"We wanted to combine frequency response, intelligibility, and directivity control over an extended spectral range while maintaining a point source – not a line source – design," recalls Marc Piera, Director of the Sound Department at the Chaillot National Theater.
The C15 was thus born, integrating a triaxial transducer - three ways mounted on the same axis, including a 15" (38 centimeters) neodymium magnet woofer, and two compression drivers loaded by a large horn. The range has been subsequently extended with the C12, C10, and C6 models, respectively featuring 12, 10, and 6-inch coaxial transducers.
"The revival of multichannel sound diffusion, the democratization of sound spatialization, the proliferation of immersive systems as well as our developments around active acoustics have for several years encouraged the design of products and ranges created specifically for these new uses. Expanding the C Series by adding two extremely compact full-range models was a logical and necessary extension," explains Gaetan Byk, President of Amadeus.
Unlike the C15, C12, C10, and C6 models designed using a 'bass-reflex' architecture, the new C3 and C4 models are closed boxes. "The C3 and C4 models have already found new applications beyond the borders of our historical working spaces in the performing arts field. Their extremely compact format, musicality, and aesthetic – customizable on demand – now lead us to imagine solutions for luxury hotels, museums, and residential projects, among many other locations," states Pipo Gomes, Technical Director at Amadeus.
The Amadeus C3 includes two transducers mounted on the same axis. It features a 3.5" membrane transducer loaded by a horn machined from the mass and a 0.625" dome tweeter fixed to a proprietary phase piece. Its dispersion is 100 degrees and perfectly conical. The on-board crossover is passive. The C3's frequency response is 74Hz – 20kHz (at -10 dB).
"We developed these two new models by favoring the frequency response, which is very extended in the low end for such a small format and membrane surface. Their closed box design also induces a remarkable impulse response – translating perceptually into exceptional speed and precision at the low end of the spectrum," reveals Numa Galipot, electro-acoustic engineer at Amadeus.
The Amadeus C4 includes two transducers mounted on the same axis. It features a 4" membrane transducer loaded by a horn machined from the mass and a 0.75" dome tweeter fixed to a proprietary phase piece. Its dispersion is 90 degrees and perfectly conical. The on-board crossover is passive. The C4’s frequency response (also at -10 dB) is 74Hz – 20kHz.
Both models are available in 4Ω and 8Ω versions. Three types of connectors are offered, including binding post, speakON connector, or cable gland for outdoor uses.
"Like all products manufactured by Amadeus, their finish can be personalized without limitation. We have manufactured over the last few years - on request - speakers in Corten steel, natural oak, wenge, brushed, or sandblasted. We have also covered our cabinets with exotic veneers such as Eucalyptus, gold leaf, and even natural stone powder. The customization possibilities are endless," adds Salvatore Franze, cabinetmaker and head of manufacturing at Amadeus.
Founded in 1992, Amadeus has become an indisputable reference for live performance professionals. With close ties to the largest national and international musical, theatrical, and scientific institutions. The development and manufacturing of the products have always been carried out at Amadeus' premises, based in France.
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