hz - 18kHz (-6dB); 67Hz - 19kHz (-10dB)
- Dispersion Angle (-6dB): 80 degrees x 60 degrees (horizontal x vertical), rotatable
- Max. SPL: 128dB average, 136dB peak (1 unit, half space)
- Crossover: 1.9kHz
- Power Amplifier: Class D, bi-amped; 600W RMS, 1200W peak
- Preamplifier / DSP: DSP preamplifier; parametric 10-band EQ with variable filter characteristics, high-pass and low-pass filters, polarity, level, delay, limiter, mute
- Sample Rate / Latency: 48kHz / under 2ms
- Filter Presets: Flat, Monitor, Low Cut, Remote
- Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu
- Inputs / Outputs: 1 x XLR/jack combo balanced input; 1 x XLR balanced output; 1 x XLR balanced DSP output
- Network / Remote: 1 x EtherCON RJ45 input; HK Audio DSP CONTROL (Windows, Mac OS); MILAN digital audio transmission
- Power Supply: 1 x IEC connector with V-lock, 100-240V; 1A nominal (EN 62368-1)
- Mounting: HK Audio DuoTilt 3/7 degree pole mount; 3 x M8 rigging points; monitor angle 31 degrees
- Cabinet Material and Finish: Hybrid (birch plywood/MDF), acrylic enamel, Jet black (RAL 9005)
- Front Grille: Steel front grille with anticorrosive coating, backed with acoustic foam
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 36 x 59 x 30.5cm (14-3/16 x 23-7/32 x 12 in)
- Weight: 17.6kg (38.8 lbs)
