Smaller arrays, having LF drivers less than eight inches in diameter can be a perfect choice in many — though not all — smaller venues, whether in performances spaces, theaters, houses of worship and for all sorts of portable rental gigs. Here are a few to consider.
Adamson Systems IS7
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 7” neodymium woofer
- HF: 1.4” exit compression driver
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz to 18k Hz (±3 dB)
- Dispersion (HxV): 100° x 12.5°
- Size (HxWxD): 9.3 x 20.75 x 15.8”
- Weight: 30.9 pounds
- Power: Unpowered
- Notes: Controlled Summation Technology reduces lobing
- Companion Sub: IS118, IS119
Alcons Audio LR7
- Configuration: Two-way; single LF
- LF: 6.5” neodymium woofer
- HF: 4” Alcons RBN401 ribbon driver
- Frequency Response: 74 Hz to 20k Hz
- Dispersion: 120° x 15°
- Size: 6.9 x 14.1 x 10.7”
- Weight: 17.6 pounds
- Power: Passive; 800W max handling
- Notes: 90-degree version also available
- Companion Sub: LR7B
Coda Audio TiRAY
- Configuration: Two-way, dual LF
- LF: (2) 5-inch neodymium
- HF: 5” neodymium planar wave driver
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz to 20k Hz
- Dispersion: 100° H; Variable 0° to 12°
- Size: 6.2 x 15.9 x 10”
- Weight: 21.8 pounds
- Power: Unpowered; Coda LINUS amps recommended
- Notes: Weather protection and RAL colors optional
- Companion Sub: 12” TiLOW
d&b audiotechnik T10
- Configuration: Two-way, dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5-inch woofers
- HF: 1.4-inch exit driver
- Frequency Response: 68 Hz to 18k Hz
- Dispersion: 90° or 105° x 35°
- Size: 7.8 x 18.5 x 11.8 in.
- Weight: 24 pounds
- Power: Passive; (d&b D6/D12 amps suggested)
- Notes: User can change dispersion from 90° to 105°
- Companion Sub: T-SUB single-15
DAS Audio Event-26A
- Configuration: Two-way, dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5-inch woofers
- HF: 1.75-inch exit driver
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz to 17k Hz
- Horizontal Dispersion: 100°
- Size: 8.9 x 18.9 x 19.1 in.
- Weight: 36.4 pounds
- Power: 800 Watts, Class-D
- Notes: Rugged polypropylene enclosure
- Companion Sub: Event-115A
dBTechnologies DVA Mini
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5” neodymium woofers
- HF: (2) 1” neodymium driver
- Frequency Response: 78 Hz to 19k Hz
- Dispersion: 90° x 15° (single unit)
- Size: 7.5 x 18.1 x 13.6”
- Weight: 16.8 pounds
- Power: M2M unit has 200 + 200 Watts
- Notes: M2M unit has amps and DSP for matching M2S unit
- Companion Sub: DVA MS-12
FBT Mitus 206LA
- Configuration: Two-way, dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5” neodymium woofers
- HF: 1.4” exit neodymium driver
- Frequency Response: 68 Hz to 20k Hz
- Dispersion: 100° x 10°
- Size: 8.7 x 22.6 x 15.1”
- Weight: 30.8 pounds
- Power: Class-D 600 + 300 Watts
- Notes: 8-preset onboard DSP; passive version also offered
- Companion Sub: Mitus 212 FSA
HK Audio COSMO C6
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5” woofers
- HF: 1.4” exit compression driver
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz to 19k Hz (±3 dB)
- Dispersion (H): 100°
- Size: 8.7 x 23.6 x 17.7”
- Weight: 44.1 pounds
- Power: Unpowered
- Notes: Distributed by Yorkville Sound
- Companion Sub: CF118, CS118
L-Acoustics KIVA II
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5” neodymium woofers
- HF: 1.75” neodymium driver on DOSC waveguide
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz to 20k Hz
- Dispersion: 100° x 15°
- Size: 6.9 x 20.5 x 14”
- Weight: 31 pounds
- Power: Passive; LA4X/LA8/LA12X recommended
- Notes: Networked monitoring/control via LA Network Manager
- Companion Sub: SB15
LD Systems VA 4
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 4” woofers
- HF: 1” neodymium compression driver
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz to 19k Hz
- Dispersion: 120° x 10°
- Size: 5.5 x 18.9 x 10.3”
- Weight: 21.1 pounds
- Power: Unpowered
- Notes: Optional road case for up to six VA 4 units
- Companion Sub: V212B or V215B
Martin Audio O-Line
- Configuration: Two-way, dual LF
- LF: (2) 3.5” woofers
- HF: (5) 0.55” soft dome tweeters
- Frequency Response: 85 Hz to 20k Hz (±3 dB)
- Dispersion: 100° x 5°
- Size: 4.5 x 9.7 x 7.8”
- Weight: 7.9 pounds
- Power: Passive
- Notes: Up to 32 modules can be connected
- Companion Sub: SX110/SX112/SX210/SXF115/SX118
Meyer Sound LINA
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5” woofers
- HF: 3” diaphragm compression driver
- Frequency Response: 65 Hz to 18k Hz
- Dispersion: 120° x 15°
- Size: 10 x 18.5 x 15”
- Weight: 43 pounds
- Power: 3-channel (1,950W peak) Class-D
- Notes: Compatible with Compass control software
- Companion Sub: 750-LFC
Nexo GEO M620
- Configuration: Two-way, single LF
- LF: 6.5” woofer
- HF: 1” exit driver on HR Wavesource
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz to 19k Hz
- Dispersion: 80°/120° x 20°
- Size: 7.5 x 14.7 x 10.3”
- Weight: 21.3 pounds
- Power: Unpowered
- Notes: Can be paired with M6B bass extension cabinet
- Companion Sub: NEXO LS600
Outline EIDOS 265 LA
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 6.5” woofers
- HF: 1.4” exit compression driver
- Frequency Response: 63 Hz to 20k Hz (-10 dB)
- Dispersion: 100° H; vertical not stated
- Size: 9.25 x 21.6 x 16.5”
- Weight: 46.3 pounds
- Power: Unpowered
- Notes: Internal crossover for single-amplifier operation
- Companion Sub: FLYSUB 15
PreSonus WorxAudio TrueLine V5
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 5” neodymium woofers
- HF: 1” compression driver
- Frequency Response: 65 Hz to 18k Hz
- Dispersion: 120° x 10°
- Size: 7.2 x 19 x 13.4”
- Weight: 30 pounds
- Power: Passive; optional digital amplifier
- Notes: Proprietary FlatWave Former wave shaping device
- Companion Sub: TrueLine X115
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RCF HDL-26A
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (2) 6” neodymium woofers
- HF: 1.4” exit neodymium comp. driver
- Frequency Response: 55 Hz to 20k Hz
- Dispersion: 100° x 10°
- Size: 9.3 x 18.5 x 14.8”
- Weight: 29.8 pounds
- Power: 300 + 700 Watts RMS
- Notes: Onboard DSP and RDNet networking control
- Companion Sub: HDL 35-AS
VUE Audiotechnik al-4
- Configuration: Two-way; dual LF
- LF: (4) 4” neodymium woofers
- HF: 1” beryllium driver
- Frequency Response: 78 Hz to 26k Hz
- Dispersion: 90° x 10°
- Size: 5.5 x 18.9 x 10.3”
- Weight: 18 pounds
- Power: Unpowered; V4 Systems Engine recommended
- Notes: Custom colors via special order
- Companion Sub: al-4SB
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