Main loudspeakers
QSC KC12 K.2 Column: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The QSC KC12-BK System Column Line Array PA lists at $1,999.99. Published figures: powered Yes, woofer 12 in, onboard dsp Yes. It suits long narrow sanctuaries and historic buildings where nothing may be attached to the structure.
A column array on a 12 inch subwoofer, which gives very even front-to-back coverage in a long narrow room without flying anything from the ceiling.
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.
QSC KC12 K.2 Column specifications
The QSC KC12 K.2 Column publishes powered Yes, woofer 12 in, onboard dsp Yes, at a listed price of $1,999.99.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | Yes |
| Woofer | 12 in |
| Onboard DSP | Yes |
| Pole mount | No |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Long narrow sanctuaries and historic buildings where nothing may be attached to the structure.
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.
RCF NX 912-A 2,100-watt 12-inch Powered Speaker
$1,449.00 Specs and sizingThe install and touring grade RCF 12, with a birch cabinet and a more capable DSP section than the ART.
Best for: A flagship room, or a church that buys once every fifteen years
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JBL Professional PRX915 Next-Generation 15-Inch Powered Portable 2-Way Loudspeaker with DSP, 12-band parametric EQ, and Built-in Effects
$1,099.00 Specs and sizingThe 15 inch PRX, for rooms where the band needs weight from the mains themselves.
Best for: Full-band contemporary worship in a large room
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JBL Professional PRX912 Next-Generation 12-Inch Powered Portable 2-Way Loudspeaker with DSP, 12-band parametric EQ, and Built-in Effects
$999.00 Specs and sizingA 2,000 watt class D cabinet with a full DSP suite and fly points, built to be installed and left alone rather than moved weekly.
Best for: A permanent flown install in a 300 to 600 seat room
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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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| Model | Price | Powered | Woofer | Onboard DSP | Pole mount | Peak power | Fly points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 QSC KC12-BK System Column Line Array PA | $1,999.99 | Yes | 12 in | Yes | No | - | - |
| RCF NX 912-A 2,100-watt 12-inch Powered Speaker | $1,449.00 | Yes | 12 in | Yes | Yes | 2,100 W | Yes |
| JBL Professional PRX915 Next-Generation 15-Inch Powered Portable 2-Way Loudspeaker with DSP, 12-band parametric EQ, and Built-in Effects | $1,099.00 | Yes | 15 in | Yes | Yes | 2,000 W | Yes |
| JBL Professional PRX912 Next-Generation 12-Inch Powered Portable 2-Way Loudspeaker with DSP, 12-band parametric EQ, and Built-in Effects | $999.00 | Yes | 12 in | Yes | Yes | 2,000 W | 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
- QSC published specifications for the KC12 K.2 Column
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the QSC KC12 K.2 Column cost?
It was listed at $1,999.99 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 QSC KC12 K.2 Column right for our church?
Long narrow sanctuaries and historic buildings where nothing may be attached to the structure. 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.