L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC Manual Version 4
6/29/2005
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2.4 V-DOSC COVERAGE MODELING USING SOUNDVISION
L-ACOUSTICS SOUNDVISION is a proprietary 3D software program dedicated to the modeling of
the entire L-ACOUSTICS product line - including V-DOSC, dV-DOSC, KUDO, ARCS, XT and MTD
enclosures. Designed with a convenient, intuitive graphical user interface, SOUNDVISION allows for
the calculation of sound pressure level (SPL) and coverage mapping for complex sound system or
venue configurations.
Room geometry and loudspeaker locations are defined in 3D and simplified operating modes allow the
user to work in 2D to rapidly enter data. According to user preference, either horizontal (plan) or
vertical (cut) views can be selected to enter room coordinates or to define loudspeaker
placement/aiming. SPL plus coverage mapping are then based on direct sound calculations over the
defined audience geometry.
SOUNDVISION features a user-friendly interface with multiple toolboxes that allow for convenient
entry of room and loudspeaker data while at the same time displaying coverage or mapping results
along with 2D Cutview, Target and Source Cutview information. All toolboxes can be displayed
simultaneously, providing the user with a complete control interface that allows for rapid system
optimization.
Using sophisticated modeling algorithms, SOUNDVISION offers several levels of support. Due to its
speed and ease-of-use, “Impact” mode is well-suited to the needs of touring sound engineers and
touring sound companies. More detailed information is available in “SPL Mapping” mode, providing an
invaluable tool for the audio consultant or sound designer. For the installer, the physical properties
provided in “Mechanical Data” mode provide useful practical information for fixed installation
applications.
Impact mode coverage is based on the -6 dB directivity over a 1-10 kHz operating bandwidth (at 5
degree angular resolution) and allows for immediate visualization of system coverage and SPL
distribution. Optimum SPL contours are highlighted within the displayed -6 dB coverage pattern (filled
circles corresponding to the -3 dB coverage pattern) in order to facilitate the implementation of
multiple source installations. For offstage LL/RR V-DOSC or dV-DOSC arrays (or distributed sound
reinforcement design using coaxial loudspeakers), the goal is to align the filled circles in order to have
even coverage.
Note: V-DOSC geometric data is different in SOUNDVISION versus ARRAY 2004. In order to have
consistent coordinate references for all L-ACOUSTICS products, the convention adopted for SOUNDVISION
is that X=0 and bumper elevation coordinates are referenced to the front of the top V-DOSC and site
angles are referenced to the centre of each enclosure. Please see figure 51 for details. For dV-DOSC, figure
49 still applies.
Mapping mode provides a color-coded representation of the SPL distribution over the defined room
geometry and allows for visualization of the coverage of individual loudspeakers as well as the
interference between multiple loudspeakers. In mapping mode, the user can select individual 1/3
octave bandwidths, unweighted or A-weighted SPL, or any frequency range between 100 – 10k Hz.
Typically the 1-10 kHz bandwidth SPL mapping is considered to provide a good representation of
system performance since this frequency bandwidth is primarily responsible for perceived system
intelligibility and clarity.
To illustrate the V-DOSC coverage, Figure 52 shows SPL mappings at octave band frequencies for an
array of 12 V-DOSC enclosures (angles top-to-bottom = 4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,3). For this example, the
V-DOSC array is perpendicular to a target plan having dimensions of 35 x 100 metres at a 30 metre
throw distance (imagine the V-DOSC array firing at a large wall). Coverage is seen to be stable and
well-defined above 1 kHz while becoming progressively more omnidirectional at lower frequencies.
Figure 53 shows impact mode coverage and band-averaged SPL mappings for the array of 12 V-DOSC
enclosures pictured in Fig. 52. Impact coverage provides a good representation of the octave band
mappings seen in Fig. 52 for frequencies higher than 2 kHz. For this reason, impact mode is
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