All items tagged with line arrays (83)
Test Bench: The 10NW76 Pro Sound High SPL 10” Driver from B&C Speakers
March 2, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The 10NW76 Pro Sound High SPL 10” Driver from B&C Speakers

The driver on this Test Bench is from B&C Speakers and clearly designed for professional audio. The 10NW76 was designed for uses in line arrays, small two-way monitors, and as a subwoofer, or as a midbass driver in multiway systems. It uses a proprietary 12-spoke (six double spokes) cast-aluminum frame with a series of cooling vents that allow air to move past the voice coil and across the front side of the neodymium motor assembly. The cone assembly consists of a curvilinear waterproof coated paper cone and dust cap. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, December 2021.
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PK Sound Launches Trinity Black Robotic Line Source Element
February 22, 2022 by Joao Martins

PK Sound Launches Trinity Black Robotic Line Source Element

PK Sound, the innovative robotic line array company from Canada, has introduced Trinity Black, the latest generation of the industry’s first robotically controlled line source element. Distinguished by a new all-black aesthetic and already featuring the company's modern Polar Kinetic logo, the new Trinity Black systems are loaded with revamped v4 presets to offer significant acoustic enhancements over previous iterations. An important product to project PK Sound into the large scale sound reinforcement market.
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Meyer Sound Introduces Lightweight Line Array Element for Large‑Scale Applications
February 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Meyer Sound Introduces Lightweight Line Array Element for Large‑Scale Applications

This would have been one of the major news announcements at the NAMM Show 2022 if it had happened at the end of January as usual (it didn't). That didn't stop Meyer Sound to stick to the original plan and introduce Panther, a new line array system that sets a new industry benchmark for a compact, lightweight, powerful, and energy-efficient sound reinforcement solution. Meyer Sound says Panther was engineered to meet rapidly evolving demands for large-scale touring and installed systems.
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d&b audiotechnik Introduces XSL System Compact Line Array System
September 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

d&b audiotechnik Introduces XSL System Compact Line Array System

d&b audiotechnik announced the arrival of its latest XSL System, a compact line array, full system solution, to complete the SL- Series family. Signaling a welcome return of the leading Germany professional audio manufacturer to new product announcements since the global pandemic started, the new d&b XSL System scales the industry-leading features of its SL-Series into a smaller, lighter-weight, more energy efficient, package. Matching great power and control, also for the broadest range of applications.
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MSE Audio Now Shipping Updated SoundTube LA880i-II and LA808i-II Line Array Speakers
September 9, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

MSE Audio Now Shipping Updated SoundTube LA880i-II and LA808i-II Line Array Speakers

MSE Audio announced an updated aluminum casing to SoundTube's LA880i-II and LA808i-II line array speakers. The first is an advanced Line Array-Point Source 3-way design that provides a very short near-field extent and robust far-field performance, while the LA808i-II is designed to increase the directivity of low frequencies in a combined system. While there are no acoustic changes, the speakers now come with aluminum cabinets for a contemporary look and cleaner aesthetic.
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Fane Announces Expansion Into Finished Systems with New Fane Pro Audio Products
June 25, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Fane Announces Expansion Into Finished Systems with New Fane Pro Audio Products

Fane Pro Audio, the sound systems division of Fane International has stayed busy over the past twelve months and invested in the development of new products. The first results are now visible with four completely new series of professional sound reinforcement solutions, including line arrays designs and KTV speakers, all designed and manufactured in-house using both Fane and Precision Devices transducers and speaker components and targeting an expansion into Asian markets.
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Electro-Voice Launches Preview Software for Quick, Precise Loudspeaker Coverage Prediction
June 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Launches Preview Software for Quick, Precise Loudspeaker Coverage Prediction

Electro-Voice introduced Preview, a new platform-independent software application designed to configure Electro-Voice line-array loudspeakers for optimized coverage. The software provides efficient system setup by creating visualizations of coverage, SPL, frequency response and precise mechanical load calculations. Preview quickly calculates the ideal loudspeaker configuration with a full-color 3D interface and recommends mechanically valid combinations of loudspeakers and rigging hardware.
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audioXpress June 2021 Explores the Exciting World of Automotive Audio Solutions
May 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress June 2021 Explores the Exciting World of Automotive Audio Solutions

audioXpress June 2021 offers the most complete overview of the fascinating world of automotive audio. This series of articles discusses all the key technologies, platforms, and innovations that should be on every developer's radar, with perspectives from Meridian Audio, Roger Shively (JJR Acoustics), and Krunal Maniar. This edition also includes a detailed review of the KEF LS50 Meta loudspeaker and many more great audio electronics and practical projects.
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Celestion Expands AN Series with 32 ohm AN2075 Full-Range Compact Array Driver
March 25, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Expands AN Series with 32 ohm AN2075 Full-Range Compact Array Driver

Celestion announced the new 32 ohm version of the AN2075, a low profile 2-inch compact array driver, particularly well-suited for large-scale mini-array applications which require multiple drivers connected together. The new 32 ohm AN2075 joins others in the Celestion AN range of compact and lightweight full-range neodymium loudspeakers that are a popular choice for portable or discreet, low-profile sound reinforcement applications.
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PK Sound Introduces Trinity Install Line Array Element
March 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

PK Sound Introduces Trinity Install Line Array Element

PK Sound, the robotic line array company from Calgary, Alberta, has released an installation-focused iteration of Trinity, its flagship large-format line array element. Trinity Install brings the voicing and coverage control features of the Trinity family to performance installations and live event spaces in discreet new all-black enclosures. Instead of the fully robotic features of the touring models, vertical and horizontal angles are set during installation using a fixed rigging system.
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