Q-SYS PL-LA8
Two-way passive installation line array (8 inch)
The Q-SYS PL-LA8 is a two-way, passive 8-inch installation line array designed to deliver premium sound for a broad range of applications, from entertainment and small sporting venues to corporate auditoriums or higher ed lecture halls. Ideal for small to medium-sized venues, the PL-LA8 is a high-performance front-of-house solution.
Features
- 8-inch LF transducer & HF compression driver in a bass-reflex enclosure
- Weatherized (IP54) ABS enclosure for indoor and protected outdoor environments
- Superior acoustic performance via QSC LEAF™ Waveguide
- Pairing with Q-SYS CX-Q 4ch network amplifiers enables custom voicings and filter sets for quicker deployment and better sonic performance
- Integrated rigging hardware allows flying of up to twelve (12) loudspeakers
Benefits
- Deliver the right system for your customers: The PL-LA8 features an 8-inch 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 or performance theaters. Pairing them with Q-SYS network amplifiers extends several benefits, from custom loudspeaker voicings and protection safeguards to advanced telemetry, helping to speed up deployment and deliver an optimal system operation experience.
- Full control and monitoring for entertainment venues: Deploy intuitive user control interface for any operator in the venue. Similarly, enlist Q-SYS Reflect to remotely monitor and enable system visibility, even allowing 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 lets you deliver a singular audio, video, and control experience venue-wide.
| SPECIFICATIONS | PL-LA8 |
| Enclosure configuration | Bass Reflex, two-way passive/bi-amp line array loudspeaker |
| Transducers | LF: 8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet HF: Compression driver, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil |
| Coverage (horizontal x vertical) | 100° x 15° |
| System bandwidth (-10 dB with EQ) | 61 Hz-20 kHz (no subwoofer) |
| System sensitivity | 101.2 dB @ 1 W/1 m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 126 dB @ 1 W/1 m |
| System power rating | 46 Vrms, continuous 250 W @ 8 Ω |
| Connectors | 2x Speakon NL4 (cable connector not provided) 1x Euroblock (parallel to Speakon): Solid wire 8-24 AWG, 4 poles |
| Recommended amplifiers | Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers up to four (4) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4 up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 4K4 |
| Rigging angles | 0.5, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
| Deployment ** | Ground stacking 4x PL-LA8 (requires PL-LA8-AF Array Frame) Flyable up to 14x PL-LA8 (requires PL-LA8-AF Array Frame) |
| Enclosure material: | Impact-resistant ABS |
| Enclosure color | Black (RAL 9011) |
| Weatherization | IP54 Stainless screws UV and Corrosion treated grille Aluminum Rigging Hydrophobic Stainless Steel Mesh behind grille Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland |
| Dimensions | 10.7 x 20.1 x 13.7 in (272 x 512 x 349 mm) |
| Weight | 30 lb (13.5 kg) |
*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
** Consult the User Manual for Factor of Safety information
All specifications are subject to change without notice.