Electro-Voice has expanded its installed sound portfolio with three passive column loudspeaker models – the LRC-1060, LRC-1100 and LRC-2100.
Based around purpose-built 2.5-inch drivers and proprietary PaSS dispersion control technology, all LRC (Line Radiator Column) models provide controlled vertical dispersion and smooth frequency response ‘for environments where both audio quality and clean aesthetics are required’.
Available in white or black paintable enclosures suitable for indoor or fully outdoor environments, the loudspeakers offer a low-profile, architecture-friendly choice for main, delay or distributed sound reinforcement duties in houses of worship, outdoor performance structures, hospitality venues, mass transit and commercial interiors. The LRC-1060 and LRC-1100 are certified to IP56c and EN54-24 type B; the LRC-2100 is certified to IP55.
The LRC design concept is focused on ease of installation, with a range of integrator-friendly features. Passive designs with integrated 70/100V + Lo-Z transformers (LRC-1060 and LRC-1100) avoid the complexity of external Hi-Z adapters or active steerable systems. The patent-pending SwifTilt System incorporates a super-compact, multi-function flush/pan/tilt bracket that enables all LRC models to be mounted as close to the wall as possible, while keeping cables and hardware out of sight. This precise boundary loading also optimises bass reproduction. Each model also supports inverted mounting and up-tilt, and all are equipped with multiple rear fly points for suspension, further adding to the LRC’s adaptable design. SwifTilt hardware is included in the box – there are no accessories to remember when specifying LRC!
LRC driver and waveguide configurations are optimised for full-bandwidth clarity and coverage in large and/or reverberant areas, with key features that allow output to be tailored to the space. EV’s proprietary PaSS technology, which features custom-designed phase plugs to extend lobe-free high-frequency output beyond the range of human speech, maximising intelligibility. Unique passive-radiators are used in the LRC-1060 and LRC-1100 to extend the low-frequency output to below 100Hz, making them appropriate for many musical applications.
The higher-output LRC-2100 goes further, using a two-way design and dual-6.5-inch woofers to extend LF response with authority down to 45Hz, for true full-range performance in a single-column format. The LRC-1100 and LRC-2100 include switchable wide/narrow vertical coverage control settings and passive acoustic down-tilt, which focuses energy on the audience without physically tilting the loudspeaker.
The two transformer-equipped models feature EV’s Automatic Saturation Compensation (ASC) technology, which preserves low-frequency response while protecting system electronics from unstable loads when the transformer is engaged, regardless of the number of loudspeakers connected to the line. This suits the LRC-1060 and LRC-1100 to environments that require both high-quality music playback and EN54-24 certified performance, or any application where both linear performance and Hi-Z deployments are required.
All models are tuned to perform best-in-class on any amplifier using the correct high-pass filter, but deliver their best performance when paired with Dynacord DSP Matrix Mix Engines and/or DSP power amplifiers. All models are supported by Ease/Ease Focus3, Preview Loudspeaker Software and SoniCue Sound System Software.
Electro-Voice LRC loudspeakers will be available in Q3 2024.
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