L ACOUSTICS - KARA - Modular WST line source (New)

Modular WST line source

• Compact and lightweight design, compliant with rigging and sightline constraints
• Extended LF resources for contour requirements from flat to medium
• Clarity, intelligibility and precision for vocal, speech and lead instruments
• 110° horizontal directivity for distributed applications, fills and central clusters
• LA-RAK (LA8) advanced system drive and protection
• State-of-the-art rigging system for high accuracy and quick set-up
• White and architectural RAL color program (KARAi)

KARA(i) - Modular WST® Line Source

With a design inspired by the K1 stadium system, KARA®(i) delivers the highest performance, featuring a compact and lightweight enclosure complying with rigging and sightline constraints and the complementary SB18(i) subwoofer for reinforced LF contour applications.

KARA®(i) delivers a considerable number of improvements over the previous generation of line sources: added LF resources for increased bandwidth and coherence, improved directivity control in the horizontal plane, vertical coverage capability and integrated rigging system.

With a horizontal directivity of 110° and a vertical inter-element variation up to 10°, KARA®(i) is fully configurable to match any audience geometry. Utilizing the unrivaled characteristics of WST®, KARA®(i) delivers clarity, precision and a unique proximity effect offering the audience an incomparable listening experience.

The LA-RAK touring rack and LA8 amplified controller preset library deliver an extremely advanced and precise drive system for KARA®(i). A wide range of system configurations to accommodate various LF contour requirements and integration constraints are available for the sound designer and system engineer for a high level of creative freedom.

Usable bandwidth (-10dB)

55 Hz - 20 kHz ([KARA] preset)

Nominal Directivity (vertical line source) (-6dB)

Horizontal: 110° symmetric

Vertical: Dependent upon number of elements and line source curvature

Maximum SPL

139 dB ([KARA] preset)

RMS handling capacity

LF: 450 W

HF: 80 W

Components

LF: 2 x 8’’ neodymium weather-resistant

HF: 1 x 3’’ neodymium diaphragm compression driver

Nominal impedance: LF = 8 ohms, HF = 8 ohms

Rigging

Steel, certified for: 24 KARA (BGV-C1 compliant)

Angle increments: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10°

Physical data

W x H/h x D: 730 x 250/164 x 482 mm - 27.7 x 9.8/6.4 x 19 in

Weight (net): 26 kg 57.2 lbs

Connectors: 2 x 4-point Speakon®

Material: baltic birch plywood

Finish: Grey-brown, RAL 8019®

Front: polyester powder-coated steel grill, Airnet® acoustically neutral fabric

Rigging: steel with dual coating zinc and polyester powder