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LVH-900AP (Active Plus, Dual Cabinet) ALC

configuration

This article provides step-by-step instructions for configuring Biamp's Community ALC (Amplified Loudspeaker
Controller) for operation with the LVH-900AP series of Beamforming Venue Horns.

Overview

The LVH-900AP "Active Plus" models generally require 11 amplifier channels.

Two ALC1604D 4-channel amplifiers need to be configured as bridged mono for the four LF sections. One ALC404D is
used in 4-channel mode to drive the three mid-frequency sections and one ALC404D is used to drive the four high-
frequency sections in the cabinets. A total of 11 speaker level pairs most commonly drives the dual cabinet array.

All band pass filters, FIR filters, and limiters are included in the ALC presets. The user has the option to apply an input
EQ across the 11 amplifier channels for tuning and commissioning in the ArmoníaPlus software. Equalization must be
applied to the full 2-cabinet array to maintain the intended beamforming.

Care must be taken when recalling the three separate files from the speaker library. There is one file each for LF, MF,
and HF.

Each ALC must have its input matrix configured after loading the presets. It is highly recommended to use the same
Dante or Analog input to drive each ALC, per dual cabinet system for ease of integration and to maintain the
beamforming.

Powersoft ArmoníaPlus 2.0 software is required for programming. Always download the latest amplifier and speaker
preset files from the A+ Marketplace to ensure you have the most up to date Beamforming presets. Should a firmware
update be required for your ALC, you must have an active internet connection.

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Summary of Contents for Active Plus LVH-900AP Series

Page 1: ...ser has the option to apply an input EQ across the 11 amplifier channels for tuning and commissioning in the Armon aPlus software Equalization must be applied to the full 2 cabinet array to maintain t...

Page 2: ...ton at the top of the screen and select the desired Community Professional speaker model to add There are 3 separate files for LF MF and HF that must be added to the workspace 4 The speakers will appe...

Page 3: ...lete an item 8 To switch the ALC1604D amplifier to Bridge mode activate the Link button at the bottom of the screen 9 Use CTRL Left Click and highlight channel 1 2 3 4 and the same on the 2nd 1604D 10...

Page 4: ...sign the Advanced Group to the speakers for system equalization click the Assign button on it then click each speaker 16 Once the Advance Group is assigned to the speakers it will look like this The A...

Page 5: ...ed to amplifier outputs as shown here the band passes limiting and Beamforming settings are loaded into the amplifier channels 24 Double check your work to ensure it will match the speaker wiring prio...

Page 6: ...the EQ tab at the bottom far right of the Tune screen you will be brought to the Input EQ for the system Beamforming presets have a preset 50Hz High Pass filter 31 A number of filter types may be sel...

Page 7: ...same input for all 3 cabinet sections 35 Adjust your input matrix as appropriate for your application Double clicking on an input it will turn it up to 0 dB You may manually adjust the matrix level a...

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