L-Acoustics Kara II Modular Line Source Loudspeaker
L-Acoustics announces the new Kara II modular line source loudspeaker with the addition of Panflex, giving Kara four-in-one directivity: one box designed to cover any audience geometry. Kara II morphs to fit any design, offering consistent coverage and SPL distribution with precise focus in four different directivity patterns: 70° or 110° symmetrical and 90° asymmetrical, steering to either the left or right. In its 70° configuration, Kara II packs a full 2 dB more than in 110°.
According to the company announcement, L-Acoustics experienced record-breaking sales for the lightweight, powerful Kara line. Existing Kara owners around the globe will be pleased to learn that L-Acoustics will make available a kit to upgrade existing Kara with Panflex capability.
“Kara has been a perpetual best-seller for a reason,” explains L-Acoustics Executive Director of Application Design Florent Bernard. “Its lightweight, diminutive form factor and strong, consistent SPL make it the perfect tool for a plethora of events or permanent installs. When we introduced Panflex to the industry, our clients told us this was the only thing missing from Kara. We listened, and the new Kara II brings our medium-format line array into a new era of added directivity and improved polar stability.”
The new L-Acoustics Kara II is designed to be a powerful loudspeaker, meeting the needs of any audience geometry and morphing to fit any design, offering consistent coverage and SPL distribution with laser focus. As with all L-Acoustics K Series line arrays, Kara benefits from decades of research and development into quick and safe rigging for rapid and optimized deployment.
Kara II Specifications Type: Two-way active WST enclosure Bandwidth (-10 dB): 55 Hz – 20 kHz ([KARA II_70]) Maximum SPL: 142 dB ([KARA II_70]) Coverage angle: 70° / 110° symmetric or 90° asymmetric (35°/55°) Weight: 26 kg / 57 lb
Kara II for rental ships in March 2020, and can be seen at NAMM in L-Acoustics meeting room 17209. Kara II for install will ship later in 2020.
