Martin Audio Wavefront W8CT, Application Manual

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(5) Alternative set-up for wide venues
Splayed WSX arrays for wide horizontal coverage.
Example 5 shows a set-up for a TV shoot in a similar wide venue where sight-lines
are critical. Note the lower profile, splayed left and right WSX arrays.
4.8.1 System alignment
As with all sound system components, a few moments setting up the subwoofer
system for smooth coverage and maximum impact will ensure that the mix operator is
hearing a true representation of the auditorium sound and save a lot of surprises and
head scratching later.
In all cases...
1) Set the main L&R WSX stacks to match the main L&R system farfield levels
around 120Hz, fine-tuning system delays as required.
2) Set the L&R stack front-fills to balance the main L&R s WSXs in the
nearfield - again, using system delays as required.
3) Set the flown centre-fills to balance the main L&R s WSXs in the
centre midfield/mix position.
4) Set the apron-fill loudspeakers to focus the central nearfield region. For opera
recitals, some of these may be used for voice imaging only and be
progressively delayed to the principal vocal microphone position.
5) Set the apron WSX levels to match the band/orchestra apron-fill loudspeakers
around 120Hz.
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