Yorkville PSA1 Line Array Speaker

The Yorkville PSA1 is an active (powered) full-range loudspeaker that is part of Yorkville Sound's Paraline Series. It's a unique and innovative speaker designed to offer the clarity and precision often associated with large-format line array systems, but in a compact, user-friendly, and highly portable format. It's particularly well-suited for mobile PA applications, installations where traditional line arrays are impractical, and as a scalable system for various venue sizes.

Here's a detailed look at its key features:

Key Features of the Yorkville PSA1 (Loudspeaker):

• Paraline Horn Lens Technology: This is a core innovation inherited from Yorkville's flagship VTC Elevation Series line array cabinets. It uses a patented horn lens to precisely shape the wavefront, delivering controlled vertical dispersion and wide horizontal coverage. This allows for clear, focused sound without the interference often found in conventional speakers when arrayed.

• Driver Configuration:

  • Low Frequency (LF): Features four 6-inch neodymium woofers with 1.75-inch voice coils. These smaller, multiple woofers contribute to a tight, responsive, and articulate bass response.

  • High Frequency (HF): Equipped with two 1-inch exit compression drivers (with 1.75-inch voice coils, often from BMS) mounted to the Paraline lens.

• Bi-amplified Power: It's an active (powered) speaker with integrated Class-D (for LF) and 2-Tier Class H (for HF) amplifiers.

  • Total Peak Power: 1200 Watts

  • Program Power: 700 Watts (625W LF, 75W HF)

• Maximum SPL: Achieves a peak SPL of 128 dB (125 dB continuous), providing significant volume for its size.

• Dispersion:

  • Horizontal: Wide 110 dispersion, ensuring excellent coverage across a venue.

  • Vertical: Focused 15 vertical dispersion. This narrow vertical pattern is crucial for line array principles, minimizing interference when multiple PSA1 cabinets are stacked or flown together, creating a coherent vertical array.

• Integrated DSP: Features internal digital signal processing (DSP) for optimized performance, protection, and simplified setup, eliminating the need for external processors.

• Connectivity: Includes a combo jack (XLR / 1/4") input and an XLR loop thru output for easy daisy-chaining to other speakers.

• Rugged, Lightweight Cabinet: Constructed from durable injection-molded ABS material, minimizing overall weight for easier transport and setup. Weighs approximately 21.4 kg (47 lbs).

• Versatile Mounting and Rigging:

  • Pole Mount: Features a dual-position stand mount adapter, allowing up to two PSA1 cabinets to be quickly and securely stacked on a standard speaker stand with two different coverage angles.

  • Flyable (Arrayable): Designed for true array applications. With optional accessories (PSA1RIGKIT and PSA1FRAME1 bumper), up to four PSA1 cabinets can be safely flown to create larger vertical arrays, providing 30, 45, or 60 vertical coverage depending on the number of units and rigging. The hardware maintains fixed cabinet-to-cabinet splay angles.

• Power Efficiency: Highly efficient amplifier design means that up to four PSA1 cabinets can operate safely on a standard 15 amp circuit, allowing for efficient setup with AC loop-thru connections.

• Made in Canada: Yorkville Sound is a Canadian company, and the PSA1 is manufactured in Canada.

Applications:

• Mobile PA: Excellent for bands, DJs, and rental companies due to its portability and quick setup.

• Installations: Ideal for permanent installations in clubs, houses of worship, and event spaces where a compact, scalable array system is desired.

• Corporate Events & Presentations: Delivers clear speech and music.

• Small to Medium-sized Venues: Can serve as a main PA, especially when combined with its companion subwoofers (like the PSA1S or PSA2S).