EM Acoustics launches new ESP Series
Earlier this year, EM Acoustics launched its new ESP Series of compact, self-powered and multipurpose loudspeakers for
live applications.
The range currently comprises three models: the ESP-8 and ESP-12 loudspeakers, both with coaxial designs for true
point-source performance, and the ESP-15S compact reflex subwoofer.
ESP-8
The ESP-8 is a compact and versatile self-powered loudspeaker which is small enough to be discreet in use, yet with an
output that defies its diminutive size.
The ESP-8 is a two-way loudspeaker, using a 2” voice coil 8” (203mm) neodymium low frequency transducer and a 2” (51mm)
diaphragm 1” (25mm) exit coaxially-loaded high frequency transducer. The coaxial drive unit arrangement provides a
uniform 100-degree conical dispersion pattern, with very smooth off-axis response and no parallax effects that would be
present with separate LF and HF drive units. The result is a compact loudspeaker that provides excellent performance in a
wide range of applications from compact FOH use to powerful stage monitoring.
The ESP-8 utilises the latest in Class D amplifier technology with a compact and lightweight module delivering a total power
of 1200W RMS between the two drive units. Separate channels drive the low and high frequency transducers allowing the
ESP-8 to make efficient use of the latest DSP for both performance as well as reliable limiting. The amplifier power
supply is a universal voltage design- the ESP-8 will operate happily across the globe
ESP-12
The ESP-12 delivers an impressive output from a space-saving coaxial configuration. The ESP-12 is a two-way loudspeaker
using a 3” voice coil 12” (305mm) neodymium low frequency transducer and a 1.3” (33mm) exit coaxially-loaded high
frequency transducer. The coaxial drive unit arrangement provides a uniform 80-degree conical dispersion pattern with
very smooth off-axis response and no parallax effects that would be present with separate LF and HF drive units.
The ESP-12 has a combination XLR/1/4” jack input and a male XLR link output. LED indicators for power, status and preset
are provided on the rear panel, along with preset selection controls and a level control and mains supply is handled by
Neutrik PowerCON True1 inlet and link output connectors. The ESP-12 also comes supplied with a 3m True1 power cable as
well as the loose link output connector for assembling link mains cables.
ESP-15S
ESP-15S is a versatile self-powered subwoofer designed to complement the ESP-8 and ESP-12 self-powered loudspeakers for
applications ranging from live music to corporate and audio-visual. The onboard amplification and DSP package make the
ESP-15S completely self-contained.
ESP-15S uses a single 4” (101.6mm) voice coil 15” (381mm) low frequency transducer and is designed to complement and
provide extended low frequency response for the ESP-8 and ESP-12 compact coaxial powered loudspeakers. It has a
combination XLR/1/4” jack input and a male XLR link output. LED indicators for power, status and preset are provided
on the rear panel along with preset selection controls and a level control, and mains supply is handled by Neutrik
PowerCON True1 inlet and link output connectors. The ESP-15S also comes supplied with a 3m True1 power cable as well
as the loose link output connector for assembling link mains cables.