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- SPECIFICATIONS
CDD-LIVE 12
12" Powered Coaxial Differential Dispersion Portable Loudspeaker
The CDD-LIVE 12 is a high-performance, self-powered system designed for professional applications that require high output levels and exceptional fidelity from a very compact enclosure. With a peak output capability of 128dB at 1 metre, it is the ideal solution for a multitude of premium stand-alone and distributed sound reinforcement requirements — from touring, theatre and portable live sound, to concert hall and HoW installations, AV events and stage monitor use.
Features
- Compact, self-powered two-way system
- Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology
- Onboard Class D amplification and DSP
- Dante™ Digital Audio networking
- Global mains operation with Power Factor Correction
- User-rotatable CDD™ driver
- Vertical and horizontal mounting options
- Tour-grade, multi-angle plywood enclosure
- IP24 rating option with rain cowl
- Comprehensive mounting accessories
Applications
- Live sound reinforcement
- Theatre sound
- Corporate AV events
- Fixed installations in concert halls, ballrooms and HoW
- Stage monitor and infill
- Bars and clubs
Featuring a high-specification 12” (300mm) LF/1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver, it delivers more consistent audience coverage than a conventional system with a fixed XDEG x YDEG coverage pattern and has wide 110DEG horizontal coverage close-up. The innovative CDD technology also achieves ‘point source’ summation of the LF and HF sections — eliminating off-axis variations in frequency response associated with non-coaxial designs.
A self-powered system, the CDD-LIVE 12 incorporates a two-channel Class D amplifier, DSP and Dante™ digital audio networking — simplifying set-up, enhancing control and eliminating amplifier racks. The onboard amplifier delivers 2000W LF + 500W HF peak output to the drivers, and its switched-mode power supply auto-ranges to global mains voltages from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz.
DSP functions — including parametric EQ, delay, muting, gain and preset selection — can be controlled over Ethernet from a PC or Windows tablet via intuitive VU-NET™ proprietary software.
For simple set-ups, ‘plug-and-play’ presets — as well as a user-defined preset — can be selected on the rear panel, instead of using computer control. As an alternative to its analogue inputs, the CDD- LIVE 12 is Dante enabled for digital audio distribution and control over a single CAT5 cable to maintain audio quality however long the cable run.
The CDD-LIVE 12 is incredibly versatile. Its multi-angle enclosure can be used in either horizontal or vertical orientation, with rotation of the driver easily accomplished by removing the screw-free, protective grille. The tour-grade enclosure is constructed from multi-laminate plywood and finished in a hard-wearing polyurea coating. Integral fittings include a top-hat for pole mounting and multiple M8 inserts for attachment to a wall-bracket, yoke or universal bracket with a wide range of up and down tilt angles.
*SPECIFICATIONS*
Acoustics
TYPE
- Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE (1)
- 62Hz – 20kHz +/-3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
DRIVER
- LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF
HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
INPUT SENSITIVITY
- -30dBu for 100dB SPL
MAXIMUM SPL (2)
- 122dB continuous / 128dB peak
DISPERSION
- 110DEG-60DEG horizontal, 60DEG vertical (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER
- 1.5kHz Active LR8 with low latency HF FIR equalisation
Balance presets for pole mount/ pole mount with sub/ stage monitor
Module
Audio input
CONNECTORS
- Female XLR input, male XLR link output, Dante Audio Neutrik Ethercon
ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE
- 20 kO balanced to ground
MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL
- 24.6 Vpp (+21dBu), over voltage protected
Internal Processing
- Multi-channel DSP, programmable via TCP/IP using VU-Net software
- PEQ/shelving filters
- Up to 48dB/Oct HPF
- Low latency HF FIR filters
- Up to 200ms input delay
- Pre-set selection via rear panel switch
Network
CONNECTORS
- 2xNeutrik Ethercon
PROTOCOL
- TCP/IP and UDP/IP
Amplifier
TYPE
- 2 channel switch-mode, class D,
Bridged Tied Load + 1 channel switch-mode, class D
PEAK OUTPUT POWER
- 2500W total
2000W LF, 500W HF
AVERAGE EFFICIENCY
- 89%
COOLING
- External convection cooled, with internal fan
MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
- 40DEGC (104DEGF) for full output
Power Supply
TYPE
- Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC
AC INPUT OPERATING RANGE
- 85 – 265V ~ AC, 50 - 60Hz
POWER FACTOR
- > 0.98
NOMINAL POWER CONSUMPTION
- 550W
MAINS CONNECTOR
- Neutrik Powercon True1
Mechanical
ENCLOSURE
- Extensively braced multi-laminate plywood.
FINISH
- Textured black PU coating.
PROTECTIVE GRILLE
- HEX perforated mild steel with protective zinc plating and black powder
coat finish. Backed with black grille cloth.
FITTINGS
- Top hat for pole mounting
- 15 x M8 mounting points
- Two side pocket handles
- Optional weather protection cowl
IP RATING
- IP24 factory option available
DIMENSIONS
- (W) 359mm x (H) 580mm x (D) 373mm
(W) 14.13in x (H) 22.83in x (D) 14.69in
WEIGHT
- 28kg (61.6lbs) excluding Transit cover
ACCESSORIES
- Transit Cover
- Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets

