Intellivox DSX180D

1.80m Active Digital Beam Shaping Column Loudspeaker Array with Extended Frequency Range

Intellivox DSX180D
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The Intellivox DSX180D is an active column loudspeaker array designed for sound reinforcement and public address in reverberant spaces such as houses of worship, lecture halls, theatres, conference facilities, and museums. It features JBL’s Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) Beam Shaping DSP technology, which allows installers to precisely define listener coverage areas with minimal reflections and maximum direct‑to‑reverberant ratio for clear, intelligible sound – even in the most challenging acoustic spaces.

The Intellivox DSX180D delivers superb speech intelligibility and music reproduction. It provides full-range vertical beam control and broad horizontal dispersion, with consistent frequency response and SPL throughout, for uniform audience coverage. This Intellivox loudspeaker is typically used to deliver sound coverage over distances up to 25 meters, with additional range possible depending on the acoustic conditions of the space.

For integration flexibility, the Intellivox DSX180D includes Dante® and analog audio inputs alongside IP control connectivity. A built-in DSP provides processing for DDS beam shaping along with volume control, parametric EQ, user presets, and more. Setup, control, status monitoring, and performance optimization are available with the free WinControl and DDA (Digital Directivity Analysis) software tools.

Intellivox column loudspeaker arrays are ideal for architecturally sensitive environments with a slim, unobtrusive design that requires no mechanical aiming and can be recessed to blend seamlessly into buildings of all ages and styles. The finish for the standard enclosure is white, and custom color options are available to fit the loudspeaker’s surroundings.

  • EXCEPTIONAL INTELLIGIBILITY 
    JBL Intellivox Active Digital Beam Shaping Columns use Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) to precisely shape sound, delivering unlimited coverage possibilities and ensuring every listener experiences the utmost in clarity.

  • ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION
    Slim and unobtrusive enclosure designs, available custom colors, and flexible mounting options allow Intellivox to blend into environments, preserving the architectural beauty of the building or surroundings.

  • SAFE AND RELIABLE 
    Built-in redundancy and status monitoring features ensure worry-free operation in critical life safety environments, with multiple inputs, automatic switchover, pilot tone detection, and a suite of onboard surveillance functions.

EXCEPTIONAL INTELLIGIBILITY 
JBL Intellivox Active Digital Beam Shaping Columns use Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) to precisely shape sound, delivering unlimited coverage possibilities and ensuring every listener experiences the utmost in clarity.

ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION
Slim and unobtrusive enclosure designs, available custom colors, and flexible mounting options allow Intellivox to blend into environments, preserving the architectural beauty of the building or surroundings.

SAFE AND RELIABLE 
Built-in redundancy and status monitoring features ensure worry-free operation in critical life safety environments, with multiple inputs, automatic switchover, pilot tone detection, and a suite of onboard surveillance functions.

Features

  • JBL Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) Beam Shaping technology enables unrivaled vertical beam control with unlimited coverage possibilities
  • Superb speech intelligibility and high-fidelity music reproduction
  • Dual-redundant Dante audio connectivity plus analog line inputs
  • Integrated DSP with volume control, delay, eight-band parametric EQ, eight user-definable presets, compression, and automatic gain control
  • Built-in ambient sensing microphone
  • IP connectivity for control and management
  • Built-in redundancy and system monitoring features including automatic input switchover and pilot tone detection
  • Free WinControl software for setup, control, and monitoring
  • Simulation available with JBL DDA (Digital Directivity Analysis), as well as CATT-Acoustic, ODEON, and EASE

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Ease Data
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Parts & Service

Specifications

Typical Maximum Throw 15-25 m / 49-82 ft
Maximum SPL (30m) Continuous : 89 dB SPLPeak : 92 dB SPL
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) 130Hz - 18kHz
Coverage Angle "Vertical beam shaping (via software)Horizontal: 130°"
Drivers 10 x 4” full range4 x 10 mm tweeter
Digital Input Dante
Analog Input Balanced Line Level
Fault Monitoring Failure Relay SPDT 100mA / 24V
AC Power 115V to 230V
Power Draw (Idle) 84VA
Power Draw (Full Load) 408VA
Dimensions Height- 1780 mm / 70" Width- 134mm / 5.3" Depth- 92mm / 3.6" Weight- 19 kg / 41.8 lbs
Color Enclosure and grill : RAL 9010 (white) Speaker baffle : RAL 9011 (black)

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