Features

For high output speaker systems, PRV Audio’s 12MB1000FT-4 midbass is an excellent option capable of amazing performance. A great new addition to the Forte Series, where more power handling and less distortion on mid low mid bass frequencies is the key.

All this attention to detail in the 12MB1000FT-4 makes it one impressive driver. With 97.5 dB efficiency and 1000 watts of continuous program power (RMS), this mid bass is ideally suited for car audio systems, making it easier to match a car audio amplifier to only 2 or 4 speakers wired in parallel. Also, its smooth response from 70 to 3,200 Hz makes it perfect for 2 or 3-way designs.

Installation tips:

• 2x 12MB1000FT-4 wired in parallel to a SQ3500X at 2 Ohm
• 4x 12MB1000FT-4 wired in parallel to a SQ6000X at 1 Ohm
• Tuned with PRV DSP at HPF 100Hz at BT18 / LPF 3000Hz at BT18

Highlights

• 3″ Inside/Out aluminum voice coil wound on fiberglass former for hi-temp performance, 4 Ohm
• Ventilated voice coil gap reduces power compression
• High Xmax for more Midbass output
• 1,000 watts continuous program power rating makes high acoustical output
• Excellent performance in 2-way or 3-way systems
• Weather-resistant paper cone and dust cap
• Also Available at 8 Ohm

A rigid cast aluminum frame with narrow spokes to minimize reflections back into the cone. In addition, the frame includes force cooling system openings which allows airflow to cool the voice coil.

To drive the voice coil, a large ferrite magnet with a very precise machined top and bottom plate has been used. The additional dual forced vent in the back plate of the coil allows this driver to handle up to 1000 watts RMS without issue.

Features a special high strength pulp composition paper cone designed to achieve the best possible linearity within the middle frequency range, which, together with a protective cone treatment dedicated to enhancing the dampening properties of the moving assembly, considerably improves its smooth frequency response.

The voice coil is wound on a 3″ glass fiber with aluminum wire, keeping weight to a minimum for an incredibly quick transient response. Engineered with 17.5 mm of winding depth, this inside/outside voice coil provides excellent thermal and mechanical durability.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Diameter	12″ (310 mm)
Nominal impedance	4 Ohm
Nominal Power Handling*	500 Watts
Continuous Program Power (RMS)**	1000 Watts
Max Peak Power***	2000 Watts
Sensitivity 2.83V at 1m	97.5 dB
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover For Full Power Handling	110 Hz 12db Per Octave Crossover
Frequency Response	70 – 3,200 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter	3″ (76 mm)
Voice Coil Wire	Aluminum
Voice Coil Winding Depth	17.5 mm
Former Material	Glass Fiber
Magnetic Gap Depth	10.5 mm
Frame Material	Die Cast Aluminum

^{*Nominal power handling is defined as the maximum RMS power that the speaker can handle in a 2-hour test with a pink noise with 6dB of crest factor and a bandpass filter with 12db/oct tuned in its usable frequency range.
**Continuous Program Power (RMS) is the maximum power that the speaker can handle considering a regular musical program using our recommended filters, this power can be used to define the optimum amplifier power to avoid a clean signal without clipping or saturation.
***Max Peak Power is the maximum power operation for the speaker, this power is allowed just for a few fractions of a second, usually found just on the peaks of the music. Keeping this power for a little longer timer will damage the speaker.}

THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS

Equivalent Volume	Vas	95.49 l
Excursion (mathematical)***	Xmax	6.13 mm
Free Air Resonance	Fs	45.67 Hz
Mechanical Factor	Qms	8.55
Electrical Factor	Qes	0.28
Total Factor	Qts	0.27
Cone Area	Sd	573 cm²
Mechanical Mass	Mms	58.23 g
Bl Factor	Bl	14.52 Tm
Dc Resistance	Re	3.5 Ohms
Inductance	Le	0.71 mH at 1 kHz
Mechanical Mass Without Air	Mmd	50.47 g
Mechanical Compliance	Cms	0.209 mm/N

***Xmax=(Voice coil winding depth-Magnetic Gap depth)/2+ Magnetic Gap Depth/4

EXTRA INFO

Overall Diameter	12.40” (315 mm)
Front Mount Baffle Cutout	11.10” (282 mm)
Mounting Depth	5.20”(132 mm)
Overall Depth	5.76”(146.5 mm)
Net Weight	16.8 Lbs (7.62 kg)
Shipping Weight	18.51 Lbs (8.40 kg)
Carton Dimensions W x L x H	14.17”x 14.17” x 7.68” (360 x 360 x 195mm)

Recone Kit for 12MB1000FT-4 Loudspeaker