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…

 

 

Alcons Audio QRP 40/90

• Application: Portable or Install
• Drivers: (8) 5” woofers; ribbon HF
• Response: 71 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
• Size (HxWxD): 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

Amadeus Avignon A 470 Straight

• Application: Portable or Install
• Drivers: (4) 6.5” LF; (4) planar ribbon HF; (6) 8” passive radiators
• Response: 65 Hz – 20k Hz (± 3dB)
• Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
• Size (HxWxD): 33x11x18.5”
• Weight: 75 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Standard Color: Black, white, oyster, gray, steel blue
• Notes: FIR active crossover
• Subwoofer: Several available

www.amadeuslab.com

Ashly IS-3.8

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (8) 3” neodymium
• Response: 105 Hz -19k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 170°
• Size (HxWxD): 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 (HxWxD): 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; (18) 2.35” MF; (6) 3.5” LF
• Response: 200 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
• Size (HxWxD): 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

 

Bogen ALA-C1

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (9) 4” woofers; (6) 1” tweeters
• Response: 150 Hz – 18 k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 140°
• Size (HxWxD): 43x6x8.6″
• Weight: 46.8 pounds
• Power: Unpowered 70v/8 ohm
• Standard Color: Black or white
• Notes: IP65 rated
• Subwoofer: Apogee AFI-118
• www.bogen.com

 

Bosch LA1-UM40E-1

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (8) fullrange
• Response: 250 Hz – 16k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 92°
• Size (HxWxD): 30.6×3.3×3.8”
• Weight: 9.7 pounds
• Power: Unpowered 70v/8 ohm
• Standard Color: White
• Notes: 19” LA1-UM20E-1 also available

www.boschsecurity.com

 

Bose Panaray MSA12X

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (12) 2.25″ MF/HF
• Response: 100 Hz – 16k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 145°
• Size (HxWxD): 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 (HxWxD): 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 (HxWxD): 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 (HxWxD): 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 IG4 T

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (4) 6.5” LF, 1.4” exit HF
• Response:  88 Hz – 19.2 kHz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 110°
• Size (HxWxD): 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 (HxWxD): 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 LRC-2100

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (2) 6.5” woofers; (12) 2.5” HF
• Response: 45 Hz -16 k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 80°
• Size (HxWxD): 37.5×7.3×9.8”
• Weight: 33.1 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Standard Color: Black or white
• Notes: (4) M8 hardpoints

www.electrovoice.com

 

FBT Vertus CLA 604a

• Application: Install or portable
• Drivers: (6) 4” cone; (4) 1” HF
• Response: 130 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
• Size (HxWxD): 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

 

 

Fohhn Audio Linea LXP-100

• Application: Portable or Install
• Drivers: (8) 4” woofers; 1” comp. driver
• Response: 50 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
• Size (HxWxD): 39×5.25×5”
• Weight: 18.1 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Colors: Black, white, RAL or Pantone
• Notes: IP52/IP54 rated

www.fohhn.com

 

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 Professional COL800

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (4) 5×2.25” LF; (2) 20mm HF
• Response: 125Hz -18k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 160°
• Size (HxWxD): 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

 

K-Array Python KP-102

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (12) 3.15” neodymium fullrange
• Response: 70 Hz -18 k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
• Size (HxWxD): 39.4×3.5×4.7”
• Weight: 26.5 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Colors: Black, white, custom, 24k gold, polished steel
• Notes: IP54 rated
• Subwoofer: Optional Thunder or Rumble

www.k-array.com

 

Kling & Freitag VIDA

• Application: Install and portable
• Drivers: (12) 6.5” LF; (12) 3.5” MF; (32) 1” HF
• Response: 65 Hz – 22k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
• Size (HxWxD): 44.6×8.3×13.4”
• Weight: 106 pounds
• Power: 48 Class-D channels
• Standard Color: Black + RAL option
• Notes: J-Beam steering; Dante, AES & analog inputs
• Subwoofer: VIDA-C

www.kling-freitag.com

 

L-Acoustics Syva

• Application: Install or portable
• Drivers: (6) 5” MF, (3) 1” HF
• Response: 87 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 140°
• Size (HxWxD): 51.3×5.7×8.2”
• Weight: 46 pounds (single column)
• Power: LA4X w/four 1,000W outputs
• Standard Color: Black, RAL available
• Notes: Numerous mount/fly hardware
• Subwoofer: Syva Low/Syva Sub options

www.l-acoustics.com

 

LD Systems MAILA-S

• Application: Portable
• Drivers: (4) SATs w/coax 6.5” & (5) 1” HF
• Response: 34 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
• Size (HxWxD): 97x21x31”
• Weight: 464 pounds
• Power: 7,500W peak
• Standard Color: Black
• Notes: Expandable; stereo system
• Subwoofer: Includes (2) 2×15” MAILA-SUBs

www.ld-systems.com

 

Mackie SRM-Flex

• Application: Portable
• Drivers: (6) 2” fullrange; 10” LF
• Response: 40 Hz – 20 k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
• Max Height: 78.8”
• Weight: 29.6 pounds
• Power: 1,300W (peak)
• Standard Color: Black
• Notes: Onboard mixer
• Subwoofer: Integrated 10” sub

www.mackie.com

 

Meyer Sound CAL 64

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (16) 4” LF; (48) 3/4” HF
• Response: 100 Hz – 16k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
• Size (HxWxD): 87.8×7.8×9.9”
• Weight: 124 pounds
• Power: Amp channel for each driver
• Standard Color: Black, white
• Notes: HF beam steering; 32/96 driver versions avail.
• Subwoofer: Various sub options

www.meyersound.com

 

MuxLab Dante Column Speaker PoE

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (4) 3” fullrange
• Response: 105 Hz – 16k Hz
• Size (HxWxD): 8.9×3.4×4.45”
• Weight: 24 pounds
• Power: Onboard 60W
• Standard Color: Black
• Notes: Dante input; PoE powerable

www.muxlab.com

 

NEXO ID84

• Application: Portable or fixed
• Drivers: (8) 4” LF; (8) dome HF
• Response: 90 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
• Size (HxWxD): 39×5.9×8.5”
• Weight: 33 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Standard Color: Black, white, RAL
• Notes: IP2x rated
• Subwoofer: ID84L

www.nexo-sa.com

 

Peavey LN 1263

• Application: Portable
• Drivers: (12) 2.75” HF; 12” LF
• Response: 35 Hz-20k Hz
• Column Size: 18.75×4.75×3.75”
• Weight: 76 pounds
• Power: 1,200 watts
• Standard Color: Black
• Notes: Onboard 6-channel mixer
• Subwoofer: 12” powered sub included

www.peavey.com

 

Q-SYS AD-S162T 

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (16) 2.75” cone
• Response: 90 Hz – 17k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 160°
• Size (HxWxD): 45.8×5.2×5”
• Weight: 26 pounds
• Power: 70/100V or 8-ohm powering
• Standard Color: White or black
• Notes: IP-54 rating
• Subwoofer: Various subwoofer options

www.qsys.com

 

RCF NXL 24-A Mk2

• Application: Install or portable
• Drivers: (4) 6” LF; 1.4” HF comp driver
• Response: 60 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 100°
• Size (HxWxD): 41.5x8x10.8”
• Weight: 53.8 pounds
• Power: 2,100W
• Standard Color: Black
• Notes: Onboard DSP
• Subwoofer: Sub 8004 AS

www.rcf-usa.com

 

Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Compact 24/3-RN

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (24) 3” cone drivers
• Response: 135 Hz – 17k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
• Size (HxWxD): 79×4.4.4.75”
• Weight: 52 pounds
• Power: 24-amp channels
• Standard Color: Black, white, custom
• Notes: RHAON II beam-steering; AES and analog inputs
• Subwoofer: Various avail.

www.renkus-heinz.com

 

Sound Barrier LX12275

• Application: Portable and install
• Drivers: (12) 2.75” full range
• Response: 50 Hz – 20k Hz with sub
• Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
• Size (HxWxD): 37×3.7×3.7”
• Weight: 14.6 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Standard Color: Black
• Notes: Pole socket and M6 fly points
• Subwoofer: LX210AS and LX210A

www.soundbarrier.com

 

SoundTube LA880i-II

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (8) 4.5” LF; (8) 2” MF; 2.5” ribbon HF
• Response: 71 Hz – 22k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 91°
• Size (HxWxD): 41×7.5×11”
• Weight: 55 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Standard Color: Black, white
• Notes: Aluminum enclosure
• Subwoofer: LA808i-II

https://soundtube.mseaudio.com

 

Studiomaster Direct 121

• Application: Portable
• Drivers: (6) 3” MF; 1” HF; 12” LF
• Response: 20Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
• Max Height: 57”
• Total Weight: 50.6 pounds
• Power: 900 watts
• Mix Inputs: Onboard mixer
• Notes: 10” sub version also offered

www.studiomaster.com

 

Tannoy QFLEX 16

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (8) 3” LF; (8) 1” HF
• Response: 130 Hz – 20 k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 120°
• Size (HxWxD): 29.3×6.7×5.9”
• Weight: 31.4 pounds
• Power: (16) 100W amp channels
• Standard Color: RAL or custom colors
• Notes: Analog & AES inputs; digitally steerable

www.tannoy.com

 

TOA Electronics HA-1010-AMQ

• Application: Fixed install
• Drivers: (8) MF horn drivers
• Response: 350 Hz – 7k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 90°
• Size (HxWxD): 48.5×6.6×5.5”
• Weight: 29.75 pounds
• Power: Unpowered
• Standard Color: Gray with black grill
• Notes: Intended mainly for voice/safety/evac

www.toaelectronics.com

 

Yamaha VXL1B-16P

• Application: Install
• Drivers: (16) 1.5” neodymium
• Response:  80 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 180°
• Size (HxWxD): 49×2.15×4.1”
• Weight: 11 pounds
• Power: 6-15 watts
• Standard Color: Black, white
• Notes: PoE powered; Dante input
• Subwoofer: Various offered

www.usa.yamaha.com

 

Yorkville EXM400

• Application: Portable
• Drivers: (4) 3.5” HF; 10” LF
• Response: 50 Hz – 20k Hz
• Horiz. Dispersion: 150°
• Max Height: 78”
• Total Weight: 43 pounds
• Power: 400 watts
• Mix Inputs: Onboard mixer
• Notes: Bluetooth streaming

www.yorkville.com