The Q-SYS PL-LA8 is a two-way, passive 8-inch installation line array speaker engineered to deliver premium audio quality across a wide range of applications. From entertainment venues and small sporting events to corporate auditoriums and higher education lecture halls, the PL-LA8 offers a high-performance front-of-house solution ideal for small to medium-sized venues. Its weatherized (IP54-rated) ABS enclosure ensures durability for both indoor and protected outdoor environments. When paired with Q-SYS CX-Q Series network amplifiers, the PL-LA8 enables custom voicings and filter sets, facilitating quicker deployment and enhanced sonic performance.

The Key Features of the Q-SYS PL-LA8 :

• High-Quality Components: Features an 8-inch low-frequency transducer and a high-frequency compression driver within a bass-reflex enclosure, delivering superior sound reproduction.
• Weatherized Enclosure: The IP54-rated ABS enclosure is designed for indoor and protected outdoor use, ensuring reliability in various environments.
• Advanced Acoustic Design: Utilizes the QSC Length-Equalized Acoustic Flare (LEAF) waveguide for superior acoustic performance through optimized internal sound paths.
• Seamless Integration: Optimized for use with Q-SYS CX-Q Series network amplifiers, providing custom voicings and filter sets for simplified deployment and optimal performance.
• Flexible Installation: Integrated rigging hardware allows for flying up to twelve (12) loudspeakers, accommodating various venue sizes and configurations.

The Detailed Specifications for the Q-SYS PL-LA8 :

Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)

Nominal Coverage Angle: 90° horizontal x 12° vertical

Power Handling: 400 W RMS / 1600 W peak

Sensitivity: 95 dB SPL (1 W @ 1 m)

Maximum SPL: 121 dB continuous / 127 dB peak

Nominal Impedance: 16 ohms

Crossover Frequency: 1.6 kHz (passive mode); 1.5 kHz (bi-amp mode)

Transducers:

• Low-Frequency: 8-inch (200 mm) neodymium transducer with 2-inch (50.8 mm) voice coil
• High-Frequency: 1-inch (25.4 mm) throat, 1.75-inch (44 mm) voice coil neodymium compression driver

Enclosure: Bass-reflex design with weatherized ABS construction; IP54-rated for indoor and protected outdoor use

Rigging: Integrated hardware supports flying up to 12 units; includes M10 pull-back point and dual-angle 35 mm pole socket (0° or -7.5°)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.2 in x 20.5 in x 14.1 in (259 mm x 520 mm x 358 mm)

Weight: 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg)

Finish: Black (RAL 9011)