The CDD-LIVE 15 is a self-powered two-way system designed for professional live applications and installations that demand the ultimate in sonic performance from a single enclosure. Its powerful Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver comprises a 15” (380mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil LF driver and a 1.4” (35mm) exit HF compression driver with a 3” (75mm) pure titanium diaphragm. With a maximum SPL of 132dB peak at 1 metre, it is the ideal solution for medium-scale touring, theatre and portable live sound applications, as well as premium installations and stage monitor use.

With wide coverage close-up, the Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology employed in the CDD-LIVE 15 delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with fixed X° x Y° coverage patterns, and its innovative CDD driver achieves ‘point source’ summation of the LF and HF sections — eliminating off-axis variations in frequency response associated with non-coaxial designs.

A self-powered system, the CDD-LIVE 15 incorporates a two-channel Class D amplifier, DSP and Dante™ digital audio networking — simplifying set-up, enhancing control and eliminating amplifier racks. The onboard amplifier delivers 2000W LF + 500W HF peak output to the drivers, and its switched-mode power supply auto-ranges to global mains voltages from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz.

DSP functions — including parametric EQ, delay, muting, gain and preset selection — can be controlled over Ethernet from a PC or Windows® tablet via intuitive VU-NET™ proprietary software.

For simple set-ups, ‘plug-and-play’ presets — as well as a user-defined preset — can be selected on the rear panel, instead of using computer control. As an alternative to its analogue inputs, the CDD- LIVE 15 is Dante enabled for digital audio distribution and control over a single CAT5 cable to maintain audio quality however long the cable run.

The CDD-LIVE 15 is incredibly versatile. Its multi-angle enclosure can be used in either horizontal or vertical orientation, with rotation of the driver easily accomplished by removing the screw-free, protective grille. The tour-grade enclosure is constructed from multi-laminate plywood and finished in a hard-wearing polyurea coating. Integral fittings include a top-hat for pole mounting and multiple M8 inserts for attachment to a yoke or universal bracket with a wide range of up and down tilt angles.

Product Features

• High-power, self-powered two-way system
• Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology
• Onboard Class D amplification and DSP
• Dante™ Digital Audio networking
• Global mains operation with Power Factor Correction
• User-rotatable CDD™ driver
• Vertical and horizontal mounting options
• Tour-grade, multi-angle plywood enclosure
• IP24 rating option with rain cowl
• Comprehensive mounting accessories

Applications

• Live sound reinforcement
• Theatre sound
• Corporate AV events
• Fixed installations in concert halls, ballrooms and HoW
• Stage monitor and sidefill
• Bars and clubs

Product Specifications

General

• TYPE: High-output, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE (3): 55Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 45Hz
• INPUT SENSITIVITY: - 30dBu for 100dB SPL
• MAXIMUM SPL (2): 126dB continuous / 132dB peak
• DISPERSION: 110˚-80˚ horizontal, 60˚ vertical (user-rotatable)
• CROSSOVER: 1.5kHz Active LR8 with low latency HF FIR equalisation. Balance presets for pole mount/ pole mount with sub/ stage monitor

Module Audio input

• CONNECTORS: Female XLR input, male XLR link output, Dante Audio Neutrik® Ethercon
• ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE: 20 kΩ balanced to ground
• MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL: 24.6 Vpp (+21dBu), over voltage protected

Internal Processing

• Multi-channel DSP, programmable via TCP/IP using VU-Net software
• PEQ/shelving filters
• Up to 48dB/Oct HPF
• Low latency HF FIR filters
• Up to 200ms input delay
• Pre-set selection via rear panel switch

Driver

• LF: 15” (380mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF
• HF: 1.4” (36mm) exit/3” (75mm) voice coil, titanium dome compression driver

Network

• CONNECTORS: 2x Neutrik ® Ethercon RJ45
• PROTOCOL: TCP/IP and UDP/IP

Amplifier

• TYPE: 2 channel switch-mode, class D
• PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 2500W total | 2000W LF, 500W HF
• AVERAGE EFFICIENCY: 89%
• COOLING: External convection cooled, with internal fan
• MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: 40°C (104°F) for full output

Power Supply

• TYPE: Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC
• AC INPUT OPERATING RANGE: 85 – 265V ~ AC, 50 - 60Hz
• POWER FACTOR: > 0.98
• NOMINAL POWER CONSUMPTION: 160W
• MAINS CONNECTOR: Neutrik® Powercon True1

Mechanical

• ENCLOSURE: Extensively braced multi-laminate plywood
• FINISH: Textured black PU coating
• PROTECTIVE GRILLE: HEX perforated mild steel with protective zinc plating and black powder coat finish. Backed with black grille cloth
• FITTINGS: Top hat for pole mounting | 15 x M8 mounting points | Single pocket handle | Optional weather protection cowl
• IP RATING: IP24 factory option available
• DIMENSIONS: (W) 427mm x (H) 696mm x (D) 422mm | (W) 16.81in x (H) x 27.42in (D) 16.61in
• WEIGHT: 37kg (81.4lbs) excluding Transit cover
• ACCESSORIES: Transit Cover | Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets

Notes

(1) Measured on-axis in free space (4π space) at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre
(2) Measured in free space at 1 metre with a tone burst signal
(3) Measured on-axis on ground plane (2π space) at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre
(4) Measured in half-space at 1 metre with a tone burst signal