Sony SLS-1A Powered Line-Array Speaker with Fine Beam Control

Sony SLS-1A Powered Line-Array Speaker with Fine Beam Control

EAN: 027242924833

Audio installers looking for a powered line-array speaker designed for large display installations will be impressed with the Sony SLS-1A, a powered line array module with a wide sweet spot well suited for corporate showrooms, entrance lobbies, and retail spaces to lecture theatres and auditoriums—anywhere that requires clear, consistent audio over a wide listening area. The SLS-1A features eight flat, square full-range drivers that are powered by an integrated eight-channel amplifier with 96 kHz DSP. The speaker can be mounted horizontally or vertically and is scalable for the size of the install. Easily expand the system with multiple units (sold separately) for seamless coverage.

The DSP settings can be adjusted using hardware switches found on the rear of the enclosure. Additionally, you may use the third-party EASE Focus software or Sony s PC app that controls the beam steering, spread, and EQ. The rear panel features a 3-pin Euroblock input and two RJ45 connectors for Dante input/output. The SLS-1A s finely controlled beam is also particularly suited to provide even sound coverage in venues like auditoriums with a raked floor.

Clear, Low-Distortion Full-Range Sound

The SLS-1A features eight full-range driver units mounted in a line array configuration, supplemented by a powerful, integrated multi-channel amplification system. Sound is delivered with remarkable richness, accuracy, and presence in any listening environment.

• Flat and square diaphragm: provides ideal point source with reduced intermodulation distortion.
• Magnetic fluid speaker: original Sony technology eliminates voice coil damper found in standard speakers, reducing distortion for clearer sound.
• Integrated amplification: 8 x 10W amplifier plus integrated 8-channel 96 kHz DSP ensures pure, clear audio, with separate bass reflex driver for extended low frequencies.

Compact Size, Flexible Installation

The SLS-1A offers an ideal sound solution in a wide range of listening environments. The compact line-array unit can be discreetly mounted to suit any size or shape of the room. Multiple SLS-A1 units can be mounted horizontally or vertically, and ‘cascaded’ via a single Ethernet cable as part of a Dante digital audio network to simplify wiring in large-scale AV installations.

• Compact yet powerful: rigid aluminum body measuring just 15.1 x 4.3 x 3.6 houses speakers and amplification, delivering high sound pressure levels from a compact unit.
• Flexible mounting and expansion options: mount horizontally or vertically. Easily link multiple units for larger scale sound installations.
• Flexible beam setting: adjust sound settings using hardware switches, third-party EASE Focus software or Sony’s PC app that controls beam steering, spread, and EQ.

On-Screen Center Sound Localization

The SLS-1A is an ideal sound reinforcement partner for large display installations, including our BRAVIA 100 4K professional display, projectors, and Sony s Crystal LED system. In contrast with normal point-source speakers, the SLS-1A offers a large sweet spot that can be accurately controlled for clear, consistent sound over a wide listening area in any venue&mash; from corporate showrooms, entrance lobbies, and retail spaces to lecture theatres and auditoriums. The finely controlled beam is also particularly suited to providing even sound coverage in venues like auditoriums with a raked floor.

Better Sound in any Room

Unlike standard speakers, the line array design of the SLS-1A minimizes sound reflections from ceilings, walls, and floors. Audiences can hear uniform, clearly directed sound with less attenuation over long distances, independent of room size or shape.

Clear, Controllable Sound in Every Environment

• Lobbies and entrances
• Corporate and retail spaces
• Auditoriums and lecture theatres
• Meeting rooms
• Public spaces
• Large classrooms