Virtues CLA 406A and 118SA: FBT line array for fixed installations and direct sound

The Italian manufacturer has created the Vertus CLA system with the aim of extending pure line array technology, a success in the field of professional audio, to a new range of applications, both in fixed installations, as for direct sound.

With an elegant design, functional and discreet to integrate into any space, the Vertus CLA column system FBT (whose products it sells Magnetron in Spain) It is compact and offers “great sound quality capable of successfully solving situations where conventional systems are not suitable”, as they point out from this company.

Compared to traditional two-way systems, sound is distributed much more evenly across the listening area, regardless of whether the application is outdoors or indoors, or in an acoustically complicated environment due to reverberation.

The CLA system's cylindrical wavefront projects sound forward very precisely and coherently, no bad performance with respect to the typical reverberation in conventional speakers, directing acoustic energy where it is not needed, especially towards the floor or ceiling. Even the acoustic feedback generated by the microphones is greatly reduced compared to conventional boxes..

The CLA406A case is constructed of birch plywood, with internal metal reinforcements that ensure stability. It is made up of four 6.5” custom speakers and a large 1.4” neodymium tweeter driver., with 2.5” coil, to obtain a frequency response of 65 a 20kHz.

The waveguide, specifically designed for this product and optimized through BEM (finite element simulation), It has a horizontal dispersion of 100x 25º vertically, with low distortion thanks to optimal loading seen by the transducer diaphragm. The height of the waveguide allows optimal vertical control throughout the entire band of use of the transducer and allows the union of two systems in a consistent manner., beyond 18kHz.

The CLA406A amplifier module is constructed of die-cast aluminum with natural dissipation, with 600W for the bass channel and 300W for the treble, with class D amplification. The latest generation of DSP algorithms offer eight presets that ensure perfect sound in every application, plus generous headroom for maximum reliability and signal integrity.

The box is equipped with two aluminum handles with rubber inserts, in addition to twelve fixing points that make it an extremely versatile system. Through optional accessories it is possible to couple two CLA406A, with angles of 0º – 10º – 20º, with adjacent waveguides to increase range, or one box on top of the other for short and medium distances. Additional accessories are available to suspend the system, as well as to include the CLA118S subwoofer for a fully flown one.

The CLA118SA subwoofer is made of birch plywood, with a B speaker&18” C and with bass-reflex port, with an extensive aerodynamic flow zone that ensures no power compression and very little turbulence at the port. The class D amplifier, It is constructed of cast aluminum with natural dissipation, with 1,200W of power. Integrated DSP offers filtering functions, equalization and protection.

When it is necessary to extend the performance of the CLA406A, especially in live music applications, the CLA118SA, also modular, can act as support and base of the CLA406A column, since it incorporates an M20 slot in the upper part of the subwoofer.

CLA406A is a true professional line array that, despite its compact size, It is capable of delivering a high SPL level of up to 133dB, in addition to integrating into any environment that requires high sound quality and powerful directional control.

System Features:

CLA 406A:

• 600W + 300W.
• 133 dB SPL.
• Line array active column.
• Two-way amplified active column system.
• Four custom 6.5” low frequency speakers with 1.5” voice coil.
• B Neodymium Treble Motor&1.4” C with 2.5” coil.
• Large FBT waveguide with 100º H x 25º V dispersion.
• Frequency response 65 – 20kHz.
• Class D amplifiers of 600Wrms for low frequency and 300Wrms for high, with switched source.
• DSP processor with eight equalization presets.
• Control panel with XLR input and loop output, volume, presets, high pass filter and ground disconnection.
• Neutrik powerCON input and output power connectors.
• Birch plywood 12 mm. with anti-scratch paint.
• Twelve anchor points above and below to use accessories that allow suspended installation of a pair of CLA406A, with angles of 0º – 10º – 20º in the vertical plane.
• Top inclined 10º to couple two columns without damaging the space between the waveguides and having a consistent wave front on the 18 kHz.
• Also mounting on pipe 35 mm. for floor supports.
• Ideal for live music applications, complemented by the CLA 118SA subwoofer, also for fixed installations.

CLA 118SA:

• Active subwoofer with processing.
• 1.200W – 138 dB SPL.
• Subwoofer activo con bass-reflex.
• Cone of B&18” high excursion C with 3” coil.
• Frequency response 33 a 100 Hz.
• 1,200Wrms Class D Power Amplifier with Switching Supply.
• DSP processor with up to eight presets, cardioid and delay configuration.
• Control panel with XLR input and loop output, volume, presets, delay, 0º-180º phase and ground disconnection.
• Neutrik powerCON input and output power connectors.
• Birch plywood 15 mm. with anti-scratch paint. Apilable.
• M20 slot (20 mm.) on top to attach a speaker bar and cast aluminum side handles with rubber inserts.
• Optional swivel wheels 80 mm.
• Designed for low frequency extension and reinforcement of CLA406A, especially for live music applications.