Introducing the d&b audiotechnik U3 Loudspeaker. The U3 is a high-performance, 2-way loudspeaker providing exceptional directivity control and electroacoustic efficiency.
d&b U3 Loudspeaker NLT4 F/M
The point‑source U3 suits both mobile and installation applications, and it represents the next generation of d&b technology and innovation. It features dual 5″ drivers in a bipole arrangement along with a 0.75″ compression driver mounted on a 100° x 65° horn. In addition, you can rotate the horn 90 degrees without using any extra tools (patent pending).
The U3 also leverages new industrial design and manufacturing techniques to achieve state‑of‑the‑art horn geometry and advanced bass‑reflex ports. As a result, it delivers full bandwidth and extended LF output (-5 dB @ 55 Hz with CPL). Furthermore, the U3 provides 65‑degree vertical directivity control starting at 500 Hz, paired with 100‑degree horizontal dispersion.
The cabinet uses highly durable, partially recycled ABS and achieves an IP54 rating for dust and weather resistance. Meanwhile, a rigid metal grille and acoustically transparent foam protect the front. You can stand‑mount or fly the U3. Additionally, a handle and M8 threaded inserts on the back make it easy to attach d&b rigging hardware designed for both mobile and installation use.
Amplifiers & comparisons for the U3
The U3 can be driven by any current d&b amplifier. This includes the D25, D40, D80 and D90, plus all the installation range versions too. You can drive up to three U3 loudspeakers per amplifier channel.
The U3 is the smallest loudspeaker model in the U-Series range. The cabinet dimensions are 411 x 187 x 245 mm with a weight of 7.1kg. This makes the U3 a little larger than the E6 – more similar in dimension to the E8. The audio coverage of the U3 sits just between the E6 and E8, being a little wider than the E6 (and not as quite directional as the E8). All feature a rotatable horn for horizontal or vertical applications.
IPS also stock the larger U5 and U7 loudspeaker cabinets, which are all ready to hire now. You can find out more about the full U-Series on the d&b website here.
IPS hire stock d&b U3 Loudspeaker cabinets are fitted with NLT4 connectors. This means they have an in and an out. They are supplied in four way flight cases, and come complete with stand adaptor and flown rigging options.