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VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0

8. Specifications

Technical specifications

Frequency response

67 Hz – 20.000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)

59 Hz - (+/- 10 dB)

Sensitivity nominal

98 dB (200 Hz - 10 kHz)

Nominal impedance

16 ohms

Recommended drive

Sentinel3 min., max. 6 pcs. per channel
(2.7 ohms)

Nominal SPL peak

121 dB (Sentinel3 200 Hz - 10 kHz)

127 dB (Sentinel10 200 Hz - 10 kHz)

Dispersion H x V

90° x 60° or 60° x 90° (@ 20 kHz)

Physical specifications

System

2-way, full-range

Filtering

passive

Driver LF

1x AMB5NDAIC-16 5” Neodymium, vented

Driver HF

1x RBN202rs 2” pro-ribbon driver

Connectors

2x Speakon NL4 input/link

Physical dimensions

inches

Height

339

13.3

Width

191

7.5

Depth

205

8.0

Weight (approx.)

6 kg

13.2 lb

Warranty

6 years limited

Summary of Contents for VR5

Page 1: ...product manual evolutionary audio solutions ...

Page 2: ...v 1 0 2 Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Product Description 3 Precautions 4 Connection 5 Installation 6 Operation 7 Accessories options 8 Specifications 9 Simulation 10 Declaration of conformity 3 4 5 6 9 12 16 18 21 23 ...

Page 3: ...nds combining the latest production techniques and technologies with dedication and traditional craftsmanship Ever since its founding in 2002 the Alcons Audio team has been striving for the best possible sound reproduction for any type of source material and in any size of application To get the best performance out of your Alcons system please read the precautions section in this manual before in...

Page 4: ...of the revolvable waveguide offers a wide and consistent coverage up to the highest frequencies Very important for the imaging in stereo or immersive systems Due to the compression less principle of the pro ribbon transducer technology the system has a fully linear response at any SPL for an intuitive 1 1 performance For full system performance the VR5 needs to be driven by an ALC controller ampli...

Page 5: ...ng Load Limit WLL of all mounting hardware and accessories is respected Alcons Audio is not responsible for any equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers 6 Ensure that the surface is suitable for mounting a loudspeaker Do not mount the loudspeaker assembly on unstable ground or surface As a general rule Alcons Audio recommends the use of safety straps at all times 7 Do not ma...

Page 6: ...fied loudspeaker controller ALC the use of a 4 core loudspeaker cable with NL4 Speakon connectors is required The two extra wires are used for voltage sensing at the loudspeaker terminals The output and sense wires are connected together at the loudspeaker terminal and the output and sense wires are connected together at the loudspeaker terminal The Speakon connector is wired as follows Speakon ma...

Page 7: ... disabling the amplifier s feedback network the amplifier can produce a large amount of DC at its output Through its protection circuitry the Sentinel will shut off and will not pass any audio Loudspeaker connection without SIS Normal loudspeaker operation Use bridge mode when you want to combine the power of amplifier channel 1 2 or 3 4 into one loudspeaker load In bridge mode connect your loudsp...

Page 8: ...binets on one amp channel with a resulting impedance of 2 ohms However we recommend not going any lower in impedance than 2 7 ohms which is 6 VR5 cabinets in parallel to provide ample power to each cabinet 8Ω 4Ω 1 5 mm 2 5 m 4 mm 6 mm 1 5 mm 2 5 m 4 mm 6 mm 5 meters 1 4 0 8 0 5 0 4 2 8 1 7 1 1 0 7 10 meters 2 8 1 7 1 1 0 7 5 4 3 3 2 1 1 4 15 meters 4 1 2 5 1 6 1 1 7 8 4 9 3 1 2 1 20 meters 5 4 3 3...

Page 9: ...tmost operation reliability and flexibility The operation reliability is guaranteed by the advanced limiting algorithms in the DSP The values of the dedicated preset are based on the VR5 system surviving a 1000 hours durability test in the R D test bunker at Alcons Audio HQ On the ALC the correct VR5 preset needs to be selected Go to the Preset tab tap the button on the channel you wish to operate...

Page 10: ...imal latency This enables the user to select any Alcons subwoofer to seamlessly work with the VR5 with optimized phase response Optional settings in combination with a subwoofer BF121 in example The VR5 preset can be set on high pass filtering at 100Hz depending on the requirement typically the 100Hz setting is preferred in higher SPL applications To match the VR5 and obtain a flat system response...

Page 11: ...nd voids warranty Fig 7 EQ Frequency adjustment per channel Fig 8 Delay Delay adjusting to fit the environment EQ and Delay settings 5 Installation The dedicated factory VR5 preset ensures a flat frequency response With the equalizer and delay sections in the ALC the performance of the VR5 can be adjusted to the environment and application See fig 7 These settings can be stored in the on board use...

Page 12: ... a good audience coverage both horizontally as well as vertically However it is recommended to focus the VR5 with its horizontal and vertical axis to the audience so as to have the best projection while minimizing spill outside the listening area 60 90 90 Constant horizontal directivity consistent full frequency audience coverage 60 vertical dispersion wider sweetspot and audience coverage in clos...

Page 13: ...itical monitoring applications to have a symmetric left right system configuration It also further expands the low profile mounting options The 5 M10 mounting points enable the use of swivel brackets shoulder eye bolt and microphone stand deployment to get the best positioning for the VR5 Mounting option examples Standmount w pan tilt BRKVR5 STMT Standmount non pan tilt reducer flange 36mm to M10 ...

Page 14: ...1 0 14 6 Operation Mounting option examples Rear mounting w pan tilt Multiple angles with Omnimount 15 0W Top bottom mounting Vertical mounting with K M 24185 317 55 Vertical mounting w pan tilt BRKVR5HOR K M 24471 24358 AP5 ...

Page 15: ...duct Manual Rev 1 0 15 6 Operation Mounting option examples Truss clamp Thread length max 20mm 0 8 below clamp Horizontal mounting w tilt only ceiling BRKVR5HOR Horizontal mounting w tilt only floor BRKVR5HOR ...

Page 16: ...tified for a safety rating of 10 1 for one cabinet VR5 BRKVR5HOR The BRKVR5HOR is a bracket for mounting a single VR5 monitor in horizontal position The yoke is connected to the cabinet with two steel strips on the side of the cabinet secured with two M10 bolts each The bracket can be wall ceiling mounted through two 8mm 0 3 in holes The bracket can be fitted with an optional truss clamp TV spigot...

Page 17: ... It can be mounted on all BRK brackets prepared for STMT with two 2 M10 bolt nut combinations Includes a small diameter grip knob Mounting options STMTM10 The STMTM10 is a 36mm stand mount sleeve enabling speakers to be used on standard tripod stands or mounting accessories with a diameter of 35mm It can be directly mounted on the cabinet with the M10 thread connection Includes a small diameter gr...

Page 18: ...port options ACO Colour option FC2VR5 Flightcase for 2 pcs VR5 BRKVR5 brackets Also available as FC4VR5 Flightcase for 4 pcs VR5 BRKVR5 brackets ACO Architect Colour Option The VR5 can be finished in any of the 180 colours from the European RAL colour scheme ...

Page 19: ...VR5 Product Manual Rev 1 0 19 8 Specifications VR5 Front VR5 Rear side VR5 Rear side VR5 Top bottom VR5 Rear VR5 product views ...

Page 20: ... 7 ohms Nominal SPL peak 121 dB Sentinel3 200 Hz 10 kHz 127 dB Sentinel10 200 Hz 10 kHz Dispersion H x V 90 x 60 or 60 x 90 20 kHz Physical specifications System 2 way full range Filtering passive Driver LF 1x AMB5NDAIC 16 5 Neodymium vented Driver HF 1x RBN202rs 2 pro ribbon driver Connectors 2x Speakon NL4 input link Physical dimensions mm inches Height 339 13 3 Width 191 7 5 Depth 205 8 0 Weigh...

Page 21: ...VR5 Product Manual Rev 1 0 21 8 Specifications Drawing not to scale Dimensional drawing ...

Page 22: ...uct Manual Rev 1 0 22 9 Simulation The projection performance of the VR5 can be simulated through the EASE programs Visit www alconsaudio com simulation to download the GLL data set VR5 Horizontal VR5 Vertical ...

Page 23: ...oduct Manual Rev 1 0 23 9 Simulation The projection performance of the VR5 can be simulated through the EASE programs Visit www alconsaudio com simulation to download the GLL data set Frequency phase response ...

Page 24: ...that the following products VR5 VR5M Are in conformity with the provisions of Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Applied rules and standards EN60065 Electrical Safety EN55103 1 Emission EN55103 2 Immunity Established at Zwaag the Netherlands July 1st 2014 T H Back Managing Director ...

Page 25: ...9 AN Zwaag The Netherlands T 31 0 229 28 30 90 E info alconsaudio com A Alcons Audio USA PO Box 1410 Felton CA 95018 United States of America T 1 949 439 8203 E info alconsaudio us A Alcons Audio GmbH Stargarderstraße 2 30900 Wedemark Germany T 49 0 5130 586811 E info alconsaudio de ...

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