2 - Design Guide
Table of Contents
Selecting Loudspeaker Models, Modules and Beam Patterns
Is the MSA12X the Right Choice for the Application? ............................................................................................................ 4
Choosing Between 1, 2 or 3 Modules............................................................................................................................................. 5
Max SPL, Throw Distance and Low-Frequency ................................................................................................................. 5
Array Location (Height) .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Dual Beam Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Reverberant Spaces ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Choosing Beam Patterns .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Steer/Spread ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Flat-Floor Optimized .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Raked-Floor Optimized ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Dual Beam Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Modeler Properties and Operation
Modeler® Properties and Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Place Array ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Array Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Beam Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
User Interface for Beam Shaping
User Interface for Beam Shaping ...................................................................................................................................................13
Basic Steer/Spread .......................................................................................................................................................................13
Flat-Floor Optimized ...................................................................................................................................................................14
Raked-Floor Optimized ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Dual Beam Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................17
Map Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Send to CSD ....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Manage Multiple Beam Patterns .............................................................................................................................................19
Array Setup
Array Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Wiring ...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................................................21
CSD Properties and Operation
CSD Properties and Operation ......................................................................................................................................................22
MSA12X Device Block in Project View .................................................................................................................................22
MSA12X Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................................23
Advanced Window ......................................................................................................................................................................25
CSD Workflow ...............................................................................................................................................................................26
Initial Configuration in Project View .....................................................................................................................................26
Associate ESP and MSA12X .....................................................................................................................................................29
Dante® Subscription ....................................................................................................................................................................32
Adjust Input Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................32
Send Beam Settings from Modeler ......................................................................................................................................33
Adjust Beam Gain and Beam EQ ...........................................................................................................................................34
Beam Preset and Power On State.........................................................................................................................................35
Assign Beam Preset to Parameter Set ................................................................................................................................38
Beam Shaping in CSD ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
Template Files ........................................................................................................................................................................................41
