dBTechnologies VIO L208 2-Way Active Line Array Speaker
Offering lighter and faster rigging elements, featuring an unique acoustic design, combining long throw and detailed audio performance, VIO L208 is both a powerful yet compact stand-alone line array system, and a fully compatible down-fill for VIO L210+ VIOL208 hybrid systems, completed by VIO S Active subwoofers.
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
VIO L208 is a 2-way active line array system equipped with 2x 8” neodymium woofers and 1x 1.4” neodymium compression driver (3” voice coil). The transducers are positioned behind an all-in-one panel which acts as a phase-plug and a HF horn. The waveguide behind this panel contributes to the creation of a cylindrical wavefront, much to the advantage of hi-freq throw distance.
Each module of VIO L208 is driven by a Class-D Digipro G3 900W amp module with auto-range PSU. A perfectly coherent emission is granted thanks to advanced sound processing with FIR filters. The pre-amp module is also equipped with a digital optical isolation, guaranteeing interference-free input signal.
BUILT-IN RIGGING SYSTEM
VIO 208’s wooden enclosure comes with a built-in rigging system made for simplicity and speed: a back central rigging strand allows to set the relative splay angles, directly in the dedicated transport cart DT-VIOL208, able to house 4 modules plus 1 flying bar. While lifting up the array, the rigging strand will automatically block the systems at the preset angles with no need of heavy lifting.
The dedicated 3-point flying frame DRK 208 allows to set a precise inclination of the array and is ready to carry an optional inclinometer laser pointer. When not in use, the flybar can be easily stored in the transport cart.
MECHANICAL & ACOUSTIC COMPATIBILITY
VIO L208 is designed for optimized acoustic and mechanical compatibility with VIO L210. AF-VIO1 accessory allows you to rig the module under a VIO S118 flyable subwoofer or, alternatively, to use VIO 208 as downfill in larger VIO L210 systems. The same accessory also serves as safety interface in stacked configuration on VIO subs. A lighter accessory transition frame TF-VIO1 allows the installation of VIO L208 under flown VIO L210 only.
Features
- 2-WAY ACTIVE LINE ARRAY MODULE
- 900 W RMS DIGIPRO® G3 AMPLIFIER
- 133.5 dB MAX SPL
- USABLE BANDWIDTH [- 6 dB] 75 Hz - 20 KHz
- HF: 1x1.4" exit, 3" v.c., NEODYMIUM
- LF: 2 x 8”, 2” v.c. - NEODYMIUM
TECHNOLOGIES
- Aurora Net
This product is fully-compatible with Aurora Net software
Digipro® G3
- System of digital amplification engineered by dBTechnologies. Based on the previous Digipro projects, completely re-designed, lighter in weight and more efficient, new Heatsink, newest components which maximize the power with a lower consumption.
Linear Phase FIR Filters
- A low-latency sound processing featuring Linear Phase FIR filters allows cabinets to deliver an extremely coherent audio performance, standing out for its intelligibility and clarity from every listening position. This is also achieved by making the phase response as linear as possible, avoiding any distortion.
I.P.O.S.
- The lntelligent Power-On sequence circuit controls the sequence in which the main power supplies of all units within an array ramp up. As a result, each module is switched on in a different time frame, keeping the overall system’s inrush current low.
Inclinometer
- Inside every array of VIO series, you can find a sensor that allows you to check immediately the absolute inclination in degrees of flown speaker through Aurora Net software. This turns out to be very useful when you need to verify the correct installation of flown speakers.
Neodymium Transducers
- Neodymium is a metal belonging to the family of the “rare earth”, a particular material which creates a powerful magnetic field once charged. This material, used in acoustic transducers, possesses a far superior magnetic power compared to the classical ferrite which allows its dimensions to be reduced, favoring its weight and space capacity.
Opto-isolated Preamp
- The floating audio input design grants a digital optical isolation between earth ground from the mains and the audio ground flowing into the Preamplifier board.This galvanic isolation greatly improves resistance to interferences and any unwanted buzzing and noises.
PFC (Power Factor Corrector)
- The Power Factor Corrector greatly improves the efficiency of the system. Performances of the amplifier are very stable and consistent, regardless of the quality of the mains. This also grants a worldwide compatibility of the power supply - from 90V to 265V 50/60Hz - and limits power consumption.
RDNet
- Digital net for bi-directional control of connected devices. The acronym RDNet originates from the development, on behalf of RCF and dBTechnologies, of a universal network which allows adjustments in real time and supervision of all the connected systems, using cables based on ethernet cat 5 wires. With the specific software and the interfaces control 2 and control 8, a complete command of the acoustic system will be possible allowing real time supervision on each electrical component of the various speakers. RDNet allows you to monitor levels, limiters, and temperatures, select system presets, configure setups off-line, Mute units, Group modules and assigning group EQ, delay and phase, test individual components, automatically address system components, tap into LAN and USB interfaces, extend the network via wireless LAN access points.
System Test
- A built-in measurement system can read the transducers impedance in real time and provide an instant feedback on the health of your system.This controls is performed constantly or it can be forced by the user at any time, remotely or from the amplifier panel.
USB Data Port
- Thanks to this universal data port, the user will be able to perform firmware upgrades
Technical Data
- Speaker Type 2-way Active Line Array Module
Acoustical data
- Usable Bandwidth [- 6 dB] 75 Hz - 20 KHz
- Frequency Response [+/- 3dB] 85 Hz -18,1 KHz
- Max SPL 133.5 dB
- HF 1x1.4"
- Voice Coil HF 3"
- Type HF Neodymium
- LF 2x8"
- Voice Coil LF 2"
- Type LF Neodymium
- Horizontal Directivity 100°
- Vertical Directivity depends on array size and configuration
Amplifier
- Amp Technology Digipro G3 [bi-amped]
- Amp Class Class-D
- Power RMS 900 W
- Peak Power 1800 W
- Cooling Convection
- Power Supply 900 W SMPS with Auto-range PSU
Processor
Controller DSP 28/56 bit
- AD/DA Converter 24 bit/48 KHz
- Limiter Dual Active Peak, RMS, Thermal
- Processing (filters) FIR Linear Phase Filters
- Crossover Frequency LF-HF 1000 Hz
Input
- Signal Input 1xXLR fem, Bal.
- Signal Output 1xXLR male, Bal.
- Network RDNet remote control RJ45 connector IN/OUT
- Mains Connections 1x PowerCON TRUE1 In,1x PowerCON TRUE1 Out
- Controls 1xSpeakers Coupling (7 presets), 1x HF Compensation (8 presets), 1XInput Attenuation Rotary Switch
Mechanics
- Housing Multiplex Plywood, Polyurea painted
- Handles 1 x Side, 2 on back
- Rain Cover Included
- Rigging Points Integrated 3-point flying hardware
- Width 600 mm (23.62 in)
- Height 260 mm (10.23 in)
- Depth 390 mm (15.35 in)
- Weight 18.1 Kg (39.9 lbs)
UPC
- 8058159118901
