VUE Audiotechnik al-12 Dual 12-in Three-Way Acoustic Line Array Element
Vendor: VUE Audiotechnik
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VUE Audiotechnik al-12 Dual 12-in Three-Way Acoustic Line Array Element
VUE’s al-Class line array systems achieved international recognition for raising the bar for sonic definition, with the use of the combination of advanced transducer design and tightly integrated dsp. The VUE Audiotechnik al-12 is taking the Acoustic Linearity concept a lot more that's dramatically increasing overall output for expanding the scale of applications that is able to benefit from the al-Class' pristine sonic performance.
VUE has been hard at work on creating a high-output system for large-scale applications that would remain faithful to the fidelity standards established with the al-4 and al-8 systems. Retaining the bandwidth, definition, and linearity of VUE’s smaller line array systems, and producing output levels that are required for large stadium applications at the same time, was no small accomplishment. The truth is, it is needed a rethinking of possibilities, effectively resulting in the development of a whole new set of advanced transducers, new suspension designs, and system packaging.
The VUE Audiotechnik al-12 was professionally designed from the ground up to cover large-scale applications, and preserving the unique ability of integrating will all of the al-Class members in hybrid arrays at the same time. The VUE Audiotechnik al-12 comes utilizing for achieving the seamless performance and system scalability across all al-Class line array elements.
FEATURES
- Three-way, High output true Line Array design
- New State-of the Art transducer technology with
- 3-inch Diamater Beryllium HF very high output with exceptional clarity
- Kevlar MF driver with larger voice coil and magnet for more output before power compression
- Integrated VUEDrive™ System Engines with SystemVUE network control and Dante networking audio distribution.
- Fully compatible with VUEPoint beam steering technology
- Extremely Scalable – Continuous Source Topology (CST™) technology allows the combination of al-12 acoustic elements with al-8s and al-4s to build complex hybrid arrays
- Integrated flying hardware allows quick assembly of large arrays
- Full complement of system optimized subwoofers, flying and transport accessories
Like the al-Class’ al-4 and al-8, the al-12 line array system utilizes VUE’s most advanced technologies and innovative designs to deliver superior sonic performance and unparalleled versatility. Cutting-edge technologies such as the new purpose-built 3-in beryllium compression driver, Kevlar/Neo transducers, precision amplification and DSP, as well as onboard SystemVUE networking and full compatibility with the VUEPoint beam steering technology, allow the highly scalable al-12 to deliver unprecedented performance to an even broader range of sound reinforcement applications.
The ‘al-12 Line Array System’ is made up of the al-12 Acoustic Elements and rack-mount V3 Systems Engines. The V3 combines a highly refined DSP architecture and onboard SystemVUE networking capabilities allowing easy assembly of sophisticated networks with remote management and control available via the intuitive SystemVUE software.
DESCRIPTION | High Output Line Array Element | |
ACOUSTIC DATA | ||
Frequency Response (+-2.5 dB) | 62 Hz to 19 kHz | |
Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 47 Hz – 28 kHz | |
Sensitivity (1W/1m) | 102 dB SPL | |
Power Long Term Sine Wave Before Protection LF:Before Protection MF:Before Protection HF: | 800 watts830 watts120 watts | |
Power Burst (6 dB Crest before clip)LF:MF:HF: | 2000 watts2000 watts800 watts | |
Max Peak SPL †Measured (band limited pink noise 6 dB crest factor) | 144 dB SPL | |
Max SPL Long Term (AVG SPL @1M before protection band limited pink noise) | 131.5 dB SPL | |
Coverage Horizontal | 90 degrees – 6 dB | |
Coverage Vertical | 10 degrees – 6 dB | |
TRANSDUCER DATA | ||
LF Driver Description | Two 12-inch drivers, 3-inch voice coils, neodymium magnets | |
MF Driver Description | Six 4-inch drivers, Kevlar cones, impregnated linen surrounds, neodymium magnets | |
HF Driver Description | Two 1.4-inch exit 34 mm (3”) voice coils, Pure Truextent® beryllium diaphragm | |
Impedance | 8/8/8 Ω (L/M/H) | |
PHYSICAL DATA | ||
Rigging: | Four-point rigging system, angles between elements: 0° 0.5°, 1°, 2°, 2.5°, 3°, 4.5°, 5°, 6°, 6.5°, 7°, 8°, 8.5°, 9°, 10° | |
Connectors | Neutrik NL8 Speakon | |
Cabinet Material | Multi-ply birch hardwood | |
Cabinet Surface | Dura-Coat LX – an elastomer synthetic resin chemical coating | |
Handles | Recessed Metal Side & Rear | |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 14.05 x 42.13 x 16.85 in (44.37 in wide with fly pins)357 x 1070 x 428 mm (1127 mm wide with fly pins) | |
Weight (per element) | Net: 124.3 lbs (56.38 kg) / Shipped: 141.5 lbs (64.18 kg) | |
ACCESSORIES | ||
al-12FB | Fly bar for al-12 acoustic elements | |
al-12UFB | Transition fly bar from al-12’s to al-8’s | |
al-12-4XTR | Transport rack for up to 4x al-12 acoustic elements | |
fc-al12FB-2x | Flight case for 2x al-12FB and 2x al-12UFB |