EAW MW12 User Manual

MicroWedge MW12 Specifications group · S

2-WAY FULL-RANGE STAGE MONITOR

See NOTES TABULAR DATA for details

CONFIGURATION

Subsystem

Transducer Loading

LF 1x 12 in cone Vented

HF 1x 1.4 in exit, 3 in voice Horn-loaded
coil compression driver

Operating Mode

Amplifier Channels External Signal Processing

Single-amp LF/ HF High pass filter
Bi-amp LF, HF DSP w/2-way filters

PERFORMANCE 1

Operating Range 64 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth (conical)

Horz 90°
Vert 90°
Axial Sensitivity (whole space SPL)
LF/HF 94 dB 64 Hz to 20 kHz
LF 95 dB 60 Hz to 930 Hz
HF 106 dB 730 Hz to 20 kHz

Input Impedance (ohms)

FEATURES

• Highly coherent coaxial design (12-inch LF)

•Enhanced fidelity and power handling

•Upgraded transducers and crossover design

•Switchable single-amp/bi-amp modes

•Convenient input connector location

DESCRIPTION

The MicroWedge MW12 is a collaboration between original
MicroWedge Series inventor Dave “Rat” Levine (owner of Rat Sound
Systems, Inc.) and the EAW Engineering Department, resulting
in dramatically upgraded performance and ergonomics. A 12-inch
woofer is paired with a 3-inch voice coil HF compression driver on a
horn that provides full yet controlled 90-degree horizontal dispersion.
All frequencies emanate from the exact same point, eliminating
crossover region problems and time/phase irregularities, as well as

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optimizing coherency. The coaxial approach also contributes to a
very compact, low-profile footprint.

MicroWedge MW12 monitors are processor enhanced (rather
than processor dependant) for true “plug and play” operation. User
selectable single-amp and bi-amp modes are provided. The large
port on the front of the cabinet enhances LF response in coupling
with the floor, and this port houses both the carrying handle and
the passive/active mode switch. The port also contains dual input
connectors, keeping them concealed and protected, and allowing
wedges to be placed as close together as desired. Additional cable
can be stored in the port without impacting LF performance.

Rubber feet on the bottom of the enclosure reduce abrasion, and new
integral rigging hardware – also mounted on the enclosure bottom –
facilitates easy flying. The Baltic birch cabinets are protected with
EAW’s RoadCoat™ finish that’s extremely durable, and the rugged
steel grille keeps its distinctive shape even when stood upon. All
components are highly liquid tolerant – virtually impervious to spilled
drinks as well as natural elements like rain.

Nominal Minimum

LF/HF 8 6.4 @ 818 Hz
LF 8 7.9 @ 231 Hz
HF 8 8.7 @ 4732 Hz

High Pass Filter

High Pass =>50 Hz, 12 dB/octave Butterworth

Accelerated Life T est 2

LF/HF 69 V 600 W @ 8 ohm
LF 69 V 600 W @ 8 ohm
HF 35 V 150 W @ 8 ohm

Calculated Axial Output Limit (whole space SPL)

Average Peak

LF/HF 122 dB 128 dB
LF 123 dB 129 dB
HF 128 dB 134 dB

ORDERING DATA

Description Part Number

MW12 2-Way Full Range Loudspeaker Black 0011736-90

1 To achieve specified performance, the listed external signal processing with EA W -provided settings is required.
2 For recommendations to select power amplifier size refer to : “HOW MUCH AMPLIFIER POWER DO I NEED?” on the EA W web site.

Eastern Acoustic Works One Main Street Whitinsville, MA 01588 tel [phone] fax [phone] www.eaw.com

EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: 0011736-90 February 2008

MicroWedge MW12 Specifications group · S

NOTES:

1. SYMBOL INDICATES 15.00 X 1.35 FLY TRACK.

RIGHT SIDE

4X 6.33

R 644.67

R 44.44

DIMENSIONS APPLY

TO BOTH SIDES

50.86

27°

[304.8]

(13°)

[6.3]

[101.8]

HANDLE / PORT

LOGO PLATE

101.82

2X INPUT

FRONT

[333.9]

L

C

GRILLE

PARTIALLY

SHOWN

TOP

333.86

[325.8]

325.79

579.23

304.80

[579.2]

[438.6]

L

C

438.65

27°

139.86

[R664.7]

[139.9]

[216.7]

[63.0]

MW12

PROTOTYPE

[50.9]

LOUD Technologies Inc.

ONE MAIN STREET WHITINSVILLE, MA 01588 USA

BACK

300.83

417.69

MODEL/SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

63.00

[417.7]

[44.4]

4X RUBBER

FEET

216.68

L

C

[300.8]

ENCLOSURE

Material Baltic birch plywood
Finish RoadCoatTM wear resistant textured black paint
Grille Powder-coated perforated steel

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NOTE: This drawing has been reduced. Do not scale.

EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: 0011736-90 February 2008

Eastern Acoustic Works One Main Street Whitinsville, MA 01588 tel [phone] fax [phone] www.eaw.com