Alcons Downsizes its Bass Instincts

	Alcons Audio BC322 cardioid subwoofer

The Alcons BC332 is a self-contained, high-output cardioid subwoofer system for both permanent and portable ground-stacked applications. Following the footsteps of its bigger brother, the BC543, the BC332 is designed to offer a directivity controlled, high output, tight and accurate sub-bass response, for low-frequency extension of any Alcons pro-ribbon system.

By means of a front and rear located woofer configuration, in combination with dedicated processing, the BC332 enables selectable cardioid low-frequency pattern control and excellent rear rejection (up to 18dB), without the need for additional cabinets.

On the front side, one 18" long-excursion woofer with four-inch voice-coil with double-spider and demodulation ring frame, is mounted in a front-loaded configuration, with X-Venting. This newly designed reflex port takes more than 20% of the baffle surface and is designed to maximize the system's breathing capacity, substantially increasing overall output while minimizing port-compression.

On the rear side, a single 15" long-excursion woofer with four-inch voice-coil with double-spider and demodulation ring frame, is mounted in a "front"-loaded configuration, with Flank-Venting port. This folded port design enables optimal reflex-breathing, under minimal baffle dimensions, reducing destructive interference between speaker and reflex-vent.

The two by 4ohms system impedance caters for optimal amplifier loading, reducing the required amplifier size and specification for full system response and maximum power output. The frequency response starts at 35Hz (-3dB) and offers a "colorless" low frequency enhancement of any Alcons pro-ribbon sound system.

The BC332 is powered and controlled by the ALC amplified loudspeaker controller. Through the integrated processor, the ALC optimally drives the BC332 with specific response optimization, protection, and hybrid filtering processing.

The ALC preset library contains cardioid settings for maximum rear-/side-ward attenuation.

As all Alcons loudspeaker systems, the BC332 is SIS pre-wired for a very high damping factor (>10.000 under all loads/conditions); Through the SIS (Signal Integrity Sensing) circuit, the cable-length and connector resistance between the BC332 and ALC is dynamically compensated for.

The controlled cone-travel results in a very clean and tight sub and bass response.

The combination of complex internal panel layout and extensive bracing brings a rigid structure with a high enclosure stiffness from a relatively low-weight package. It is finished in Durotect scratch-resistant coating and comes with a six year limited warranty.