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Christie LA3C Line array ceiling surround speaker Unprecedented uniformity of coverage The Christie® LA3C is the industry’s first ceiling line array surround speaker purpose-built for cinema audio applications. Engineered around the groundbreaking combination of ribbon driver technology and a unique parabolic line array design in a single compact cabinet, the Christie LA3C produces unprecedented uniformity of SPL for the most impressive and realistic immersive cinema experience. Providing perfect timbre matching with our Christie LA series speakers, the Christie LA3C is the premium solution for the accurate reproduction of leading immersive audio formats.
Key features Christie exclusive single enclosure, parabolic line array design Perfect timbre matching with the Christie LA series speakers 12 x 3.5" ribbon drivers, plus 8 x 5.25" paper/Kevlar composite cone drivers Dramatically higher RMS-to-peak max SPL ratio than compression driver systems Approximately four times the optimal listening area than point source systems
Extremely even, wide 120° x 120° coverage, typically within 4-6dB SPL throughout entire audience area Overhead rated with integrated mounting points Enhanced clarity and voice intelligibility of surround effects Limited five year warranty
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Ceiling speakers for complete cinematic immersion
Front view
Designed specifically for overhead installation, the Christie LA3C ceiling surround speaker brings the most dynamic and realistic immersive cinema audio experience to any auditorium. Featuring very wide 120° horizontal and 120° vertical dispersion patterns, the Christie LA3C is the ideal premium ceiling surround speaker for unprecedented coverage in ±300 seat auditoriums.
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Side view
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Specifications System type Driver components Crossover Frequency response Maximum SPL System coverage3 Sensitivity4, 1m/2.83V Power handling1,2 Recommended amplifier power Rated impedance Input connectors Enclosure
Mounting Accessories (optional) Dimensions Net weight Warranty
parabolic line array, 2-way, passive, in a single vented enclosure • 12 x 3.5" ribbon drivers with Kapton diaphragm and Neodymium magnets • 8 x 5.25" paper Kevlar composite cone drivers • Linear phase, 2-way, passive @ 1.5kHz, 12dB/octave • 80Hz-20kHz @ -6dB, 2pi • 120dB, continuous1, 132dB, peak2 • 120° horizontal dispersion • 120° vertical dispersion • 95dB (150Hz-5kHz) • 600W (AES) continuous • 1200W (IEC) short-term (12dB crest factor) • 540-870W (FTC) @ 4ohms • 4 ohms • Screw terminal barrier strip • Closed box alignment • 18mm marine plywood • Heavily damped and braced • Rated for overhead applications • Ceiling mounted using 4 x M8 points • Allen Products MM-022 • (LxWxH) 15.1 x 9.4 x 37.5" (383 x 238 x 954mm) • 46lbs (21kg) • Limited five year warranty
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AES, 6dB crest factor at 1m. Calculated based on sensitivity and AES power handling. Short-term IEC 268-5 pink noise, 12dB crest factor, the crest factor was specifically increased to reflect real life parameters of digital cinema sound tracks. Peak SPL calculated based on short-term power, 3dB reduction is used for compression effects. 3 Averaged in 500Hz-10kHz range at -6dB. 4 Measured at 4m, parameters scaled back to 1m. 1 2
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Top view 9.4 238
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Back view 3.3 84
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Corporate offices
Worldwide offices
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. USA – Cypress ph: 714 236 8610
Australia ph: +61 (0) 7 3844 9514
Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. Canada – Kitchener ph: 519 744 8005
Brazil ph: +55 (11) 2548 4753 China (Beijing) ph: +86 10 6561 0240 China (Shanghai) ph: +86 21 6278 7708
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Eastern Europe and Russian Federation ph: +36 (0) 1 47 48 100 France ph: +33 (0) 1 41 21 44 04 Germany ph: +49 2161 664540 India ph: +91 (080) 6708 9999
Japan (Tokyo) ph: 81 3 3599 7481
United Arab Emirates ph: +971 4 3206688
Korea (Seoul) ph: +82 2 702 1601
United Kingdom ph: +44 (0) 118 977 8000
Republic of South Africa ph: +27 (0)11 510 0094 Singapore ph: +65 6877 8737 Spain ph: +34 91 633 9990
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Independent sales consultant offices Italy ph: +39 (0) 2 9902 1161
For the most current specification information, please visit www.christiedigital.com Copyright 2013 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand names and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or tradenames of their respective holders. Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc.’s management system is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Performance specifications are typical. Due to constant research, specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in Canada on recycled paper. 3645 Aug 13
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