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Operating Manual Pan Beam Series
2. Product description
The Pan Beam models PB 04/08/16/24/32/40/224/248/272/296 are active, digitally steerable
column speakers. The Pan Beam models PB S-208/-118 are active subwoofer systems. Via the
Pan Beam Setup software, the radiating characteristics of the column speakers can be influenced
individually in real time.
With the products from the Pan Beam series, you can achieve nearly constant alignment of the
volume within a large listening area and in doing so, direct the sound flexibly and precisely to the
corresponding listener plane(s). This characteristic of the speakers means, on the one hand, that
even when standing near the speaker, the listener does not need to withstand what is otherwise
a high and unpleasant sound pressure level. On the other hand, at larger distances, the listener
experiences uniform and clearly-audible sound reproduction with natural sound.
The defining features of Pan Beam products are:
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Perfect design
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Innovative technology
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High-performance DSP control
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Highest level of speech intelligibility and music reproduction
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Flexible and precise alignment (multi-beam technology)
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Efficient digital amplifiers
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Networking
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Flexibility through modularity
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Light weight
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Low power input and low quiescent current
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Integration in EN 60849 systems
2.1. Pan Beam
2.2. Beam steering technology
The combination of high-performance DSP technology and Pan Beam Setup control software allows
for the configuration of the vertical width and inclination angle of the beam. It is not necessary to
mechanically tilt the speaker, i.e. the speaker can be mounted vertically, e.g. on a wall.
In this, the length of the sound column determines the maximum bundling in low frequencies.
The longer an array is, the better the control over low frequencies.
2.3. Multi beam steering technology
From PB 08 and PB 248, the Pan Beam column speakers offer the capability of multi-beam steering
technology. This allows for the generation of more than one beam from one column. As a result,
the beam energy can be ideally distributed among the surfaces onto which sound is projected, e.g.
orchestra level, first balcony, second balcony in the theater. Where required, each of the beams
generated can be defined in terms of its volume.
2.4. Side lobe optimization
The Pan Beam column speakers offer a DSP function enabling the optimization of so-called side lobes.
In addition to the "max. SPL", there are also two additional functions available: “SPL + side lobe” and
“min. side lobe”. Through side lobe optimization, reflections caused by the physical characteristics of
the speaker, e.g. when mounting the unit near glass walls, can be reduced to a minimum.
USB
Serial port for connecting devices to a computer
Daisy chain cabling
In this type of cabling, devices are connected serially, i.e. in a circuit
General Purpose Interface (GPI)
A platform-independent circuit connection between devices from different manufacturers
