QSC Audio Products is pleased to introduce the newest
member of the SR Series surround loudspeaker family, the SR-1290. In response
to new audio requirements created by immersive sound formats, the SR-1290
offers high power output, more flexible mounting options, and outstanding sonic
performance in a stylish, cost-effective, compact loudspeaker enclosure.
“The
growing interest in object-based audio and so-called ‘immersive sound’ formats presents
some new challenges to both the theatre owner and the sound system designer,”
says Barry Ferrell, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Business
Unit Manager for QSC’s Cinema Group. “A properly configured system requires
many more surround loudspeakers and amplifier channels, which can mean a
significantly higher cost compared to a 5.1 or 7.1 system. The loudspeakers
must be capable of producing higher output, with features allowing them to be
mounted in non-standard locations, and to be aimed with more precision. And more amplifier channels are needed to
power all of these extra loudspeakers.
The new SR-1290 addresses all of these needs. Since it is a coaxial design, the front
baffle area is much smaller relative to a conventional ‘over-under’ horn and
woofer configuration, resulting in a smaller enclosure, making mounting and
aiming easier. Its high power rating and 4 ohm impedance means it draws more
power from the amplifier and produces greater output compared to most 8 ohm
loudspeakers in its class – which also means smaller amplifiers can be used to
achieve maximum results, minimizing overall equipment costs.”
The
SR-1290 Cinema Surround Loudspeaker features a high-power, long-throw 12"
(305 mm) low-frequency transducer with a coaxially-mounted 1.75" (44 mm)
titanium diaphragm compression driver. In addition to enabling a smaller
enclosure design, coaxial alignment also creates a “point source” radiation
characteristic, so all frequencies are perfectly aligned through the crossover
region, resulting in better sound quality. Since the coaxial driver inherently
produces a conical dispersion pattern, the enclosure can be rotated with no effect
on the coverage pattern.
The
SR-1290 is also designed for safe and secure overhead mounting. The cabinet is constructed of 15-mm Baltic
birch plywood with internal bracing for superior structural integrity. A set of four mounting points centered on the
cabinet’s rear panel allows the use of a multiple angle aiming bracket for
ceiling mount applications where the loudspeaker needs to be aimed directly
downward. Pre-installed speaker-side
hardware allows fast single-installer wall mounting, and brackets support
down-angles of either 15° (standard) or 23° (optional). A traditional U-bracket
(YM-400) is also available. The compact
black enclosure with black grille features the same styling as QSC’s other SR
family surround loudspeakers, so you can easily combine different models (for
example, SR-1290 in front-screen locations and SR-1030 on side and rear walls)
and maintain a consistent aesthetic appearance.
The SR-1290 Surround loudspeaker will be available beginning in September,
2014.
