Martin Audio Blackline Q12 Passive 1 x 12" PA Speaker - Black

Blackline Q12 is a compact yet powerful loudspeaker, featuring a 12” (300mm) LF driver with 2.5” (63mm) voice coil and a 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver with 1.7” (43mm) dome. Its Differential Dispersion horn ensures wide and consistent coverage and can be easily rotated for either horizontal or vertical orientation, making it adaptable to various deployment needs.

When paired with a BlacklineQ Series subwoofer, Q12 transforms into a high-performance dancefloor or sound reinforcement system—delivering impressive output and clarity for its size, while remaining highly portable.

Constructed from durable plywood, Q12 is finished in a tough black paint and protected by a screw-tight steel grille. It includes M8 inserts for wall brackets, yoke or eyebolt suspension, and the pole-mount socket has a removable cover to maintain clean aesthetics in installed applications.

This full-range, passive two-way system is recommended to be used with a processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit, such as a DX processor and VIA amplifier, or an iKON combined amplifier and processor.

Compact passive two-way system
Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
Peak SPL of 127dB (133dB with crest factor 4)
User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
Dispersion: 90°–110° horizontal × 50° vertical
Vertical and horizontal orientation
Screw-tight, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
Integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS
Pole-mount cover maintains clean lines
8Ω nominal impedance
Two NL4 connectors
Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts

Type Compact, passive two-way loudspeaker
Frequency response [1] 56 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 45 Hz
Driver (LF) 12” (300 mm) with 2.5” (63 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
Driver (HF) 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1.7" (43 mm) voice coil
Rated power [2] 300 W AES, 1200 W peak
Required electronics Processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit
Recommended electronics DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0 system processor and VIA amplifier, or iKON amplifier-processor
Sensitivity [3] 96.5 dB
MAXIMUM SPL [3] 121 dB continuous, 127 dB peak, 133 dB peak with crest factor 4
Nominal impedance 8 ohm
Dispersion Dispersion: 90°–110° (horizontal) × 50° (vertical)
User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
Crossover 2.7 kHz passive
Enclosure Symmetrical multi-angle plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Protective grille Black perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing
Connectors 2 x NL4 connectors
Pin connections (input) 1+/1–
Pin connections (link) 1+/1– to 1+/1– and 2+/2– to 2+/2–
Fittings 16 x M8 inserts, 6 x M8 inserts for wall bracket
1 x bar handle with recycled ABS pocket
Pole-mount socket with removable cover
Dimensions (W) 358 mm x (H) 600 mm x (D) 321 mm
(W) 14.1 in x (H) 23.6 in x (D) 12.7 in
Weight 18.4 kg (40.6 lbs)