Alcons @ PLASA 2005

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On this years PLASA show, Alcons will be present with a number of new product range additions and highlights of the current line-up.

Last year’s PLASA still as prototype, this year the production model of the LR14, Alcons’ ultra-compact line-array module, will be on show. Featuring the patented RBN401 pro-ribbon driver and double 6.5” woofers with a dispersion pattern of 120 x 15 degrees, the LR14 is designed as either ultra-compact line-array system, or as under-fill of the LR16.

The ultra-compact line-array range is complemented with the LR14B; The ultra-compact/light-weight high-output bass module of the LR14 line-array, with double Neodymium 12” in double-tuned band-pass configuration. The LR14B combines a very low weight with very high specific SPL output, making the LR14B an excellent low-frequency extension in both stacked and flown array configurations.

New support item of the LR14 range is the BRK-3LR14, which is a swivel bracket for putting 3 units of LR14 line-array modules on a single tri-pod speaker stand. This makes the LR14 range even more flexible. With a pipe speaker stand, the array can also be mounted on the LR14B module, to create a “speaker-on-a-stick” array.

Last year as “sneak-preview”, the Q-series modular ribbon line-source columns will now be on show in full production guise. The series has been designed as solution to obtain ultimate intelligibility in “acoustically challenging” environments. The scalable ribbon-arrays combine a very high directivity with totally controlled dispersion, in both vertical and horizontal plane.

The columns, with lengths of 1 meter or 0,5 feature patented, all-new pro-ribbon transducer technology, with immense output capabilities; The RBN1801 pro-ribbon driver offers an extreme power handling of 3kW and a very high efficiency of 110dB with 1Watt @ 1m., with a frequency operating range of 1kHz. – 20kHz.(+/-3dB).

Currently, the series consists of two models; The QR18 (0,5m length, with RBN1801 and 3x 6.5” woofers) and the QR36 (1m length, with 2x RBN1801 and 6x 6.5” woofers). Both feature frontal bass reflex-loading and Alcons’ patented “Real-90” horizontal dispersion.

Of course, a selection of other Alcons products will be on show, including the already famous
LR16 “The Ribbon” pro-ribbon line-array module plus the LR16B bass system and the VR8 and VR12 systems, which recently were applied in London West-End theater productions.

Please visit us on stand AA6 on the Upper deck.

For more information, visit www.alconsaudio.com

Alcons background information

Alcons Audio is a Dutch company, active in development and manufacturing of professional sound systems for quality-conscious clients in the cinema, installation and touring industry.

Alcons sound systems excel in HiFi sound quality at concert sound pressure levels; Basis for this quality is Alcons’ proprietary high-power ribbon technology.

All Alcons speakers and amplifiers/processor are developed and manufactured in house with traditional craftsmanship combined with the latest technologies, materials and production processes.