Dynacord FORUM LINE F12 - User Manual

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L OUDSPEAKERS
Forum Line
F12
The demands on modern high-performance systems re-
garding their long-throw capability, low distortion, and
intelligible sound are constantly growing. The introduction
of DYNACORD’s patented Planar Waveguide technology
marks a quantum leap in the field of high-efficiency, direct
radiating subwoofer systems.
Typical long-throw systems offer extreme throw on the
cost of a comparably small directivity angle, so that several
cabinets need to be employed to provide coverage of the
entire audience area.
The Conical Waveguide horn F 12 CWH is a very compact
Mid/Hi-component offering an immense SPL and a com-
parably wide radiation pattern. The speaker components
are coaxially mounted, which provides a smooth extended
frequency response within the entire radiation range.
In the Mid-Bass range works an ELECTRO-VOICE DL12 ST
high-performance transducer mounted on a Conical Wave
guide horn. The high-frequency range above 800 Hz is
reproduced by an ELECTRO-VOICE DH6-8 driver, firing
into a coaxially mounted 80°x55° wide coverage horn.
This coaxial design ensures extreme linear transmission,
without the occurrence of Dead-Spots as they are usually
found with conventional systems.
The sound of the F 12 CWH provides is marked through
its noticeably high dynamic range with comparably low
distortion. The linear frequency response between 100 Hz
– 19 kHz (-10 dB) is as excellent as its SPL of 106 dB
1W/1m and the cabinet’s off-axis sound is still impressively
neutral and uncoloured.
Because of its exceptional level of efficiency and
outstanding power handling capacity of 350 W (EIA RS-
426A), Even when employed as stand-alone cabinet, the
F 12 CWH offers excellent long-throw coverage, stable
intelligible sound and superb performance.
The F 12 CWH represents a truly economic solution for a
wide range of applications in festival tents, halls and at
medium-size open-air events when compared to conven-
tional long-throw systems (e.g. 35° x 35°) and because of
its wide radiation angle of 80° x 55° and its superior
medium and long-throw capability. Despite its wide
coverage, the Conical Waveguide design awards the F 12
CWH with an on-axis sound pressure level that is identical
to that of a typical long-throw component.
Integrated in the cabinet is a passive horn-EQ, which
allows using the F 12 CWH for vocal reproduction when
directly connecting it to any common linear power ampli-
fier. Only employing a 160 Hz Lo-Cut filter is recommen-
ded to protect the 12” horn system against low-frequency
overload.
Multi-stage protection circuitry guards the F12CWH driver
systems from being damaged by thermal overload.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
THROW CAPABILITY
USAGE
PROTECTION

Summary

Forum Line F12 Loudspeaker

F12 Frequency Response and Throw

Details the F 12 CWH's dynamic range, linear frequency response, and long-throw capability.

F12 Usage and Protection

Explains F 12 CWH usage with passive horn-EQ and protection features against thermal overload.

Forum Line F9 Loudspeaker

F9 CWH Overview and Performance

Details the F9CWH Mid/Hi-cabinet for medium/long-throw, its components, SPL, and throw capability.

Forum Line F120 Loudspeaker

F120 System Description

Describes the F120 2-way cabinet, its sound quality, coverage, components, and crossover.

F120 Features and Configuration

Highlights F120's protection, system-switch, and rigging capabilities for active applications.

Forum Line F150 Loudspeaker

F150 Product Profile and Components

Details the F150's 15" 2-way design, performance, and components for wide applications.

F150 Features and Protection

Covers F150's crossover, protection, system-switch, frontal protection, and rigging.

Forum Line F5 Subwoofer

F5 Subwoofer Design and Features

Describes the F5 compact, high-efficiency subwoofer, its EV DL15Y woofer, PowerMax x-over, and protection.

Forum Line F8 Subwoofer

F8 Subwoofer Development and Features

Details the F8 subwoofer's EVX180B woofer, PowerMax x-over, protection, and handling features.

Forum Line F17 PWH Bass-Cabinet

F17 PWH Complementary Design

Describes the F17 PWH's role complementing F12CWH, its compact design, and coverage capabilities.

Forum Line F18 PWH Subwoofer

F18 PWH High-Performance Subwoofer

Details the F18 PWH's long-throw ability, mid-bass directivity, and EVX180B chassis.

Xa 5 System Configuration

Xa 5 System Overview

Introduces the Xa 5 System as a powerful, compact, high-efficiency loudspeaker for medium/long throw.

Xa 5 System Components and Usage

Details system components (F9CWH, F5), active/passive usage, and crossover settings.

Xa 28 System Configuration

Xa 28 System Standard Configuration

Describes the Xa 28 System's standard Hi/Lo setup with F12CWH and F17PWH for medium halls.

Xa 38 System Configuration

Xa 38 System Medium-Throw Combination

Details the Xa 38 System's medium-throw use with F18PWH and F12CWH for enhanced bass response.

Xa 48 System Configuration

Xa 48 System Variable Bass Combination

Explains the Xa 48 System's variable bass configuration with F18PWH and F17PWH for bass impact.

Xa 58 System Configuration

Xa 58 System Long-Throw Configuration

Details the Xa 58 System's long-throw capability using four F12CWH and four F17PWH for wide coverage.

Xa 68 System Configuration

Xa 68 System Standard Configuration

Describes the Xa 68 System for major live applications, offering powerful bass and intelligible sound.

Dynacord FORUM LINE F12 Specifications