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SHOWMATCH SYSTEMS
USAGE AND APPLICATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SHOWMATCH SYSTEMS USAGE AND APPLICATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Amplification ..........................................8 ShowMatch DeltaQ systems can be found all around the and transportation accessories to support ShowMatch Recommended Amplification for Rental/Production Applications ..........................9 loudspeakers. This guide gives an overview of them.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    (WLL). The components used in suspending a ShowMatch system must be load rated for the intended use. Suspension hardware can be obtained from industrial supply catalogs and specialized distributors. Hardware intended for overhead use will comply with ASME B30.20 and will be For all other materials used in the suspension of ShowMatch systems, refer to the hardware manufacturer’s inspection...
  • Page 4 Consulte las etiquetas de producto para obtener información sobre los datos del límite de carga de trabajo. d’orientation et points de connexion. Nota: Utilice siempre el software Modeler o “Bose Array Tool” para confirmar los límites de seguridad de carga de trabajo con cada configuración del arreglo, ángulos de inclinación y los puntos de conexión.
  • Page 5: Showmatch System Components

    Subwoofer-Module. Angaben zur zulässigen Traglast entnehmen Sie bitte dem Typenschild. Anmerkung: Verwenden Sie immer die Bose Modeler Software oder die “Bose Array Tool” Software, um die sicheren Lastbedingungen (Safe Working Load Limit) für eine Array-Konfiguration mit gegebenen Neigungswinkeln und Verbindungspunkten zu ermitteln.
  • Page 6: Connections And Wiring

    Within the ArmoníaPlus application workflow select the Design > Add workflow step to access the design workspace. mounted Impedance Select Add Speaker from the top menu and you are presented with the ArmoníaPlus preset library. Bose ShowMatch NL4MP Connector LF: 4 Ω...
  • Page 7: Recommended Amplification For Installed Applications

    Recommended Amplification for Installed Applications Performance Bose Professional recommends the use of Bose PowerMatch PM8500 series amplifiers for applications where the In this configuration, full peak power is delivered to the LF section of the array. This configuration is recommended for system will be permanently installed.
  • Page 8: Recommended Signal Processing For Permanent Installations

    145 dB SPL From the front panel interface select Menu > DSP > Speaker Presets > ShowMatch to access the loudspeaker preset Available in three vertical angles of 5, 10 and 20-degrees, each ShowMatch array module features changeable horizontal library for ShowMatch systems.
  • Page 9: System Software

    100-degree horizontal coverage angle. The Bose ShowMatch GLL files are licensed to allow use in both Focus and “full” EASE software. Downfill Transition is the final section of the array and uses four modules to deliver 40 degrees of vertical coverage to the nearest audience area.
  • Page 10: Powersoft Armoníaplus

    The expected SPL at the front-of-house position is 114 dBA with program material. Preset files are available with EQ, crossover, and limiter settings for all ShowMatch modules and subwoofers. In addition, sample system configuration files are available for typical array configurations.
  • Page 11 A 2,500-person-capacity live music venue with a general admission main floor and seated balcony area hosts live one to the left of the stage, one to the right. Ten ShowMatch SMS118 subwoofers are arrayed in the front of the stage.
  • Page 12 Main Arrays (x2) Subwoofer Main Arrays (x2) Amplification 2x SM5 Module 4x SMS118 2x SM5 Module 1x ShowMatch Tour Rack 1x SM10 Module 1x SM10 Module 1x SM20 Module Amplification 1x SM20 Module 1x ShowMatch Tour Rack Front Fill...
  • Page 13: Showmatch Tour Rack

    ShowMatch loudspeaker systems are compatible with the ShowMatch Tour Rack, which is available in 120-volt and 230- modules and two SMS118 subwoofers. volt versions. The ShowMatch Tour Rack is a fundamental system building block and has been engineered to support a variety of system configurations.
  • Page 14: Loudspeaker Connections

    AES inputs of the amplifiers. Delay and Gain. Two transformer-isolated outputs are provided for linking of AES signals to another device in the ShowMatch Tour Rack. Analog Inputs — Four analog inputs and four parallel link outputs are provided for connection of external analog devices.
  • Page 15: Showmatch Tour Rack Connection

    The system is muted by default to prevent damage to system components during set up. Make sure that the PC is not running a fixed IP address. All devices in the ShowMatch Tour Rack are configured for DHCP operation and will automatically default to an address in the range of (169.254.xxx.yyy) when no DHCP server is present. The PC will do the same, allowing you to communicate with the amplifiers within the ShowMatch Tour Rack.
  • Page 16: Showmatch System Presets

    SHOWMATCH SYSTEM PRESETS Presets are available for various configurations of ShowMatch systems and are found within both the ControlSpace Designer software, used for PowerMatch amplifiers, and Armonía+ software for PowerSoft X4D amplifiers. The preset libraries are identical, but, in some cases, small naming differences are present.
  • Page 17: Showmatch Module Presets

    ShowMatch Module Presets ShowMatch Cardioid Subwoofer Presets ShowMatch module presets are optimized for specific applications and are named accordingly. Preset choice is based The cardioid presets provided employ the gradient cardioid method to achieve the maximum amount of rejection on the high pass selection for the module.
  • Page 18: Showmatch Transportation Accessories

    Bose Professional ShowMatch SMS118 dolly carries either cases carry either two ShowMatch full array frames one, two or three ShowMatch SMS118 subwoofers. SMS118 or two T-bar array frame, and two ShowMatch array dollies contain integrated attachment points, allowing pullback brackets. The ATA-style transport case is the SMS118 to be pinned directly to the dolly;...
  • Page 19: Truck Pack Information

    SHOWMATCH SUSPENSION HARDWARE Truck Pack Information Examples of truck pack configurations for various ShowMatch systems are shown below. ShowMatch Truck Pack, North America 16' Box Truck 22' Box Truck 26' Straight Truck 43' Trailer 91 in. 97 in. 91 in.
  • Page 20: Showmatch Array Frame (Smaf)

    ShowMatch Array Frame (SMAF) ShowMatch T-Bar Array Frame (SMAFT) Product Weight: 83.0 lbs (37.6 kg). Product Weight: 40.5 lbs (18.4 kg). Product weight includes one shackle adapter. Each shackle adapter is 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg). Product weight includes one shackle adapter. Each shackle adapter is 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg).
  • Page 21: Showmatch Array Pullback Bracket (Smpull)

    ShowMatch DeltaQ array loudspeakers are shipped with integrated link-bar suspension hardware. The suspension system is designed to allow fast set up of typical concert-touring or fixed-installation arrays of up to 24 full-range or 18 subwoofer modules while maintaining a 10:1 safety factor when used with Bose ShowMatch Array Frame suspension accessories.
  • Page 22: Connect Array Frame To Subwoofer

    45 points using the Multipoint Bracket Accessory (SMAFMP). Use Bose Modeler software or the Bose Array Tool to determine if the pull back bracket is required and to confirm that Note: Subwoofers are compatible with the ShowMatch Array Frame only. Do not use a T-Bar Array Frame with the pullback angle and working load is within acceptable safe limits.
  • Page 23: Center Rail Suspension Using The Array Frame Multipoint Bracket

    You can place the bottom subwoofer module directly on the ground, or attach the subwoofer module to a ShowMatch Array Frame (SMAF) and place the frame on the ground. If you use an array frame as the stack base, it is recommended to attach the included leveling feet to the bottom of the frame.
  • Page 24: Attach Ground Stack Bracket To Showmatch Sms118

    Attach Ground Stack Bracket to ShowMatch SMS118 To attach the Ground Stack Bracket directly to the ShowMatch SMS118 subwoofer, follow these instructions: 9. Remove the four screws that attach the frame bracket to the base of the ground stack bracket; see Fig. 4.
  • Page 25: Showmatch System Reference Guide

    ShowMatch Loudspeakers Technical Specifications System Testing Periodic testing of the ShowMatch system components is required to assure that the system will deliver the desired performance during operation. While the system is designed to provide a high level of reliability, it is recommended that ShowMatch array modules and subwoofers be tested periodically to verify that all components are operational.
  • Page 26: Showmatch Systems Service And Repair Parts List

    ShowMatch Systems Service and Repair Parts List The service parts listed below are available for order from authorized Bose ShowMatch Master Resellers. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ShowMatch Modules Suspension Hardware 751195-051S 1 ASSY, GRILLE, 5 DEG, SVCE ARRAY FRAME SCHACKLE WITH BOLT AND CAPTURE...
  • Page 28 © 2018 Bose Corporation. All rights reserved. The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA PRO.BOSE.COM All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 01/2019...

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