JBL Intellivox DS180 – Digitally Steerable Column Array (Amp Bottom, IVX-587020)

Product Overview

The JBL Intellivox DS180 (IVX-587020, Amplifier at Bottom) is a self-powered active beam-shaping column loudspeaker from the Intellivox DS series, engineered for speech intelligibility in commercial fixed installations requiring up to 25 meters of consistent beam-steered coverage. Featuring 12 custom 4-inch full-range drivers and an 8-channel Class-D amplifier with 32-bit floating-point DSP, the DS180 Amp Bottom is suited for lecture halls, conference facilities, houses of worship, transportation terminals, and atriums. The amplifier is positioned at the bottom of the column, providing the preferred wiring configuration for installations where power and signal conduit enters from the floor level or lower wall. WinControl software provides full DSP and beam steering control after installation.

Product Description

The DS180 Amp Bottom configures the 8-channel Class-D amplifier at the base of the column — the practical selection when floor conduit, under-floor cabling, or lower-wall wiring entry is the building standard. Twelve custom 4-inch full-range drivers deliver consistent horizontal dispersion and DDS-controlled vertical beam steering for precise audience targeting. Onboard 32-bit DSP provides user-definable presets via WinControl, up to 20 seconds of delay for multi-column time alignment, and dual line inputs for primary and redundant signal routing. All audio specifications are identical to the DS180 Amp Top variant (IVX-587021) — the only difference is the physical amplifier placement. The slim column profile and compact footprint integrate discreetly into varied commercial interior environments across lecture halls, conference centers, transit terminals, and places of worship.

Key Features

• Amplifier at Bottom — Bottom-mounted 8-channel Class-D amplifier accommodates floor-level or lower-wall conduit wiring for commercial installations with floor-entry infrastructure.
• 12 × 4-inch Full-Range Drivers — Patented driver arrangement delivers consistent SPL and speech intelligibility up to 25 meters.
• DDS Vertical Beam Steering — Software-controlled via WinControl for precise vertical coverage targeting without post-installation mechanical adjustment.
• 32-Bit Floating-Point DSP — Supports user-definable presets, equalization, and onboard delay up to 20 seconds.
• Dual Line Inputs — Primary and redundant signal routing for resilient commercial AV system designs.
• WinControl Software Integration — PC-based remote DSP management and beam steering configuration.

Typical Applications

• Conference room — conference facilities with floor-entry wiring infrastructure requiring beam-steered column speech reinforcement
• House of worship — sanctuaries requiring 25-meter column coverage with floor conduit wiring access
• Transportation terminal — transit facilities requiring column paging with floor-level cable routing
• Auditorium — lecture halls and performing arts spaces with lower-wall wiring requiring vertical beam-steered column coverage
• Training room — corporate and educational facilities with floor conduit requiring consistent medium-range column coverage

Technical Specifications

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What's in the Box

• JBL Intellivox DS180 column loudspeaker (Amplifier at Bottom, IVX-587020)
• Mounting hardware and installation brackets
• Power supply cable
• Documentation and setup guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between IVX-587020 (Amp Bottom) and IVX-587021 (Amp Top)?

Identical audio specifications. IVX-587020 positions the amplifier at the bottom for floor-entry wiring; IVX-587021 positions it at the top for ceiling-entry wiring. Select based on site conduit infrastructure.

How does the DS180 compare to the DSX180?

The DSX180 adds 4 × 1-inch dome tweeters for a 2-way design with extended HF horizontal dispersion. The DS180 is a single-way column design, suited for speech-primary commercial AV applications where dedicated HF drivers are not required.

What warranty applies?

JBL Professional products carry a limited manufacturer warranty. Contact Creation Networks for commercial warranty coordination.