What is a horn compression driver?
A compression driver is a small specialized diaphragm loudspeaker which generates the sound in a horn loudspeaker. They are used as midrange and tweeter drivers in high power sound reinforcement loudspeakers, and in reflex or folded-horn loudspeakers in megaphones and public address systems.
What is the difference between a tweeter and a compression driver?
Aside from the fact that no two devices are going to sound the same anyway, there are fundamental differences between a tweeter and a compression driver that make them sound different. In addition, the compression driver makes the device much more efficient, so it takes less power to reach a certain SPL.
Are Compression Horns waterproof?
Designed to be water resistant, this compression driver is ideal for motorcycle applications. This versatile driver features a 1″ thread and can be used with many different horn options.
What is a Tractrix horn?
Tractrix® Horns have for many years been the driving force behind Klipsch’s stunningly precise acoustics. Featured in every Klipsch speaker category, except for headphones and subwoofers, this proprietary technology provides a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power.
What is a throat compression driver?
A compression driver (CD) is a professional loudspeaker driver usually intended for mid or high frequency use with waveguides or horns. They can be thought of as similar to hifi dome tweeters in that they have a dome diaphragm and a motor. A horn or waveguide would be attached to the throat.
Do compression drivers have voice coils?
The BRC Series is a high-quality compression driver made from professional grade materials and features Kapton voice coils and Titanium diaphragms. Perfect partners for both high power, two and three-way systems.
Are horn tweeters better?
Higher Efficiency A horn tweeter is able to help sound dispersion by controlling the directivity of the tweeter. Another benefit to horn tweeters is higher efficiency. Speaker impedance is a natural occurence. Impedance affects how audio output will be, but with better efficiency, it’s not a problem.
What is Cerametallic?
OT-Series cerametallic clutches feature 4-paddle discs that utilize a unique blend of ceramic and metallic materials. Because the cerametallic discs are thicker than sintered metallic discs, they provide higher heat capacity through their increased mass.
What is a high frequency compression driver?