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