dB TECHNOLOGIES DVA User Manual

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dB TECHNOLOGIES DVA User Manual

Series

DVA T12

DVA T8

DVA T4

DRK-20M

Digital Array System & Subs

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Line array technology has revolutionized sound reinforcement, particularly for large venues and events. Arraying several speaker cabinets vertically is a far more effective method of delivering and directing sound. Line array‘s signal levels do not drop off as steeply with increasing distance as is the case with conventional systems. What‘s more, their patterns of throw are very wide despite the systems‘ lean configurations. Until recently this technology saw limited use mainly in large, elaborate, and costly projects and installations. But with arrival of DVA, true line array technology is now available for a wide range of portable and permanent sound reinforcement applications.

Factoring all the many different parameters and users‘ needs into the design equation, the dBTechnologies team of engineers developed a line array system that is easy to configure, exceedingly light, and tremendously versatile. What‘s more, the managed to take all these vital criteria into account without imposing limits on curving capacity and the number of arrayed components. Called DVA, this system makes the most of line array technology‘s considerable audio benefits.

Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, materials, and many years experience developing powered speaker systems, dBTechnologies has turned up a line array series that raises the performance bar for handling, versatility, and return on investment.

dBTechnologies has a competitive edge. Our engineers‘ deep insight into power electronics, DSP programming, acoustics, mechanics, materials, and manufacturing practices enables us to independently develop innovative solutions in each of these areas. Such comprehensive R&D proficiency puts us in a unique position: We are able to transform inspired ideas into premium-quality products that deliver outstanding performance at an unrivalled price-point.

The DVA series stands as a shining example of this all-around ability. Nowhere are the benefits of integrated amps, active crossovers, and processor-driven control more apparent than in DVA three-way line array units.

Fully powered units, freely scalable to setups of any size.

None of the impedance and amp channel availability concerns associated with passive models.

Lossless signal path with no need for speaker cables. Extremely tough yet remarkably light enclosures.

Digital controller (DSP) onboard for utmost operating safety.

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The global group of dBTechnologies companies develops and manufactures individual speaker components autonomously, and often specifically for the given application. We do not subscribe to the practice of equalizing and optimizing speakers with elaborate technology to bring them up to our standards. Instead, it has been our long-standing policy to build from the bottom up components with specs tailored to deliver the best audio performance for the application.

DVA T12 is a step up the evolutionary ladder from the successful DVA T4 line array system. Although it provides more power and has greater range, its active three-way design makes it just as easy to set up and install as its predecessor.

T12

Full of Technology

LONG-THROW SYSTEM

FULLY POWERED THREE-WAY UNIT

FREELY SCALABLE TO SETUPS OF ANY SIZE

LOSSLESS SIGNAL PATH WITH NO NEED FOR SPEAKER CABLES

SEQUENTIALLY CONFIGURABLE ARRAY SEGMENTS

HIGH-END DIGITAL CONTROLLER (DSP) ON BOARD

NETWORK-READY WITH AN INTEGRATED RDNET PORT

HARDWARE COMPATIBLE WITH DVA T8 SYSTEMS

NONE OF THE IMPEDANCE AND AMP CHANNEL AVAILABILITY

CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH PASSIVE MODELS

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Technical Data

Speaker Type: 3-Way Active Line Array Module

Acoustical data

Frequency Response [+/- 3dB]: 60 - 19.000 Hz Max SPL: One Unit: 136 dB

HF: 3x1 “

Voice Coil HF: 1.4 “ Directivity: 100x10° Single unit Horn: Integrated CD Horn

MF: 2x 6.5 “

Type MF: Neodymium Sealed Basket Phase Plug Horn Loaded

Voice Coil MF: 2 “ LF: 12 “

Type LF: Neodymium Voice Coil LF: 3 “

Amplifier

Amp Technology: Digipro® G2

Amp Class: Class D

HF Amp: 350 W RMS

MF Amp: 350 W RMS

LF Amp: 710 W RMS

Cooling: Convection

Processor

Controller: DSP 56 bit

AD/DA Converter: 24 bit/96 kHz

System Presets: 8, HF/Low-mid correction Limiter: Dual Active Limiter Multiband RMS,

Peak, Thermal

Crossover Frequency MF-HF: 1800 Hz Slope MF-HF: 24 dB/Octave Crossover Frequency LF-MF: 420 Hz Slope LF-MF: 24 dB/Octave

Input

Signal Input: 1x XLR fem, Bal. Signal Output: 1x XLR male, Bal.

Network: RDnet remote control RJ45 connector IN/OUT

Power Socket: 1x Powercon In 1x Powercon Out Voltage Range: 90 - 240 V

Mechanics

Housing: Polypropylen PP Aluminium reinforced Housing Design: Trapezoidal 10°

Rain cover: Included

Rigging Points: Integrated rigging hardware Width: 580 mm (23.2 in)

Height: 386 mm (15.44 in) Depth: 430 mm (17.2 in) Weight: 29,9 kg (63.93 lbs)

The DVA T12 features state-of-the-art neodymium speakers and high-performance digital amps with total of 1,410W output power. In combination with top-drawer DSP and premium quality AD-DA converter, it delivers high-definition sonic images with massive SPL for large sound reinforcement applications.

Weighing just 29kg, this remarkably compact unit belies its unobtrusive look by enabling you to set up very powerful line arrays that deliver extraordinary performance.

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Active Line Array Module

T12LF

T12MF

T12HF

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Extended low-end performance

A 12“ neodymium woofer in a band-pass housing covers the low frequency range. Remarkably powerful, it packs an assertive punch that reaches down to 60 Hz to enable fullrange applications. The 12“ woofer is slanted inside the housing, giving the cabinet a lean, unobtrusive look.

12“ neodymium woofer Fullrange capability from 60Hz up

Accurate and awesomely efficient midrange response

The DVA T12‘s two 6.5“ neodymium midrange are placed close together to maximize coherent coupling and response for those critical midrange frequencies. The speaker resides in a sealed basket to optimize the displacement volume. This makes the midrange even more responsive.

With a high BL factor, it reacts far faster to transients and renders each attack with awesome accuracy. Both 6.5“ midrange are equipped with an optimized phase plug and feed into a frontloaded horn to achieve a uniform coverage pattern.

High-definition top end

The 1“ neodymium HF drivers feature 1.4“ Mylar diaphragms. Exceptionally light and responsive, they deliver richly detailed signals with remarkably linear frequency response. Specially developed for use in line arrays, these ultra compact drivers may be deployed in very close proximity to one another. This is essential to minimize interference in such arrays.

The DVA T12 is loaded with three HF drivers tuned specifically for the custom designed array horn. This combination maximizes the coupling of the drivers‘ outputs and extends the range of the HF signal.

Consistent coverage pattern

The DVA T12 features constant directivity horns, HF drivers, and midrange speakers optimized to deliver a uniform 100°-by-10° coverage pattern.

The DVA makes the most of two acoustical effects to help distribute SPL evenly. One is the vector addition of individual horns‘ output, with the other being cylindrical wave formation. The coverage pattern may be adapted to suit the sound reinforcement application by varying the length of the array and adjusting the splay between individual components.

Uniform 100°-by-10° coverage pattern

Evenly distributed SPL

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DVA T12

Ground stacks

DRK-10 and DRK-20 harnesses can also serve to stack cabinets on the ground when rigging points are unavailable or the ceiling is too low. A special bracket adjusts the inclination down to 7.5°. The DRK-10/20 fits perfectly on an upright DVA S30 subwoofer. Equipped with two receptacles for quick-release pins, it is readily attached without tools.

The DVA S30 subwoofer sports two 18“ speakers, a bass reflex horn, a 3000W power amp, and an internal DSP. (To learn more about it, see the chapter entitled Active Subwoofer).

Line array benefits in ground-stacked configurations

Compatible with DVA T8 units:

DVA T12 and DVA T8 series housings and rigging hardware are compatible.

This means DVA T8 units may be flown right below a T12 array for use as down-fills in large

PA systems.

Compatible DVA T8’s may serve as far-fill extensions

Power Supply

The PFC switched-mode power supply allows up to four DVA T12 units to be connected to one phase.

When connecting large systems (up to 12 units), we recommend splitting up the power feed using a 16ACEKON adapter, tapped and spliced to feed three weatherproofed Power-Con connectors.

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