Comprising four versatile loudspeaker enclosures for either portable use or fixed installation, FBT is debuting the VENTIS range at Pro Light + Sound 2016. Available in either passive or bi-amplified versions, each of the models – the VENTIS 115, 112, 110, and 206 – has been designed to meet the highest standards in both performance and aesthetic appeal.

For the VENTIS range, quality and flexibility are the watchwords. Based on a powerful combination of B&C compression drivers and FBT’s own custom, long excursion woofers, the 115, 112 and 110 models are two-way, bass reflex designs housed in 15mm birch plywood. A full-grille design backed by specially treated acoustic cloth delivers the characteristic style for which FBT is known, while fully rotatable constant directivity horns ensure accurate coverage.

The three enclosures are as suitable for fixed installation as they are for use on the stage. M10 points are included as standard while an optional U-bracket can be used for wall-mounting. For use on the road, the  VENTIS models include aluminum handles with rubber inserts, a 35mm polemount socket, and a 45° sloped profile for unobtrusive placement on-stage as a monitor.

Meanwhile the multi-purpose VENTIS 206 can be deployed as a front fill, an under-balcony fill, as a main providing pristine speech intelligibility or simply as the full-range companion of a subwoofer. Constructed in 12mm birch plywood, the 206 has an integrated rear handle, an optional mounting bracket and, most importantly, an astonishing size to SPL ratio.

Power for the active VENTIS models comes courtesy of a specially designed, Italian made switching mode amplifier module. Low frequencies are driven by a highly efficient 700W RMS (full bridge) Class-D topology, operating with extremely low THD. For the HF stage, a 200W RMS performance is delivered via a meticulously crafted Class-H / AB design.

Finally, DSP on-board the VENTIS enclosures is both user friendly and powerful. Located on the rear of each enclosure, a menu-driven system is navigated via a single rotary control with push-to-select functionality. A total of 6 pre-optimised settings are available (see below), plus 2 further slots for users to form their own designs, using 5 parametric equalizers per slot. Also available is a high-pass filter, a mic/line selector, low, mid and high tone settings and an optional delay of between 0 and 3.5 metres. Finally, users can exclusively choose between two limiter modes, MAX-SPL or MAX-QUALITY, to best suit their performance.

• 2-way, bi-amplified, bass reflex design
• Biamped: 700W RMS LF and 200W RMS HF power amplifiers in Class D for LF and in Class H/AB for HF
• Digital Signal Processor with graphic display
• 15 mm (0.59”) birch plywood scratch resistant enclosure and internal bracing
• High efficiency switch mode power supply
• Control Panel features balanced XLR/Jack input, XLR LINK OUT, 2 x Volume, RCA Stereo input, DSP display with rotative encoder and push
• 2x165mm (6.5”) LF woofer with 38mm (1.5”) voice coil, custom made for FBT
• 25mm (1”) exit throat B&C HF compression driver with 36mm (1.4”) voice coil
• Frequency response from 70Hz to 20 kHz
• 70°H x 50°V Constant Directivity Rotatable Horn
• 6 x M10 suspension points, wall bracket mount thread, 35mm (1 3/8”) top-hat
• One integrated handle
• 12mm (0.47”) birch plywood scratch resistant enclosure and internal bracing

The XP308i from Samson is a compact and portable PA system that includes two 2-way speakers and an 8-channel mixer. Designed with mobility in mind, all of the system components connect together into a single case for terrific portability.

Each of the speakers features an 8" woofer and a 1" titanium tweeter, housed inside a durable vented enclosure. The removable 8-channel mixer features a powerful and efficient 300W Class-D amplifier for powerful sound reproduction. It offers 4 mic/line inputs capable of delivering phantom power, as well as 2 stereo inputs. An integrated iPod dock lets you easily drop in an iPod for playing back pre-recorded material. Dual 3.5mm outputs provide convenient monitoring via headphones or additional speakers. RCA outputs let you connect additional speakers or a recorder.

Other useful features of the XP308i include separate bass and treble controls for each input, a music/speech switch for setting system EQ, and an internal effects processor, which can add digital reverb to any mic channel. A 6-segment LED meter with a limit indicator makes it easy to monitor levels at a glance.

    Compact and portable design

    Pair of 2-way speakers, each with an 8" woofer and 1" titanium tweeter

    Powerful and efficient 300W Class-D amplifier

    Removable 8-channel mixer with 4 mic/line inputs and 2 stereo inputs

    Phantom power available for powering condenser microphones

    Integrated iPod dock accommodates most iPod models

    RCA and 3.5mm outputs make it easy to connect additional speakers, a recorder, or headphones

    Individual bass and treble controls on each input

    Music/speech switch for setting system EQ

    Internal effects processor for adding reverb to mic channels

    LED level meter with limit indicator

The bi-amplified Genelec 4040A is a powerful but compact two way active loudspeaker designed for fixed installations.

As an active loudspeaker, it contains drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters and protection circuitry. This integrated design makes installations easier and more efficient as separate power amplifiers are not needed.

The MDETM (Minimum Diffraction EnclosureTM) loudspeaker enclosure is made of die-cast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge diffraction.

Combined with the advanced Directivity Control WaveguideTM (DCWTM), this design provides excellent frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments.

The 4040A is equipped with practical tone controls for calibrating the loudspeakers according to their environment.

Automatic protection circuits for amplifiers and loudspeaker drivers combined with the rugged metal enclosure ensure reliability for years to come.

The versatile mounting features include integrated rear support points for wall and floor stands plus a further M10 thread for mounting on the enclosure base. 

Features

    400 Watt digital bi-amplification
    126 dB max spl
    Wide dispersion 90 x 70 constant directivity horn
    8" High power neodymium woofer, 2.5" voice coil
    1" Mylar dome, neodymium high frequency driver
    DSP processing, boost eq, soft limiter and protection
    Xlr/jack input, xlr signal output

Acoustical Specifications

    Frequency Response -3 dB: 65 Hz ÷ 20 kHz
    Max SPL: 126 dB
    Horizontal coverage angle: 90°
    Vertical coverage angle: 70°
    Compression Driver: 1" neo, 1.4" voice coil
    Woofer: 8" neo, 2.5" voice coil

Input/Output Section

    Input signal: bal/unbal
    Input connectors: xlr - Jack
    Output connectors: xlr

Processor Section

    Crossover frequencies: 1800 Hz
    Limiter: Fast limiter, RMS limiter
    Controls: Flat, Boost

Amplifier Specifications

    Total power: 400 W
    High frequencies: 100 W
    Low frequencies: 300 W
    Connections: VDE

Cabinet

    Cabinet Material: Composite PP
    Hardware: 2 x M10 flying points
    Handles: 1 on top
    Pole Mount/Cap: Yes
    Grille: Steel
    Colour: Anthracite grey

Physical Specifications

    Height: 480/18.9 mm/inch
    Width: 291/11.45 mm/inch
    Depth: 274/10.7 mm/inch
    Net Weight: 9.2/20.28 kg/lbs

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