Point Source Array Modules
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Introduction To VARIA
The VARIA loudspeaker family includes three full-range array
modules and a 15 inch subwoofer. All have been designed to of-
fer the ultimate in versatility and performance.
The VA/VX101-7 long-throw module features a closely controlled
7.5 degree vertical dispersion ideal for long-throw applications. It
is most commonly used at the top of high power vertical arrays.
The VA/VX101-15 with 15 degrees of vertical coverage is a
medium throw module and is most often used in the center of
vertical arrays or in stand alone systems.
The VA/VX101-22 has 22.5 degrees of vertical coverage and is
the most versatile of the array modules. In vertical arrays it is
used at the bottom of the array to provide near-field coverage;
stood upright and mated with other modules, it becomes a com-
pact but powerful horizontal array.
All three models offer a wide range of horizontal coverage op-
tions. A 90
o
waveguide is standard but 60
o
and 120
o
are also
available along with revolutionary 60
o
to 90
o
and 120
o
to 90
o
transitional waveguides. The transitional waveguides produce a
trapezoidal coverage pattern ideally suited for many square and
rectangular rooms and often eliminate the need for additional
side or down-fill loudspeakers.
The VA/VX15S is a powerful 15 inch subwoofer that doubles as a
Vertical Control
Horizontal Control
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 platform for
flown vertical arrays. VA/VX15S, 15" subwoofers can be flown
alongside, behind, or at the top of the array, depending on the
requirements. Universal hardware allows for cardioid arrays to be
assembled as and when the need arises. Simply flip one or more
subs within the array and adjust the onboard DSP to provide a
highly directional low frequency array.
VARIA loudspeakers may be self-powered with a powerful,
built-in SA-series amplifier equipped with RHAON II digital signal
processing, control and supervision or they may be passive,
including an optional, passive crossover, for use with external
amplification.
The VARIA approach is based on the use of 3 different shape
cabinets, each having a vertical coverage pattern that is comple-
mentary to the cabinet shape. Thus, the VA/VX101-7 has 7.5º
sides and 7.5º vertical coverage. The -15 modules have 15º sides
with 15º coverage and the -22 modules have 22.5o sides with
22.5o coverage. The closely controlled vertical coverage allows
the output of modules in tight packed vertical arrays to sum co-
herently; thus three 15º modules provide 45o
of vertical coverage,
just as two 22.5 modules provide 45o of vertical coverage.
