Clair Brothers 10SPOT Hybrid Loudspeaker Lands NAMM TEC Award Nomination

In recognition of Clair Brothers' latest innovation -- the 10SPOT hybrid loudspeaker and winner of the InfoComm 2018 Best of Show Award -- the 34th annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards at The NAMM Show 2019 have nominated this product for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the "Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker" category.

The 10SPOT will face heavyweight competition in this loudspeaker category, but it will be quite difficult for the pro audio and music industry professionals casting votes to ignore what the company says is "the utter brilliance of the problem-solving technology and design of this powerful sounding cabinet." Its hybrid nature is what defines the 10SPOT design as a loudspeaker that combines Clair Brothers curved array technology with its One Series coaxial horn technology. The idea behind this combination is to create a unique form factor loudspeaker that requires minimal space yet covers a room's listening area much more effectively than conventional point source speakers. The 10SPOT's innovative horn technology is a feature that deserves special attention -- a coaxial horn arrangement that provides constant curvature in the vertical plane with progressively increasing divergence in the horizontal plane. What the user ends up with is a unique directivity pattern of 90-degrees at the top and 135-degrees at the bottom, across a 45-degree vertical coverage angle. The 10" woofer and the compression driver each load into the masterful combination of two overlaid horns. The highlight of this technology is its unique ability to eradicate the irritation of horn shadowing. Based on the 10SPOT's form factor and dispersion characteristics, it is well suited for installation near ceiling to wall intersections in applications, such as hotel/club bar areas, performing arts centers, houses of worship, arenas and auditoriums, nightclubs, and cruise ship venues. The 10SPOT has also proven to be the perfect solution when under balcony and delay fill contribute to a loss of sound clarity and coverage. And, when it comes to AV systems support, it doesn't get any better than the 10SPOT. Ultimately, this live performance cabinet shines like a new star and the company notes "deserves serious voting consideration."

Pro audio or music professional who makes their primary living in the industry, are invited to vote. Eligibility is verified by a brief online registration process where the participant will provide their name, company, title, and email address. The general public or enthusiasts are not eligible. Only one ballot per email will be counted.

TEC Award voting began on November 14, 2018 and goes through December 31. Please vote by visiting: www.tecawards.org/TEC34/voting.