Peavey Versarray 112 Mk2 Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112 Mk2
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:
120 W continuous
240 W program
480 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:
101 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
High Frequency Section:
122 dB SPL continuous
128 dB SPL 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
eect where SPL falls o at 3 dB per distance doubling rather
dB
than 6
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)
Transducer Complement:
Low Frequency Section:
1x 12 in. Woofer,
1208-8 SPS BWX Black Widow
®
4" VC Woofer, in a sealed box
High Frequency Section:
2x 4.75 in. Ribbon Tweeters
™
Two RD
2.6 Peavey Ribbon Tweeters, on a waveguide
Box Tuning Frequency (Sealed):
Low Frequency Section: 100 Hz
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
rectivity Index, Di (Mean):
Di
11.44 dB +4.5 dB, -7.6 dB
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112 Mk2
Electroacoustic Crossover Point, Peavey Active Digital Crossover:
(Applies to VSX
™
and Digitool® settings provided by Peavey)
Sub –Low Frequency:
120 Hz at 24dB/octave
Low Frequency –High Frequency:
1800 Hz at 24dB/octave
Recommended Active Crossover Frequency Region and Slope:
Sub –Low Frequency:
125 Hz at 24dB/octave LR
Low Frequency –High Frequency:
2000 Hz at 24dB/octave LR
Time Oset:
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:
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2x Neutrik
4 pin Speakon® jack
Enclosure Materials & Finish:
18 mm 13 ply Baltic Birch plywood nished in a tough
Hammerhead™ polyurea black nish, with perforated steel grille
nished in black powder coat paint.
Mounting provisions:
Custom array brackets and hardware, and a custom ar
ray angle
adjustment system are included with each module. Quick
release pins are available as an option, as is a purpose designed
manually cranked lift system.
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: 62 Lbs. (28.25 kg)
(includes two of the rigging coupling brackets)
Companion Subwoofers (sold separately):
™
Versarray
Versarray 218 Sub double 18" Lo Max
118 Sub single 18" Lo Max® woofer subwoofer
®
woofer subwoofer
Optional Accessories:
Custom Vermette Lift, for ying arrays (Peavey part number
00595760);
Peavey Model 25 Halo/Fly Bar (Peavey part number 00588790),
Peavey Model 25 Pull-Back Bar/ Small Array Fly Bar (Peavey
part number 00584970), 3 foot speaker cable, with 16 gauge 4
conductor wires with 4-pin to 4-pin Neutrik plugs (Peavey part
number 00585240); and Quick Release Positive Lock Pins (Peavey
part number
00594020 for a set of four) for array rigging.
Features
• 2-way Bi-Amp Ribbon Line Source Array SR System
®
• 12" Neo Black Widow
4" VC Woofer
• 1000 watt program, 2000 watt peak power handling
• Ribbon Tweeters with Neo magnet and composite material
sandwich ribbon
• New ribbon tweeters have 50% more power handling and 2 dB
more sensitivity than the Mk1
• 90 H by 15 V degree 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
• Inputs are two Neutrik Speakon 4 pin jacks in parallel
• 18 mm 13 ply Baltic Birch enclosure
• Hammerhead polyurea black nish and black grilles
Frequency Response
This measurement is useful in determining how accurately a
given unit reproduces an input signal. Th
e 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 gure 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 specications 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 (gure 3 & 4) suitable for
sound reinforcement applications.
Power Handling
There are many dierent 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 MK2 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 amplier headroom available.
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112 Mk2
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. See the Owner's Manual/Spec Sheet for the appropriate fly
bar being used, for safety ratings and limits.
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 built-in 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
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 MK2 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
56 pounds. The loudspeaker system shall be a Peavey model
Versarray 112 MK2.
Caution! Important Safety Information:
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. Use only the correct mating hardware.
All associated rigging is the responsibility of others.
NOTE: 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
®
Neo series, with a 4" voice coil, and
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!
WARNING! DO NOT USE THE COUPLING BRACKETS OR
THE PULL-BACK BAR AS HANDLES TO TRANSPORT THE
CABINETS! USE THE HANDLES BUILT-IN TO THE ENDS/
SIDES OF THE CABINETS FOR TRANSPORT.
Failure to follow proper rigging specifications listed in this
manual may result in injury or death.
CAUTION: ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAIN AND INSPECT RIGGING
ANNUALLY
The Versarray™ 112 Mk2 normally has the coupling brackets mated
to the cabinet brackets by using the supplied Grade 5, 1/4" X 20
bolts. If these bolts are used for a permanent installation, we
recommend the use of a thread-locking compound on the
threads once the final angles of the array have been determined.
If using the optional 1/4" diameter Quick Release Positive Lock
Pins, when the Quick Release Positive Lock Pins are inserted, they
should be fully seated, so that the black shoulder near the middle
of the pin has been placed flush with the side of the bracket. You
will have to fully depress the center push-button to do this. You
should not be able to pull these pins out unless the center pushbutton is fully depressed.
If you desire to use the Quick Release Positive Lock Pins instead
of bolts for the coupling brackets on the Versarray™ 112 Mk2, they
are Peavey service part number 31501056, and Accessory part
number 00594020 (This is a set of four pins).
NOTICE: The Quick Release Positive Lock Pins from the
Versarray™ 200 series WILL NOT fit into the rigging system holes
on the Versarray™ 100 series. The Versarray™ 200 series uses
3/8" diameter pins, and the Versarray™ 100 series uses 1/4"
diameter pins.
The Versarray™ 112 Mk2 loudspeaker system modules ship with
Grade 5, 1 / 4" X 20 bolts to connect the coupling brackets to the
cabinets, the Quick Release Positive Lock Pins are an accessory
option for use on the coupling brackets. The Versarray™ Model
25 Halo / Array Fly Bar ships with three Quick Release Positive
Lock Pins per side to couple to the first cabinet’s coupling plate.
The Versarray™ Model 25 Pull-Back Bar/ Small Array Fly Bar
ships with one Quick Release Positive Lock Pin per side to
couple to the first or last cabinet’s coupling plate.
If you are not sure how to assemble the rigging or how to fly the
array once it has been arrayed, consult a certified structural
engineer.
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE HARDWARE.
CAUTION: ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAIN
INSPECT RIGGING ANNUALLY
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112 Mk2
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 doublecheck 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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
The Versarray 112 Mk2 Ribbon Tweeter Line Source Array module
consists of a 12" Neo Black Widow® woofer combined with a
Neodymium based Peavey RD
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 Mk2 offers extreme versatility for such high performance
capability. The two-way system consists of the following driver
components: a 12" Black Widow ® Neo series woofer with
Neodymium magnet structure. Capable of over 500W of continuous
power handling (AES Std 2-1984), the woofer can handle a lot of
sheer power. The high frequencies are handled by two Peavey RD
2.6 ribbon tweeters utilizing a composite sandwich ribbon, a
Neodymium magnet system, and a low distortion waveguide. The
new ribbon tweeters handle 50% more power than the original
versions, and provide 2 dB more sensitivity, increasing reliability and
HF output capacity. The new Mk 2 version also now has the tough
Hammerhead ™ polyurea textured black finish instead of acrylic
paint.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 a line array is
wired for amplifier use. Peavey’s proprietary protection circuitry,
Sound Guard ™ , provides long and medium term driver overload
protection for the tweeter without impairing musical transients or
dynamics. The adjustable rigging system provides for a classic
straight line-array configuration, or a number of different angling
options, providing easy aiming of the system. Angles between the
array modules is 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).
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2.6 ribbon tweeter in a cabinet
™
Bolts are supplied with the rigging hardware to couple the
Versarray
™
112 Mk2modules together and lock the angles
between them into place, but optional quick release pins are
available for quick and easy field adjustments or reconfigurations of a line array.
The flexibility of the Versarray system allows the use of
anywhere from 1 to 16 Versarray 112 Mk2 modules in
conjunction with anything from one Versarray 118 Sub to as
many Versarray 218 Subs as you can power!
An optional special bracket set mounts to the Versarray 218 Sub,
and allows up to three of the Versarray 112 Mk2’s to be mounted
on top of the Versarray 218 Sub, and angled upward, for use on
stage in a stadium seating situation.
In addition, a lift kit co-designed with Vermette, and available as
an accessory, can elevate up to six Versarray 112 Mk2 modules
13 feet high above a 218 sub, then fold down for easy transport
and storage.
Processor Settings
Versarray 112 Mk2 Processor Settings
Single VR112 Mk2 Cabinet w/118 Sub (Starting point)
Front End EQ (before the crossover section) = PEQ –2.0 dB @
2k, bw= 0.577 (or use 1/3 octave band at 2 kHz set to –2.0 dB);
Infrasonic ltering: Filter/Gate = HP12, 34 Hz, q= 0.71; EQ =
HP12, 34Hz, q= 0.71 (or 24 dB/oct. LR @ 34 Hz)
Crossover settings: Woofer= 24 dB/oct. LR @ 2.0 kHz,
Tweeter= 24 dB/oct. Bessel @ 3.0 kHz, Woofer Polarity
Normal, Tweeter Polarity Normal
(Bessel Set Frequency Normalized to the –3 dB point)
EQ after crossover:
Woofer EQ:
PEQ +3.5 dB @ 115 Hz, bw=2.0
PEQ –3.5 dB @ 425 Hz, bw=0.707
PEQ –3.5 dB @ 860 Hz, bw= .577
PEQ +2.0 dB @ 1.32 kHz, bw=.707
PEQ –3.0 dB @ 2.08 kHz, bw= 0.5
Woofer Delay = 0.0 ms (none)
Tweeter EQ:
PEQ –3.0 dB @ 2.7 kHz, bw= 0.577
PEQ +3.0 dB @ 3.68 kHz, bw= 0.577
PEQ –2.5 dB @ 4.92 kHz, bw= 0.577
PEQ +4.0 dB @ 14.8 kHz, bw=1.305
Tweeter Delay = 0.0 ms (none)
Sub to Woof
er Crossover:
Sub= 24 dB/oct. LR @ 125Hz, Woofer= 24 dB/oct LR @
100Hz, Sub Polarity Normal, Woofer Polarity Normal
Sub EQ: PEQ +4.0 dB @ 50 Hz, bw= 0.707; PEQ -2.5 dB @ 100
Hz, bw= 0.50
Level Set
tings
For the same model of power amp, with all channels set
to the same voltage gain, referenced to the 12" woofer):
Versarray
™
118 Sub = 0 dB
SPECIFICATIONS Versarray™ 112 Mk2
Versarray 112:
Woofer= -1.5 dB, Tweeter= 0.0 dB (for ribbons wired 16 ohms)
Tweeter= -6.0 dB (for ribbons wired 4 ohms)
Chart for Changes with Number of VR112 Mk2 Cabinets
No. of Cabs: 1 2 3 4 6 8
218 Sub
Level†: -6.0 dB 2.5 dB 0.5 dB +1.5 dB +4 dB +5.5 dB
12" Wfr
Level: -1.5 dB -1.5 dB -1.5 dB -1.5 dB -1.5 dB -1.5 dB
Twtr
Level: 0.0 dB +2.0 dB +4.0 dB +5.5dB +6.5 dB +7.0 dB
(Drive levels are for 16 ohm wiring, for 4 ohm wiring, subtract 6 dB)
Front End (Global) EQ‡
at 2 kHz 2.0 dB - - - - -
at 1.8 kHz - -3.0 dB -3.5 dB -3.5 dB -4.0 dB -4.5 dB
(at a bw set to 0.577) bw=.707 bw=.707
SPECIAL NOTE: These settings have been carefully selected to
provide the best performance the Versarray™ 112 Mk2system
is capable of, and provide maximum sound quality with good
reliability.
Bessel filters have a non-intuitive frequency setting compared
to Linkwitz-Riley or Butterworth filters, and may give the
impression that there is a severe under-lap at the crossover
frequency. This is not the case, and all factors have been taken
into account, including the acoustic behavior of the drivers into
the waveguide load. If you have ANY concerns or questions
about crossover and EQ settings, please contact Peavey
Transducer Engineering.
† SPECIAL NOTE: Versarray 218 Sub is in 4 ohm mode (woofers
paralleled).
If the Versarray 218 Sub woofers are driven separately, using an
amp with the same gain as all the other amps, then drive level to
the separate woofers is the same.
To convert the above drive levels for a single Versarray 218 Sub to
drive levels suitable for a single Versarray 118 Sub, add 6 dB.
When doubling the number of Subs, subtract 6 dB for each time
they are doubled.
‡ SPECIAL NOTE: To match this PEQ setting with a 1/3 octave
band EQ, use the following:
To equate to a PEQ setting of –3 dB @ 1.8k, bw= 0.58, use 1/3
octave band 2 kHz set to –1.5 dB AND 1/3 octave band 1.6 kHz
also set to –1.5 dB
To equate to a PEQ setting of –3.5 dB @ 1.8k, bw= 0.58, use 1/3
octave band 2 kHz set to –2 dB AND 1/3 octave band 1.6 kHz set
to –1.5 dB
To equate to a PEQ setting of –4 dB @ 1.8k, bw= 0.707, use 1/3
octave band 2 kHz set to –2.0 dB AND 1/3 octave band 1.6 kHz
set to –2.0 dB
To equate to a PEQ setting of –4.5 dB @ 1.8k, bw= 0.707, use 1/3
octave band 2 kHz set to –2.5 dB AND 1/3 octave band 1.6 kHz
set to –2.0 dB
Limiters
(DO NOT DEPEND ON THE LIMITER to prevent damage!)
VSX-26 Limiter Settings
Power Amp Gain set to 40X (32 dB)
Versarray
218: Threshold: +7.0 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 100 mS
Release: 1000 mS
Versarray 112
Woofer: Threshold: +4.0 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 60 mS
Release: 600 mS
Ribbon: Threshold: - 1.0 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 10 mS
Release: 100 mS
Input Limiter: Threshold: +22 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 50 mS
Release: 500 mS
Note: The VSX26 references the limiter settings to 0 dBu, which
is at –24 dBFS.
®
DIGITOOL
MX Limiter Settings
Input Gain Block= 18 dB
Output Gain Block= 24 dB
Power Amp Gain set to 40X (32 dB)
™
Versarray
218: Threshold: - 17.0 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 100 mS
Release: 1000 mS
Versarray 112
Woofer: Threshold: - 20.0 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 60 mS
Release: 600 mS
Ribbon: Threshold: - 25.0 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 10 mS
Release: 100 mS
Input Limiter: Threshold: - 2 dB
Ratio: 20:1
Attack: 50 mS
Release: 500 mS
Note: The Digitool® references the limiter settings to 0 dBFS, or the
maximum digital output levels of the system.
Line curvature, or splay between cabinets
Splaying the line will tend to require more level increase from
the tweeters, and some more cut EQ at 1.8 kHz.
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