Product Overview

The Renkus-Heinz UBX8 is a mid-size passive UniBeam column 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. It suits voice and music reinforcement in houses of worship, multi-purpose rooms, and 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 UBX8 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 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.
• Mid-Size Column Format Balances output and coverage for medium rooms while keeping a slim, discreet profile.
• EN 54-24 Certified Engineered to the EU standard for life-safety voice-alarm systems.
• IP64 Weather Resistance Ships weather resistant out of the box with a gland-nut-protected input cover.
• 70V/100V and Low-Z Operation High-quality audio transformers enable constant-voltage operation in distributed audio systems.
• Included Wall Bracket The narrow column mounts plumb to the wall using the supplied mounting bracket.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the UBX8 require external amplification? Yes. It is a passive column driven from an external amplifier; transformers support 70V/100V constant-voltage systems and 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, 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. See the Renkus-Heinz collection.

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