Description
The KIVA Line Source element has an operating frequency bandwidth from
80 Hz to 20 kHz and this response can be lowered downto 50 Hz with the
addition of the KILO low frequency extension cabinet.
KIVA features two 6.5’’ drivers in a bass-reflex tuned enclosure and a 1.5’’
diaphragm compression driver coupled to a DOSC® waveguide for HF
reproduction. The passive crossover network uses 2nd order filters with built-
in phase compensation.
The V-shaped coplanar transducer configuration generates a symmetric
horizontal coverage of 100° without secondary lobes over the entire frequency
range.
The combination of coplanar symmetry and DOSC® waveguide in the HF
region allows the system to fulfil the 5 WST® criteria, thereby allowing the
wavefront of a KIVA line source to be curved up to a maximum of 15˚ for each
element without breaking the inter-element acoustic coupling.
The captive 3-point rigging system is fully integrated into the KIVA cabinet
allowing up to 20 elements (or 12 KIVA and 4 KILO) to be flown in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The KIVA cabinet is made of a unique composite material with remarkable
mechanical and acoustic properties (very similar to Baltic birch plywood) and
with the added benefit of a high immunity to moisture.
The KIVA enclosure driven by the dedicated LA4 amplified controller. The
performance of KIVA depends upon the choice of preset and physical system
configuration.
C h a ra c t e r i s t i cs
Usable bandwidth (-10dB)
80 - 20k Hz ‘‘Line Source’’ configuration
Nominal directivity (-6dB)
Horizontal: 100° Symmetric (500 - 18k Hz)
Vertical: Depends on number of elements and line source curvature
Between 0° and 15° inter-element angles
Components
LF: 2 x 6.5’’ weather-resistant
HF: 1 x 1.5’’ diaphragm compression driver
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Rigging2
Entirely captive, high-grade steel certified for 20 KIVA
or 12 KIVA and 4 KILO
Angle increments: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15°
Physical data
W x H/h x D: 520 x 175/103 x 358 mm
20.5 x 6.9/4 x 14.1 in
Weight (net): 13kg 28.7 lb.
Connectors: 2 x 4-pin Speakon
Material: sandwich composite structure, zamac and steel
Finish: grayish-brown, RAL 8019®
Front: plastic grill, acoustically neutral ‘‘Airnet’’ grill cloth
Rigging: integrated flying hardware and handles ((sandblast-coated steel)
1 Peak level measured at 1m under free field conditions using 10 dB crest factor pink noise with specified
preset and corresponding EQ settings.
4.0/12-08
2 Installation guidelines are specified in the SOUNDVISION software designed to help with L-ACOUSTICS®
product implementation.
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System Components
• KIVA • KIBU
Full range passive 2-way WST cabinet, Rigging bumper for flying or ground stacking KIVA
operating bandwidth from 80 Hz to 20 kHz Certified for flying up to 20 KIVA or 12 KIVA + 4 KILO,
2 x 6.5’’ LF transducers + 1 x 1.5’’ HF compression driver mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
on DOSC® waveguide
Horizontal directivity - 100° from 500 to 18k Hz • KIET
Vertical flexibility 0˚to 15° in 1° increments up to 5° and 2.5° beyond Accessory for rigging a maximum of 2 KIVA on a stand or for
Weight: 13 kg 28.7 lbs under balcony applications
• KILO • SOUNDVISION
Low frequency extension cabinet, operating bandwidth from 50 Hz Electro-acoustic and mechanical simulation software
1 x 12’’ neodymium transducer (Windows® compatible) dedicated to L-ACOUSTICS products.
Weight: 19 kg 41.9 lbs
• LA4
Amplified Controller with DSP library and networking capabilities
2 analogue inputs and four amplifier channel outputs
4 x 1000 W per channel into 4 ohms
4 presets dedicated to KIVA
KIBU KIET SOUNDVISION
LA NETWORK MANAGER control software
System Configuration
Two main KIVA system operation modes are available: ‘‘Full Range’’ Line Source, ‘‘LF extension’’ Line Source.
• The ‘‘Full Range’’ mode consists of a KIVA-only system. A single • The ‘‘LF extension’’ mode consists of a hybrid configuration with
LA4 can drive between 4 and 8 KIVA cabinets from one input or a ratio of 1 KILO to 3 KIVA. In this application, a single LA4 can drive
two independent left/right inputs. up to 2 KILO and 6 KIVA from one mono input. Two additional
Preset : [KIVA] - Line Source presets allow use with a complimentary SB118 subwoofer.
Preset
IN B : [KIVA_FI] - Single or paired Kiva for distributed application Preset : [KIVA_KILO] - Line Source + LF extension
IN A [KIVA_KILO_60] - Line Source + LF extension
+ 60 Hz high-pass filter for additional subwoofer
IN B
IN A IN A
IN B
IN A IN A
IN A
[KIVA] preset
IN A
IN A [KIVA_KILO] preset
IN B
IN A
IN B
IN A
KIVA_SPS_EN_3.1/10-08
[KIVA_FI] preset
IN B
IN A
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