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  • Page 1 product manual evolutionary audio solutions™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Product Description Precautions Connection Installation Operation Accessories & options Specifications Simulation Declaration of conformity VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Ever since its founding in 2002, the Alcons Audio team has been striving for the best possible sound reproduction for any type of source material and in any size of application.To get the best performance out of your Alcons system, please read the precautions section in this manual before installing and operating.

  • Page 4: Product Description

    The VR5 consists of the RBN202 pro-ribbon driver for HF and a dedicated-designed 5” mid-bass with Active Coil™ for extremely low-distortion LF reproduction. The VR5 HF section has a 500 W peak power input, enabling a 1:16 dynamic range with up to 90% less distortion from 1 kHz to beyond 20 kHz.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    4. Check conformity of any configuration and respect the maximum allowed values and the safety level recommended by Alcons Audio outlined in this manual. 5. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of all mounting hardware and accessories is respected. Alcons Audio is not responsible for any equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers.

  • Page 6: Connection

    4. Connection The VR5 is a passive-filtered loudspeaker and features a high quality crossover network. As such, the VR5 requires one processing/amplifier channel for amplification. To activate the Signal Integrity Sensing™ circuit in the amplified loudspeaker controller (ALC), the use of a 4-core loudspeaker cable with NL4 Speakon®...
  • Page 7 1+2 or 3+4 into one loudspeaker load. In bridge mode connect your loudspeaker with or without SIS to the channel 1 and channel 2 outputs (or channel 3 and 4) as shown above. Sentinel 3 only! VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 8 “The VR5 has a 16 ohms impedance which makes parallel connection possible of multiple cabinets. It is technically possible to connect up to 8 VR5 cabinets on one amp channel, with a resulting impedance of 2 ohms; However, we recommend not going any lower in impedance than 2.7 ohms, which is 6 VR5 cabinets in parallel, to provide ample power to each cabinet.”...

  • Page 9: Installation

    1000 hours durability test in the R&D test bunker at Alcons Audio HQ. On the ALC, the correct VR5 preset needs to be selected. Go to the “Preset” tab; tap the button on the channel you wish to operate the VR5 with;...
  • Page 10 5. Installation Now the VR5 is dedicated to this channel; Next you can make a choice of filter settings within the preset: 80Hz high-pass, 100Hz high-pass or full-range operation. The Alcons VHIR™ processing ensures a flat phase response down to 200Hz with minimal latency; This enables the user to select any Alcons subwoofer to seamlessly work with the VR5, with optimized phase response.
  • Page 11 5. Installation The dedicated factory VR5 preset ensures a flat frequency response; With the equalizer and delay sections in the ALC, the performance of the VR5 can be adjusted to the environment and application. (See fig 7) These settings can be stored in the on-board user-preset bank.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Due to the patented wide 90 x 60 degree HF dispersion, placement is less critical to still obtain a good audience coverage, both horizontally as well as vertically; However, it is recommended to focus the VR5 with its horizontal and vertical axis to the audience, so as to have the best projection, while minimizing spill outside the listening area.
  • Page 13 The VR5 is also available in mirror-version, as VR5M, This cabinet shape is ideal in critical monitoring applications, to have a symmetric left/right system configuration. It also further expands the low-profile mounting options. The 5 M10 mounting points enable the use of swivel brackets, shoulder eye bolt and microphone stand deployment to get the best positioning for the VR5. Mounting option examples: Standmount w.
  • Page 14 6. Operation Mounting option examples: Vertical mounting w. pan/tilt Top/ bottom mounting Rear mounting w. pan/tilt BRKVR5HOR + K&M 24471 & 24358(AP5) Vertical mounting with Multiple angles with Omnimount K&M 24185-317-55 15.0W VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 15 6. Operation Mounting option examples: Horizontal mounting w. tilt only (ceiling) Horizontal mounting w. tilt only (floor) Truss clamp BRKVR5HOR BRKVR5HOR Thread length max. 20mm (0.8”)below clamp. VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 16: Accessories & Options

    7. Accessories & options Mounting options: BRKVR5 BRKVR5HOR The BRKVR5 is a swivel yoke for a single VR5 mini The BRKVR5HOR is a bracket for mounting a monitor. single VR5 monitor in horizontal position. The yoke is connected to the cabinet with two M10 The yoke is connected to the cabinet with two knob bolts on the side of the cabinet.
  • Page 17 It can be mounted on all BRK brackets, prepared It can be directly mounted on the cabinet, with the for STMT, with two (2) M10 bolt/nut combinations. M10 thread connection. Includes a small diameter Includes a small diameter grip knob. grip knob. VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 18 ACO™ ( FC2VR5 Architect Colour Option) Flightcase for 2 pcs. VR5 + BRKVR5 brackets The VR5 can be finished in any of the 180+ colours from the European RAL™ colour scheme Also available as: FC4VR5 Flightcase for 4 pcs. VR5 + BRKVR5 brackets...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    8. Specifications VR5 product views Top/bottom Front Rear Rear (side) Rear (side) VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 20 127 dB (Sentinel10 200 Hz - 10 kHz) Height 13.3 Dispersion H x V 90° x 60° or 60° x 90° (@ 20 kHz) Width Depth Weight (approx.) 6 kg 13.2 lb Warranty 6 years limited VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 21 8. Specifications Dimensional drawing Drawing not to scale VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 22: Simulation

    9. Simulation The projection performance of the VR5 can be simulated through the EASE programs. Visit www.alconsaudio.com/simulation to download the GLL data set. VR5 Horizontal: VR5 Vertical: VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 23 9. Simulation The projection performance of the VR5 can be simulated through the EASE programs. Visit www.alconsaudio.com/simulation to download the GLL data set. Frequency & phase response VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity

    Are in conformity with the provisions of: Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Directive, 2004/108/EC Applied rules and standards: EN60065 (Electrical Safety) EN55103-1 (Emission) EN55103-2 (Immunity) Established at Zwaag, the Netherlands, July 1st, 2014 T.H. Back Managing Director VR5 Product Manual. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 25 A: Alcons Audio HQ A: Alcons Audio USA A: Alcons Audio GmbH De Corantijn 69 PO Box 1410 Stargarderstraße 2 1689 AN, Zwaag Felton, CA 95018 30900 Wedemark The Netherlands United States of America Germany T: + 31 (0) 229 28 30 90...

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