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REDCATT DR-12-012-4R-B2-C0001

Best box: 88.7 L bass reflex tuned to 44.6 Hz · F3 43.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.85 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 88.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.9 Hz / 33.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 2.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 8026.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 69.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 75.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 58.5 Hz / 43.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 59.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.56
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.34
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 59.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 531.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 105.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.9 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for REDCATT DR-12-012-4R-B2-C0001?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts REDCATT DR-12-012-4R-B2-C0001 in a 88.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.9 Hz.

Can REDCATT DR-12-012-4R-B2-C0001 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 69.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 78.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for REDCATT DR-12-012-4R-B2-C0001 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 2.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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