Column Speakers

Driven a column array lately? Maybe not, because you still associate column systems with low-fi, 50-year-old, Vocal Master speakers on a church wall or a wedding band gig. Modern column array designs offer high intelligibility, wide bandwidth (especially if used with a companion subwoofer) and advanced features such as versatile mounting; powering options; onboard DSP — sometimes with the ability to steer audio directly to the listener. So, here’s a selection of some next-gen products for portable and fixed applications.

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1 SOUND Tower LCC84

Designed for portable or permanent installs, this cardioid column array features eight front 4” coaxial drivers each with 1.4” Clarity Technology® HF compression drivers, combined with six rear-facing fullrange speakers for a wide 120-degree coverage and a max SPL of 127 dB. Options include a matching LF44 Low-Frequency Extension column subwoofer that extends bottom-end response, and a wide range of accessories for wall mount or flying applications. It’s offered in black, white or custom colors. For greater impact, the new optional SUB215 sub has two 15” tetracoil drivers capable of 140 dB max SPLs.

For more info, visit www.1-sound.com

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DAS Audio ALTEA-DUO-20A

This groundbreaking 3-way powered portable column system is perfect for diverse mobile applications like conferences, events and live music. With a potent 2,000W peak power, its ultra-lightweight design is complemented by onboard DAScontrol DSP technology for tailored acoustics. Boasting exceptional components, including dual 10″ speakers in a wooden enclosure and a precision-engineered horn for clear highs, the system sets new standards for audio quality. The ability to wirelessly control and stream music via the DASlink GM app makes the DUO the most technologically advanced column system on the market. For added elegance, the DUO 10A and 20A are also available in white.

For more info, contact [email protected] and go to www.dasaudio.com

Alcons Audio QRP 40/90

Application: Portable or Install
Drivers: (8) 5” woofers; ribbon HF
Response: 71 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
Size: 44×6.3×9.3”
Weight: 48.5 pounds
Power: Unpowered
Standard Color: Black; others optional
Notes: 12” RBN1203 ribbon HF
Subwoofer: QB242

www.alconsaudio.com

Ashly IS-3.8

Application: Install
Drivers: (8) 3” neodymium
Response: 105 Hz -19k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 170°
Size: 32x4x5.1”
Weight: 12.8 pounds
Power: Unpowered; 8/32 ohms
Standard Color: Black/white
Notes: Up to 8 can be driven by one amp channel
Subwoofer: SP 12.1P

www.ashly.com

Avante Audio Achromic AS8

Application: Portable
Drivers: (6) 2.75” plus 8” LF
Response: 55 Hz – 20k Hz
Size: 79.1×13.8×16.9”
Weight: 35 pounds
Power: 250W RMS
Standard Color: Black
Notes: Battery version also avail.
Subwoofer: 8” powered sub included

www.avanteaudio.com

Biamp Desono ENT-FR

Application: Fixed install
Drivers: (42) HF ribbon emulators; (18) 2.35 MF; (6) 3.5” LF
Response: 200 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
Size: 44.5×5.5×7.36”
Weight: 40 pounds
Power: Unpowered
Standard Color: Black or white paintable
Notes: Extruded aluminum construction
Subwoofer: ENT-LF

www.biamp.com

Bose Panaray MSA12X

Application: Install
Drivers: (12) 2.25″ MF/HF
Response: 100 Hz – 16k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 145°
Size: 38.8×4.2×5″
Weight: 19 pounds
Power: Unpowered
Standard Color: Black or White
Notes: Outdoor MA12EX version offered
Subwoofer: MB12, MB24

www.boseprofessional.com

Carvin TRC600A

Application: Portable
Drivers: (9) 3.5” HF plus 18” LF
Response: 37 Hz – 18k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
Size: 56x24x23”
Weight: 98 pounds
Power: 2,000W peak
Standard Color: Black
Notes: Flyable satellite
Subwoofer: Includes TRx3118A sub

www.carvinaudio.com

d&b audiotechnik 24C

Application: Install
Drivers: (6) 4” cone LF; (6) 1.1” HF
Response: 110 Hz – 17k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
Size: 39.4×4.9 x4.9”
Weight: 19.8 pounds
Power: Unpowered
Standard Color: Black or white
Notes: d&b D6, D12 or D80 amps recommended
Subwoofer: d&b 12S-SUB

www.dbaudio.com

Danley Audio SBH10

Application: Install
Drivers: (8) 5” coaxials
Response: 77 Hz – 15k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 140°
Size: 60x9x9”
Weight: 100 pounds
Power: Unpowered
Standard Color: Black
Notes: Paraline lens horn design
Subwoofer: Danley TH112 or TH115

www.danleysoundlabs.com

dB Technologies Igenia IG4T

Application: Install
Drivers: (4) 6.5” LF, 1.4” exit HF
Response: 88 Hz – 19.2 kHz
Horiz. Dispersion: 110°
Size: 38.6×7.7×10.7”
Weight: 40 pounds
Power: Digipro G3 900W RMS
Standard Color: Black
Notes: Onboard DSP
Subwoofer: Sub 15H, Sub 18H

www.dbtechnologies.com

Eastern Acoustic Works AC6

Application: Fixed or portable
Drivers: (6) 6” LF; (30) 1” HF
Response: 65 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
Size: 38.7×9.4×10.4”
Weight: 70 pounds
Power: 600W
Standard Color: Black or white
Notes: Numerous LF options
Subwoofer: Numerous LF options

www.eaw.com

Electro-Voice Evolve 50M

Application: Portable
Drivers: (8) 3.5” HF; 12” LF
Response: 43 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
Max Height: 89”
Total Weight: 59 pounds
Power: 1,000 watts
Mix Inputs: (2) XLR combo; 1/8”; RCA
Phantom Power: Yes
Control App: Yes
Notes: White version available

www.electrovoice.com

FBT Vertus CLA604a

Application: Install or portable
Drivers: (6) 4” cone; (4) 1” HF
Response: 130 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
Size: 33x5x5.1”
Weight: 25.3 pounds
Power: Class-D 400+100W
Standard Color: Black, white
Notes: Mic/line input; four DSP presets
Subwoofer: CLA208SA 600W sub

www.fbt.it

HK Audio Polar 12

Application: Portable
Drivers: 1” HF; (6) 3” MF; 12” LF
Response: 35 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
Max Height: 86”
Total Weight: 62 pounds
Power: 2,000 watts
Mix Inputs: (2) XLR combo; ¼” hi-Z; aux input
Phantom Power: No
Control App: No
Notes: Bluetooth audio streaming

www.hkaudio.com

JBL Slim COL 800

Application: Fixed Install
Drivers: (4) 5×2.25” LF; (2) 20mm HF
Response: 125Hz -18k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 160°
Size: 31.5×4.1×3.7”
Weight: 11.5 pounds
Power: Unpowered
Standard Color: Black, white
Notes: IP54 rated
Subwoofer: Numerous LF options

www.jblpro.com

KGEAR GP8A

Application: Portable
Drivers: (4) 2.5” HF; 8” LF
Response: 45 Hz – 20k Hz
Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
Max Height: 73”
Total Weight: 32 pounds
Power: 200W
Mix Inputs: (2) XLR combo; 1/8”
Phantom Power: No
Control App: No
Notes: MP3 playback from BT, USB or SD card. KGEAR also offers an identical system called the GP8AB that is battery-powered with 7 hours of continuous playback.