L-Acoustics
is a French manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers and signal processing devices for rental and installed sound markets. Headquartered in Marcoussis, just south of Paris, the company has satellite operations in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, as well as a global Rental Network of production companies deploying and cross-renting its products. The company is also known for providing music festivals with its loud, powerful sounding speakers.
K2
LIGHTWEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
K2 offers the same pristine, powerful sonic signature as K1 – in a lighter, more compact format and with 10° inter-element angles for maximum versatility. K2 can be deployed as a complement to K1 or as a standalone system for events or installations with audiences of up to 20,000, without sacrificing power
Lightest in its class, K2 can be flown even under the most stringent rigging limitations. And with the exclusive L-Acoustics Panflex adjustable horizontal directivity, K2 focuses sound coverage on the audience only, handily addressing the most challenging acoustic environments or noise pollution issues for outdoor events.
KS-28
The KS28 is a reference subwoofer designed to extend the frequency response of large format systems. The KS28 features two high excursion, 18’’ direct radiating transducers mounted in a bass-reflex tuned enclosure. The L-Vents reduce turbulence and port noise at high levels while also increasing LF efficiency. The KS28 operates from 25 Hz. The excursion capability of the transducer, combined with LVents contributes to deliver a high SPL, with low distortion. The KS28 can offer standard or cardioid directivity, by combining physical deployment and the suitable preset. The KS28 is the first L-Acoustics enclosure to fully utilize the LA12X amplified controller power. The LA12X ensures advanced crossover functions, linearization and L-Drive protection of the transducers. Its onboard library offers standard and cardioid presets, each available with two low-pass filters to accommodate various coupling conditions and LF contour requirements.
SB28
L-Acoustics subwoofers complement systems in applications where extended bandwidth is required. All subs incorporate high excursion drivers, ultra-low vibration walls and laminar airflow L-Vents with a flared profile, resulting in dramatic reduction of port noise, maximized dynamics and power handling and an exceptional level of performance.
L-Acoustics subwoofers can be deployed in diverse modes, making them versatile enough to address any rental or fixed installation application. Engineers and sound designers can choose from standard or cardioid configurations, creating a variety of symmetric and asymmetric directivity patterns adapted to each specific design.
KARA
SMOOTH AND FLEXIBLE
The Kara modular line source delivers ultimate flexibility to any sound design, with its optional low frequency extension. This active, two way compact enclosure boasts exceptional throw as well as smooth and wide horizontal directivity
Deployed alone, Kara is ideal for enhanced speech and vocal programs. With the SB18 subwoofer, Kara delivers a full range performance, capable of reproducing high impact low frequency for the most energetic music concerts. An install version with streamlined rigging and a custom color palette allows Kara to adapt to any install which calls for architectural discretion.
X15 HIQ
DIVA OF THE STAGE
The X15 HiQ is the ultimate stage monitor: impressively powerful, yet melting into the stage with an ultra-sleek profile. Its active design and low-latency preset guarantee the best experience on stage. Its 40° x 60° beam-width focuses on the artist only, offering an excellent acoustic isolation from other performers. Able to take on even the most energetic of artists, the X15 HiQ is built to take abuse yet remain strong and flexible - its built-in risers allowing it to be angled at 35° or 55° onstage. At only 21 kgs / 46 lbs, the X15 HiQ is easy to rig or mount in any situation and will ensure minimum space and weight in trucks. A wide range of rigging accessories offers infinite install possibilities, including special narrow fill applications.
ARCS II
The L-Acoustics ARCS II constant curvature line source is optimized for medium throw applications. Boasting K1-grade drivers in a 2-way active enclosure, ARCS II delivers very high SPL levels, native low-frequency performance, and constant tonal balance over distance. ARCS II is simple to use with its constant curvature design and is particularly recommended for indoor L/C/R applications, medium-sized outdoor festivals, or as a fill complement to large K systems. In the enclosure coupling plane, the razor-sharp SPL off-axis rejection is used to avoid reflecting surfaces. In the perpendicular plane, the smooth SPL roll off and asymmetric directivity of ARCS II can be used to maximize stereo imaging and perfectly adjust to the audience geometry.
5XT
5XT is an ultra-compact coaxial system designed for short throw sound reinforcement applications requiring minimum visual impact. 5XT features a 1’’ diaphragm compression driver coaxially loaded by a 5’’ low-mid frequency transducer mounted in a bassreflex cabinet. 5XT operates from 95 Hz to 20 kHz. The coaxial transducer arrangement produces a 110° axisymmetric directivity output with a smooth tonal response free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range. The internal passive crossover network uses custom filters. The LAcoustics amplified controllers L-Drive parameters ensure the linearization and protection of the transducers.
LA-RAK II
LA-RAK II AVB is a flyable touring rack offering twelve channels of amplification in a 9 U frame. Three LA12X amplified controllers, two LS10 AVB switches and power and signal distribution panels are internally prewired to offer a plug-and-play, reliable solution that allows for seamless networked audio redundancy based on the Milan protocol. The rugged LA-RAK II AVB features a shock-absorbing inner frame, protective and handling elements to ease transport and manipulation. With power connectors for any voltage standard, LA-RAK II AVB can be used worldwide to facilitate tour logistics and cross-rental between L-Acoustics rental network agents.
