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Reinforcement Speakers REINFORCEMENT SPEAKERS SRM350 Active Loudspeaker SWA1501/ The SRM350 brings studio- SWA1801 monitor sound quality to a The SWA1501 15-inch world inundated with big, inef- and the SWA-1801 18- ficient PA speakers. This 2-way inch are high output, bi-amplified active loudspeak- active subwoofer systems er easily out-performs the com- & feature newly designed PADH1079 PADH1279 PAH1280 petitions’ larger active models high precision transducers thanks to the combined efforts combined with application specific amplifier PYLE PADH Series of the Mackie Active technology. They have been designed using Engineering and world-class Mackie’s belief that live audio subwoofers should Speakers EAW Loudspeaker Design The PADH series features heavy-duty MDF con- focus on the character of the “attack” the device struction with reinforced corners, black-carpeted teams. With innovative Dynamic has. The cabinets are double horn-loaded cham- Bass Boost for full sound at all volume levels, a finish, flush mounted 35mm stand adapter, and bers, and feature XLR balanced inputs with XLR integrated handles. All models are loaded with a Contour control for precision response, and — thru connectors. LIST most importantly — award-winning Mackie premium Kapton voice coil woofer and exhibit SWA1501 ........................................................1199.00 excellent bass response. The compression driver Active speaker design, the SRM350 is in a class SWA1801 ........................................................1599.00 all its own. 165 Watt Bass amplifier and 30 Watt provides warm midrange reproduction and crystal HF amplifier, 10" woofer 2-way, 32 pounds, CALL FOR PRICE clear highs. Includes pairs of parallel-wired built-in limiter, pole-mount socket, shaped for Speakon, 1/4" and “Quick Connect” (Wire Lead upright or floor monitor placement. 61Hz to & Banana) inputs. LIST 22kHz response. Built-in XLR mic/line input. PADH1079 ..10" woofer, 4"x10" horn, LIST 40-20kHz, 250W ..............................57.00 SRM350 ......Active Loudspeaker........................699.00 PADH1279 ..12" woofer, 4"x12" horn, 40-20kHz, CALL FOR PRICE 300W................................................86.00 A2 A8 PADH1289 ..12" woofer, 5"x12" horn, 3x3” piezo tweeters, 50-20kHz, 300W................99.00 PADH151 ....15" woofer, 5"x15" horn, 5x3" piezo tweeters, 35-20kHz, 800W..............129.00 PADH152 ....2 x 15" woofers, 5"x15" horn, 5x3" piezo tweeters, 30-20kHz, 600W..............195.00 SRM450 Active PADH1579 ..15" woofer, 5"x15" horn, 40-20kHz, 400W..............................................120.00 Loudspeaker A6 PADH1589 ..15" woofer, 5"x15" horn, 4x3" piezo SWA1501 Active tweeters, 35-20kHz, 400W..............135.00 Subwoofer, PAH1280 ....12" woofer, 10"x18" horn/midrange/ tweeter, 25-22kHz, 300W..................85.00 C200/ A-Series PASC12 ......Stage Monitor, 12" woofer, 10"x18" horn, C300z Passive Speakers 40-20kHz, 300W ..............................82.00 By combining world-renowned RCF drivers and The A-Series Speakers from New England Audio PMDK101....Accessory kit with 2 x telescoping Mackie power amps into a lightweight and Resource (N.E.A.R.) are not your typical weather speaker stands, 2 - 21ft. 12gauge rugged plastic cabinet, the SRM450 active loud- resistant speakers; these speakers are truly speakon cables, & storage bags ........86.00 speaker translates the fidelity of Mackie’s “Weatherproof.” The unique combination of PMDK102....Accessory kit with 2 x telescoping HR825 studio monitors into the pro sound arena. N.E.A.R.’s patented speaker technology and the speaker stands, 2 - 21ft. 14gauge A 12" low frequency driver and unique three- rugged construction of the Armadillo style cabi- 1/4" cables, & storage bags ..............72.00 piece, wide dispersion horn are paired with built- nets allow N.E.A.R. Speakers to perform beauti- CALL FOR PRICE in 300 and 150 watt power amplifiers respec- fully, however harsh the weather conditions. tively. A Linkwitz-Riley 24db/octave crossover, Each speaker ships with a heavy gauge alu- controls the biamping. The input accepts both minum or stainless steel bracket which is powder mic and line levels signals and electronic time coated to resist scratches and chips. The grille is correction, phase correction and tuned equaliza- made of a composite plastic material which elim- ? tion processing are built-in. Weighing only 51 inates the problem of rust, and the cabinets are pounds, this ultra-portable speaker system offers molded from a unique UV inhibited polypropy- high output and low distortion. As a companion lene making them extremely durable while main- NEED A to the SRM450, the SWA1501 15" active sub- taining excellent acoustic properties. All models woofer with internal 600 watt amplifier may be are covered by a five year warranty. TEMPORARY added to extend frequency response. LIST ALL MODELS LISTED ARE AVAILABLE IN BLACK, SRM450 ........Biamped active loudspeaker ........899.00 WHITE OR FOREST GREEN. LIST C300Z ..........Passive (no amp) version of SRM450, A2 ....6" Alloy Cone Coaxial, 100w, 8 ohms, ......220.00 SOLUTION? 45Hz-20KHz, 123dB SPL ............529.00 A2T ..6" Alloy Cone Coaxial C200 ............10 passive version 4w8w/16w. 70v taps, ................................231.00 of the SRM450 ............................459.00 A6 ....6" 2-Way, 150W, 8 Ohms ..........................286.00 We have thousands of answers. SWA1501 ......Active subwoofer........................1199.00 A6T ..6" 2-Way, 8w/16w/32w, 70v taps ..............297.00 SPM100 ........Locking speaker pole ....................35.00 A8 ....8" 2-Way , 175w, 8 Ohms..........................407.00 GPA700 ........Rolling speaker bag ....................139.99 A8T ..8" 2-Way, 16w32w/64w 70v taps ..............440.00 The majority of items in this catalog CALL FOR PRICE CALL FOR PRICE can be rented. It’s an opportunity to temporarily expand your clients’ existing systems. WWW.FULLDISCOUNT.COM Call and ask for RENTALS today. 78 REINFORCEMENT SPEAKERS VERNAL Loudspeaker ! Featuring all the military-specification reliability of larger Techomad mod- NOTICE els, the Vernal defines a new stan- dard for high-output, super-com- pact, indoor-outdoor loudspeakers. YAMAHA is only available The Vernal features a horn-loaded to contractors. PPHP1259 PPHP1290 PPHP1590 1" ceramic HF driver (which greatly Sorry, not available to music stores. PYLE PPHP Series Molded outperforms the dome tweeters usually found in cabinets of this Plastic Cabinet Speakers size) and a remarkable custom- The PPHP series features heavy-duty molded engineered 5" LF driver that delivers plastic construction with 35mm stand adapter, astonishing bass. A three-layer stainless WeatherTech™ and integrated handles. All models are loaded grill, self-draining cabinet design, and proprietary anti-fun- with a premium Kapton voice coil woofer and gal treatments make the Vernal virtually “unkillable”. An exhibit excellent bass response. The compres- obvious choice for outdoor use, the high output Vernal also sion driver provides warm midrange reproduction shines in high-noise indoor applications, delivering clear and crystal clear highs. Includes pairs of parallel- music and voice reproduction in restaurants and retail envi- wired Speakon, and 1/4" inputs. The 1292A and ronments, churches, etc. The Vernal has 8 molded-in 1592A models are powered versions of the 1290 threaded inserts, allowing easy installation in any orienta- and 1590 with a full-featured 3-channel mixer tion. 14 optional colors by special order (upcharge applies) and power amplifier. The mixer includes dual Priced each. LIST XLR and 1/4" mic inputs, XLR & stereo RCA line VERNAL-15 ....8 ohm ........................................229.00 ins, XLR and 1/4" line outs, master volume, bass VERNAL-15T....Dual mode (8 ohm, 70-volt ......299.67 & treble controls. LIST 10, 20 40, 60 watt taps) PPHP1259 ......12" woofer, 13"x7" horn, 47-18kHz, Club-V Loudspeakers 250W ........................................113.00 CALL FOR PRICE A best buy in price and performance. Great sounding PPHP1290 ......12" woofer, 1.5" compression driver, 40- speakers available in carpet covered, elastomeric spray 22kHz, 200W ............................119.00 Turbosound finished and flyable models. The portable models have PPHP1590 ......15" woofer, 1.75" compression driver, heavy duty handles, pole socket and steel grill. All 30-22kHz, 300W........................169.00 TCS models are 2-way and powered by true compression PPHP1292A ....Powered version of 1290 with 3 ch Series drivers. Custom Eminence drivers are used, the horns mixer ........................................189.00 have a 90x40 constant directivity pattern. Connectors The are Neutrik Speakon and Switchcraft 1/4" with two of PPHP1592A ....Powered version of 1590, with 3 ch Turbosound mixer, 15" woofer ......................259.00 each connector for easy daisy chaining. LIST Contracting S SERIES: ROAD-WORTHY, RUGGED CALL FOR PRICE Speaker Series was CARPET COVERED MODELS designed specifically S112-V ......12", 2-way, 60Hz-16kHz ......................CALL for fixed installations with direct input from S115-V ......15", 2-way, 55Hz-16kHz ......................CALL sound contractors working day to day with real- S215-V ......Dual 15" 2-way, 42Hz-16kHz ..............CALL life install projects. TCS offers flat frequency SM10-V ......10" Floor monitor, 70Hz-20kHz ............CALL response and predictable pattern control across SM12-V ......12" Floor Monitor, 60Hz-16kHz ............CALL their useable frequency
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