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Communications Product Line Card Communications Product Line Card Mass-Notification, Public Address, and Background Music Public Address Electronics Public Address Public Address Horn Loudspeakers Ceiling & Surface Mount Speakers PLENA EASY LINE Bosch high-efficiency horn loudspeakers Versatility, reliability Bosch has a complete line-up of in-ceiling and provide excellent speech reproduction and and ease of use: this surface mount speakers for any application. sound distribution for a wide scope of outdoor is what PLENA Public applications. They are ideal for sports grounds, LHM0606/00 Address Easy Line is all about. The PLENA prod- parks, exhibitions, factories and swimming The LHM0606/00 is a cost-effective pools. ucts offer an ideal solution for small- to mid- full range loudspeaker that is suitable sized installations. Various system elements can for speech reproduction and basic LBC 3481/00 be combined and tailored to fit practically any background music in shops, depart- The Bosch LBC 3481/00 Horn Loud- location: from a simple public address system ment stores, schools, offices, sports speaker is specifically designed for to a customized 2-zone configuration. halls, hotels and restaurants. The speaker as- excellent sound reproduction in ma- sembly consists of a single-piece, 6W dual cone rine applications and other industrial PLENA Matrix loudspeaker and frame, with a 100V matching environments. It is rugged, water- and dust- The PLENA matrix Digital Sound transformer mounted on the back. System enables users to achieve protected, and resistant to the corrosive effects superb audio performance. With of seawater and most industrial atmospheres. LBC 3951/11 Suitable for both stationary and mobile systems, audio quality tailored for a wide The LBC3951/11 is your go-to all- offering good acoustic performance. range of applications — including live music, purpose loudspeaker when ease of background music, high-demand speech en- installation plays a important role, LBC 3482/00 vironments and zone announcement (up to 8 for instance in large projects. This The LBC 3482/00 is designed for use zones) — the PLENA matrix system delivers full compact, 6W loudspeaker allows for exception- in voice alarm systems and is compli- featured digital audio control, with maximum ally fast, push-in-place installation thanks to its ant with emergency standards. The flexibility and reliability. Typical applications for spring-loaded mounting clips. this system include retail, restaurants, lower horn loudspeaker has built-in protec- tion to ensure that, in the event of a education and small offices. LC1 Modular Ceiling Loudspeaker Range fire, damage to the loudspeaker does The LC1 loudspeaker range offers not result in failure of the circuit to which it is PAVIRO a choice of five loudspeakers dis- PAVIRO is a unique, high-qual- connected. The edges of the horns are covered tinguished by input power, opening with a PVC profile for protection against impact ity Public Address and EN54- angle and sound reproduction. The certified Voice Evacuation System that also damage.They are light grey (RAL 7035), and are speakers offer excellent speech and water and dust protected. delivers professional quality sound. The system music reproduction, while the wide has an integrated message manager for sched- range of modular mounting accessories offer LH3-UC25XS and LH3-UC25XL uled/triggered events (bells, voice messaging, optimal mounting flexibility. etc), and it is scalable from 1 zone count to 492 The Bosch LH3-UC25XS and zones while always keeping required amplifier LH3-UC25XL Horn Loudspeakers LC4 Ceiling Loudspeaker Range are specifically designed and quantities low. This highly adaptable system The LC4 offers excellent speech re- makes it ideal for small- to mid-sized offices, approved for installations where explosive production and background music in gas-air mixtures are likely to be present. They regional airports, mid-sized hotels, factories, indoor public address applications. schools, and department stores. are suitable for use in all gas groups including Including the back box, the speaker is only hydrogen. 3.74” deep which makes it ideal for low ceilings. PRAESIDEO Thanks to a wide coverage of 180°, fewer loud- LH1-UC30E PRAESIDEO is ideal speakers are needed to cover a room. for medium and The LH1-UC30E Music Horn large-scale public Loudspeaker features a two-way Hemi-directional Loudspeaker address and voice alarm applications such as system, resulting in an extended The Bosch Hemi-directional international airports, large shopping centers, frequency range and high sensitivity. This makes Loudspeaker projects consistent hotels and universities. The system has an it the ideal horn for high quality speech and and high quality sound, ensuring integrated message manager for scheduled/trig- superb reproduction of background music and music reproduction. gered events (bells, voice messaging, etc), and high speech intelligibility for paging or emer- can route background music to a virtually unlim- gency calls. The pendant mount is perfect for ited number of zones. The system has built-in large spaces with high ceilings and can cover redundancy and complies to EN54 standards extremely large areas (6,500 sq. ft.), which for emergency evacuation. The complementary could replace 8 normal loudspeakers, reducing amplifiers can be centrally or remotely located install costs. which allows for maximum system flexibility. Fast access to both Bosch and EV products at www.electrovoice.com/contractors The Bosch Communication Contractor guide is a tool that will help you navigate through a selection of the extensive Bosch & Electro-voice portfolio and find the right solution to any audio need. Background & Foreground Music ELECTRO-VOICE EVID SERIES SPEAKERS ZXI SERIES SPEAKERS/POWERED & PASSIVE Electro-Voice EVID Loudspeakers ZX1i Loudspeakers beautify not only the sound of a room, but also the looks. Designed The ZX1i Loudspeaker line is to have best in class sonic characteristics and stunning high fidelity, at home in any installed or EVID is typically at home in retail environments, boardrooms, restau- portable application, from rants, and bars. commercial sound to clubs, houses of worship, stages, arenas and stadiums. The 8” EVID FLUSH MOUNT SERIES EVID SURFACE MOUNT SPEAKERS two-way system rivals sound of larger speaker systems EVID FM 4.2: Dual 4” Flush Mount - 70 V EVID 6.2: Dual 6” Two-Way System while the Automatic Trans- EVID FM 6.2: Dual 6” Flush Mount - 70 V EVID 4.2: Dual 4” Two-Way System former Saturation Compen- EVID 3.2: Dual 3” Two-Way System sation preserves the low end and protects EVID FM 4.2 and 6.2 flush-mount- the system. 8Ω or 70V operation. Optional ed loudspeaker systems are a com- The EVID 3.2 and 4.2 surface terminal cover for outdoor use. The ZX1i plete two-way in-wall loudspeaker mount speakers are com- Loudspeaker’s sleek contemporary styling fits package. The package consists of pact full range loudspeakers in anywhere. a bezel assembly, grille, rear enclo- ideal for indoor and outdoor sure, and an internal line-matching applications requiring high- transformer. These flush mounts quality sound. It’s shape and PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONES LOUDSPEAKERS provide a shallow profile, ideal for size make it nearly invisible for tight wall or ceiling spaces. The tuned passive use in background/foreground Live Performance: ND Series radiator extends bass, enhancing perfor- music systems for restaurants, The new ND Series mi- mance. The FM loudspeakers provide wide bars, patios, retail, and other crophone family consists dispersion, high-efficiency, high-maximum applications of 4 different vocal mi- output, ease of installation, and wide-range crophones. Each model reproduction of music or voice. The EVID 6.2 is an extended-range loudspeaker is equipped with features ideal for indoor and outdoor applications that are unique to both requiring high-quality sound. Its extended range its price point and its particular application – EVID COMPACT SOUND and smooth bass provide ample SPL levels in all designed to offer superior sound quality, larger environments such as shopping malls, acoustic control and robustness. At the heart EVID S44: Surface Mount Subwoofer and 4 sports bars, health clubs, and so on. of the new dynamic models is a new large- Surface Mount Satellite Speak- diaphragm capsule design which takes the mi- ers (Black) All models are available in black or white, and crophone to new levels of sonic performance. can easily be painted to match the décor. Trans- The right ND Series model can be selected for EVID S44W: Surface Mount Subwoofer former versions are also available for constant optimal results based on application and room and 4 Surface Mount Satellite voltage systems. EVID’s mounting system also volume. Speakers (White) provides greater range of aiming angles in both horizontal and vertical planes than other types. Installation: Polar Choice EVID Compact Sound Systems The EV Polar Choice range is The EVID Compact EVID CEILING SPEAKERS a versatile microphone family Sound System contains that can be used for instance a sub and 4 satellite EVID C12.2: 12” Two-Way Ceiling Speaker on a podium or as a table- speakers. Mix and EVID C8.2: 8” Two-Way Ceiling Speaker top microphone. The range match an in-ceiling EVID C4.2: 4” Two-Way Ceiling Speaker consists of high quality mi- or surface-mount sub crophones with consistent voicing optimized with any combination The EVID C12.2 loudspeaker system for speech. Users can select polar patterns of satellites; Surface- is a high efficiency two-way ceiling directly on the microphone (Omnidirectional, mount, pendant or ceil- loudspeaker package for high ceil- Cardioid, Supercardioid and Hypercardioid), ing speakers. The versatile Compact Sound ing applications. The loudspeaker to optimize its performance to the specific system provides a full, rich sound from a features the EVID 920-8B transducer, a 12” application. Additionally, an integrated RF visually unobtrusive system. Ideal for retail coaxial with high power handling and 100 dB shield provides strongest protection against or restaurant applications.
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