Outline Unveils the GTO C-12 Line Source Array

	Outline stand at Musikmesse 2013

Italian pro-audio manufacturer Outline celebrated its 40th anniversary by unveiling the all-new GTO C-12 line source array at Frankfurt Musikmesse 2013.

Following the GTO concept (first introduced in 2011) of harnessing the power of multiple transducers in a compact cabinet, the new GTO C-12 contains dual high-power 12" LF drivers, four 6.5" midrange units, and two 3" throat compression drivers.

The footprint of the new C-12 is exactly the same as all the other modules in the GTO range, allowing full mechanical compatibility with GTO, GTO-SUB, GTO-LOW, and GTO-DF in terms of rigging, flying hardware, and wheelboards.

Incorporating Outline's V-Power concept and patented DPRWG Wave Guide, and according to the company, using the most advanced transducer technology available, the GTO C-12 carries the familiar high resolution signature of Outline line array products.

"GTO is one of the most potent line-source systems ever produced, and everyone who works with it comments on its effortless power, clarity, and definition even in the largest and most demanding applications. For many of our clients however, there are numerous applications for a system that produces an extremely high output power - surpassed only by its 'big brother' - but in a lighter and more compact format. That is the market demand that has driven the development of GTO C-12" - states Outline's EMEA sales director Chris Hinds.

As a reference point for existing Outline GTO owners and users, the GTO C-12 cabinet is 21.6% smaller in the vertical plane than the GTO, whereas the overall cabinet weight is reduced by 30% -- the company notes a remarkable feat of design engineering.

The use of a special aluminum alloy for the integral rigging hardware, originally developed by Outline for GTO, contributes to this major weight saving. This unique system also provides 12 different adjustment settings in the angle between connected GTO C-12 cabinets, adding further to the real-world flexibility and adaptability of the loudspeaker.

This concentration of power into a smaller and lighter enclosure offers benefits in terms of transportation, storage, deployment, crew requirements, and operational efficiency. The company says the GTO C-12 extends the Outline concept of ultimate system flexibility, not just because it is mechanically compatible with all the other GTO modules but also because systems of virtually any size and power can be designed using GTO C-12.

Outline's design team is developing a new lightweight flybar for GTO C-12 -- using it will allow up to 12 GTO C-12 cabinets to be flown from a single one-ton flying point while staying within standard safe working load restrictions.

"This is big news for the many production companies that work in venues whichh only provide a single rigging point per side and / or have low flying weight limitations, because they can now bring in an easy-to-handle, compact system that is quick to rig and de-rig, which requires only one motor per side and yet produces more than enough power to handle any event," comments Outline's loudspeaker systems designer Francesco Simeoni.

A 12-cabinet per-side GTO C-12 main L and R system with a suitable complement of subwoofers (and infills, if necessary) will deliver the SPL, intelligibility, and controlled coverage that makes it an option for medium-sized venues.

Thanks to the common-voicing approach for all Outline's touring product designs, the GTO C-12 can be freely deployed with GTO systems for side hangs or delays, or supplemented with other Outline products when used as a main system.

GTO C-12 is fully compatible with the Outline GTO-SUB, DBS 18-2, and LAB 21 HS subwoofers. Outline can also supply suitable DSP controller presets for any combination of GTO C-12 and Outline subwoofers.