Bose Professional Panaray MA12 – Modular Vertical Line-Array Loudspeaker (Black)

Product Overview

The Bose Professional Panaray MA12 is a modular vertical line-array loudspeaker designed for commercial AV applications requiring controlled vertical dispersion and consistent coverage over long distances. It is engineered for environments where intelligibility is critical and reflections from floors and ceilings degrade speech clarity, including houses of worship, auditoriums, and large conference rooms with high ceilings. The MA12 can be deployed as a standalone column speaker or stacked in arrays of two to four units per side for larger spaces, with each module contributing to the overall array pattern. This listing is the black finish variant (SKU 40189).

Product Description

The Panaray MA12 uses a column array of twelve 2-inch drivers to achieve a tightly controlled vertical dispersion pattern of 25 degrees while maintaining wide horizontal coverage of 180 degrees. This asymmetric dispersion characteristic is what makes the MA12 effective in reverberant spaces: the narrow vertical pattern avoids exciting floor and ceiling reflections, while the wide horizontal pattern ensures even coverage across the seating area without aiming adjustments for individual seats.

Each MA12 module is rated at 200 watts continuous and is designed to be driven directly from a commercial power amplifier with standard loudspeaker connections. The modular architecture means that two MA12 units can be stacked vertically and connected in parallel to increase output SPL for larger rooms. The compact profile and uniform column design allow the MA12 to be installed on walls or flown from rigging points with minimal visual intrusion, an important consideration in architectural spaces such as historic houses of worship or corporate boardrooms with design-forward interiors.

The MA12 is available in black and white finishes to accommodate different room aesthetics. It is compatible with Bose Professional Panaray System Design software, which allows integrators to model array behavior and predict coverage patterns before installation, reducing commissioning risk on complex projects.

Key Features

• 12-Driver Vertical Array — Column of twelve 2-inch drivers produces controlled 25° vertical / 180° horizontal dispersion for intelligibility in reverberant rooms.
• 200W Continuous Power Handling — Suitable for medium-to-large commercial rooms with appropriate amplifier selection.
• Modular Stacking Design — Two to four MA12 units can be stacked per array position to increase SPL for larger venues.
• Wide Horizontal Coverage — 180-degree horizontal dispersion covers wide seating areas without multiple hang points.
• Architectural Form Factor — Slim column profile integrates into worship spaces, corporate boardrooms, and auditoriums with minimal visual impact.
• Wall or Flown Mounting — Compatible with surface mount and rigging hardware for flexible installation configurations.
• Panaray System Design Software Compatible — Supports pre-installation array modeling and coverage prediction.
• Black Finish — Standard black finish for installations where the speaker column should recede into dark-painted or wood-paneled walls.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Auditorium
• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Multi-purpose room
• All-hands room
• Government space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MA12 units should be stacked for a large auditorium?

Bose Professional recommends using Panaray System Design software to model specific room dimensions and determine the optimal number of modules per array position. Typically, two to four modules are stacked per side for auditoriums seating 200 to 600 people, depending on throw distance and ceiling height.

What amplifier is recommended to drive the MA12?

The MA12 is rated at 8 ohms and 200W continuous. It works well with the Bose Professional PowerSpace series amplifiers, which are compatible with Bose ControlSpace processors for integrated system management. Any commercial power amplifier delivering appropriate power into 8 ohms can also be used.

Is the MA12 suitable for speech-only applications or also for music?

The MA12 is optimized for speech intelligibility through its controlled vertical dispersion, but its frequency range of 160 Hz to 16 kHz supports music reproduction at moderate levels. For music-primary applications with significant low-frequency content, subwoofer augmentation is recommended.

Can the MA12 black and MA12 white units be stacked together?

Acoustically, black and white variants are identical and can be stacked. However, mixed-finish stacking is not recommended for aesthetic reasons in most installations.

What is the warranty on the Bose Professional Panaray MA12?

Bose Professional products include a limited warranty. For commercial service support and warranty terms, contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Is the MA12 compatible with 70V/100V distributed audio systems?

The MA12 is a low-impedance (8Ω) loudspeaker and does not include a built-in transformer. For 70V/100V distributed systems, an appropriate line-matching transformer must be used.