Q-SYS PL-LA12 Two Way Passive 12 In Installation Line Array Owner’s Manual
- July 15, 2024
- q-sys
Table of Contents
**Q-SYS PL-LA12 Two Way Passive 12 In Installation Line Array Owner’s Manual
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KEY FEATURES
- 12-in LF transducer & two HF compression drivers in a bass-reflex enclosure
- Weatherized (IP54) ABS enclosure for indoor and protected outdoor environments
- QSC LEAF™ Waveguide provides superior acoustic performance
- Pairing with Q-SYS network amplifiers provides unique system optimization through custom voicings and filter sets
- Flyable with the PL-SUB18 installation subwoofer
- Black (RAL 9011)
The Q-SYS PL-LA12 is a two-way, passive installation loudspeaker designed to
deliver premium sound for Q-SYS systems in a broader range of entertainment
applications. From auditoriums and House of Worship to the atres and music
venues, the PL-LA12 offers a high-performance line array ideal for front-of-
house in small
to medium sized venues. All of the PL Series loudspeakers take advantage of
the power and performance delivered by the Q-SYS Platform, including
simplified setup and custom voicings, rock-solid power via Q-SYS network
amplifiers, advanced telemetry, monitoring and customization end user control.
DELIVER THE RIGHT SYSTEM FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS
PL Series loudspeakers provide an abundance of options to ensure the right loudspeaker solution anywhere in the venue that requires higher performance audio.
The PL-LA12 is a two-way line-array featuring an 12-in transducer and two
high-frequency compression drivers in a bass-reflex enclosure that provides a
high-performance solution for front-of-house in small to medium sized venues
such as auditoriums and concert halls. They feature the QSC LengthEqualized
Acoustic Flare™ (QSC LEAF™) waveguide, providing superior acoustic performance
through highly optimized internal sound paths. Combining the PL Series line
arrays with Q-SYS network amplifiers also enables unique system optimization.
Any addition to the line array or curvature change will change the tonal
response, requiring high, mid, and low frequency balancing that Q-SYS delivers
automatically with custom voicings and filter sets to simplify deployment and
deliver optimal performance.
All of the PL Series loudspeakers feature a weatherized enclosure (IP54 rating), making them a perfect choice for indoor or protected outdoor applications. Pairing them with the Q-SYS Platform, including Q-SYS processing and network amplifiers extends a number of unique benefits from custom loudspeaker voicings (Intrinsic Correction™) and protection safeguards to advanced telemetry, helping to speed up deployment and deliver a more holistic system operation experience.
FULL CONTROL AND MONITORING FOR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
The Q-SYS Platform offers a full-featured control engine that lets you deploy
the right level of intuitive user control and system visibility for each
stakeholder in the venue. Design an advanced system control interface with
Q-SYS UCI Editor for the sound operators, containing any combination of gain,
preset triggers, status indicators, telemetry data and more.
Similarly, enlist Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager to remotely monitor and
manage the integrity of your system from anywhere, and even allow an offsite
technician to identify and troubleshoot issues from any web browser.
SEAMLESS Q-SYS EXPERIENCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND COMPLEXES
PL Series performance loudspeakers are part of a comprehensive Q-SYS system portfolio that delivers a holistic audio, video and control experience for the entire venue. Whether you need foreground reinforcement for your performance area, background music in the lobbies or ancillary areas, collaboration in the meeting rooms, wide area audio distribution or third-party device integration and automation, the Q-SYS Platform ties these pieces to deliver a uniquely tailored experience throughout.
Q-SYS PL-LA12
Traducers| LF: 12 in (305 mm), 2.5 in (63.5 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet
HF: 2x compression driver, 1 in (25.4 mm) exit, 1.75 in (44.5 mm) voice coil
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Enclosure configuration| Bass Reflex, two-way passive/bi-amp line array
loudspeaker
Coverage (horizontal x vertical)| 90° x 15°
System bandwidth¹ (-10dB with EQ)| -3 dB: 59 Hz – 20 kHZ -6 dB: 54 Hz – 20 kHZ
-10 dB: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Crossover HF-LF| 1.5 kHz (passive) 1.2 kHz (bi-amp)
System Sensitivity²| 102 dB
LF sensitivity| 95 dB
HF sensitivity| 110 dB
Max SPL (continuous)³| 119 dB (passive) 123 dB (bi-amp
Max SPL (peak)4| 131 dB (passive) 135 dB (bi-amp)
Max SPL (calculated)5| 133 dB (passive)
Power rating6| 49 Vrms, continuous power 300 W @ 8 Ω, rated power 600 W @ 8 Ω
LF Power rating| 49 Vrms, continuous power 300 W @ 8 Ω, rated power 600 W @ 8
Ω
HF Power rating| 31 Vrms, continuous power 120 W @ 8 Ω, rated power 240 W @ 8
Ω
Nominal impedance| 8 Ω (passive), 8 Ω (LF), 8 Ω (HF)
Minimal impedance| 6.6 Ω (passive), 6.9 Ω (LF), 6.4 Ω (HF)
Connectors| 2x Speakon NL4 up to 10 AWG (6 mm²). 1x Euroblock locking 4 poles
(parallel to Speakon): 8 AWG (10 mm²) The connector is recessed and may be
covered by an IP65 sealing plate.
Rigging angles| 0.5, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12
Enclosure material| Impact-resistant ABS
Enclosure color| Black (RAL 9011)
Grille thickness| 16 Ga, 1.5 mm
Weatherization| IP54; Stainless screws; UV and Corrosion treated grille;
Aluminum Rigging Hydrophobic Stainless Steel Mesh behind grille; Input cup
(IP65) sealing with gland
Dimensions| Net: 15.4 x 24.4 x 15.8 in (392 x 620 x 401 mm) Shipping: 18.4 x
26.3 x 20.5 in (470 x 670 x 520 mm)
Weight| 43 lbs (19.5 kg) 51.2 lbs (23.2 kg)
Recommended amplifiers| Q-SYS CX-Q Series network amplifiers – up to four (4)
loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4 – up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel
on CX-Q 4K4
Accessories| PL-LA12-AF array frame PL-LA12-PB pull back bar LA-KIT-I (single
deployement)
- Default voicing, no sub high pass, smoothed
- 1 W/1 m, averaged on 200-10 kHz (System), 200-2 kHz (LF) or 1 k-10 kHz(HF)
- Used for simulation. Measured 1m on-axis in free space after 1mn. Pink noise 12 dB crest factor into RMS protection, Z weight, RMS value
- Same as continuous SPL +12 dB CF
- Provided for reference with former specs, calculated from continuous noise power and sensitivity +6 dB, default horn
- Max voltage during 2 h without transducer permanent damage. Protection voltage will be lower.
Impedance
**Beamwidth
Horizontal
Vertical 1 Box
Vertical 6 Box Array Splay 52°
Frequency Response
** FLAT (NO SUB)
125 Hz
100 Hz
NO SUB
80 Hz
Horizontal Coverage
**Vertical Coverage
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