SB28 low-frequency element, extending the operating bandwidth down to 25Hz; and the LA4X/LA8 amplified controllers or LA-RAK, touring rack fitted with three LA8s.
With its 3-way quad-amplified design, K2 has "an exceptional ability to perform in many applications and with a record-breaking performance/weight ratio," the company says. What's more, on-site deployment can be easily and quickly achieved thanks to an extremely ergonomic, fast and captive rigging system.
The K2 line source utilises the unrivalled characteristics of the company's Wavefront Sculpture Technology. Inter-element angles can be set with laser like accuracy up to a generous 10?, allowing the optimisation of the vertical coverage with SPL smoothly spread across the audience.
Another ground-breaking feature is Panflex, a unique horizontal steering technology which combines mechanically adjustable fins with DSP algorithms effective from 300Hz. Four different settings are possible: two symmetric (70° or 110°) and two asymmetric (90° as 35°/55° or 55°/35°).Narrowing or widening the horizontal directivity can serve many purposes: adapt to the width of the listening area, fit long and short distances coverage/SPL requirements, reduce or extend overlapping areas, and avoid reflecting surfaces.
By combining WST and Panflex, L-Acoustics exclusively addresses the control
of directivity in both vertical and horizontal planes. As a result, K2 can match the complex shape of any audience geometry with best sonic performance and minimum noise pollution, say L-Acoustics.
Thanks to its full-range capability, the K2 enclosure can be deployed as a standalone line source. For applications demanding extreme LF impact (contour mode), or maximized LF projection (throw mode), K2 can be arrayed with its dedicated and flyable K1-SB LF extension. The K2 system can also address applications with demanding infrasonic reproduction when combined to the SB28 subwoofer. Before installation, any system configurations can be acoustically and mechanically modelled with SoundVision 3D simulation software.
For touring applications, K2 can be associated to the LA-RAK, a universal distribution platform for power, audio signals and network which facilitates cross rental between rental companies. LA-RAK houses three LA8 amplified controllers and can be flown onto a K2 array. Other applications can feature LA8 amplified controllers. For high-end installation projects, K2 can also be driven by the LA4X amplified controller. The scheme authorizes fully discrete DSP treatment per section and maximum power headroom for the best possible sonic performance, the company says.
(Lee Baldock)
