HK Audio - CAD 208

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Line Array

Speakers Line Array 2x8 Routes 2 "250W RMS / 8 ohms HK AUDIO CAD 208 System integrated grip.

ARTICLE N° 26945
  • HK AUDIO CAD 208
  • Line Array Speaker 2 Way
  • Components: 2x HP 20 cm / 2x 1 "driver mounted on dual concentric waveguide
  • Dispersion: 100 ° (H), 15 ° (V)
  • +/- 3dB Frequency response: 75 Hz - 18 kHz
  • Sensitivity 1W / 1m: 95dB (Full-space) / 101dB (Half-space)
  • SPL max. (4x CAD208): 130 dB @ 10% THD (Full-space) / 136 dB @ 10% THD (Half-space)
  • Rated power: 250W RMS / 8 Ohm
  • Filter internal passive: 2.5-way / freq. cut of 1.8 kHz - 12 dB / oct
  • Version 3 active channels (3 x 16 Ohms), digital controller types DSM2060 or recommended FIRNET
  • Integrated system hangs / Maximum CAD208 per array: 24
  • Bending angles: 0-15 degrees in steps of 1.5 degrees
  • Cabinet: polyamide reinforced with glass fibers (resistance to cold and wet environments IP44)
  • Connectors: 2x NL4 Speakon (passive version) or 2x Speakon NL8 (active version)
  • Connectors or terminal blocks PG connectors (waterproof) Optional
  • Dimensions: L57,8 P37,3 cm x x H23,8
  • Weight: 17.5 kg (version with crossover) / 16.4 kg (free version crossover)
  • Colour: black
The new line array CADIS (Compact Adaptive Installation System) was developed for installations in theaters, places of worship, gyms, conference centers, halls, stadiums and theme parks. It combines flexibility, performance and robustness. The enclosure mid-high CAD 208 is made of polyamide reinforced with fiberglass, UV resistant material to the various climatic aggressions and offering excellent mechanical and acoustic properties. BEM technology (Boundary Element Method) was used to optimize the coupling of the components of the DAC 208, low distortion and improve the accuracy of the directivity. The DAC 208 is characterized by its ability to reproduce voices with a high level of intelligibility. It is usable broadband without added subwoofers for the distribution of background music for example. The lower register is provided by the subwoofer Sub 115 CAD which can be installed hanging above an array of CAD 208 in a separate array of subs, or stack. For more flexibility it is possible to combine other subwoofer models in the IL with CADIS. A wide range of colors is available for seamless integration into the installation environment. Elements of the integrated speakers hangs meet safety standards and allow to obtain an array of 24 CAD 208 maximum. Simulation software and all the data required to perform acoustic simulations with EASE or Ullysses are provided.
A little history ...

There are beautiful family histories and the two brothers Stamer, Hans and Lothar is. For when Lothar Stamer (sound engineer) opened his first workshop design and manufacture of vessels (Stamer Muskanlagen Company) in southern Germany in 1979, he surely not imagine that it reserves the future.
Obviously, at first, and considering how modest and / engaged to start this adventure, the brothers do not try to impose a new brand in the world of sound systems already congested. They simply design a high-end hardware outsourcing for the leading brands of the moment.
But everything is known in the small world of music and their reputation is soon to be established throughout Europe and internationally. Leading naturally to deliver the best production under their own label. Then they move to St. Wendel.

In fact, to be made precise, that is in 1988 they develop the Light Line series, very light speakers that they create for the first time a brand they will market to the general public, a brand well known guitarists, Hugues and Kettner. And, for the record, know that if Stamer brothers chose a similar name, is that they had an easy name to pronounce in all languages!

With this adventure, they create the following year the PS1 Audio System, the first product to be distributed to musicians under the brand HK Audio.
The plant is enlarged for the occasion. Success is again at the rendezvous; in 1990, their products are sold in no less than 14 countries around the world. And the building is following a new plant and a larger storage unit.

It is time to bring order in product lines and it was therefore decided in 1994 to market all products under the name PA HK Audio amps and guitars and basses under the Hughes and Kettner brand. That same year they market LUCAS, an ultra-light full sound and easy to carry.
In 2005, HK Audio moved into a 16,000 m² factory to produce between 6 and 8000 pregnant a month, with some 200 employees.
Today the products sold in over 50 countries.

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