TRAP42

SERIES
3-Way TRAP SERIES Loudspeaker Systems
EXCLUSIVE COENTRANT DESIGN (U.S. Pat. 5,526,456)
provides true point source performance with
outstanding resolution and tonal clarity

TIGHTLY CONTROLLED BROADBAND COVERAGE

CoEntrant Waveguide Technology provides wide
band control with constant Q through crossover

TRAP "TRUE ARRAY PRINCIPLE" DESIGN

assures coincident acoustic centers and minimal
comb filtering in tight packed arrays
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CHOICE OF VERTICAL COVERAGE PATTERNS
choose between symmetrical 60° vertical coverage
and asymmetrical 75° vertical coverage

POWERFUL LOW FREQUENCY SECTION

dual heavy-duty 15" woofers provide solid bass down to
40 Hz

BUILT-IN MID/HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER

eliminates the need for tri-amplification, thereby
reducing system cost

Exclusive CoEntrant Design TRAP "TRue Array Principle" Design

The full-range TRAP42 Series loudspeakers are 3-way The TRAP "TRue Array Principle" design of the
systems developed for applications that require the very CoEntrant Waveguides used in these loudspeakers and
best in overall sound performance. They features the design of their cabinets place the acoustic centers of
CoEntrant Waveguide Technology, a Renkus-Heinz tight packed cabinets in almost perfect alignment. This
break through in loudspeaker design that provides true allows the spherical wavefronts to combine in a
point source performance along with natural signal align- coherent manner and drastically reduces comb filtering
ment and tightly controlled dispersion. The end result is while assuring consistent frequency response within the
unprecedented sound clarity and near perfect imaging, cluster's coverage area. Their 40° trapezoidal design
even at high SPL levels. The CoEntrant design also (20° sides) and broadband 40° horizontal coverage also
provides tight pattern control in both planes down to 500 turn these loudspeakers into true 40° array modules. In
Hz. TRAP42 loudspeakers are packaged in 40° trapezoi- an array, each module combines smoothly with the
dal enclosures that assure controlled, even coverage in adjacent module(s) to add 40° to the horizontal
either small or large arrays when the cabinets are close coverage.
coupled along their 20° sides.
Custom Flexibility
Choice of Vertical Coverage Patterns TRAP42 Series loudspeakers are available for either
The Trap42/6 offers 60° vertical coverage, while the portable use or for use in permanent installations.
TRAP42/7 provides asymmetrical 75° (plus 30° and Portable models are normally carpeted in black and
minus 45°) coverage to direct more sound onto the provided with handles and Neutrik connectors. Fixed
audience area. installation models are usually painted black and
supplied with screw terminals and universal mounting
True Point Source Performance hardware in place of the handles and connectors.
The unique CoEntrant design of these loudspeakers Optional finishes include white paint and "natural"
ensures proper signal alignment and constant directivity (unfinished) to allow customizing. Weather resistant
and "Q" through crossover. This enables them to provide models are also available. Mounting hardware choices
tonal balance and resolution not attainable from other include Aeroquip track fittings and a 12-point universal
designs. mounting hardware system.
 TRAP42 SERIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications are with associated controller

SENSITIVITY: 101 dB (1w/1m) @ 300 Hz ENCLOSURE 13 ply hardwood, heavily braced

MAXIMUM SPL: TRAP42/6; 134 dB program
DISPERSION: TRAP42/7; 133 dB program GRILLE: Perforated metal grille with
moisture resistant foam insert
TRAP42/6: 40° H by 60° V CONNECTORS: Screw terminals, Neutrik 4-pin
TRAP42/7: 40° H by 75° V (+30°, -45°) connectors
FINISH OPTIONS: Black,white or custom color paint,
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 40 Hz to 17,000 Hz black carpet, natural, weather
resistant
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVERS: Dual 1" SDA200-16, 80 W RMS at
8 ohms (total),160 W pgm (total) HARDWARE OPTIONS: 3/8-16 12-point univ. mtg. hdw.,
Aeroquip track (top & bottom)
MID FREQUENCY DRIVERS: Two SSL6.5-3, 6.5" cone driver, handles
260 W RMS at 8 ohms (total), 520
watts program (total) DIMENSIONS: 57 1/2 " H x 16 5/8" W x 23 1/4" D
(146.1 cm x 42.2 cm x 59.1 cm)
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS: Dual SSL15-6 15" woofers, 800 W
RMS @ 4 ohms (total),1600 W pgm NET WEIGHT: 166 Lbs. (75.3 Kg)
CROSSOVER POINT: 350 Hz
CONNECTOR OPTIONS : 4-pin Neutrik, screw terminals ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT: X Series controllers

DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION ARRAY COVERAGE

20 TRAP42
(shown without metal grille)

CL The attachment points have 3/8-16 threads and

are supplied as "standard" on all installation models.
They are positioned 1 3/4" from the edge of the cabinet,
23 1/4" unless otherwise indicated.
The Aeroquip track fittings are
an added cost option.
4"

16 5/8"

57 1/2" 57 1/2"
40° 40°

120°

TRAP42 Array Coverage

ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS SPECIFICATIONS

The loudspeaker shall be a Renkus-Heinz Model ( ) The enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape and constructed
or approved equal 3-way CoEntrant system offering true point from 13 ply birch, heavily braced and lined with fiberglass to
source performance. suppress resonances. It shall be no larger than 57 1/2" high
and 16 5/8" wide, be no deeper than 23 1/4", and weigh no
The loudspeaker system shall consist of dual 6.5" carbon fiber more than 166 Lbs. A matching perforated metal grille backed
cone MF drivers and dual extended-range 1" HF drivers with protective foam shall be included. The finish shall be
coupled to a single mid/high frequency horn plus dual heavy- (black carpet) (black paint) (white paint) (natural) (weather
duty 15" woofers, all mounted in a 40° trapezoidal enclosure. resistant). Connectors shall be (4-pin Neutrik) (screw type
The system shall include a built-in mid/HF crossover and terminals). [The enclosure shall be equipped with (handles)
provide (40° H° by 60° V) (40° H by 75° asymmetrical V) (universal mounting hardware offering 12 3/8-16 attachment
coverage. points) (Aeroquip track fittings top and bottom mounted).]

The loudspeakers HF power handling capacity shall be no less The speaker system shall be designed for use with an
than 80 W RMS @ 8 ohms, mids 260 W RMS @ 8 ohms and associated Renkus-Heinz "X" Series controller or approved
lows 800 W RMS @ 4 ohms. Sensitivity shall be no less than equal. The controller shall provide fixed crossover points,
101 dB, 1w,1m @ 300 Hz with a maximum SPL of at least ( ) response equalization and protection from overload damage.
dB and a frequency response of 40 Hz to 17 kHz.

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