USA - Bose introduced an enhanced and expanded family of Panaray LT loudspeakers. The five-product line includes two new loudspeakers: the Panaray LT 9402 loudspeaker and the Panaray LT MB24 modular bass loudspeaker. These new options, along with improvements to the Panaray LT 9702, 4402 and 3202 mid/high loudspeakers, create a product family that delivers a variety of sound pressure levels (SPLs) and dispersion patterns to meet the demands of large and medium-sized venues - including long-throw speaker-to-listener distances, challenging room acoustics, and high SPL requirements.

"The improved performance and visual appeal of the Panaray LT loudspeakers provide more options for consultants, system designers and contractors," said Frank Van Heyghen, business director, professional systems division Europe. "This line accommodates venues where quality sound, intelligibility and appearance are important, including stadiums, arenas, auditoriums, discotheques, nightclubs and theatres."

Each of the four mid/high LT Series III loudspeaker models delivers a high degree of pattern control, so dispersion can be more effectively directed for clearer, more intelligible sound - essential in reaching visitors in case of an emergency. Bose 11.5-centimeters proprietary V2 drivers - engineered specifically for professional applications - provide smooth sound and high reliability. Their design includes an integrated heat sink, which improves heat dissipation and helps extend speaker life.

New loudspeaker enclosures are built with 10-ply, marine-grade Baltic birch wood for greater durability and strength. Sixteen threaded stainless steel rigging points - four top, four bottom and four on each side - allow for convenient rigging with industry-standard hardware. The size and shape of each Series III LT cabinet has been designed so when arrayed properly, it can produce a coherent wave-front at critical mid and high frequencies. This significantly reduces interference caused by signal overlap and resulting gaps in sound coverage. As a result, the speech intelligibility and music experience is more natural.

The new Panaray LT MB24 modular bass loudspeaker uses an exclusive Bose design that configures two 30.5-centimeters woofers in a patented acoustic enclosure. This engineering enables the LT MB24 loudspeaker to deliver high SPL (123dB) and wide bandwidth (40Hz - 250Hz) without audible port noise. The LT MB24 loudspeaker is acoustically and aesthetically compatible with LT mid/high loudspeakers, and the size of the enclosure allows system designers to configure speakers in broadside or endfire arrays.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)


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