Bose 40188

Overview

The Bose 40188 is a professional modular vertical line-array loudspeaker known as the Panaray MA12, designed to deliver clear speech and balanced music in challenging acoustic environments. Featuring twelve 2.25-inch full-range drivers arranged vertically, it provides a wide 145-degree horizontal coverage and a focused 20-degree vertical pattern that minimizes floor and ceiling reflections. This makes it ideal for venues where intelligibility and even sound distribution are critical, such as houses of worship, lecture theaters, and transit hubs.

Key features

• Twelve vertically aligned drivers ensure articulate voice and midrange clarity across a wide listening area.
• Wide horizontal coverage of 145 degrees spreads sound evenly to all listeners, including those at the room’s edges.
• Narrow 20-degree vertical dispersion reduces unwanted reflections from floors and ceilings, enhancing vocal clarity.
• Modular design allows stacking multiple units to extend throw distance and improve vertical control for larger spaces.
• Robust power handling of 300 W continuous and 1200 W peak at 8 ohms supports a variety of commercial amplifiers.
• Durable aluminum enclosure with white powder-coated steel grille blends seamlessly with architectural interiors.
• Compatible with Bose modular bass loudspeakers to create a full-range system for both speech and music.
• Flexible wiring options include two NL4 speakON connectors and a 2-pin barrier strip for easy integration.
• Lightweight at 19 lb, enabling straightforward mounting by a single technician on walls or columns.
• Optimized for indoor venues requiring clear, consistent sound without visual distraction.

Key specs

• Drivers: Twelve 2.25-inch full-range units arranged vertically
• Horizontal coverage: 145 degrees
• Vertical coverage: 20 degrees
• Power handling: 300 W continuous, 1200 W peak at 8 ohms
• Enclosure: Aluminum with white powder-coated steel grille
• Weight: 19 lb
• Connectors: Two NL4 speakON and 2-pin barrier strip

Connectivity and compatibility

The Panaray MA12 offers versatile connection options to fit various professional audio setups. Its two NL4 speakON connectors provide secure, industry-standard wiring for reliable signal transmission, while the 2-pin barrier strip allows for alternative wiring configurations. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of commercial amplifiers and sound systems, making it easy to integrate into existing installations or new projects.

Ideal uses and environments

This loudspeaker excels in indoor spaces where clear speech intelligibility and balanced music reproduction are essential. It works well in houses of worship, auditoriums, lecture halls, restaurants, courtrooms, and transit facilities. The modular design and focused vertical pattern make it a strong choice for venues with challenging acoustics, such as rooms with strong echoes or irregular shapes. Its discreet white finish helps it blend into architectural settings without drawing attention.

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