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Re: Pro line arrays [message #24033 is a reply to message #24023] Wed, 14 November 2007 09:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Anonymous
After reading your recent posts, you need to define in more detail
on what is your 'live sound' goals are.... 10 people venue? 1000 people? etc.

For instance, if you are doing this;
http://www.2-tickets.com/venues/VerizonWirelessAmphitheater_SA.jpg

Then you better score some pro audio arrays

If you are doing this;
http://www.lakeofthewoodsmuseum.ca/portal/uploadedImages/Sub_Portals/Museum/Events/Concert_Outside_Large.jpg

Then a DIY project will work nicely and it doesn't have to be
super fancy.



Re: Pro line arrays [message #24034 is a reply to message #24023] Wed, 14 November 2007 11:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bill Wassilak is currently offline  Bill Wassilak
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Right now I'm working on a cheap line array for pro sound using Dayton 165's, 6.5" woofers 8 of them, and for the tweeter line it's just going to be piezos.

Re: Pro line arrays [message #24035 is a reply to message #24030] Wed, 14 November 2007 16:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rick Craig is currently offline  Rick Craig
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The design fundamentals are the same for home or live sound but the demands are quite different. Covering a deeper and wider space means longer lines and high output capability. Directionality is also more important because of acoustics (potential for feedback and speech intelligibility). Some pro audio companies curve the arrays to control the vertical directivity plus they often use DSP "steering" to manipulate the output and delay on the drivers within the line.

As long as you have a design that can provide the right coverage, sensitivity, and output capability then you should be fine. Determine your needs in those areas then look for a design that is a good fit.

Re: Pro line arrays [message #24036 is a reply to message #24029] Thu, 15 November 2007 16:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
FredT is currently offline  FredT
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The woofer arrays of the Straight 8 and the Art Array have good power handling capacity. The slot loaded compression tweeter with a higher order crossover would be more suitable for pro use than the Art Array's Vifa dome with its first order crossover.

Re: Pro line arrays [message #24037 is a reply to message #24034] Thu, 15 November 2007 20:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Why would you use piezos when you can get Dayton ND20's for only $3.50 each in groups?

Re: Pro line arrays [message #24038 is a reply to message #24037] Fri, 16 November 2007 11:16 Go to previous message
Bill Wassilak is currently offline  Bill Wassilak
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Thanks for the tip, I'll check those out.

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