JBL Professional AM5212-00-WH - 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker (12") White with 100° × 100° Coverage

JBL Professional AM5212-00-WH - 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker (12") White with 100° × 100° Coverage

The JBL Professional AM5212-00-WH is the white finish version of the renowned AM5212/00 AE Series: a 2-way, full-range loudspeaker system that combines the 300 mm Differential Drive® 262H-1 woofer (dual voice coils and dual magnetic air gap) with the 38 mm exit 2408H-1 compression driver . The large-format PT™ Progressive Transition waveguide offers a very uniform 100° × 100° pattern and is rotatable , so it maintains directivity in both vertical and horizontal installation. The system can be operated in passive or bi-amplified (switchable) modes and features official FIR tunings for both modes, optimizing phase, response and coverage consistency.

The trapezoidal enclosure is constructed from 16mm (11-ply) birch plywood with a white DuraFlex™ finish, integrates 15 M10 suspension points and a 14 gauge perforated steel grille with acoustic foam. Connectivity combines NL4 Neutrik Speakon® and parallel CE terminals for clean loop-through wiring. With 43 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) response , 96 dB (1 W/1 m) sensitivity , and 300 W continuous (1200 W peak) IEC power , the AM5212-00-WH performs with authority and maximum reliability in auditoriums, theaters, houses of worship, clubs, sports venues, and themed spaces requiring a white aesthetic.

Main features

• 100° × 100° coverage with rotating PT™ guide to maintain directivity vertically or horizontally.
• JBL Transducers : LF 262H-1 (12″, dual 2″ coil) + HF 2408H-1 (38 mm exit, 38 mm coil).
• Switchable modes : Bi-amp / Passive ; FIR presets available in both modes.
• Response and level : 43 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) • −10 dB: 37 Hz – 20 kHz • Max. passive SPL 121 dB continuous / 127 dB peak.
• Directivity : Q ≈ 8.3 • DI ≈ 9.2 dB for wide and controlled coverage.
• Professional Construction : 16mm birch with white DuraFlex™ , 14 gauge steel grille with foam.
• Installation : 15 M10 points (4 top, 4 bottom, 2 per side, 3 rear) and optional MTU-3 U-Bracket .
• Environment : Mil-Std 810 tests • IP-x3 rating • Also available in weatherproof WRC/WRX versions.

Product benefits

• Wide, even coverage : The 100° × 100° pattern minimizes shadows and provides tonal consistency in wide rooms or rooms with low ceilings.
• Design versatility : rotating waveguide, multiple anchor points and official accessories for wall, ceiling or clusters.
• Quick integration : passive or bi-amp operation, official FIR tunings and Speakon + terminal block connectivity.
• White aesthetics : discreet WH finish to integrate into projects with architectural demands.
• JBL Reliability : Differential Drive® architecture, birch cabinet and professional installation hardware.

Use cases

• Theaters, auditoriums and cultural centers that require 100° × 100° coverage and a white finish.
• Temples and places of worship, multipurpose rooms, and large-format meeting rooms .
• Clubs, sports venues, and themed areas as a primary source or zonal reinforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the waveguide rotatable? Yes, it maintains the 100° × 100° pattern vertically or horizontally.
• Does it work in both bi-amp and passive modes? Yes, it's switchable and has FIR presets for both modes.
• Are there outdoor versions? Yes, WRC (covered areas) and WRX (direct exposure) with specific sealing and hardware.
• What connectors does it include? NL4 Speakon® and CE terminal block in parallel (up to 5.2 mm² or 9 mm spatula).

Technical notes

Waveguide : The official AM5212/00 datasheet specifies PT-H1010HF-1 (100° × 100°). The website may list PT-H126HF-1 due to a template error; use the datasheet code as a reference. Passive crossover and dimensions : The current website lists 1.5 kHz and 713 × 371 × 458 mm ; the 2016 datasheet indicates 1.6 kHz and 711 × 369 × 458 mm . For tenders, please use the latest specification from the official website and current FIR presets .

Description for projects

2-way passive loudspeaker, 12″, 100° × 100° coverage; Bi-amp/Passive modes switchable; LF 1 × JBL 262H-1 (300 mm, dual 50.8 mm voice coil) • HF JBL 2408H-1 (38 mm exit); rotatable PT-H1010HF-1 driver; response 43 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB) / range 37 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB) ; sensitivity 96 dB (1 W/1 m, passive); max. SPL passive 121 dB cont. / 127 dB peak; Q 8.3 / DI 9.2 dB ; passive crossover 1.6 kHz*; NL4 connectors + CE terminal block; 16 mm birch enclosure with white DuraFlex™ ; 15 M10 points; IP-x3 ; dimensions (vertical) 713 × 371 × 458 mm *; weight 20.2 kg ; accessories: U-Bracket MTU-3 , eyebolts M10 × 35 mm. *See technical notes.