QSC, distributed by Technical Audio Group in Australia, has introduced the KC12 K Column, a 300W active loudspeaker system that has the visual appeal of a column loudspeaker while featuring the acoustic performance of more conventional designs.

The system can be purchased in black or white, and is applicable for solo entertainers, musicians and bands, mobile entertainers and DJ’s and as well as corporate AV, event production and static installations.

The loudspeaker is designed to overcome issues that column-style portable systems face such as frequent services because of their frame.

“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,” QSC vice president of product development pro audio David Fuller says.

“With the benefit of time, experience, extensive customer research and cutting-edge innovation our talented design team has truly created something very different.”

The KC12 features a three-way design consisting of QSC’s patented LEAF waveguide, a 1” compression driver, two 4” midrange drivers and a high output 12” subwoofer.

Also included is a full-range horizontal coverage of 145° and 35° of audience-directed coverage with clear sound at all output levels.

KC12 has three inputs, including a Bluetooth input combined with a 3.5mm TRS stereo input and two combo XLR inputs.  Independent and assignable factory presets are available for each XLR input, in case the need for two microphones.

The rear panel features a multi-function digital display that provides access to multiple loudspeaker functions including global parametric EQ, subwoofer level, presets and scenes, Bluetooth configuration, delay or reverb.

The KC12 can be used with or without its lower column pole, meaning that the system can be utilised on a floor, riser or raised stage.

KC12 comes with a six-year extended warranty. “Among the platform’s key attributes are layers of real-time telemetry and protection to ensure uninterrupted performance day after day, which is foundational QSC brand attribute,” says David.