FBT StageMaxX 12MA Stage monitor

• Low profile and aesthetic elegance
• Compact size
• Frequency response studied for stage monitor applications
• High headroom before feedback
• High sound quality
• Great power and dynamics
• Symmetric dispersion
• Aligned LF and HF acoustic centers
• Easy handling on stage
• Lightweight
• Heavy-duty polypropylene cabinet

The StageMaxx 12MA is a self‑powered 12‑inch stage monitor with a gas‑injected, bass‑reflex polypropylene shell. My first visual impressions were of a very compact, extremely low‑profile design with a smooth, up‑to‑date curvy look that is about as unobtrusive as you can get — none of your chunky black carpeted rock & roll boxes here.

The 12MA is a bi‑amplified unit, with 400W and 100W Class‑D amplifiers (continuous ratings are 350W and 80W respectively). Crossed over at 1.8kHz, the 400W amp powers a custom‑designed 12‑inch‑diameter, 2.5‑inch voice coil B&C driver, with the 100W amp feeding a one‑inch‑exit, 1.7‑inch diaphragm B&C compression driver. The drivers are arranged in a coaxial format, which significantly reduces the frontal baffle area required, thus contributing to the compact cabinet dimensions. A switch‑mode power supply helps to keep the overall weight down to under 30lb or slightly over 13kg — however you measure it that’s an easy thing to lift. The acoustic output figures are given as 124dB continuous and 130dB peak, which I assume are standard on‑axis measurements taken at one metre.