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Class, Layer, X, Y, Z, and Rotation: Settings similar to other Vectorworks® symbols and objects. ("Z" is the distance
from the drawing's ground plane to the bottom front center of the loudspeaker or to the bottom of the floor stand if
"Tripod" is chosen under "Support").
Type: A list of predefined loudspeakers. The only option is "<Generic>" unless you have saved custom loudspeaker types
to the Library using the Save to Library button (see below). If so, your additions will be listed here, as-well.
Selecting a stored type will populate many of the parameters below. Choosing the "Import..." option will cause the
"Import Speaker Type" dialog to open, which will allow loudspeaker data to be imported from appropriately-
configured Symbols in Vectorworks® files found in the "...Libraries/Defaults/Audio Tools/Speakers" folder.
Ceiling Speaker: Causes ceiling speakers to be created, as opposed to in addition to the standard "cabinet" type.
Brand and Model: Places for entering the loudspeaker brand and model.
Front Width and Front Height: The width and height of the front face of the loudspeaker. (Only available if "Ceiling
Speaker" is NOT selected.)
Back Width and Back Height: The width and height of the back face of the loudspeaker. (Only available if "Ceiling
Speaker" is NOT selected. Back Width and Back Height cannot be larger dimensions than the Front Width and
Front Height.)
Depth: The depth of the loudspeaker. (Only available if "Ceiling Speaker" is NOT selected.)
Grill Diameter: The diameter of a ceiling speaker's front grill. (Only available if "Ceiling Speaker" is selected.)
Cutout Diameter: A ceiling speakers cutout or "can" diameter. (Only available if "Ceiling Speaker" is selected.)
Height: A ceiling speaker's height (or, depth). (Only available if "Ceiling Speaker" is selected.)
Flip Orientation: Flips the loudspeaker to a "side-ways" orientation. (Only available if "Ceiling Speaker" is NOT
selected.)
Tilt Reference: The reference that AudioArray 2 uses when setting the tilts of each box in an array - either the front or back
face of the loudspeaker. (Only available if "Ceiling Speaker" is NOT selected.)
Weight (lb) or Weight (kg): The loudspeaker's weight. If the drawing units are Imperial, this should be entered in U.S.
pounds. If the drawing units are Metric, this should be entered in kilograms. When the weight is entered in a given
unit, the other is automatically calculated and stored.
Self-Powered: A toggle for noting whether the loudspeaker uses an internal or remote amplifier.
Minimum Wattage, RMS Wattage, and Peak Wattage: Places for entering wattage data.
Asymmetrical Horizontal Dispersion(s): A toggle to enable asymmetrical horizontal dispersions.
Expand Dispersion Features: A toggle for enabling Range notes and Dispersion area information beyond a simple
"Overall".
Range 1, Range 2, and Range 3: Places for entering notes for the three Dispersion Ranges (for example, a frequency range,
key frequency, or crossover point). (These parameters are only enabled if Expand Dispersion Features is toggled
on.)
Horiz. Dispersion Full, Horiz. Dispersion Left, Horiz. Dispersion Right: Horizontal dispersion angles. "Full" is the
sum of "Left" and "Right." "Left" and "Right" are relative to a loudspeaker facing "down-screen." (The "full"
angles can be between 0° and 180°. The Dispersion parameters for Range 2 and Range 3 are only enabled if
Expand Dispersion Features is toggled on.)
Vert. Dispersion: Horizontal and vertical dispersion angles. (These angles can be between 0° and 180°. The Dispersion
parameters for Range 2 and Range 3 are only enabled if Expand Dispersion Features is toggled on.)
Throw Distance: The throw distance reference for the dispersion lines. (The Throw Distances for Range 2 and Range 3
are only enabled if Expand Dispersion Features is toggled on.)
Save to Library (button): Saves key loudspeaker information to an external data file for later use. (See Type, above.)
When this button is clicked, a dialog opens, allowing the assignment of a custom Type name. Though the default
name is [Brand]-[Model], a new name can be entered. (For example, the Brand and Model in this OIP are "Landru
Sound" and "LS5000" but the Type could be"Fill," "Full-Range," "Sub," etc. - "LS5000" used in the example OIP.)
This Type name is what appears in the Type pop-up. (See pages 18-19 for more information on the Audio ToolSet 2
Library system.)
Delete From Library (button): Deletes a selected loudspeaker Type from the external data file. (Only enabled if a non-
Generic Type from the Library is selected. See Type, above.)
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