Technosound Logo
Pro Active Speakers
presonus cdl12p array3 big
presonus cdl12p front big
CDL12P 1

CDL12P

Code: 5701

Full-Range, 15 x 120 Degree, Constant Directivity Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker

Price: €1299.00
Price: €1299.00
BUY Online: €1099.00
BUY Online: €1099.00
You Save €200
You Save €200
including 19% VAT Excluding VAT (For shipments to Non EU countries, or intra community upon VIES Validation) price, to be calculated during checkout
Add to Cart

In Stock

years

The CDL that fits your venue AND your budget.
The CDL12 loudspeakers impressed ears around the world when we introduced them, thanks in no small part to their unique, patent-pending driver design that fills venues with consistent, articulate speech and music reproduction without sacrificing consistent SPL. Now that same constant directivity performance is available in the new CDL12P, a lighter weight design ideal for touring bands and mobile DJs who want the same scalability and sonic performance in portable design.

What’s so great about constant directivity?
Like the CDL12, CDL12P is the result of years of research and development, combining the best attributes of point source and line array technology into a unique patent-pending design. Based on the Constant-Directivity Two-Way Loudspeaker System design presented at the 143rd AES Convention in New York by Hugh Sarvis and Don Keele, the CDL12P radiates a highly focused pattern with consistent SPL throughout the frequency response range, both on- and off-axis.

The result is clear, articulate speech intelligibility and natural music reproduction.

A unique look with a unique result.
Each CDL12P consists of eight 2-inch drivers aligned in a segmented circular-arc high-frequency array centered in front of a 12-inch woofer. The output of the low-frequency driver travels from the same acoustic axis as the high-frequency array, so the dispersion pattern always radiates directly from the center of the CDL12P. This is true whether the CDL12P is used individually on a tripod speaker stand or as part of an acoustically-coupled vertical array with up to six enclosures. Because both the highs and lows emanate from the same point, they arrive at listeners’ ears at the exact same time—meaning the CDL12P powered loudspeakers don’t create any smearing in their crossover frequencies, ensuring better intelligibility throughout the frequency response range.

Symmetrical dispersion matters.
Traditional line array loudspeakers typically place a high-frequency horn on one side of the enclosure and a woofer on the other. To obtain a symmetrical image with those loudspeakers, you'd have to flip one over—something they aren't designed to do in the first place—and you'd still have phase issues. With the CDL12P, the eight 2-inch high-frequency drivers arc over a single 12-inch woofer, comparable to the coaxial driver configuration found on top studio monitors. The result is better sonic coherence across the entire venue. Regardless of how many CDL12Ps you stack, you're working with a shared acoustic axis—and non-turbulent sound propagating throughout the room.

The CDL12P’s hybrid point source/line array design delivers focused sound with consistent SPL coverage both on- or off-axis, making it an excellent choice for mobile and installed applications. Rigging CDL12P enclosures is made easier thanks to integrated pin-loaded rigging hardware. A dual-angle pole mount is provided, supporting the use of one or two enclosures when pole mounted on a tripod stand, or atop the companion CDL18s subwoofer, allowing the system to adapt to varying audience sizes. The CDL12P’s integrated 500W x 500W Class D power amplifier features onboard DSP presets to facilitate and simplify arrayed configurations

Now hear this.
The patent-pending Constant Directivity design of the PreSonus CDL12P delivers exceptional performance and versatile configuration options in a visually stunning, compact form factor. Superior phase coherence and controlled dispersion result in an articulate, natural listening experience, making the CDL12P an outstanding choice for both portable PA and installed sound applications. The result of years of research and development, the CDL12P combines the directivity of a point-source design with the scalable coverage of a line array to create a unique loudspeaker that provides the flexibility demanded by modern sound reproduction applications. Hear it now at your authorized PreSonus dealer.

    Main Components

    • Continuous Directivity constant curve array with eight 2-inch cone drivers disperse sound an amazing 120 degrees horizontally
    • 15˚ vertical directivity can be extended from 30˚ up to 90˚ with additional arrayable CDL12Ps
    • 12-inch long-throw LF transducer with 2.5-inch voice coil
    • Low crossover point minimizes comb filtering and enhances line array intelligibility
    • 500 x 500 watts Class D power for high SPLs and lightning-fast transient response
    • Locking AC Connector in and out
    • Balanced XLR input and output

    Controls

    • 90 High Pass Filter
    • Array Mode (1-6 boxes)
    • Sub Mode (Off, CDL18s, ULT18, or AIR18s)

    Convenience Features

    • 35 mm pole socket with 7.5˚ downward tilt for use with up to two CDL12P on a tripod or atop an 18-inch PreSonus subwoofer (Note: a CDL18s must be used for when two CDL12Ps are arrayed)
    • Integrated flyware to create an array of up to six CDL12P’s
    • Signal, -3 dB, Limiter Protection, and Clip monitoring​
    • Easy-to-handle, compact form factor and 63 lb. weight
    • Rugged plastic enclosure
    • Tour-grade, 1.2 mm steel grille​
       
  • Configuration: Active 2-way
  • Frequency Response (-3 dB): 48 Hz – 18 kHz
  • Nominal Coverage (-6 dB): 120° (H) x 15° (V) per enclosure
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 130 dB
  • Crossover Frequency: 420 Hz
  • LF Transducer: 12” (2.5” voice coil)
  • HF Transducer: 8 x 2” (1” Voice Coil)
  • Type: Class D
  • Total Power Output: 2000W Peak, 1000W Program (500W RMS)
  • LF Power: 1000W Peak, 500W Program (250W RMS)
  • HF Power: 1000W Peak, 500W Program (250W RMS)
  • Cooling    Free air convection
  • Rated THD: <0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 119 dB (A-weighted)
  • Bandwidth: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Mains Connection: Locking AC In and Out
  • Input Channels: 1 Line
  • Input Connector: Types    1 XLR
  • Line Input Impedance: 40 kΩ
  • Maximum Input: +4 dBu
  • Output Connector: Direct Line Out (XLR)
  • Controls: Preset Select (Number of Arrayed Boxes)
  • HPF On/Off PreSonus Subwoofer Configuration Preset (None, CDL18s, ULT18, AIR18s)
  • Indicators: Signal, -3 dB, Limiter, Clip
  • Material: 15mm Polypropylene
  • Grille: Powder-coated steel
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 18.6” x 20.8” x 17.5” (473 mm x 529 mm x 444.5 mm)
  • Unit Weight: 63 lbs. (28.6 kg)
  • Amplifier Protection: Over-current, DC, over/under-voltage, over-temperature, high frequency
  • Transducer Protection: Limiter
  • AC Power Input: 90-260V~, 50-60 Hz
  • AC Power Consumption (1/8 Power): 4.2 Amps