Full Description

Each Black Series loudspeaker features the same core elements, a 1.75" high-frequency driver, 2400 watts of Class D power and carefully selected, complementary components. Designed and fine-tuned in the USA, the Black 15 has a 15" low-frequency transducer and comes optimised with a 90 x 60 degree coverage field and an extensively tested high-frequency waveguide, crafted to deliver maximum sonic impact, creating an energised atmosphere of sound.

Although Black Series Speakers are precise and fine-tuned, they are anything but fragile. Each one comes ready for pretty much anything the road can throw at it, even the rubber feet are reinforced with steel. Perfect for touring rigs, mobile DJs and other on-the-road applications, each one has a heavy-duty 18mm hardwood plywood cabinet covered in rugged, extremely durable scratch-resistant finish. They're also surprisingly lightweight and portable with comfortable, custom-molded handles.

Live Drive is the wireless remote control app available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Available at the App Store, Live Drive for the Alto Professional Black Series provides remote wireless control over the internal DSP/EQ, Delay-Compensation, Level and Mute status. The Live Drive app allows each Black Series loudspeaker and subwoofer to be quickly re-adjusted at any time, and from any location to assure peak performance in every venue.

Features

• 2400 Watts peak Class D power (1200 Watts continuous)
• Wireless connectivity for remote setup and sound-shaping control
• Works with Alto Professional's Live Drive wireless speaker app for iPad and iPhone
• App allows level-matching, EQ adjustment, time alignment, compression and more
• Optimised 90 degree x 60 degree coverage field
• DSP-controlled with custom crossover, superior tuning and active thermal protection
• Specifically designed, purpose-matched components for maximum efficiency and industry-leading power
• Precision-engineered HF waveguide, extensively tested for optimized audience coverage
• Built-in mixer with two Mic/Line combo inputs, volume controls and balanced XLR mix output
• 15" low-frequency transducer, 1.75" driver
• Contour switch for increased EQ control
• Ground Lift switch to disconnect signal ground from chassis ground
• Switch to turn off logo LED
• Lightweight, portable design with comfortable, custom-molded handles
• Heavy-duty 18 mm hardwood plywood cabinet
• Rugged, highly durable scratch-resistant finish
• Use as traditional PA loudspeaker or as floor wedge monitor
• Steel-reinforced rubber feet on bottom and side
• Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel speaker grille
• Stand and pole-mountable via standard 35 mm socket
• Flyable via six M10 rigging points

Specifications

• System Type: 15'' Two-Way, Self-Powered, Horn Loaded HF
• Power Supply Design: Fully Regulated Switching with Power Factor Correction
• Power Connector: Male IEC
• Peak Power: 2400 Watts (1600W LF + 800W HF)
• Continuous Power: 1200 Watts (800W LF + 400W HF)
• Amplifier: Class D / Switching, Bridged LF and HF
• Amplifier Cooling: Passive
• Coverage Pattern: 90° H x 60° V
• Frequency Range: (-10dB) 41 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response: (+/-3dB) 50 Hz - 19 Hz
• Maximum Peak SPL: (Measured) 134 dB @ 1 m
• LF Transducer: 15'' (300mm) Cone Transducer, 3'' (76mm) Voice Coil, Ferrite Magnet
• HF Transducer: 1.75'' (44mm) Voice Coil, Ferrite Magnet Compression Driver with 1'' (25mm) Exit

Enclosure

• Construction: 15mm and 18mm Premium Plywood
• Finish: Highly Durable Textured Catalyzed Polyurethane
• Mouting: 12 x M10 Female Threaded Screw Sockets
• Handles: 3 x Ergonomic Handles with Aluminum Cross-Bar
• Stand Mount: 1 x 35mm
• Grille: 1.2mm Perforated Steel with Black Powder-Coat
• Operating Temperature: -10°C - 40°C
• Dimensions: 686mm x 416mm x 443mm (H x W x D)
• Net Weight: 28.4kg

Connectors and Controls

• Input Connectors: 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Connectors - Balanced
• Input Impedance: 10 kohms Balanced, 20 kohms Unbalanced
• Input Level Controls: Rotary Volume Control
• Line/Mic Level Selector: Push-Button Switch (Applies to 1 Input)
• Output Connector: Male XLR
• Output Mix Control: Switch To Select Output Mix Pre or Post Volume Control
• Ground Switch: Push-Button To Lift Signal Input Ground Connection
• DSP Modes: 5 Total:
  • Flat
  • Contour
  • 80 Hz HP
  • EXT LF
  • User
• DSP Wireless Control: Alto Professional Live Drive™ iOS App over Bluetooth
• Grille Logo LED On/Off Control: Recessed Push-Button Switch
• Standby Mode On/Off Control: Recessed Push-Button Switch

DSP Functionality

• System Control: High-Pass and Low-Pass Crossover Filters, Transducer EQ and Delay Compensation Transducer Excursion, Thermal, and Amplifier Clip Protection.