Q-SYS PL-CA
Two-way, full-range coaxial loudspeaker
The Q-SYS PL-CA family is composed of two-way, full-range coaxial loudspeakers that offer wide, symmetrical coverage in a compact enclosure, making them ideal for applications when they are closer to listeners and/or where controlled coverage is not a requirement.
Features
- Five sizes available for optimal flexibility
- Weatherized (IP54) wooden enclosure for indoor and protected outdoor environments
- Pairing with Q-SYS CX-Q 4ch network amplifiers enables custom voicings and filter sets for quicker deployment and better sonic performance
Benefits
- Deliver the right system for your customers: PL Series loudspeakers provide an abundance of options to ensure the right loudspeaker solution anywhere in the venue that requires higher performance audio. All PL Series loudspeakers feature a weatherized enclosure (IP54 rating), making them a perfect choice for indoor or protected outdoor applications. Pairing them with the Q-SYS Platform, including Q-SYS processing and network amplifiers extends several unique benefits from custom voicings and protection safeguards to advanced telemetry, helping to speed up deployment and deliver a more holistic system operation experience.
- Full control and monitoring for Entertainment: The Q-SYS Platform offers a full-featured control engine that lets you deploy the right level of intuitive user control and system visibility for each stakeholder in the venue. Design an advanced system control interface with Q-SYS UCI Editor for the sound operators, containing any combination of gain, preset triggers, status indicators, telemetry data and more. Similarly, enlist Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager to remotely monitor and manage the integrity of your system from anywhere, and even allow an offsite technician to identify and troubleshoot issues from any web browser.
- Seamless Q-SYS experience: PL Series performance loudspeakers are part of a comprehensive Q-SYS system portfolio that delivers a holistic audio, video, and control experience for the entire venue. Whether you need foreground reinforcement for your performance area, background music in lobbies or ancillary areas, collaboration in meeting rooms, wide area audio distribution or third-party device integration and automation, the Q-SYS Platform ties these pieces together to deliver a uniquely tailored experience throughout.
Applications
| SPECIFICATIONS | PL-CA5 | PL-CA6 | PL-CA8 | PL-CA12 | PL-CA15 |
| Enclosure Configuration | Two-way, full-range coaxial loudspeaker in bass reflex enclosure | ||||
| Tranducers | LF: 5 in (127mm), 1.5 in (38 mm) voice coil Coaxial tweeter: 1 in (25mm) voice coil | LF: 6 in (170 mm), 1.75 in (44.5 mm) voice coil Coaxial HF: compression driver, 1.4 in (35.5 mm) voice coil | LF: 8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50.8 mm) voice coil, neodymium Coaxial HF: compression driver, 1.4 in (35.5 mm) voice coil | LF: 12 in (320 mm), 3 in (72.6 mm) voice coil, neodymium Coaxial HF: compression driver, 3 in (76.2 mm) voice coil | LF: 15 in (380 mm), 3 in (72.6 mm) voice coil, neodymium Coaxial HF: compression driver, 3 in (76.2 mm) voice coil |
| Coverage | 115° conical DMT | 115° conical DMT | 110° conical DMT | 80° conical DMT | 80° conical DMT |
| System Bandwidth (-10 dB with EQ) | 76 Hz - 20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 61 Hz - 20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 59 Hz -20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 38 Hz -20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 37 Hz -20 kHz (no subwoofer) |
| System Sensitivity | 88 dB 1W/1m | 93 dB 1W/1m | 97 dB 1W/1m | 102 dB 1W/1m | 100 dB 1W/1m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 107 dB | 111 dB | 115 dB (passive) 116 dB (bi-amp) | 119 dB (passive) 120.5 dB (bi-amp) | 120 dB (passive) 122 dB (bi-amp) |
| Connectors | 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 14 AWG, 4 poles | 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 14 AWG, 4 poles | 2x Speakon NL4 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 8 AWG, 4 poles | 2x Speakon NL4 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 8 AWG, 4 poles | 2x Speakon NL4 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 8 AWG, 4 poles |
| Recommended Amplifiers | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 8 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 4 per ch) CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 3 per ch) CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 2 per ch) CX-Q 2K4 (up to 1 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 2 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 1 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 2 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 1 per ch) |
| Enclosure Material: | Exterior plywood | ||||
| Enclosure Color: | Black (RAL 9011) | ||||
| Weatherization | IP54 External plywood Stainless screws Treated grille vs. UV and corrosion Hydrophobic stainless steel mesh behind grille Polyurea Paint Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland | ||||
| Dimensions | 7.1 x 7.9 x 7.1 in (181 x 200 x 180 mm) | 12.5 x 8.7 x 7.1 in (316 x 220 x 180.5 mm) | 16.1 x 11 x 9.3 in (410 x 280 x 236 mm) | 23.5 x 15.7 x 13.8 in (597 x 400 x 350.4 mm) | 26 x 17.3 x 15.2 in (660 x 440x 386.5 mm) |
| Weight | 8.8 lb (4 kg) | 13.4 lb (6.1 kg) | 24 lb (10.9 kg) | 44 lb (20 kg) | 50.7 lb (23 kg) |
| Optional Accessories (sold separately) | PL-CA5-YM horizontal yoke mount PL-DC24-FM flush mount (ceiling or wall) | PL-CA6-YM horizontal yoke mount | PL-CA8-YM horizontal yoke mount | PL-CA12-YM horizontal yoke mount PL-CA12-LK link to suspend PL-CA12 with PL-SUB15 | PL-CA15-YM horizontal yoke mount |
*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
All specifications are subject to change without notice.