Vertus CLA 406A and 118SA: line array for fixed installations and direct FBT sound

The Italian manufacturer has created the Vertus CLA system with the aim of extending the technology of the pure line array, A success in the field of professional audio, to a new range of applications, both in fixed installations, as for direct sound.

With an elegant design, Functional and discreet to integrate into any space, the Vertus CLA column system of FBT (whose products it markets Magnetron in Spain) It is compact and offers "a high sound quality capable of successfully solving situations where conventional systems are not suitable", As they point out from this company.

Compared to traditional two-way systems, The sound is distributed in a much more uniform way in the listening area, regardless of whether the application is outdoor or indoor, or in an acoustically complicated environment due to reverberation.

The cylindrical wavefront of the CLA system projects sound forward very precisely and coherently, No poor performance over typical reverb in conventional speakers, directing acoustic energy where it is not needed, especially towards floor or ceiling. Even the acoustic feedback generated by microphones is greatly reduced compared to conventional boxes..

The CLA406A case is constructed of birch plywood, with internal metal reinforcements that ensure its stability. It consists of four custom speakers of 6.5 "and neodymium tweeter in large format of 1.4 ", with 2.5" coil, to obtain a frequency response of 65 at 20kHz.

The waveguide, specifically designed for this product and optimized by BEM (Finite element simulation), It has a horizontal dispersion of 100x 25º vertically, with low distortion due to optimal load seen by the transducer diaphragm. The waveguide height allows optimal vertical control over the entire transducer usage band and allows the joining of two systems in a consistent manner, beyond 18kHz.

The CLA406A amplifier module is built on cast aluminum with natural dissipation, with 600W for the bass track and 300W for the treble, with class D amplification. The latest generation of DSP algorithms offers eight presets that ensure perfect sound in every application, plus generous headroom margin for maximum signal reliability and integrity.

The case is equipped with two aluminum handles with rubber inserts, In addition to twelve fixing points that make it an extremely versatile system. By means of optional accessories it is possible to attach two CLA406A, with angles of 0º – 10º – 20º, with adjacent waveguide for increased range, or one box on top of the other for short and medium distances. Additional accessories are available to suspend the system, as well as to include the CLA118S subwoofer for a fully flown.

The CLA118SA subwoofer is made of birch plywood, with a B speaker&18" C with bass-reflex port, with an extensive aerodynamic flow zone that ensures that there is no power compression and very little turbulence in said port. The Class D amplifier, It is built on cast aluminum with natural dissipation, with 1,200W of power. Integrated DSP offers filtering capabilities, Equalization and protection.

When CLA406A performance needs to be extended, especially in live music apps, the CLA118SA, also modular, can act as support and base of column CLA406A, as it incorporates an M20 slit in the upper part of the subwoofer.

CLA406A is a true professional line array that, Despite its compact size, is capable of delivering a high SPL level of up to 133dB, and integrate into any environment that requires high sound quality and powerful directional control.

System Features:

CLA 406A:

• 600W + 300W.
• 133 dB SPL.
• Active column line array.
• Two-way amplified active column system.
• Four custom 6.5" low-frequency speakers with 1.5" coil.
• B-neodymium treble motor&1.4" C with 2.5" coil.
• Wide FBT waveguide with dispersion 100º H x 25º V.
• Frequency response 65 – 20kHz.
• Class D amplifiers of 600Wrms for low frequency and 300Wrms for high, with switched source.
• DSP processor with eight EQ presets.
• Control panel with XLR input and loop output, volume, Presets, High pass filter and grounding.
• Neutrik powerCON input and output power connectors.
• Birch plywood 12 Mm. with anti-scratch paint.
• Twelve anchor points above and below to use accessories that allow suspended installation of a pair of CLA406A, with angles of 0º – 10º – 20º in the vertical plane.
• Top inclined 10º to couple two columns without damaging the space between the waveguides and have a consistent wavefront on the 18 khz.
• Mounting also on tube of 35 Mm. for floor supports.
• Ideal for live music applications, complemented by the CLA 118SA subwoofer, also for fixed installations.

CLA 118SA:

• Active subwoofer with processing.
• 1.200W – 138 dB SPL.
• Active subwoofer with bass-reflex.
• Cone of B&C 18" high excursion with 3" coil.
• Frequency response of 33 to 100 hz.
• 1,200Wrms Class D power amplifier with switched source.
• DSP processor with up to eight presets, Cardioid and Delay settings.
• Control panel with XLR input and loop output, volume, Presets, Delay, Phase 0º-180º and grounding.
• Neutrik powerCON input and output power connectors.
• Birch plywood 15 Mm. with anti-scratch paint. Stackable.
• Cleft M20 (20 Mm.) on top to attach a speaker bar and cast aluminum side handles with rubber inserts.
• Optional swivel wheels 80 Mm.
• Designed for low frequency extension and CLA406A reinforcement, especially for live music applications.

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