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ShowMatch™ SM20 DeltaQ™ array loudspeaker

ShowMatch™ SM20 DeltaQ™ array loudspeaker

ShowMatch™ SM20 DeltaQ™ array loudspeaker

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
Bose Professional's ShowMatch™ DeltaQ™ SM20 is a full-range array module designed for versatile sound coverage. It offers a 20° vertical coverage and comes with field-changeable waveguides for 70° or 100° horizontal coverage, with an optional 120° waveguide. The module requires external power amplifiers and DSP for a frequency response of 59 – 18,000 Hz and can achieve a peak output of 145 dB.

Key Features
  • DeltaQ™ Technology: Allows for selectable coverage patterns to direct sound more precisely, enhancing sound quality and vocal clarity.
  • Replaceable Waveguides: Comes with 100° waveguides and includes 70° panels for coverage adjustments. Optional 120° waveguides are available.
  • Compact Design: Suitable for both fixed installations and portable applications, from small venues to large performing arts centers.
  • High Output Level: Features 4 Bose EMB2S compression drivers and 2 8-inch woofers for a peak output of 145 dB SPL.
  • Quick Pin Rigging: Allows fast setup with up to 24 modules and a 10:1 design factor.
  • Removable Side Guards: Facilitate rigging and handling for portable use, removable for permanent installations.

Technical Specifications
  • Frequency Response: 69 – 16,000 Hz (+/-3 dB), 59 – 18,000 Hz (-10 dB).
  • Power Handling: Long-term continuous power handling is 450 W for low frequency and 100 W for high frequency, with peak handling at 1800 W and 400 W respectively.
  • Sensitivity: 94 dB for low frequency and 105 dB for high frequency.
  • Transducers: Includes 2 Bose SM8 neodymium 8-inch woofers and 4 Bose EMB2S compression drivers.
  • Physical Characteristics: Made from Baltic birch plywood with a black polyurethane coating, featuring a 16-gauge steel grill.
  • Dimensions and Weight: Measures 11.9” x 31.2” x 18.1” and weighs 64 lbs.

Additional Information
The document includes graphs illustrating frequency response and beamwidth for different waveguides, highlighting the flexibility in sound coverage patterns.
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Catalog excerpts

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TECHNICAL DATA ShowMatch™ SM20 DeltaQ™ array loudspeaker Product Overview Bose Professional ShowMatch™ DeltaQ™ SM20 full-range array modules provide 20° nominal vertical coverage with included field-changeable waveguides offering choice of 70° or 100° horizontal coverage and optional accessory 120° waveguides. Replace single waveguide panel to form horizontal asymmetrical patterns. The 2-way module requires external power amplifiers (2- channels) and DSP to provide full-range response from 59 – 18,000 Hz with peak array output up to 145 dB. Key Features • eltaQ™ technology – defines the next-generation in loudspeaker array design with selectable coverage patterns that more D precisely direct sound to audience areas for improved sound quality and vocal clarity with fewer boxes versus line arrays. • eplaceable waveguides – ships with 100° waveguides installed with 70° panels included to allow coverage change. R Largest-in-class size provides better coverage and vocal clarity. Change single panel for asymmetrical patterns. Optional 120° waveguides for SM20. • ompact, portable enclosure – Versatile design allows both fixed install and portable applications, from small clubs and C houses of worship to the largest performing arts centers and AV productions. • our-sound output level – 4x Bose EMB2S compression drivers, improved with more HF output, and 2x 8-inch neodymium T high-power woofers allow peak array output up to 145 dB SPL. • -point “quick pin” rigging – Fast, easy setup with up to 24 full-range modules and 10:1 design factor. 3 • emovable side guards – provide rigging guard and hand holds for portable applications. Easily removed for permanent R installs to reduce width and improve sight lines . Technical Specifications SINGLE MODULE PERFORMANCE Frequency Response (+ / -3 dB) (1) Recommended High-Pass Protection Filter 70 Hz with minimum 12-dB / octave filter Nominal Coverage Pattern Recommended Crossover 750 Hz (acoustic; requires active, 2-way crossover in DSP) Bose extended-lifecycle test (4) High Frequency Power Handling, long-term continuous Power Handling, peak Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, peak 2 x Bose SM8 neodymium 8-inch woofers (3-inch voice coil) High Frequency 4 x Bose EMB2S extended-HF neodymium compression driver (2-inch voice coil) Nominal Impedance 8 ohms + 6 ohms (LF/HF) PHYSICAL Enclosure Material Finish Grill Environmental Connectors Baltic birch plywood Two-part spray polyurethane coating, black 16-gauge (1.5 mm) perforated steel, powder-coated finish, black IPx4 2 x Neutrik® NL4 wired parallel Suspension / Mounting integrated 3-point quick-pin rigging 11.9” x31.2” x18.1” (303 x 793 x 461 mm) / W: 29.8” (757 mm) side guards removed Net Weight Shipping Weight Accessories 64.0 lbs (29.0 kg) 75 lbs (34.0 kg) rigging frames, pullback bar

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TECHNICAL DATA ShowMatch™ SM20 DeltaQ™ array loudspeaker Beamwidth (Horizontal -6 dB) Angle (degrees) 120° waveguide 100° waveguide 70° waveguide Footnotes (1) Frequency response and range measured on-axis in an anechoic environment, with recommended bandpass and EQ. (2) Sensitivity measured with indicated boundary conditions, recommended bandpass and EQ, referenced to 1W/m. (3) Maximum SPL calculated from sensitivity and power handling specifications, exclusive of power compression. (4) Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour, full-power...

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