Yorkville PSA26 850W Array Speaker with Paraline Lens Tech

Yorkville PSA26: Compact Array Clarity with Paraline & Synergy Horn Power

The Yorkville PSA26 is a high-output powered array loudspeaker built for small-format touring, live installs, and mobile production rigs that demand clarity and control. Drawing from Yorkville’s PSA1 pedigree, this compact enclosure delivers 850 watts of peak power through dual 6-inch neodymium LF drivers and a 1-inch exit neodymium HF driver, all tuned with Tom Danley’s patented Paraline Lens and Synergy Horn technologies. These innovations combine to deliver continuous vertical wavefront coverage, minimizing comb filtering and ensuring consistent SPL across stacked boxes.

With a 120° x 10° dispersion and an extended frequency range from 75 Hz to 20 kHz, the PSA26 excels in both voice reinforcement and full-range playback. The skeletal rigging system supports both ground stack and flown arrays, while onboard controls allow fast tuning with switchable high-pass filter (w/ SUB), HF boost, Nearfield horn attenuation, and Array Size compensation.

IP54-rated for outdoor use and equipped with powerCON locking AC connectors, 35mm dual-angle pole mount, and XLR I/O, the PSA26 is built for real-world conditions—from corporate gigs to festival front fills and delay stacks.

• Live stage front fills and delay towers
• Outdoor installs and mobile event systems
• Corporate AV with speech intelligibility demands
• Compact touring arrays with DSP-tuned pairing
• Fixed installs in houses of worship or small clubs

Where This System Excels

• Vertical Array Consistency: Paraline Lens and Synergy Horn design ensures coherent wavefront delivery with minimal comb filtering.
• Compact Power: 850W peak output and dual 6" drivers provide serious SPL in a lightweight, easy-to-rig format.
• Deployment Flexibility: Use in ground stacks, flown configurations, or on a dual-angle pole mount.
• Outdoor Ready: IP54-rated enclosure, locking AC, and sealed connectors make it field-reliable.
• Integrated DSP Control: Onboard HPF, HF boost, Nearfield attenuation, and array size tuning enable tailored voicing in seconds.

Control Modes

The Yorkville PSA26 includes a set of intuitive onboard controls designed to optimize system performance across a variety of array sizes and deployment styles. While it does not use DMX or software-based DSP, the PSA26 offers analog mode switching via rear-panel rotary and toggle controls—ideal for fast setup in the field.

• Gain: Master input level trim with LED activity and clip indicators
• High-Pass Filter: Switchable crossover for pairing with subwoofers
• HF Boost: Enhances top-end presence for long-throw clarity
• Nearfield Mode: Attenuates HF horn output for front-row coverage control
• Array Size Compensation: Adjusts voicing based on the number of enclosures in the vertical stack

These controls give system techs the ability to dial in performance quickly, without relying on external processing—especially valuable in fast-changeover or mobile applications.

Paraline Lens & Synergy Horn Technology in the PSA26

The PSA26 benefits from Yorkville’s integration of Tom Danley’s patented Paraline Lens and Synergy Horn technologies—two proprietary acoustic designs that work together to reshape how compact line arrays deliver sound.

The Paraline Lens geometry forms a continuous vertical wavefront that precisely matches the horn’s coverage pattern, allowing multiple PSA26 enclosures to be stacked without introducing destructive comb filtering or phase smear. This results in consistent HF clarity across every listening position, from front row to back wall.

Complementing this, the Synergy Horn merges HF and LF energy into a single acoustic output, preserving phase coherence and minimizing lobing. These innovations are usually found in much larger (and more expensive) systems—making their inclusion in a portable box at this size a standout feature.

Driver Configuration & Output Voicing

The Yorkville PSA26 features a tightly engineered driver array consisting of two 6-inch neodymium low-frequency drivers paired with a single 1-inch exit neodymium high-frequency driver. This design delivers a broad frequency response of 75 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB), making it suitable for full-range use or as a mid/high element when paired with subs.

The cabinet achieves 134 dB max SPL through a 600W program / 850W peak amplifier stage. Yorkville’s internal DSP and crossover design ensures that output remains balanced at all levels, with the HF horn tuned to maintain detail without harshness—especially important when deploying large vertical arrays.

The combination of lightweight neodymium magnets and rugged polypropylene construction keeps the overall weight to just 40 lbs, without sacrificing projection or coverage.

Rear Panel Controls & Analog Tuning Options

The PSA26 is designed for fast field deployment with smart analog controls on the rear panel—no software or network configuration needed. These tools provide on-the-fly tuning for different room sizes, rigging positions, and array sizes.

• Gain: Sets the input level with real-time LED feedback (activity, limit, clip)
• High-Pass Filter (w/ SUB): Rolls off LF content when using external subwoofers
• HF Boost: Adds presence and clarity in long-throw or outdoor environments
• Nearfield Mode: Attenuates horn output to reduce harshness for listeners closest to the stage
• Array Size Compensation: Tailors the cabinet’s voicing based on how many PSA26 units are stacked in the vertical array

These features allow techs to deploy PSA26 systems in under a minute, with accurate voicing that matches both venue and audience geometry—no laptops or EQ racks required.

How to Deploy the Yorkville PSA26 in the Field

The Yorkville PSA26 is designed to handle a wide range of deployment scenarios, from pole-mounted single units to multi-box flown arrays. With its compact size and built-in skeletal rigging system, it offers exceptional flexibility without complex hardware.

• Pole Mounting: The cabinet includes a dual-angle 35mm pole mount adapter for use atop Yorkville subs or tripod stands. Ideal for standalone systems or mobile PA rigs.
• Ground Stacking: PSA26 enclosures can be stacked on stage decks, subwoofers, or risers using the integrated rigging system to secure inter-box alignment.
• Flown Arrays: The skeletal rigging supports safe vertical hangs of multiple PSA26 units using proper flying hardware. Array size compensation control adjusts voicing for multi-cabinet stacks.
• Outdoor Applications: With its IP54-rated housing and locking powerCON AC connections, the PSA26 performs reliably in temporary outdoor environments including festivals, ceremonies, and civic events.
• Compact Delay or Fill: Its narrow vertical dispersion makes the PSA26 ideal for use as a delay or side fill speaker in larger distributed systems.

Whether you're ground-stacking four boxes for a high-SPL front zone or flying eight in a distributed array, the PSA26's deployment workflow is streamlined, durable, and field-tested.

Why Choose the Yorkville PSA26 from AVMaxx

At AVMaxx, we’ve seen firsthand what sets the Yorkville PSA26 apart: it’s not just a compact array speaker—it’s a pro-grade tool that delivers Danley-inspired coherence in a cabinet small enough for solo setups, but powerful enough for flown arrays. Whether you're outfitting a mobile PA rig or integrating fixed installs, we’ve worked with the PSA series in the field and can guide you through rigging, tuning, and pairing options for maximum impact.

We carry the PSA26 because it solves real-world problems—like outdoor coverage, fast setup, and intelligible speech—in a single, rugged, and road-ready box.

From pre-sales tech matching to deployment support, AVMaxx is your trusted source for Yorkville compact arrays that perform beyond their size class.