L-Acoustics | KARA II - 2-way enclosure: 2 x 8" LF + 3" HF

L-Acoustics | KARA II - 2-way enclosure: 2 x 8" LF + 3" HF

The Kara II is a lightweight, modular line source loudspeaker for medium-scale sound reinforcement. This two-way active WST enclosure weighs just 26 kg and delivers up to 142 dB SPL with a bandwidth of 55 Hz to 20 kHz. Thanks to Panflex technology, a single Kara II enclosure offers four horizontal coverage patterns, so one box fits almost any audience geometry.

Four coverage patterns in one enclosure

With Panflex, the Kara II can be set to 70° or 110° symmetric, or 90° asymmetric on either the left or right side. You can even mix 70° and 110° enclosures in the same array. This lets you match the coverage to the room: narrow where you need more throw and reach, wider where you need to cover the seats close to the stage, and controlled where walls or other surfaces should not be hit. In the 70° configuration, the Kara II delivers about 2 dB more output than in 110°.

A true WST line source

Kara II enclosures meet the Wavefront Sculpture Technology (WST) criteria. An array behaves as a coherent line source with a smooth tonal response and consistent SPL distribution, so the audience hears the same clear sound from the front rows to the back. Combined with Panflex, the Kara II gives you control over coverage in both the vertical and horizontal plane.

Light, compact and quick to rig

The Kara II offers a high output for its weight and footprint, which makes it a favourite for touring, rental and installation. It has an integrated rigging system with visual safety checks and ergonomic handles that also protect the enclosure. A range of rigging accessories is available for flying, stacking and pull-back, so you can set up arrays quickly and safely.

Built for demanding use

The enclosure is built from premium-grade Baltic birch plywood and is designed to handle demanding use on the road and in fixed installations, including outdoor applications.

Typical applications

• Theaters, concert halls and houses of worship
• Corporate events and conferences
• Medium-scale touring and rental systems
• Out-fills, in-fills and down-fills for large-format systems
• Amphitheaters, sports venues and special events

Pair it with

The Kara II can be used on its own for speech and music with light low end, or combined with its companion SB18 subwoofer for a full-range system down to 32 Hz. It is driven by an L-Acoustics amplified controller such as the LA4X, LA8 or LA12X. The Kara II can also be flown below K1, K2 or K3 arrays as a down-fill.

Want to know more?

Planning a Kara II system and need help with the array size, rigging or amplification? Contact us and we'll be happy to advise.

Acoustical

• Usable Bandwidth (-10 dB): 55 Hz – 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 142 dB
• Nominal Directivity (-6 dB): Horizontal: 70° / 110° symmetric or 90° asymmetric; Vertical: dependent upon the number of elements and the line source curvature
• Transducers: LF: 2 × 8" neodymium cone drivers; HF: 1 × 3" neodymium diaphragm compression driver
• Acoustical Load: LF: Bass-reflex; HF: DOSC waveguide, Panflex
• Nominal Impedance: LF: 8 Ω; HF: 8 Ω

Physical

• Connectors: 2 × 4-point speakON
• Rigging and Handling: 4-point captive rigging system; 2 side handles; 2 rear handles; inter-enclosure angles: 0°, 1°, 2°, 3°, 4°, 5°, 7.5° or 10°
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 733 × 252 × 500 mm
• Weight (Net): 26 kg
• Cabinet: Premium-grade Baltic birch plywood
• Front: Coated steel grille, acoustically neutral 3D fabric
• Rigging Components: High-grade steel with anti-corrosion coating
• Finish: Dark grey brown Pantone 426 C
• IP Rating: IP55