d&b audiotechnik has announced the launch of the CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array), the first product in the new CL Series.
This system provides broadband directivity control with low frequency cardioid behaviour in a passive design, enabling single channel amplifier operation.
The CCL features a revised implementation of a patented d&b design to bring the cardioid directivity and electroacoustic performance, formerly only available in d&b SL Series models, to smaller, closer audience areas, more installation applications, and a broader range of customers.
Two 7-in front-firing drivers, two 5-in side and rear drivers and two 1.75-in high-frequency transducers form a completely new design. This approach combines low-frequency and broadband directivity control with high-frequency headroom and minimal distortion.
The CCL follows d&b's traditional approach and will be available in both mobile (CCL) and installed (CCLi) configurations, as well as 80° (CCL8) and 120° (CCL12) horizontal dispersion versions. Its dimensions (209 x 593 x 355 mm) and weight (18 kg) make it suitable for corporate rental, regional tours, festivals and larger events, where it can complement SL Series arrays as a side- or in-fills. For permanent installations, the CCL System can be used in in theatres, auditoriums, houses of worship, and acoustically challenging spaces such as sports arenas or reverberant rooms.
Complementing the CCL System is the new CCL-SUB, a flyable subwoofer available in both mobile and install versions. The passive cardioid design features a front 15-in and a rear 10-in driver configuration. The CCL-SUB offers reduced port noise and extended usable bandwidth, particularly when deployed in mixed arrays with the CCL System.
Both CCL and CCL-SUB can operate with 40D, D40, D80, and D90 amplifiers, supporting up to eight loudspeakers per amplifier in any combination or load condition, delivering full output without any headroom restrictions. Settings are also available for the 30D and D20 amplifiers.
The CCL system will become available in the first half of 2025, with early listening opportunities at both NAMM and ISE.