It’s been a long arduous project, but it’s finally done – all new spec sheets are now available for the entire TQ Install (CX & DX) line.  The new format includes a plethora of graphical data – including unprocessed response, processed response, processed phase response, impedance, horizontal and vertical off axis response, beamwidth, directivity index (Di), and horizontal and vertical polars.

Rather than simply adding graphical data to the spec sheets, we first assembled the entire family of products and carefully tweaked the voicings to be as consistent as possible across the entire line.  Then we remeasured each model to get the final spec sheet graphs.  The new documents are available on the TQ Install Product Page.

The entire family - all together for the first time.

Dave

Congratulations to Friend of Fulcrum, Jeff Mason, as his recording, “Now” soars to #2 on the pop chart of the OURSTAGE music site.

http://www.ourstage.com/contests/3723-pop

You Tube Video of Live Performance

In the interest of full disclosure , I should mention that three Fulcrumites played on the album – Andy Jordan on drums, Ed Wyllie on guitar, and there is even a brief “guest appearance” on the song “Now” by yours truly, on an antique banjo.   The cover art is by John Holden of John Holden Design – who is also responsible for the design of the Fulcrum Acoustic web page.

Jeff Mason Band – “Get Busy Living” Cover

Congratulations Jeff!

Dave

Thanks to all of our customers, past and future.  We look forward to great things for the coming year.

Cheers,

Dave

Although WPI is best known as one of the top engineering schools in the country, the college’s Department of Humanities and Arts does not stand in the shadows. The department runs a strong program, offering musical productions and live theater presentations throughout the school year. WPI’s student musical theatre company, VOX, produced “South Pacific”.

The Fulcrum Acoustic DX1295 loudspeakers were a great fit for the needs of the musical production. Its 90 degree by 45 degree beamwidth provided an even coverage pattern for the hall’s seating area. Flown from the overhead truss, the compact enclosures were discrete and didn’t draw attention away from the stage. Most importantly, the sonic clarity of the DX1295 meant that audiences could understand the performance – everything from a hushed whisper to a heart-wrenching solo to a bright, cheery chorus line.

“I must say the speakers sound amazing and are working out great,” said Matthew Houstle, technical director for the performance. Houstle, along with sound designer/engineer Barry Kosherick, assistant sound designer/engineer Will Grudzinski, and executive producer Thomas Collins were integral in coordinating the Fulcrum gear.

In addition to the DX1295 loudspeakers, Fulcrum also provided a pair of MC2 Audio E45 amplifiers and an XTA DP448 loudspeaker processor to round out the audio rig.

As always, thanks for your support!

US221 Subwoofer

We are pleased to announce the debut of the new dual 21 inch US221 subwoofer. The ultra-compact, direct radiating subwoofer is designed with 6 inch voice coils and low-turbulence ports coupled with especially rigid cones that allow the pair of woofers to handle 4000 watts of long term power.

The US221 provides high impact clarity and solid musicality in an enclosure that is smaller than most dual 18 inch subwoofers on the market. Measuring 22.4” H x 35.1” W x 30.0” D and weighing only 177 pounds, the US221 is suited for live performance venues, nightclubs, A/V screening rooms, and low frequency effects in theme parks, as well as for under stage and small cavity applications.

An innovative approach to routing the 18 mm Baltic birch plywood makes it possible for the dual 21 inch woofers to nest perfectly inside the compact enclosure. Targeted areas within the enclosure are designed so that space is maximized without affecting performance of the subwoofer or the integrity of the enclosure. “The net result is a subwoofer that provides low frequencies with a very authoritative character in a package that is less than half the size and weight of most competitive products on the market,” says David Gunness, chief technology officer at Fulcrum Acoustic.

A unique attention to design and performance are the low-turbulence ports and the vibration isolators. The low-turbulence ports are constructed of curved plywood and its design makes use of all available frontal area, minimizes turbulence, and smoothly guides the air flow around the woofers’ 20 kg magnet structures. The supplied vibration isolators are medical-grade, constructed of high-compliance neoprene, and are more effective than conventional loudspeaker feet.

For applications that require ground stacking, the supplied vibration isolators may be threaded into any four of the sixteen available M10 mounting points to prevent “walking”. When stacking enclosures, the vibration isolators nest in recesses surrounding the mounting points in the cabinet below.

The US221 dual 21 inch subwoofer is now shipping. See your local manufacturer’s sales representatives for more information or to place an order.

Spec Sheet

2D DWG Drawing

2D PDF Drawing

3D DXF Drawing

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