RCF has expanded its XSeries of portable audio loudspeaker systems, drawing on purpose-designed transducers, a constant directivity waveguide, FiRPhase processing and new Bass Motion Control algorithms, partnered with 2.1kW class-D amplification and housed in a rugged wooden enclosure.
Claimed to be 50 per cent more powerful than previous models, N 9 combines offers high sound pressure levels without fan cooling. The amplifier circuit is attached to a solid aluminium heat exchanger in the rear of the unit with no moving parts. Performance improvements are assured by new RCF transducers, featuring advanced materials such as Kapton, Titanium and Neodymium.
A new 1.75-inch compression driver with Polyimide-Kapton dome features new bonding technology and reinforced ribs that make it ten times more durable than previous models.
These components work with two RCF DSP algorithms, one for phase linearisation and crossover design, the other for woofer excursion management. FiRPhase FiR technology allows for coherent distribution of sound without phase distortion, ensuring minimum latencies to the system. With proprietary FiRPhase technology, the new shape, and the placement of the vented ports, the loudspeaker now acts as a single source for a true sound image.
The woofer excursion management feature, Bass Motion Control works by creating a complete map of the dynamic behaviour of the transducer, to generate a custom algorithm that only limits over-excursions. This gives total freedom of signal reproduction, avoiding both high-pass filters and large-band limiters. The speaker is now allowed to reproduce the input signal at all volume levels for the entire audible spectrum, maintaining all nuances of the music with deep, detailed bass response.
The sleek black cabinet is made of high-strength wood coated with a black and robust polyurea coating. The speaker is easy to move and transport with ergonomic handles on both sides. The bottom side includes a steel pole socket for mounting on a stand or subwoofer pole. Each model can also be flown, wall- or truss-mounted using multiple M10 rigging points and special accessories.
The ART 9 Series comprises six models, with from 10-inch to 15-inch woofers and sharing the same 2.1kW power amplifier. NX 915-A is the largest, most powerful model of the series delivering 131dB maximum SPL and is able to deliver stable low-frequency response down to 45Hz. NX 912-A and NX 910-A can produce 130dB SPL with remarkable clarity and exceptional power-to-weight ratio.
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