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Q-SYS PL-LA 8" Line Array Loudspeaker Installation Speaker | Black

Q-SYS PL-LA 8" Line Array Loudspeaker Installation Speaker | Black

SoundPro Item: 142289 | Part Number: PL-LA8-BK

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  • QSC LEAF Waveguide Provides Precise Dispersion Control For Consistent Coverage
  • IP54 Enclosure With IP65-Sealed Input Cup Supports Protected Outdoor Deployment
  • Integrated Rigging Hardware Supports Flown Arrays Without External Brackets
  • Eight Splay Angle Positions Enable Fine Vertical Coverage Shaping On-Site
  • Native CX-Q Amplifier Pairing Reduces Commissioning Time Via Built-In Voicings
  • Passive/Bi-Amp Switching Gives Integrators Flexibility For System Design

The Q-SYS PL-LA8 series targets audio integrators and system designers specifying front-of-house coverage for small-to-medium-sized venues — corporate auditoriums, higher education lecture halls, entertainment venues, and protected outdoor environments. The two-way, bass-reflex architecture pairs an 8-inch neodymium LF transducer with a compression driver HF, delivering a system sensitivity of 101.2 dB and 126 dB continuous maximum SPL — output levels that scale appropriately for distributed arrays in mid-size rooms without requiring supplemental fills.

Where the PL-LA8 differentiates from comparable installation line arrays is in its native ecosystem integration. Pairing with Q-SYS CX-Q Series network amplifiers unlocks onboard voicings and filter sets developed specifically for this enclosure, compressing commissioning time versus generic DSP workflows. The QSC LEAF Waveguide controls horizontal and vertical dispersion precisely, enabling installers to achieve consistent coverage patterns across the throw without destructive interference at array joints.

The IP54-rated impact-resistant ABS enclosure — reinforced with stainless fasteners, UV and corrosion-treated grille, hydrophobic stainless steel mesh, and an IP65-sealed input cup — makes the PL-LA8 a viable choice for covered outdoor venues and variable-humidity environments where a standard installation enclosure would require additional weatherproofing measures. Integrated rigging hardware accommodates up to twelve loudspeakers in a flown array, and eight discrete splay angle positions give integrators fine control over vertical coverage shaping during deployment.

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Specifications

Audio
Enclosure Configuration
Bass Reflex, two-way passive/bi-amp line array loudspeaker
System Bandwidth (-10 dB with EQ)
61 Hz–20 kHz (no subwoofer)
System Sensitivity
101.2 dB @ 1 W/1 m
Max SPL (Continuous)
126 dB
System Power Rating
46 Vrms, continuous 250 W @ 8 Ω
Coverage (Horizontal x Vertical)
100° x 15°
Transducers
LF Transducer
8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet
HF Transducer
Compression driver, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil
Connectivity
Speakon Connectors
2x Speakon NL4 (cable connector not provided)
Euroblock Connector
1x Euroblock (parallel to Speakon), solid wire 8–24 AWG, 4 poles
Rigging
Rigging Angles
0.5, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12 degrees
Ground Stack Deployment
Up to 4x PL-LA8 (requires PL-LA8-AF Array Frame)
Fly Deployment
Up to 14x PL-LA8 (requires PL-LA8-AF Array Frame)
Construction
Enclosure Material
Impact-resistant ABS
Enclosure Color
Black (RAL 9011)
Weatherization Rating
IP54
Input Cup Sealing
IP65 with gland
Grille Treatment
UV and corrosion treated; hydrophobic stainless steel mesh
Fasteners
Stainless steel screws; aluminum rigging
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D)
10.7 x 20.1 x 13.7 in (272 x 512 x 349 mm)
Weight
Unit Weight
30 lb (13.5 kg)
Compatibility
Recommended Amplifiers
Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers
Max Loudspeakers Per Channel (CX-Q 8K4)
4
Max Loudspeakers Per Channel (CX-Q 4K4)
2

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