(x16) 2.75" columnar surface mount
loudspeaker
Lecture Halls ∙ Atriums ∙ Education ∙ Transportation Terminals ∙ Worship Facilities
Court Houses ∙ Concourses ∙ Large System Ancillary Support
AD-S162T
Preliminary
AcousticDesign™ Series
AD-S162T-BK
AD-S162T-WH
Features
• Consistent tonal characteristics
across the entire AcousticDesign
Series for surface, ceiling, and
pendant applications
• Weather resistant construction for
outdoor usage, IP-54 rated
• UL1480A and EN54-24 Type B,
certified (pending)
• PTT (Progressive Taper
Topology™) network reduces
unwanted side lobes
• Selectable Wide or Narrow
vertical pattern control
• Low-saturation and low-loss
70/100V transformers with low
impedance bypass
• Sealed input cover plate with
removeable gland nut
• Close to wall quick hang pan/tilt
mounting bracket
• Intrinsic Correction™ voicings
available via the Q-SYS Platform
including CXD amplifiers
• Available in black (RAL 9011) or
white (RAL 9010)
• Complete EASE, CF2, CAD, &
BIM information available online
The QSC AcousticDesign™ AD-S162T is a
columnar array line consisting of sixteen
weather treated 2.75" transducers.
Columnar loudspeakers are ideally suited for
a wide variety of acoustically difficult
applications where speech intelligibilty is a
primary concern.
The AcousticDesign Series offers integrators
a premium quality installed sound solution
where performance, consistent coverage,
and aesthetics are paramount. Specifically
designed to maintain a consistent tonal
characteristic across the entire family in
ceiling, surface, and pendant applications,
the AcousticDesign Series allows integrators
seamless transitions within blended
installations.
With rugged powder coated aluminum
construction, stainless steel hardware, and
sealed input panel cover, the AD-S162T is
designed for indoor or outdoor use,
exceeding IEC60529 IP-54 ratings for dust
and splash resistance.
A carefully crafted PTT (Progressive Taper
Topology™) network is utilized to create a
passive curvature of the array line which
greatly reduces side lobing, often
problematic of straight array lines, resulting
in precise and consistent directivity control.
The AD-S162T features Wide or Narrow
vertical pattern options, selectable from a
rotary knob located on the rear input cup
recess.
The accurate frequency response of the
AD-S162T is maintained even in 70/100V
applications by use of a low-loss, lowsaturation transformer with selectable taps,
including a bypass for low impedance
application, using a rotary selector located
behind the sealed input cover plate.
The input cover plate comes with an
attached wire sealing gland nut for direct
cable attachments onto a locking 4-pole
Euro-style connector for added security of
the wire terminations. The gland nut may
be removed in provision of alternative
conduit or flex tubing landed requirements.
Installers will appreciate the quick-hang
pan/tilt mounting bracket supplied the
AD-S162T. This feature greatly reduces the
amount live-load time during high reach
installation, allowing the installer to work
faster, safer, and smarter. The mount
includes a zero pan locking screw in
consideration of wind load conditions. The
mount may be attached to several landing
positions on the enclosure to provide a
close to wall appearance. When tilt is not
required, the tilt section of the mount may
be removed to bring the enclosure even
closer to the wall. A shoulder eyebolt is
supplied to provide a safety tether anchor
point.
Intrinsic Correction™ voicings that optimize
performance and speed the install process
are easily deployed via the Q-SYS Platform
including CXD-Q Series amplifiers, as part
of a complete QSC systems solution.
The AD-S162T is available in QSC standard
black (RAL 9011) or white (RAL 9010) and
may be painted to match any decor.
For your system integration needs,
complete EASE, CF2, CAD, and BIM files
are available for download at QSC.com.
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AD-S162T Spec Sheet 12/18/2017
AD-S162T-BK, AD-S162T-WH Details
Impedance / Frequency Response:
As part of QSC’s ongoing commitment to product development,
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
System Details AD-S162T-BK, AD-S162T-WH
Transducer (x16) 2.5 in (63.5 mm) weather treated paper cone woofer
Effective frequency range 1, 2, 3, 8 90 Hz – 17 kHz
Rated noise power / voltage 6 200 watts / 40 volts (rms)
Sensitivity [dB] Rated @1W, 1m 2, 3, 4, 8 : 89 (Narrow) 88 (Wide)
EN54-24 @1W, 4m 9 : TBD
Coverage (‐6 dB) [°]
Horizontal x Vertical 9
Rated 2, 5, 8 : 160 x 15 (Narrow) / 30 (Wide)
500Hz: 180 x 52 / 52, 1kHz: 180 x 26 / 28
2kHz: 160 x 18 / 28, 4kHz: 180 x 13 / 30
Declared values of SPL, 1/3rd
octave band CPB, 1W, 4m,
EN54-24 eq applied [Hz : dB]9
500: TBD; 630: TBD; 800: TBD; 1000: TBD
1250: TBD; 1600: TBD; 2000: TBD; 2500: TBD
3150: TBD; 4000: TBD
Directivity factor 2, 5, 8 TBD
Directivity index [dB] 2, 5, 8 11 (Narrow) 13 (Wide)
Maximum SPL [dB] Rated, 1m (continuous / peak) 7 : 112 / 118 (Narrow)
111 / 117 (Wide)
EN54-24, 4m (low-Z / Highest-tap) 9 : TBD / TBD
Recommended amplifier 250 watts
Transformer taps / impedance Bypass: 8Ω
15W (70V); 30W (100V) Tap: 333Ω
30W (70V); 60W (100V) Tap: 167Ω
60W (70V); 120W (100V) Tap: 83Ω
120W (70V); N/A (100V) Tap: 42Ω
Input connector type Euroblock connector with parallel output
Enclosure material Powder coated aluminum
Grille material Powder coated aluminum
Ingress protection IP-54
Operating environment Designed for indoor or outdoor use
Operating temperature range -4 to 122° F (-20 to 50° C)
Net weight 26 lb (11.8 kg)
Product dimensions (H x W x D) 45.8 x 5.2 x 5 in. (1162 x 131 x 126 mm)
Shipping weight 32.7 lb (14.86 kg)
Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 12.3 x 9.9 x 54.5 in (312 x 251 x 1384 mm)
Included accessories Sealed input cover plate with gland nut
Quick Hang Pan/Tilt wall bracket
Shoulder eyebolt safety tether anchor
Safety Agency UL1480A
EN54-24: 2008 type B, (pending)
Transformer UL registered per UL1876, ROHS, CE compliant.
10 0 1 k 1 0k
1 00
9 0
8 0
7 0
7 5
6 0
5 0
25
20
15
10
12.5
5
0
Frequenc y (Hz)
Sound pressure, Level (dB)
Resistance, Amplit ude (ohm)
2 0 5 0 2 00 50 0 2k 5k 2 0 k
9 5
8 5
6 5
5 5
22 .5
17 .5
7.5
2.5
Frequency Response (Raw)
Frequency Response (Intrinsic Correction™)
Impedance (LowZ bypass)
10 0 1 k 1 0k
1 00
9 0
8 0
7 0
7 5
6 0
5 0
25
20
15
10
12.5
5
0
Frequenc y (Hz)
Sound pressure, Level (dB)
Resistance, Amplit ude (ohm)
2 0 5 0 2 00 50 0 2k 5k 2 0 k
9 5
8 5
6 5
5 5
22 .5
17 .5
7.5
2.5
Frequency Response (Raw)
Frequency Response (Intrinsic Correction™)
Impedance (LowZ bypass)
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-15
-18
1k 10k
60
30
0
-30
-60
Sound pressure, Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
(deg)
200 500 2k 5k 20k
45
15
-15
-45
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-15
-18
1k 10k
60
30
0
-30
-60
Sound pressure, Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
(deg)
200 500 2k 5k 20k
45
15
-15
-45
Vertical Contours:
1
-10dB from rated sensitivity
2
Full-space, 4m
3
Reference axis
4
200 - 10kHz average
5
1k - 10kHz average
6
IEC, 2hrs
7
Calculated from rated noise power and sensitivity
8 Reference plane is the plane coincident with the loudspeaker baffle plane. Reference axis is the axis perpendicular to the
reference plane and passing through the center of the baffle. Vertical plane is the plane intersecting the reference plane
at a right angle, including the reference axis and the taps selector knob. Horizontal plane is the plane intersecting the
reference plane and the vertical plane at a right angle, including the reference axis.
9
Per EN54-24
Narrow Setting
Narrow Setting
Wide Setting
Wide Setting
1675 MacArthur Boulevard • Costa Mesa, CA 92626 • Ph: 800/854-4079 or 714/957-7100 • Fax: 714/754-6174 please recycle
© 2017 QSC, LLC all rights reserved. QSC and the QSC logo are registered trademarks of QSC, LLC in the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patents may apply or be pending.
AD-S162T Spec Sheet 12/18/2017
AD-S162T-BK, AD-S162T-WH Details
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