Q-SYS PL-DC
Two-way point source loudspeakers with directivity control
The Q-SYS PL-DC family is composed of two-way, passive point source loudspeakers with directivity control that deliver premium sound for a broad range of venue types in entertainment, hospitality, corporate, and higher ed applications. Available in four sizes (dual-4-inch, dual-6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch), all the PL-DC models can act as stage fills or delays, while the smaller models can be placed under balconies to fill in lost coverage and the larger models can be part of distributed systems. Additionally, the dual-4-inch model offers a fixed 120°x50° horn while the three larger models offer a reconfigurable horn, enabling more control over where sound needs to be heard. 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.
Features
- Four sizes available for optimal flexibility
- PL-DC26, PL-DC8, and PL-DC12 include reconfigurable horn for better control over sound coverage
- Weatherized (IP54) wooden enclosure for indoor and protected outdoor environments
- Pairing with Q-SYS CX-Q 4ch network amplifiers enables custom voicings and filter sets for quicker deployment and better sonic performance
- Several mounting options available for a variety of spaces and venue requirements
Benefits
- 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. All 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 several unique benefits from custom voicings 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: 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: 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 lobbies or ancillary areas, collaboration space in meeting rooms, wide area audio distribution, or third-party device integration and automation, the Q-SYS Platform ties these pieces together to deliver a uniquely tailored experience throughout.
Applications
| SPECIFICATIONS | PL-DC24 | PL-DC26 | PL-DC8 | PL-DC12 |
| Transducers | LF: 2x 4 in (102 mm), 1.3 in (33 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 1 in (25 mm) voice coil | LF: 2x 6 in (170 mm), 1.7 in (44 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil | LF: 8in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 1.75in (44 mm) voice coil | LF: 12in (320 mm), 3 in (75 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 3 in (75 mm) voice coil |
| Enclosure Configuration: | Two-way, passive point source loudspaker in bass reflex enclosure | |||
| Coverage (horizontal x vertical): | 110° x 50° | Symmetrical: 120° x 50°, 90° x 50° Asymmetrical: 105° x 50° (Reconfigurable half horn assemblies included) | Symmetrical: 90° x 50°, 70° x 50°, 110° x 50° Asymmetrical: 100° x 50°, 90° x 50°, 80° x 50° (Reconfigurable half horn assemblies included) | |
| System Sensitivity | 97.3 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 102.2 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 99.3 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 102 dB @ 1 W/1 m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 114 dB | 121 dB | 118 dB | 124 dB |
| Enclosure Material: | Exterior plywood | |||
| Enclosure Color: | Black (RAL 9011) | |||
| Weatherization | IP54 External plywood Stainless screws Treated grille vs. UV and corrosion Hydrophobic stainless steel mesh behind grille Polyurea Paint Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland | |||
| Recommended Amplifiers | Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 4 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 3 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 3 per ch) | |
*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
All specifications are subject to change without notice.