Point Series Introduction

Adamson’s Point Series includes 5 new models with EASE Data for the

range; the Point 8, Point 12 and Point 15 two-way enclosures, with

companion single-and double15” subwoofers; the Point115 Sub and

Point 215 Sub.

The Point Series incorporates everything the world has grown to love

about Adamson’s Touring products... high horsepower systems, with

all the subtleties.

Incorporating Adamson’s own Advanced Cone Architecture™, Point

Series low-mid transducers have unique Kevlar cone geometries

that reduce modal behaviour, providing an increased linearized

pass-band, for a warm and honest reproduction throughout the

spectrum. With the most powerful low-mid transducers in the industry,

combined with our unique waveguides and a precise selection

of high frequency components, our vocal is so transparent, even

Sparky can’t tell the difference.

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two-way enclosures

The Point Series 2-way enclosures include Point 8, Point 10 (second

phase release – Not yet available), Point 12 and Point 15. All the

cabinets are available in both, active or passive versions. The Point

12 and Point 15 are equipped with either a 40 x 20, 60 x 40 or 90 x

60 rotatable Waveguide, for maximum flexibility. The smaller Point 8 is

also available with a 90 x 60 rotatable waveguide. The height of the

Point 8 matches the width of the Point 15 (for downfill applications),

and the width of the Point 115 Sub for smooth integration into arrays.

The Point Series has a multi-angle cabinet design allowing Point 8,

Point 12 and Point 15 enclosures to operate in monitor configuration.

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The Point 115 sub is a flyable, single 15” available in passive and

active versions. The passive crossover is designed for a seamless

transition with the Point 8 (passive).

The Point 215 Sub is an active cabinet with dual 15” drivers loaded

in a manifold configuration. The compact package features a built-

in threaded pole mount socket and strategically placed standard

screws which can be replaced with eyehooks when needed.

15-inch subwoofers

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Kevlar: Advanced Cone Architecture™

As a pioneer in the use of Kevlar in loudspeaker cone technology,

Adamson has been implementing specially treated Kevlar in the low

and mid band speaker designs for over 20 years.

The Point Series has been designed to provide a complete solution

where single source loudspeakers are preferable over line source

arrays. When building Adamson’s point source loudspeaker system,

special attention was paid to not only to rigging versatility and fidelity,

but to box output and pattern control.

As a pioneer in the use of Kevlar in loudspeaker cone technology,

Adamson has been implementing specially treated Kevlar in the low

and mid band speaker designs for over 20 years.

Adamson’s Advanced Cone Architecture™ combined with cutting

edge Neodymium driver technology, ensures maximum SPL with zero

cone fatigue, while providing minimal axial modes in the passband.

Superior power handling, greater output and consistently stable low

end is achieved, all while keeping weight to a minimum.

The low frequency driver baskets in the Point Series utilize enlarged

heat sinks and thermal fins to draw heat away from the coil, lowering

its operating temperature and minimizing thermal compression.

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* Point 12 & Point 15 are available with a 40° x 20°, 60° x 40° or 90° x 60° rotatable waveguide, Point 8 is available with a 90° x 60° rotatable waveguide.

Rotatable Waveguide

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SLR™ Rigging System

All Point Series 2-way enclosures include Side Lock Revolver™ (SLR™)

rigging sockets for both vertical and horizontal arraying methods, as

does the Point 115 Sub. The SLR™ rigging system includes Quick-

lock™ vertical & horizontal brackets, as well as the Quick-lock

Articulator™ hardware for 2-deep arrays, and Quick-lock Butterfly

Brackets™ for 2-wide arrays. SLR™ sockets also host Sight Mount™

hardware for multiple adjustable angle mounting options. Cabinets

are fitted with four 5/16-threads for Omni Mount 30 or 60 wall-mount

systems.

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SLR Quick-lock™ components

SLR Quick-lock™ Pin

SLR Quick-lock™ Butterfly Bracket & Super Sight Mount

SLR Quick-lock™ Vertical Bracket

SLR™ Sight Mount

SLR Quick-lock™ Butterfly Bracket

SLR Quick-lock™ Articulator

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SLR™ Rigging System

SLR Quick-lock™ Horizontal Brackets, Articulator & Super Sight Mount

SLR Quick-lock™ Butterfly Bracket & Super Sight Mount

SLR™ Point 115 Sub to Point 8 Underhang Brackets

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RAL 3027

RAL 4003

RAL 4004

RAL 5024

Point enclosures offer a unique anisometric hexagon profile, with

foam covered powder coated steel grilles. With a sleek industrial

design, the enclosures are built of 11ply, 5/8-inch Baltic Birch, the

same as our touring series. A recessed rear panel features a pair

of 45-degree angle NL-4 Speakon™ connectors that allow close

mounting to a wall. The universally used 213 classic RAL colors are

available to contractors who need to color-match loudspeakers, as

well as their rigging accessories.

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Inspiration: Spectrum of Choices

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TECHNICAL & PHYSICAL DATA POINT 8 POINT 12 POINT 15 POINT 115 SUB POINT 215 SUB

Frequency Response (+/-3dB) Full Range Preset 65Hz - 20kHz 60Hz - 18kHz 45Hz - 18kHz 45Hz - 200Hz 40Hz - 160Hz

Frequency Range with Xover Preset 135Hz - 20kHz 110Hz - 18kHz 90Hz - 18kHz 50Hz - 135Hz 35Hz - 110Hz

Maximum SPL / Peak SPL Passive with Full Range Preset 118.6dB / 124.6dB 121.1dB / 127.1dB 122.6dB / 128.6dB tba -

Passive with Xover Preset (High Pass @ 80 Hz) 121.4dB / 127.4dB 124.0dB / 130.0dB 125.5dB / 131.5dB tba 130.4dB / 136.4dB

Active with Full Range Preset - 126.4dB / 132.4dB 127.6dB / 133.6dB - -

Active with Xover Preset (High Pass @ 80 Hz) - 128.0dB / 134.0dB 129.4dB / 135.4dB - -

Directivity (Horizontal x Vertical) various options* various options* various options* - -

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) LF / HF 93.64dB / 103.82dB 98.4dB / 106.7dB 99.2dB / 106.7dB 95dB 104.5dB

Impedance Ω

LF

8” ND-8LM Neo/Kevlar

Mid-Bass Driver (16Ω)

12” ND-12 Neo/Kevlar

Mid-Bass Driver (6Ω)

15” ND-15L Neo/Kevlar

Mid-Bass Driver (6Ω)

15” ND-15S Neo/Kevlar

Driver (6Ω)

2 x 15” ND-15S Neo/

Kevlar Driver (6Ω)

Impedance Ω

HF

1.7” B&C DE500 1”exit compression driver

(16Ω)

3” B&C DE800 1.4”exit compression driver

(16Ω)

3” B&C DE800 1.4”exit compression driver

(16Ω)- -

Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak) LF 250 / 500 / 1000 500 / 1000 / 2000 500 / 1000 / 2000 500 / 1000 / 2000 1000 / 2000 / 4000

HF 50 / 100 / 200 110 / 220 / 440 110 / 220 / 440 - -

Connection (to a recessed rear panel) 2 x Neutrik Speakon™NL4 Neutrik Speakon™NL4 Neutrik Speakon™NL4 Neutrik Speakon™NL4 Neutrik Speakon™NL4

Height Front inches (cm) 17.3/4 (45.1) 25.1/4 (64.2) 28.5/8 (72.6) 16.1/2(41.9) 34.3/8 (61.9)

Width inches (cm) 9.7/8 (25.1) 13.6/8 (35.3) 17.3/4 (45.1) 17.3/4 (45.1) 21.1/4 (54)

Depth inches (cm) 9.7/8 (25.1) 10.1/2 (26.6) 13.1/8 (33.4) 13.1/8 (33.4) 29.7/8 (75.7)

Weight lbs (Kg) 23.6 (10.7) 45.5 (20.7) 54.5 (24.8) 38.5 (17.5) 103.5 (47)

Weight with Crossover lbs (Kg) 27.6 (12.5) 49.5 (22.5) 58.5 (26.6) 43.5 (19.8) -

Cabinet Construction 11-ply, 5/8” Baltic Birch 11-ply, 5/8” Baltic Birch 11-ply, 5/8” Baltic Birch 11-ply, 5/8” Baltic Birch 11-ply, 5/8” Baltic Birch

Box Shape Anisometric Hexagon Anisometric Hexagon Anisometric Hexagon Rectangular Rectangular

Box Finish Water Borne Acrylic Water Borne Acrylic Water Borne Acrylic Water Borne Acrylic Water Borne Acrylic

Hardware Finish Sandtex™ Powder Sandtex™ Powder Sandtex™ Powder Sandtex™ Powder Sandtex™ Powder

Protective Grille 18-Gauge Steel 18-Gauge Steel 18-Gauge Steel 18-Gauge Steel 18-Gauge Steel

Waveguide Construction Fiberglass Fiberglass Fiberglass - -

Built-in Rigging: 2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets x x x x -

Built-in Polemount Socket x x x x x

Omni Mount 40/60 Series Ready w. 4 x 5/16 - 18 threads 40 Series 60 Series 60 Series 60 Series -

5/16 -18 threads for Eye Hooks - - - - x

Optional SLR™ Rigging: Quick-Lock Vert. & Hor. Brackets™ x x x x -

Quick-Lock Articulator™ x x x x -

Quick-Lock Butterfly Bracket™ x x x x -

Super, Extended & Sight Mount Bracket™ x x x x -

Point 115 Sub / Point 15 to Point 8 Underhang Brackets™ x - x x -

SLR™ Wedger x x x - -

EASE Data Available x x x x x

* Details on p.714

Product Specifications

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Contact

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Canada

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