Technical Update
New Functionality – Greater Flexibility
Voiced Steering Presets
This new feature allows selecting between two different Steering Files, making it possible to quickly optimize the sound
system to suit changing acoustic environment between two confi gurations. This is particularly useful for example where a
grand ballroom may be sub-divided into smaller conference rooms, or in a large house of worship – alternating between
full-size congregation, and smaller audience zoning depending on the specifi c event.
It is based on the concept of Operation Modes which was already implemented in previous software versions and is
described in Section 8.22 of the QFlex Operation Manual.
In previous versions each operation mode (OpMode1 and OpMode2) had its own set of parameters (EQ, Delay, Gain, etc.)
but with the exception of steering fi le which remained common to both. The concept has now been enhanced to include
a dedicated Steering File for each of the two operation modes. As previously, switching between the Op Modes is done
through the QFlex control inputs as described in Section 16 of the QFlex Operation Manual (‘Mode control’ paragraph).
QFlex Series
Steering Files Gang Loading
It is now possible to load multiple steering fi les into a single QFlex column, with master
and any associated slave devices updated automatically. To do this:
• In VNET Software SystemView, double-click on the Master device.
• On the device panel, navigate to the Setup tab.
• Select the ‘Load entire column’ radio button (situated above the ‘Open File’ button).
• Click on ‘Open File’, select the Master .bef fi le and click ‘Open’.
• Please note, the master fi le must have the suffi x ‘1’ e.g. ‘Qfl ex_24_roof_box1.bef’.
• VNET Software will now search for Slave .bef fi les that have the same name as the master .bef fi le, with an
appropriate suffi x e.g. ‘Qfl ex_24_roof_box2.bef’, ‘Qfl ex_24_roof_box3.bef’ etc.
• For each slave .bef fi le it fi nds, VNET Software will attempt to fi nd a slave device on the network with the
same name as the master device.
• Once all devices have been matched with a fi le, VNET Software will load the fi les into the devices.
• Any problems encountered will be displayed in the progress window.
• Note that VNET Software will ensure that each slave device is set to the same OpMode as the master
device, if the fi rmware supports this feature.
• Once the operation is complete, click on the ‘Close’ button in the progress window.
Important!
Implementation of this new functionality requires VNET Software v6.0.6 or later and v1.320 of the QFlex Firmware. The latest
software and fi rmware can be downloaded from tannoypro.com. The fi rmware is packaged with the QFlex BeamEngine
software in a convenient pack, as well as being available to download separately for each specifi c QFlex model.
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