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The system approach developed by L-ACOUSTICS
®
consists in offering a global solution that guarantee the highest and
most predictable level of performance at any step of loudspeaker system deployment: modeling, installation, and
operation. A complete L-ACOUSTICS
®
system includes enclosures, amplified controllers, cables, rigging system, and
software applications. The main components of a
KARA SYSTEM
are the following:
2.1
Loudspeaker enclosures
KARA
Full-range enclosure (50 Hz – 20 kHz),
2-way active, variable curvature WST
®
line source
SB18
High power compact subwoofer (down to 32 Hz)
SB28
High power subwoofer (down to 25 Hz)
Loudspeaker system design
Sound design aspects are beyond the scope of this document. However, the various applications of the
system will be based on the operating modes presented in this document.
2.2
Powering and driving system
LA8
Amplified controller with DSP, preset library and networking capabilities
LA-RAK
Touring rack containing three LA8, for power, audio signals and network distribution
Operating instructions
Refer to the
LA8
and
the
LA-RAK user manual
.
2.3
Loudspeaker cables
DO cables (DO.7, DO10, DO25)
8-point PA-COM
®
loudspeaker cables
respective lengths of 0.7m/2.3ft, 10m/32.8ft, and 25m/82ft
DOFILL-LA8
Breakout cable for two 2-way active enclosures
PA-COM
®
< 2 x SpeakON
®
DO3WFILL
Breakout cable for one 2-way active enclosure and two passive enclosures
PA-COM
®
< 3 x SpeakON
®
DOSUB-LA8
Breakout cable for four passive enclosures
PA-COM
®
< 4 x SpeakON
®
SP cables (SP.7, SP5, SP10, SP25)
4-point SpeakON
®
loudspeaker cables,
respective lengths of 0.7m/2.3ft, 5m/16.4ft, 10m/32.8ft and 25m/82ft
SP-Y1
Breakout cable for two passive enclosure
SpeakON
®
< 2 x SpeakON
®
Information about the connection of the enclosures to the LA amplifiers is given in this document.
Refer to the
LA8
and the
LA-RAK user manual
for detailed instructions about the whole cabling scheme,
including modulation cables and network.
2.4
Rigging elements
Rigging elements or procedures are not presented in this document.
According to the enclosure version, refer to the
KARA
®
or
KARAi SYSTEM rigging manual
.
2.5
Software applications
SOUNDVISION
3D acoustical and mechanical modeling
LA NETWORK MANAGER
Remote control and monitoring of amplified controllers
Using L-ACOUSTICS
®
software
Refer to the
SOUNDVISION user manual
and the
LA NETWORK MANAGER tutorial
.
