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White Paper: VUE al-CLASS of Scalable Line Arrays: ACOUSTIC LINEARITY Developed at a Systems Engineering Level (PDF) 0.00 KB 6843 downloads

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The Acoustic Linearity White Paper covers the development of line array loudspeakers from the 1930’s work of Wolfe, I. and Malter, L. on “Directional Radiation of Sound”, through Continuous Source Topology (CST™) technology as applied in the VUE al-Class systems. The paper offers an in-depth view of VUE’s guiding engineering principles used to build upon the existing body of work to bring line array design to the next level.

The VUE team, headed by Michael Adams (Design Chief), details how the al-Class systems achieve a consistent acoustical signature regardless of acoustic elements selected. Additionally the paper covers all aspects of system engineering including horn design, transducer technology, amplifier and dsp integration, VLF (Very Low Frequency) Support Platforms, control software, beam forming and suspension methods.

The paper is intended to enable sound designers, audio consultants, and systems engineers better comprehend the latest advancements in vertical array systems and their deployment. “As the live sound market becomes exceedingly sophisticated, understanding the technologies that push the status quo is increasingly important for consultants, integrators and end-users,” explains Michael Adams, chief engineer for VUE Audiotechnik. “This white paper explores all the critical pieces of a complete line array solution, focusing on achieving optimal performance (in the field) beyond simply tackling sound pressure level.”

VUE al-Class family of line arrays is the practical application of Acoustic Linearity. Our guiding engineering principles and system design platforms coupled with practical suspension techniques ensure a consistent acoustical signature, regardless of the combination of al-Class acoustic elements selected. Advanced DSP and networking connectivity have been integrated into the entire al-Class, ensuring an advanced yet intuitive user interface in SystemVUE Software, enabling professional sound system specialists in both portable and fixed applications to reliably design event- or venue-specific solutions.

The Acoustic Linearity White Paper can also help understand the long-term benefits for any-sized sound company by maximizing inventory usability through loudspeaker system scalability.

CST Diagram

More info on the al-Class family of products:

al-4 Subcompact Line Array System

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  • hero-al-4-16box-page-180Ultra-compact dual 4-inch Kevlar/Neodymium woofers and a Truextent® beryllium diaphragm neodymium compression driver
  • Companion V4 Systems Engine provides power for up to eight al-4 acoustic elements as well as 64-bit DSP
  • Onboard networking via SystemVUE control and monitoring software, Dante Audio networking

Learn more about the al-4 Subcompact Line Array System
Learn more about the al-4SB Flyable Subwoofer System

al-8 Compact Line Array System

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  • al-8-web-180Dual 8-inch woofers, four 4-inch Kevlar/Neodymium MF drivers and dual 1-inch exit neodymium compression drivers with Truextent® beryllium diaphragm.
  • Companion V6 Systems Engine provides power for up to four al-8 acoustic elements as well as 64-bit DSP
  • Onboard networking via SystemVUE control and monitoring software, Dante Audio networking
  • Fully compatible with VUEPoint beam steering technology

Learn more about the al-8 Line Array System
Learn more about the al-8SB Flyable Subwoofer System

al-12 Large-format Line Array System

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  • KD-IMG_4060-group-2Dual 12-inch woofers, eight 4-inch Kevlar/Neodymium MF drivers and dual 3-inch exit neodymium compression drivers with Truextent® beryllium diaphragm.
  • Extremely Scalable System – combine al-12 acoustic elements with al-8s and al-4s to build  hybrid arrays.
  • New State-of the Art transducer technology
  • Integrated V3 System Engines with SystemVUE control and monitoring software, Dante Audio networking
  • Fully compatible with VUEPoint beam steering technology
  • Integrated flying hardware allows quick assembly of arrays.

Learn more about the al-12 Line Array System

VUEDrive™ Systems Engines

VUEDrive™ Systems Engines

VUEDrive™ Brings the Brains and the Brawn 

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The VUEDrive Systems Engines  consists of three models, including the 2-in/4-out V4 for use with the al-4, and the 2-in/6-out V6 for use with the al-8, and the new 1-in/3-out for use with the al-12. Both the V4 and V6 are available in either touring configuration (with front panel LCD interface) or installation configuration (without front panel LCD interface).

Learn more about the VUEDrive System Engines