D&B Q1s

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D&B audiotechnik Q1 – Passive 2-Way Line Array Loudspeaker

The Q1 is a compact, high-output, passive loudspeaker designed for use in vertical line array configurations. Engineered for precise directivity and clarity, it is widely used in both touring and fixed installations where space, weight, and performance matter.

Key Features

• 2 × 10″ neodymium LF drivers in dipolar arrangement
• 1 × 1.3″ compression driver mounted to a toroidal waveguide
• Passive 2-way design
• High output with low distortion
• Designed for vertical array use with flexible splay angles

Coverage & Dispersion

• Horizontal dispersion: 75° constant directivity
• Vertical dispersion: 15° per cabinet
• Splay angles adjustable between 0° and 14° in 1° steps for precise coverage in arrays

Frequency & Output

• Frequency response: 60 Hz – 17 kHz (±5 dB)
• Maximum SPL: Up to 139 dB (when powered by recommended amplifiers)
• Designed to be used with d&b system amplifiers such as D12, D20, D80, and D6

Power Handling

• Continuous power handling: 400 W RMS
• Peak power: 1600 W
• Nominal impedance: 12 ohms
• Typically powered in pairs per amplifier channel

Construction & Connectors

• Enclosure made from marine plywood with a durable black paint finish
• Front covered by a rigid metal grille with acoustic foam backing
• Equipped with integrated rigging hardware for fast and secure arraying
• Connectors: 2 × NL4 (or EP5 depending on version), wired in parallel

Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 308 mm
• Width: 580 mm
• Depth: 410 mm
• Weight: Approx. 22 kg

Ideal Applications

• Medium to large-scale sound reinforcement
• Touring systems
• Outdoor festivals
• Theatres and concert venues
• Corporate events and houses of worship