VUE al-4 Subcompact Line Array System -4 Acoustic Element & V4 Systems Engine Specification Sheet A Whole New World Of Possibilities lim Da ina

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1 VUE al-4 Acoustic Element & Systems Engine A Whole New World Of Possibilities ry ina m a eli at Pr D The utilizes advanced technologies to extract unparalleled performance from an ultra-compact and highly scalable package. With cutting-edge technologies such as a beryllium compression driver, Kevlar/Neo low frequency transducers, and precision amplification and DSP, the highly scalable al-4 system brings pristine sound quality and coveted line array performance to more applications than ever before. The al-4 Line Array System is made up of the al-4 Acoustic Element and the rack mount Systems Engine, which provides amplification, DSP and system control for up to 8 elements. The system is sold in standard blocks, with eight al-4 Acoustic Elements and a single Systems Engine comprising a single block. Multiple al-4 blocks can be combined to address larger applications. Unlike other compact line array systems that have fixed vertical coverage, the al-4 functions more like full-scale line array systems, with the vertical coverage limited only by the number of elements in the array rather than by the physical limitations of the cabinet design. This flexibility allows al-4 rental inventory to serve a variety of uses. From small one-man shows to more demanding productions, scaling up or down is simply a matter of adding more elements to the array. For applications where extended low frequency is required, the al-4 is fully compatibility with a variety of VUE subwoofers. Flexible rigging options allow flying, ground stacking, and pole mounting on stands or atop VUE subwoofers. Infinitely Scalable Each block includes eight al-4 acoustic elements and a single Systems Engine Scalable by adding or removing al-4 acoustic elements or combining multiple al-4 blocks Optional flying, ground stack and pole-mount accessories available Copyright 2013 VUE Audiotechnik, LLC. All rights reserved.

2 VUE al-4 Subcompact Acoustic Element al-4 elements make it easy to scale al-4 arrays for various applications (one rental inventory serves a variety of applications) Fly up to 16 al-4 elements from a single flybar 90 horizontal coverage angle per al-4 element VUE-designed 1-inch exit neodymium compression driver with Truextent beryllium diaphragm VUE-designed dual 4-inch Kevlar cone neodymium woofers Compact and lightweight each al-4 element is just 18.9 x 5.5 x 10.3 inches (W x H x D) and 18 lbs. Systems Engine LF 1600 W x 2 sine wave - HF 550 W x 2 sine wave 64-bit digital processing including EQ, time alignment, crossover management, and speaker protection Ultra-premium converters provide 118 db of dynamic range Input Delay up to 2 seconds per channel LCD display for easy user interface NL4 Input and Loop connections for easy daisy-chaining The ultra-compact al-4 element utilizes an M-T-M (LF-HF-LF) driver configuration for symmetrical horizontal consistency. Each element houses two 4-inch, very low distortion Kevlar cone neodymium woofers with isobutylene isoprene rubber surrounds. The woofers flank a precision-engineered, 1-inch exit neodymium compression driver featuring a Truextent beryllium diaphragm. Beryllium technology allows the compression driver to deliver dramatic improvements in HF extension and response linearity that simply cannot be matched by traditional aluminum or titanium designs. The beryllium compression driver is mounted to a precision waveguide delivering 90 of horizontal coverage and 10 vertical coverage when measured as a single unit. The al-4 s rugged birch plywood enclosure is protected by a 12-step Dura-Coat LX finish. Integrated flying hardware allows quick assembly of arrays of up to 16 elements per flybar. Rear panel I/O includes NL4 Input and Loop connections for easy daisy-chaining of line array elements. Mac or PC compatible software control Maximum input level of +23 dbu for the most demanding applications Latency < 1ms (Typical 640 microseconds) Compact 2U rack-mount chassis The 2U-sized Systems Engine is a 2-in/4-out configuration providing four discrete channels of amplification with more than enough oomph to bi-amp as many as eight al-4 elements. Inside each chassis are four dedicated amplifiers supplying two channels at 1600 W each for the low frequency, and two channels at 550 W each for the high frequency. And that s clean, pure sine wave power rather than the peak burst measurement our competition prefers to use. In addition to amplification, the Systems Engine also handles all system processing and management functions, including speaker protection as well as system-optimized alignment of EQ, time and crossover functions. Rear panel signal connections include dual XLR and AES/EBU inputs, with a pair of NL4 connectors for loudspeaker outputs.

3 al-4 Acoustic Element & Systems Engine Standard IP Makes For Easy Networking The Systems Engine ships with networking and remote management capabilities as standard, allowing easy assembly of expanded networks and easy access to each element and/or device on the network through our intuitive SystemVUE software. Front and rear panel Ethernet ports are fully compatible with standard IP networks. Simply plug in, and the product will automatically recognize and connect to virtually any kind of IP configuration including DHCP based networks, a fixed IP network, or even an ad hoc network (directly connecting to a computer via Ethernet cable). Whatever the configuration, it just works. The al-4 provides an Ethernet Input on the front panel and both Input and Loop connections on back. The loop option allows users to daisy-chain additional devices into the network without the need for individual runs from the system switch to each device. To ensure network reliability, the Ethernet ports on the can detect power interruptions and automatically switch to a pass-through position in the event of a local failure. This ensures that the larger network remains functional even if a single node fails or loses power. +12 system +6 0 VUE Software -6 SystemVUE software connects VUE devices and networks to Windows or Macintosh computers via a wired or wireless Ethernet connection. SystemVUE software provides access to entire networks, as well as individual devices, for the purpose of optimizing key parameters such as speaker protection, input/output levels, volume, mute, delay and even input sources. Via the SystemVUE software, users can easily customize the Systems Engine for use with a wide variety of unique al-4 configurations, or update the unit to function with future VUE alclass arrays. Accessorize for Every Application Optional road case for touring or portable applications holds four al-4 elements and a single flybar U-bracket can accommodate up to four al-4 elements mounted on stands or polemounted atop VUE subwoofers Ground stacking kit enables ground-based arrays built using VUE subwoofer

4 VUE al-4 4 Box Array Octave Band Coverage 500 Hz 1k Hz 2k Hz 4k Hz

5 al-4 Acoustic Element & Systems Engine 8k Hz 16k Hz Minimum Beamwidth TOP Hz 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k mm (5.4 in) 107 mm (4.21 in) 480 mm (18.9 in) 480 mm (18.9 in) 254 mm (10.0 in)

6 VUE al-4 Acoustic Element & Systems Engine Model al-4 4x al-4 & v4 Acoustic Data Description Subcompact Line Array Element Subcompact Line Array System Frequency Response (+-2.5 db) 100 Hz to 18 khz 95 Hz to 18k Hz Frequency Range (-10 db) 78 Hz - 26 khz 70 Hz - 26 khz Sensitivity (1W/1m) 93 db SPL 99 db SPL Power Long Term Sine Wave Before Protection LF: Before Protection HF: Power Burst (6 db Crest before clip) LF: HF: Max Peak SPL Measured (band limited pink noise 6 db crest factor) Calculated (Broadband Sensitivity + Max Power) Max SPL Long Term (AVG before protection band limited pink noise) Transducer Data Physical Data Preliminary 100 watts rms 28 watts rms 400 watts rms 137 watts rms 119 db SPL 125 db SPL Data 400 watts rms 112 watts rms 2400 watts rms 550 watts rms 131 db SPL 137 db SPL 113 db SPL 125 db SPL Coverage 90 degrees - 6 db 90 degrees - 6 db Coverage Vertical 10 degrees - 6 db Dependent on array configuration LF Driver Description HF Driver Description Two 4-inch drivers, Kevlar cones, isobutylene isoprene rubber surrounds, neodymium magnets 1-inch exit 34 mm voice coil Pure Truextent beryllium diaphragm Impedance 16/16 Ohms (L/H) 4 Ohms net 4x 16 ohms Rigging: Three-point rigging system, provides 0, 2.5, 5 and 7.5 between array elements. Connectors Cabinet Material Cabinet Surface Handles Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight x x 5.47 in 261 x 480 x 139 mm 19 lbs 8.6 kg Nutric NL4 Speakon In and Loop Multi-ply birch hardwood 12 Step Dura-Coat LX Rear Metal Measured Max SPL is recommended for system design purposes and represents the average peak output before protection and after power compression. In accordance with common industry practice, calculated data is provided for comparison purposes, and is a theoretical calculation. v4 Systems Engine Rear Panel Copyright 2013 VUE Audiotechnik, LLC. All rights reserved. All mentioned specifications, features and designs are subject to change without prior notice. DS al-4.01 Mar 2013 VUE Audiotechnik 640 Alpine Way, Escondido CA 9209 Phone info@vueaudio.com