QSC introduces the “K Column” Loudspeaker System

QSC has announced an expansion to its K Series with the introduction of the “K Column” KC12 active three-way column loudspeaker.

The KC12, which will be showcased at the NAMM Show later this month, is a first-of-its-kind, three-way, 3,000-watt active loudspeaker system encompassing the visual aesthetic of a column loudspeaker while surpassing the acoustic performance of conventional designs.

Available in black and white, the KC12 is easy to deploy and ideal for a wide range of customers and applications from solo entertainers, musicians and bands, mobile entertainers and DJs to corporate AV, event production and static installations.

Column-style portable loudspeaker systems are often chosen for their compact and unobtrusive form factor. However, many conventional models face challenges with clarity and definition at high output levels, requiring users to prioritise appearance over performance. Addressing this issue, the KC12 features a three-way design that incorporates QSC’s LEAF waveguide technology (originally introduced in the L Class Active Line Array Loudspeakers) combined with a 1-inch compression driver, two 4-inch midrange drivers, and a 12-inch subwoofer, delivering improved audio performance while preserving the sleek aesthetic associated with column systems.

The KC12 reportedly produces an outstanding full-range horizontal coverage of 145 degrees and 35 degrees of audience-directed vertical coverage with clean and natural sound at all output levels.

The system features three inputs: a Bluetooth input combined with a 3.5 mm TRS stereo input, as well as two combo XLR inputs (Mic/Line/Hi-Z and Mic/Line/+48 V), with independent, assignable Factory Presets for each XLR input, making it ideal for small events where two microphones are needed for different uses.

The rear panel incorporates a multi-function digital display, offering control and selection of several loudspeaker functions, including Global Parametric EQ, Subwoofer level, Presets and Scenes, Bluetooth configuration, Delay (maximum of 200 ms) or Reverb. Bluetooth functionality also provides True Wireless Stereo (TWS), which ensures low latency pairing between the music source and both left and right loudspeakers simultaneously.

Additionally, the KC12 can be deployed with or without its lower column pole, making the system ideally suited for utilisation on a floor, riser or raised stage.

“The KC12 exquisitely resolves the form-over-function compromise that has frustrated users of this category of products since they made their market introduction over 20 years ago,” said David Fuller, VP of product development at QSC Audio. “With the benefit of time, experience, extensive customer research, and cutting-edge innovation, our talented design team has truly created something very different from the status quo – not simply a differentiated product, but an overall better solution for the customer.”

The feature set and performance characteristics of the KC12 are complemented by a new, advanced amplifier platform, first incorporated into the L Class LS118 subwoofer released October 2024.

NAMM Show attendees can experience the “K Column” KC12 in the QSC Demo Room (ACC North, Level 2, Room 18802) later this month.