L-Acoustics SB18 User Manual

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NomProduit_UM_0.1 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m 51 SYSTEM COMPONENTSThe system approach developed by L-ACOUSTICS® consists in offering a global solution that guarantees the highestand most predictable level of performance at any step of loudspeaker system deployment: modeling, installation, andoperation. A complete L-ACOUSTICS® system includes enclosures, amplified controllers, cables, rigging system andsoftware applications.1.1 Loudspeaker enclosureSB18 Subwoofer enclosure, down to 32 Hz.Loudspeaker system designSound design aspects are beyond the scope of this document. However, the various applications of thesystem will be based on the loudspeaker configurations presented in this document.1.2 Powering and driving systemLA4,LA4X, LA8Amplified controller with DSP, preset library and networking capabilitiesLA-RAK Touring rack containing three LA8, for mains, audio signals and network distributionOperating instructionsRefer to the LA4, LA4X, LA8 or LA-RAK user manual.1.3 Loudspeaker cablesDO cables(DO.7, DO10, DO25)8-point PA-COM® loudspeaker cables (4 mm² section).Respective lengths of 0.7 m/2.3 ft, 10 m/32.8 ft, and 25 m/82 ft.DOSUB-LA8 Breakout cable for four passive enclosures.8-point PA-COM® to 4 × 2-point SpeakON® (4 mm² section).DO3WFILL Breakout cable for one 2-way active enclosure and two passive enclosures8-point PA-COM® to 2 × 2-point SpeakON® and 1 × 4-point SpeakON® (4 mm² section).SP cables(SP.7, SP5, SP10, SP25)4-point SpeakON® loudspeaker cables (4 mm² section).Respective lengths of 0.7 m/2.3 ft, 5 m/16.4 ft, 10 m/32.8 ft and 25 m/82 ft.SP-Y1 Breakout cable for two passive enclosures.4-point SpeakON® to 2 × 2-point SpeakON® (2.5 mm² section).Provided with CC4FP adapter.Information about the connection of the enclosures to the LA amplifiers is given in this document.Refer to the LA4, LA4X, LA8 and LA-RAK user manuals for detailed instructions about the whole cablingscheme, including modulation cables and network.1.4 Rigging elementRigging elements or procedures are not presented in this document.According to the version of the subwoofer and the system to set-up, refer to the applicable rigging manual.1.5 Software applicationSOUNDVISION Proprietary acoustical and mechanical 3D modeling software.LA NETWORK MANAGER Remote control and monitoring of amplified controllersUsing L-ACOUSTICS® softwareRefer to the SOUNDVISION user manual and the LA NETWORK MANAGER tutorial.