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You should know the physical dimensions of the area(s) you want to cover, so the
next logical step is to set up the audience area(s) using the Audience Area section
on the right side of the Beam Steering screen.
To simplify this step, Beam Steering provides five templates, the Standard one used
as the default starting point and four others; Small Arena, Large Arena, Open Air
and Theater. These templates are available by clicking on the Area Presets button.
You should become familiar with these templates, so we suggest you try each one
of them and then choose the one that comes closest to matching your project. Note
how the number of areas and the size of the Audience Areas change from one
template to another.
After you have selected the Audience Area template you want to use, change its
size(s) and location(s) to match your project's dimensions. Notice that you can also
add or delete up to a maximum of 3 Audience Areas by using the Number field and
associated drop down arrow.
The Start field establishes the beginning point of the Audience Area relative to the
"0" point of the graph. The Start point is usually the first row of seating. Height 1 is
the height of the front of the Audience Area. It usually is "0" for the front of the first
floor area.
Length is the physical length of the Audience Area from the front edge to the rear
edge. Height 2 is the elevation (height) of the rear of the Audience Area above the
"0" plane.
The next step is to position the steerable column(s) you will be using in your project,
and then define their beam(s). For this we'll use the IC Configuration section on the
left side of the Beam Steering window. See graphic to the lower right. The down
arrow associated with the Setup field allows you to select between arrays in multiple
array systems.
We will locate (position) the steerable column first. Usually it will be on the front wall
(X = 0.00) in the beam steering Project display. If it will be placed at the front of the
stage away from the front wall, for example, move it forward by inserting its correct
location. Note that after you insert a figure in the field, you need to press Enter on
your keyboard to OK the change in location.
The Y field controls the height of the column array by positioning the bottom of the
column above the Floor level (the "0" level) The default position is 6.56 feet (2
meters). The Mechanical Angle field tilts the column forward or backward (minus [-]
numbers tip it back and plus [+] numbers tilt it forward). This parameter is usually
left at 0.0 since the normal position for Iconyx arrays is flat against a wall and the
array's output digitally steered down onto the audience area.
The next step is to choose the number of beams using the Beams field and its as-
sociated drop down menu. One of the unique features of Iconyx steerable arrays is
the ability to generate either single or multiple beams. We'll be discussing multiple
beams later in this tutorial, so for now accept the default 1 beam (single beam)
configuration. Beam Size lets you choose the Array's opening angle which controls
the sharpness of the vertical beam. Try it out using the drop down arrow. Notice
how the opening angle of the array in the graphic varies as you choose different
opening angles.
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