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We have seen the UK debut of EAW's KF730 SLAM (Small Line Array Module) and the European introduction of its new DSA (Digital Steerable Array) Series. The SLAM features a six-driver, horn-loaded KF Series design in a compact enclosure. The full-sized mid/high horn fills the entire face of the enclosure, giving broadband 110° horizontal pattern control. The innovative phase aligned LF design extends horizontal pattern control into the LF, while a bi-amplified powering configuration (passive mid/high) reduces total system cost and complexity. A versatile rigging system allows box-to-box angles of 12, 6, 3, and 1.5°. Under normal conditions, the easily hung arrays can cover listening areas ranging from approximately +10° to -70° along the vertical axis. SLAM also allows for array configurations to cover any vertical angle, say EAW. The system made its touring debut in July with Deep Purple.

The new DSA Series simplifies the KF900/PPST technology that allows for the digital steering of an array's output and adapts it to applications where column loudspeakers would typically be specified. Each driver in a DSA Series loudspeaker has its own amplification and DSP. Using EAW's free DSA Pilot software program, users can vary the vertical coverage pattern from 15° to 120°, as well as aim the coverage ±30°. Power is housed in a compact, column speaker-type enclosure that requires no external amplification or processing. Users only need to connect AC power, audio signal and network communications cables.

EAW/Mackie - Stand J80

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