MA12EX modular column array loudspeaker

The Panaray MA12EX modular line array loudspeaker is designed for acoustically demanding indoor and outdoor spaces where full-range music between 75 Hz and 13 kHz (±3 dB) and high speech intelligibility are the main requirements. Twelve 2.25-inch (57 mm) drivers mounted in an Articulated Array loudspeaker design deliver 160° of wide dispersion and narrow vertical pattern control, significantly reducing ceiling and floor reflections. This loudspeaker delivers 150 watts of power handling and can be mounted in single or multiple loudspeaker configurations. It is well-suited for indoor and outdoor applications such as houses of worship, multipurpose spaces, recreation facilities, retail establishments, restaurants, auditoriums, transportation hubs, gymnasiums, atriums and malls.

“MA” refers to modular array; “12” refers to the number of drivers included; the “E” represents outdoor, environmental capability; and the “X” represents the extended frequency response between 75 Hz and 13 kHz (±3 dB) without the need for additional bass augmentation.

Due to its line array behavior when using multiple loudspeakers, it is mounted at ear height and therefore better solves customer problems at a lower overall project cost than conventional systems. Additionally, this loudspeaker offers an outdoor line array solution to the Panaray MA12 product family, and delivers full-range music performance between 75 Hz and 13 kHz (-3 dB) without the need for additional bass augmentation.

The Panaray MA12EX loudspeaker delivers full-range music and voice reproduction between 75 Hz and 13 kHz (±3 dB) without the need for additional bass augmentation. For rooms with high reverb times, it performs exceptionally well. It is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications such as houses of worship, multipurpose spaces, recreation, retail, restaurants, auditoriums, transportation hubs, gymnasiums, atriums and malls.

The Panaray MA12 loudspeaker is designed for acoustically demanding indoor spaces where speech intelligibility is critical and speech reproduction is the main requirement. Bass augmentation is required to achieve full-range music performance. It is made up of twelve 2.25-inch (57 mm) drivers mounted in a vertical line array, delivering 145° of horizontal dispersion and 300 watts (continuous) of power handling.

The Panaray MA12EX offers a wide 160° dispersion pattern with a flat vertical profile. This loudspeaker should be mounted at ear height to place the listener’s ears within this “wedge of sound.” It is ideal for applications with floor and ceiling reverberation concerns. Its longer throw and gradual roll-off offer a more even SPL throughout the venue. It is simple and convenient to install and service, and can be used both indoors and out.

It uses 12 small drivers (2.25 in, 57 mm) arranged in an Articulated Array loudspeaker design that offers wide 160° horizontal coverage, and full-range music and voice reproduction between 75 Hz to 13 kHz (±3 dB). The drivers are densely packed, resulting in high power handling (150 W) and true line array acoustic performance when multiple loudspeakers are stacked.

The bottom of the array has to be at or below the chest height of a person sitting in the first row, and the top of the array has to be higher than the head of a person standing in the last row. All the listeners’ ears must be contained in the “wedge of sound.” A slight pitch from 1 – 10° may be applied to the loudspeaker to eliminate reflections off the rear wall as long as the listeners’ ear heights are still covered within the line array.

The loudspeaker must be used vertically. Horizontal installation will reflect sound on the floor and ceiling, compromising clarity and intelligibility and providing only a narrow band of sound horizontally.

It requires active equalization, which ensures balanced low, mid and high frequencies in the loudspeaker. In addition, it provides high and low band pass filtering for speaker protection.

The Panaray MA12EX—like most other loudspeakers in the Panaray product family—requires active equalization to provide a balanced frequency response, and to protect the loudspeaker while also delivering smooth, accurate spectral response across the entire operating range.

All Panaray MA12EX presets are available in ControlSpace engineered sound processors.

CB-MA12EX coupling bracket for stacking multiple Panaray MA12 loudspeakers

Product code (black): 317088-0100 / Product code (white): 317088-0200

CVT-MA12EX transformer 70V/100V

Product code (black): 315338-0100 / Product code (white): 315338-0200

WB-MA12/MA12EX pitch only bracket for pitch adjustment of the Panaray MA12 and MA12EX loudspeakers

Product code (black): 318418-0100 / Product code (white): 318418-0200

WMB-MA12/MA12EX bi-pivot bracket for pitch and yaw adjustment of the Panaray MA12 and MA12EX loudspeakers

Product code (black): 318338-0100 / Product code (white): 318338-0200

WMB-MA12/MA12EX pitch lock upper bracket for 1 – 10° of pitch adjustment for the Panaray MA12 and MA12EX loudspeakers

Product code (black): 318337-0100 / Product code (white): 318337-0200

Yes. Most systems today consist of various Bose Professional loudspeakers that include the Panaray MA12EX loudspeaker. For example, a system in a house of worship might use Panaray MA12EX loudspeakers to cover the main floor, and Panaray 402 A loudspeakers to cover the balcony.

These two loudspeakers have different performance specifications and different voicing. Therefore, they would need to be used on separate amplifiers with separate controllers. Combining the two loudspeakers is not a typical application. They cannot be combined within the same stack due to bracket limitations in design.

This loudspeaker delivers full-range music performance from 75 Hz to 13 kHz (±3 dB) without the need for additional bass augmentation. For extended frequency range and/or greater maximum SPL, you can combine the Panaray MA12EX loudspeaker with any of the modular bass loudspeakers in the MB line.

It contains 12 2.25-inch (57 mm) high-excursion, weather-resistant drivers, densely packed in an Articulated Array loudspeaker design.

A single module can cover an area of 160° (-6 dB) and a throw distance of approximately 60 feet (18 meters). A vertical array of two Panaray MA12EX loudspeakers (2 meters high) can throw approximately 90–100 feet (30 meters).

A stacked pair has the same horizontal dispersion of 160° (-6 dB). It gives you greater vertical control of the lower frequencies between 100 and 500 Hz.

They can be mounted as a single module or stacked in multiples of two or three in order to achieve line array performance. Bose Professional loudspeaker mounting brackets are available and tested for use with single-, double- and triple-stack Panaray MA12EX loudspeaker installations. For installations of four or more, obtain your mounting system from a reputable manufacturer. Select a system design that works for your loudspeaker of choice and its intended use. Always have a licensed professional engineer review the design and fabrication for structural integrity and safety in the intended application.

Yes, but the front should be flush with the wall surface to keep from limiting the horizontal dispersion.

The loudspeaker and its optional brackets come in black and white.

Yes, with Krylon spray paints or other similar products.

This loudspeaker has two Neutrik NL4 Speakon connectors and two two-conductor barrier strip wired in parallel.

Each module has three connectors in parallel to easily daisy chain the loudspeakers.

Yes. Use the optional CVT-MA12EX transformer. Available in black or white, the transformer is designed to attach easily to the Panaray MA12EX loudspeaker and allow constant voltage use.

Yes. This loudspeaker is designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

Yes. The PSA-MA12/MA12EX stand adapter bracket can be used with the SS-10 loudspeaker stand to enable portable loudspeaker mounting and use.