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SPECIFICATIONS
Aiming the Line Array
If a classic straight line array geometry is used, then aiming becomes critical; coverage pattern at high frequencies will only be about
7.5 feet tall for a set of six Versarray 112 cabinets. You will need to pick the 7.5 feet of vertical space you want covered very carefully,
and aim the array precisely. Here, use of an inexpensive laser pointer temporarily taped to the top and/or bottom of the array can be an
invaluable aiming aid.
If you have chosen one of the geometries that provide a smooth curvature and a relatively narrow vertical coverage, then aiming will
be more in line with the kinds of concerns and methods used for high Q point sources, but you still must pay attention to assuring that
seating areas of primary concern are within that pattern.
If you have chosen one of the dual radius curvatures, the top section will be handling the long throw coverage, and the bottom section
will be providing the short throw coverage. Once again, use of the familiar tools for aiming point sources and clusters will be helpful here,
as long as you realize that you have two different coverage zones.
Peavey has teamed with EASE Focus software to provide you access to line array aiming software for configuring your Peavey Versarray
system. Check with your Peavey representative, or visit the Peavey web site for download information.
Equalizing the Line Array
The sad truth of the matter is, you cannot EQ a line array using a single microphone position or even several different mic positions
averaged out, unless special techniques are used and fully understood. Due to the way a line array works, it just isn't very accurate to
try and use point source techniques for EQ.
It is strongly advised that you do not try to use a single mic placed out in the listening area, and use an RTA or other spectrum analyzer to
try and "fix" things, as the single mic location will create an erroneous impression of what is going on. Line arrays have special properties
that make equalizing via measurement much more difficult to do without taking a lot more variables into account.
Peavey provides proper settings for the Versarray system within our digital signal processors/crossovers, the VSX™ series and the
Digitool™ MX. These settings provide a nominally flat response from the Versarray system, and can be used as the best starting point
for line array use in most any venue. Once you have the system up and running with these settings, minor overall tonal balance changes
can be made BY EAR to suit that particular venue and situation.
Listen for overall EQ for the room only, which should involve simple tone control type adjustments, rather than several 1/3 octave EQ
or parametric EQ adjustments. Instead, the use of a shelf filter for boost or cut at the frequency extremes as a whole would be more
appropriate.
Processor Settings
Check with Peavey Electronics Corp., or visit the Peavey web site at http://www.peavey.com for the latest crossover and EQ setting
information.
Caution: Before attempting to suspend this speaker, consult a certified structural engineer. Speakers can fall from improper
suspension, resulting in serious injury and property damage. Use only the correct mating hardware. All associated rigging is
the responsibility of others.
The coupling brackets can be mated to the Versarray 112 cabinet brackets by using the supplied 1/4" x 20 x 1.25" hex head grade-5 bolts
OR by using the optionally available Quick Release Positive Lock Pins (Peavey part number 00594020 for a set of four pins). If more of
the grade-5 bolts are needed, please order Peavey part number 71501019.
If bolts are used, a lock washer should be placed between the bolt head and the bracket, and the bolt tightened firmly. If the Quick
Release Positive Lock Pins are used, they should be fully seated, so that the C-clamp near the middle of the pin has been placed nearly
flush with the side of the bracket. You should not be able to pull these pins out unless the center push-button is fully depressed.
On the following pages are diagrams of how the bolts/pins should be placed to achieve the various angles in which the rigging hardware
may be set. Note that once the angle has been set, that one of the pins in a rotation slot may be removed, and the cabinets flown with
two pins/bolts per cabinet/per side, for a total of 4 pins/bolts per side.
If you are not sure how to assemble the rigging or how to fly the array once it has been arrayed, consult a certified structural engineer.
Before you fly the array, be sure to inspect the rigging and flying hardware to insure that it is mechanically sound and has not been
damaged, there should be no significant distortion of the shape of the coupling brackets, cabinet brackets, or fly bar, and the hardware
should be checked for tightness.
IF ANY OF THE BRACKETS, OR THE FLY BAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR DISTORTED, DO NOT USE, AND DO NOT FLY THE ARRAY
UNTIL THEY CAN BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED!
DO NOT USE THE COUPLING BRACKETS AS HANDLES TO TRANSPORT THE CABINETS!
Use only the correct mating hardware. All associated rigging is the responsibility of others.
Versarray
112
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Using the Versarray 112
Assembling and Flying the Array
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