Voice-Acoustic | Line Array Ikarray-12sp | 12-inch | active speaker

The Ikarray-12 is a new two-way, bi-amping, fullrange, line array with high-quality 12-inch/1.4-inch neodymium drivers internal 3.2kW amplifier module and DSP speaker management system with extensive functions. The DSP has very high computing power and all the usual control functions.

The Ikarray-12sp is a plug-and-play speaker: all required settings for different configurations are stored as factory settings in the internal memory. Experienced engineers and audio professionals also have a number of additional functions, access options and settings available.

Display

The back of the display, knob and encoder wheel is integrated, allowing access to almost all parameters even without PC control. Functions can be locked by means of a password against unauthorised adjustments. The display can be dimmed or completely switched off in two modes. This prevents unwanted stray light on or next to stages. Pressing a button or the encoder reactivates the display.

Cooling

The active electronics are cooled by convection through a large heat sink and are maintenance-free. No dust or moisture is sucked in, making the Ikarray-12sp suitable for permanent installations. The solid cooling fins are rounded and have no sharp edges. Within the system concept and compatibility, the Ikarray-12sp and Ikarray-12 can also work together, offering 100% equal performance, identical operation and security in a common software network.

Radiation

Great emphasis has been placed on uniform radiation and linear frequency response even beyond the central axis. In the horizontal plane, this is achieved through the use of a 12-inch speaker, which provides a wide dispersion due to the single arrangement, and which does not cause a narrowing as with two speakers placed side by side (d'appolo effect).

Physical laws

The optimal vertical coupling of the drivers is achieved by mounting them a short distance apart and by splitting the acoustic centres on different virtual sound sources: the 1.4-inch tweeter is coupled to a special dual Twin-Waveformer, which divides the sound into four sections. In front of the 12-inch woofer is a newly developed v-shaped baffle, which divides the large diaphragm into two sections and moves the acoustic centre outwards. The dual Twin-Waveformer and this V-plug make it possible to minimise the distances between sound sources. The physical laws for forming a characteristic array-coherent wavefront are maintained even when using a 12-inch speaker in a two-way setup. Unlike many other arrays of this size, the Ikaray-12 has a warm and rich sound with powerful midrange, allowing a wide range. For many applications, it can therefore be used without an additional low-end unit.

Elegant

At only 60.5 cm wide, the Ikarray-12sp has the advantageous dimensions for truck loading and is the world's narrowest enclosure in the 12-inch/1.4-inch class. Its groundbreaking performance when mounted= on the Paveosub-218, which has the same width, results in an elegant silhouette and visual unity.

Stepless and under load adjustment

The angle and alignment between the individual elements is done with an equally new, infinitely adjustable adjustment mechanism. This allows much finer alignment and optimisation of room acoustics, than would be possible with a conventional row of holes and pins. Another advantage is that the position can be adjusted under load. This eliminates the need to laboriously hoist the array down when changing the angle, making day-to-day use much simpler. Brackets with adjustable legs can be mounted on the stack frame, for ground-based stacking without subs. For an attractive and unobtrusive look, the entire mechanism is installed recessed and without protruding parts in the enclosure.

The Ikarray-12 also features the specially developed VA flying tracks for snap-in to the subtle Easy-Fly mechanism, which is also used in the Modular series.

The sum of all the innovations and other thoughtful details make the Ikarray-12sp a scalable, universal, compact but powerful sound reinforcement system.

Control

From one Ikarray-12sp, up to three other components can be bi-amplified; very economical.

The woofer and tweeter are 16Ω.

• 12-inch/1.4-inch scalable line array, bi-amping, self-powered version
• 2-channel 3.2kW amplifier module: 1x 2,400 watts + 1 x 800 watts at 4Ω
• From one Ikarray-12sp, up to 3 other Ikarray 12sps can be bi-amped controlled
• Manual DSP control via display, pushbutton and encoder
• Software control via USB or Ethernet interface
• 80 internal preset memories
• EASE Focus 3 licence

The Voice-Acoustic Ikarray-12sp is also available in a passive version!