MACKIE DRM12A-P - 12″ Passive PA Speaker

MACKIE DRM12A-P – 12″ Passive PA Enclosure

The Mackie DRM12A-P is a 12″ passive line array loudspeaker designed for professional touring, rental and fixed installation applications. Featuring a 12″ high-excursion ferrite magnet woofer and three 1″ compression drivers in an array configuration, it delivers a frequency range of 47 Hz–20 kHz (–10 dB) and 60 Hz–20 kHz (–3 dB) , with a maximum SPL of 132 dB , ensuring uniform coverage with a horizontal angle of 110° and vertical angle of 20° .

Constructed from 15mm polyurea-coated plywood with a perforated steel grille, it features seven M10 mounting points for rigging and a dual-angle pole socket for mounting on the SPM300. Its precision passive crossover at 1.0 kHz ensures optimized frequency transition when combined with DRM Series passive or active subwoofers.

Main features

• Type: 12″ arrayable passive enclosure with three 1″ compression drivers.
• Frequency range: 47 Hz–20 kHz (–10 dB) / 60 Hz–20 kHz (–3 dB).
• Coverage: 110° horizontal × 20° vertical.
• Rated power: 1,000 W RMS / 2,000 W peak.
• Maximum SPL: 132 dB peak.
• Passive crossover: 1.0 kHz.
• Inputs/Outputs: 1× Speakon® NL4 IN, 1× NL4 THRU.
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω.
• Mounting: 7x M10 mounting points; dual-angle pole socket (SPM300).
• Construction: 15 mm plywood with polyurea coating; perforated steel grille.
• Handles: Two integrated side handles for transport.

Product benefits

• Consistent array sound: Constant curvature and vertically aligned drivers ensure even coverage across the audience.
• Fast and secure rigging: M10 points and dual-angle pole flange facilitate flying and mounting without external adapters.
• Tour-ready ruggedness: Plywood cabinet with protective finish withstands heavy use and adverse conditions.
• Perfect integration: Crossover and Speakon® connections optimized to combine with DRM18S-P subwoofers and DRM12A-P passive speakers in complete systems.

Use cases

• Line arrays for medium-sized concerts, festivals and tours.
• Permanent installations in clubs, auditoriums and houses of worship.
• Professional rental and backline for corporate events.
• Pole mount or flown next to DRM18S-P subwoofers for bass reinforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What amplifier do I need?
  One of at least 1,200 W RMS @ 8 Ω is recommended to obtain headroom and control the response curve.
• How do you fly in array?
  Use the FB100 Flybar and FKDRM18S together with the SPM300 to group up to four DRM12A-P and two DRM18S-P subwoofers.
• Is ground-stacking possible?
  Yes; the base design and optional ground-stack bracket allow for stable stacking of units.

Description for projects

Mackie DRM12A-P passive enclosure: 12″ HF woofer + 3×1″ drivers, 1,000 W RMS/2,000 W peak, 47 Hz–20 kHz, 110°×20° coverage, 7× M10 flypoints, dual-angle post cup, Speakon® IN/THRU, 15 mm plywood, 8 Ω.