2014

The 2014 TRC Active Systems are one of the catalog's clearest developments over 2013. Rather than relying on external rack amplification, the new systems combine TRx3903 column modules with TRx3018A powered subwoofers, whose onboard amplification supplies both the subwoofer and column loudspeakers. The catalog describes systems reaching 10,000 watts of DSP-controlled power, with fast hookup, broad coverage and uniform intelligibility intended for venues from smaller rooms through larger live-performance spaces.

• TRC200A: 2500 W system.
• TRC400A: 5000 W system.
• TRC600A: 10,000 W system.
• TRx3903: nine 3-inch drivers, 120° H × 10° V coverage.
• TRx3018A: powered 18-inch subwoofer; 2500 W internal amplification, with 1500 W for the subwoofer and 1000 W available for two TRx3903 columns.
• DSP display, USB interface and remote control are shown on the active subwoofer.

The TRx3210A takes the three-way TRx3210 line-array enclosure from 2013 and turns it into a 2500-watt active element. Two 10-inch transducers handle the low and mid bands while two one-inch Mylar compression drivers feed the CNC-machined Eastern Maple PurePath lens. Carvin retains the flyable/stackable cabinet concept while adding DSP, USB control, remote control and locking AC connectivity.

• 2500 W active three-way line-array enclosure.
• Dual 10-inch high-power transducers.
• Dual one-inch compression drivers.
• Eastern Maple PurePath HF lens.
• 131 dB SPL for a single enclosure; catalog cites 136 dB in array configuration.
• DuraTec weather/UV-resistant finish.
• 15 mm, 13-ply Russian Baltic Birch.
• Fly up to 12; ground-stack up to six.

The TRx3118A is the powered single-18 companion to the TRx3210 array. Its addition is significant because the equivalent active model is not present in the searchable 2013 catalog. The 2014 catalog describes the active subwoofer variants as 1900-watt DSP-controlled systems using an Italian FaitalPro 18-inch driver and rigging matched to the TRx3210.

• 1900 W active/DSP-controlled subwoofer.
• FaitalPro 18-inch Italian driver.
• Bass-reflex enclosure.
• SureFly rigging compatibility with TRx3210.
• Three pole-mount locations.
• 32 Hz-1.5 kHz stated -10 dB range.
• USB and remote DSP control.

The TRx3218 is the high-output dual-18-inch subwoofer associated with the TRx3210 line-array family. It uses two FaitalPro 18-inch drivers in a high-flow eight-port enclosure intended for large clubs and festival-scale low-frequency reinforcement.

• Dual FaitalPro 18-inch drivers.
• 2000 W continuous.
• 4000 W program.
• 8000 W peak.
• 4-ohm nominal impedance.
• 32 Hz-1.5 kHz stated -10 dB response.
• 141 dB maximum SPL.
• Optional CTS44 caster kit.

The TRx2121 carries forward from the prior catalog as the 21-inch low-frequency member of the TRx2000 family. Its compact enclosure is approximately the same external size as the TRx2118, but Carvin uses the larger driver to extend response to 20 Hz, making it the catalog's unusually deep single-driver subwoofer option.

• Single 21-inch driver.
• 4-inch voice coil.
• 1000 W continuous.
• 2000 W program.
• 4000 W peak.
• 4 ohms.
• 133 dB maximum SPL.
• 20 Hz-1.5 kHz stated -10 dB response; 30-250 Hz -3 dB.
• Approximately 24.25 × 23.5 × 23.5 inches; 80 lb.

The SCx1253 continues as the largest full-range member of the SCx1000 family. It combines dual 15-inch woofers with a horn-loaded 6.5-inch midrange and HF driver, producing a three-way cabinet intended for high-level live sound and installations. The family uses Baltic Birch cabinets, DuraTec coating, full-range/biamp operation and Speaker Guard protection.

• Dual 15-inch co-planar woofers.
• Horn-loaded 6.5-inch midrange.
• 1.75-inch-diaphragm HF section.
• 90° × 50° coverage.
• 800 W continuous.
• 1600 W program.
• 3200 W peak.
• 4 ohms.

The AG200 and AG300 are new for 2014 and are featured directly on the catalog cover. They replace the idea of a guitar-only acoustic combo with a broader three-channel platform intended for acoustic guitar, keyboard, jazz guitar, backing tracks and—in the AG300's case—extended acoustic-bass reproduction.

• AG200: dual 6.5-inch drivers plus tweeter.
• AG300: three-way 12-inch, 6.5-inch and tweeter arrangement.
• 200 W output; 250 W with extension cabinet.
• Three input channels.
• Three EQ sections.
• Contour, parametric controls and tone shaping.
• Feedback-control functionality.
• Drive, master and compressor.
• Effects loop.
• Direct output and mute.
• Headphones/tuner.
• 1/8-inch MP3 input and USB power.
• Passive/active input.
• Made in USA.

The BX700 is new for 2014 and is presented as the evolution of the BX500. Carvin retains the compact lightweight concept while increasing output and adding a tube stage and a more elaborate front-panel EQ/control architecture. The catalog explicitly references touring users Marten Andersson and Darryl Williams when describing the lineage from the BX500

• 700 W at 2 ohms.
• 12AX7 tube stage.
• Six-pound chassis.
• Backlit panel.
• Graphic EQ.
• Parametric EQ.
• Contour.
• Compressor.
• Drive and master controls.
• Effects loop.
• Headphone/tuner output.
• Pre/post direct output and mute.
• 1/4-inch and Speakon outputs.
• Passive/active input.

The BX1600 is another major 2014 bass-amplifier introduction. The catalog describes it as the return of the "Red Line" concept, now in an 11-pound chassis. Rather than a single mono power stage, it contains two 800-watt amplifiers that can be used for bi-amping or bridged for 1600 watts.

• Dual 800 W power amplifiers.
• 1600 W bridged.
• Integrated biamp crossover.
• 12AX7 tube stage.
• Graphic, parametric and tone EQ sections.
• Drive/master controls.
• Effects loop.
• Headphone/tuner.
• Pre/post direct output and mute.
• 1/4-inch and Speakon outputs.
• Passive/active input.
• 11-pound chassis.

The B1000 is a compact, lightweight bass head developed from Carvin’s higher-powered B2000 platform, bringing much of the same preamp character and control layout into a smaller 900-watt package. The 2014 catalog describes it as using a 12AX7 tube in the preamp and retaining the Class A circuitry associated with the B2000, while reducing the chassis to only about 7 lb. Its control set is focused on flexible stage tone shaping, with a six-band EQ, drive and volume controls, active/passive input selection, and a full complement of professional output and routing connections.

• 900-watt mono-block bass amplifier
• 12AX7 tube preamp
• Class A preamp circuitry derived from the B2000
• Approximately 7 lb
• Compact backlit front-panel design
• Six-band EQ
• Drive control
• Master volume
• Passive/active input
• Pre/post balanced direct output
• Mute function
• Effects loop
• Headphone/tuner output
• 1/4-inch and Speakon speaker outputs
• Intended as a lighter, more portable alternative to the B2000 while retaining much of its tonal architecture