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SPECIFICATIONS
LA460
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email info@eaw.com • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# LA460 999680 (C)/2p/4/7/98 • Printed In USA
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email info@eaw.com • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# LA460-888069 (B)/2 pp/5/1/00 • Printed In USA
FEATURES
• Compact Virtual Array Technology™ three-way system
• Horn-loaded MF/HF (60
°
x 45
°
coverage pattern)
• 15-in LF/8-in MF/1.4-in exit HF
• Switchable powering: full range passive or bi-amp
(passive LF/MF)
• For portable use or permanent installation
DESCRIPTION
A 3-way full range system in a trapezoidal enclosure.
Includes a 15-in woofer, a horn-loaded 8-in midrange cone
and a 1.4-in exit/1.75-in voice coil compression driver on a
60
°
x 45
°
constant directivity horn. The powering mode is
switchable: passive (3-way crossover) or bi-amplified (pas-
sive low/mid crossover).
APPLICATIONS
The LA460 applies Virtual Array Technology to small venue
performance in both portable applications and permanent
installations. With EAW’s mathematically correct midrange
flare, pattern control is maximized throughout the vocal
region providing exceptional speech intelligibility in a
compact enclosure. Six year warranty.
Applications include:
Band PA Dance Clubs Portable A/V
PHYSICAL
LF Subsystem
1x 15-in, vented
MF Subsystem
1x 8-in cone, horn-loaded
HF Subsystem
1x 1.4-in exit/1.75-in voicecoil
compression driver on constant
directivity horn
Configuration
3-way, full range
Powering Mode
Switchable: passive (3-way
crossover) or bi-amplified (passive
LF/MF crossover)
Controls (switches, knobs)
Powering mode switch
Cabinet Type (shape)
Trapezoidal
Enclosure Materials
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane
Connectors
2x Neutrik NL4 Speakon
Suspension Hardware
(3) 3-position flytracks with
integral 3/8"-16 threaded
mounting points (2 top and 1 back)
Grille
Vinyl Coated Perforated Steel, Arced
Options
CP460 caste pallet (255042)
Flyclip w/ring (179001)
Flyclip w/hook (179002)
Recommended Complementary Systems
Sub Bass
LA118/LA128
Dimensions
Inches
Millimeters
Height
36.0
914
Width (Front)
20.76
527
Width (Rear)
14.23
364
Depth
19.47
495
Trapezoid Angle
10
°
per Side
Weights
Pounds
Kilograms
Net Weight
114
51.8
Shipping Weight
125
56.5
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m)
±
3 dB
62 Hz to 20 kHz
-10 dB
45 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
Full Range
97
Bi-amped LF/MF
97
Bi-amped HF
108
Impedance (Ohms)
Full Range
8
Bi-amped LF/MF
8
Bi-amped HF
8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
Full Range
500
Bi-amped LF/MF
500
Bi-amped HF
150
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL @ 1m)
Full Range Peak
130.0
Bi-amped LF/MF Peak
130.0
Bi-amped HF Peak
136.0
Full Range Long Term
124.0
Bi-amped LF/MF Long Term 124.0
Bi-amped HF Long Term
130.0
Nominal Coverage Angle, -6 dB Points (degrees)
Horizontal
60
Vertical
45
Recommended High-Pass Frequency
24 dB/Octave
45 Hz