Peavey Versarray 112 Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112
Features:
• 2-way Bi-Amp Ribbon Line Source Array
SR System
• 12" Neo Black Widow 4" VC Woofer
• 1,000 watt program, 2000 watt peak
power handling
• Ribbon Tweeters with Neo magnet and
composite material sandwich ribbon
• 90° H by 15° V coverage pattern
(per one cabinet)
• Easy aiming angle adjustment rigging
system
• Angle adjustable in 2 1/2 degree
increments from 0 to 15 degrees, total
angle between adjacent cabinets
• Sound Guard tweeter protection
• Dual stand mount cups, one
perpendicular, one 5° angled down
• Inputs are two Neutrik Speakon 4-pin
jacks in parallel
• 18 mm 13-ply Baltic birch enclosure
Description
The Versarray 112 Ribbon Tweeter Line Source Array module consists of a new 12" Neo Black Widow® woofer combined with a
Neodymium based Peavey RD™ 1.6 ribbon tweeter in a cabinet with a highly flexible rigging system. Designed to provide modular
coverage of small to medium venues, and intended for use with the companion Versarray Sub models, the Versarray 112 offers
extreme versatility for such high performance capability.
The two-way system consists of a 12" Black Widow Neo series woofer with a Neodymium magnet structure, capable of handling
over 500 watts of continuous power, and two Peavey RD 1.6 ribbon tweeters utilizing a composite sandwich ribbon, a Neodymium
magnet system, and a low distortion waveguide.
Full range input connection to the system is made via two 4-pin Neutrik® Speakon® jacks. The total impedance presented by the
ribbons can be adjusted to 16 ohms or 4 ohms via an internal jumper on the input cup, providing flexibility in how the line array
is wired for your amplifier application. Sound Guard™, Peavey's proprietary protection circuitry, provides long and medium term
driver overload protection for the tweeter without impairing musical transients or dynamics.
The adjustable rigging system allows a classic straight line array configuration, or a number of different angling options for
aiming the system easily. Angles between the array modules are adjustable from 0 degrees (straight), to 7.5 degrees in 2.5 degree
increments. Total angle between two cabinets is 15 degrees. This provides the capability to create a completely straight line array
of 6 or more modules, or a curved array of 6 or more modules, with a recommended maximum total of 5 degrees of angle between
each module for continuous and even coverage, for a total vertical coverage pattern of up to 40 degrees, or somewhere in between
a 5 degree pattern (straight line array) and a 40 degree pattern (8 cabinets with 5 degree curve).
Bolts are supplied with the rigging hardware to couple the Versarray 112 modules together and lock the angles between them into
place, but optional quick release pins are available for quick and easy field adjustments or re-configurations of a line array.
The flexibility of the Versarray™ system allows the use of 1 to 8 or more Versarray 112 modules in conjunction with anything from
one Versarray 118 Sub to a pair of Versarray 218 Subs.
Two stand mount cups on the Versarray 112 allow for stand mounting at either a standard straight ahead angle, or a 5 degree
tilt down for better crowd coverage.
A pole tunnel is built into the Versarray 118 Subwoofer so that one or two Versarray 112 speakers can be mounted on the
Versarray system-specific pole.
An optional special bracket set mounts to the Versarray 218 Sub, and allows up to three of the Versarray 112’s to be mounted
on top of the Versarray 218 Sub, and angled upward, for use on stage in a stadium seating situation.
A lift kit co-designed with Vermette is available as a Versarray system accessory. The Vermette list can elevate up to six
Versarray 112 modules 13 feet high above a Versarray 218 Sub, and then fold down for easy transportation and storage.
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112
Frequency response, 1 meter on-axis,
swept-sine in anechoic environment:
110 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB, with processing)
Usable low frequency limit
(-10 dB point):
85 Hz (with processing)
Power handling:
Low Frequency Section:
500 W continuous
1,000 W program
2,000 W peak
High Frequency Section:
80 W continuous
160 W program
320 W peak
Sound pressure level, 1 watt, 1 meter
in anechoic environment:
Low Frequency Section:
96 dB SPL, (2.83 V input)
High Frequency Section:
99 dB SPL, (4.0 V input for 16 ohm wiring;
2.0 V for 4 ohm wiring)
Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter)*:
Low Frequency Section:
123 dB SPL continuous
129 dB SPL peak
130 dB SPL measured peak**
High Frequency Section:
118 dB SPL continuous
124 dB SPL peak
130 dB SPL measured peak***
*Note: This spec is for one module at 1 meter. A line
array of 6 units has much higher output at distance
due to line source effect where SPL falls of at 3 dB per
distance doubling rather than 6 dB.
**Note: This is measured using transient tone burst
signals with a crest factor of 12 dB, and over 4,000W of
power available.
***Note: This is measured using transient tone burst
signals with a crest factor of 12 dB, and over 1,200W of
power available.
Nominal Radiation Angle measured at
-6 dB point of polar response:
90 degrees Horizontal by 15 degrees
Vertical
(One module only, straight line array of more than 1
module narrows vertical dispersion accordingly)
Radiation angle measured at -6 dB
point of polar response:
500 Hz – 1.6 kHz:
Horiz. 120o +/- 55o
Vert. 117o +/- 75o
1.6 kHz - 5 kHz:
Horiz. 84o +/- 20o
Vert. 34o +/- 20o
5 kHz - 16 kHz:
Horiz. 94o +/- 5o
Vert. 15o +/- 3o
Directivity factor, Q (Mean):
19.78 +19.4, -17.4
Directivity index, Di (Mean):
11.44 dB +4.5 dB, -7.6 dB
Transducer complement:
Low Frequency Section:
1 x 12" Woofer,
1212-4 Neo Black Widow® 4" VC
Woofer, in a sealed box
High Frequency Section:
2 x 4.75 in. Ribbon Tweeters
Two RD™ 1.6 Peavey Ribbon Tweeters,
on a waveguide
Box tuning frequency (sealed):
Low Frequency Section: 100 Hz
Harmonic distortion*:
1W power
Second Harmonic:
200 Hz: 0.18 %
1 kHz: 0.15 %
4 kHz: 0.09 %
Third Harmonic:
200 Hz: 0.22 %
1 kHz: 0.48 %
4 kHz: 0.12 %
10W power
Second Harmonic:
200 Hz: 0.71 %
1 kHz: 0.73 %
4 kHz: 0.42 %
Third Harmonic:
200 Hz: 0.19 %
1 kHz: 0.74 %
4 kHz: 1.08 %
*Note: Distortion levels may be measurement setup
limited in some instances
Electroacoustic Crossover Point,
Peavey Active Digital Crossover:
(Applies to Digitool and VSX settings provided by Peavey)
Sub–Low Frequency:
120 Hz at 24 dB/octave
Low Frequency–High Frequency:
1800 Hz at 24dB/octave
Recommended active crossover
frequency region and slope:
Sub –Low Frequency:
125 Hz at 24 dB/octave LR
Low Frequency – High Frequency:
2000 Hz at 24 dB/octave LR
Time offset:
Low Frequency:
Ahead of tweeter by 0.073 ms
Impedance (Z):
Low Frequency:
Nominal: 8.0 Ω
Minimum: 6.5 Ω
Passive HF:
Nominal: 16 Ω or 4 Ω
Minimum: 13.6 Ω or 3.4 Ω
Input connections:
2x Neutrik® 4-pin Speakon® jack
Enclosure materials & finish:
18 mm 13-ply Baltic birch plywood
finished in black or white painted finish,
perforated steel grille finished in silvervein powder coat paint.
Mounting provisions:
Custom array brackets and hardware, and
a custom array angle adjustment system
are included with each module. Quick
release pins, and a crank-lift system codesigned with Vermette specifically for
the Versarray system, are available as
accessories.
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Front:
14.06 in. x 25.25 in. x 11.75 in.
357 mm x 641 mm x 298 mm
Rear:
12.62 in. x 25.25 in. x 11.75 in.
321 mm x 641 mm x 298 mm
Net Weight:
54 lbs. (24.5 kg)
(includes two of the rigging coupling brackets)
Companion Subwoofers
(sold separately):
Versarray™ 118 Sub single 18"
Lo Max® woofer subwoofer
Versarray™ 218 Sub double 18"
Lo Max® woofer subwoofer
Optional Accessories:
Custom Vermette Lift, for flying arrays
(Peavey part number 00595760); Peavey
Array Fly Bar (Peavey part number
00584970) A Versarray™ subwoofer
stand mount pole (Peavey part number
00584860); 3 foot speaker cable, with 16
gauge 4 conductor wires with 4-pin to 4-pin
Neutrik connectors (Peavey part number
00585240); and Quick Release Positive
Lock Pins (Peavey part number 00594020
for a set of four) for array rigging.
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SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112
Frequency Response
This measurement is useful in determining how accurately a given unit
reproduces an input signal. The frequency response of the Versarray 112
is measured at a distance of 1 meter using a 1 watt (into the nominal
impedance) swept-sine input signal. As shown in figure 1, the selected
drivers in the Versarray 112 combine to give a smooth frequency response
from 110 Hz to 20 kHz, with signal processing.
Directivity
Beamwidth is derived from the -6 dB points from the polar plots which
are measured in a whole space anechoic environment. Q and Directivity
Index are plotted for the on-axis measurement position. These are
specifications that provide a reference to the coverage characteristics
of the unit. These parameters provide insight for proper placement and
installation in the chosen environment. The blending of the components
of the Versarray 112 and the Peavey VSX™ 26 or Peavey Digitool™ MX
speaker processor and crossover with the Versarray 112 pre-sets, exhibit
a desirable beamwidth and directivity (figure 3 & 4) suitable for sound
reinforcement applications.
Power Handling
There are many different approaches to power handling ratings. Peavey
rates this loudspeaker system's power handling using the AES Standard
2-1984. Using audio band pink noise of the proper range for each
driver, with peaks of four times the RMS level, and then running the
signal through either the Peavey VSX 26 or Peavey Digitool MX speaker
processor and crossover with the Versarray 112 pre-sets, this strenuous
test signal assures the user that every portion of this system can
withstand today's high technology music. This rating is contingent upon
having a minimum of 3 dB of amplifier headroom available.
Harmonic Distortion
Second and third harmonic distortions vs. frequency are plotted in figures
5 & 6 for two power levels. Those levels are one watt of input power and
ten watts of input power, to the woofer, at 1 kHz. Distortion is read from
the graph as the difference between the fundamental signal (frequency
response) and the desired harmonic. As an example, a distortion curve
that is down 40 dB from the fundamental is equivalent to 1% distortion.
Mounting
Caution: Before attempting to suspend this speaker, consult a
certified structural engineer.
Speaker can fall from improper suspension, resulting in serious
injury and property damage. Other enclosures may be suspended below
one. However, the combined weight of additional enclosures and all
cables, clamps and other hardware must not exceed 270 pounds. The
Versarray 112 weighs 54 pounds and the maximum combined weight
suspended from the uppermost mounting bracket assemblies must not
exceed 324 pounds. Maximum enclosure angle 45°. Use only the correct
mating hardware. All associated rigging is the responsibility of others.
Architectural & Engineering Specifications
The loudspeaker system shall be a two-way, sealed enclosure with a builtin cabinet-to-cabinet rigging and angle adjustment system included. The
unit shall have an operating bandwidth of 110 Hz to 20 kHz, with signal
processing. The nominal output level of the woofer shall be 96 dB, and
of the tweeters 99 dB when measured at a distance of one meter with an
input of one watt. The nominal impedance shall be 8 ohms for the woofer,
and internally switchable to either 4 or 16 ohms for the tweeters. The
maximum continuous power handling for the woofer shall be 500 watts,
maximum program power of 1,000 watts and a peak power input of at
least 2,000 watts, and for the tweeters it shall be 80 watts continuous,
maximum program power of 160 watts and a peak power input of at
least 320 watts, with a minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB. The woofer
shall be a Peavey Black Widow® Neo series, with a 4" voice coil, and the
two tweeters shall be a Peavey RD™ 1.6 with true ribbon construction,
transformer coupled to the driving amplifier used. The tweeters shall be
provided with a self-resetting protection circuit internal to the cabinet to
help prevent damage to the tweeters during a power overload condition.
Input shall be via two Neutrik Speakon type 4-pin jacks connected in
parallel.
The nominal radiation geometry shall be 90 degrees in the horizontal
plane and 15 degrees in the vertical plane for a single Versarray 112
cabinet. There shall be stand mount cups provided for stand use, one cup
on one side for a stand angle perpendicular to the cabinet side, the other
cup on the other side angled 5 degrees down from perpendicular, with
regard to the front of the cabinet.
The outside dimensions shall be 14.06 inches high by 25.25 inches wide
by 11.75 inches deep. The cabinet shall be constructed of 18 mm 13 ply
birch plywood. The weight shall be 54 pounds. The loudspeaker system
shall be a Peavey model Versarray 112.
Caution! Important Safety Information for Rigging and
Flying the Versarray 112 Speaker System
Caution: Before attempting to suspend these speakers, consult
a certified structural engineer. The speaker can fall from improper
suspension, resulting in serious injury and property damage.
Other enclosures may be suspended below one Versarray 112 cabinet.
However, the combined weight of additional enclosures and all
cables, clamps, and other hardware must not exceed 378 pounds. The
Versarray 112 weighs 54 pounds and the maximum combined weight
suspended from the uppermost mounting bracket assemblies must not
exceed 432 pounds.
Before you fly the array, be sure to inspect the rigging and flying
hardware to insure that it is mechanically sound and has not been
damaged, there should be no significant distortion of the shape of the
coupling brackets, cabinet brackets, or fly bar, and the hardware should
be checked for tightness.
IF ANY OF THE BRACKETS, OR THE FLY BAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR
DISTORTED, DO NOT USE, AND DO NOT FLY THE ARRAY UNTIL THEY CAN
BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED!
DO NOT USE THE COUPLING BRACKETS AS HANDLES TO TRANSPORT
THE CABINETS!
Use only the correct mating hardware. All associated rigging is the
responsibility of others.
Warning! Do not feed a full-range signal to the tweeters in the Versarray
112! This could damage the tweeters and/or the driving amplifier!
These ribbon tweeter diaphragms are transformer coupled to the power
amp, and present a very low impedance load below 300 Hz.
It is recommended that for set-up or testing purposes, a high frequency
sweep starting or ending no lower than 300 Hz be used to verify that the
tweeters are connected to the high frequency output of the crossover/
processor. If the wiring has been swapped, and the signal is mistakenly
fed to the woofers, output will fall off significantly above 5 kHz. Always
double-check and test your wiring before applying any music signals
to the system! The ribbon tweeters are connected to the Neutrik®
Speakon® pins 2+ and 2-, as per industry standards.
If there is any chance that trained personnel are not going to be
connecting and operating the system, then it would be advisable to place
a high quality polypropylene film cap in series with the tweeters, 40 uF for
a 4 ohm wiring, and 10 uF for a 16 ohm wiring.
Caution! Ribbon Tweeters do not exhibit audible signs of distress when
overloaded! It is possible to exceed the physical and/or thermal limits by
overloading the unit suddenly with excess power, even though there are
no obvious sounds of distress.
CAUTION! In order to prevent damage to the ribbon tweeters, keep the
Versarray 112 system away from metal filings at all times. Do not expose
ribbons to blasts of air, and do not use canned air to spray the ribbons,
as this can result in damage. Do not expose ribbons to liquids or caustic
fumes, and keep away from salt spray.
3 + 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
NOTE: For details, refer to the warranty statement. Copies of
this statement may be obtained by contacting Peavey Electronics
Corporation, P.O. Box 2898, Meridian, Mississippi 39301-2898.
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SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
60
70
80
90
100
110
dB SPL (re 20 Pa)
Amplitude Response (1m Equivalent On-Axis)
No LF Crossover
With Crossover
VR112 Only
Figure 1
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
1
10
100
Q & Directivity Index
Q
Figure 4
20
10
Di
0
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
5
10
20
30
40
60
80
100
140
180
300
360
Beamwidth (Degrees)
Beamwidth
Vertical
Horizontal
Figure 3
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
1
2
3
5
10
20
30
50
100
Impedance
High Frequency
Mid Bass
Z
( )
Figure 2
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SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
dB SPL (re 20 Pa)
Harmonic Distortion : 10W Power
Figure 6
3rd Harmonic
2nd Harmonic
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
dB SPL (re 20 Pa)
Harmonic Distortion : 1W Power
Figure 5
3rd Harmonic
2nd Harmonic
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