Studiomaster CORE compact array system

The new Studiomaster CORE is a self-powered hi-mid top and sub stack for portable sound reinforcement application. To achieve wide vertical coverage CORE employs a constant curve array hi-mid cabinet, together with a self-powered, active sub.

CORE is purposed for full-scale musical performance, with two variants – CORE 121 and CORE 151 – respectively having 5” and 8” MF drivers. In the CORE 121 these are matched with 9x1” dome HF drivers, and 12x1” dome tweeters in the CORE 151. This gives the two CORE curvature arrays a highly accurate response across the full mid and high frequency spectrum (from 200 to 18000 Hz + 5dB), and throughout the 100° (H) x 70° (V) coverage, says Studiomaster.

Low-end support delivers nominal output levels of up to 128 dB by a bass reflex sub, featuring a 12 LF driver on the CORE 121 and 15” LF driver on the CORE 151. The subs provides the CORE systems with integrated bi- amplification – 300 W (HF-MF) / 700 W (LF) on the CORE 121 and 400 W (HF-MF) / 700 W (LF) on the CORE 151 – in addition to onboard DSP and an integrated 4-channel mixer.

Studiomaster General Manager Patrick Almond says, “CORE exploits unique hybrid performance characteristics of a curvature array cabinet in providing extraordinary horizontal coverage, within a design with the necessary signal power and throw for a wide range of performance, playback and presentation applications; including – with up to 4,400 W system peak power – serious music performance in larger venues. Yet CORE is a sleek, discrete and compact design, relatively lightweight and easily portable. Making it among the most versatile and cost / performance efficient systems in its product class.”