For Installations Requiring:
• Clear Voice Announcements
• Full Range Music Reproduction
• High Sound Pressure Levels
Features:
• Hemispherical coverage pattern
• Accurate, full range voice announcements
• Enhanced high fidelity music reproduction
• High sensitivity (97dB 1W/1m)
• High SPL capability (121dB 250W/1m)
• Exclusive Patent Pending, Poly-exponential
Incidence Reflector
• Hanging or surface mount
• Standard and custom colors available
Specifications:
Sensitivity
Maximum SPL
Power Handling
Frequency Response
Coverage
97dB 1 Watt/1 meter
121dB 250 Watts/1 meter
250 Watts RMS
60Hz-16kHz ±6dB
180° ver tical
360° horizontal
8 ohms
39 lbs. (17.6 kg)
Rated Impedance
Weight
Size
Sphere Diameter: 22" (560mm)
Reflector Diameter: 26" (660mm)
Driver 12 inch true coaxial
(LF and HF share common magnetic circuit)
Material Enclosure and reflector are fiberglass with gelcoat finish; rust resistant hardware
Q-Series
MODEL Q-12A
LOUDSPEAKER
Applications:
• Gymnasiums
• Ice Rinks
• Arenas
• Churches
• Swimming Pools
• Transportation Terminals
• Factories
• Open Public Areas
• Bars/Nightclubs
• Applications where clear voice announcements and high fidelity foreground music at high sound pressure levels are required
SOUNDSPHERE ®
Division of Sonic Systems, Inc
10 Research Drive, Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 386-9200 • Fax: (203) 386-0773 • Web: www.soundsphere.com
Request document AN-Q12A for detailed application information, or log on to www.soundsphere.com
for EASE database download, more detailed information, or to learn about other Soundsphere ® products.
Q-Series
MODEL Q-12A
LOUDSPEAKER
Accessories
Hanging Kit — Order No. Q12AHK
Model Description
BK-2 Combines 2 Model Q-12A loudspeakers
BK-3 (not shown) Combines 2 Model Q-12A and 1 Model Q-SB2 sub-bass loudspeaker
BK-4 (not shown) Combines 4 Model Q-12A loudspeakers
BK-5 (not shown) Combines 4 Model Q-12A and 1 Model Q-SB2 sub-bass loudspeaker
Vertical Polar Response
Hemispherical Frequency Response 1W/1m
Mounting Bracket — Order No. Q12AMB
Line Matching Transformer — Order No. TX-250
The Model TX-250 is a 250 Watt line matching transformer for the Model Q-12A with taps for 70 and 100 Volt constant voltage systems. The TX-250 is designed for factory mounting in the Q-12A reflector. Connection to system wiring is via 6" color coded flying leads. Available taps: 70 Volt: 250, 125, and
62.5 Watts; 100 Volt: 250 and 125 Watts.
Architects and Engineers Specifications
The loudspeaker shall be a self contained, wide frequency range device with a hemispherical coverage pattern. The frequency response shall be 60Hz - 16kHz, ± 6dB; the vertical polar coverage shall be 180° within ± 6dB.
The loudspeaker shall have a minimum sensitivity of 97dB SPL at
1 Watt/1 meter, a continuous power handling capability of 250 Watts
RMS, and a rated impedance of 8 ohms.
The loudspeaker driver shall be one 12 inch woofer with coaxial tweeter sharing a common magnetic circuit. The driver shall be mounted in a spherical enclosure made of fiberglass. All hardware shall be stainless steel, plated steel, or aluminum. Optional mounting kits are available; a bracket to mount flat against a ceiling or wall surface, a three element cable hanging kit for single point suspension, or array kits for multiple loudspeaker, single source systems.
The enclosure and reflector color shall be ordered in advance, otherwise white shall be supplied. The loudspeaker shall be comprised of a 26 inch diameter reflector mounted to a 22 inch diameter sphere.
The complete loudspeaker shall be 25 inches in overall height and weigh 39 lbs (17.6kg). The loudspeaker shall be the Soundsphere ®
Model Q12A.
Warranty
Soundsphere ™ loudspeakers are warranted against failure or malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from date of original purchase. Defective units will be repaired or replaced at our option if delivered prepaid to our factor y. Repaired or replaced units will be returned at our expense. Warranty does not cover appearance or damage caused by abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, or exceeding maximum rated power.
Warranty does not cover labor costs involved in removing and/or reinstalling the defective unit, nor any liability due to accidents caused by improper installation. Warranty is extended to original purchaser and is not transferable.
10 Research Drive, Stratford, CT 06615 • (203) 386-9200 • Fax: (203) 386-0773 • Web: www.soundsphere.com
