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THE NEW PERFORMANCE CLASS >
Professional wood cabinets, premium
components and innovative technologies
make LINEAR 5 the loudest speaker line
in its class. A wide selection of short and
long throw solutions, passive and powered
models and bespoke controller-driven
amps furnishes ever ything professional
bands and PA providers need to get the
job done, day in and day out. What’s more,
every option is a premium-quality, flexible
and remarkably aordable solution –
all made in Germany.
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LINEAR 5 ACTIVE & PASSIVE MID/HIGH UNITS
LINEAR 5 112 X / XA
Fine-tuned for rendering speech in the key
frequency range starting at 100 hertz, the
L5 112X / XA is predestined for use as a mid/
high unit to cover great throw distances. Such
applications donot require a tremendous amount
of low-end reinforcement, so HK Audio opted for
an ingenious space-saving housing that is angled,
surprisingly compact, and equipped with a
60° x 40° CD horn for optimum directivity.
Able to handle plenty of gain before feedback,
this multifunctional enclosure can even serve
as a powerful stage monitor.
LINEAR 5 112 F / FA LINEAR 5 115 F / FA
These are two extraordinarily versatile fullrange models.
Just two L5 112 F / FA units mounted on speaker stands
can provide genuine fullrange coverage. The L5 115 F / FA
delivers rich, low-ranging bass response to satisfy that
will satisf y even the challenging monitoring demands of
discerning DJs. Both models feature an asymmetrical,
rotatable constant directivity horn (60° - 90° x 55°) that
provides wide-ranging coverage in the near field, paired
with plenty of long-distance reach. Variable EQ presets let
you adapt the frequency response: A flip of a switch is all
it takes to transform these fullrange speakers for small
to midsized rooms into powerful top units for LINEAR
subwoofers.
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Panel: LINEAR 115 FAPanel: LINEAR 115 F
FE ATURES
All models are equipped with two class D amplifiers,
one each for the tweeter and woofer. The integrated
controller provides three active protective circuits
(short circuit, thermal, over/under voltage), a peak
limiter and a subsonic filter to maximize both load
handling and component life.
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LINEAR 5 ACTIVE & PASSIVE MID/HIGH UNITS
LINEAR 5 LTS / LTS A
LONG THROW. ULTRA COMPACT. ECONOMICAL.
What does it take to throw the entire frequency spectrum over 30 meters and beyond? Only large line arrays
pack a punch powerful enough to deliver that kind of performance. Until now, that is.
LINEAR 5 LTS / LTS A has arrived, and it’s the first speaker to deliver real long throw performance in an ultracompact format. Now you can hit the road with fewer speaker components in tow, saving valuable space on
your truck. What’s more, you can set up, stack and fly rigs that much faster and easier.
The new LINEAR 5 LTS / LTS A is not only the easiest way of treating audiences of up to 3,000 to the
best sound; it’s also the most economical option out there.
SETUPS
Head Stacking ClusterHead StackingSoloHorizontal Cluster
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LONG THROW.
Whether it’s 30, 40 or 50 meters – the new LTS / LTS A mid/high unit throws
the sonic image as far as it needs to go, sending even silky top-end frequencies
all the way to the back row. This is made possible thanks to HK Audio’s groundbreaking Multicell Transformer technology. This ingenious invention drastically
reduces high frequency distortion, thereby solving a major problem of legacy horn
and waveguide designs: they generate distortion that limits the amount of useful
sound pressure.
Equipped with this proprietary technology, the LTS / LTS A is able to deliver
138dB SPL, an exceptionally high maximum by any standard.
This awesome power, paired with a curved array created by the multiple cells,
extends the range to cover the entire sound field with a crystal-clear audio image.
ULTRA COMPACT.
The pioneering Multicell Transformer makes setting up compact speaker systems
an exercise in convenience. The latest generation LINEAR 5 series model is
housed in an ultra-compact 68 x 44 x 46 cm enclosure. Tipping the scales at just
24.9 kg, LTS / LTS A can easily replace speakers twice its size and weight to save
truck space and make installation in a rig so much easier. LTS / LTS A’s classic
streamlined format is certainly a refreshing change. Talk about intuitive handling:
finally, here’s a straightforward design that can be stacked on the ground or on
its head, and clustered with remarkable ease and flexibility. All this contributes to
making LTS / LTS A easily the most flexible tool in its class.
ECONOMICAL.
Sophisticated features, a remarkably aordable price, a small footprint and fast
setup. With the LINEAR 5 LTS / LTS A, your savings are threefold: peoplepower,
truck space and time. This gives you far greater leeway for planning the given
production’s budget, as well as making the LTS / LTS A the most economical
solution in its application range.
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THE INNOVATIVE MULTICELL TRANSFORMER
To date, there have been two ways to construct long range speaker
systems. The time-tested approach is to use long throw horns.
They have to have ver y large mouths and deep enclosures to
accommodate the horn’s throat, so the housings are huge. Plus,
there’s a lot of real estate inside the horn. These surfaces cause
resonances and reflections that manifest as distortion, particularly
at high frequencies. This distortion puts a very low cap on the
maximum achievable sound pressure.
The other option for long throw applications, the line array, has been
around for about 20 years. Waveguides shape the wave-front so
that the line array is able to render even high frequencies well. The
downside is that you have to haul, assemble and align a whole lot
of speakers even for small or medium-scale events, which costs you
truck space, time and money.
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HK Audio engineers took up the challenge of reinventing the long throw
speaker and came up with a ground-breaking solution: the Multicell
Transformer (MCT). This ingenious invention makes the most of horns’
and waveguides’ physical advantages, with none of the drawbacks. The
mouths of the nine horn channels form a line array, with sound traveling
down channels of dierent lengths to achieve dierent delay times.
This yields a perfect vertical curve and a very precise +5°/-25° pattern
of throw.
With these unique properties, the MCT achieves the performance
of comparable horns and waveguides at a fraction of their size. This
revolutionary advance in technology is the key to building sensationally
small and streamlined speakers.
Here’s a simplified run-down of how it works: the MCT splits the
wave-front into nine small wave-fronts. Each of these partial waves
is directed through the flaring duct of a horn of dierent length and
mouth size. These horns don’t have acres of real estate that can
cause interference, so the only distortion they generate is beyond
the range of human hearing. This increases useful sound pressure by
up to 10 dB.
Thanks to the MC T horn’s as ymmetrical directivity, two
LINEAR 5 LTS / LTS A units can be set up together in an
‘acoustically correct’ head stack.
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LINEAR ACTIVE & PASSIVE SUBWOOFERS
The LINEAR series subwoofers' visuals are coordinated to match the looks of the LINEAR 5 top units, and their audio performance is
no less a perfect fit. With a choice of three fundamentally dierent models, you can put together the optimum system for the given
application range.
LINEAR SUB 1200 / 1200 A
The L SUB 1200 / 1200 A is designed to match the
L5 112 F / FA. Thanks to the remarkably faithful
transient response of its two 10" woofers, this
bass-reflex enclosure delivers tight, punchy
low-end performance. The compact 10" speakers
pack a lot of sound pressure into the 112 L5 F / FA's
very small footprint. Sporting the same 1200-watt
digital power amp as the L SUB 2000 A, the active
LSUB 1200 A unit feeds this extra power to a
Speakon output. If you wish to extend your system
with a lean, light yet extremely powerful full stack,
all you have to do is connect a passive L SUB 1200
to this output.
LINEAR SUB 2000 / 2000 A
The L SUB 2000 / 2000 A is the perfect complement
to the L5 115 F / 115 FA. Two 12" high-excursion
woofers operate in a band-pass enclosure that is
sure to delight with its hair-trigger dynamic response
and an impressive range that extends down below
40 hertz. This unit delivers the goods not just at
impulse peaks, but also at a continuous load!
To this end, each woofer is equipped with a dual
spider suspension that keeps the voice coil aligned
and on track even at the most extreme loads.
Advanced cooling technology eectively prevents
the voice coil from overheating. Powered by an
ultra light 1200-watt digital power amp, the active
L SUB 2000 A outweighs its passive counterpart
by just two kilograms!
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Panel: LINEAR SUB 1200Panel: LINEAR SUB 2000Panel: LINEAR SUB 1200 APanel: LINEAR SUB 2000 A
FE ATURES
The integrated amplifier provides three active protective circuits (short circuit, thermal, over/under voltage),
a peak limiter and a subsonic filter to maximize both load handling and component life.
All active subwoofers come with a frequency-compensated output for routing the signal to mid/high units,
so combining these bass bins with L5 tops is an exercise in convenience. What's more, all models sport an
integrated stereo preamp that lets you set up 2.1 systems or add a center subwoofer to a stereo system —
with remarkable ease and just two speaker cables!
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LINEAR ACTIVE & PASSIVE SUBWOOFERS
LINEAR SUB 4000 / 4000 A
Powerful and Versatile
L SUB 4000 / 4000 A is the flexible new 18" subwoofer from HK Audio.
Compatible with all LINEAR 5 fullrange speakers and mid/high units, its powerful
low end — ranging from 30 to 100 Hertz — is totally and powerfully impressive.
L SUB 4000 / 4000 A can also serve as a sub-low add-on to LINEAR SUB 2000 to
beef up the bottom end in the range of 30 to 70 Hertz.
Innovative and Combinable
The chambers of this double-ventilated band-pass enclosure were tuned
dierently, and optimized for ultra-low signals and kick drums. L SUB 4000 /
4000 A can be deployed flexibly as the sole subwoofer for a PA or as a sub-low
extension unit.
HK Audio engineers tuned the L SUB 4000 / 4000 A’s band-pass enclosure
and electronics to deliver phase-corrected response when paired with the
L SUB 2000 / 2000 A. This means the L SUB 4000 / 4000 A can be added to
a legacy system without requiring additional outboard controllers. The built-in
preamp is stereo, so a single L SUB 4000 / 4000 A may be deployed as a central
sub-low bin for a stereo system.
Dynamic and Faithful Response
Rugged high-tech courtesy of German engineering: HK Audio has decades
of experience developing advanced sound reinforcement solutions, and the
LSUB4000 / 4000 A has also benefitted from our engineers’ unique skillset.
This subwoofer delivers high maximum SPL paired with dynamic, deep-ranging
response, and renders signal peaks with remarkable fidelity even when pushed very
hard. Its robust wood housing is built to withstand the wear and tear of daily use.
L SUB 4000 / 4000 A is perfectly suited for professional gigs and installation in
clubs. Under-voltage, thermal and over-current protection circuits and a peak limiter
keep the electronic components safe from overloads to ensure this unit will keep
delivering reliable performances for many, many tomorrows to come.
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Panel: LINEAR SUB 4000 APanel: LINEAR SUB 4000
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SUGGESTED SYSTEM SETUPS: ACTIVE
L5 Monitor Pack
3 x L5 112 XA
3 x Protective Covers
Also usable as a
multifunctional
loudspeaker setup or
as tops in combination
with LINEAR series
subwoofers.
L5 Club Pack
Audience size: max. 300
2 x L5 112 FA
2 x L SUB 1200 A
2 x Distance poles
4 x Protective covers
Extendable to a
full stack with
2 x L SUB 1200
L5 Power Pack
Audience size: max. 350
2 x L5 112 XA
2 x L SUB 2000 A
2 x Distance poles
4 x Protective covers
Extendable to a
full stack with
2 x L SUB 2000 A
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L5 Rock Pack
L5 Big Venue Pack
Audience size: max. 400
2 x L5 112 FA
2 x L SUB 1200 A
2 x L SUB 1200
6 x Protective covers
2 x Tilt unit
Extendable with
Audience size: max. 600
2 x L5 115 FA
4 x L SUB 2000 A
2 x Tilt unit
6 x Protective covers
Sub-low add-on possible
with L SUB 4000 A.
additional L SUB 1200
units, for example as a
center cluster.
A note on audience size: these are suggestions, rather than recommendations, meaning these number s
are more for your general orientation. The actual coverage will depend on the room’s size, layout,
appointments and furnishings, as well as the area you want to cover and the sound pressure levels you
wish to achieve.
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SUGGESTED SYSTEM SETUPS: ACTIVE
LTS Front PA - Long Throw Sound
Reinforcement
Audience size: max. 1,000
2 x L5 LTS A
2 x Distance pole with hand crank
4 x L SUB 4000 A
L SUB 4000 A Sub Low Extension for
additional Low End
Audience size: max. 1,000
2 x L5 LTS A
4 x L SUB 2000 A
2 x L SUB 4000 A
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LTS Clustering for broader
horizontal dispersion
LTS for broader
horizontal dispersion
Audience size: max. 1,500
4 x LTS A
6 x L SUB 4000 A
A note on audience size: these are suggestions, rather than recommendations, meaning these number s are more for your general orientation. T he actual coverage will depend
on the room’s size, layout, appointments and f urnishings, as well as the area you want to cover and the sound pressur e levels you wish to achieve.
Audience size: max. 1,500
4 x LTS A
6 x L SUB 4000 A
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SUGGESTED SYSTEM SETUPS: ACTIVE
LTS Headstack Clustering for broader horizontal dispersion
and further Long Throw capability
Audience size: max. 3,000
8 x L5 LTS A
12 x L SUB 4000 A
Nearfills are recommended in a setup like this
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A note on audience size: these are suggestions, rather than recommendations, meaning these number s are more for your general orientation. T he actual coverage will depend
on the room’s size, layout, appointments and f urnishings, as well as the area you want to cover and the sound pressur e levels you wish to achieve.
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SUGGESTED SYSTEM SETUPS: PASSIVE
HK Audio has spearheaded the drive to advance
the state of the art in active sound reinforcementthat is, speakers with built-in power amps and
controllers- for more than 20 years. Such integrated
systems are often easier to transport, set up and
operate. However, there are many applications,
particularly for rental and installed systems, where a
central power amp rack paired with passive speakers
is the more practical or aordable solution.
Our application specialists have developed a
concept for unified power racks featuring the latest
generation of advanced controller amps made by
market leaders Lab.gruppen. These amp racks can
be easily configured to drive a variety of HK Audio
speaker setups simply by selecting the appropriate
filter set. A complete library of filter sets is already
archived in the power amps’ memories.
KEY RACK 2.24
Key Rack 2.24 is a light, compact rack that is three rack units in height. It is equipped with the new,
groundbreaking IPD 2400 controller amps (2 x 1200W @ 4 Ω) made by the Swedish specialist Lab.gruppen.
With the two IPD 2400s, integrated power distribution, and the LoadLibrary, you get an astonishingly
ecient, turnkey power-pack to drive the HK Audio LINEAR 5 LTS system.
A complete librar y of filter sets is already archived in the power amps’ memories. A unified amp rack
for professionals, versatile enough for use with smaller and larger systems, is the key to making
configuration, setup and service easier, as well as maximizing the operational lifespan of your gear.
Key Rack 2.24 is easy to handle, ultra ecient and remarkably aordable, with elegant remote control
via PC or iPad to boot.
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SUGGESTED SYSTEM SETUPS: PASSIVE
L5 Simple Monitor Setup
3 x L5 112 X
1 x L SUB 1200
1 x Key Rack 2.24
Passive L5 Rock Pack
2 x L5 112 F
2 x L SUB 1200
1 x Key Rack 2.24
One Key Rack 2.24 can drive
full stacks with up to
2 x L5115F and
4 x L SUB 2000 units.
Passive L5 Big Venue
2 x L5 115 F (or L5 112F)
2 x L SUB 2000
1 x Key Rack 2.24
One Key Rack 2.24 can drive
full stacks with up to
2 x L5 115 F and
4 x L SUB 2000 units.
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LTS Half Stack -
Ecient Long Throw Setup
LTS Head Stacking for further
Long Throw capability
2 x L5 LTS
2 x Distance pole with hand crank
2 x L SUB 4000
1 x Key Rack 2.24
4 x L5 LTS
6 x L SUB 4000
2 x Key Rack 2.24
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SUGGESTED SYSTEM SETUPS: PASSIVE
LTS Front PA - Long Throw Sound Reinforcement
2 x L5 LTS
2 x Distance pole with hand crank
4 x L SUB 4000
2 x L5 112 X for Near Fill application
2 x Speaker Stands
2 x Key Rack 2.24
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LTS Clustering for broader horizontal dispersion
4 x L5 LTS
6 x L SUB 4000
2 x Key Rack 2.24
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ACCESSORIES
Tilt Unit
The tilt unit permits perfect satellite-to-audience
alignment using a full stack system.
Protective Cover
Perfect-fitting padded protective transport covers
are available for all LINEAR 5 series models as an
optional accessory. Openings aord access to the
enclosures’ carrying handles.
Distance Pole
Height adjustable and lockable speaker mounting
pole with M20 thread. Extra strong steel
construction holds cabinets up to 40 kg.
Adjustable from app. 90 cm – 150 cm.
Weight 2.3 kg.
AP-8
This attachment point has a workload limit (WLL) of
360 kg / 794lbs. It safely attaches enclosures with
M8 rigging points to steel cables or chains.
Double flange plate
For attaching two distance poles with M20 threads
to one subwoofer. Delivers acoustically correct,
horizontal clusters of L5 LTS units in stacking
setups.
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TB-N
Tilt bracket for loudspeakers in the LINEAR 5
(L5 112 F / FA, L5 115 F / FA, L5 LTS / LTS A) series.
For attaching to trusses using appropriate halfcouplers or trigger clamps (M12). Mounts to the
speaker via clamping levers (M10). Also suitable
for installation on ceilings, wall brackets or tripods.
Flexible vertical and horizontal alignment.
TB-NQ (QRP)
Tilt bracket with quick release pins for loudspeakers
in the LINEAR 5 (L5 112 F / FA, L5 115 F / FA,
L5LTS/ LTS A) series. For attaching to trusses using
appropriate half-couplers or trigger clamps (M12).
Quick installation through ball lock pins. Also suitable
for installation on ceilings, wall brackets or tripods.
Flexible vertical and horizontal alignment.
TB-HES
Tilt bracket extension (compatible with
TB-N / TB-NQ) for L5 LTS head stacking
applications.
PP-CP
This set, composed of one pick point and one
clustering plate, oers either two or three
attachment points for flying and angling L5 LTS
units. Suitable for use in single, head stack, cluster,
and head stack cluster operating modes.
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TECHNICAL DATA
MID/HIGH UNITS:ACTIVE
ParameterL5 112 FAL5 112 XAL5 115 FAL5 LTS A
Max SPL127 dB half space (@ 10% THD)128 dB hal f space (@ 10 % THD)128 dB hal f space (@ 10 % THD)133 dB hal f space (@10% T HD)
Max SPL peak135 dB hal f space (@ 10 % THD)136 dB half space (@ 10% THD)13 7 dB half space (@ 10% T HD)138 dB half space (@10% THD)
Max SPL calculated137 dB half space137 dB half space138 dB hal f space141 dB half space
Frequency response +/- 3 dB 64 Hz - 18 k Hz100 Hz - 18 k Hz57 Hz - 18 k Hz115 Hz – 1 4 kHz
Frequency response -10 dB57 Hz - 20 k Hz72 Hz - 20 kHz48 Hz - 20 kHz100 Hz – 20 kH z