ATC launches SCM45A Pro high-performance three-way active loudspeaker

 

 

"Any body who knows ATC will recognise that we very rarely release a completely new loudspeaker model,” maintains Newman, before adding: “All of our products have a very long history, each evolving to become what they are today. The SCM45A Pro is especially exciting since not only is it a completely new addition to the range, but it’s also the first ATC three-way professional monitor to incorporate our new high-performance SH25-76S dual- suspension tweeter. The SCM45A Pro also incorporates a new variant of our existing SB50-164 short-coil bass driver, which we designed and engineered specifically to operate in a parallel wired pair. Given that the efficiency of our three-way models is essentially set by the bass driver, the larger combined radiating area of the two 6.5-inch bass drivers increases system efficiency, putting less demand on each individual bass driver and reducing drive unit excursion for a given SPL and low frequency response. This results in further reduced non-linear distortions in the bass drivers’ 20Hz to 380Hz operating band. With the addition of our renowned hand-built, soft dome midrange and the new SH25-76S dual-suspension tweeter, the drive units in the loudspeaker constitute a formidable trio.”

 

Those drive units are powered by ATC’s proprietary active Tri - AmpPack, a three-channel discrete MOSFET Class A/B design with 150W, 60W, and 25W for the bass, mid, and high frequency ranges, respectively. Revealingly, the SCM45A Pro is physically symmetrical — not mirror imaged, and is suitably sized for placement on or behind a console meter bridge. It is ideally suited, therefore, to positioning as a centre speaker between other SCM45A Pros and also ATC’s acclaimed SCM50ASL Pro three-way active loudspeakers. “Every aspect of the loudspeaker has been laboured over — from the drive units and amplifier design to the cabinet,” concludes Newman. “The result is a compact, yet high-performance professional monitor worthy of taking its place in our professional monitor range.”

 

ATC’s US distributor, TransAudio Group, is showcasing the SCM45A Pro in Hall A, Booth #6945 at The NAMM Show 2015, January 22-25, in Anaheim, California. Come check it out.

 

 

The SCM45A Pro high-performance three-way active loudspeaker will be shipping from February 16, 2015, available worldwide from any authorised ATC stockist for £7,042.00 GBP (plus VAT) per pair.

 

For more detailed information, please visit the SCM45A Pro product webpage here: