The Christie® LA3C is the industry’s first ceiling line array surround speaker purpose-built for cinema audio applications. Engineered around the groundbreaking combination of ribbon driver technology and a unique parabolic line array design in a single compact cabinet, the Christie LA3C produces unprecedented uniformity of SPL for the most impressive and realistic immersive cinema experience. Providing perfect timbre matching with our Christie LA series speakers, the Christie LA3C is the premium solution for the accurate reproduction of leading immersive audio formats. Offer perfect timbre matching and extremely uniform coverage for seamless listening experience throughout the auditorium.
Exclusive single enclosure, parabolic line array design
Perfect timbre matching with the Christie LA series speakers
12 x 3.5" ribbon drivers, plus 4 x 5.25" paper/Kevlar composite cone drivers
Dramatically higher RMS to peak max SPL ratio than compression driver systems
Approximately four times the optimal listening area than point source systems
Extremely even, wide 120° x 120° coverage, typically within 4-6dB SPL throughout the entire audience area
Enhanced clarity and voice intelligibility of surround effects
Overhead rated with integrated mounting points
Limited five year warranty
Horizontal Symmetry - Yes
ISO 14001 Certification - Yes
ROHS Compliant - Yes
Vertical Symmetry - Yes
Warranty - Yes
Loudspeaker Setup - Rigged
Spec Sheet available - Yes
Speaker Diameter (Driver):
3.50 in
Maximum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
20 kHz
Maximum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
20000 Hz
Minimum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
80 Hz
Minimum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
0.08 kHz
Construction:
18mm marine plywood(Enclosure)
Coverage Horizontal:
120 degrees
Coverage Vertical:
120 degrees
Impedance:
4 ohm
Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level):
132 dB
Power Handling:
600 Watt
Sensitivity:
95 dB
Depth:
15.10 in
Height:
37.50 in
Width:
9.40 in
Net Weight:
46 lbs
Warranty (Length/Type):
5 Years Limited
Regulatory Compliance:
WEEE
System Type:
Coaxial parabolic ribbon driver line array, 2-way, passive, in a single vented enclosure
Driver Components:
12 x 3.5" ribbon drivers with Kapton diaphragm and Neodymium magnets
8 x 5.25" paper Kevlar composite cone drivers
Crossover:
Linear phase, 2-way, passive @ 1.5kHz 12dB/octave
Maximum SPL:
120dB SPL continuous
Power Handling:
1200W (IEC) short-term (12dB crest factor)
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
Lois Fearing- Co-Founder/Accounting, Human Resources
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren Tresner-VP of Technology and Innovation
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
Ben Voeck-Director of Commercial AV
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris Matson-Senior VP of Sales
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.