Description

HK Audio Polar 12 MKII W is a white active column speaker with a 2000W peak amplifier, an integrated DSP with display and controls to view and modify internal parameters, a 4-channel mixer, 2 XLR/¼” jack combo inputs with phantom power, 1 high-impedance TS jack input for instruments, and an RCA stereo input with respective volume controls. It features Bluetooth 5.0 True Wireless Stereo connectivity and an XLR output to connect additional subwoofers or other column units. It consists of a subwoofer with a 12” cone, 6 3” neodymium drivers for mid-frequencies, and a 1” high-precision tweeter. Its frequency response (-10dB) ranges from 35Hz to 20,000Hz and it has a peak SPL of 130dB.

Main features of HK Audio Polar 12 MKII W

    
• Phantom power on the first 2 XLR/1/4" jack combo inputs
    
• USB-C output to power mobile devices
    
• Powerful sound and high-quality materials for a stable and compact system: the new columns have very low resonance to minimize distortion and increase reproduction fidelity, all with an elegant look
    
• The birch plywood cabinet ensures enveloping bass and excellent resistance  
    
• The Subwoofer is compact and easy to transport thanks to its 2 handles
    
• A wheeled support designed specifically to facilitate the movement of this system is available, sold separately
    
• Integrated 4-channel mixer with various input types for any kind of connection
    
• Bluetooth 5.0 for interference-free audio streaming and TWS True Wireless Stereo connection to connect two Polar MKII systems in stereo
    
• The system is ready to use, Polar MKII comes with a subwoofer cover, a carrying bag for the columns, and a power cable
    
• Recyclable cardboard packaging and much less plastic used in packaging, all for greater sustainability

The new HK Audio POLAR 12 MKII W columns

In the new Polar MKII column from HK Audio, we have six 3'' neodymium drivers for mid-frequencies mounted in an aluminum frame with a new triangular shape that gives greater robustness to the structure and was designed to minimize resonance. The 1'' tweeter provides 120° horizontal and 30° vertical coverage in the listening area. New connectors designed for an even more solid and secure fastening ensure signal transfer from the amplifier and subwoofer module to the mid-high section. If the audience is seated or if we need to install the Polar 12 MKII W system on stage, it can be mounted without the central speaker support part.

The HK Audio Polar 12 MKII W subwoofer

The new cabinet design made of birch wood significantly reduces resonance for powerful and defined sound, and cleverly placed recessed handles on the top and bottom make it easy to transport. The subwoofer of the Polar 12 MKII W has an increased internal volume compared to its predecessor and offers higher sound pressure, for high performance and long-range coverage.

The integrated mixer

HK Audio Polar 12 MKII W offers a 4-channel integrated mixer with separate volume controls for channels and master, Bluetooth 5.0, and TWS. 2 channels dedicated to line or microphone signals have an XLR/¼’’ jack combo input where phantom power can be activated for condenser microphones, a high-impedance channel that allows direct connection of a guitar, and an AUX channel with an RCA stereo input for connecting DJ equipment, and the same channel also features Bluetooth connectivity for smartphones or other devices. Each of these channels has a potentiometer for independent input volume control. We find a dedicated subwoofer volume control and a rotary encoder that allows us to navigate the DSP functions and adjust the Master volume. We also have a Mix Out on an XLR connector, which is not affected by the master equalization. In this new model, we find a USB-C 5V-0.9A that allows us to power smartphones and other portable devices.

Display and DSP

The display by default shows 4 meters indicating the signal level of the 4 inputs and, on the right, a numerical value corresponding to the master volume. By pressing the rotary encoder that manages the master volume, we can access the menu functions; pressing it a second time allows us to modify the selected parameter.

    
• BT ON/OFF: we can activate the connection with an external device or by selecting BTWS (true wireless stereo) to activate stereo playback on two Polar MKII systems from a Bluetooth-connected device
    
• PRESETS: allows us to choose a factory preset dedicated to music, speech, or electronic music (DJ)
    
• PH POWER: allows us to activate/deactivate phantom power on the first 2 inputs 
    
• HI EQ: adjustment of high frequencies on the Master channel
    
• MID EQ: adjustment of mid frequencies on the Master channel
    
• MID FREQ: allows us to choose which frequency the 'MID EQ' parameter acts on
    
• LOW EQ: adjustment of low frequencies on the Master channel

-Equalization has no effect on the XLR Mix Out output-

    
• DELAY: if we want to use Polar as a Delay Line speaker, from here we can set the distance from the main system in meters, in steps of 25cm at a time

When the master encoder is not used for 8 seconds, the menu screen automatically closes, and the display returns to show the main screen with the 4 meters and the master volume.

Technical specifications of HK Audio Polar 12 MKII W

Tweeter: 1 x 1”

Mid-range: 6 x 3”

Subwoofer: 12"

Peak power: 2000W

Peak SPL: 130dB

Frequency response (-10dB): 35Hz-20kHz

Crossover frequency: 180Hz

Horizontal coverage: 120°

Vertical coverage: 30°

Analog inputs: 2 combo XLR/¼” jack (Mic/Line), ¼” TRS jack, 1 RCA Stereo

Mix Output: 1 XLR

Phantom Power: Yes (inputs 1/2)

Bluetooth: 5.0 / TWS

RMS amplifier power: 500W

Peak amplifier power: 2000W

DSP functions: 3 factory presets, 5 storable user presets, delay, dimmable LCD, 3-band EQ, semi-parametric mid-EQ

Handles: 2 (Sub)

Subwoofer material: birch plywood

Spacer and mid/high speaker material: aluminum

Total system weight: 28.5KG

Subwoofer dimensions and weight: 37x61.8x47.8cm 20.9KG

Mid/high unit dimensions and weight: 10.7x82.7x12.8cm 4.75KG

Spacer dimensions and weight: 10.7x76.9x12.8cm 2.8KG

Accessories

Carrying bag for mid-high units and spacer – Included

Protective cover for the subwoofer – Included

Wheeled support for system transport – Sold separately

HK Audio SONAR 115 Sub D – Sold separately