Electro-Voice EKX-12P - 2-Way (12") Powered Loudspeaker with QuickSmartDSP and 90° × 60° Coverage

Electro-Voice EKX-12P - 2-Way (12") Powered Loudspeaker with QuickSmartDSP and 90° × 60° Coverage

The Electro-Voice EKX-12P is a 12" active full-range system designed for portable PA and fixed installations that combines a 1500W Class D amplifier with QuickSmartDSP processing. Its EVS-12M transducer and 1" DH-1M compression driver (titanium diaphragm) work with the 90° × 60° constant directivity waveguide and SST technology to deliver precise, even coverage. The 15mm plywood enclosure with EVCoat incorporates 8 M10 points , tripod/pole socket and metal handles . It delivers up to 132 dB peak SPL with a 50–20,000 Hz (-10 dB) / 60–18,000 Hz (-3 dB) range and a 1.7 kHz crossover. On the rear panel there are 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs , a stereo RCA input and an XLR link/mix output , as well as LCD control and menus.

Main features

• Power & DSP : 1500W Class D with QuickSmartDSP , LCD display and single encoder control.
• Coverage : 90° × 60° pattern with SST guide for consistent dispersion.
• Performance : up to 132 dB SPL peak ; response 60–18 kHz (-3 dB) / 50–20 kHz (-10 dB) ; crossover 1.7 kHz .
• EV Transducers : EVS-12M (12") + DH-1M (1") with titanium diaphragm.
• Connectivity : 2× XLR/TRS inputs, 1× stereo RCA input and 1× XLR mix/link output.
• Construction : 15mm plywood cabinet with EVCoat , 18 AWG grid and metal handles .
• Installation : 8 M10 threaded points and tripod/mast socket .
• Thermal management : variable speed fan with sensors for maximum reliability.
• Dimensions and weight : 607 × 375 × 356 mm ; 18.8 kg .

Product benefits

• Powerful and defined sound with high dynamic range and homogeneous coverage thanks to the SST guide.
• Quick Start : The QuickSmartDSP offers per-app presets , 3-band EQ , location adjustments , and 5 user memories .
• Connection versatility : integrated mixing with 2 combo channels plus RCA input and XLR mix/link output to link another speaker or send to a console.
• Professional durability : wooden enclosure with EVCoat , steel grille and hardware prepared for intensive use.

Use cases

• Portable PA for live music, DJs, corporate events and voice reinforcement.
• Fixed installations in halls, auditoriums, cultural centers and leisure spaces.
• Operation as a top on a tripod or on a subwoofer using a mast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What presets does the DSP include? Application modes (e.g., Music, Live, Speech, Club), location settings , and five user memories for saving configurations.
Does the XLR output send the mix? Yes, the Mix Out outputs the mix from the inputs for linking to another speaker or recording.

Description for projects

Electro-Voice EKX-12P 2-way active loudspeaker (12") ; 1500 W Class D power; EVS-12M + DH-1M transducers; 90° × 60° coverage; 60–18 kHz (-3 dB) / 50–20 kHz (-10 dB) response; 132 dB SPL peak ; 1.7 kHz crossover ; QuickSmartDSP with LCD, 3-band EQ , presets and 5 memories ; 2 × XLR/TRS + RCA stereo inputs and XLR mix/link output; 15 mm plywood enclosure with EVCoat , 8 × M10 , 18 AWG grille; 607 × 375 × 356 mm ; 18.8 kg .