Storing an Array
As with the venue, the array(s) itself can also be stored independently from the venue.
This is useful if the there is a defined set design where the same arrays will always be used but the
venue will change from show to show. It allows the user to plot all of the arrays in a defined manner
and then drop and modify those arrays in different venues.
You must be in the “Array” tab to select this feature.
In the bottom left corner of the Array tab you will see two buttons. One button will save the current
array file to a name of your choosing and the other will open your array files to place in subsequent
venue layouts.
The Array tab now displays all of the data derived from Array Assistant. Angles, positions, placement,
etc., are all displayed and can be manually modified from this point.
Let’s take a look at some other features already at work on the design!
1) Hover your mouse over any of the surfaces in your design. You will notice that the SPL at that
particular location and the name of the surface will be displayed. This can be done anywhere in
the design regardless of whether or not you are hovering over an actual surface.
2) You can use the “Zoom” slider in the mapping display
area to zoom in on the design to get a closer look at
specific areas. This is helpful when the venue is very
large.
3) The “Y” location of the array can be modified. Useful
when you have a FOH location that is not center.
Matching the “Y” location of the mapping to the
location of FOH will reveal what the engineer will hear.
