Electro-Voice Launches First Powered Floor Monitor
The PXM-12MP marks Electro-Voice’s debut in the powered stage monitor market. Created for live performances from solo entertainers, bands, mobile DJs and rental companies, PXM-12MP is a powerful, rugged, and flexible loudspeaker designed for daily use. The acoustically optimized, high-output, two-way stage wedge features coaxially aligned 12” LF and 1.75” HF transducers. Its small footprint and light weight of 13.5 kg (29.8 lb) makes it a portable solution suited to live performances on all stages, particularly where floor space is limited.
The acoustically optimized 55° monitor floor angle enables an artist to stand as close or as far away from the system as necessary without sacrificing audio intelligibility. The wide 90° horizontal angle also gives performers the freedom to move across the stage, rather than being constrained to just a small area.
While the PXM-12MP compliments any sound system, it also expands EV’s portable speaker portfolio. It equally performs well as a fill, delay, or mounted on a pole working as a sound system for short-throw applications; subwoofers can also be connected whenever extra bass is needed.
The built-in two-channel Class-D 700 W amplifier, developed by Dynacord, provides plenty of power, precision sound and enough headroom to satisfy the most demanding monitoring requirements, reaching a maximum sound pressure level of 129dB.
EV’s intuitive QuickSmart DSP features a backlit LCD panel and a push-button encoder, providing signal processing with IIR/FIR settings for optimized audio performance. The integrated digital three-band EQ features different factory presets, as well as five individual user presets. The GUITARCAB setting allows connecting a guitar directly to the PXM-12MP via a DI box.
The recessed connection panel features two XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs, an individual phantom power option, a stereo RCA AUX input for playback music sources, and an XLR THRU input when used as part of a distributed sound system. An XLR MIXOUT output allows the cabinet to act as a basic three-channel mixer that can send the mix to another loudspeaker. PXM12-MP’s integrated cable management reduces stage clutter and prevents tripping over cables. The stage monitor is housed in a durable, 15 mm plywood enclosure with rugged EV-Coat and is furnished with a powder-coated steel grille to guarantee roadworthiness.