VRX932LA-1 User Manual

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AMPLITUDE SHADING

Amplitude shading is a technique that allows the coverage pattern of a loudspeaker array to be shaped by

adjusting the relative acoustic output of some of the devices in the array. Most often, array shading involves

only the mid and high-frequency sections of the array. In a simple system consisting of three VRX932LA-1/

VRX928LAs, the lower speaker (which covers the nearest listeners) may have its high-frequency output

reduced. At the same time, the upper speaker may have its high frequency output increased. The overall sound-

power in the room is unchanged but the distribution of acoustic energy to the audience is far more uniform.

Amplitude shading of a VRX932LA-1/ VRX928LA array may be accomplished in passive or bi-amplified systems.

ARRAY CONFIGURATION SELECTOR (ACS)

In passive mode, the Array Configuration Selector may be used. The -3 dB position will typically be used for

the speaker(s) in an array that are covering the nearest listening area. The +3 dB position will be used for the

speaker(s) covering the more distant areas; or to compensate for the low-frequency build-up resulting from

mutual coupling of multiple woofers in an array.

Short Throw (-3 dB) Long Throw (+3 dB)Medium Throw (0 dB)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

The frequency response graph represents measurements from a single typical VRX900LA speaker, applying the

three different ACS settings: +3dB, 0dB, -3dB.

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