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LOUDSPEAKERS
LOUDSPEAKERS
Loudspeakers, as acoustic transducers,
have several features conceived according to
their specific final use.
For this reason, RCF loudspeakers are
divided into two categories: LAB SERIES
and PRO SERIES.
The loudspeakers in the LAB SERIE are
characterized by exceptionally low distortion with an extremely linear response at low
frequency.
The PRO SERIES stands out for its optimization of the relationship between the
three main features: sound purity, distortion
and the capacity to withstand high power
over a long period.
In their turn, these two main categories
respectively comprise the NEW LAB
SERIES and the NEW PRO SERIES.
The power characteristics of these last
two series have been determined according
to a new and innovative method developed
by the RCF Electroacoustic Laboratory and
are furnished in the description of the loudspeakers. All the technical features of the
models in the NEW LAB SERIES and in
the NEW PRO SERIES are determined
after the loudspeakers have been put
through power handling tests.
An additional part in the abbreviations of
each single model provides an immediate
reference to the type of loudspeaker, for
example:
– S 800 High power and high efficiency
Woofer
– P 540 High power Woofer
– P 530 High efficiency Woofer
– P 520 High efficiency Mid-Bass
– P 300 High power Woofer
The L 12P540, L 15S800 and L 18S800
loudspeakers, equipped with twin spider
treated with special resins, are able to withstand extremely high peak power levels with
a crest factor of 10 dB instead of the usual
6 dB.
In the audio signals, the difference
between the mean power level (RMS) and
the peak levels normally reaches 20 dB.
This means, for example, that at RMS
power of 20 W, the peak may reach 2000 W
(crest factor of 20 dB).
Even with processed and compressed
signals, the crest factor stays at 10 dB.
Amplifiers are therefore necessary with
high dynamic features able to reproduce the
acoustic signals correctly.
With a crest factor of 10 dB and a RMS
power of 400 W, the peak is 4000 W.
These features represent a considerable
step forward in reproducing low frequencies
and are especially suited for applications
requiring high power.
N.B.: The SMALL parameters have been
measured after putting the loudspeakers
through the power measurement test. This is
to stabilize the parameters before measuring
them.