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EAW AC6 ADAPTIVE COLUMN LOUDSPEAKER | Kent Morris
If you are of a certain age and versed in professional audio , the name EAW ( Eastern Acoustics Works ) carries significant weight , both literally and figuratively . From the legendary KF850 to dozens of custom cabinets designed for high-profile customers around the world , EAW set the standard for touring for decades . Its products , with heft and solidity , defined professional live sound through generations . After the corporate buyout of EAW by RCF of Italy from LOUD Audio in 2018 , the company has been on a revived roll with successful new product launches , such as the acclaimed Anya and Anna ADAPTive Series . Now , with the introduction of the compact AC6 ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker , more users have access to cutting edge EAW innovation at an accessible price point .
Column array loudspeakers hide advanced technology inside their sleek form . In the case of the EAW AC6 , the component complement is impressive , with six low-frequency drivers and thirty high-frequency drivers plus thirty-six channels of amplification along with DSP and three power supplies ensconced in its svelte one-meter length . The technical prowess continues with Concentric Summation Array ( CSA ), a diamond-shaped design that successfully integrates the mid and high frequency wavefronts within a single horn . The most impactful technology within AC6 , though , is the inclusion of ADAPTive Performance . Derived from the success of Anya and Anna tour-grade line array systems , ADAPTive is a comprehensive set of design parameters focused on the integration of the mechanical function of the loudspeaker into its electrical and acoustical design with the goal of producing a cabinet with ideal coverage in any space .
All the technology in the world is moot if the loudspeaker can ’ t deliver high-quality sound to the audience . However , different situations require different approaches since good
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