Live sound engineers seeking a professional-grade, passive floor monitor will find the black Yamaha CHR12M 2-Way Coaxial 12" Passive Floor Monitor / Loudspeaker highly impressive. This compact, passive, two-way coaxial floor monitor/loudspeaker is designed to excel in clubs, bars, and a variety of other live sound environments.
Coaxial Design and Performance
The CHR12M features a 12" woofer paired with a 1.75" compression driver, both arranged in a coaxial configuration. This design delivers precise and smooth phase and frequency response, making it especially well suited for monitoring applications. The monitor covers a frequency range from 61 Hz to 20 kHz, reaching a maximum SPL of 123 dB.
Connectivity and Flexibility
Equipped with NL4 connectors on both sides, the CHR12M makes it simple to chain multiple monitors together, helping to keep cabling organized and free of clutter.
Rugged Construction and Versatile Mounting
The enclosure is built from plywood and finished with a tough Polyurea coating, ensuring durability for rigorous live use. Additionally, a standard 1.4" pole socket on one side of the speaker allows for pole mounting, enabling the unit to be used as a side-fill monitor or even for front-of-house (FOH) applications.
Enhanced System Integration
For optimal system performance, users can employ processor tuning settings specifically designed for Yamaha DSP-equipped amplifiers or other compatible signal processors, further maximizing the capabilities of the CHR12M.