Main loudspeakers
RCF ART 912-A: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The RCF ART 912-A 2,100W 12-inch Powered Speaker lists at $899.00. Published figures: powered Yes, peak power 2,100 W, woofer 12 in. It suits vocal-led worship where the lead voice must sit above the band.
An Italian-built 12 with a 2,100 watt amplifier and RCF compression driver. Noticeably more forward and detailed than most of its price class, which flatters vocals.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
RCF ART 912-A specifications
The RCF ART 912-A publishes powered Yes, peak power 2,100 W, woofer 12 in, at a listed price of $899.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | Yes |
| Peak power | 2,100 W |
| Woofer | 12 in |
| Pole mount | Yes |
| Fly points | Yes |
| Onboard DSP | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Vocal-led worship where the lead voice must sit above the band.
Category: main loudspeakers. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
QSC K12.2 Active 12" Powered 2000 Watt Loudspeaker
$899.99 Specs and sizingThe default answer for a church main speaker, and the one most rental companies own. A 2,000 watt class D amplifier, a 75 degree conical pattern that throws evenly to the back, and preset voicings that get a volunteer close on the first try.
Best for: A 150 to 400 seat sanctuary on stands or flown, for almost any service style
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Yamaha DXR12MKII, 12" 1100W Powered Speaker Cabinet
$909.99 Specs and sizingFIR-X crossover tuning and D-Contour processing, which keeps the voice intelligible as the level comes up rather than turning to mush.
Best for: Rooms where speech intelligibility at high level is the whole problem
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Electro-Voice ELX200-12P 12" 1200W 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker
$811.80 Specs and sizingThe install-grade step above the ZLX: better DSP, app control and real M10 fly points, which is what lets it go on the wall permanently.
Best for: A permanent wall or ceiling mounted install in a mid-size room
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QSC K10.2 Active 10" Powered 2000 Watt Loudspeaker
$799.99 Specs and sizingThe K12.2 amplifier and DSP behind a 10 inch woofer and a wider 90 degree pattern, which suits a wide, shallow room better than the 12 does.
Best for: Wide fan-shaped rooms and balcony fills where coverage matters more than low end
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Powered | Peak power | Woofer | Pole mount | Fly points | Onboard DSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RCF ART 912-A 2,100W 12-inch Powered Speaker | $899.00 | Yes | 2,100 W | 12 in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QSC K12.2 Active 12" Powered 2000 Watt Loudspeaker | $899.99 | Yes | 2,000 W | 12 in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yamaha DXR12MKII, 12" 1100W Powered Speaker Cabinet | $909.99 | Yes | 1,100 W | 12 in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electro-Voice ELX200-12P 12" 1200W 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker | $811.80 | Yes | 1,200 W | 12 in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- RCF published specifications for the ART 912-A
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the RCF ART 912-A cost?
It was listed at $899.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the RCF ART 912-A right for our church?
Vocal-led worship where the lead voice must sit above the band. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.