QSC CP12 & CP8 Powered Speaker review & demo with DJ Rachel | Are CP series speakers right for you?

Рет қаралды 43,456

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 95

@pino_7428 2 ай бұрын

I sold my K12.2 and bought the CP12. Huge difference in weight and they are super compact. Sound wise I really didn’t noticed much difference, K12.2 surely are louder and have more features but those CP12 are more than enough for me

@DjSmoothNY 11 ай бұрын

These are truly the loudest little box I've ever owned. I play the source (hip hop and r&b) in mono and it makes a big difference. Base is set at 3pm, treble is around 1pm, and l/r channel gain is set to 10pm on my Rane 72MK2 and that seems to work well without subs. PS, I paired these with my Alto TS415's and it sounds like a mini concert :) Great job QSC.

@donnycollins1797 3 жыл бұрын

One of my brand new K10.2 stopped producing audio during *cocktail hour* at my last wedding. Thankfully I had a backup, but I was SO disappointed since I just got them five months ago. They'll be repaired under warranty once parts are available, but i don't trust them for mains any longer. I'm looking very closely at the CP 12. I've heard great reports on it. Thanks for the review.

@Brunoaz2000 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue with the k12.2 model...

@djpcbaby 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video & great job DJ Rachel!

@djbeazy 4 жыл бұрын

What's the best setting for hip hop?

@EggTeeVee 2 жыл бұрын

bass boost

@JoeJayOutspoken 6 ай бұрын

Great review on these!!! I personally use the CP8 for a monitor. I play drums and don't always play with groups where I can use my IEM's. It's light and and sounds AMZING! It also cranks loud enough to hear perfectly with plugs in. One of the bands I play in uses the K series mains and the CP line is on par with those. WAY better than any monitor I have ever used in the past. For a little 8" driver, it has great low end response. I don't drive a crazy amount of bass through it but, it sure has been able to handle ANYTHING I've thrown at it. If you're just running vocals for rehearsal, two of these would be more than adequate for most bands. If you need to run Keys or any instruments along with vocals, I would go with the CP12's. For a guitarist / vocalist duo at a coffee shop, one of the CP8's on a stand would be more than enough. A little workhorse for sure!

@thomas9469 5 ай бұрын

Hello Mam, I’m looking speakers for church Cp12 good for church in compare to k12.2. I’m also looking at Yamaha DBR 15 and EV. Please advise which is better also which contour is better to set at church cause there is singing and speech. . Thanks much.

@juanalcala4915 3 ай бұрын

So, with my ks112 you recomend top them with 12's or 8's? My band wanna sound as louder as posible

@idjnow-gear-up 3 ай бұрын

, We'd recommend going with the CP12's and louder than those are the K12.2 are even louder than the CP12. visit idjnow.com for current deals and sales.

@Gener77 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Very thorough and well explained. Cute Christmas outfit btw 😁

@DJEarlThe3rd 5 жыл бұрын

Lotta work went into this video and I'm grateful. I'm stuck between purchasing CP12s, spending more cash to get K10.2s, or considering Yamaha DXR10s. Unfortunately had a K12 go out on me at an event recently (which I've had FOREVER and honestly pushed much harder than I ever should have for years). This is helping me process my choice.

@idjnow-gear-up 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback! Whenever you are ready give us a call :)

@marshalljames2044 5 жыл бұрын

Hi dont get the DXR's... I bough 4 in Thailand and unlike other powered speakers they dont have fuses. I only have one left. When sent the speaker in for repair they quote more expensive than I paid for the actual speaker from new. Stay away from Yamaha speakers. Only sound good when used with subs as the bass rattles the cabinets when used alone.

@idjnow-gear-up 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had a bad experience with them. Thank you for your feedback.

@DJEarlThe3rd 5 жыл бұрын

@@marshalljames2044 I ended up getting the DXR10s and this was not my experience. I have already gigged with them 5 times and they easily handled everything my QSC K12s did. I have yet to see them peak or fail, and I did an event with over 200 people in an outside environment. Also...I dont understand why you paid for repairs, these speakers have a 7 year warranty.

@marshalljames2044 5 жыл бұрын

@@DJEarlThe3rd I had the 8" models. Did not come with 7 years warranty. Very u reliable. However I am living in a humid environment and I think that is what they couldn't handle. I went with cerwin vega P series and they've out classed my experience with yamaha. Better build, more power and much better sound. Good luck with yours. Best Bradley

@mkvaule 2 жыл бұрын

Do these have much hiss or noise at low levels or while nothing is playing? I'm looking at getting these for portable DJing while doubling as a bedroom speaker for low level listening but would require them to be silent or close to it while nothing is playing.

@jayadevasarkar3431 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Newbie here in audio set up. I recently bought a pair of QSC CP12. I don't have a mixing console yet and I tried to use both speakers connecting through input C using my cell phone to play some songs. I used my 2nd unit cp12 as extension speaker. The manual says from MIX OUT (Post gain) of one speaker (serving as the main) connecting to input A of another speaker (extension), the gain level of which should be set to 0 db. And when the gains on the extension speaker are set on zero, the extension's output level is the same as the master's output level. Control both master and extension output using the master's Gain controls. I did this but there is no sound coming out from the extension speaker. I need to adjust the gain of the extension speaker for the sound to come out. And the thing is I have to set the gain of the extension speaker to 12 o clock while in the master/main speaker is set to 8 o clock only and it produces a bit of equal sound strength. Obviously, I have to set the gain of the extension speaker higher to match the main speaker contrary to what the manual says. Any thoughts on this? TIA.

@JamesBjorkSax 5 жыл бұрын

I do solo sax with backing tracks gigs all the time. My CP12s were a godsend with my lower back issues! Since I purchased these, I have not taken my original K12s out of the garage. The CPs have all the power I need for cocktail hours etc. I did test my own K12 against the floor display CP12 at Guitar Center, and I did think my K12 sounded a smidge richer. However, it's not a difference worth lugging the extra 12 lb in and out of my trunk. For that rare gig where I might need more power, I'm wondering if I should sell my K12s and use the money toward a K112 to pair with these (and suck up the 62lbs. What do you think?

@idjnow-gear-up 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

@6guitarplayer 4 жыл бұрын

She makes a comment that they would be perfect as a monitor for a DJ or a band. I’m hearing a lot of reviews keep pushing these speakers as great monitors. Can they be used as mains for a 4 piece band?

@RandyOm 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this.

@idjnow-gear-up 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@EggTeeVee 2 жыл бұрын

whats the best setting for minimal tecno?

@Psalm_18_2 6 ай бұрын

Was cp8 and cp12 makes same sound? Or cp12 makes a larger sound than cp8 I want to use it for outdoor worship with acoustic guitar and speech purpose

@idjnow-gear-up 6 ай бұрын

hello @Psalm_18_2, the CP12 will give you a bit more depth on lower frequencies. hope this helps Thanks

@rosendoleonarocha5423 4 жыл бұрын

Great review!! Thank you so much.

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

👌 Thanks for the positive feedback! We appreciate you! 🙏

@djmagnomendes6806 2 жыл бұрын

dj Rachel, I'm also a dj here in Brazil and I would like to know your opinion. A set of 2 QSC CP12 + 1 sub of 1000w is good for an event, such as a wedding for example, with 300 people? I'm a dj in Brazil I love your videos

@idjnow-gear-up 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dielson Magno, im my professional opinion no it would not. id would stick with the QSC K12-2 AND KS118. if you have a questions please feel free to ask. Thank you, Rich P.

@richard135b7 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Would this CP series be good for singing too?

@idjnow-gear-up Жыл бұрын

Hello Richard, this is a good speaker for smaller events and gathering its a good speaker for overall and it makes a great reference monitor. Thx

@schraby2005 5 жыл бұрын

Overall, good video. However you have some misinformation in regards to the "mic boost" switch. It is NOT the same thing as the speech setting on the DSP knob. The speech setting changes the eq, where the mic boost gives you the option to use a mic level or line level source.

@idjnow-gear-up 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! Means a lot to us for you reaching out to explain this.

@lisan1010 4 жыл бұрын

now, this is a professional review Thanks!

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

💪

@kellyreubens13 3 жыл бұрын

What are the white stands you used in the video called?

@idjnow-gear-up 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kelly, those are the NOVOPRO PS1XL www.idjnow.com/novopro-ps1xl-white-podium-stands-dual-package.html contact deals@idjnow.com for further assistance. Thx

@kenvietle5987 3 жыл бұрын

great vid! very informative!!

@idjnow-gear-up 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ken viet le 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

@Mickaroo 2 жыл бұрын

I was recommended the CP12 at GC today, and I really like it. I want to buy another one, but I wouldn’t mind getting a CP8 to pair with my CP12. I’m really looking to get the best out of using stereo for my digital pianos. What should I do?

@DJBpartyTV Жыл бұрын

Get another 12 or get 2 CP8's

@DJBpartyTV 6 ай бұрын

@@Psalm_18_2 CP 12 has slightly more bass. That's all.

@idjnow-gear-up 6 ай бұрын

i concur .

@jimsuber6784 11 ай бұрын

What happened to the Live Demo we heard so much about?

@richard135b7 Жыл бұрын

Are you still recommending the CP12 since it's been a while that you made this video? Or is there an improved version of it?

@jameswcs 3 жыл бұрын

What subwoofer would you recommend for CP 12 ?

@beckysmith2641 Жыл бұрын

ks 118

@idjnow-gear-up Жыл бұрын

Hello Becky: www.idjnow.com/qsc-ks118-active-subwoofer.html thats the link for the Ks118 thx

@billlogue5026 4 жыл бұрын

How large of a sin is it to pair one QSC K8, with one QSC CP8 for a small restaurant setting??? Can that be pulled off ?

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

No sin at all, comes down to preference and application, they'll both have XLR inputs. :)

@madmanjack6923 8 ай бұрын

GOSH ! SHE'S BEAUTIFUL! The speaker is nice too.

@idjnow-gear-up 8 ай бұрын

thanks for the support! @madmanjack6923

@DjTecniq 5 жыл бұрын

Just curious what setting you had the CP12’s on at the gig? Did you use ext sub? I have the og K10’s but thinking the CP12 would be a decent upgrade. Thoughts? Great review!

@DJRachelLynch 5 жыл бұрын

DjTecniq CP12S were paired with a KW181 sub. They had trouble keeping up to be honest. I'd recommended a smaller sub like what's mentioned in the video. They were set to external sub.

@DjTecniq 5 жыл бұрын

DJ Rachel good to know i have the same sub but my K10’s do a pretty good job I pair everything including my controller into a Yamaha MG06X board. Is there any place to still purchase some K12’s? Thanks for the suggestion.

@DJRachelLynch 5 жыл бұрын

DjTecniq Yeah. K12s are still available. I was actually looking st picking up a used set. I like them better than my k12.2s for a "set it and forget it" type of event. I always need my subs with the k12.2's. Reach out to IDJNOW and see what they have available!

@DjTecniq 5 жыл бұрын

DJ Rachel great idea thanks!

@jessicaembers924 6 ай бұрын

I think the cp12 has better sound quality than the k12. And you could daisy chain a few more of them on top of the KW181 subs. That would be WAY Cool ❤ :-)

@chrisbalding3128 4 жыл бұрын

Never showed the live event demonstration (8:17).

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that!

@DJRachelLynch 4 жыл бұрын

It was removed due to “copyright” issues with playing music from a live event. In effort to make sure the video was not pulled or removed it was edited out. Sorry for the inconvenience.

@chrisbalding3128 4 жыл бұрын

DJ Rachel That makes sense. Wise choice. Thank you for the explanation.

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for understanding! 🙏

@KINGSTONSPRIDE 2 жыл бұрын

Where’s the 8?

@Madness915eptx 9 ай бұрын

Yup im thinking the same… what happened?

2 жыл бұрын

👌🏻

@AndrewVanDay 2 жыл бұрын

You describe how they function and then tell us you had them paired with (less then optimal) subs. So now I know nothing of how they perform on their own. If I want to have a compact PA then I want to have speakers that don't need a sub. Great that I won't hurt my back with these, but then I need subs too and they'll be heavier and will fill the car.

@idjnow-gear-up 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Andrew, these are great for small venues like cocktail or ceremony sound. or a small catering space for max 75 or up to 100 guests. but it also depends on how loud you want to go. if its to fill a small space for sound then these are great. if you do want more of a punch you can pair these with the QSC K112 for more of a compact rig. if you have any questions feel free to reach out to sales@idjnow.com Thanks

@djbeazy 4 жыл бұрын

If you review product say the price and give date. Worthless when we are reviewing other products. Price is a huge factor.

@adirondacktrekking1972 4 жыл бұрын

Holy sh*t !I stumbled wayyyyyy out of my dimension ,crap ✨🕺🌹⚡️💀

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

Which dimension are you from?

@adirondacktrekking1972 4 жыл бұрын

@@idjnow-gear-up probably not yours 😂

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@ninjatzuuninjazuu8776 4 жыл бұрын

So from this review I note that these are over exaggerated speakers. QSC have now started to exaggerated the power rating at 1000 which is peak and not RMS, the 126db is also max peak (likely 121 or there about) and worse of all you can't pick these up less than £1200. I'm gonna look at the Rcf 712a mk4. Better specs, sound and half the price. QSC gonna have do to better than to use the brand to sell the product.

@idjnow-gear-up 4 жыл бұрын

All speaker manufacturers have both Peak and RMS specs listen in the technical data. Appreciate your feedback in regards to the brand.

@bongb56 3 жыл бұрын

Do you own any QSC speakers or personaly have listened to it

@ninjatzuuninjazuu8776 3 жыл бұрын

Bought them on the back of recommendation of a dealer and returned them a week later as the cabs were weak on the low side, the highs were good with the mid being ok. Bought a pair of FBT JMAXX 112a, best decision I made, theyre packed full of features, great sound and loudness, were also same price which was a bonus.