ELECTRO-VOICE LRC 2100

Product overview

The ELECTRO-VOICE LRC 2100 is the full-range flagship of the LRC Line Radiator Column series: a passive two-way 1 m column with two 6.5-inch woofers and twelve 2.5-inch mid-high drivers that reaches 45 Hz without a subwoofer, covers 180° horizontally with a switchable 25° / 45° vertical pattern, and is rated IP55 for indoor and outdoor installations.

The LRC Series is built for installations where audio quality and clean architecture carry equal weight. Purpose-built 2.5-inch drivers sit behind proprietary PaSS phase plugs that control vertical dispersion, so energy lands on listeners instead of exciting reflective floors, ceilings and walls. The paintable enclosure comes in RAL 9004 signal black or RAL 9003 signal white and mounts close to the wall on the included SwifTilt bracket, which conceals cables and hardware. LRC columns work as main, support, foreground or background loudspeakers.

Key features

• True full-range column: 2 x 6.5" woofers plus 12 x 2.5" mid-high drivers reach 45 Hz
• PaSS phase plugs for a narrow, controlled vertical pattern
• Switchable vertical coverage: narrow 25° or wide 45°, with 7.5° acoustic down-tilt
• 180° horizontal coverage
• SwifTilt pan-tilt bracket included: flush, down-tilt 0-25°, inverted up-tilt, ±80° pan
• Six M8 suspension points; M8 eyebolt supplied
• IP55 weatherised for full exposure
• 300 W continuous / 600 W program, 91.5 dB sensitivity (narrow)
• Removable recessed 4-pin Euroblock with pass-through and gland-nut weather cover
• Paintable ABS enclosure in RAL 9004 black or RAL 9003 white; removable low-contrast logo

Vertical pattern control

The LRC 2100 lets the installer select a narrow 25° or a wide 45° vertical pattern with the Torx end of the supplied key. Acoustic down-tilt built into the column focuses energy towards the audience at 7.5° below horizontal when it is installed fully vertical, so seated and standing listeners are both covered while reflective surfaces are avoided.

SwifTilt mounting

An integral part of the LRC offering is the three-piece SwifTilt bracket that ships with every column. It installs the column as close to the wall as possible, tilts it down in steps of 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 and 25°, inverts for up to 25° up-tilt, and pans up to 80° left or right at every down-tilt angle. The column can also be strapped to a pole or flown from its M8 suspension points with properly rated hardware.

Easy, weatherproof wiring

The low-profile Euroblock connector is recessed in the input cup and has a removable plug that can be pre-wired. Terminals take wire up to AWG 10, with a second pair for parallel loudspeakers and THRU pairs for a separate signal; a dual gland-nut weather cover seals the connection. Use a DSP to apply the recommended 50 Hz, 24 dB/octave Butterworth high-pass filter.

Available versions

• LRC 2100 black (RAL 9004 signal black)
• LRC 2100 white (RAL 9003 signal white)

In the box

• Column speaker
• SwifTilt pan-tilt mounting bracket and fixings
• Weather cover for dual gland nut
• Gland nut plug
• Dual-ended Allen key
• M8 eyebolt (pre-installed)
• Warranty card
• Quick installation guide

ELECTRO-VOICE LRC 2100: frequently asked questions

Does the LRC 2100 need a subwoofer?

No. Its two 6.5-inch woofers extend the response to 45 Hz, giving full-range performance from a single column; EV install subwoofers can still be added.

Can it be used outdoors?

Yes. It is rated IP55 when mounted upright. Up-tilted (inverted) mounting should not be used where the column may be exposed to moisture.

How is the vertical coverage changed?

Turn the wide / narrow tap on the underside of the column with the Torx end of the supplied dual-ended Allen key: 25° narrow or 45° wide.

Can the column be painted?

Yes. The high-impact ABS enclosure accepts latex or enamel paint; remove the grille, mask the baffle and spray-paint the grille so the mesh does not clog.

Where can I buy the ELECTRO-VOICE LRC 2100 in India?

The ELECTRO-VOICE LRC 2100 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: House of worship main system

Churches, temples and halls with reflective surfaces.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the columns on the SwifTilt brackets beside the stage.
2. Select the narrow 25° pattern to keep energy off walls and ceilings.
3. Set the down-tilt so the beam reaches the rear seats.
4. Apply the 50 Hz, 24 dB/octave high-pass filter in the DSP.

Tip: PaSS phase plugs keep energy on listeners instead of reflective floors, ceilings and walls.

Workflow 2: Auditorium and lecture hall speech

Speech reinforcement for seated audiences.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount close to the wall at the front corners.
2. Choose the wide 45° pattern for deep rooms.
3. Pan the columns towards the audience centre.
4. Equalise the room with the system DSP.

Tip: The built-in 7.5° down-tilt aims at the audience even when mounted vertical.

Workflow 3: Outdoor terrace or courtyard

Hospitality venues with outdoor areas.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount upright (not inverted) for IP55 protection.
2. Seal the cable through the gland nuts and fit the weather cover.
3. Down-tilt towards the seating area.
4. Set level and high-pass filter in the DSP.

Tip: Up-tilt should not be used where the column is exposed to moisture.

Workflow 4: Background and foreground music in retail

Shops and showrooms needing discreet full-range sound.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose black or white, or paint the column to match the walls.
2. Mount flush on the SwifTilt bracket.
3. Pan towards the aisles.
4. Check the combined load for the amplifier.

Tip: The low-contrast logo can be removed without cosmetic marks.

Workflow 5: Flown installation

Venues hanging columns from structure.

Connections

Setup

1. Unscrew the column bracket.
2. Fit properly rated M8 eyebolts to the suspension points.
3. Hang the cable within 30° of vertical in the plane of pull.
4. Use rated secondary safety attachment.

Tip: Only one M8 eyebolt is supplied; all other hardware must be rated for overhead lifting.

Workflow 6: Pole-mounted column

Temporary or outdoor positions on poles.

Connections

Setup

1. Pass rated straps through the top and bottom slots.
2. Tighten the straps around the pole.
3. Set the down-tilt.
4. Wire through the weather cover.

Tip: Use appropriately rated mounting straps.