B&C ME60 Professional Constant Directivity Horn
The B&C ME60 is a professional-grade constant directivity horn engineered to provide precise coverage control, excellent acoustic loading, and consistent high-frequency performance across demanding sound reinforcement applications. Designed for use with 2-inch throat compression drivers, the ME60 combines controlled dispersion, low-frequency loading capabilities, and rugged cast aluminium construction to deliver the reliability and performance required in modern professional audio systems.
In high-output loudspeaker systems, the horn plays a vital role in determining overall coverage characteristics, system efficiency, and tonal consistency. While the compression driver generates the acoustic energy, the horn shapes and directs that energy toward the listening area. The quality of the horn design has a direct impact on speech intelligibility, musical clarity, audience coverage, and overall system performance.
The B&C ME60 has been developed to address these critical requirements through a carefully engineered geometry that provides a controlled 60° x 40° coverage pattern and an exceptionally low cutoff frequency of 800 Hz. This combination allows system designers to achieve excellent directivity control while maintaining smooth integration with low-frequency drivers.
Manufactured from durable cast aluminium, the ME60 offers the structural rigidity and long-term reliability demanded by professional touring systems, permanent installations, theatres, auditoriums, houses of worship, and custom loudspeaker projects. Its robust construction ensures stable acoustic performance while withstanding the rigours of professional use.
Whether incorporated into a high-output two-way loudspeaker, a large-format installation system, or a custom professional audio design, the B&C ME60 provides the coverage control, efficiency, and reliability required for exceptional sound reinforcement performance.
Controlled 60° x 40° Coverage Pattern
One of the defining characteristics of the B&C ME60 is its controlled 60° horizontal by 40° vertical coverage pattern.
Controlled directivity is essential in professional audio applications where sound must be focused precisely within a specific listening area. By directing acoustic energy where it is needed while minimizing unwanted dispersion outside the target coverage zone, the ME60 helps improve overall system efficiency and audience experience.
The narrower coverage pattern offers several important advantages:
- Increased projection capability
- Improved long-throw performance
- Reduced room reflections
- Better speech intelligibility
- Enhanced system efficiency
- Improved acoustic control
This makes the ME60 particularly suitable for venues where focused coverage and maximum acoustic impact are required.
Excellent Long-Throw Performance
The focused dispersion characteristics of the B&C ME60 make it an excellent choice for long-throw sound reinforcement applications.
In larger venues, maintaining consistent sound pressure levels over greater distances can be challenging. Wider coverage patterns often disperse energy over a broader area, reducing projection efficiency. The ME60’s controlled coverage helps concentrate acoustic energy toward the audience, improving throw distance and maintaining clarity throughout the listening area.
This makes the horn highly effective in:
- Auditoriums
- Theatres
- Houses of worship
- Sports venues
- Live music venues
- Outdoor sound reinforcement systems
- Large installation projects
The ability to deliver focused acoustic energy allows the ME60 to maintain excellent intelligibility and tonal consistency even in demanding environments.
2-Inch Throat Compatibility
The B&C ME60 features a 50 mm (2-inch) throat diameter, allowing compatibility with a wide range of professional large-format compression drivers.
The 2-inch format is widely recognized for its ability to deliver high output levels, excellent efficiency, and extended low-frequency loading capabilities. This makes it a preferred choice for high-performance sound reinforcement systems where maximum output and system reliability are critical.
The carefully engineered throat geometry of the ME60 ensures efficient acoustic coupling between the compression driver and horn, helping maximize performance while minimizing response irregularities.
This compatibility provides loudspeaker designers with significant flexibility when selecting drivers for specific applications and performance requirements.
Low 800 Hz Cutoff Frequency
A major advantage of the B&C ME60 is its low cutoff frequency of 800 Hz.
Low cutoff frequencies allow compression drivers to operate effectively at lower crossover points, enabling smoother integration between low-frequency and high-frequency sections. This contributes to improved system coherence, more consistent directivity, and enhanced vocal reproduction.
Benefits of the low cutoff frequency include:
- Improved crossover integration
- Enhanced vocal clarity
- Better directivity control
- Greater system flexibility
- More natural frequency transitions
- Improved overall tonal balance
For system designers developing high-performance loudspeakers, this capability provides valuable design flexibility while helping achieve superior acoustic results.
Constant Directivity Performance
The B&C ME60 utilizes a constant directivity design philosophy that helps maintain consistent coverage across a broad frequency range.
Traditional horn designs often experience narrowing dispersion as frequency increases, resulting in uneven audience coverage and tonal inconsistencies. Constant directivity horns are designed to minimize this effect, providing more predictable dispersion characteristics throughout the operating range.
Advantages include:
- More consistent frequency response
- Improved audience coverage
- Better tonal balance
- Enhanced intelligibility
- Reduced off-axis coloration
- Greater system predictability
These characteristics make the ME60 an excellent solution for professional sound reinforcement systems where consistency is essential.
Improved Speech Intelligibility
Speech reproduction remains one of the most demanding aspects of professional audio system design.
The controlled directivity characteristics of the B&C ME60 help focus sound energy toward listeners while reducing unwanted reflections from walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. This contributes to improved intelligibility and clearer vocal reproduction throughout the listening area.
Applications benefiting from enhanced speech performance include:
- Houses of worship
- Conference facilities
- Educational institutions
- Government buildings
- Public address systems
- Corporate AV environments
By improving coverage control and minimizing unwanted acoustic interactions, the ME60 helps ensure that spoken content remains clear and understandable.
High-Quality Music Reproduction
In addition to speech applications, the B&C ME60 performs exceptionally well in music reinforcement systems.
Its controlled dispersion characteristics allow audiences to experience consistent tonal balance and high-frequency detail across the listening area. This contributes to greater clarity, improved instrument separation, and enhanced musical realism.
Benefits for music applications include:
- Enhanced vocal presence
- Improved instrument definition
- Better tonal consistency
- Greater high-frequency detail
- Improved listener experience
- Accurate musical reproduction
These qualities make the ME60 suitable for live performance systems, theatres, entertainment venues, and professional touring applications.
Durable Cast Aluminium Construction
The B&C ME60 is manufactured from cast aluminium, providing exceptional durability and structural integrity.
Professional audio components must withstand demanding operating conditions, including transportation, installation, and continuous operation. Cast aluminium construction offers the strength and rigidity necessary to maintain long-term reliability while preserving precise acoustic geometry.
Advantages include:
- Excellent structural strength
- Long-term durability
- Resistance to deformation
- Reduced resonance
- Stable acoustic performance
- Professional-grade reliability
This robust construction ensures dependable operation in both portable and fixed installation environments.
Precision Acoustic Geometry
Horn performance depends heavily on maintaining accurate dimensions and carefully controlled internal surfaces.
The cast aluminium construction of the B&C ME60 helps preserve the precise geometry required for consistent acoustic performance. This stability allows the horn to maintain predictable dispersion characteristics and reliable frequency response throughout its service life.
Benefits include:
- Consistent coverage performance
- Stable directivity characteristics
- Improved system predictability
- Reliable long-term operation
- Reduced acoustic variation
For professional users, this translates into greater confidence during system deployment and operation.
Optimized for Professional Loudspeaker Systems
The combination of low cutoff frequency, controlled directivity, and 2-inch throat compatibility makes the B&C ME60 particularly well suited for high-performance professional loudspeaker systems.
The horn can be incorporated into a variety of designs, including:
- Two-way loudspeaker systems
- High-output installation speakers
- Touring sound reinforcement systems
- Stage monitor designs
- Theatre loudspeakers
- Auditorium systems
- Houses of worship
- Custom OEM speaker projects
Its versatility allows designers to achieve exceptional acoustic performance across a broad range of applications.
Suitable for Touring and Fixed Installations
The B&C ME60 is designed to perform reliably in both portable and permanent sound reinforcement systems.
Its rugged construction and controlled coverage characteristics make it equally suitable for:
- Touring productions
- Rental inventories
- Fixed installations
- Performance venues
- Sports facilities
- Educational institutions
- Corporate environments
- Entertainment complexes
This versatility makes the ME60 a valuable component in a wide variety of professional audio projects.
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
- Product Model: B&C ME60
- Throat Diameter: 50 mm (2 in)
- Nominal Coverage Horizontal: 60°
- Nominal Coverage Vertical: 40°
- Cutoff Frequency: 0.8 kHz
- Material: Cast Aluminium
Dimensions
- Dimensions: 270 x 237 x 202 mm (10.6 x 9.3 x 7.9 in)
- Baffle Cutout Dimension: 232 mm (9.1 in)
- Air Volume Occupied by Driver: 0.45 dm³ (0.02 ft³)
Mounting and Shipping Information
- Net Weight: 1.69 kg (3.73 lb)
- Shipping Units: 1 pc
- Shipping Weight: 2.29 kg (5.06 lb)
- Shipping Box Dimensions: 290 x 260 x 260 mm (11.42 x 10.24 x 10.24 in)
Conclusion
The B&C ME60 is a professional constant directivity horn engineered to provide focused coverage, exceptional acoustic control, and reliable long-term performance. Featuring a 2-inch throat diameter, controlled 60° x 40° coverage pattern, low 800 Hz cutoff frequency, durable cast aluminium construction, and excellent long-throw characteristics, the ME60 delivers the performance required for demanding professional audio applications.
Whether used in touring systems, installation loudspeakers, theatres, houses of worship, auditoriums, or custom loudspeaker designs, the B&C ME60 offers the coverage precision, efficiency, and durability needed to achieve outstanding sound reinforcement results. For audio professionals seeking a high-performance horn capable of delivering controlled directivity and consistent coverage, the B&C ME60 remains an excellent choice.
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