FBT Vertus CLA406A Active Line Array Column

Steeped in classic Italian design and acoustic expertise, VERTUS has been created with the aim of extending true line array technology, an undisputed success in the field of professional audio, into a new range of applications within both the live and fixed installation fields.

The column system is compact and elegant, with a refined yet functional design. Most importantly it offers an uncompromising quality capable of successfully solving applications where conventional systems are inadequate.

Compared to a traditional two-way speaker, the sound is distributed in a much more uniform manner into the listening area, regardless of whether the application is indoors, outdoors or acoustically difficult in terms of reverberation.

The cylindrical wave front of the CLA projects sound forwards in a very precise and coherent fashion without the reverberant performance that is typical of conventional speakers which can excite environmental reflections, directing acoustic energy where it is not needed, especially towards the ceiling and floor.

Even acoustic feedback such as that generated by microphones is rejected to a far greater extent than a conventional enclosure.

Finally, the columns narrow dimensions allow the discreet, unobtrusive integration of the column into any environment.

The qualities of the system CLA can be summarized as:

High-end sound quality with a frequency response of 33Hz to 20kHz, designed specifically for live

Improved dispersion within a set listening area plus extended projection

High power performance and dynamic range thanks to the tri-amplification system

Portability and modularity - elements can be rapidly daisy-chained via a quick release system, extending both the vertical directivity and sound pressure level

Design and elegance for easy integration even in the most demanding installations - the compact dimensions ensure listeners will focus on the sound and not the speaker.

Wide horizontal dispersion

VERTUS CLA 406A

600W + 300Watts

133 dB SPL

Active Column Line Array

2-way bi-amplified line array column system

4 x 165mm (6.5'') custom woofer voice coil 38mm (1.5'')

B&C HF neodymium driver with 36mm (1.4'') exit and 64mm (2.5'') voice coil

Waveguide FBT large format with dispersion 100 ° H x 25 ° V

Frequency response from 65Hz to 20KHz

Amplifiers Class D 600Wrms for LF and HF 300Wrms with switching power supply

Processor DSP with 8 EQ presets

Control Panel with XLR input and link, volume, presets, filter-HP, ground-lift

Neutrik powerCON power IN and LINK connectors

12mm (1/2'') birch plywood with scratch-resistant coating.

12 attachment points above and below for the optional hardware that allows the installation of hanging or pair two CLA406A with angle of 0 ° - 10 ° - 20 ° in the vertical plane

Top side tilted 10 ° for the inclination of two columns without damaging gap between the waveguides for a wavefront extremely consistent over the 18kHz

35mm (1.3/8'') top hat for stand mount facility

It is ideal for live applications, assisted by sub CLA 118SA, which for fixed installations