L-Acoustics just unveiled Syva, the company’s first column-type system, equipped with six mid-frequency and three high-frequency transducers in a J-shaped progressive curvature format.
A proprietary transducer arrangement called segment source produces a 140- x 26-degree (H x V) directivity pattern (+5/-21 degrees).
The d&b audiotechnik passive xC-Series comprises the 16C, 24C and 24C-E column extender.One LA4X amplified controller can drive up to four Syva enclosures, which can be wall- or pole-mounted as well as flown, in addition to mounted on top of Syva Low or Sub modules.
The 24C is loaded with six 4-inch low/mid drivers and six 1.1-inch dome tweeters mounted in a vertical HF array, with the 24C-E offering a further six 4-inch drivers.
It can be accompanied by the Syva Low subwoofer (dual 12-inch) or Syva Sub infra extension (single 12-inch).
The smaller 16C comprises four 4-inch low/mid drivers and a CD horn. The 4-inch drivers radiate through waveguide elements at the front and damped ports at the rear, with the resulting cardioid dispersion pattern, along with a nominal dispersion angle of no more than 90 degrees, minimizing side emissions caused by wall reflections in the low and mid frequencies.
Vertical directivity control for the 24C is stated as ranging down to 370 Hz, increased by a complete octave when attached to the 24C-E. A range of subs can be used with the xC-Series.
The QR-series from Alcons Audio includes three full-range models and a dedicated low-frequency unit. The largest is the QR36 that incorporates six 6.5-inch cone drivers (vented) and two proprietary RBN1801 pro-ribbon drivers.
For maximum performance, the QR36 should be driven by an ALC controller-amplifier. It can be accompanied by the QM36 low-mid extension module as well as the QB363 (triple 12-inch) front-loaded arrayable LF module, which can also be stacked in multiples to form bass arrays.
It provides a stated 91 percent active frontal radiation, which in combination with the natural cylindrical flat (Isophasic) wavefront of the ribbons, is designed to maximize gain before feedback in front of/under the cabinet.
Additional options in the series include the QR24 (four 6.5-inch cones, dual ribbon drivers) and QR18 (three 6.5-inch cones, single ribbon driver).
Two models make up the LS Series from EAW, intended primarily for installations.
The smaller LS432i integrates four 4-inch cones joining three 1-inch soft dome tweeters, and is stated as maintaining nominal vertical coverage of 20 degrees to below 1,000 Hz.
The larger LS832i has eight 4-inch cones joining the three tweeters, maintaining a nominal vertical coverage pattern of 20 degrees to below 630 Hz and 45 degrees at 500 Hz. With the enclosure baffles defining a gentle arc, the drivers form a curved line source to help prevent the vertical pattern from collapsing in the crossover region.