Definition

Type

Select a bumper from the default bumper data available in the library file; alternatively, select <Generic> to create a bumper with custom data and then save the bumper as a custom bumper in the library file.

Select Import to import predefined bumper data only (such as width and weight) from a default content library file or other file containing bumpers. The Import Bumper Type dialog box opens to select the file and type. A symbol is not imported from the file; only data is added.

Select None to have no bumper included in the speaker array, such as for ground-stacked speakers or speakers with built-in hardware for installation.

Brand

Specifies the bumper manufacturer

Model

Specifies the manufacturer’s information

Save Type to Library

Saves the current bumper configuration as a new bumper type; enter the name of the bumper type. This custom bumper can then be selected from the Type list.

Delete Type from Library

Removes the speaker currently selected in Type from the library file; the current parameters remain as set, and the type becomes <Generic>

Attributes

Total Width

Indicates the width of the entire bumper

Rear Width

Sets the width of the bumper at the back of the bumper

Total Depth

Specifies the total depth of the bumper

Side Depth

Sets the depth of the bumper at the side

Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the bumper

Hardware Width

Sets the width of the bumper hardware (brackets)

Weight

Specifies the bumper weight

Preview

Displays a preview of the bumper, which updates as parameters change; the arrow indicates the front face

Definition

Type

Select a speaker from the default speaker data available in the library file; alternatively, select <Generic> to create a speaker with custom data and then save the speaker as a custom speaker in the library file.

Select Import to import predefined speaker data only (such as width and weight) from a default content library file or other file containing speakers. The Import Speaker Type dialog box opens to select the file and type. A symbol is not imported from the file; only data is added

Brand

Specifies the speaker manufacturer

Model

Specifies the manufacturer’s information

Save Type to Library

Saves the current speaker configuration as a new speaker type; enter the name of the speaker type. This custom speaker can then be selected from the Type list.

Delete Type from Library

Removes the speaker currently selected in Type from the library file; the current parameters remain as set, and the type becomes <Generic>

Attributes

Front Width/Height

Indicates the width and height of the front face of the speaker

Back Width/Height

Indicates the width and height of the back face of the speaker; the back face cannot be larger than the front face

Depth

Specifies the speaker depth

Flip Orientation

Rotates the speaker 90° to place the speaker on its side

Tilt Reference

For speakers in an array, sets the reference for tilting the speaker to either the front or back face

Weight

Indicates the weight of the speaker

Self-Powered

Indicates whether the speaker uses an internal or remote amplifier

Dispersions

Override Vertical Dispersion(s) with Array Angles

Calculates the dispersion based on the array’s Angle Relative to Preceding value for each speaker set on the Array tab, rather than the individual speaker’s vertical dispersion angles

Expanded Dispersion

When selected, allows you to enter range notes and dispersion area information for up to three ranges; deselect to enter only Overall information

Range 1/2/3

Enter notes for three dispersion ranges, such as a frequency range, key frequency, or crossover point. When Expanded Dispersion is deselected, the range is automatically set to Overall and only one set of notes can be entered

Horiz./Vert. Dispersion

Enter the horizontal and vertical dispersion angle(s), from 0 to 180°; ranges 2 and 3 are only available when Expanded Dispersion is selected

Throw Distance

Sets the throw distance reference for the dispersion lines; ranges 2 and 3 are only available when Expanded Dispersion is selected

Preview

Displays a preview of the speaker, which updates as parameters change; the arrow indicates the front face

Array Support

Specify how the speaker array is supported: Flown-Motors, Flown-Crank Lift, Ground-Stacked, or Tripod. Flown arrays place the speakers below the bumper. Ground-stacked arrays are inserted above the bumper. Arrays supported by a tripod do not include a bumper.

Bumper Type

Displays the bumper type that was selected on the Bumper tab (does not apply to tripod-supported arrays)

Bumper Angle

Sets the angle of the bumper, establishing a starting angle for the top mounting (does not apply to tripod-supported arrays)

First Speaker Shift

Controls the offset of the speaker stack from the bumper. Enter a positive value to shift the speaker stack towards the rear of the bumper; enter a negative value to offset the speaker stack towards the front of the bumper.

Tripod Height

For tripod-supported arrays, specifies the height at the top of the tripod

Definition

Lists the speakers that make up the array and their relative and actual dispersion angles, in order from top to bottom starting from below the bumper. Add speakers to the list by selecting one or more from the Speaker Types to Add list, and then clicking Add/Swap Speaker(s). To re-order the speakers, click the # column of the speaker to be moved, and drag it up or down the list. A horizontal line indicates where the speaker will be inserted in the current order.

Speaker Types to Add

Lists the speaker(s) defined on the Speaker tabs. These speakers are available for placement in the array.

Add/Swap Speaker(s)

Adds one or more selected speakers to the array; to swap speakers, select the speaker(s) to be replaced in the Definition list first. To add speakers without swapping, ensure that no speakers are highlighted in the Definition list.

Type Counts

Lists the number of each type of speaker, as well as the total number of speakers, included in the array

Delete Speaker(s)

Deletes the speaker(s) selected in the Definition list

Angle Relative to Preceding

Sets the angle of the speaker(s) selected in the Definition list. Individual speakers have range dispersion angle settings, but these can be overridden to use this angle set for the array instead. The Rel° and Act° angles in the Definition list update to reflect the current speaker angles.

Preview

Displays a preview of the speaker array, which updates as parameters change; the arrows indicate the front face

Array Details

Column ID

Specifies a name for the bumper-speaker combination that makes up the array

Location

Indicates the array location (such as Downstage Right)

Purpose

Indicates the purpose of the array (such as Center Fill)

Rack

Enter notes about the rack driving the speaker

Drive Line

Indicates information about the drive line feeding signal to the speaker

Notes

Enter miscellaneous notes such as rental source or stock number

Configure Array

Opens the Array Detail and Configuration dialog box, to view and edit speaker array parameters

Current Types

Lists the bumper and speakers that make up the array, along with speaker counts

Total Weight

Displays the total weight of all the array components, including the bumper; click Insert Speakers if not displayed

Bottom Box Trim

Displays the vertical trim of the bottom speaker; click Insert Speakers if not displayed

Listening Height

Sets the listening height reference for the speakers’ dispersion lines. Listening height must be less than any speaker’s elevation (Z value).

Override A/B/C Vert. Disp. with Array Angles

Calculates the dispersion based on the array’s Angle Relative to Preceding value for each speaker set on the Array tab, rather than the individual speaker’s vertical dispersion angles

Show Dispersion for Range 1/2/3

Draws the top, bottom, left, and right dispersion lines for each of the three dispersion ranges selected for display, for each speaker (or the Overall range if expanded dispersion is not selected). When applicable, a center reference line is drawn for each of the three dispersion ranges, for each of the speaker models in the array. An outline or hatch pattern representing the listening area coverage “shadow” is drawn when the throw distance and the vertical dispersion and tilt angles allow the speaker to cover the area at or below the Listening Height.

Show Dispersion Hatch

Displays hatch fills in the coverage shadow of each enabled dispersion range

Class Speaker Array Parts

When first selected, automatically creates classes for the different parts of the speaker, for appearance and visibility control. This allows portions of the cabinets, grills, and other elements to be set to visible, grayed, or invisible. Different textures can be applied to the different part classes (Renderworks required), for a highly realistic appearance. Once the classes have been created, this check box toggles whether class visibility changes apply to the selected speaker object. You may need to click Update to view any changes.

Parts Classes Prefix

When speaker parts are classed, enter a prefix for the class names so that they are sorted together

Insert Speakers

The first time the speaker array is created, click Insert Speakers after exiting the Array Detail and Configuration dialog box, to add the speakers to the array

Text Options

Opens the Text Options dialog box, to enable the display and format the text of labels; see Formatting Speaker Object Labels

Default Text Position

Restores text labels to their default positions

Update

Updates the object when changes have been made to the Object Info palette parameters. For example, you may need to refresh the display to update the dispersion ranges and hatch after overriding the dispersion calculations.