Q-SYS PL-LA8 Two Way Passive 8 in Installation Line Array Owner’s Manual
- July 16, 2024
- q-sys
Table of Contents
Q-SYS PL-LA8 Two Way Passive 8 in Installation Line Array
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Choose the appropriate location for mounting the Q-SYS PL-LA8 line array.
- Ensure proper rigging angles as per the venue requirements.
- Connect the NL4 SpeakON connectors to the corresponding audio outputs.
- If bi-amping, ensure to connect the LF and HF outputs to the respective power amplifiers.
- Securely mount the line array using the provided accessories if necessary.
Operation
- Power on the Q-SYS PL-LA8 line array and the connected amplifiers.
- Adjust the volume levels on the amplifiers to achieve the desired sound output.
- Utilize the Q-SYS Platform for advanced control and monitoring of the line array system.
FAQ
- Q: What is the maximum SPL of the Q-SYS PL-LA8 line array?
- A: The maximum SPL is 132 dB for passive mode and 136 dB for bi-amp mode.
- Q: What is the weatherization rating of the PL Series loudspeakers?
- A: The PL Series loudspeakers feature an IP54 weatherization rating for indoor or protected outdoor applications.
- Q: What are the recommended amplifiers for use with the Q-SYS PL-LA8 line array?
- A: The recommended amplifiers are from the Q-SYS CX-Q Series network amplifiers.
KEY FEATURES
- 8-in LF transducer & HF compression driver 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
- Black (RAL 9011)
Two-way passive 8-in installation line array
The Q-SYS PL-LA8 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 theatres and music venues, the PL-LA8 offers a high-performance line array ideal for front-of- house in small to medium-sized venues. PL Series performance loudspeakers pair a rich legacy of high-performance audio with the power and flexibility of Q-SYS to extend an integrated audio, video and control experience to your Front-of-house applications.
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-LA8 is a two-way line array featuring an 8-in transducer and high-frequency compression driver 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 Length-Equalized Acoustic Flare™ (QSC LEAF™) waveguide, providing superior acoustic performance through optimized internal sound paths. Combining the PL Series line arrays with Q-SYS network amplifiers also enables advanced 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 some 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 are part of a comprehensive Q-SYS portfolio that lets you take
advantage of industry-leading power amplification, flexible AV routing,
intuitive control and robust processing capabilities to deliver a singular
Q-SYS experience venue-wide. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Default voicing, no sub-high pass, smoothed
- 1 W/1 m, averaged on 200-10 kHz (System), 200-2 kHz (LF) or 1k-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. The protection voltage will be lower.
Impedance
Beamwidth
Frequency Response
Horizontal Coverage
Vertical Coverage
CONTACT
- +1·800·854·4079
- +1·714·754·6175
- WWW.QSYS.COM
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2/15/2024
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