Audio professionals looking for a portable ground-stacked line-array system will be impressed with this B&H Kit, which combines two QSC KLA12 12" 2-Way Line Array Loudspeakers with the KLA181 Powered 18" Flying Subwoofer, a speaker pole, speaker tote, subwoofer cover, power cords, and XLR cables to create a turnkey line-array system.
The KLA12 12" 2-Way Line Array Loudspeaker (Black) is a compact speaker designed to be used as part of a speaker array system. The speaker features a rugged ABS plastic enclosure that provides lasting durability in a lightweight package. The speaker has a 12" woofer and a 1.75" compression tweeter to provide crisp, detailed sound reproduction with a wide frequency response. An efficient 500W x 500W power amp module provides clear, strong audio. The efficient design allows up to 5 KLA models to be driven from a single 120VAC 15 amp electrical circuit.
The speaker has QSC's DEEP DSP algorithm, which provides extended bass by actively managing low-frequency transients. GuardRail protection circuitry prevents the amplifier module from unnatural and destructive clipping. An auto-standby mode will auto-engage after 5 minutes of inactivity to save energy. XLR and PowerCon input and thru connectors provide connection versatility, while a Phoenix connector allows daisy-chaining.
The speaker is expressly designed for use in fixed arcuate line arrays, and has a 12:1 design factor with a 90 x 18° coverage pattern, allowing up to 5 units to be configured for 90 x 90° coverage. Most other systems require 6 units for the same coverage pattern. The KLA12's SOLO (Single-Operator Logistics) Rigging System allows you to easily assemble and disassemble the line array in a short amount of time without special tools or external hardware.
Ar-Q (Arcuate Equalization) processing enables you to quickly tune the array, making appropriate adjustments based on the number of boxes in your array. By simply using a dial, you can choose the total number of boxes for a balanced and accurate tonal curve. Proprietary Intrinsic Correction technology adjusts the time, frequency, and amplitude response for a flat bandpass target.
Up to 2 loudspeakers can be mounted on a stand or over a sub for a ground stack, thanks to a threaded Tilt-Direct 35mm pole socket. The socket also allows you to aim the speaker 9° downward for the best audience coverage. M10 fittings in the top of the enclosure allow up to 5 units to be flown in a suspended rig. An optional array frame is also available separately for additional mounting options.
Audio professionals looking for a quality, easy-to-use line-array subwoofer should check out the black QSC KLA181 Subwoofer, a powered 18" subwoofer that's designed to be used in the KLA series system. The 1000W amplifier powers the 18" woofer, which reproduces frequencies down to 33 Hz with a maximum SPL of 135 dB. The KLA181 has an integrated threaded pole-cup receptacle that allows you to pole-mount up to two KLA12 speakers on top of it for array setup. Its M10 fittings allow it to alternatively be suspension mounted.
Additional features include a "DEEP" DSP algorithm for power bass, Guardrail protection to prevent clipping, a balanced XLR line input, an XLR thru, a polarity switch, an attenuation control, and LED indicators. The KLA181 includes a 3.6' and 12' powerCON power cords as well as an 3' XLR audio loop-thru cable, a 3' powerCON loop-thru cable, a Hex key, and a 3-pin Euroblock connector.
- 1000W power module
- 18" vented subwoofer
- High acoustic output (135 dB SPL peak)
- Frequency range down to 33 Hz (-10 dB)
- Extensive DSP further enhances and protects performance
- powerCON Input and Thru connections
- Threaded pole-cup receptacle for free-standing applications
- Suspension via M10 fittings or the KLA AF12 Array Frame
- Integrated threaded pole mount supports up to two KLA12 enclosures
The KLA12 Tote from QSC is made from heavy duty Nylon/Cordura and is designed to protect your KLA12 loudspeaker from dust, dirt, and moisture when not in use.
Made from heavy duty Nylon/Cordura, the QSC KLA181 Cover is designed to protect your KLA181 subwoofer from dust, dirt, and moisture when not in use. The cover has hook-and-loop fastening flaps for accessing the built-in handles of the KLA181 for ease in transport.
The SP-36 from QSC is a speaker pole designed to support two KLA line-array enclosures over a single KLA181 subwoofer. The pole is 35mm in diameter, 36" long, and features a M20 threaded end, which fits into the KLA181.
This 3' Cool Cable 14-Gauge Interconnect Cable from Blizzard Lighting allows power linking of compatible devices.
This 10' Cool Cable Grounded Male Edison 14-Gauge Mains Power Cable from Blizzard Lighting allows compatible devices to use mains power sources that have an Edison socket.
The black Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable (3') is designed to be an extremely quiet and flexible cable that is ideal for the most demanding live sound and performance applications. The cable is engineered to be durable and provide protection against EMI, RFI, and static noise. While the cable's color-coding affords the ability to quickly differentiate between multiple connections onstage, it provides a pleasant aesthetic quality at the same time.
Premium Performance 3000 Series cables are made from 24-AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. The 95% dual-spiral shielding makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.
The Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable (10') is a studio-quality cable for connecting mics to mixers, preamps, audio interfaces, and recorders or to be used in any other application where XLR connectivity is required. The cable is engineered to be both quiet and durable, and is well suited for critical recording and broadcast situations.
Studio Elite 4000 Series cables are made from 24 AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. A 98% braided outer shield makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.