L-Acoustics SB18i Rigging Manual

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SB18i_RM_EN_1.1 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m 73 SYSTEM SETUPIndependent or mixedThis document only deals with the independent rigging of SB18i subwoofer enclosures.When the SB18i enclosure is used with a main system, some configurations can involve mixed arrays, such asKARAi/SB18i arrays.Always refer to the rigging manual of the main system to get acquainted with the rigging procedures specificto mixed main/sub arrays.Cardioid configurationA cardioid configuration is an array of four subwoofers with one reversed element.Refer to the subwoofer user manual for details about the use of this configuration.Any of the following arrays can be set in cardioid configuration.3.1 Ground-stackingVertical Block Place and attach the enclosureson top of each other with theirlogo down.Refer to PROCEDURE A.  Set vertical stacks, side by side, one after the other.Place and attach the SB18i enclosures on top of eachother with their logo down.Refer to PROCEDURE A.Horizontal On-end Place the SB18i enclosures side by side as indicated in the figures.3.2 FlyingVertical with M-BUMP Prepare the M-BUMPi as a flying structure.Refer to PROCEDURE B. Under the motor location, assemble a stack of 2 SB18i with their logo down.Refer to PROCEDURE A. Attach the M-BUMPi frame to the top enclosure.Refer to PROCEDURE C. Attach the motor hook to the shackle of the M-BUMPi. Raise the array high enough to place another stack of two SB18i under it. Under the motor location, assemble a stack of 2 SB18i with their logo down.Refer to PROCEDURE A. Lower the array until it rests on the new stack. Attach the bottom enclosure of the array to the top of the new stack.Refer to PROCEDURE A. To add more enclosures, repeat the previous steps until the array is completed. Raise the array to the chosen height. Secure the M-BUMPi to the main rigging structure with two safety slings (not included).