About the Turbosound TLX84 2-Way 8" Line Array Element for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications
The Turbosound TLX84 is a compact, high-performance two-way line array element designed to deliver scalable, coherent sound reinforcement for both portable sound systems and permanent installations. This enclosure serves as the fundamental building block for creating vertical arrays that provide controlled vertical directivity and consistent tonal balance over distance. It integrates an 8-inch low-frequency driver and a 1.4-inch exit compression driver, coupled to a proprietary waveguide that is optimized for array coupling. The acoustical design ensures smooth summation with adjacent cabinets, minimizing interference and creating a cylindrical wavefront that projects sound efficiently to the audience while reducing unwanted energy on the stage and ceiling.
Engineered for versatility, the TLX84 features a rugged plywood construction with a textured polyurethane finish, making it suitable for the rigors of touring as well as the aesthetic demands of fixed installations. Its integrated rigging hardware employs a precise, secure interlocking system that allows for quick and safe assembly of arrays with a pre-determined splay angle, enabling technicians to easily configure the vertical coverage pattern to suit the venue's geometry. The cabinet includes multiple ergonomic handles and is relatively lightweight, facilitating efficient transportation and array deployment. As a passive design, it offers system designers the flexibility to select external amplification and processing that matches the specific requirements of the application, allowing for detailed tuning and system optimization.
The TLX84 excels in applications where space is limited but high-quality, projected sound is essential, such as in clubs, portable worship settings, corporate events, and distributed sound systems in architectural spaces. Its ability to be flown, ground-stacked, or pole-mounted provides numerous deployment options. When used in arrays, it delivers the key benefits of line source technology—increased clarity, greater throw, and reduced variance in level over distance—in a compact and cost-effective format. This makes it an ideal solution for rental companies, installers, and sound providers seeking to offer scalable, professional-grade sound with the advantages of arrayability without the complexity and weight of larger systems.