L-Acoustics is always pushing things forward. It’s been that way since 1984 when a physicist named Dr. Christian Heil founded the company in France. His fascination with acoustics is written into the DNA of each and every cutting edge product produced in this auspicious brand’s catalog. The team assembled by Dr. Heil cemented L-Acoustics as a groundbreaking audio juggernaut in the mid-90s by popularizing line source array loudspeakers with their V-DOSC system. The V-DOSC system utilized the Wavefront Sculpture Technology (WST) theory that was developed by Dr. Heil alongside Professor Marcel Urban. Using a patented DOSC waveguide, a revolutionary high-frequency device that creates a constant-phase planar output, WST provides specific criteria for the design and use of line source arrays.
The 90s continued to be a defining decade for L-Acoustics with the introduction of the ARCS Constant Curvature Array, an expansion on concepts formulated by WST, and the dV-DOSC modular line source. When compared to conventional line source systems, ARCS has the advantage of offering a perfect control over horizontal coverage and a smooth tonal balance over all frequencies. The wavefront emitted horizontally by the enclosure allows uniform coverage in increments. Inspired by the legendary V-DOSC, dV-DOSC became the standard in line source technology for both the fixed installation and rental production markets. As a standalone system, dV-DOSC complies with rigging and visual limitations in theatres, concert halls, convention centers and sport facilities. dV-DOSC delivers a flat contour, clarity, precision and intelligibility for vocal material and lead instruments with a unique near-field perception, offering an incomparable listening experience.