THREE-WAY FULL-RANGE (90° X 60°)
R.35-3896
WEATHER-RESISTANT LOUDSPEAKER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM
Loudspeaker Type: Full-range, three-way, triaxial, weather-resistant
Operating Range: 80 Hz to 16 kHz (-10 dB)
Frequency Response: 120 Hz to 12.5 kHz (-3 dB)
Max Input Ratings:
Autoformer Taps—70V:
Maximum Output: 124 dB (130 dB peak) 126 dB (132 dB peak)
Sensitivity (1W / 1m)
Free Space SPL:
Nominal Impedance :
Nominal Beamwidth (-6dB): 90° x 60° , 1.6 kHz to 10 kHz
Axial Q / DI: 11.6/10.7, 1.6 kHz to 10 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 850 Hz, 2.7 kHz
Recommended High Pass: 80 Hz 24 dB / Octave
Recommended Amplifier : 800W to 1200W at 8 ohms
TRIAXIAL TRANSDUCERS
Low Frequency: 1 x 8" Carbon ring NeverWet™* treated cone, 3" VC
Middle Range: 2 x 2.35" MultiSource Waveguide™ compression
High Frequency: 1 x 1" exit compression
PHYSICAL
Input Connection:
Controls: Music / speech switch, 70V/100V operation jumper
Enclosure: ABS plastic, matte finish, paintable
Mounting/Rigging
Provisions:
Input Panel Weather Cover:
Environmental:
Dimensions – H x W x D: 11" x 13" x 13.5" (279 x 330 x 343 mm)
Loudspeaker Unit Weight: 34 lbs (15.4 kg) with included yoke
Shipping Weight: 40 lbs (18.1 kg)
ACCESSORIES
Vari-Tilt™ Yoke:
Full Rotation Yoke:
400W Transformer:
NOTE: All wattage figures are calculated using the rated impedance.
* NeverWet is a registered trademark of NeverWet, LLC.
Community strives to improve its products on a continual basis. Specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
400W RMS, 800W Program
56 volts RMS, 113 volts momentary peak
200W, 100W, 50W, 25W and low impedance
100V:
200W, 100W, 50W
MUSIC SPEECH
98 dB (125 Hz - 10 kHz)
97 dB (250 Hz - 4 kHz)
8 ohms, 6 ohms
@ 9 kHz minimum
NL4 Speakon-type connector for low impedance
operation only; and 7-position terminal strip for low
impedance or constant voltage operation
Light Grey, Black or White (standard)
Finish:
RAL # 7038, 9004 or 9003
Two M8 rigging points, zinc-rich epoxy DLPC yoke,
included integral safety cable mounting point
3-layer Weather-Stop™ featuring NeverWet™
Grille:
treated polyester mesh, foam, zinc-rich DLPC
perforated steel color-matched to enclosure
Color-matched ABS plastic with 13.5mm ID gland nut
installed in .82" knockout
IP55W per IEC 529 at the recommended 5° down-tilt,
designed to MIL-STD-810G
R-VTY35. Provides pan-tilt aiming; color-matched
zinc-rich epoxy DLPC steel with SS hardware
R-FRY35. Provides full rotation mounting capability
for down-firing application (i.e. top of press box);
zinc-rich epoxy DLPC steel with SS hardware
TRC400-8. Transformer for 70V and 100V lines;
400W @ 8 ohms; taps for full, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 power.
100 dB (125 Hz - 10 kHz)
99 dB (250 Hz - 4 kHz)
8 ohms, 4.1 ohms
@ 8 kHz minimum
Shown with grille removed
Available in Light Grey,
Black or White (standard)
APPLICATIONS
• Theme and Amusement Parks
• Outdoor Entertainment Centers
• Malls, Fairgrounds, Race Tracks
• Multipurpose Indoor/Outdoor
Venues
• Stadiums and Arenas
FEATURES
• Excellent musicality and intelligibility, low distortion, and
high sensitivity and output
• Weather-resistant, compact, matte finish paintable high
impact ABS plastic modified-trapezoidal enclosure
• NeverWet™ treated grille and LF driver cones, polymer
HF and MR diaphragms, and moisture-sealed crossover
• Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich epoxy dual-layer powdercoated (DLPC) steel grille and low-profile yoke
• Innovative MultiSource Waveguide™ (MSW) horn design
for high frequency and dual midrange drivers
• 200W autoformer (standard)
• Light Grey, Black and White finish standard. Custom
colors available upon request
• Five-year product warranty / Fifteen-year enclosure
warranty
• Swimming pools
• Athletic Fields
• Convention Centers
• Cruise Ships
• Factories
DESCRIPTION
The R.35-3896 is a fully horn-loaded triaxial three-way, fullrange loudspeaker system designed to provide high quality
voice and music reproduction in applications requiring
extreme weather resistance. It is designed to withstand
long-term exposure to tough, environmental conditions and
to provide musical performance normally only associated
with indoor loudspeakers. The R.35-3896 features
Community's innovative MultiSource Waveguide™ horn
design; the output from the dual midrange compression
drivers and 1-inch exit HF driver are combined seamlessly
into a single time-coherent source, resulting in excellent
musicality, intelligibility and dispersion consistency. The
high output, 3-inch voice coil, 8-inch carbon ring cone LF
driver features a flange-less frame design that permits
a cone area nearly equivalent to a typical 10-inch driver,
resulting in high sensitivity and increased LF extension. The
low LF/MR passive crossover point results in improved midrange pattern control and elimination of horn coloration in
the LF response.
The Music / Voice switch allows for additional application
flexibility. The "Music" setting provides an out-of-the-box
flat response and selecting "Voice" provides up to a 5dB
boost for increased vocal projection and intelligibility. The
LF cone is treated with the same NeverWet™ coating as
the grille cloth to ensure trouble-free performance in the
harshest conditions.
R SERIES
70
80
90
100
110
120
10 100 1000 10000
Amplitude (dB SPL)
Frequency Response
12Hz Resolution, 1/6 Octave Smoothing, 1W/1m 12Hz Resolution, 1/6 Octave Smoothing, 1W/1m
0
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
104
112
120
128
Impedance (Ohms)
Impedance
Min Z 30 Hz - 16000 Hz = 4.1 Ohms @ 8000 Hz
0
10
20
30
100 1,000 10,000
Q
Q (Music Switch)
10
100
100 1,000 10 ,000
Degrees
Beamwidth
H-■ V-♦
R.35-3896
THREE-WAY FULL-RANGE (90° X 60°)
WEATHER-RESISTANT LOUDSPEAKER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE IMPEDANCE
— Music, - - Speech, 12 Hz Resolution, 1/6 Octave Smoothing, 1W/1m
Ohms
Amplitude (dB SPL)
Frequency (Hz)
10
BEAMWIDTH AXIAL Q - MUSIC
400
100
Degrees
10
100
DIMENSIONS
13. 5" (343mm)
0.84" (21mm)
1000 10000
Frequency (Hz)
–n–Horizontal –t–Vertical
Center of
Gravity
8.22" (209mm)
Q
100 1000 10000
6.06" (154mm)
Ø 0.35" (Ø 9mm)
8 places
4.65" (118mm)
— Music, - - Speech, Min Z 30 Hz - 16 kHz = 4.1 Ohms @ 8 kHz
100
Frequency (Hz)
Q
Frequency (Hz)
1000 10000
12.12" (308mm)
Ø 0.51" (Ø 13mm)
1.58 " (40mm)
2.6" (66mm)
2.6" (66mm)
4.65" (118mm)
0.98" (25mm)
1" (25mm)
13" (330mm)
Top
Center of
Load
Center of
11" (279mm)
Gravity
Front
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
The loudspeaker system shall be a three-way, full-range modified trapezoidal design with one 8-inch (203mm) high-output LF driver mounted triaxially
behind a MultiSource Waveguide™ horn containing one 1-inch exit HF compression driver and two 2.35-inch midrange compression drivers. Drivers
shall be connected to an integral crossover with crossover frequencies of 850 Hz and 2.7 kHz. The input connections shall be an NL4-type connector and
a 7-position terminal strip for standard or autoformer tap operation. There is also a 2-position switch for voice or music applications. The loudspeaker
enclosure shall be matte finish high impact ABS plastic with a 1mm perforated steel grille backed by NeverWet™ treated polyester mesh and open
cell foam. There shall be two M8 rigging points, and an included steel dual-layer powder-coated mounting yoke. The LF horn and cabinet shell are
internally fused to create a monolithic, extremely rigid, resonance-free enclosure. The system shall have a frequency response of 120 Hz to 12.5 kHz
(-3 dB SPL) and an input capability of 56V RMS. At the music setting, it shall have a sensitivity at 1W / 1m, 8 ohms nominal impedance, of 98 dB (125 Hz
- 10 kHz) and 97 dB (250 Hz - 4 kHz). At the voice setting, it shall have a sensitivity at 1W / 1m, 8 ohms nominal impedance, of 100 dB (125 Hz - 10 kHz)
and 99 dB (250 Hz - 4 kHz). The nominal dispersion shall be 90° H x 60° V from 1.6 kHz to 10 kHz. The loudspeaker shall be 11" (279mm) H (front) x
13" (330mm) W x 13.5" (343mm) D and shall weigh 34 lbs (15.4 kg) including the mounting yoke.
CAUTION: Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel.
It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified professional structural engineer approve the mounting design.
Community Professional Loudspeakers, 333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
Phone (610) 876-3400 · Fax (610) 874-0190· info@communitypro.com· www.communitypro.com
Yoke Hole Dimensions
3.17" (81 mm)
M8 Hang Point /
Center of Gravity
8.54" (217mm)
5.5" (140mm)
Sides
R.35-3896 [3SE PT201 3]