B&C DE360 1″ Professional High Frequency Compression Driver
The B&C DE360 is a premium professional 1-inch high frequency compression driver engineered for applications requiring extremely high sensitivity, extended bandwidth performance, compact dimensions, and exceptional efficiency. Designed for professional loudspeaker systems, portable PA products, stage monitors, compact line arrays, and installed sound reinforcement applications, the B&C DE360 combines advanced diaphragm technology with a high-energy magnetic structure to deliver detailed, articulate, and highly efficient high-frequency reproduction.
Built around B&C’s advanced compression driver engineering platform, the B&C DE360 is optimized for professional applications where high output capability and minimal physical footprint are equally important. Its compact dimensions allow seamless integration into smaller loudspeaker systems while maintaining the output levels and reliability required for professional use.
At the center of the B&C DE360 is a 38 mm aluminium voice coil coupled to an advanced HT Polymer Ring diaphragm assembly. This design provides excellent transient response, low moving mass, and controlled diaphragm behaviour across the operating bandwidth. Combined with a powerful motor structure generating 2 Tesla flux density, the driver delivers impressive efficiency and detailed reproduction across a broad frequency range.
With sensitivity reaching 110 dB, frequency extension to 20 kHz, and an ultra-compact profile, the B&C DE360 provides loudspeaker designers with a professional compression driver solution optimized for modern high-performance sound reinforcement systems.
Key Features
- 1-inch throat diameter
- 35 W nominal power handling
- 70 W continuous power handling
- 110 dB sensitivity
- 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz frequency response
- 38 mm (1.5 inch) aluminium voice coil
- HT Polymer Ring diaphragm assembly
- Extremely compact lightweight design
- High-energy 2 T magnetic structure
- Ultra-low inductance motor system
- Multiple mounting configurations
- Optimized for professional sound reinforcement systems
Advanced Compression Driver Architecture
The B&C DE360 has been engineered to deliver professional high-frequency performance from an exceptionally compact format. Featuring a 25 mm (1 inch) throat diameter, the driver integrates with a broad range of professional horns and waveguides used across modern loudspeaker designs.
The compact construction allows designers to integrate the driver into applications where installation space and system weight are critical design considerations while maintaining professional output capability.
With an impressive sensitivity rating of 110 dB, the driver provides extremely efficient acoustic output, reducing amplifier demands while maximizing overall system efficiency.
Its compression driver architecture promotes highly efficient acoustic coupling between the diaphragm assembly and horn structure, contributing to improved directivity control and acoustic consistency.
High-Energy 2 Tesla Magnetic Circuit
A defining feature of the B&C DE360 is its powerful magnetic motor assembly.
Generating 2 Tesla flux density, the magnetic structure provides exceptional diaphragm control and contributes significantly to the driver’s high sensitivity and transient performance.
The strong magnetic field allows the diaphragm assembly to respond quickly and accurately to signal changes, improving articulation and reducing distortion under demanding operating conditions.
This high-energy motor system also contributes to consistent output capability during extended operation while preserving musical detail and speech intelligibility.
Combined with the lightweight moving assembly, the magnetic structure enables the driver to maintain stable operation across the full frequency range.
HT Polymer Ring Diaphragm Technology
The B&C DE360 incorporates an advanced HT Polymer Ring diaphragm, engineered for low moving mass, smooth response characteristics, and excellent long-term reliability.
Ring diaphragm technology offers several advantages in compression driver applications, including improved high-frequency extension, smoother response characteristics, and more controlled diaphragm motion.
The HT Polymer material provides strong thermal stability while maintaining lightweight characteristics necessary for fast transient response.
This diaphragm design contributes significantly to the driver’s ability to reproduce frequencies up to 20 kHz, ensuring excellent detail retrieval and improved reproduction of upper harmonics.
The combination of diaphragm geometry and material selection supports highly accurate high-frequency performance.
Large Diameter Voice Coil Design
At the core of the B&C DE360 is a 38 mm (1.5 inch) aluminium voice coil optimized for thermal efficiency and low moving mass.
The voice coil assembly supports 35 W nominal power handling and 70 W continuous power handling, providing reliable performance in professional sound reinforcement applications.
Aluminium winding material helps minimize moving mass while maintaining efficient thermal performance. This contributes to improved transient response and cleaner reproduction of complex audio material.
The driver also features exceptionally low inductance of only 0.05 mH, helping maintain extended bandwidth and smooth high-frequency behaviour.
This optimized voice coil system plays a significant role in the driver’s excellent efficiency and extended operating range.
Extended Frequency Response Performance
The B&C DE360 offers an operating bandwidth extending from 1.2 kHz to 20 kHz, providing broad frequency coverage for professional sound reinforcement systems.
Its extended upper-frequency capability supports detailed musical reproduction and improved vocal articulation while preserving natural tonal balance.
B&C recommends a crossover frequency of 1.8 kHz, providing flexibility when integrating the driver into two-way and multi-way loudspeaker systems.
The wide operating range allows the B&C DE360 to reproduce vocals, instruments, and speech content with excellent clarity and detail.
Professional System Integration
The compact physical dimensions and lightweight design of the B&C DE360 make it suitable for numerous professional audio applications.
Typical applications include:
- Compact two-way loudspeakers
- Portable PA systems
- Compact line arrays
- Stage monitors
- Installed sound systems
- Speech reinforcement systems
- Professional column loudspeakers
- Lightweight touring audio systems
Its small footprint and exceptional sensitivity provide significant flexibility for loudspeaker designers.
Technical Specifications
Throat Diameter: 25 mm (1 in)
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
Minimum Impedance: 7.6 Ω
Nominal Power Handling: 35 W
Continuous Power Handling: 70 W
Sensitivity: 110 dB
Frequency Range: 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz
Recommended Crossover: 1.8 kHz
Voice Coil Diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in)
Winding Material: Aluminium
Inductance: 0.05 mH
Flux Density: 2 T
Diaphragm Material: HT Polymer Ring
Design Features
Driver Type: High Frequency Compression Driver
Throat Diameter: 25 mm (1 in)
Voice Coil Diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in)
Diaphragm Material: HT Polymer Ring
Winding Material: Aluminium
Magnetic Flux Density: 2 T
Recommended Crossover Frequency: 1.8 kHz
Mounting Information
Mounting Configuration: Two M6 holes 180° on 57 mm (2.2 in) diameter
Additional Mounting Configuration: Three M6 holes 120° on 57 mm (2.2 in) diameter
Overall Diameter: 71 mm (2.8 in)
Depth: 37 mm (1.46 in)
Net Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Shipping Units: 1 Piece
Shipping Weight: 0.53 kg (1.16 lb)
Shipping Box: 105 × 105 × 65 mm
Applications
The B&C DE360 is engineered for professional applications requiring compact dimensions, extremely high efficiency, and extended bandwidth performance. Its advanced HT Polymer Ring diaphragm technology, powerful 2 Tesla magnetic structure, and lightweight construction make it particularly suitable for compact loudspeaker systems, portable PA products, line arrays, stage monitors, and installed sound reinforcement applications.
With exceptional sensitivity, extended high-frequency capability, and compact dimensions, the B&C DE360 provides loudspeaker designers with a professional compression driver solution capable of delivering clear, articulate, and highly efficient high-frequency performance. For systems where size, efficiency, and professional reliability are equally important, the B&C DE360 offers an outstanding solution.
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About B&C Speakers S.r.L.
B&C Speakers products are built in Bagno a Ripoli (Florence), Italy., ensuring high quality products to suite your speaker building requirements. Their 10,500 square meter facility incorporates highly sophisticated automation and quality control. Over the years they become one of the world leaders in the Professional Audio market, a brand recognized everywhere as a premium product that offers excellent value to the consumer.
