121FIND 121FIND
LF Mid-Woofer 12"

121FIND

Code: DR-12-012-8R-B2-C0001

Mid-Woofer/12inch/Ferrite/Paper/250W/8ohm

Key Features

  • EXTENDED FREQUENCY RESPONSE
  • Proven cost effective design
  • Good power handling, nomex spider, water-repellent & non-flammable paper cone

Quick Specs

Impedance

8 Ω

Program Power

500 W

Sensitivity

96.60 dB

Fs

63.00 Hz

Magnet

Ferrite

Voice Coil

50.8 mm

Design Notes

The 121FIND is a high efficiency, (96.5 dB 1watt/ 1 meter) 12inch woofer with incredibly linear frequency response characteristics, high power handling capability while generating low harmonic distortion artifacts. 121FIND uses lightweight cone which movement is controlled by “M” shaped surround. Pistonic behavior and the long term stability
Is supported by Nomex spider. The woofer cone is treated to withstand harsh environments and high humidity.

The 121FIND was design for its best use in the 2-way applications, where excellent midrange response is required. Speaker provides good low frequency extension and delivers seizable amounts of low frequencies.

The metal parts in the speaker are coated and tested to ensure extreme weatherization protection.

Specifications

General Specs

Nominal Diameter 12"
Rated Impedance 8 Ohm
Magnet Ferrite
Basket Material Steel

Power Handling

AES Power 250 W
Continuous Power 500 W
Peak Power 1000 W

Voice Coil

Diameter 50.8 mm
Winding Wire CCAW
Former Glass Fiber
Winding Height 15.5 mm

T/S Parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs) 63.00 Hz
Re 5.30 \u2126
Qes 0.650
Qms 7.47
Qts 0.600
Vas 49.80 liters
Sd 531.00 cm\u00B2
Mms 50.80 grams
Rms 2.69
Cms 0.1300
Bl 12.90 T\u00B7m
Le 0.520 mH
Sensitivity 96.60 dB

Design Details

Surround Material fabric
Cone/Dome Material Paper GF
Spider Nomex
T-Plate 8 mm
Xmax (peak) 3.75 mm
Xmech 11.75 mm
Overall Diameter 320.00 mm
Bolt Circle Diameter 302.00 mm
Baffle Cutout Dia. 282.00 mm
Mounting Holes 8
Depth (flange to rear) 124.00 mm
Net Weight 4.60 kg

Ordering Codes

Product Code DR-12-012-8R-B2-C0001

2D Drawing

2D drawing of 121FIND

Technical Summary

The 121FINDX8-234 is a 12-inch ferrite pro mid-woofer designed for professional 2-way PA speaker systems, touring cabinets, and permanently installed enclosures crossed to a compression driver or horn. It shares the 121FIND platform with the 4-ohm 121FINDX4-233, featuring the same weatherized glass fiber treated paper cone, M-shaped fabric surround, non-flammable Nomex spider, and coated steel basket. The 8-ohm nominal impedance provides a standard single-driver amplifier load. Sensitivity is 96.6 dB (1W/1m). With a Qts of 0.60, this driver uses a compliant suspension design suited to moderate-volume enclosures with extended low-frequency response; sealed enclosures are the preferred alignment for this Qts value, with vented available for higher efficiency PA applications.

The 121FINDX8-234 handles approx. 250 W AES and 500 W continuous power, delivering a peak SPL of 121 dB at 1 metre (AES). A high-pass filter at 45-80 Hz is recommended depending on alignment. Operating bandwidth is approximately 70-843 Hz, with cone beaming onset near 843 Hz defining the upper limit and a required crossover to horn at 800 Hz to 1.2 kHz. The higher Le of 0.52 mH compared to the 4ohm-233 variant makes a Zobel network (5.6 ohm / 18 uF) more important to flatten impedance rise through the crossover region.

Compared to the 121FINDX4-233, this 8ohm variant offers twice the Xmax (3.75 mm vs 1.85 mm) and twice the volume displacement, providing substantially more bass output capability at high excursion and better suitability for standalone bass reproduction. It is suited for sealed 2-way PA and stage monitor enclosures; vented touring PA cabinets requiring deeper bass extension; and permanently installed 2-way systems in venues where standard 8-ohm amplifier matching and increased excursion headroom are required.

Recommended enclosure volumes are simulated results. For best enclosure volumes and tuning, we recommend secondary simulation and careful evaluation. Several rounds of samples and fine-tuning may be required for optimal results.

Enclosure Recommendations

Recommended enclosure alignments (bass reflex):
- 20 liters tuned to 72 Hz: high output, strong mid-bass, reduced excursion; -3 dB approx. 66 Hz, HP filter 64 Hz
- 25 liters tuned to 66 Hz: balanced response, general-purpose (recommended); -3 dB approx. 61 Hz, HP filter 56 Hz
- 30 liters tuned to 60 Hz: extended low-frequency, requires HP filter protection; -3 dB approx. 51 Hz, HP filter 48 Hz

Frequently Asked Questions

  • - EXTENDED FREQUENCY RESPONSE
  • - Proven cost effective design
  • - Good power handling, nomex spider, water-repellent & non-flammable paper cone
Recommended enclosure alignments (bass reflex):
- 20 liters tuned to 72 Hz: high output, strong mid-bass, reduced excursion; -3 dB approx. 66 Hz, HP filter 64 Hz
- 25 liters tuned to 66 Hz: balanced response, general-purpose (recommended); -3 dB approx. 61 Hz, HP filter 56 Hz
- 30 liters tuned to 60 Hz: extended low-frequency, requires HP filter protection; -3 dB approx. 51 Hz, HP filter 48 Hz
Outdoor / weather-resistant; sealed pa bass cabinet; active subwoofer cross-over
AES Power: 250 W, Continuous: 500 W, Peak: 1000 W. Sensitivity: 96.60 dB (1W/1m).

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