JBL VLA301HI Three-way horn-loaded line array system

JBL VLA301HI Three-Way Horn-Loaded Line Array System

The JBL VLA301HI is a professional-grade line array element engineered for recording studios, live recording sessions, and production facilities requiring consistent, controlled acoustic behavior and exceptional dynamic range. This three-way horn-loaded design delivers the coherence and focused delivery needed for capturing clean source material and monitoring in demanding session environments, with a compact footprint that still commands serious acoustic authority.

Recording Capture & Acoustic Performance

The VLA301HI spans 39 Hz to 19.2 kHz with a tight 30° nominal horizontal coverage pattern, ensuring clean, focused sound capture across the monitoring plane while rejecting off-axis reflections and room noise. Peak output reaches 151.1 dB SPL with the system handling 1000W continuous on low-frequency drivers, 400W on mid-range, and 160W on high-frequency, providing headroom for dynamic transient capture without compression artifacts during tracking sessions.

Construction & Studio Durability

The enclosure is constructed from 12-ply birch plywood with a DuraFlex finish and carries an IPX3 environmental rating, making it suitable for both permanent studio installations and semi-outdoor recording deployments. Comprehensive rigging points throughout the cabinet enable flexible positioning and stacking configurations, while weatherized internal components ensure consistent performance across extended session runs.

Key Features

• 2 x 15" low-frequency drivers with 1000W continuous power handling
• 4 x 8" mid-frequency drivers with 400W continuous power handling
• 6 x 1.5" exit high-frequency drivers with 160W continuous power handling
• Frequency response: 39 Hz – 19.2 kHz
• 30° nominal horizontal coverage (900 Hz – 16 kHz)
• Maximum SPL: 151.1 dB (Flat preset)
• Dimensions: 528.3mm x 1346.2mm x 1379.2mm (20.8" x 53.0" x 54.3")
• Weight: 154.7 kg (341 lbs)
• Grade 12-ply birch plywood enclosure with DuraFlex finish
• IPX3 environmental rating per IEC529
• Patented Differential Drive technology
• Comprehensive rigging points for line array configuration

The VLA301HI excels in recording applications where controlled directivity, sustained dynamic range, and integration into larger monitoring or capture arrays are essential to the session workflow and final mix.