JBL Professional has added the VTX S28 and VTX G28 subwoofers to the VTX Line Array Series
The VTX S28 and G28 are dual 18-inch subwoofers, each using two 2269H 18-inch transducers. These feature Differential Drive technology with two voice coils, two neodymium magnets and extremely high peak-to peak excursion. Both models are reverse cardioid-arrayable.
The VTX S28 can be suspended or ground-stacked and is cardioid-arrayable in either configuration. Compatible with VTX V25 suspension, the S28 can be suspended at the top of V25 arrays to extend the effective low-frequency line length, providing improved vertical pattern control combined with improved rear rejection when used in cardioid mode.
Alternatively, S28 arrays (cardioid or front-firing) can be suspended beside or behind V25 arrays. For theatrical sound design, the S28 can be suspended in the middle of flown V25 arrays to give balcony and floor coverage. Larger cardioid configurations are also effective where S28 is suspended or ground-stacked in multiple cardioid blocks, each block consisting of three enclosures.
The VTX G28 is ground-stackable, but with a practical form factor for convenient stacking and additional enclosure volume, plus port tuning that delivers sub performance down to 22Hz @ -10 dB.
Like all VTX Series models, the S28 and G28 feature Crown Audio VRack DSP and amplification. VRack is a rugged touring rack fitted with three Crown I-Tech HD Series power amplifiers, power input panel, and custom-engineered input/output panels that is available in two configurations: VRack 12000 and VRack four 3500 are loaded with three IT 12000HD and three IT four 3500HD amplifiers, respectively.
Apart from the performance advantage of a standard package ensuring that VTX Series enclosures are optimally powered and processed, VRack ensures compatibility for cross rental between VTX Network Partners. Since VRack is supplied with all components installed and internally connected, there is also no need for laborious rack building; no chance that a component might be improperly connected; and a dramatically lower chance of connection failure.
VTX’s proprietary suspension system is streamlined for fast set-up with fewer pinning operations and high security. A custom-designed protective cover and dolly makes transport easy and rigging fast, efficient and safe. Vertical Transporters will allow transport of four V25 enclosures or three S28 enclosures in front-firing or cardioid mode.
‘These new models truly represent a breakthrough in subwoofer design,’ says Paul Bauman, Senior Manager of Tour Sound, JBL Professional.
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