K-array lays a discreet track
K-array lays a discreet track
All Rail options are available in black or white and include three 5-inch glass fibre audio transducers designed for maximum excursion
A standout solution at this year’s ISE was K-array's Rail, a product that combines audio and lighting. Rail is a 1.2m line of warm, homogeneous linear LED lights that houses full-range cone drivers. Several combinations are available to cover a wide range of applications.
All Rail options are available in black or white and include three 5-inch glass fibre audio transducers designed for maximum excursion. The inclusion of full-range speakers negates the need for subwoofers. Up to 12 Rail units can be driven by a single channel of the manufacturer’s four-channel Kommander-KA02 amplifier, meaning that one amp can power 48 Rails. Once powered up, Rail offers plug-and-play capability and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as USB ports and a mini-jack input. If more powerful sound is needed, Rails can be combined with K-array's larger Kommander amp and paired with its subwoofer families. Rail models are driven at 24V. Versions are also available with DALI included, allowing for individual management of each unit for functionality such as light dimming.
Multiple mounting options and dedicated accessories are also available for Rail. The Pendant model is when Rail is surface-mounted to the ceiling. The Semi-Flushed model reduces the visibility of the unit, while the Flushed version is completely inlaid in the ceiling. A Suspended version provides a hanging option, while the Applique version can be surface-mounted to the wall. Other mounting options include corner Rails and complete systems in the T-models.
In other news, K-array has us wondering whether it has developed a shrink-ray, as it has launched several miniature speaker systems. For starters, the new Azimut-Kamut2L1 system is formed of two mini 1.5-inch-long Lyzard-KZ1 loudspeakers, an ultra-compact Truffle-KTR24 subwoofer and a 14cm x 14cm x 2cm Kommander-KA02 amplifier. The Azimut-Kamut2L14 is composed of two 10-inch Lyzard-KZ14 loudspeakers, an ultra-compact Truffle-KTR25 subwoofer and a Kommander-KA02 amplifier. The Azimut-Kamut2V25, designed for when a longer throw is required, comprises two 25cm-long Vyper-KV25 loudspeakers, a Truffle-KTR26 and a KommanderKA02 amplifier.