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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The system approach developed by L-ACOUSTICS
®
consists in offering a global solution that guarantees the highest
and most predictable level of performance at any step of loudspeaker system deployment: modeling, installation, and
operation. A complete L-ACOUSTICS
®
system includes enclosures, amplified controllers, cables, rigging system and
software applications.
1.1
Loudspeaker enclosures
KIVA
Main enclosure (80 Hz – 20 kHz), 2-way passive , variable curvature WST
®
line source element.
SB15m
Subwoofer enclosure (down to 40 Hz).
SB18
Subwoofer enclosure (down to 32 Hz).
Loudspeaker system design
Sound design aspects are beyond the scope of this document. However, the various applications of the
system will be based on the loudspeaker configurations presented in this document.
SB18 / SB18i / SB18m
In this document, the SB18 term and illustration refer equally to SB18, SB18i or SB18m.
1.2
Powering and driving system
LA4, LA4X
or LA8
Amplified controller with DSP, preset library and networking capabilities
Operating instructions
Refer to the
LA4, LA4X and LA8 user manuals.
1.3
Loudspeaker cables
DO cables (DO.7, DO10, DO25)
8-point PA-COM
®
loudspeaker cables.
Respective lengths of 0.7 m/2.3 ft, 10 m/32.8 ft, and 25 m/82 ft.
DOSUB-LA8
Breakout cable for four passive enclosures.
8-point PA-COM
®
to 4 × 2-point SpeakON
®
.
SP cables (SP.7, SP5, SP10, SP25)
4-point SpeakON
®
loudspeaker cables.
Respective lengths of 0.7 m/2.3 ft, 5 m/16.4 ft, 10 m/32.8 ft and 25 m/82 ft.
SP-Y1
Breakout cable for two passive enclosures.
4-point SpeakON
®
to 2 × 2-point SpeakON
®
.
Provided with CC4FP adapter.
Information about the connection of the enclosures to the LA amplifiers is given in this document.
Refer to the
LA4, LA4X
and
LA8 user manuals
for detailed instructions about the whole cabling scheme,
including modulation cables and network.
1.4
Rigging elements
Rigging elements or procedures are not presented in this document.
Refer to the
KIVA system rigging manual
.
1.5
Software application
SOUNDVISION
Proprietary acoustical and mechanical 3D modeling software.
LA NETWORK MANAGER
Remote control and monitoring of amplified controllers.
