HK Audio LINEAR 3 User Manual

LINEAR 3

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LINEAR 3 is the easiest way to impress your audience.
Strong and confident design. Powerful and well-balanced sound.
Advanced DSP technology. Impressive low-end.
Clear speech reproduction. Crafted in Germany.
Designed to give musicians and DJs a top sound performance to trust.
Every single time.

• Packs the muscular bi-amped punch of a 1,200 W class D
power amp

• Beautifully balanced, high-definition audio

• 135 dB SPL—that’s plenty of sound pressure for audiences of
up to 500 (with the suitable L SUB 1500 A or L SUB 1800 A
subwoofers)

• No need for sophisticated audio skills: advanced DSP
technology serves up top-notch sound every time

• Intelligent Multiband Limiter ensures tonal integrity at every
volume level

• FIR crossover filtering for transparent midrange

• Plenty of sound-shaping options with four EQ presets—Bass
Boost, Flat (LF), Flat (MHF) and Contour

• Very low total harmonic distortion, so no listening fatigue

• System’s sound is easy to control and shape, even from the
stage

• On-target, directional PA aiming to reduce reflections o
walls and ceilings

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TOPS – LINEAR 3

L3 112 FA

This active 12”/1” fullrange mid/high unit delivers
1,200 watts of class D power, and oers outstanding
performance either as a standalone speaker or in
combination with subwoofers from the LINEAR SUB
series. Four dierent EQ presets – Bass Boost, Flat
(LF), Flat (HMF) and Contour – allow the LINEAR 3
112 FA to deliver outstanding performance and easy
handling in any situation.

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L3 115 FA

The active 15”/1” fullrange mid/high unit delivers
1,200 watts of class D power, and functions either as
a standalone speaker or in combination with
subwoofers from the LINEAR SUB series. Thanks to
its size, the L3 115 FA oers more low-end than the
smaller L3 112 FA. Four dierent EQ presets – Bass
Boost, Flat (LF), Flat (HMF) and Contour – allow the
LINEAR 3 115 FA to deliver outstanding performance
and easy handling in any situation.

L3 112 XA

The clever design and multipurpose enclosure of the
active 12”/1” LINEAR 3 112 XA allow it to excel as a
front PA with plenty of punch, or as an assertive stage
monitor.

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SUBWOOFERS – LINEAR SUB FAMILY

L SUB 1500 A

LINEAR SUB 1500 A is a powerful 15” bass reflex
subwoofer – optimized for the LINEAR 3 tops. What’s
more, LINEAR SUB 1500 A can also be used in
combination with mid/high units from the LINEAR 5
family, or as a bass extension to the ELEMENTS EASY
BASE, SMART BASE and LINE BASE systems. The L
SUB 1500 A is so lightweight and easy to handle that
it can easily be transported by just one person.

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L SUB 1800 A

LINEAR SUB 1800 A – an 18” bass reflex
subwoofer – is packed full of even more low end than
its 15” brother. Unrivaled power, SPL of up to 132 dB
and thumping bass (all the way to 38 Hz) make this
powered sub the ideal add-on to mid/high units from
the LINEAR 3 family when you need just a little more
loudness and low end. LINEAR SUB 1800 A can also
be used in combination with mid/high units from
the LINEAR 5 family, or as a bass extension to the
ELEMENTS BIG BASE system..

The three following active LINEAR SUB subs can also
be combined with mid/high units from the LINEAR 3
lineup.

L SUB 1200 A L SUB 2000 A L SUB 4000 A

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