Previewed at Frankfurt's ProLight+Sound, Alcons is now shipping its LR14/90 pro-ribbon line-array. The LR14/90 is a passive 2-way ultra-compact line-array module, to be used in vertical stacked or flown arrays. The very compact design and a maximum SPL of 130dB+ per unit makes the LR14/90 the ideal system for small to medium-sized applications. Especially the throw and even coverage redefine standards in this category.

In a relative short period of time, the LR14/120 has gained a formidable reputation for its unprecedented throw and sound quality in both rental and installation reference applications worldwide; Now, with the addition of the 90°x15° version, the LR14 system offers even more flexibility and tailored projection.

As Alcons' signature, the LR14/90 uses Alcons' proprietary pro-ribbon technology for MHF reproduction; The unusually high 800W peak power handling and crystal-clear response of the RBN401 pro-ribbon driver enables a true HiFi sound reproduction at concert SPL's.

The patented Real-90^TM dispersion in combination with the "Morpher"^TM lens in the newly developed Alutec^TM wave-guide of the RBN401, brings the active frontal radiation of the LR14/90 up to 94% for an absolute "spike-less" vertical dispersion, while offering a very precise horizontal projection.

The frequencies below 1kHz are taken care of by two 6.5" Neodymium mid-bass drivers, making the system real full-range in most applications with its lowest usable frequency being 51Hz. Special attention has been paid to the woofer/reflex-port combination, for extended LF output despite the system's ultra-compact size. The total system weight is a mere 15kg/33 lb.

The LR14 comes with a completely integrated flying system, without any separate/loose parts and has a very high safety-rating of 10:1 with 24 cabinets. The Alcons line-arrays have one of the fastest deployable rigging systems on the market.

The new Alcons Ribbon Calculator (ARC^TM) simulation software is based on actual system measurement output data and calculates positions in 15 steps of 1 degree. ARC^TM offers extensive project information (response at 21 frequencies, absolute/relative performance, a.o.) and can be used through the "auto-splay" function and manually.

As all Alcons systems, the LR14 is SIS^TM pre-wired; Signal Integrity Sensing ensures complete cable/connector compensation between the LR14 and ALC (damping factor of 10.000) resulting in tight and accurate mid and bass response. SIS^TM also further reduces distortion.

The system comes in Durotect^TM finishing and is covered by a 6-years limited warranty.