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CGN 1808 18" subwoofer with the B-Hive Motor : Neodymium Ring Magnet, high excursion (3" p-p), low distortion bass. The combination of high sensitivity (98 dB 1W/1M) and ultra high power handling (800W AES, 3200W peak) means this driver is capable of producing extremely accurate sound over a wide dynamic range!
CGN 6685 6 x 6" Neo woofers & 5 x8" Push-Pull Neo ribbons in a 1 meter high enclosure. Ultra portable compact line array modules that stack/fly Incredibly light less than 29 lbs. (13 kg ) each. Shown with out stretch grille cloth "sock" Black, White or custom finish. Options: self powered, water resistant and in-wall versions for seamless installs.
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Ribbon Line Array designs - the right science to throw the distance. distance = 1.5* frequency times the array height squared So if you want to control low frequencies you need taller stacks!
Custom speakers are our business. And what makes a speaker great is all the care taken in choosing the right moving "soft parts" that work together to produce all the proper tones. Almost all of our own proprietary loudspeaker "soft parts" = Cone, Coil, Spider, Surround, Dust Cap, formers, traces, diaphragms etc. are designed in-house and fabricated by our network of US vendors using the best materials we can find from around the world. We combine the science know how, with the art of skilled assembly techniques that are required to produce the highest quality sound possible. It's the only way to build accurate speakers that are sound performers over time.
A three high array of CGN6685's is about 10 feet tall.
Set up and strike is fast. One person can do the job!
CGN6685 Ribbon Line Array Meter Module
28.6 lbs. (13 kg) Ultra lightweight and compact. Easy to transport, safe and cost effective
Modules daisy chain together 1, 2, 3, meter etc. steps. Three high stack is approximately 10 ft. high.
One module is is 1 meter high. 39.75" (101) H x 10.5" (26.5 cm) W x 6.5" (16.5 cm) D
5 x 8" Push Pull Neodymium Ribbon drivers coupled to extend bandwidth (also video shielded)
6 x 6.5" Neodymium woofers are extremely efficient and triple vented to increase power handling.
Heat is also dissipated by the high temp. Aluminum V.C. former. This woofer have very low moving mass and are also video shielded
100 dB 1W/1M SPL, 480W continuous power handling with peaks to 1.25 Kilowatts.
Frequency response 80 Hz - 20 kHz - 3 dB recommended x-over frequency 675 Hz
DSP active crossover, Bi-amp LF 12 Ohm Load HF 20 Ohm load * optional passive x-over
Ultra low distortion sound! Extremely low moving mass diaphragms for fast transient response
Polyurethane, Aluminum, Baltic Birch 13-ply, Composite enclosure, 1/2 circle cylinder can be used as a main
or a monitor. It's round back can be rotated on the stage floor to the proper face angle.
8 fly points 3/8" - 16T min. 5 to 1 safety factor, 1.5" steel stand socket & tilt/swivel wall mount.
Cabinet is covered with a Neoprene backing material, an esthetically pleasing Spandex fabric
"Grille Sock" (white or black) slips over the system covering everything but the steel end plates.
Capacitive Resonance Chamber Line Source Ribbon for extended length and bandwidth.
Teflon gliding feet nest for stacking, Dual-lock coupling and optional 6" long coupling struts
connect pairs of boxes together. Overhead lifting of 3 high stacks, use 9.5 foot long struts (1"wide)
Top and bottom inputs, Speakon - 4 conductor & screw terminals(parallel) for connecting the next cabinet.
Ultra wide, consistent horizontal dispersion with "laser beam" verticals that increase gain before feedback
Line array only - 3 dB SPL down for 2 x distance. A long throw solution for reverberate spaces
Optional " Weather Proof " version. Custom finish, **In-Wall version fits within a 3.5" stud depth OR standard Rectangular 13-ply Birch cabinet.
Push Pull Neodymium Planar Ribbon Drivers
The latest ribbon driver use powerful Neodymium magnets, high temperature adhesives, and durable Kapton diaphragms. The performance of these ribbons has improved dramatically. Increased efficiency along with higher power handling capabilities combine to produce audiophile quality sound at pro audio quantities.
Well-made ribbon drivers are capable of producing accurate, low distortion sound. Transient response is extremely fast and top end frequency response typically exceeds 40 kHz. Most ribbons have a very thin form factor compared to conventional dynamic drivers. (easier to "time align" ) The flat radiating area of a ribbon is evenly driven across the entire face and produces a coherent wave front. (planar) It's a minimalist approach to producing sound that completely eliminates any throats, phase plugs, or voice coil formers. The diaphragm is extremely lightweight and ideally coupled to the air load. Dispersion is very even over the entire frequency range. Planar ribbons are typically a resistive load (non-inductive) so just about any amplifier can easily drive them. This also makes passive crossover design much more straightforward. Networks can be made much simpler and yield smoother transitions between components. The dynamic range of the system increases and the polar pattern is more consistent.
8NEO Specifications 
8" Dipole ribbon, output from the front and back. Typical aplications require a rear chamber
200 mm High x 89 mm Wide x 9.5 mm Deep (slim profile)
7.9" x 3.5" x 0.37"
Weight 460 grams ( about 1 Lbs. each)
Aluminum trace on translucent amber polyimide film. (Kapton) The high tensile strength diaphragm
is an electrical insulator that is flame retardant with an operating temperature range from - 452 degree F to +752 F,
It's sandwhiched between powerful push pull neodymium magnets. Front and back steel plates act as return paths containing the magnetic flux. Video Shielded
4 Ohm Flat Impedance curve, DCr 4.30 Ohms
Frequency response 250 Hz - 24 kHz +-10dB
Average SPL 1W/1M 95.5 (1700 Hz - 24 kHz)
Power handling 140 Watts cont. 210 Watts peak
Recomended minimum crossover frequency 500 Hz
Focused magnetic energy - efficient & Video shielded, no stray EMI
ULTRA-LOW moving mass means fast transient response for effortless LOW DISTORTION Sound!
5NEO Specifications
5" Push pull Neodymium magnet (video shielded)
120 mm (4.72") W x 174.5 mm (6.87") H x 35 mm (1.38") D
650 g, 1 lbs. 4 oz
Aluminum trace on Kapton diaphragm (High Temp.)
8 Ohms, DCr 6.50 Ohms
Frequency Response 1kHz - 40 kHz
Power handling 50 Watts cont. 500 Watt peaks for 200 ms
Average SPL 98 dB 1W/1M * depends on wave guide directivity.
Cast Aluminum Horn, sealed rear chamber
Introducing a new product designed to protect multiple ribbon drivers. The Over Drive Protection Network (OPN-5) was created to increase the reliability and boost the performance of ribbons in real world conditions. It is typically mounted inside the loudspeaker and connected to the high frequency section. It seamlessly operates in conjunction with both active and passive crossovers. This approach to driver protection has many inherent benefits.
First the OPN-5 operates as an over current protection device with out the need for fuses. So there is no searching to replace a fuse in a tight location or living without the HF until a set break, Both fuses and circuit breakers often arc when trip-ed adding distortion to the high frequency output. The solid-state device in the OPN-5 acts as a resettable fuse with soft latching. In normal mode there is less than 0.1 dB insertion loss. There is no capacitive or inductive reactance, No measureable distortion across the entire audio range.
The resetting time of the OPN-5 depends on how much power is heating up the semi-conductor. It could take a few seconds or hours depending on the time it takes to reach normal operating levels. In protect mode the internal resistance increases by 30 - 40 times above the ground state and the power is redirected through shunts. When in protect mode the high frequency output is reduced but not distorted. The sound is very listenable with the top end levels turned down. The solid-state device is tough, its rated to handle. 70 Volts, 40 Amps.
In order to protect the ribbons a number of devices are used to balance the sound output when the system is in different stages of protect mode. First large power resistors provide an alternate path but at a much safer, lower sound pressure level. (linear). Another circuit path acts as a compressor (non linear) automatically adjusting/limiting levels, changing the gain structure.
The OPN-5 is more than just a protection device, It's also a high pass x-over network. Its adjustable but often centers around 800 Hz, 1st.order Butter-Worth minimum phase, The roll off is 6 dB/octave. This is a gentle slope that inherently protects high frequency drivers from DC signals caused by: clipping amps, dropped mics, dropped needles ,bad power distribution etc. It also keeps subsonic frequencies out of the HF section and lowers intermodulation distortion. Part of our philosophy is to use the fewest, high quality components to make the best sound possible. We only use high voltage polypropylene metalized film capacitors and high power wire-wound resistors with flame proof ceramic cases.
Options: Red LED protection indicator ON light 18" cord, quick release jack. Easy off if distracting
Green LED flashing from signal present up to bright & steady, maximum safe power level, 18" cord , quick release jack Easy off if distracting.
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