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SPECIFICATIONS LA460

FEATURES
• Compact Virtual Array Technology™ three-way system
• Horn-loaded MF/HF (60° x 45° coverage pattern)
• 15-in LF/8-in MF/1.4-in exit HF
• Switchable powering: full range passive or bi-amp
(passive LF/MF)
• For portable use or permanent installation

DESCRIPTION
A 3-way full range system in a trapezoidal enclosure.
Includes a 15-in woofer, a horn-loaded 8-in midrange cone
and a 1.4-in exit/1.75-in voice coil compression driver on a
60° x 45° constant directivity horn. The powering mode is
switchable: passive (3-way crossover) or bi-amplified (pas-
sive low/mid crossover).

APPLICATIONS
The LA460 applies Virtual Array Technology to small venue
performance in both portable applications and permanent
installations. With EAW’s mathematically correct midrange
flare, pattern control is maximized throughout the vocal
region providing exceptional speech intelligibility in a
compact enclosure. Six year warranty. PHYSICAL
Applications include: LF Subsystem
1x 15-in, vented
MF Subsystem
1x 8-in cone, horn-loaded
Band PA Dance Clubs Portable A/V
HF Subsystem
1x 1.4-in exit/1.75-in voicecoil
PERFORMANCE compression driver on constant
directivity horn
Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m) Configuration 3-way, full range
±3 dB 62 Hz to 20 kHz Powering Mode Switchable: passive (3-way
-10 dB 45 Hz crossover) or bi-amplified (passive
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m) LF/MF crossover)
Full Range 97 Controls (switches, knobs) Powering mode switch
Bi-amped LF/MF 97 Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoidal
Bi-amped HF 108 Enclosure Materials Baltic birch plywood
Finish Black polyurethane
Impedance (Ohms)
Connectors 2x Neutrik NL4 Speakon
Full Range 8
Suspension Hardware (3) 3-position flytracks with
Bi-amped LF/MF 8 integral 3/8"-16 threaded
Bi-amped HF 8 mounting points (2 top and 1 back)
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts) Grille Vinyl Coated Perforated Steel, Arced
Full Range 500 Options CP460 caste pallet (255042)
Bi-amped LF/MF 500 Flyclip w/ring (179001)
Bi-amped HF 150 Flyclip w/hook (179002)
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL @ 1m) Recommended Complementary Systems
Full Range Peak 130.0 Sub Bass LA118/LA128
Bi-amped LF/MF Peak 130.0 Dimensions Inches Millimeters
Bi-amped HF Peak 136.0 Height 36.0 914
Full Range Long Term 124.0 Width (Front) 20.76 527
Bi-amped LF/MF Long Term 124.0 Width (Rear) 14.23 364
Bi-amped HF Long Term 130.0 Depth 19.47 495
Nominal Coverage Angle, -6 dB Points (degrees) Trapezoid Angle 10° per Side
Horizontal 60 Weights Pounds Kilograms
Vertical 45 Net Weight 114 51.8
Recommended High-Pass Frequency Shipping Weight 125 56.5
24 dB/Octave 45 Hz

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One MainStreet,
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SPECIFICATIONS LA460

DIMENSIONAL
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
DRAWING A & E SPECIFICATIONS

CABINET TO BE SYMMETRICAL ABOUT CENTERLINE DESIGNATIONS.

The three-way full range loudspeaker systems shall incorpo-
Ø1.56 X .19 DEEP RECESS. rate a 15-in LF transducer, an 8-in MF transducer and a 1.4-
LA460 RUBBER FOOT.
ROUND FERRIC INSERT. in exit/1.75-in voice coil compression driver HF transducer.
CENTER OF GRAVITY.
T.S.C.= THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER.
3" FLYTRACK STRIP. The LF driver shall be mounted in a vented enclosure tuned
20.76 T.S.C. for optimum low frequency response. The MF driver shall be
loaded into a midrange horn constructed of 1/8-in birch ply-
16.25

wood reinforced with high density polyurethane foam. The

MF horn shall incorporate a phase/displacement plug. The
36.00

5.50

HF driver shall be loaded on a constant directivity horn with

a nominal coverage pattern of 60° (h) x 45° (v).
RIGHT SIDE Powering mode shall be switchable between full range pas-
9.71

5.46

FRONT
8.63 sive and bi-amplified operation. In full range passive mode,
8.50
BACK
an internal passive filter network shall provide fourth order
12.00

14.23
T.S.C. 11.81 A acoustical crossover and system equalization between the
low, mid and high frequency sections. In bi-amplified mode,
3.10

4.00

8.71
19.47
14.64

17.02 an internal passive filter network shall provide fourth order

17.74

acoustical crossover and system equalization between the

8.88
9.12

(20°)
low and mid frequency sections.
9.25
14.64

A
14.13
System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB
3.10
.94

17.02
TOP 4.43
from 62 Hz to 20 kHz measured on axis. The full range sys-
11.81
VIEW A-A
510630 (0) BOTTOM DIMENSIONS APPLY TO tem shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 97 dB SPL
exp 3/24/98 shb BOTH SIDES OF CABINET
on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt and shall be
capable of producing a peak output of 130 dB SPL on axis at
1 meter. The low/mid section in bi-amplified mode shall pro-
duce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 97 dB SPL on axis at 1
meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be capable of
producing a peak output of 130 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter.
The high frequency section in biamplified mode shall pro-
duce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 108 dB SPL on axis at
1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be capable
of producing a peak output of 136 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter.
The full range system shall handle 500 Watts of amplifier
power (AES Standard) and shall have a nominal impedance
of 8 Ohms. The low/mid section in biamplified mode shall
handle 500 Watts of amplifier power (AES Standard) and shall
have a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms. The high frequency
section in biamplified mode shall handle 150 Watts of am-
plifier power and shall have a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms.
The loudspeaker enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape. It
shall be constructed of 1/2-in thickness void-free cross-grain-
laminated Baltic birch plywood and shall employ extensive
internal bracing. It shall be finished in black catalyzed poly-
urethane. Input connectors shall be 2x Neutrik NL4 Speakon.
A total of 3x 3-position flytracks with integral 3/8"-16
threaded mounting points (2 top and 1 back) shall be pro-
vided. The front of the loudspeaker shall be covered with an
arced, vinyl-coated, perforated steel grille.
The 3-way full range loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
LA460.

Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works LA460

One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588 USA • Phone 508/234-6158 • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax 508/234-8251 • Web http://www.eaw.com • email info@eaw.com