With a design inspired from the K1 stadium system, KARA delivers the highest performance level for the rental markets. The main system components consist of the following:

• KARA full range element operating in the 55 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth
• SB18 complimentary low frequency extension element operating from 32 Hz
• LA-RAK touring rack fitted with LA8 amplified controllers

KARA delivers a considerable number of improvements over the previous generation of line sources, particularly with regard to directivity control in the horizontal plane, transducers resources for increased operating bandwidth and coherence, vertical coverage capability and extensive choice of operation modes to accommodate various LF contour requirements.

With a fixed horizontal directivity of 110° and a vertical inter-element variation from 0˚ to 10°, KARA is fully configurable to match any audience geometry. Utilizing the unrivalled characteristics of WST® (Wavefront Sculpture Technology), KARA delivers clarity, precision, and a unique proximity effect offering the audience an incomparable listening experience.

As a standalone system, its compact size and low weight complies with rigging and visual limitations. KARA can be deployed either as a compact distributed solution for delays and fills, a dedicated K1 downfill extension for stadium and arena concert applications or as a FOH system thanks to its full compatibility with the SB18 extension. All applications can be achieved with an extremely quick set-up.

The LA-RAK touring rack and the LA8 amplified controller preset library deliver an extremely advanced and precise drive system for KARA. A wide range of system configurations are available for the sound designer and system engineer allowing high level of creative freedom. Additional features include an intelligent 2-way transducer protection L-DRIVE circuit (real time PEAK and RMS limiting) and a unique Array Morphing EQ interface allowing the engineer to quickly adjust the tonal balance of the system to reach a reference curve or ensure consistency of the system sonic signature with multiple arrays of differing size.

A single LA8 can drive up to 6 KARA cabinets in a full range preset configuration for lead instruments, vocals and flat contour music material. Alternatively, KARA can be deployed as a 3 way system with a ratio of 1 SB18 to 3 KARA for flat LF contour, or 2 SB18 to 3 KARA for reinforced LF contour applications.

KARA can be acoustically and mechanically modelled with the SOUNDVISION 3D simulation software. In addition, the LA NETWORK MANAGER software offers remote control and monitoring of amplified controllers via a user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface. The design of complex and sophisticated systems is made possible by the integration of an Ethernet-based network capability to up to 253 LA8 units.

• 55 Hz - 20 kHz ‘‘Line Source’’ configuration

• Horizontal: 110° symmetric (350 Hz - 18 kHz)
• Vertical: Dependent upon number of elements and line source curvature

• 139 dB ([KARA_100] preset)

• LF: 2 x 450 W
• HF: 80 W

• LF: 2 x 8’’ neodymium weather-resistant
• HF: 1 x 3’’ neodymium diaphragm compression driver
• Nominal impedance: LF = 8 ohms, HF = 8 ohms

• Steel, certified for: 24 KARA
• Angle increments: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10°

• W x H/h x D: 730 x 250/164 x 482 mm 27.7 x 9.8/6.4 x 19 in
• Weight (net): 26 kg 57.2 lbs
• Connectors: 2 x 4-point Speakon®
• Material: baltic birch plywood
• Finish: Grey-brown, RAL 8019®
• Front: polyester powder-coated steel grill, airnet® acoustically neutral fabric
• Rigging: steel with dual coating zinc and polyester powder

• Full range modular active 2-way WST® cabinet.

• Dual-vented low frequency extension cabinet.

• Amplified controller with DSP library and networking capabilities.
• Touring rack.
• Remote control software.

• Tilt adjustment screw jacks for stacked M-BUMP

• Rigging structure and extension bar for suspending or stacking KARA and/or SB18
• Certified for suspending up to 24 KARA*/stacking up to 9 KARA*

• Rigging structures for suspending KARA under K1
• Certified for suspending up to 6 KARA*

• Electro-acoustic and mechanical simulation software
  (Windows® compatible) dedicated to L-ACOUSTICS products.