HK Audio announces the brand new LINEAR 9 series!

Nov 17

LINEAR 9 is not just a product for professional sound reinforcement – it is a comprehensive solution that sets new standards when it comes to maximum sound pressure level, throw and scalability. There’s also an easy-to-use remote software application, which can be used to control not only the DSP but also the unique DSP Out. This flexible solution with smart features is suitable for the demanding everyday conditions of touring life thanks to the resistant construction and coating of the cabinets.

LINEAR 9 is the new flagship model in the extensive HK Audio LINEAR family. This new class of speaker was developed with the needs and demands of rental companies and event companies in mind, all of whom require a reliable, versatile, future-proof, economical and, at the same time, acoustically and mechanically superior sound tool suitable for many years of daily use.

These requirements are fulfilled in every detail of the LINEAR 9 models: speaker components selected without compromise, precise sound guides specially developed for the series, PU-coated birch multiplex cabinets, generously dimensioned Class D power amplifiers of the latest generation, professional PowerCon power connections and, last but not least, their development and manufacture in the HK Audio factory in St. Wendel (Germany) make the LINEAR 9 speakers exceptionally powerful and valuable alternatives in their class.

LINEAR 9 - Features:

Professional point source family with 2 x 10" high-performance mid/high unit, two multifunctional speakers with 10" and 12" configuration and two powerful 18" subwoofers
Scalable system through horizontal clustering of the LINEAR 9 210 LTA and the Cardioid-compatible subwoofers
HK Audio's custom-designed, rotatable multicell transformer for maximum sound pressure with unprecedented sonic depth
Modern and updatable DSP at the heart of every LINEAR 9 speaker, with numerous functions such as limiter, 10-band EQ, delay and grouping
Non-networked speakers can be integrated into the LINEAR 9 network through DSP Out and controlled via the DSP CONTROL software
Straightforward setup thanks to the lockable PowerCon and PowerCon Link connectors along with the wide-range power supply
Professional, balanced XLR inputs and outputs and lockable EtherCon connectors
HK Audio DuoTilt for all mid/high units enables optimal adjustment of the dispersion pattern
Road-ready features thanks to sturdy birch multiplex cabinet and resistant PU coating
Durable quality thanks to high-quality materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing – Made in Germany

LINEAR 9 - Mid/High-units: LINEAR 9 210 LTA / LINEAR 9 110 XA / 112 XA

Professional, lockable EtherCon connectors for connection to a Mac or PC for network-based control of the system
Lockable, balanced XLR/jack combo input
Balanced XLR output for analogue looping through to an additional loudspeaker
DSP Out: Balanced XLR output that transmits a signal independent of the speaker to a non-network-compatible speaker. The audio signal applied here can be extensively modified using the DSP CONTROL software.
Integrated presets for the most common applications as well as space for user preset
Professional PowerCon connection for a secure power supply to the speakers as well as a PowerCon-Link connection for powering up to four additional mid/high units or up to three subwoofers.
HK Audio DuoTilt with 3° or 7° inclination
Enclosure made of birch multiplex with PU coating

LINEAR 9 210 LTA

Scalable mid/high unit with long throw
Extremely powerful, rotatable MCT that can be turned by loosening only four screws
The open design allows the MCT to be adapted quickly to the desired application
The sophisticated cabinet design allows horizontal clusters to be formed quickly and easily

LINEAR 9 110 XA / 112 XA

Flexible multifunctional speakers with high-performance power amplifiers
10" or 12" speaker configuration in a compact cabinet

LINEAR 9 - Subwoofers: LINEAR 9 118 SUB A / LINEAR 9 118 SUB BA

LINEAR 9 118 Sub A: Compact 18-inch bass reflex subwoofer
LINEAR 9 118 Sub BA: Powerful, double-vented 18-inch bandpass subwoofer
Professional, lockable EtherCon connectors for connection to a Mac or PC for network-based control of the system
Two lockable, balanced XLR/jack combo inputs
Two balanced XLR outputs for analogue looping through to an additional loudspeaker
DSP Out: Balanced XLR output that transmits a signal independent of the speaker to a non-network-compatible speaker. The audio signal applied here can be extensively modified using the DSP CONTROL software
Integrated Cardioid presets for fast setup without calibration
Professional PowerCon connection for a secure power supply to the speakers as well as a PowerCon-Link connection for powering up to four mid/high units or up to three additional subwoofers
Well thought-out arrangement of HK Audio MultiGrip handles for simple and safe handling

UPDATED DSP CONTROL SOFTWARE

Remote Control – The next level

All LINEAR 9 series speakers can be conveniently remote controlled from the FoH position using the free HK Audio DSP CONTROL software. Available free of charge for Mac and PC, the software includes the following features for speaker customisation:

Fully parametric 10-band EQ
Tuneable high and low pass fi lters
Delay, Limiter, Mute, Invert and Volume
Preset management

Grouping and project planning

In addition to the existing features, the latest version of HK Audio DSP CONTROL offers the possibility to create groups, providing additional functions such as group EQ, group mute and group volume. What’s more, Virtual Units can be used to plan projects in advance without an attached system and to assign them to the actual speakers later.

Simple connection

The LINEAR 9 family of speakers can be connected easily and effectively to a computer on which DSP CONTROL has been installed using daisy-chain cabling. This connection uses professional EtherCon connectors, which allow a safe connection throughout operation

DSP Out

The XLR signal output labelled DSP Out provides a network interface for integrating an additional loudspeaker that is not originally network-compatible. This can be independently controlled in its volume, filtering, limiting, polarity and delay. For example, LINEAR 9 mid/high units can be operated with LINEAR SUB basses, or LINEAR 5 LTS A with LINEAR 9 subwoofers on the same network.