Point Source Array Modules
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Introduction To VARIAi
The VARIAi loudspeaker family includes 3 full-range array modules and
a 15 inch subwoofer. All have been designed to offer the ultimate in
versatility and performance.
The VA / VAX101i-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 / VAX101i-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 / VAX101i-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 compact but powerful horizontal
array.
All 3 models offer a wide range of horizontal coverage options. 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.
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
The VA / VAX15Si is a powerful 15 inch subwoofer that doubles as a
base for floor standing systems or as a suspension platform for flown
vertical arrays. VA/VAX15Si 15” subwoofers can be flown alongside, be
-
hind, 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.
VARIAi loudspeakers may be self powered with a powerful built-in bi-
amplifier equipped with RHAON digital signal processing, control and
supervision or they may be passive, including a passive crossover, for
use with external amplification.
The VARIAi approach is based on the use of 3 different shape cabi-
nets, each having a vertical coverage pattern that is complementary
to the cabinet shape. Thus, the VA/VAX101i-7 has 7.5º sides and 7.5º
vertical coverage. The -15 modules have 15
o
sides with 15
o
coverage
and the -22 modules have 22.5
o
sides with 22.5
o
coverage. The closely
controlled vertical coverage allows the output of modules in tight packed
vertical arrays to sum coherently; thus three 15
o
modules provide 45
o
of vertical coverage, just as two 22.5 modules provide 45
o
of vertical
coverage.
