JBL IVX-587020/230 Intellivox Series DS180 8 x 40 Watts RMS 12 x 4″ Full Range Beam Shaping Active Column Loudspeaker

JBL Intellivox DS180 Active Column Loudspeaker

The JBL Intellivox DS180 Active Column Loudspeaker is designed for smaller, less reverberant environments where enhanced speech intelligibility is required. It can also serve as a fill system in larger Intellivox installations, providing coverage in shadow zones. A single DS180 can cover areas up to 25 meters while maintaining even sound pressure across the audience. Its twelve custom 4-inch loudspeakers are driven by an eight-channel class-D amplifier with a sophisticated switched-mode power supply, ensuring long-term reliable performance.

The DS180 incorporates advanced surveillance functions to meet the rigorous requirements of Voice Alarm (life safety) applications. It is controlled via JBL’s proprietary WinControl software, which provides user-friendly management of beam steering parameters, audio processing, and surveillance features. Its modest array length allows the DS180 to be easily and unobtrusively integrated into architecturally sensitive spaces. The system’s low-frequency response can be extended using a JBL subwoofer, making it suitable for music or full-range applications.

With vertical beam shaping (DDS Technology), wide horizontal dispersion, 32-bit floating point DSP, and extended frequency response, the DS180 is engineered to deliver precise sound coverage and superior intelligibility. Its compact design, dual line inputs, volume control, delay, EQ, and network-ready features make it ideal for use in conference facilities, lecture halls, theatres, atriums, and AV presentation rooms, while also supporting remote monitoring and control.

Features of Intellivox DS180

• Superb speech intelligibility

• Slim, unobtrusive design

• Extended frequency response

• Wide horizontal dispersion

• Vertical beam shaping (DDS Technology)

• 32-bit floating point DSP

• Control of vertical beam shaping

• Dual line inputs

• Volume control

• Delay up to 20 seconds

• 8-band parametric EQ

• 8 user-definable, password-protected presets

• Automatic Volume Control via built-in ambient mic

• Upgradeable firmware

• Network-ready

• Integral surveillance

• Simulation via DDA, Catt-Acoustic, Odeon, and EASE4.3

Specifications of Intellivox DS180