L-ACOUSTICS Takes The K Platform To The Next Level

L-ACOUSTICS presents a plethora of new electro-acoustic breakthroughs implemented on the K Platform at Prolight & Sound Frankfurt 2009, Stand 8.00 Hall B32. As well as the new generation of K line source arrays - KUDO and the forthcoming K1 - the K platform also includes:

• The LA-RAK touring rack fitted with LA8 amplified controller
• LA-NETWORK MANAGER control software

Power resources on the LA8 amplified controller have been unleashed and optimised for live sound signals with high dynamic range. The Power Management engine operates on low frequency signal reproduction with the dual objective of:

• Delivering the maximum power at the time of signal attack
• Optimising RMS Power regulation for long term protection

The KUDO system now delivers a staggering LF performance thanks to a new 25 Hz HP mode which:

• Exploits the full potential of the rear bass reflex vents phase in the region below 50 Hz
• Exploits the new LA8 power management engine for improved LF reproduction

• A "one source", coherent sonic experience - frequencies traditionally covered by subwoofers are handled by the line array
• A significant or even total reduction of the need for subwoofers

The new version of the LA-NETWORK MANAGER for LA4 and LA8/LA RAK adds a new level of flexibility and features to the platform. The most important updates are:

• A new Hybrid Preset design tool for building custom presets
• New Source Matrix for increased I/O routing flexibility
• Group muting to improve system set-up and monitoring during tuning
• New EQ section and Array Morphing

The new LA-NETWORK MANAGER EQ section and Array Morphing tool utilise new filter algorithms in the LA8 amplified controller. Array Morphing allows the user to virtually control characteristics affecting the resulting system frequency response (array size, listening distance, splay angle). The Array Morphing also provides LF compensation. Designed originally for WST Line Source Arrays but applicable to any system, Array Morphing applications include:

• Smoothly adjust the frequency response of a line source array and compensate for different array geometries and conditions of use.
• Provide the same sonic signature to all L-ACOUSTICS® line source systems used in the same installation, and approach a reference standardized frequency response when desirable.
• Offer frequency response flexibility to adapt to various applications: from speech & classical music ("flat" response) to live rock music ("enhanced LF response").