Community VERIS Series - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 22
VERIS APPLICATIONS
In choosing the right VERIS product for your application, the initial factors to consider are
the size of the venue, the style of music and speech to be reproduced, and the location(s)
of the loudspeaker(s).
In smaller venues with less demanding musical styles, one can usually achieve excellent
results with the VERIS12 and the VERIS15 models. A good rule of thumb is to use a pair of
these models for venues that host up to approximately 200 persons.
By adding a second pair of either the VERIS12 or VERIS15, venues that host as many as
300 to 400 persons can be effectively covered. Each pair of enclosures may be configured
side-by-side or one over another, to produce additional forward radiated power.
In rooms that are particularly wide but shallow in depth, a second pair may be required
simply to obtain the necessary horizontal coverage, even if overall power is not an issue.
The VERIS15, with its 15” cone driver, will provide additional low-frequency content than
that of the VERIS12, which has a 12” cone driver, resulting in a richer, fuller response.
However, if either model is to be used with the VERIS210S or VERIS212S subwoofers, the
difference in the response between the VERIS12 and the VERIS15 will be minimal.
VERIS32 and VERIS35 models are true three-way designs, employing horn loaded mid-
range drivers in addition to their horn loaded high-frequency drivers. This design yields
better directional control than a two-way system. The added directionality is an asset in
reverberant rooms where it’s important to keep the sound energy off of the walls, floor and
ceiling, and/or when there’s a need to cover long distances, either indoors or out.
The larger VERIS35 with its 15” cone driver will provide deeper low-frequency response
than that of the VERIS32 which employs a 12” cone driver, but here again the difference in
response will be minimal if either model is used with a VERIS subwoofer.
The small VERIS6 and VERIS8 loudspeakers are ideal for small rooms (25 – 75 persons), as
well as for distributed systems in large rooms. They can also be used as ‘delay speakers,’
augmenting a larger system to balance out the levels from the front of the room to the rear
of the room. The practice of driving small speakers through a delay line is used in many
theatrical systems, concert hall systems, and houses of worship. It gives the installer a
powerful tool when it comes time to equalize and balance the system.
In large rooms, and especially those in which the acoustical conditions are not ideal, we
strongly recommend the use of under-balcony delay speakers, over-balcony delay
speakers, front fill speakers, etc. In areas of the room that are too far away from the
primary loudspeaker(s) to enjoy clear intelligibility, the addition of local, delay speakers can
do wonders in solving problems.
The VERIS26 and VERIS28 models provide twice the woofer cone area of their smaller
cousins. The second woofer cone provides more overall power with greater bass response.
These models are a good choice for distributed music systems, such as in health clubs,
bars, restaurants and the like.
The VERIS line includes two subwoofers; the 210S employs dual 10” drivers, while the
212S features dual 12” drivers. Either model will add greatly increased power and
extended low-frequency response to the VERIS full-range loudspeaker(s) that it’s used
with.
The smaller of the two, the 210S, is characterized by a tight, punchy sound, while the
larger 212S adds a deeper low end, but still with a very rapid transient response. When
using multiple subwoofers, such as two or three on each side of a stage, it’s best to keep
the enclosures stacked or positioned tightly together for maximum mutual coupling.
If an external electronic crossover is employed, the use of a subwoofer will free up the low-
frequency power demand on the full-range loudspeaker(s), thereby increasing output
capability in the upper bass range. An electronic crossover will also reduce
intermodulation
distortion
in the amplifiers, resulting in much improved sonic performance.
Note: The guidelines referred to above are “rules of thumb only.” Performance
will vary based on room acoustics, room geometry (particularly ceiling height),
the location of the loudspeaker(s), the size and type of the amplifiers, and the
stylistic demands of the music and speech that are to be reproduced.