Overview
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
Specifications
- Enclosure configuration: Bass Reflex, two-way passive/bi-amp line array loudspeaker
- LF transducer: 8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet
- HF transducer: 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
- System power rating: 46 Vrms, continuous 250 W @ 8 Ω
- Connectors: 2x Speakon NL4; 1x Euroblock (parallel to Speakon), solid wire 8–24 AWG, 4 poles
- Recommended amplifiers: Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers
- Amplifier loading: up to 4 loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4; up to 2 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 with stainless screws, UV/corrosion-treated grille, aluminum rigging, hydrophobic stainless steel mesh, IP65 sealed input cup with gland
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 20.1 x 13.7 in (272 x 512 x 349 mm)
- Weight: 30 lb (13.5 kg)