Passive Column Array Speaker

The Crest Audio® CPL™ 8L+ is a compact passive column array loudspeaker designed for high quality transmission of speech, music playback, public address and live performance reinforcement applications where space is at a premium.

The CPL 8L+ can be utilised for both permanent installations and portable live sound applications. Perfect for public address, monitoring and background audio reinforcement purposes typically required in houses of worship, clubs, bars/restaurants, retail outlets plus education and corporate meeting facilities or anywhere high quality discrete audio distribution is required.

The CPL 8L+ is equiped with eight 3 inch full-range Neodymium speakers having a 0.75 inch voice coil. The directivity pattern of the loudspeaker is measured at 90° horizontal and 20° vertical providing a wide yet well controlled audio coverage. Impedance of the loudspeaker is 4 Ohms. Connectivity is made via either two looping 4-pin Twist-Lock or one 4-pin Euroblock connectors.

The CPL 8L+ enclosure is built from prime-grade 12 mm plywood that offers sturdy mechanical and low resonant electro-acoustic characteristics together with a heavy-duty steel grille backed with acoustic foam to ensure maximum protection of the internal components. The loudspeaker is equipped with a total of 7 threaded suspension points offering multiple mounting options for various applications. Available in durable black and white finish.

Features

• Passive column array loudspeaker
• Eight 3” full-range Neodymium speakers, 0.75“ voice coil
• Continuous power handling: 240 Watts
• Nominal impedance: 4 Ohms
• Coverage pattern (HxV): 90° x 20°
• Connectors: 2 x 4-pin twist-lock & 4-pin Euroblock
• 2+/2- Loop Through
• 12 mm Plywood construction
• Sealed box system
• 7 x M8 suspension points (1 top, 1 bottom, 1 each side, 3 rear)
• Various mounting options
• Textured polyurea paint
• Available in Black and White

Specifications

• Configuration: Passive Column Array Speaker
• Power Continuous (Watts): 240
• Power Peak (Watts): 960
• Sensitivity (1W/1m): 96 dB
• Max SPL Peak: 126 dB
• LF Driver: 8 x 3" (76 mm) - Crest Audio FSN030.71
• Woofer Voice Coil: 0.75" (20 mm)
• HF Driver: No
• HF Driver Voice Coil: n/a
• Nominal Coverage (HxV): 90° x 20°
• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 130 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 175 Hz - 13.9 kHz
• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Input Connectors 1: 2 x 4-pin twist-lock (NL-4 style)
• Input Connectors 2: 1 x 4-pin Euroblock
• Suspension Points: 7 x M8
• Suspension Points Location: 1 x Top, 1 x Bottom, 1 x Left, 1 x Right, 1 x Rear
• Suspension Points Rear: 2 x M8 (for optional Wall- or Pole Mount Adapter)
• Mounting Points for U-Bracket: No
• Pole Mount: Optional with special adapter
• U-Bracket: No
• Enclosure Design: Trapezoidal
• Enclosure Material: 0.5" (12 mm) Plywood
• Black Finish: Textured Polyurea Paint
• RAL #: 9004 Signal Black (Pantone: Black 6)
• White Finish: Textured Polyurea Paint
• RAL #: 9003 Signal White (Pantone: 705)
• Tweeter Protection: No
• Rubber Feet: No
• Handles: No
• Loop Thru (2+/2-): Yes
• Logo Position on Grille: Bottom Centre
• Logo Size: 25 x 25 mm
• Grille Foam Backing: Yes (acoustically transparent)
• Grille Mesh Size (mm): 3 x 12
• Monitor Tilt Angle: No
• Net Weight: 10.7 lbs (4.9 kg)
• Dimensions (HWD): 33.74" x 4.72" x 4.98" (857 x 121 x 126.5 mm)