Renkus-Heinz UBX16 beam-steering technology, now in a passive column

Product Overview

The Renkus-Heinz UBX16 is a passive column loudspeaker that brings the company's beam-steering pedigree to constant-voltage distributed systems. Using Passive UniBeam technology, it delivers the precise coverage, high intelligibility, and sound quality of Renkus-Heinz ICONYX steerable arrays in a slim passive column for reverberant and large commercial spaces. As the largest UBX column, it suits long-throw voice and music reinforcement in auditoriums, houses of worship, and transportation-style government spaces.

Product Description

Passive UniBeam technology addresses each transducer with specially designed all-pass filter networks, gain shading, and additional frequency filtering to generate an asymmetrical vertical dispersion with constant directivity, delivering consistent front-to-back coverage with minimal side-lobe artifacts. State-of-the-art 3-inch neodymium full-range drivers allow an exceptionally small footprint, and the narrow cabinet mounts plumb to the wall with the included bracket for minimal architectural intrusion. With EN 54-24 certification the UBX16 meets the EU's stringent standards for life-safety voice-alarm systems, and it ships weather resistant to IP64 with a gland-nut-protected input cover. High-quality audio transformers support 70V/100V constant-voltage operation in large distributed systems.

Key Features

• Passive UniBeam Technology — All-pass filter networks, gain shading, and frequency filtering produce asymmetrical vertical dispersion with constant directivity for even front-to-back coverage.
• EN 54-24 Certified — Engineered to the EU standard for life-safety voice-alarm systems, supporting reliable emergency voice messaging.
• IP64 Weather Resistance — Ships weather resistant out of the box with a gland-nut-protected input cover for indoor or covered outdoor use.
• 70V/100V and Low-Z Operation — High-quality audio transformers enable constant-voltage operation in large distributed audio systems.
• 3-Inch Neodymium Drivers — Full-range neodymium transducers allow a slim cabinet with minimal architectural intrusion.
• Included Wall Bracket — The narrow column mounts plumb to the wall using the supplied mounting bracket.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Auditorium
• Government space
• Multi-purpose room
• Commercial meeting space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the UBX16 require external amplification? Yes. It is a passive column and is driven from an external amplifier; high-quality transformers support 70V/100V constant-voltage systems as well as low-impedance operation.

Is it suitable for life-safety announcements? Yes. EN 54-24 certification means it is engineered to the EU standard for voice-alarm systems.

Can it be used outdoors? It is weather resistant to IP64 out of the box, making it suitable for covered outdoor and high-humidity environments.

How does it achieve even coverage? Passive UniBeam technology shapes an asymmetrical vertical pattern with constant directivity to steer sound onto the audience and away from reflective surfaces. See the Renkus-Heinz collection.

What warranty applies? Warranty terms vary by product and region. Contact Creation Networks for current warranty and support details.