9
Flying subwoofers at both the top and bottom of an array allows for the creation of a dipolar array, providing signif-
icant pattern control through the sub bass passband. A dipolar array results when direct radiating devices are spaced
such that their center-to-center distance is equivalent to one half wavelength within the operating bandwidth.
Dipolar sub array
3x KF750
1x SB750
1x SB750
1x KF755
Sub frequencies have very long wavelengths. As a result, dipolar subwoofer arrays are not typically possible.
However, by flying SB750’s both at the top and the bottom of a KF700 Series array, dipolar array can be created,
providing pattern control as low as 40Hz.
This configuration is not generally recommended when more than four rows of KF700 Series modules are being
used in the full range array because the dipolar array grows too large and pattern control becomes excessive in the
upper sub bass range with pronounced lobes above and below the cluster. This limits the ability to project sub
frequency information upward to the far reaches of the venue, significantly reduces the subwoofer output in the
front rows of the venue and reduces gain before feedback from mics onstage.
When SB750’s are used above and below four rows of KF700 modules, the slight near field attenuation can be
addressed by adding delay to the bottom rows of SB750, in essence steering the subwoofer lobe to the desired
location. In a small to medium arena, 6.5msec of delay on the bottom row of SB750’s forces the greatest subwoofer
output to FOH while providing tremendous impact in the near field and still covering the back of the venue.
Subs flown below an array
3x KF750
2x SB750
1x KF755
Multiple rows of SB750’s can also be flown from the bottom of the array. These subwoofers provide both the
coverage and impact associated with ground stacking with minimal sightline interference. However, flying the
entire array out to the desired height for optimal front fill coverage may place the rows of SB750’s too low for some
venues and associated staging.
Содержание KF750 Series
Страница 2: ......