CARBON12A

Active 12″ + 1.35″ speaker, 1500 W RMS, DSP with color display, Bluetooth TWS and CARBONcontrol app.

559,00 € incl. VAT
Code : H11709
Additional information
Amplification

1000 W RMS Class D for LF, 500 W RMS Class D for HF

Audio inputs

2 MIC/LINE inputs on COMBO XLR/Jack with auto MIC/LINE switching

Audio outputs

1 line output on XLR + Bluetooth TWS

Controls

DSP with multiple settings, Input 1 & 2 volume, MASTER volume

Coverage angles

90° x 70° (10 kHz)

Dimensions

360 x 353 x 628 mm

Frequency response

50 Hz – 20 KHz

Function

36 mm baseplate, Android app, Bluetooth, Bluetooth TWS, DSP, iOS app

Housing

8 rubber pads, Asymmetrical design with angled sides for stage monitor use, Gas-injected (nitrogen) reinforced plastic enclosure for extra rigidity and lightness, Integral metal grille, LED Power/Clip on front panel

Model size

12″

Mounting

1 handle on the bottom, 1 handle on the side, 1 handle on top, 3 M10 inserts, 36 mm pole mount

Net weight

17 kg

Power

1500 W rms

Power supply

220-240 V AC 50 Hz switching SMPS

Protection

Limiter, Short circuits, Thermal

Speaker type

Active

SPL max (@1m)

130 dB

Tweeter

1.35-inch High Polymer driver, 4 Ohms, 50W AES

Woofer

12 inches, 2 Ohms – 500 W AES, 2.5-inch coil, 49.8 oz magnet

Dimensions
Weight 17 kg
Description
CARBON series logo
The CARBON series is designed to deliver powerful and precise sound. Featuring a robust construction and high-performance amplification, it guarantees clear, dynamic and powerful sound.
CARBON15A and CARBON12A speakers with the CARBON18ASub subwoofer

An active speaker built for the stage and professional gigs.
The CARBON12A is a 2-way active speaker designed for sound reinforcement at concerts, conferences, parties, or any event calling for professional-grade sound. With amplification and DSP built right in, it works equally well for touring engineers and permanently installed venues, ready to go without any extra signal-processing gear.

A woofer and compression driver built for power.
The CARBON12A pairs a 12-inch woofer with a 1.35-inch compression driver, for a total amplification power of 1500W RMS (3000W peak), a maximum SPL of 130 dB, and a frequency response spanning 50 Hz to 20 kHz.

A compression driver built for clarity.
The horn, featuring an extended dispersion control zone, pairs with a polymer-diaphragm compression driver rather than a titanium one, for a cleaner, more transparent top end. Dispersion sits at 90° x 70° at 10 kHz, for even coverage across the listening area.

1500W RMS
Total amplification power
130dB
Maximum SPL
50Hz – 20kHz
Frequency response
90° x 70°
Dispersion H x V

A unique design…

A nitrogen-injected composite cabinet, lighter and stronger.
The CARBON12A’s enclosure is nitrogen-assisted injection molded, a process that trims weight while boosting rigidity by 20% over standard plastic molding. The resulting composite behaves a bit like wood grain in use: its internal structure delivers real stiffness without adding mass, a plus for both cabinet strength and sound quality, with fewer parasitic resonances than standard injection-molded plastic.

+20%
increase in strength
A design that is innovative, robust and tailored for performance.

…and cleverly designed.

Power cord notch under the CARBON speaker
Under the CARBON enclosure, a discreet notch guides and secures the power cord, preventing strain on the plug and clutter around the base. This design detail improves both safety and installation ergonomics, particularly in mobile or stage configurations.

Connectivity and setup.
Two Line/Mic inputs on COMBO XLR/Jack connectors, auto-switching to match whatever’s plugged in, plus the Bluetooth input. One XLR line output feeds the signal onward to another speaker, a mixing console, or an amplification system, also available as a Bluetooth TWS stream. Switching power supply, 220-240V AC 50Hz, with a 1.80m Seetronic power cord included.

A shape built with stage monitoring in mind too.
Its asymmetric shape, with angled cut sides, lets the CARBON12A double as a stage monitor (wedge), alongside standard pole-mounted use. Full-face metal grille, 3 handles (side, top, bottom), a 36mm pole socket, 3 M10 rigging inserts, and 8 rubber feet (4 on the bottom, 4 on the sides) for a stable footing on the ground or on its side.

CARBON12A in stage monitor position

An integrated DSP.

CARBON12A rear panel: DSP screen and connectors

A full DSP, controlled from the speaker or remotely.
Fanless Class D amplification (1000W RMS for lows, 500W RMS for highs) is controlled via a DSP accessible from the 2.4-inch color front display or the CARBONcontrol app (iOS and Android). Available settings include mode (Normal, Live, Club, Speech), position (pole, monitor, stand), delay up to 100 m, an adjustable high-pass filter from 20 to 150 Hz, and a ducking function with selectable source channel, threshold, attenuation, and release time. Per-channel EQ, treble, and bass, with Live, Vocal, or Custom presets.

Master
Modes (Normal, Live, Club, Speech)
Position (Stand, Monitor, Rack)
Delay, HPF, Ducking with source, threshold, attenuation and release time adjustment
Input per channel
Equaliser, Treble, Bass
Presets (Live, Vocal, Custom)
Output mode
Mix or Link
Activation of TWS streaming and the app
Other
Screen lighting
Front LED management (Limit, ON, OFF)
Firmware version
Restore factory settings

Locking and usage tracking.
Independent 4-digit lock codes for the LCD screen and the app, handy for keeping settings from drifting mid-show. A usage-hour counter, viewable and resettable from the menu.

Firmware Information.

Firmware version 1.0.4 comes preinstalled on CARBON12A and CARBON15A units currently in stock. It cannot be installed on earlier versions.

However, differences in firmware between two speakers have no impact on TWS Bluetooth compatibility, app functionality, or audio settings.

New features in firmware version 1.0.4:

• LCD Key — locks the display and DSP (4-digit code)
• APP Key — locks the application (4-digit code)
• Time Clear — usage counter and reset

A dedicated app.

Unleash the full potential of your CARBON speaker.

Bluetooth, and one app for the whole CARBON lineup.
Bluetooth connectivity (2402-2480 MHz band, +8 dBm / 6.31 mW) supports simple streaming or full app control. TWS pairs two CARBON12A units in stereo (one speaker set to link, the other to secondary), with one-tap left/right swap or mono switching. The CARBONcontrol app runs every model in the CARBON range from a single interface: each speaker or sub in your rig shows up individually, with remote access to its full set of DSP settings.

Bluetooth TWSDownload CARBONcontrol on the App Store (opens in a new tab)Get CARBONcontrol on Google Play (opens in a new tab)
CARBONcontrol app on a smartphone
Rear panel of the CARBON18ASub subwoofer

The ideal companion.

Dive into the heart of the bass with the CARBON18ASub.
Thanks to its 1000 W RMS Class D amplifier (2000 W max.), it delivers impressive sound pressure up to 135 dB, with an extended response from 30 to 110 Hz.

Discover the CARBON18ASub

Key features:

  • Active 12″ + 1.35″ speaker, 1500W RMS / 3000W Max
  • DSP with 2.4″ color display, CARBONcontrol app (iOS/Android)
  • Bluetooth with TWS function (stereo, mono, L/R swap)
  • Nitrogen-injected composite cabinet, lighter and stronger
  • Asymmetric shape usable as a stage monitor
  • Polymer-diaphragm compression horn, 90° x 70° dispersion
  • Code-locked screen/app, usage-hour counter

Technical specifications:

  • Amplification: 1000W RMS Class D (lows) / 500W RMS Class D (highs)
  • Total amplification power: 1500W RMS / 3000W Max
  • Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Maximum SPL: 130 dB
  • Woofer: 12 inches, 2.5-inch voice coil, 49.8 oz magnet, 2 ohms, 500W AES / 1000W program
  • Tweeter: 1.35-inch High Polymer compression driver, 4 ohms, 50W AES
  • Dispersion H x V: 90° x 70° (10 kHz)
  • Inputs: 2 COMBO XLR/Jack with auto Mic/Line switching + Bluetooth
  • Outputs: 1 XLR line output + Bluetooth TWS
  • Bluetooth: 2402-2480 MHz band, +8 dBm / 6.31 mW
  • Controls: input 1 and 2 volume, MASTER volume, DSP with multiple settings, CARBONcontrol app
  • Power supply: 220-240V AC 50Hz switching
  • Construction: nitrogen-injected composite cabinet, asymmetric shape with angled cut sides (monitor position), full-face metal grille, front-panel Power/Clip LED
  • Handles: 1 on the side, 1 on top, 1 on the bottom
  • Rigging: 3 M10 inserts, 36mm pole socket
  • Rubber feet: 8 (4 on the bottom, 4 on the sides)
  • Protection: short-circuit, thermal, limiter
  • Dimensions (w x d x h): 360 × 353 × 628 mm
  • Net weight: 17 kg

CARBONcontrol application

One app, your whole CARBON fleet.

This app allows you to remotely control all the DSP’s functions.

Download CARBONcontrol on the App Store (new tab)Get CARBONcontrol on Google Play (new tab)
CARBON15A settings in the CARBONcontrol app: equaliser and Ducking, on two phones
“Scene” screen of the CARBONcontrol app

Scene

Default · SUB 1 · SUB + 12A

“Master Settings” screen of the CARBONcontrol app

Master Settings

Mode, Location, Delay, HPF.

“Channel Settings” screen of the CARBONcontrol app

Channel Settings

Equaliser, treble and bass for channels 1 and 2.

“Mode” screen of the CARBONcontrol app

Mode

Normal, Rear Cardioid, Front Cardioid.

“Setup” screen of the CARBONcontrol app

Setup

Output mode, Display Dim, Front Light.

“Firmware Version” screen of the CARBONcontrol app

Firmware Version

Current Version · Newest Version

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