SPECIFICATIONS PVX™ 12

(Axis of the vertical main

polar lobe is angled down 10°,
resulting in the angular pattern
with respect to straight ahead
being +15, -35°)

Transducer Complement:
Heavy-duty 12” woofer with 2
3/8” voice coil & 50 oz. magnet
RX™14 1.4” titanium diaphragm
dynamic compression driver

Box Tuning Frequency:

62 Hz

Crossover Frequency (internal

passive):
2.8 kHz

Impedance (Z):
Nominal: 8.0 Ω
Minimum: 6.7 Ω

Input Connections:
One four-pin twist-lock
connector paralleled with a
1/4” phone jack

Enclosure Materials & Finish:

Black ABS plastic with textured
surface, black powder-coated
perforated grille.

Mounting provisions:
Unit has two sets of two M10
Peak Power Capacity (peak): inserts, one pair on the top, and
Frequency Range, 1 meter
800W one pair on the bottom.
on-axis, swept-sine in half space
environment: Additional mounting points
48 Hz to 21 kHz Sound Pressure Level, 1 Watt, 1 are a set of four M8 inserts on
meter in anechoic environment: the top, and a set of four on
Frequency Response, 1 meter 96 dB SPL, (2.83V input) the right side in the handle
on-axis, swept-sine in anechoic recess, and a set of four on the
environment: Maximum Sound Pressure Level bottom, which use the Peavey
60 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) (1 meter): VersaMount™ 70+ mounting
119 dB SPL continuous bracket.
Usable Low Frequency limit (-10 125 dB SPL peak Four rubber feet provide
dB point anechoic): vibration free floor or stage
51 Hz Radiation Angle measured at use, and a molded-in stand
-6dB point of polar response: mounting cup is on the bottom.
Power Handling: Nominal: 100° horizontal X 50°
Power Rating (program): 400W vertical
 SPECIFICATIONS PVX™ 12
Dimensions (H x W x D): 45-degree angled section on IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Front: the right side to allow use as a FOR THE MOUNTING AND FLYING OF
24.50 in. x 16.10 in. x 15.00 in. floor monitor. Five sets of flying/ THE PEAVEY PVX 12
622 mm x 409 mm x 381 mm mounting points, two on the top, CAUTION: Before attempting to
two on the bottom, and one on suspend this speaker, consult
Rear: the side, with a total of 16 cabinet a certified structural engineer.
22.75 in. x 8.75 in. x 15.00 in. inserts, provide for the ultimate Speaker can fall from improper
578 mm x 222 mm x 381 mm in installation flexibility. A black suspension, resulting in serious
powder coated perforated steel injury and property damage. Other
Net Weight: grille provides driver protection and enclosures may NOT be suspended
37 Lbs. (16.8 kg) a professional appearance. below one, nor should additional
The heavy-duty 12” woofer has weight be suspended from one of
Features a 2 3/8” voice coil diameter, and these units. Use only the correct
• Two-way sound reinforcement a 50 oz. magnet for 200 watts mating hardware. All associated
enclosure continuous worth of chest-pounding rigging is the responsibility of
• 12” heavy-duty woofer with 2 3/8” bass. The RX 14 compression others.
voice coil & 50 oz. magnet driver tweeter is coupled to a
• RX 14 compression driver, with 1.4 Quadratic Throat constant directivity Maximum enclosure angle from
inch titanium diaphragm waveguide, covered under US vertical hang is 30°.
patent #6,059,069 with smooth, Always use a suitable safety chain
• 400W program/800W peak power even response, low distortion and
handling or wire rope, looped through
good high frequency dispersion. one of the handles or attached
• Patented Quadratic Throat This horn has an asymmetrical to an unused group of fly points,
Waveguide™ technology, 100 by 50 vertical polar response, aiming the and firmly attached to a suitable
degree coverage main energy lobe down 10°, so it is structural member as indicated by a
• Asymmetrical horn aims the sound aimed at the audience, instead of certified structural engineer.
down 10°, at the audience, not over their heads. This helps reduce The recommended range of torque
over their heads ceiling reflections for greater clarity for the mounting bolts is 3.5 to 4.0
• Crossover network for driver and gain before feedback. foot-lbs. (4.75 to 5.42 N-m). DO
protection and EQ The PVX 12 speaker system is NOT OVERTIGHTEN ! If an insert
• High frequency driver protection rated at 400W program power spins free, it has been damaged,
• Durable plastic injection-molded handling, and the full crossover and the cabinet can not be safely
trapezoidal enclosure network includes high voltage film flown from that set of inserts!
capacitors, high current inductors, Never transport the cabinet while
• Extra angled section on right side and high frequency driver protection
allows floor monitor use mounted on an array bracket or
for clear punchy sound, and other mounting bracket, this may
• Full-coverage heavy-duty excellent long-term reliability. A
perforated steel grilles, with unduly stress the mounting inserts.
4-pin twist-lock connector and a ¼”
powder coat finish phone jack input make hook-up a The use of threadlocker (blue type/
• Pole mount molded-In breeze. medium strength) on the mounting
bolts is recommended, as are the
• Top, bottom and right side flying The cabinet of the PVX 12 speaker appropriate lockwashers, to insure
point inserts system has multiple mounting that the mounting hardware will not
fly points, providing outstanding vibrate loose over time.
Description versatility in permanent install
use. A pair of M10 inserts is
molded-in on the top, and a pair on GROUPING OF INSERT SETS
The PVX™12 is a two-way sound
reinforcement system based on the bottom, and a set of four M8
a heavy-duty 12” woofer and a inserts is available on the top, on Group A
RX™14 titanium diaphragm dynamic the bottom, and on the right side A set of two M10 inserts on the top,
compression driver mounted in the handle recess. This is a total designed to hang the cabinet using
on a 100 by 50 degree coverage of 16 mounting inserts in all. Most the proper eyebolts.
Quadratic Throat Waveguide™. It’s of these inserts have substantial
sleek modern appearance coupled retaining hardware on the inside of Group B
with excellent performance offer an the plastic cabinet, so that the insert A set of two M10 inserts on the
outstanding package. would have to pull out an entire
bottom, designed to hang the
The lightweight yet rugged chunk of the cabinet to come free,
providing a more reliable and safe cabinet using the proper eyebolts.
injection-molded plastic enclosure
with molded-in stand mount cup mode of mounting the cabinet.
Group C
facilitates portable use for live
A set of four M8 inserts on the top,
music or PA sound. The trapezoidal
cabinet has three handles for designed to be used with the Peavey
ease of portability, and an extra Versamount 70+ mounting bracket.
 SPECIFICATIONS PVX™ 12
Group D more than 0.472” (12 mm). When sure to fully extend the stand legs
A set of four M8 inserts on the right using a Peavey Versamount 70+ as per the stand manufacturer’s
side, designed to be used with the mounting bracket and lock washer, instructions.
Peavey Versamount 70+ mounting the length of the bolt should not Try to make sure that the stand legs
bracket. exceed 3/4” (approx. 20 mm). are oriented for the least danger of
tripping to those in the vicinity of
Group E WARNING! (note to structural the stand. Never block a doorway or
A set of four M8 inserts on the engineer) hallway with the legs of a stand.
bottom, designed to be used The thread insertion depth past the Try to route cables so that people
with the Peavey Versamount 70+ surface of the cabinet of the end will not trip over them, or tip the
mounting bracket. of the mounting bolt should not be speaker over. Use of duct tape,
For Group A and B, always use both more than 0.787” (20 mm) for insert cable channels or guards, or
inserts as a pair; NEVER use just groups A, B, C and D, and not more other appropriate tie-down/cover
one insert to fly a cabinet! than 0.472” (12 mm) for Group E. –up devices should be carefully
For Group C, D and E, Always use If these thread insertion depths considered and implemented.
all four inserts of a given group as a are exceeded, then the inserts may When installing or de-installing
set; NEVER use just one insert to fly be damaged or unseated from the the speaker on the stand, it is a
a cabinet! The four insert groupings cabinet, severely compromising the good practice to have a helper if
are meant to have all four inserts mounting integrity of the cabinet! possible, it can be hard to “thread
used at once within a group. For maximum mounting strength, the needle” and mate the stand
Group E should only be used with safety and reliability, the bolt cup to the stand pole while holding
the Versamount 70+ oriented threads should engage at least 10 the PVX 12 speaker system at arm’s
beneath the cabinet, and at an angle mm of depth for Group A and B, and length. It is also helpful if someone
less than 30° from vertical. at least 8 mm of depth for groups C, PVxthe
holds series
speaker stand and pole
PVx 12 Speaker
D and E. down while the PVX 12 is removed
SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSERT from the stand pole, this prevents
MATING HARDWARE Use of the PVX™ 12 with a Subwoofer the PVX 12 from pulling the pole up
Pole Tunnel with it.
Group A and Group B should use The built-in stand mount cup When using stands outdoors,
an M10 forged steel shoulder-type allows use with the Peavey SP 118 never attach banners or flags to
lifting eyebolt, which meets the Sub and the accessory pole that the stands or the PVX 12 speaker
requirements of DIN 580 or ASTM it is designed to use, Peavey part system, strong winds may cause
A489. They should only be used in #00326530. the speaker to blow over. If there
pairs, and in conjunction with the The pole used is 51-3/4” long and is a possibility of windy conditions,
rear most pair of M8 inserts on the has a nominal diameter of 1-3/8”. then it may be prudent to consider
same surface as a pull-back/aiming Always be sure to place the weighting or locking down the stand
adjustment, using M8 eyebolts of a subwoofer used in this manner on a legs to prevent the PVX 12 speaker
similar specification. The length of flat, level and stable surface. system from being blown over.
the threaded shank on the eyebolts
should not exceed 3 / 4” (approx.
Use of the PVX 12 with a Speaker
20 mm), so that it does not bottom
Stand
out in the insert. Thread pitch: 1.5
The PVX 12 has a stand mount cup
mm per thread
molded-in so that the system can be
Group C and D should use an M8, stand mounted on a standard 1 3/8”
grade 8.8 or better, 1.25 mm per (36mm) diameter stand pole.
thread, metric bolt, that does not PVX 12 Input Plate
When using stands or poles, be sure
penetrate the cabinet past the RX™ 14 HF Driver Protection
to follow these precautions:
cabinet surface more than 3 / 4 ”
Check the stand or pole specs
INPUTS

(approx. 20 mm). When using a

Peavey Versamount 70+ mounting to make sure that it can support
bracket and lock washer, the length the weight of the PVX 12 (37 1/4” mono 4pin Twist-Lock

of the bolt should not exceed 1.125” lbs./16.8 kg), and observe all safety MAX Power: 400W Program
IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS

(approx. 30 mm). precautions stated by the stand

manufacturer, including the maximum
Group E should use an M8, grade
height the stand is rated for.
8.8 or better, 1.25 mm per thread, Designed and Engineered in U.S.A. Made in China

metric bolt, that does not penetrate Always place the stand on a flat, WARNING! This speaker system can DANGER! Before attempting to suspend
permanently damage hearing! Use this speaker, consult a certified structural

the cabinet past the cabinet surface level and stable surface, and be extreme care setting maximum
loudness!
engineer! See owner’s manual for details
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