The new system comprises a set of proprietary transducers, which operate over four individual frequency bands, and are divided between two identically-sized modular enclosures. It incorporates many patented designs, with the key element being the deployment of equal-path-length multi-cellular horns, or 'polyhorns', to create a phase-coherent wavefront. The system permits individual wavefronts to coincide seamlessly with the physical curvature of an array, to eliminate comb filtering effects, and due to the design's focused directivity, the system is intuitively adaptable to a huge range of room size and audience coverage requirements.
High stability neodymium magnet structures are used throughout, offering greater efficiency, better thermal stability and reduction in overall weight. Enclosure dimensions are exactly divisible into both US and European truck sizes, while the integral flying hardware enables the boxes - with their rotatable mid-high section - to rig horizontally or vertically, and allows cabinets to be pre-assembled on wheel dollies for easier load-ins.
Also being launched at Frankfurt is a new range of digitally powered QLight loudspeaker products. Utilizing revolutionary 96kHz DSP technology, they boast 112dB of dynamic range and operate at more than 80% overall efficiency - making these one of the most powerful self-powered speakers in their class. The power amplifier also runs far cooler than more conventional designs, removing the need for a heat sink and resulting in significant weight reduction. Auto-sensing power supplies make them extremely easy to use anywhere in the world.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
