Coda Audio announces expansion of its High Output Point Source (HOPS) range of loudspeakers with the new HOPS12i. This high output, three-way point source loudspeaker incorporates 12” neodymium cone drivers with 4-inch voice coils adapted from those found in Coda Audio’s flagship line-array, AiRay.
“Versatility is key to the HOPS12i,” the announcement states. “As well as CODA’s very latest DAC (Dynamic Airflow Cooling) technology, it features exchangeable and rotatable waveguides that provide various options for adjusting directivity, but unlike many other loudspeakers that ‘only’ steer high frequency – the HOPS12i waveguides control all the way down to 300Hz. The benefits of this cannot be understated – the broadband energy is focused exactly where required, whilst keeping it away from walls and other reflective surfaces - two clear advantages in terms of intelligibility.”
90º x 60º and 60º x 40º waveguides are available, and both are rotatable, giving four directivity options. The low end of the full-range HOPS12i is designed that in many applications, subs might not be required - which is particularly helpful in multi-use education settings, for example. As with the entire HOPS range, HOPS12i is complemented by a variety of accessories and mounting options that allow for the optimum flexibility in fixed installations.
HOPS12i can be customized in a wide range of colors - weatherproofing options are also available for demanding environments. The latest versions of Coda proprietary amplifier control software (Linus Control V2.2) and prediction software (System Optimiser) both contain new data sets incorporating the newly released HOPS12i loudspeaker.
