New from DAS Audio, and making its NAMM show debut, SARA is a compact line array system that delivers a linear max SPL performance of 138 dB, with wide dynamic range, making it ideal for medium-sized installations and events where sound quality and uniformity are a priority.
SARA’s symmetrical design features two custom-designed 8” speakers for mid and low frequencies and an HF compression driver, with a 100° horizontal dispersion waveguide. The onboard Class-D amplifier provides 3,000W RMS of power, divided into 4 channels, two of which are used in bridged mode to power the compression driver, with the remaining two used to power the 8” front speakers.
The three-point rigging system can be used for both SARA and the companion SARA-SUB, allowing arrays of up to 24 SARA and 16 SARA-SUB units to be flown. The FSS™ (Fast Set Splay) system allows angles to be adjusted in 1° steps from the stacked position, significantly reducing assembly time.
SARA’s features include 4-band HOS, atmospheric correction, 1,024 taps of DASaim (FIR filters), and a delay of 280 meters (823 ms) per cabinet. The NFC technology is used for self-positioning the systems within an array, in ALMA. Additionally, an internal mic checks the status of all the components to facilitate user operation.
The powerful SARA-SUB subwoofer features an 18” neodymium transducer with a 4-inch voice coil and one 15-inch neodymium transducer with a 3-inch voice coil, configured in a cardioid pattern to reduce rearward radiation and provide focused bass energy towards the audience. This cardioid configuration results in a significant reduction in the rear dispersion of sound, up to -14dB, which minimizes unwanted energy in the stage and other areas where low-frequency energy is not desired.
The ARA series, with the ALMA software represent a significant leap forward in line array technology. The combination of ARA’s advanced hardware features and ALMA’s powerful software tools allows for unprecedented control and customization of sound reinforcement systems. With IP communication, users can easily monitor and adjust global EQ in real time, without using any external processors enabling them to achieve optimal performance.
SARA’s introduction to the ARA series enhances the flexibility of the system, as it shares the same tonal balance, coverage, phase, and frequency response as LARA. This makes SARA the perfect companion for delays, side fills and front fills, allowing for seamless integration and expanded possibilities in sound reinforcement systems. The compact size of SARA also provides greater versatility in installations where space is limited, without sacrificing performance or sound quality.
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