Soundsphere Q-12A Specifications

Specifications:

Sensitivity 97dB 1 Watt/1 meter
Maximum SPL 121dB 250 Watts/1 meter
Power Handling 250 Watts RMS

Frequency Response 60Hz-16kHz ±6dB

Coverage 180° ver tical

360° horizontal

Rated Impedance 8 ohms

Weight 39 lbs. (17.6 kg)

Size Height: 25" (635mm)

Sphere Diameter: 22" (560mm)

Reflector Diameter: 26" (660mm)

Driver 12 inch true coaxial

(LF and HF share common
magnetic circuit)

Material Enclosure and reflector are

fiberglass with gelcoat
finish; rust resistant hardware

Q-Series

MODEL Q-12A

LOUDSPEAKER

Applications:

• Gymnasiums

• Ice Rinks

• Arenas

• Churches

• Swimming Pools

• Transportation Terminals

• Factories

• Open Public Areas

• Bars/Nightclubs

• Applications where clear
voice announcements and
high fidelity foreground
music at high sound
pressure levels are required

Features:

• Hemispherical coverage pattern

• Accurate, full range voice announcements

• Enhanced high fidelity music reproduction

• High sensitivity (97dB 1W/1m)

• High SPL capability (121dB 250W/1m)

• Exclusive Patent Pending, Poly-exponential
Incidence Reflector

• Hanging or surface mount

• Standard and custom colors available

SOUNDSPHERE

®

Division of Sonic Systems, Inc

10 Research Drive, Stratford, CT 06615
[phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web: www.soundsphere.com

For Installations Requiring:

• Clear Voice Announcements

• Full Range Music Reproduction

• High Sound Pressure Levels

Log on to www.soundsphere.com
for system design guides,
EASE data and detailed
product information.

MODEL Q-12A LOUDSPEAKER

Hemispherical Frequency Response 1W/1m

Vertical Polar Response

Architects and Engineers Specifications

The loudspeaker shall be a self contained, wide frequency range
device with a hemispherical coverage pattern. The frequency response
shall be 60Hz - 16kHz, ± 6dB; the vertical polar coverage shall be 180°
within ± 6dB.

The loudspeaker shall have a minimum sensitivity of 97dB SPL at
1 Watt/1 meter, a continuous power handling capability of 250 Watts
RMS, and a rated impedance of 8 ohms.

The loudspeaker driver shall be one 12 inch woofer with coaxial
tweeter sharing a common magnetic circuit. The driver shall be
mounted in a spherical enclosure made of fiberglass. All hardware
shall be stainless steel, plated steel, or aluminum. Optional mounting
kits are available; a bracket to mount flat against a ceiling or wall
surface, a three element cable hanging kit for single point suspension,
or array kits for multiple loudspeaker, single source systems.

The enclosure and reflector color shall be ordered in advance,
otherwise white shall be supplied. The loudspeaker shall be comprised
of a 26 inch diameter reflector mounted to a 22 inch diameter sphere.
The complete loudspeaker shall be 25 inches in overall height and
weigh 39 lbs (17.6kg). The loudspeaker shall be the Soundsphere

®

Model Q12A.

Accessories

Hanging Kit — Order No. HKL

Mounting Bracket — Order No. MBL

Warranty

Soundsphere™loudspeakers are warranted against failure or malfunction due
to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from date of
original purchase. Defective units will be repaired or replaced at our option if
delivered prepaid to our factor y. Repaired or replaced units will be returned at
our expense. Warranty does not cover appearance or damage caused by
abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, or exceeding maximum rated power.
Warranty does not cover labor costs involved in removing and/or reinstalling
the defective unit, nor any liability due to accidents caused by improper
installation. Warranty is extended to original purchaser and is not transferable.

Q-Series

Model Description

BK-2 Combines 2 Model Q-12A loudspeakers
BK-3 (not shown) Combines 2 Model Q-12A and 1 Model Q-SB2 sub-bass loudspeaker
BK-4 (not shown) Combines 4 Model Q-12A loudspeakers
BK-5 (not shown) Combines 4 Model Q-12A and 1 Model Q-SB2 sub-bass loudspeaker

dB SPL

Line Matching Transformer — Order No. TX-250

The Model TX-250 is a 250 Watt line matching transformer
for the Model Q-12A with taps for 70 and 100 Volt constant
voltage systems. The TX-250 is designed for factory mounting
in the Q-12A reflector. Connection to system wiring is via 6"
color coded flying leads. Available taps: 70 Volt: 250, 125, and

62.5 Watts; 100 Volt: 250 and 125 Watts.

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