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VA101-7 & VX101-7

VA101-15 & VX101-15
VA101-22 & VX101-22

VA101-22/75A & VX101-22/75A

VA15S & VX15S Subwoofer

Users Manual

MODULAR INSTALLATION ARRAYS

 

Summary of Contents for VARIA VA101-15

Page 1: ...VA101 7 VX101 7 VA101 15 VX101 15 VA101 22 VX101 22 VA101 22 75A VX101 22 75A VA15S VX15S Subwoofer Users Manual MODULAR INSTALLATION ARRAYS ...

Page 2: ...LE OF CONTENTS Introduction To VARIA 3 The VARIA Hardware 4 Ground Stacked 6 Vertical Line Arrays 6 Horizontal Arrays 8 Software 9 Rear Panel Connections Controls 10 DSP Settings 12 Model Number Horizontal Coverage Cross Reference 15 ...

Page 3: ...Adaptive Directivity Ultimate Control 3 Cabinet Angles for Vertical Control 7 5 15 22 5 5 Waveguide Options for Horizontal Control 60 90 120 Standard Waveguides 60 to 90 90 to 120 Transitional Waveguides 3 System Configurations Vertical Modular Point Source Array Horizontal Modular Point Source Array Modular Line Array System 7 5º 15º 22 5º base for floor standing systems or as a suspension platfo...

Page 4: ...ows one to literally build a custom loudspeaker to match the room Using combinations of the VA101 7 enclosure with five choices of horizontal coverage angles VARIA offers exceptional vertical coverage precision while allowing the horizontal coverage to be shaped as well Rigging Connectors RHANG VA101 Flying Frame for VARIA Arrays RHANG VA101H Hardware for VARIA Horizontal Arrays Use one kit for 2 ...

Page 5: ...ithin each side wall in a sandwich scheme The inside steel plate includes captive locking PEM nuts that accept the M8 stainless steel screws provided Each module includes 12 of these screw positions and this provides a framework for easy and safe arrays Once configured the array side walls become a steel superstructure Modules are connected to each other with connecting plates The most common is t...

Page 6: ... this fashion VARIA also offers a choice of horizontal coverage patterns 90º is standard but 60º is offered for when the audience area is long and narrow and 120º for when a broader pattern is needed VARIA also recognizes that in many cases a trapezoidal pattern is needed one wider in the front of the room and narrower in the rear and offers waveguides that transition smoothly from 60º to 90º and ...

Page 7: ...g requirements include bridles or odd angles the RHANG frame is required When utilized prop erly arrays of up to 2000 lb can be assembled with both the standard and WR versions RHANG The RHANG frame connects directly to any of the VARIA enclosures in the same manner as the other connectors M8 bolts Once connected rigging hardware can be used to connect to any of the eight 15 16 24 mm holes in the ...

Page 8: ...ules for 135º of horizontal coverage To assemble a horizontal array stand the cabinets on end and connect them together using MPS connectors The RHANG VA101H is used to provide easy rigging points on top of a horizontal array in any position These come in sets of 2 along with the M8 x 45mm HEX bolts needed for installation and are added to the array in addition to the MPS connectors The MPS connec...

Page 9: ... field Software All self powered VARIA loudspeakers include RHAON II System Manager software combining individual loudspeaker control supervision of self powered loudspeaker systems and digital audio distribution RHAON II puts you in total control of A powerful DSP inside each VARIA loudspeaker that includes eight bands of parametric EQ high and low frequency shelving filters in put level control ...

Page 10: ...t the listening area As a general rule use Flat when working with a single cabinet plus 6 when using 2 cabinets in a small array and plus 9 in arrays having 3 or more cabinets You can also set the upper cabinets in an array to 9 dB and the bottom one to 6 dB or Flat to optimize the coverage High Frequency Level Control VX101 Connections Screw Terminal Strip Inputs Looping In Out Neutrik 4 Pin Spea...

Page 11: ...set has loaded PRESS HOLD for 10 seconds TO RESET In order to assist with troubleshooting the loudspeaker or amplifier we have included a reset function This reset function clears all user memory wipes any DSP settings in working memory and recalls preset 00 bringing the unit back to its factory settings Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds to initiate the reset The display will turn off the lou...

Page 12: ...MP LF HF VX101 7 0 dB 11 dB 1 5 kHz 0 4 3 0 530mS NONE NORMAL NORMAL 0 4 0 4 3 4 0 dB 3 dB VX101 7 VX15S DSP Settings Suggested DSP settings for VX101 7 line array modules and their companion VX15S subwoofer combinations appear below Note that these would not apply to self powered VA101 7 modules with their built in DSP NOTES 1 The EQ settings shown are for a single array module and may need fine ...

Page 13: ...on VX15S subwoofer combinations appear below Note that these would not apply to self powered VA101 15 modules with their built in DSP AMP GAIN OUTPUT DELAY POLARITY CROSSOVER CENTER FREQUENCY 60 Hz HP 1 7 kHz LP 1 7 kHz HP NONE TYPE BUTTERWORTH LINKWITZ RILEY LINKWITZ RILEY NONE SLOPE 24 dB Oct 24 dB Oct 24 dB Oct NONE EQ 1 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT EQ 2 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST...

Page 14: ...idth BOOST CUT EQ 2 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT EQ 3 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT EQ 4 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT VX101 22 0 dB 0 530mS NORMAL 125 Hz 0 4 4 0 dB 520 Hz 0 4 1 5 dB 1 1 kHz 5 4 0 dB 1 8 kHz 3 2 0 dB 1 5 dB 13 kHz 7 9 dB 3 4 dB 2 6 kHz 4 4 dB 4 7 kHz 35 WIRED AS BI AMP LF HF 7 5 dB NONE NORMAL 1 7 kHz NOTES 1 The EQ settings shown are for a single array modu...

Page 15: ... 120o H VA101 15 69 R 60o to 90o H Transitional VA101 15 912 R 90o to 120o H Transitional VX101 15 Series VX101 15 6 60o H VX101 15 9 90o H VX101 15 12 120o H VX101 15 69 60o to 90o Hl Transitional VX101 15 912 90o to 120o H Transitional VA101 22 Series VA101 22 6 R 60o H VA101 22 9 R 90o H VA101 22 12 R 120o H VA101 22 69 R 60o to 90o H Transitional VA101 22 912 R 90o to 120o H Transitional VX101...

Page 16: ...ng to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The lightning flash with ar rowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to ...

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