KUDO
L'Acoustics
KUDO
L'Acoustics KUDO High Performance Multi-Mode Line Source System
This new generation of line source array offers outstanding flexibility with L'ACOUSTICS pioneering Wavefront Sculpture Technology® (WST).
Two patented DOSC waveguides are incorporated in KUDO, allowing WST to be performed either vertically or horizontally. In parallel, coverage pattern adjustment is available in the perpendicular plane using patent-pending K-Louver technology. Mechanically-adjustable K-Louvers provide directivity control for the mid/high section and allow KUDO to be reconfigured with four different coverage pattern settings.
Within the same array, individual enclosures can be configured with different horizontal directivity depending on the shape, width and reverberation properties of the venue, making KUDO extremely flexible with respect to audience geometry matching.
Given the choice of 4 directivity settings and 2 orientation possibilities, KUDO provides the performance equivalent of 8 different loudspeakers. Having such unprecedented flexibility in a high-power, medium format system makes KUDO truly unique.
As a full range 3-way system, KUDO can be used for corporate, classical or theatrical sound reinforcement without subwoofers due to its exceptional low end performance. For touring applications, the addition of subwoofers is recommended.
Two patented DOSC waveguides are incorporated in KUDO, allowing WST to be performed either vertically or horizontally. In parallel, coverage pattern adjustment is available in the perpendicular plane using patent-pending K-Louver technology. Mechanically-adjustable K-Louvers provide directivity control for the mid/high section and allow KUDO to be reconfigured with four different coverage pattern settings.
Within the same array, individual enclosures can be configured with different horizontal directivity depending on the shape, width and reverberation properties of the venue, making KUDO extremely flexible with respect to audience geometry matching.
Given the choice of 4 directivity settings and 2 orientation possibilities, KUDO provides the performance equivalent of 8 different loudspeakers. Having such unprecedented flexibility in a high-power, medium format system makes KUDO truly unique.
As a full range 3-way system, KUDO can be used for corporate, classical or theatrical sound reinforcement without subwoofers due to its exceptional low end performance. For touring applications, the addition of subwoofers is recommended.
Product Weight: 191.4 lbs
Dimensions: 34.5"W x 14"H x 27.1"D
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Frequency Response
Frequency response: 50 - 18k Hz (± 3 dB) (3WX preset)
Usable bandwidth: 40 - 20k Hz (- 10 dB)
Sensitivity1
LF: 96 dB SPL, 50 - 300 Hz
MF: 102 dB SPL, 300 - 2k Hz
HF: 115 dB SPL, 2 - 18 kHz
Power Rating2
Long Term
LF: 2 x 60 Vrms, 2x 450Wrms, 2x 1800W peak
MF: 50 Vrms, 315 Wrms, 1250W peak
HF: 24 Vrms, 75 Wrms, 300W peak
Recommended Amplification
LF: 2 x 900 W
MF: 625 W
HF: 300 W
Nominal Impedance
LF: 2 x 8 Ω
MF: 8 Ω
HF: 8 Ω
Nominal Coverage (vertical WST line source) (-6dB)3
Horizontal
symmetrical 50° or 110° (+0° -10°)
asymmetrical 25°/55° or 55°/25°
Vertical, defined by the array: 0°-10° inter-enclosure angles at 1° resolution
System Output4 (Continuous SPL)
Flat Array
One enclosure: 130 dB
Two enclosures: 136 dB
Four enclosures: 142 dB
Maximum Curvature Array
One enclosure: 130 dB
Two enclosures: 133 dB 20° vertical coverage
Four enclosures: 135 dB 40° vertical coverage
Components
LF: 2 x 12" weather-resistant loudspeakers (4" voice coil, bass-reflex loaded)
MF: 4 x 5" weather-resistant loudspeakers
HF: 2 x 1" compression drivers mounted on patented DOSC waveguide module
Physical Characteristics
Connectors: 2x Neutrik Speakon NL8
Material: 15 mm, 30 mm Baltic birch plywood
Finish: Maroon-gray™
Grill: Black epoxy perforated steel with acoustically transparent, technically-advanced grille cloth
Rigging: Integrated flying hardware and handles
Notes
1. Sensitivity is the average SPL measured over the component’s rated bandwidth (50° K-Louver setting).
2. Power rating displays the long term RMS power handling capacity using pink noise with a 10 dB crest factor over the component’s rated bandwidth.
3. Directivity is averaged over the 1-10 kHz range
4. System Output gives the unweighted SPL output of the system referenced to 1 m, including preset equalization and band leveling adjustment as measured under freefield conditions using the 3WX preset and 50° K-Louver setting.
Frequency response: 50 - 18k Hz (± 3 dB) (3WX preset)
Usable bandwidth: 40 - 20k Hz (- 10 dB)
Sensitivity1
LF: 96 dB SPL, 50 - 300 Hz
MF: 102 dB SPL, 300 - 2k Hz
HF: 115 dB SPL, 2 - 18 kHz
Power Rating2
Long Term
LF: 2 x 60 Vrms, 2x 450Wrms, 2x 1800W peak
MF: 50 Vrms, 315 Wrms, 1250W peak
HF: 24 Vrms, 75 Wrms, 300W peak
Recommended Amplification
LF: 2 x 900 W
MF: 625 W
HF: 300 W
Nominal Impedance
LF: 2 x 8 Ω
MF: 8 Ω
HF: 8 Ω
Nominal Coverage (vertical WST line source) (-6dB)3
Horizontal
symmetrical 50° or 110° (+0° -10°)
asymmetrical 25°/55° or 55°/25°
Vertical, defined by the array: 0°-10° inter-enclosure angles at 1° resolution
System Output4 (Continuous SPL)
Flat Array
One enclosure: 130 dB
Two enclosures: 136 dB
Four enclosures: 142 dB
Maximum Curvature Array
One enclosure: 130 dB
Two enclosures: 133 dB 20° vertical coverage
Four enclosures: 135 dB 40° vertical coverage
Components
LF: 2 x 12" weather-resistant loudspeakers (4" voice coil, bass-reflex loaded)
MF: 4 x 5" weather-resistant loudspeakers
HF: 2 x 1" compression drivers mounted on patented DOSC waveguide module
Physical Characteristics
Connectors: 2x Neutrik Speakon NL8
Material: 15 mm, 30 mm Baltic birch plywood
Finish: Maroon-gray™
Grill: Black epoxy perforated steel with acoustically transparent, technically-advanced grille cloth
Rigging: Integrated flying hardware and handles
Notes
1. Sensitivity is the average SPL measured over the component’s rated bandwidth (50° K-Louver setting).
2. Power rating displays the long term RMS power handling capacity using pink noise with a 10 dB crest factor over the component’s rated bandwidth.
3. Directivity is averaged over the 1-10 kHz range
4. System Output gives the unweighted SPL output of the system referenced to 1 m, including preset equalization and band leveling adjustment as measured under freefield conditions using the 3WX preset and 50° K-Louver setting.