Outline Showcased New Subwoofer Speakers at InfoComm 2012

	Outline Eidos 108 S subwoofer

Outline, the makers of speaker systems for touring, installation, and studio applications, showcased the new GTO-SUB, DBS 18-2 iMode, DBS 18-2, and EIDOS 108 S subwoofer loud speakers at InfoComm 2012. These systems offer low frequency performance to augment the full line of Outline speaker systems.

"Audiences today demand increasingly better sound reproduction in everything from a major concert to a local theatre performance," says Tom Bensen, senior vice-president and managing director of Outline North America. "The addition of our new subwoofer systems enhances the critical low end range of our different line array and traditional speaker systems, yielding a sound quality that is unsurpassed in quality, clarity, and depth. With the new subs at work, stadium sound can now rival a critical listening environment in terms of accuracy and clarity, even at long distances, while the sound in a smaller venue is stunning."

The GTO-SUB is a passive subwoofer specifically designed for the reproduction of the extreme low frequency spectrum of the flagship GTO (Grand Touring Outline) line array speaker series. The GTO-SUB is a dual 18", long-throw subwoofer enclosure using phase inversion type loading that allows it to deliver consistent performance at the highest levels, over many years. Power handling is 2x1,200W continuous and 2x4,800W peak and delivers up to 133dB SPL continuous from a single cabinet. The GTO-SUB has a frequency response of 34Hz to 107Hz at +/-3dB, with a useable frequency range of 28Hz to 160Hz at -10dB. When used in conjunction with the GTO mainframe-bar, each element's integral rigging allows up to 16 cabinets to be flown in standard applications. If required, a splay angle of three-degrees can be selected via the integral rigging, thus allowing the overall shape of flown clusters to be adjusted according to the coverage requirements.

The DBS 18-2 addresses an increasing demand for accurate, high definition bass reproduction. The DBS 18-2 is a dual 18" decoupled baffle subwoofer enclosure using phase inversion type loading that allows it to deliver consistent performance at the highest levels over many years. The enclosure is tuned to a low frequency by way of a long port with a large surface area, yielding extended low end frequency response of 34Hz to 107Hz at +/-3dB, with a useable frequency range of 28Hz to 160Hz at -10dB. The DBS 18-2 is primarily intended for large-scale applications, although it is also ideally suited to projects that demand no-compromise audio quality. The max sensitivity is 103dB in half space and the maximum continuous AES power of 2,400W yields 137dB SPL in half space, while peak values can reach 143dB SPL at 9,600W AES. The cabinet has 24 flying points that make vertical or horizontal hanging possible by using the appropriate accessories.

The DBS 18-2 iMode has the same dimensions, mechanical, and electro-acoustic specifications, but features Outline's proprietary iMode technology with integrated Class D amplifier delivering 3,000W EIAJ on an 8-ohm load. The iMode system offers a Linux-based CPU with an Outline-customized kernel, integrated DSP chip, parameter control software, and Web server integrated into the cabinet and can be remotely controlled from an iPad, iPhone, or any Internet capable device.

The EIDOS 108S has been designed specifically to provide unobtrusive low-frequency reinforcement in locations where space is at a premium. The cabinet is equipped with an 8" long-stroke loudspeaker fitted with a dual magnet to yield a transducer capable of handling up to 1,000W AES (peak). Utilizing a dual-port bandpass design, the EIDOS 108S comfortably handles frequencies down to 36Hz with a peak SPL of 126dB from just a single 8" drive unit, making it ideal for providing localized low-frequency reinforcement for a distributed system. The cabinet is fitted with numerous M8 rigging points allowing it to be suspended if needed. With a cabinet size of 9.84" (25 cm) x 21.65" (55 cm) x 19.69" (50 cm), the EIDOS 108 S can be placed under seating or easily concealed within a structure or theatre set for maximum flexibility.