This month’s Gear Guide focuses on small and medium-format line array loudspeakers, specifically systems using midrange or low-frequency drivers of eight inches or smaller. These compact line arrays have become increasingly common in medium-sized and larger churches, offering many of the coverage, control and scalability advantages that once belonged primarily to large touring and arena systems. Line arrays are not the right answer for every room, every budget or every church. Room shape, acoustics, rigging, coverage needs and operator experience all still matter. But few loudspeaker developments have reshaped modern live sound as significantly. For churches looking to improve clarity, consistency and impact across the congregation, small and medium-format line arrays remain one of the most important categories to understand.
Streaming encoders aren’t the most visible part of a church’s video system—but they’re the point where everything either works or falls apart. After the cameras and switcher have done their job, the encoder takes that signal and transforms it into something the internet can reliably deliver in real time.
It’s easy to overlook—until the stream drops, buffers, or doesn’t match what you saw in the room. At its core, encoding is about compression and consistency, shaping video into a format that holds up across varying bandwidth and devices. Get it right, and the experience translates beyond the room with clarity. Get it wrong, and nothing downstream can fix it.
What follows is a look at several streaming encoders currently available to churches, with key specifications and features to consider.
C O M P A C T L I N E A R R A Y S
ADAMSON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | Model: CS7
- LF: 2 x ND7-LM16 (7-inch) cone drivers
- HF: 1 x NH3 (3-inch diaphragm) compression driver on an optimized waveguide
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 18 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 (h) x 12.5 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Proprietary Slidelock Rigging System
- Power: 2-channel class D, 2400 watts total output
- Weight: 38.6 pounds
- Size: 8 (h) x 20.7 (w) x 16.2 (d) inches
- adamson.ai
ALCONS AUDIO | Model: LR15
High-performance Line Array System
- LF: 2 x AW65.22ND-1 6.5-inch woofers, vented
- HF: 1 x RBN502rs 5-inch pro-ribbon driver
- Frequency Response: 53 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 10 dB)
- Dispersion: 90 or 120 degrees nominal, vertical is array dependent
- Rigging Angles: 3-point rigging and transport system enables angle-setting on the cabinets without lifting the array
- Power: Sentinel10 amplification
- Weight: 30.1 pounds
- Size: 6.9 (h) x 22.8 (w) x 13.1 (d) inches
- alconsaudio.com
AVANTE | Model: Imperio Pro IMP205
440W RMS,Class D Power Amplifier with dual 5.0" Neodymium Low-Mid woofers and six HF drivers
- LF: 2 x 5-inch neodymium cone drivers
- HF: 6 x 1.75-inch neodymium compression drivers
- Frequency Response: 100 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 (h), vertical is array dependent
- Rigging: Selectable splay increments include 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 degrees
- Power: Self-powered (class D, 1700 watts peak); 32-bit DSP onboard
- Weight: 12.5 pounds
- Size: 12.8 (h) x 7.3 (w) x 8.8 (d) inches
- avanteaudio.com
BOSE | Model: ShowMatch DeltaQ
DeltaQ sound quality and coverage configurability in compact enclosures
- LF: 2 x 8-inch cone drivers
- HF: 4 x EMB2S compression drivers
- Frequency Response: 69 Hz – 17 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 or 70 degrees (changeable) x choice of 5, 10, or 20 degrees (h x v)
- Power: HF: 100 watts continuous, 400 watts peak; LF: 450 watts continuous, 1,800 watts peak
- Rigging: 3-point “quick pin” system, support for up to 24 modules
- Weight: N/A
- Size: 11.1 (h) x 31.2 (w) x 18.3 (d) inches
- boseprofessional.com
DAS AUDIO | Model: EVENT-28A
Powered, 650 W 2x 8″, 2 way full-range, compact Line Array
- LF: 2 x DAS 8MIN neodymium cone drivers
- HF: 1 x DAS M-60 compression driver
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 degrees nominal, vertical is array dependent
- Rigging Angles: Proprietary FSS (Fast Set Splay) rigging system for angle setting while stacked
- Power: Self-powered, 2-channel 1300-watt (peak) Class D amplifier (650 watts continuous); DSP
- Weight: 44.1 pounds
- Size: 11 (h) x 25 (w) x 20.7 (d) inches
- dasaudio.com
DB TECHNOLOGIES | Model: VIO L208
2-Way Active Line Array Module
- LF: 2 x 8-inch cones neodymium cone drivers
- HF: 1 x 1.4-inch-exit compression driver on rotatable waveguide
- Frequency Response: 85 Hz – 18.1 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
- Dispersion: 105 (h); vertical is array dependent (v) degrees
- Rigging: 0 to 15 degrees in 1-degree increments
- Power: Self-powered (Digipro G3 class D) rated at 1,800 watts peak, and DSP
- Weight: 39.9 pounds
- Size: 10.2 (h) x 26 (w) x 15.3 (d) inches
- dbtechnologies.com
D&B AUDIOTECHNIK | Model: CCL
A compact, single-channel, less-amps-needed line array system with cardioid intelligence at its heart.
- LF: 2 x 7-inch and 2 x 6.5-inch (side facing) neodymium cone drivers
- HF: 1 x 1.75-inch-exit compression driver on a waveguide
- Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 120 degrees (h); vertical is array-dependent. Rigging: 0 to 14 degrees in 1-degree increments
- Rigging Angles: 0” to 14” in 1” increments
- Power: Passive enclosure
- Weight: 39 pounds
- Size: 8.2 (h) x 23.4 (w) x 14 (d) inches
- dbaudio.com
EAW | Model: NT208L Line Array
2-Way Active 8" Line Array
- LF: 2 x 8” woofers w/2.5” VC Vented
- HF: 1 x 1.4-in exit, 3-in voice coil compression driver
- Frequency Response: 50Hz-20kHz
- Dispersion: 80-110 (h) x 10 (v) degrees
- Rigging: 0-10 degrees (in 1 degree increments)
- Power: Class D, Max Output LF/HF 2000W
- Weight: 53.2 lbs
- Size: 10.3 (h) x 28.4 (w) x 18.7 (d) inches
- eaw.com
ELECTRO-VOICE | Model: XLD281
120° Horizontal, 3‑way Compact Line Array Element
- LF: 1 x 8-inch neodymium cone (EV DVN2080)
- MF: 1 x 8-inch neodymium cone (EV DVN2080)
- HF: 2 x 2-inch voice coil neodymium drivers (EV ND2S-8)
- Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 20 kHzDispersion: 120 x 10 degrees (90 degrees horizontal available – XLD291)
- Rigging: 1-degree incrementsPower: Biamp and triamp modes (200/200/80 watts)
- Weight: 48 pounds
- Size: 9.9 (h) x 28.6 (w) x 14.5 (d) inches
- electrovoice.com
FULCRUM ACOUSTIC | Model: FL283T
Dual 8" Compact Subcardioid Line Array Module
- LF: 2 x 8-inch ceramic horn-loaded cone drivers
- HF: 3 x 1.4-inch neodymium drivers
- Frequency Response: 54 Hz – 18.6 kHz
- Dispersion: 90 (h), vertical is array dependent
- Rigging: 4 to 20 degrees in 2-degree increments; 0- and 2-degree splays with optional rear link bar
- Power: Each module is configured for full-range passive operation at 16 ohms, allowing up to eight units to be driven from a single amp channel.
- Weight: 57 pounds
- Size: 14.3 (h) x 24.6 (w) x 19.3 (d) inches
- fulcrum-acoustic.com
JBL PROFESSIONAL | Model: VTX A8
Dual 8-inch compact line array loudspeaker with 110º dispersion
- LF: 2 x 8-inch Differential Drive neodymium cone drivers
- MF: 4 x 3.5-inch neodymium midrange drivers
- HF: 2 x 2-inch neodymium compression drivers
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 19 kHz
- Dispersion: 110 degrees (h), vertical is array dependent
- Rigging: Selectable splay increments between 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 degrees
- Power: Crown Audio I-Tech HD (all models) & I-Tech 4x3500HD
- Weight: 65 pounds
- Size: 11 (h) x 31 (w) x 22.1 (d) inches
- jblpro.com
K-ARRAY | Model: Kayman-KY102
Designed for high-performance audio systems where maximum output, premium sound quality, and architectural elegance must coexist without compromise.
- LF: 8 x 4” neodymium magnet woofers
- Frequency Response: 70/120 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 90 (h) x 70-30 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Adjustable
- Weight: 32.8 pounds
- Size: 4.6 (h) x 39.4 (w) x 5.3 (d) inches
- k-array.com
L-ACOUSTICS | Model: Kara II
2-way Active, Dual 8"
- Configuration: 2-way
- LF: 2 x 8-inch neodymium weather-resistant cone drivers
- HF: 1 x 3-inch neodymium diaphragm compression driver
- Usable Bandwidth: 55 Hz – 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 142 dB (Kara II 70)
- Rigging: Angle increments 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 degrees
- Power: L-Acoustics LA4/LA8/LA12X amplified controllers
- Weight: 57 pounds
- Size: 9.9 (h) x 28.9 (w) x 19 (d) inches
- l-acoustics.com
MARTIN AUDIO | Model: Wavefront Precision WPM
2 x 6.5" Passive Two-way
- LF: 2 x 6.5-inch neodymium cone drivers
- HF: 3 x 1.4-inch neodymium compression drivers on constant-directivity waveguide
- Frequency Response: 76 Hz – 18 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
- Dispersion: 100/125 (h) at -6/-10 dB x 10 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Integral 3-point rigging system
- Power: iKON multichannel class D amplifiers w/DSP, can be driven in blocks of 1, 2, 3, or 4 resolution configurations
- Weight: 30.9 pounds
- Size: 7.3 (h) x 19.7 (w) x 14.8 (d) inches
- martin-audio.com
MEYER SOUND | Model: LINA
Very Compact Linear Line-Array
- LF/MF: 2 x 6.5-inch cone drivers
- HF: 1 x 3-inch compression driver coupled to a constant-directivity horn through a patented REM manifoldFrequency
- Response: 65 Hz – 18 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 (h) x 11 (v) degrees
- Rigging: End frames with four captive GuideALinks, secured with quick-release pins
- Power: Self-powered 3-channel class D amplifier; DSP
- Weight: 43 pounds
- Size: 8.4 (h) x 20.3 (w) x 15.3 (d) inches
- meyersound.com
NEXO | Model: GEO M6 Series
Powerful, Flexible and Compact
- LF/MF: 1 x 6.5-inch cone driver
- HF: 1 x 1-inch-throat driver on optimized HR Wavesource
- Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 19 kHz
- Dispersion: 80 or 120 (h) x 20 (v) degrees (0- to 20-degree splay when arrayed)
- Rigging: Proprietary NEXOSkeleton rigging system; can also be ground-stacked as well as pole- and wall-mounted
- Power: NEXO NXAMP amplifier/controller recommended
- Weight: 21.4 pounds
- Size: 7.4 (h) x 14.6 (w) x 10.2 (d) inches
- nexo-sa.com
QSC | Model: L Class LA108
Powered Line Array Loudspeaker 8-inch 2-way
- LF: 1 x 8-inch cone driver
- HF: 1 x 1.75-inch compression driver on proprietary LEAF waveguide
- Frequency Response: 57 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 (h) x 15 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Proprietary RapidDeploy rigging system offering short, medium and long-throw splay options
- Power: Self-powered (class D, LF: 1000 watts / HF: 300 watts)
- Weight: 30.1 pounds
- Size: 10.7 (h) x 20.4 (w) x 14.7 (d) inches
- qsc.com
RCF | Model: HDL 6-A
Active Line Array Module
- LF: 2 x 6-inch neodymium cone drivers
- HF: 1 x 7-inch voice coil titanium compression driver on custom time-coherent waveguide
- Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 100 (h) x 10 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Adjustable in numerous increments
- Power: Self-powered (bi-amp, class D), rated at 1,400 watts peak, proprietary FiRPHASE DSP
- Weight: 25.6 pounds
- Size: 9.3 (h) x 14.8 (w) x 18.5 (d) inches
- rcf.it
TT+ AUDIO | Model: GTX 7C
Compact Cardioid Line Array
- LF: 2 x 7-inch neodymium cone drivers (front); 2 x 5.5-inch neodymium cone drivers (rear)
- HF: 1 x 1.4-inch neodymium compression driver on a Linear Resistive Waveguide
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHzDispersion: 120 (h) x 10 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Array fittings
- Power: Bi-amp, driven with the XPS 16K amplifier platform with DSP optimization
- Weight: 54 pounds
- Size: 10 (h) x 23.4 (w) x 16.7 (d) inches
- ttaudio.com
TW AUDIO | Model: ELLA6
ELLA combines the slim form factor of a column with the flexibility of a line array as well as built in passive cardioid technology.
- LF: 1 x 6.5-inch cone driver (compression chamber phase plug is positioned in front of the driver chassis)
- HF: 5 x 1-inch silk dome tweeters on a coaxially mounted HF waveguide
- Frequency Response: 90 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dispersion: 120 (h) x 10 (v) degrees
- Rigging: Fully integrated and recessed rigging system
- Power: Operation with dedicated TW AUDiO presets on Powersoft and Lab Gruppen amplifiers
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Size: 7.9 (h) x 7.9 (w) x 10.2 (d) inches
- twaudio.de
