EAW LA460 Speaker System User Manual


 
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SPECIFICATIONS LA460
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email info@eaw.com • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# LA460 999680 (C)/2p/4/7/98 • Printed In USA
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email info@eaw.com • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# LA460-888069 (B)/2 pp/5/1/00 • Printed In USA
FEATURES
• Compact Virtual Array Technology™ three-way system
• Horn-loaded MF/HF (60° x 45° coverage pattern)
• 15-in LF/8-in MF/1.4-in exit HF
• Switchable powering: full range passive or bi-amp
(passive LF/MF)
• For portable use or permanent installation
DESCRIPTION
A 3-way full range system in a trapezoidal enclosure.
Includes a 15-in woofer, a horn-loaded 8-in midrange cone
and a 1.4-in exit/1.75-in voice coil compression driver on a
60° x 45° constant directivity horn. The powering mode is
switchable: passive (3-way crossover) or bi-amplified (pas-
sive low/mid crossover).
APPLICATIONS
The LA460 applies Virtual Array Technology to small venue
performance in both portable applications and permanent
installations. With EAW’s mathematically correct midrange
flare, pattern control is maximized throughout the vocal
region providing exceptional speech intelligibility in a
compact enclosure. Six year warranty.
Applications include:
Band PA Dance Clubs Portable A/V
PHYSICAL
LF Subsystem 1x 15-in, vented
MF Subsystem 1x 8-in cone, horn-loaded
HF Subsystem 1x 1.4-in exit/1.75-in voicecoil
compression driver on constant
directivity horn
Configuration 3-way, full range
Powering Mode Switchable: passive (3-way
crossover) or bi-amplified (passive
LF/MF crossover)
Controls (switches, knobs) Powering mode switch
Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoidal
Enclosure Materials Baltic birch plywood
Finish Black polyurethane
Connectors 2x Neutrik NL4 Speakon
Suspension Hardware (3) 3-position flytracks with
integral 3/8"-16 threaded
mounting points (2 top and 1 back)
Grille
Vinyl Coated Perforated Steel, Arced
Options CP460 caste pallet (255042)
Flyclip w/ring (179001)
Flyclip w/hook (179002)
Recommended Complementary Systems
Sub Bass LA118/LA128
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
Height 36.0 914
Width (Front) 20.76 527
Width (Rear) 14.23 364
Depth 19.47 495
Trapezoid Angle 10° per Side
Weights Pounds Kilograms
Net Weight 114 51.8
Shipping Weight 125 56.5
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m)
±3 dB 62 Hz to 20 kHz
-10 dB 45 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
Full Range 97
Bi-amped LF/MF 97
Bi-amped HF 108
Impedance (Ohms)
Full Range 8
Bi-amped LF/MF 8
Bi-amped HF 8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
Full Range 500
Bi-amped LF/MF 500
Bi-amped HF 150
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL @ 1m)
Full Range Peak 130.0
Bi-amped LF/MF Peak 130.0
Bi-amped HF Peak 136.0
Full Range Long Term 124.0
Bi-amped LF/MF Long Term 124.0
Bi-amped HF Long Term 130.0
Nominal Coverage Angle, -6 dB Points (degrees)
Horizontal 60
Vertical 45
Recommended High-Pass Frequency
24 dB/Octave 45 Hz