Nexo 45N-12 Data Sheet

45N-12

Stage Monitor Preliminary Data Sheet

Key Features

• World’s first line monitor.

• Can be joined together into arrays to provide a
scalable solution for wider coverage and higher
SPLs.

• Very high headroom before feedback.

• Focusses coverage only where needed for lower
acoustic power on stage.

• Discreet, low profile design.

• Ingenious magnetic locking system.

• Non-slip base with skid system and ergonomic
handle for easy repositioning on stage.

The revolutionary NEXO 45N-12 is the world’s
first line monitor, bringing all the benefits of line
array technology to the stage.

Unlike a conventional high frequency waveguide in
which the exit is rectangular, the NEXO monitor’s
waveguide forms a ‘smile’ enabling cabinets to be
linked together to form arrays with no interference
between wavefronts. Now there’s a single monitor
reference covering the needs of all musicians,
scalable for wider coverage and higher SPLs.

The 45N-12 delivers very high headroom before
feedback, and focusses coverage only where it’s
needed, resulting in lower acoustic power on stage.
SPL and frequency response are consistent up to 2.5
metres back.

An ingenious magnetic locking system joins multiple
monitors together to form arrays. The compact, low
profile design is less conspicuous than conventional
monitors (ideal for live TV production), and the 45N­12 features a non-slip base with a skid system and
ergonomic handle for easy repositioning on stage.

System Applications

• Touring or fixed live sound applications.

• Live television production.

• Single monitor reference covering the needs of all
musicians.

Waveguide forms a ‘smile’ to eliminate wavefront
interference when monitor is arrayed.

Ingenious magnetic locking system joins multiple
cabinets into arrays.

45N-12

Stage Monitor Preliminary Data Sheet

45N-12 PRODUCT FEATURES

Components LF 1 x 12" (30 cm) high excursion Neodymium 8Ω driver.

eight x Width x Depth 392 x 492 x 576 mm (15.43" x 19.37" x 22.67").

H

et Weight 24 kg (53 lbs).

N

onnectors 2 x NL4MP Speakon 4 pole.

C
Construction Main structure: Baltic Birch Ply finished with structured black coating.

ittings 4 handles (2 side metal recessed, 2 front and rear moulded).

F

ront Finish Perforated dark grey metal grille.

F

ocking Elements Integrated magnets for mechanical locking.

L

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 45N-12 with NX TD Controller

requency Response [a]

F

sable Range @-6dB [a]

U

ensitivity 1W @ 1m [b] 106dB SPL Nominal / 104dB SPL Wideband.

S
Nominal Peak SPL @ 1m [b] 1 unit: 137 to 140dB Peak / 2 units: 140 to 143dB Peak.

F Dispersion [c] 30° Horizontal - Scalable 30° steps when arrayed.

H

Crossover Frequencies LF-HF: 1kHz Active or Passive (internally configurable).
Nominal Impedance Active LF 8Ω, HF 16Ω. Passive 8Ω.
Recommended Amplifiers Active LF 1000 to 1500 W 8Ω / HF 250 to 500 W 16Ω. Passive 1200 to 2000 W 8Ω.

HF 1 x 3" voice coil, 1.4" throat Neodymium 16Ω compression driver on a 22.5° hyperboloid

eflective wavesource.

r

Rear lower and bottom section: Steel with dark grey coating.
Front vents and rear upper section: Injected polyurethane front vents, black coating.

5Hz - 19kHz ±3dB.

5

0Hz - 20kHz.

5

2.5° Diagonal (Coupling Plane) - Scalable 22.5° steps when arrayed.

2

0° Vertical (Asymmetrical -45° / +15°).

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NEXO is one of the world’s leading sound
reinforcement loudspeaker manufacturers.
Founded in 1979, the company is dedicated to
crafting practical solutions with solid engineering.
Each new design begins with a proprietary
sophisticated computer simulation process that
allows every parameter to be extensively modeled
and simulated, leading to breakthrough cost and
performance gains. NEXO’s comprehensive
product line includes loudspeakers, analogue and
digital control electronics and amplification; all
designed to deliver consistent sound quality and
long term reliability for a broad range of
applications.

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Electronic Controller

Dispersion configuration
Sub-bass
Speaker Cabling

As part of a policy of continual improvement, NEXO reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
[a] Response curves & data : Half-Space Far Field for the 45N-12 + NXTD.
[b] Sensitivity & Peak SPL data : these will depend on spectral distribution and crest factor of program material. Measured with band limited Pink Noise.
Nominal refers to Voice Decade (300Hz - 3kHz), Wideband to the specified ±3dB range. Data are for speaker + processor + recommended
amplifier combinations. Peak SPL is at clipping of recommended amplifier.
[c] Directivity curves & data : obtained by computer treatment on off axis response curves.

E&OE September 2010.

LIMITED WARRANTY
NEXO loudspeakers and electronics are covered against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years from the original date of
purchase. At the option of NEXO the defective item will be repaired/replaced with no charge for materials/labour. The item is to be adequately
packaged and dispatched, pre-paid, to a NEXO authorised distributor/service centre. Unauthorised repair shall void the warranty. The NEXO
warranty does not cover cosmetics or finish and does not apply to any items which in NEXO’s opinion have failed due to used abuse, accidents,
modifications or any type of misuse. All images and text herein are the property of NEXO SA, and deemed accurate, although specifications are
subject to change without notice.

The NEXO TDcontroller’s presets are precisely matched to the 45N Series cabinets and include
sophisticated protection. Using 45N Series cabinets without a properly connected NEXO TDcontroller
will result in poor sound quality and can damage components.
Internally mounted magnets allow 45N-12 inter-cabinet locking for coverage / SPL scalability.
LS600 extends system low frequency response down to 38 Hz.
Active: 1-/1+:LF; 2-/2+: HF.
Passive: 1-/1+: Not Connected; 2-/2+:LF + HF.