The new QSC E Series range of passive loudspeakers is now shipping.
The E Series is designed for sound reinforcement in applications such as live performance, DJ and dance music, stage monitoring, and production.
When used as part of a complete E Series Entertainment System – with the company’s PLD and GXD amplifiers and TouchMix digital mixers—the loudspeakers take advantage of advanced DSP settings in these latest generation products for a higher level of performance.
“QSC is dedicated to building products that help even an inexperienced user get professional results that would otherwise require a far more skilled operator,” states Gerry Tschetter, QSC vice president, professional product development. “We applied this same philosophy in creating the E Series. A system of E Series loudspeakers paired with a GXD or PLD power amplifier or a TouchMix digital mixer offer much more than just a group of audio components. It’s a system which offers a complete QSC solution that will deliver superior professional sounding results.”
The new E Series line consists of four models incorporating the company’s DMT (Directivity Matched Transition), designed to deliver uniform frequency response across the entire coverage area.
The E10 has a 10-inch, die cast frame woofer with a 2.5-inch voice-coil housed in an enclosure that can also serve as a stage monitor. The E12 is a trapezoidal, two-way loudspeaker using a 12-inch die cast aluminum woofer with a 3-inch voice-coil, and the 15mm, 11-ply enclosure provides enough volume to deliver solid low-frequency extension down to 60 Hz.
The E15 is a trapezoidal, two-way loudspeaker using a 15-inch, 500-watt, die cast aluminum frame woofer with a 3-inch voice coil, intended for use when high-power and authoritative low-end are needed from a full-range loudspeaker.
The E18SW is a subwoofer with a single, high-powered, 18-inch, aluminum frame woofer, designed to produce low-end for live performance with kick drum and bass in the PA or for high-level, high-energy dance music. A threaded, M20 pole socket is provided with the E18SW for sub/satellite use with any of the E Series two-way models. For portable applications it includes attachment points for four optional casters.
All four models are constructed of rugged plywood and coated in black, textured paint. Heavy-duty grilles lined with foam provide protection for the woofers.
The three two-way models are equipped with an all-metal, dual-angle, 35 mm socket that allows the loudspeaker to be mounted vertically on a pole or angled down by 10 degrees to improve audience coverage and reduce rear wall reflections. Multiple mounting options using E Series yoke or M8 eyebolts are supported. Input connections include dual NL4 as well as screw terminal receptacles.
Advanced E Series DSP settings for use as part of a complete QSC system will soon be available for download at the company website to support a variety of application, including live sound reinforcement (with and without subwoofers), stage monitoring, dance music and karaoke.
