Atlas Sound ALX-16D-W 16-Speaker Column Array (White)

Engineered for Maximum Clarity in Demanding Spaces

The ALX-16D-W is a digitally steerable, 16-driver column array loudspeaker designed to provide superior intelligibility in acoustically complex environments. Whether you're working with vast airport terminals or traditional worship halls, this system offers precise vertical beam control to direct sound exactly where it’s needed. Each driver has its own amplifier and DSP channel, allowing for real-time, highly accurate beam steering with consistent output across wide areas.

Designed for Vertically Challenging Acoustic Environments

Rooms with reflective surfaces, tall ceilings, and unconventional layouts often present serious sound clarity issues. The ALX-16D-W was built specifically to overcome these problems by controlling directivity in the vertical axis. By adjusting beam angles from 5 to 40 degrees and steering the acoustic center across the full height of the column, it minimizes echo and enhances the direct-to-reverberant ratio, ensuring audiences hear every word clearly the first time.

Individually Amplified Drivers for High Precision Audio

Each of the sixteen 3.5-inch neodymium drivers is powered by its own Class-D amplifier and DSP processor. This channel-dedicated architecture allows for highly granular control of beam shaping, throw distance, and SPL uniformity. Designers can implement split beams or shift the acoustic center to match venue layout and audience positioning, making the ALX-16D-W a flexible solution for both live speech and music applications.

Built-In Connectivity with Dante and Full System Integration

With native Dante, AES/EBU, and analog audio support, the ALX-16D-W connects directly to networked systems without requiring external conversion hardware. Integrated IP control and telemetry simplify system setup and monitoring, while full compatibility with AtlasIED’s GLOBALCOM GCK advanced notification software enables integration into voice evacuation and mass notification systems.

Architectural Design that Blends with Any Environment

Finished in white and built with a slim aluminum cabinet, this speaker system complements visually sensitive venues. It comes with discreet L-bracket mounting hardware and offers modular stackable configuration options. Whether mounted in a lecture hall, worship sanctuary, or museum atrium, its unobtrusive form factor ensures aesthetics aren’t compromised for performance.

Software Control for Live Optimization and System Monitoring

All beam steering, configuration, and system diagnostics are managed through a single, fully integrated software interface. Real-time changes can be made to acoustic targeting, beam tilt, and delay functions, allowing the installer or engineer to fine-tune the sound field instantly. Automatic addressing and preset recall streamline the deployment of multiple units.

Compliance with Emergency Communication Standards

The ALX-16D-W meets stringent global safety and voice intelligibility standards required for public address and emergency alert systems. With extremely low latency and high-resolution telemetry, this loudspeaker ensures that emergency instructions and critical communications are delivered intelligibly and reliably in high-traffic public facilities.