D&B audiotechnik V7P – 3‑Way Passive Point‑Source Loudspeaker

The V7P is a high-performance, three-way passive point‑source loudspeaker designed for flexible deployment in touring and installed sound systems. Its dipole driver arrangement and rotatable horn offer excellent clarity and directional control.

Acoustic Design & Performance Features

• Drivers:
  • 2 × 10″ LF drivers in a dipolar arrangement
  • 1 × 8″ horn-loaded mid-frequency driver
  • 1 × 1.4″ exit compression driver with rotatable horn
• Dispersion:
  • Horizontal: 75°
  • Vertical: 40°
  • Horn rotates 90° for vertical or horizontal orientation
• Dipole LF arrangement maintains controlled dispersion down to ~350 Hz

Frequency & SPL Ratings

• Frequency Response (–5 dB standard): 59 Hz – 18 kHz
• Cut Mode: 100 Hz – 18 kHz
• Maximum SPL (1 m, crest factor 4):
  • ~137 dB with D20 or 30D amplifiers
  • ~140 dB with D40, D80, or 40D amplifiers
• Typically deployed as two cabinets per amplifier channel for headroom and control

Handling & Construction

• Power Handling: 500 W RMS / 2000 W peak (10 ms) per unit
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
• Connectors: Dual NLT4 F/M standard; optional NL4 M or EP5
• Cabinet: Marine-grade plywood with impact/weather-resistant PCP finish
• Rigging:
  • Top/bottom M10 inserts for flying brackets
  • Additional M10 sockets for load pins or safety eye bolts
  • Handles integrated on top and bottom panels

Dimensions & Weight

• Height × Width × Depth: approximately 700 × 308 × 466 mm
• Weight: ~33 kg (75 lb)

Deployment & Usage Tips

• Can be flown or ground-stacked as full-range systems or paired with V‑SUB or V‑GSUB for extended low-frequency reach
• Versatile orientation: horn rotatable for horizontal arrays or vertical coverage
• Works optimally with d&b amplifiers offering full speaker-specific preset control and LoadMatch functionality