RCF Live Sound HD 10-A MK5 Active 800W 2-Way 10″ Powered Speaker

RCF Live Sound HD 10-A MK5 Active 800W 2-Way 10″ Powered Speaker

HD 10-A mk5 active speaker boosts performance with a high-power professional 10″ woofer and a 1.0″ HF driver, an 800W 2ch Class-D amplifier, and innovative FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control processing. Vocals are natural, the sound is clear at long distances, SPL power is stable at very high levels. The strength of HD series speakers comes from decades of experience building gear for the touring industry, equipping this compact cabinet with power and reliability expected for life on the road. Elegantly designed, the lightweight polypropylene cabinet with internal reinforcement offers maximum strength. The speaker also includes a steel pole mount, threaded inserts for rigging, and rubber handgrips. D-LINE offers working DJs and musicians professional sound designed with music in mind.

Superior Transducers

The powerful 1.4″ diaphragm compression driver of the HD 12-A mk5 features extended dispersion control and high efficiency at long distance. The 12″ woofer offers an extremely linear response and a precise, deep low-frequency control. All compression drivers and transducers are precision built, taking advantage of RCF’s superior knowledge and experience dedicated to achieving extremely high standards.

The Transducers Innovators

RCF boasts over 75 years of experience in designing and manufacturing transducers, with a particular focus on moving coil loudspeakers. Our transducers are engineered to optimize the balance between power delivery and sound purity, achieving minimal distortion and the capacity to endure high power levels for extended periods.

Heritage

RCF’s legacy includes pioneering advanced transducer technologies and the application of high-tech materials such as Neodymium, Carbon Fibre, Titanium, Kevlar, Modified Polyether Ether Ketone (PKX), Kapton, and Mylar hybrids.

Endurance

Our models are subjected to a rigorous evaluation process, featuring a 200-hour continuous signal test designed to challenge the transducers’ limits. This demanding stress test ensures that only transducers meeting our stringent standards for durability and performance are selected.

Vanguard

RCF is at the forefront of technological advancements, continually striving for the optimal listening experience. Our design methodology integrates rigorous measurement tests with critical listening sessions, underscoring our commitment to precision tailored for the human ear.

High-Grade Materials

The inclusion of a high-damping cellulose cone, double polycotton-polyurethane spiders for outstanding stability and control over the moving mass, and a substantial heavy-gauge treated triple cloth surround, contribute to the moving mass’s exceptional strength and excursion control. Additionally, a water-repellent treatment ensures suitability across various environments.

Advanced Compression Drivers

Kapton®, extensively used in space and for temperature-resistant insulation, is chosen for its ability to retain a unique combination of mechanical properties under the most extreme conditions of heat and vibration.

Titanium, recognized for its high resistance to corrosion, fatigue and temperature, with high tensile strength-to-density ratio and crack resistance merges durability with superior frequency response.

PKX (Modified Polyether Ether Ketone) is a rigid, yet lightweight material enhanced with reinforcing ribs for slim dome designs, offering greater precision and reliability than other polymeric materials.

High Power Magnet Designs

Magnet geometry and configuration are optimized for maximum flux density, incorporating thermal management to ensure reliability. Techniques such as computer-aided magnet optimization and FEM analysis refine magnet weight, flux density, and field saturation, significantly reducing driver weight and harmonic distortion.

The T-pole design minimizes flux modulation in the magnetic assembly during typical voice coil movements within the gap. We developed specially designed rings in copper for compression drivers and aluminum for cone transducers. Pressed onto the pole piece, the ring modifies and reduces the magnetic circuit and voice coil inductance, enabling a controlled extension of the acoustic frequency response.

High-Class Neodymium

Neodymium, a rare earth material, enhances efficiency, power handling, and weight reduction. With a 20% stronger magnetic field than typical neodymium grades, our design enable precise control and higher force.

Ferrite Ceramics

Our engineering team has introduced a new ferrite magnet that delivers higher flux in a lightweight design, setting a new standard for ferrite products by minimizing weight without compromising performance.

Dual Forced Hyperventing System

Our cooling designs combine various components to create an ideal ventilation system. The RCF engineering team emphasizes finned cooling channels and optimizes the surface area of the front magnetic plate for efficient heat dissipation. The double silicone sealed spider design functions as an air pump, expelling hot air and drawing in fresh air with each movement of the cone assembly.

Diaphragm Assembly

The diaphragm and suspension are precision-crafted significantly reducing distortion by eliminating resonance points and aiding in suspension breakup mode control. RCF has mastered an oxygen-free process for molding titanium ultrathin films into high-quality, precisely shaped diaphragms. Our current Polyimide-Kapton dome with new bonding technology and reinforced ribs, is ten times more durable than previous models.

Direct Drive Voice Coil

This setup ensures optimal energy transfer between the voice coil and the dome assembly, resulting in a smoother, extended frequency response beyond 10 kHz, reducing break-up modes, and lowering distortion. This assembly delivers not only high power handling but also excellent mechanical and thermal properties, making RCF compression drivers robust and reliable.

Phase Plugs

Through extensive computer-assisted mathematical modeling and testing, we’ve developed phase plug geometries that ensure balanced acoustic performance by controlling and lowering air distortion and maximizing output. This allows for a lower compression ratio, generating substantially lower distortion artifacts. The result is high output with smooth acoustic frequency response and low harmonic distortion artifacts.

Extreme Power Handling

Significant investment in material science, design topology research, and power testing enables us to produce products with unmatched structural integrity, optimal thermal properties, and superior power handling capabilities. Our engineers have developed composite polyimide and fiberglass former materials that withstand peak temperatures above 380°C, far exceeding the thermal demands of contemporary professional audio systems.

Inside/Outside Voice Coils

RCF’s unique voice coil design offers several advantages: the dissipation surface is doubled; the adhesion area to the former is doubled; and during thermal expansion, the former is squeezed between inside and outside layers, offering the best mechanical resistance.

Powerful Class D Amplifiers

RCF’s Class-D power amplifier technology packs huge performance operating with high efficiency into a lightweight solution. D-Line amplifiers deliver ultra-fast attack, realistic transient response and impressive audio performance. The amplifier features a solid mechanical aluminum structure which not only stabilises the amplifier during transportation but also helps the fan-less heat dissipation. All the D-Line amplifiers present SMPS power supply section in order to produce maximum output and minimum transportation weight.

Highly Defined Performance

The cabinet shape makes it easy to use the speaker for stage monitoring. Two M10 threaded inserts are available for optional mounting hardware, making the speakers perfect for use in wall-mounted or flown install applications.

In/Out Connectors

The amplifier presents both XLR In/Out connectors and a Jack input for maximum connection versatility.

Switchable EQ Mode

A switchable EQ Mode makes it easier to select among two different equalization presets: BOOST – Extended response switch that slightly emphasizes the bass response for playback music and low volume applications; FLAT – Linear response switch, when the speaker is used to amplify a live mix. The amplifier has a built-in limiter circuit to prevent clipping or overdriving the transducers.

Mic/Line Switch

A useful Mic/Line switch helps to adjust the input sensitivity. When used for speech, the [Mic] setting allows using a microphone directly with the speaker. Set the selector to [Line] when using the speaker for live music or playback.

Volume Knob

An easy-to-reach volume knob on the back allows setting the overall volume of the speaker according to its application.

Status LEDs

3 status LEDs – Power / Signal / Limiter are provided for monitoring the system.

Rental Proof

D-LINE cabinets are molded on a special polypropylene composite material designed to dampen down vibrations even at maximum volume settings. From molding to the final texture, D-LINE offers the maximum reliability and strength for use on the road. The reflex port has been resized to offer better efficiency. The RCF HD 12-A features 3 ergonomically designed forged handles with rubber handgrips, 2 on the sides, and one at the top. At the bottom, a rugged steel pole mount has been installed in all models. The new cabinet shape will allow every D-LINE model to be used as it is, standing on a pole or for stage monitoring. Two M10 threaded inserts are provided for optional mounting hardware in Installed Sound Applications.

New Perspective on Linearity

RCF speakers are designed using a proprietary and advanced digital FiR technology, conceived to deliver transparent sound, absolute clarity, and perfect imaging to the listener.

The special FiRPHASE filters allow for coherent distribution of sound for all listeners without phase distortions, ensuring minimum latencies in the system.

Features

• 128 dB Max SPL
• 800 Watts 2-way amplifier
• DSP Processing with FiRPHASE and Bass Motion Control
• 1.0″ HF driver
• 10″ woofer, high power, 2.0″ voice coil
• 90° x 60°, wide dispersion constant directivity horn
• Silent Fan-less Class-D Amplifier
• Mylar/Ferrite driver – Kapton former coil

Brand	RCF
Condition	New

Acoustical Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz / 20000 Hz
• Max SPL @ 1m: 128 dB
• Horizontal coverage angle: 90°
• Vertical coverage angle: 60°

Transducers:

• Compression Driver: 1 x 1.0'', 1.0'' v.c
• Woofer: 1 x 10'', 2.0'' v.c

Input/Output Section:

• Input signal: bal/unbal
• Input connectors: XLR, Jack
• Output connectors: XLR
• Input sensitivity: -2 dBu/+4 dBu
• Mic. Input Sensitivity: -32 dBu

Processor Section:

• Crossover Frequencies: 2000 Hz
• Protections: Thermal, RMS
• Limiter: Soft Limiter
• Controls: Boost, Volume, Mic/Line

Power Section:

• Total Power: 800 W Peak, 400 W RMS
• High frequencies: 200 W Peak, 100 W RMS
• Low frequencies: 600 W Peak, 300 W RMS
• Cooling: Convection
• Connections: VDE

Standard Compliance:

• Safety agency: CE compliant

Physical Specifications:

• Hardware: 1 x M10 top, 1 x M10 bottom
• Handles: 1 Top, 1 Side
• Pole mount/Cap: Yes
• Color: Black

Size:

• Height: 527 mm / 20.75 inches
• Width: 303 mm / 11.93 inches
• Depth: 303 mm / 11.93 inches
• Weight: 11.8 kg / 26.01 lbs