PreSonus has announced the new ULT-Series active loudspeakers at the 2016 Winter NAMM show. Designed for both mobile use and permanent installations, the company says the ultra-long throw capabilities result in even, clear coverage throughout any space.
The full-range ULT12 and ULT15 feature PreSonus' rotatable Pivot X110 horn along with 12 and 15-inch woofers respectively. Along with a 2.5-inch voice coil, both speakers are bi-amped and driven by an onboard Class D amplifier delivering 1,300W (peak) of power. The Pivot X110 horn gives 110º horizontal and 50º vertical dispersion. The company says its larger size enables it to better control the dispersion in lower frequency ranges. When rotated, the Pivot X110 can turn the ULT12 or ULT15 into an ideal center-channel speaker, flown front fill, or under-balcony option. Their multi-angle design allows for use as both mains or floor monitors.
Each full-range speaker features two combo XLR and ¼-inch TRS inputs: a mic/line input with PreSonus' XMAX mic preamp and a line-level-only input. The inputs have independent level control, allowing up to two audio sources to be mixed internally and summed to a balanced XLR output for daisy-chaining multiple units. A separate direct output for the line input channel provides additional flexibility.
The ULT18 subwoofer features a single 18-inch woofer with 4-inch voice coil driven by a Class D amplifier providing 2000W (peak) of power. The direct radiating, ported enclosure design allows the box to operate more efficiently while pushing additional air. Each box features a variable lowpass filter, giving users the ability to customize the crossover transition between the ULT18 and full-range tops. Available connections include stereo combo XLR and ¼-inch inputs and outputs.
All ULT-Series loudspeakers are constructed with lightweight, Baltic birch along with a thick, black spray coating and powder-coated steel grills. Expected to begin shipping in March 2016, the retail prices are as follows: ULT12 $999.95, ULT15 $1,099.95, and ULT18 $1,199.95
