Operation Manual
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1.2 Overview the CLa208
The Tecnare CLa208 array is a compact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker,
member of the ARRAY family of loudspeakers. Its extended high-frequency headroom delivers
clarity, precision, and a unique proximity effect over its wide operating frequency range of 60 Hz
to 18 kHz. This headroom combines with a 110-degree horizontal coverage pattern to provide
detailed resolution of delicate transient information across a broad coverage area.
The compact size and low
weight of a CLa208 line source complies
with rigging and visual limitations. Any
on-site deployment can be easily and
quickly achieved thanks to
improvements over the previous
generation rigging system. Is equally
suited to touring, rental, and fixed
installation applications. High power-to-
size ratio, low profile, and ease of use
makes it an outstanding system in
corporate AV applications, and ideal for
smaller venues such as theatres,
ballrooms, and clubs. In spite of its small
size, CLa208 produces a peak output of
134 dB SPL with exceptionally frequency
response, making it capable of filling
much larger spaces than one might
expect.
A wide range of system configurations are available for the sound designer and system
engineer, allowing high level of creative freedom. With a fixed horizontal directivity of 110° and a
vertical inter-element variation from 0˚ to 7°, the CLa208 line source is fully configurable to
match any audience geometry.
The CLa208 system can be used either as a main system (FOH or distributed) with the
SW-118M or SW-218V/EB subwoofers and is designed to integrate smoothly and easily with
other Tecnare products. While CLa208 can be used as a main system, individual CLa208
cabinets work well for under-balcony coverage and frontfill. Also, Cla208 is an excellent downfill
or sidefill complement to a CLa21 or CLa312 main system for tours playing a variety of venues.
Tecnare recommends operating the CLa208 loudspeaker on a DSP controller.
Tecnare only recommends using presets developed by Tecnare Sound System. The DP-Series
Processor and T-Series Advanced System Amplifiers are ideal for this purpose.
Thanks to dedicated factory presets, it constitutes an extremely advanced and precise
drive system for the enclosures. In high-end installation projects, the T-Series amplified
controller can deliver maximum power headroom and the best possible performances. With one
transducer section per output channel and the independent DSP treatment of each loudspeaker
enclosure, this approach brings maximum discretization with a one-to-one-to-one link, from
input-to-processing-to-enclosure.
The DP-4896 Digital Loudspeaker Controllers and the T-Series amplified controllers feature
the unique Virtual Xover limiter for passive 2-way enclosures, a Tmax transducer thermal
limiters and Xmax over-excursion protection limiter.
