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 oers outstanding
performance either as a standalone speaker or in
combination with subwoofers from the LINEAR SUB
series. Four dierent 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 oers more low-end than the
smaller L3 112 FA. Four dierent 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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LINEAR 3 – SYSTEM SUGGESTIONS
L3 2.1 SYSTEM 12/18
2 x L3 112 FA
1 x L SUB 1800 A
LINEAR 3 mid/high units and LINEAR SUB basses are highly compatible with one another. Here are four practical system suggestions using
models from across the two series.
L3 HALF STACK 12/15
2 x L3 112 FA
2 x L SUB 1500 A
L3 FULL STACK 12/15
L3 FULL STACK 15/18
2 x L3 112 FA
4 x L SUB 1500 A
2 x L3 115 FA
4 x L SUB 1800 A
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ADVANCED DSP TECHNOLOGY
The advanced DSP technology behind LINEAR 3 is
essentially there for one reason only: to make the
job easier for musicians and DJs. With LINEAR 3, you
achieve a top sound performance in every situation,
and with simple handling too.
Intelligent multiband limiting and frequency
response filtering on the Contour EQ preset setting
deliver a sweet yet assertive sound, always and at
every volume level, from whisper soft to super loud.
The multiband limiter monitors and controls the
target frequency bands separately, intervening only
when and where it serves the purpose of achieving
great sound.
Multiband limiter with filter presets
Low frequency band
Mid frequency band
Our engineers teamed up with musicians to develop,
test, tune and optimize all LINEAR 3 components for
every target application, and maximize their practical
benefits in each.
This is why LINEAR 3 guarantees top notch sound
performance, even for semi-professional musicians
and DJs who are not fully-fledged PA specialists.
LINEAR 3 liberates performers, making their lives
easier on stage and leaving more room for their
creativity and music to flourish.
High frequency band
dB
0,15 2,3
Bass Boost / Flat (HMF) Flat (LF) + Contour
Bass Boost + Contour
Flat (LF) + Flat (HMF)
kHz
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LINEAR 3 can be perfectly set up for many dierent live applications in seconds using the two EQ preset
switches found on each mid/high unit:
Bass Boost/Flat (LF) switch:
Bass Boost EQ preset:
For standalone operation; provides a broadband
boost to beef up the low end at 70 to 80 Hz.
Flat/Contour switch:
Flat (HMF) EQ preset:
Provides linear filtering, particularly in the
high midrange.
Flat (LF) EQ preset:
For use with subwoofer(s) or as a stage monitor
(when using the multipurpose L3 112 XA).
Contour EQ preset:
Dampens a broad band of midrange frequencies
centered at 3.5 kHz.
Filters out unwanted frequencies to deliver a
softer, smoother sound without having to fuss
with the Master EQ.
The four following EQ preset combinations are possible:
Bass Boost + Contour Bass Boost + Flat (HMF) Flat (LF) + Contour Flat (LF) + Flat (HMF)
For standalone use at
gigs with up to 100
people.
Ideal for:
Keyboard entertainers,
background music and
even for dance music.
For standalone use at gigs
with up to 100 people.
Ideal for:
An acoustic band with
guitars, cajón and vocals.
For use with LINEAR
SUB subwoofers at gigs
with up to 500 people
(in a full stack).
Ideal for:
Club DJs (especially
for MP3s) or rock/pop
bands without a sound
tech.
For use with LINEAR
SUB subwoofers for up
to 500 people (in a full
stack).
Ideal for:
Rock/pop bands with a
sound tech or as a stage
monitor for soloists and
singers.
Also for standalone
public address use.
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USAGE SCENARIOS
BAR
• For acoustic performances in smaller, narrow
bars and pubs with crowds of between 50 and 100
people*, a balanced fullrange sound is required even
without a subwoofer.
• For this example, an acoustic duo consisting of
two singers and one acoustic guitar or keyboard
performs on a 3.5 x 1.5 m stage platform.
• In small rooms, the duo can be sure that they will
not invoke unwanted frequencies, even if they are
not using equalizers.
Function Speakers Setup Setup Details
Front PA 2 x L3 115 FA
Monitoring 2 x L3 112 XA • Setup angle 33°
• Tops on tripods inclined at 3°
LOBBY
• For events like receptions or the openings of new
hotels, the mobile DJ often needs to cover a series
of rooms (rather than just one), to crowds of
between 100 and 150* people.
• The DJ controls the PA in the 15 x 10 m lobby and the
neighboring 7 x 16 m lounge area directly from their
decks.
• Both areas are supplied with an even fullrange
sound at any volume level.
Function Speakers Setup Setup Details
Front PA 1 x L SUB 1800 A
2 x L3 112 FA
Adjoining
Room
2 x L3 112 FA
• 2.1 System
• 2 x Tops on tripod inclined at 3°
• Signal over Thru Sub Out (Mix A+B+C)
• 2 x Tops on tripods inclined at 3°
* A note on audience size: these are suggestions, rather than recommendations, meaning these numbers 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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GALA EVENTS
• Weddings or gala events for between 150 and 350
guests* require the PA to be split into two distinct
sections: the dance floor and the dining area.
• In this example, a covers band (featuring drums,
electric guitars and bass, vocals and a DJ) focuses its
sound mainly on the dance floor from a 3 x 4 m
stage area.
• The PA zones are divided into the following areas:
The dance floor is comprehensively and optimally
covered with deeper frequencies and, thanks to
the additional 4-point sound system, has a
disco-like feel.
The dining area (organized in table groups) starts
7 m away from the Front PA and the background
music level can be well regulated.
The bar area oers ample opportunity for
discussion.
Function Speakers Setup Setup Details
Front PA 2 x L SUB 1800 A
2 x L3 115 FA
Extension to
4-point sound
system
Monitoring 2 x L3 112 XA
2 x L3 112 FA
• Half stack
• Tops on poles inclined at 7°
• On tripod inclined at 7°
• On tripod inclined at 7°
YOUTH CENTER
• For youth center events, the PA system must be
flexible enough to adapt to a wide variety of venue
sizes and conditions, and crowd sizes of 150 to 300
listeners*.
• The amateur rock band featured in this example
is made up of two guitars, one bass, one drummer
and one vocalist – they expect their PA to deliver a
strong, assertive reproduction of their vocals and
distorted guitar sounds.
• The PA, positioned at the side of the 2.5 x 4 m
stage, delivers consistent sound dispersion across
the entire 8 x 8 m room.
*A note on au dience size: th ese are sugge stions, ra ther than rec ommendatio ns, meaning the se numbers are m ore for your g eneral orien tation. T he actual cov erage
will dep end on the room’s s ize, layout , appointmen ts and furnis hings, as well as t he area you wan t to cover and t he sound press ure levels yo u wish to achie ve.
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Function Speakers Setup Setup Details
Front PA 2 x L SUB 1500 A
2 x L3 112 FA
• Half Stack
• Tops on poles inclined at 3°
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MARQUEES
• Events in smaller marquees often oer no
suspension points to optimize the sound
distribution over the area that needs to be covered.
In this situation, the only reasonable acoustic
solution is a professionally stacked PA, as such
tents typically require dierent volume levels in
dierent areas for between 250 and 400
attendees*.
• For this example, the stage area is at ground level,
3 x 4 m in size and set up for a trio consisting of a
vocalist, keyboard player and guitarist.
• The PA zones are divided into the following areas:
The 6 x 10 m dance floor is wider than it is long,
and the sound distribution covers the whole area
extremely well, right up to the edge of the stage
itself.
The seating and bar areas are largely outside of
the horizontal sound transmission angle, giving
attendees the chance to hear the music and their
own conversations without issue.
Function Speakers Setup Setup Details
Front PA 4 x L SUB 1500 A
2 x L3 112 FA
Monitoring 2 x L3 112 XA • Setup angle 33°
• Full stack (or half stack with subwoofer
add-on)
• Tops on poles inclined at 3°
*A note on au dience size: th ese are sugge stions, ra ther than rec ommendatio ns, meaning the se numbers are m ore for your g eneral orien tation. T he actual cov erage
will dep end on the room’s s ize, layout , appointmen ts and furnis hings, as well as t he area you wan t to cover and t he sound press ure levels yo u wish to achie ve.
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TOWN PARTY
• Town parties often have crowds of around 400-500
people, and they usually take place in an open air
setting. Typically, sound engineers are employed for
such events, but it also regularly occurs that bands
are left to fend for themselves and mix their own
sound directly from the stage.
• For this example, a covers band made up of one
keyboard player, one electric guitarist, one electric
bassist, and one drummer – with three band
members performing vocals – might find themselves
playing on a 6 x 8 m round arched stage 80 cm o
the ground.
• The PA zones are divided into the following areas:
The dance floor requires a sound pressure throw
distance of 10 m and a wide horizontal dispersion of
14 m. This permits a strong bass foundation with
stable mids.
In the seating areas, the volume level is always
significant, but moderate enough to allow
conversations to remain understandable.
Function Speakers Setup Setup Details
Front PA 4 x L SUB 1800 A
2 x L3 115 FA
Near Fill 2 x L3 115 FA
Side Fill /
Monitoring
Drum Fill 1 x L SUB 1500 A
2 x L3 112 FA
1 x L3 112 XA
• Subwoofers stacked
• Tops flown on trussing and inclined at
ca. 15°
• Can be used to provide additional sound
dispersion directly in front of the stage
• Tops on tripods
• Inclined at 7 °
• Angled at center stage – min. 45°
• Tops on tripods on the stage
• Inclined at 7 °
• Top secured to subwoofer via Tilt Unit
In the standing and bar area, the sound pressure is
at a comfortable level, which makes placing orders
easy for everyone.
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ACCESSORIES
TB-N
Tilt bracket for loudspeakers in the LINEAR 3 and
LINEAR 5 series. For attaching to trusses using
appropriate half-couplers 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.
AP-8
This attachment point has a workload limit (WLL) of
360 kg/794 lbs. It safely attaches enclosures with
M8 rigging points to steel cables or chains.
TB-NQ
Tilt bracket with quick release pins for loudspeakers
in the LINEAR 3 and LINEAR 5 series.
For attaching to trusses using appropriate
half-couplers or trigger clamps (M12). Quick
installation with ball lock pins. Also suitable for
installation on ceilings, wall brackets or tripods.
Flexible vertical and horizontal alignment.
TILT UNIT
The tilt unit permits perfect
satellite-to-audience alignment and tilt protection
when using a full stack system.
COVERS
Perfect-fitting padded transport covers are available
for all LINEAR 3 models as an optional accessor y.
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STEREO POLE ADD-ON M20
The add-on set consists of two height-adjustable
König & Meyer M20 distance poles, two high-quality
speaker cables and a carry bag.
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FEATURES
1200
Watts
1,200 Watts
Class D bi-amping for
impressive output power.
BEM-designed horns
BEM-designed substantial,
computer-modeled rotatable
horns deliver 90° horizontal
and 55° vertical direc tivity.
DSP
Advanced
DSP Technology
The new DSP for LINEAR 3
guarantees bands and DJs a
top sound performance even
without a sound engineer.
Custom made speakers
Specifically tailored for
LINEAR 3 enclosures and
acoustics; engineered
for utmost resilience and
durability.
RMS Peak
RMS Peak
Intelligent Multiband Limiter
Professional-grade limiter
technology stabilizes midrange
and high fr equency response,
even at massive low-end
spikes.
MultiGrip Handles
Carrying speakers is an
exercise in comfort,
convenience and safety with
these professional-style
handles.
Presets suited for an y application
The four EQ presets - Bass B oost,
Flat (LF), Flat (MHF) and Contour mean LINEAR 3 speakers can easily
and quickly be optimized for many
dierent audio applications.
Diverse Inputs
Two XLR/Combo inputs, one
stereo RCA input and
adjustable input
sensiv ity make connec ting the
devices of your choice eas y.
DuoTilt™ 3/ 7 Pole Mount
The DuoTilt 3/7 pole mount
serves to aim speakers
accurately so audiences enjoy
sweet sound all ar ound.
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FIR X-over
FIR crossover filtering with
72 dB/oc tave slope; ensures,
among other things, a
transparent midrange.
Wood Cabinets
The low-vibr ation wood
housing delivers greater sound
pressure and a uniform sonic
image from soft to loud.
Made in
Germany
Made in Germany
LINEAR 3 is engineered and
produced in Germany to the
highest quality levels.
TECHNICAL DATA
Available in fall 2017
Model L3 112 FA L3 112 XA L3 115 FA L SUB 1500 A L SUB 1800 A
Max SP L peak (@ 10% THD) 135 dB h alf space 135 dB h alf space 135 dB h alf space 13 1 dB half space 13 2 dB half space
Frequ ency respo nse +/- 3 dB 65 Hz – 18 kHz t.b.a. 58 Hz – 16 k Hz 49 Hz – X-O ver 42 Hz – X-O ver
Frequ ency respo nse -10 dB 58 Hz – 18 kHz t.b.a. 49 Hz – 18 kH z 45 Hz – X-Ove r 38 Hz – X-O ver
Power Rating 1200 W 1200 W 1200 W 1200 W 1200 W
Amplifier Class D - bi -amped Class D - bi-ampe d Cl ass D - bi-amped Class D C lass D
Act ive protec tion circu its Under-voltage, thermal,
LF Speaker 1 x 15" 1 x 18"
Low/Mid Speaker 1 x 12" 1 x 12" 1 x 1 5"
HF Dri ver 1" 1" 1"
Horn character istics 90° x 55° CD hor n 90° x 55 ° CD horn 90° x 55° CD h orn
Cut-off Frequency active 2.3 kH z FIR X-Over w ith 72
Connections 2 x XLR Co mbo In bal., 1 x
Input Sensitivi ty +4 dBu @ Gain cen ter-
Sensitivity switch Line/M ic Input A Line/M ic Input A Line/M ic Input A
Equalizer 2 EQ swi tches: Bass B oost/
Pole mo unt HK Audio D uoTilt 3/7 HK A udio DuoTilt 3/7 HK Audio D uoTilt 3/7 1 x M2 0 (K&M) 1 x M2 0 (K&M)
Rigging point s 4 x M8 t.b.a. 4 x M8
Handles 2 x HK Audio M ultiGrip 1 x HK Audio M ultiGrip,
Enclosure 16 mm MDF 16 mm MDF 16 mm MDF MDF 16 mm MDF 16 mm
Grille 2 mm meta l grille backe d
Finish Acrylic enamel, black Ac rylic enamel, black Acrylic enamel, black Acr ylic enamel, black Acrylic enamel, black
Optional accessories Cover, St ereo Pole Ad d-on
Dimensions (WxH xD) 36 x 66 x 36 .7 cm t.b.a. 4 4 x 69 x 44.5 c m 48.5 x 48. 5 x 59.5 cm 51 x 67 x 72 cm
Weight 21.5 k g / 47.4 lbs. t.b.a. 27.9 kg / 61.5 lb s. 29.8 kg / 6 5.7 lbs. 42 kg / 92.6 lbs .
shor t circuit, o ver-curr ent
protection, subsonic filter,
look ahe ad temperat ure
contr ol, peak, RM S and
multiband limiter s
dB/oc t.
Stere o RCA In, 2 x XLR T hru
bal., 1 x X LR Mix Out
notched
Flat & F lat/Contou r
with b lack acousti c foam
M20, Sp eaker Stand
Add- on, Tilt brac ket (TB- N,
TB- NQ), Attachm ent point
(AP-8), Tilt-Unit
Under-voltage, thermal ,
shor t circuit, o ver-curr ent
protection, subsonic filter,
look ahe ad temperat ure
contr ol, peak, RM S and
multiband limiter s
t.b.a. 2.3 k Hz FIR X-Ove r with 72
2 x XLR Co mbo In bal., 1 x
Stere o RCA In, 2 x XLR T hru
bal., 1 x X LR Mix Out
+4 dBu @ G ain centernotched
2 EQ swi tches: Bass B oost/
Flat & F lat/Contou r
1 x rece ssed top handle
2 mm meta l grille backe d
with b lack acousti c foam
Cover, St ereo Pole Ad d-on
M20, Sp eaker Stand
Add- on, Attachm ent point
(AP-8), Tilt-Unit
Under-voltage, thermal ,
shor t circuit, o ver-curr ent
protection, subsonic filter,
look ahe ad temperat ure
contr ol, peak, RM S and
multiband limiter s
dB/oc t.
2 x XLR Co mbo In bal., 1 x
Stere o RCA In, 2 x XLR T hru
bal., 1 x X LR Mix Out
+4 dBu @ G ain centernotched
2 EQ swi tches: Bass B oost/
Flat & F lat/Contou r
2 x HK Audio M ultiGrip 2 x HK Audio M ultiGrip 2 x HK Audio M ultiGrip
2 mm meta l grille backe d
with b lack acousti c foam
Cover, St ereo Pole Ad d-on
M20, Sp eaker Stand
Add- on, Tilt brac ket (TB- N,
TB- NQ), Attachm ent point
(AP-8), Tilt-Unit
Under-voltage, thermal ,
shor t circuit, an d overcurr ent protec tion,
Subson ic 24 dB/oct. pe ak
limiter
100/1 20 Hz variab le with
24 dB/o ct.
2 x XLR Co mbo In bal., 2 x
XLR T hru bal., 2 x XL R-Mid/
High Ou t
+4 dBu @ G ain centernotched
2 mm meta l grille backe d
with b lack acousti c foam
Protective cover, Stereo
Pole A dd-On M20, t ilt unit,
100 mm cas ters
Under-voltage, thermal ,
shor t circuit, an d overcurr ent protec tion,
Subson ic 24 dB/oct. pe ak
limiter
100/1 20 Hz variab le with
24 dB/o ct.
2 x XLR Co mbo In bal., 2 x
XLR T hru bal., 2 x XL R-Mid/
High Ou t
+4 dBu @ G ain centernotched
2 mm meta l grille backe d
with b lack acousti c foam
Protective cover, Stereo
Pole A dd-On M20, t ilt unit,
100 mm cas ters
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