Belgian loudspeaker manufacturer, Audiofocus has announced the launch of its Isolde AP108 range of powerful 2-way, 8” point source loudspeakers for live sound and installation.
Designed to deliver high sound pressure levels in a small footprint, Isolde AP108 mounts a premium 8” LF transducer incorporating Tetracoil voice coil technology to achieve a peak SPL of 129dB. The chosen neodymium magnet 1.4” exit HF transducer has a 2.4” voice coil and is from the same family as the drivers employed in the company’s recently launched column PA and constant curvature series, ensuring a uniform audio signature across the Audiofocus range.
AP108’s distinctive asymmetrical design allows it to be deployed vertically or horizontally or placed onstage as a wedge monitor. A bespoke 3D printed waveguide ensures rigid 90o x 60o coverage and can be quickly rotated according to the application. Isolde AP108 is offered in self-powered and passive live versions with integral
grab handles and bi-angled pole mounts, or as a dedicated installation variant with clean lines and optional ceiling or wall mounts.
“By opting for a true 2-way configuration and harnessing the benefits of Tetracoil technology, we’re able to deliver significantly higher SPL when measured like-for-like against the market leading 8-inch coaxial speakers,” explains Audiofocus founder and CEO, Ann Leroy. “Our unique horn also permits a degree of control and projection that coax cabinets cannot match.”
Audiofocus sales manager, Håkan Sjöö adds, “Isolde AP108 is a smart, versatile concept that deserves to be the go-to point source speaker for rental companies and integrators. Whether it’s serving as the main PA for smaller events, doubling up as a stage monitor, or slotting in as a fill cabinet alongside our flagship systems, there’s always a place for such a compact, powerful speaker.”
Isolde AP108 is made using high grade birch plywood at Audiofocus’ headquarters in Belgium and is available to order now.
The systems are distributed in Indian market by New Delhi-based audio distributor and integrator Sun Infonet.
