The HDL 50-A 4K is an active 3-way line array module for large-sized events, indoors and outdoors.
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All specifications- Frequency response
- 40 Hz to 20 kHz
- Weight
- 58.4 kg
- Max SPL @ 1m
- 143 dB
- Horizontal coverage angle
- 90°
- Vertical coverage angle
- 10°
- Compression Driver
- 2 x 1.4'' neo, 3.0'' v.c
Overview
The HDL 50-A 4K is an active 3-way line array module for large-sized events, indoors and outdoors. It features a sound pressure level of 143 dB SPL with a built-in 8000 W PEAK, 4000W RMS Class-D four-channel amplifier. Equipped with eight best-of-class transducers, it offers excellent playback quality ideal for professional musical applications. The proprietary 90 x 10 degrees 4PATH waveguide with the symmetrical design of the cabinet delivers optimal coverage.
Highlights
- 8000 Watt power, 4 x onboard amplifiers
- 143 dB max SPL
- RDNet networked management and monitoring
- 48 kHz, 32 bit DSP processing
- 2 x 12” neodymium woofers
- 4 x 6" neodymium woofer midrange
- 2 x 3” titanium dome neodymium compression drivers
- Remarkably compact and lightweight
About RCF
RCF’s passion for perfection drives the design of every product to create enlightening, unique, and delightful experiences for our customers. All speakers and components are designed from the ground up and developed internally to maximize the end result. Our extensive catalog covers all aspects of the audio chain and meets the needs of musicians, sound engineers, rental companies, architects, and system integrators. Whatever your audio requirement is, we have the right solution.
All RCF productsFeatures
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The most powerful HDL array ever made by RCF
The 4K amplifier doubles the power of the HDL 50-A to achieve new levels of clarity and absence of distortion. Transducers work at full performance and the SPL output is more than doubled. Furthermore, we improved the power supply section with a tripled current level on fast transients, for a level of detail usually achieved only in high-end studio monitors.
Faster and more powerful
The 4K amplifier is an essential part of HDL 50-A reengineering effort. The 4000 W RMS Class-D power operates at very low impedance producing a quick and detailed transient response, while the high damping factor improves sound quality and detail. The HDL 50-A 4K power section is tailored to the transducers and the cabinet design to reach excellent efficiency, low distortion and high signal-to-noise ratio. The amplifier module features a solid machined aluminum structure that stabilizes the amplifier during transportation. The control panel on the back adjusts volume, bypass, delay, presets and advanced functions. The signal input preamplifier features a double opto isolation to avoid noise and ground loops.
DSP Processing
New generation DSP handles processing inside the cabinet and allows for the adjustment of Cluster size and HF projection. The low-latency 32 bits DSP section deploys a remarkable amount of processing power for live performances with straight-forward control and monitoring of individual sections of the module, including the onboard inclinometer and transducer performance via RDNet. An entire set of protections preserve product life and reliability. All settings are controllable by the encoder on the rear of the cabinets or using the integrated RDNet remote management. The easy-to-access control panel allows for simple optimizations of the module.
V-shaped symmetrical design
The symmetrical design of the cabinet produces identical left / right coverage. The component arrangement and the special DSP crossover filtering of the HDL 50-A allow for a constant directivity without spots of break up or attenuation. The V-SHAPED front baffle provides: Coplanar midranges and woofers Controlled LF dispersion Central space to host the HF guide

Neodymium RCF precision transducers
High frequencies - Two ND 840 large format compression drivers are one of the key advantages of the HDL 50-A. The 3.0” voice coil allows for a crossover point of 800 Hz. The driver itself delivers a sizable portion of vocal range with better intelligibility. Mid frequencies - 4 x 2.0” voice coil 6.0” neo midranges - Water resistant fiber doped cone - Polycotton M-roll surround - High power magnetic structure. Low frequencies - 2 X 3.0” voice coil neodymium 12” woofers - Water resistant fiber doped cone - Polycotton M-roll surround - Hypervented magnetic structure.
New perspective on linearity
RCF speakers are designed using a proprietary and advanced digital FiR technology, conceived to deliver transparent sound, absolute clarity, and perfect imaging to the listener. The special FiRPHASE filters allow for coherent distribution of sound for all listeners without phase distortions, ensuring minimum latencies in the system.
Specifications
- Frequency response
- 40 Hz to 20 kHz
- The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
- Weight
- 58.4 kg
- Per unit, out of the box.
- Model code
- RCF-HDL-50-A-4K
- Quote it when you ask a specialist.
Acoustical specifications
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 20000 Hz
- Max SPL @ 1m
- 143 dB
- Horizontal coverage angle
- 90°
- Vertical coverage angle
- 10°
Transducers
- Compression Driver
- 2 x 1.4'' neo, 3.0'' v.c
- Midrange
- 4 x 6.0'' neo, 2.0'' v.c
- Woofer
- 2 x 12'' neo, 3.0'' v.c
Input/Output section
- Input signal
- bal/unbal
- Input connectors
- XLR, RDNet Ethercon
- Output connectors
- XLR, RDNet Ethercon
- Input sensitivity
- +4 dBu
Processor section
- Crossover Frequencies
- 200 Hz - 800 Hz
- Protections
- Thermal, RMS
- Limiter
- Soft Limiter
- Controls
- Cluster size, HF correction, RDNET
- RDNet
- Onboard
Power section
- Total Power
- 8000 W Peak
- High frequencies
- 2000 W Peak
- Mid frequencies
- 2000 W Peak
- Low frequencies
- 4000 W Peak
- Cooling
- Convection
- Connections
- Powercon IN/OUT
Standard compliance
- Safety agency
- CE compliant
Physical specifications
- Cabinet/Case Material
- Baltic birch plywood
- Hardware
- Integrated Mechanics
- Handles
- 2 side, 2 rear
- Grille
- Steel
- Color
- Black
Size / Weight
- Height
- 366 mm / 14.41 inches
- Width
- 1171 mm / 46.1 inches
- Depth
- 502 mm / 19.76 inches
- Weight
- 58.4 kg / 128.75 lbs
Shipping information
- Package Height
- 400 mm / 15.75 inches
- Package Width
- 1200 mm / 47.24 inches
- Package Depth
- 600 mm / 23.62 inches
- Package Weight
- 62.4 kg / 137.57 lbs
Downloads
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- HDL 50-A 4K User manualManual · English · PDF, 6.5 MBDownload
- HDL 50-A 4K Pre-alignment delaysManual · English · PDF, 208 KBDownload
- HDL 50-A 4K SpecsheetDatasheet · English · PDF, 1.2 MBDownload
- HDL 50-A 4K Line art 2DDrawing · English · PDF, 306 KBDownload
- HDL 50-A 4K CE declaration of conformityCertificate · English · PDF, 71 KBDownload
- HDL 50-A 4K UKCA declaration of conformityCertificate · English · PDF, 79 KBDownload
Awards and press
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ProSoundWeb & Live Sound International
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