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Array Application Guide

A Guide to Assist in the Specifying of JBL Installed Sound Products

Featuring 44 Pre-Designed Arrays of Application Engineered

Series and

Precision Directivity

5000 Series Products With Array Optimization Tips

Rev. C

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Summary of Application Engineered Series

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-1- array application guide a guide to assist in the specifying of jbl installed sound products featuring 44 pre-designed arrays of application engineered tm series and precision directivity tm 5000 series products with array optimization tips rev. C.
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-2- table of contents page introduction 3 suspending loudspeaker arrays 4-5 array applications: 6-9 speech systems combination speech & music systems high-impact music systems array tips: 10-12 modeling arrays in rooms optimizing long-throw/downfill systems signal processing low frequency pattern co...
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-3- introduction this third edition of the array application guide illustrates how application engineered tm and precision directivity tm series loudspeakers can provide the building blocks to construct arrays that fit almost any room size or application. New to this edition are arrays b4, g7 and g8...
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-4- suspending loudspeaker arrays important safety warning! The information in this section has been assembled from recognized engineering data and is intended for informational purposes only. None of the information in this section should be used without first obtaining competent advice with respec...
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-5- to the professional engineer for design purposes; uniform building code as applicable, municipal building code as applicable, and seismic code as applicable. The installation of the hardware and method of attachment must be carried out in the manner specified by the professional engineer. Improp...
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-6- array applications the arrays described in this guide are developed to meet the performance goals of a wide variety of applications. Array recommendations are largely dictated by the intended function of the sound system along with the size and shape of the room. For this discussion, we will div...
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-7- for larger center clusters, consider the d or e series of arrays. For three- and four-cluster systems as described above (see figure 3), the g series of arrays are particularly useful given their low profile and excellent polar characteristics. The stacked lf drivers of these arrays combine to i...
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-8- some of the array types described have subwoofers integrated into the array; others do not. Of course, subwoofers are often a requirement for this kind of system and can always be flown adjacent to the arrays or ground supported. Figure 4: array g4 (p. 34) used in an exploded configuration in an...
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-9- high-impact music systems while these systems are also sometimes used for speech, their primary purpose indicates that the arrays must produce high spl levels and have extended bandwidth by integrating subwoofers – whether flown or ground supported – into the system. Rectangular and auditorium s...
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-10- array tips modeling arrays in rooms the arrays included in this array guide have been developed to provide good coverage consistency throughout their specified range and balanced power response throughout their bandwidth. They are arranged to produce systems that are easy to rig and meet common...
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-11- 5) if both loudspeakers are full-range devices, the addition of the down-fill device will affect the long-throw response by increasing level in the lf region. This is usually beneficial since the overall array will provide greater lf levels, producing a more balanced system and better lf polar ...
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-12- 3) loudspeaker array low-frequency pattern control using filtered array technology ; jbl professional application note . 4) jbl audio engineering for sound reinforcement by john eargle and chris foreman (hal leonard publications, 2002). These papers describe some of the most popular and effecti...
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-13- f two-element vertical array in long-throw/short- throw configuration array a1 application engineered 2-way mid-high loudspeakers vertically splayed • this array is a good choice for small to medium-sized rooms as part of a center cluster, left/right, or exploded cluster system. The configurati...
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-14- two-element vertical array in long-throw/short- throw configuration array a2 application engineered 3-way 15” and mid-high loudspeakers oriented and splayed vertically • this array is a good choice for small to medium-sized rooms as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. The configura...
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-15- two-element vertical array in long-throw/short- throw configuration array a3 precision directivity 3-way loudspeaker with application engineered vertically splayed mid-high downfill • this array is a very good choice for medium to large rooms as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. ...
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-16- full range array with integrated, bipole low frequency array a4 precision directivity 3-way loudspeaker with application engineered vertically splayed mid-high downfill • this array is an excellent choice for larger rooms as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system where high spl levels ...
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-17- full range array with integrated bipole low frequency array a5 precision directivity 3-way loudspeaker array with companion spaced-source low frequency enclosure • this array is an excellent choice for larger rooms as part of left/right or exploded clusters where exceptional gain before feedbac...
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-18- array a5 application notes a sometimes unanticipated problem in sound system design is excessive low frequency energy beneath the flown array. Related to this can be poor low frequency coverage into the audience area and a system with excessive ‘lobing’ onto the performance area. This is usuall...
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-19- two-element horizontal array array b1 application engineered 2-way 12” loudspeakers horizontally splayed • this array is a good solution for a simple center or left/right cluster in small to medium-sized rooms for both speech and speech + music systems. Array specifications • loudspeakers: (2) ...
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-20- two-element horizontal array array b2 application engineered 2-way 15” loudspeakers horizontally splayed • this array is a good solution for a simple center or left/right cluster in small to medium-sized rooms for both speech and speech + music systems. Array specifications • loudspeakers: (2) ...
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-21- two-element horizontal array with subwoofer array b3 application engineered 2-way 12” loudspeakers horizontally splayed plus subwoofer • this array is a great choice for small to medium-sized rooms as a center cluster. • provides a cost-effective center cluster solution with excellent coverage ...
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-22- array b4 two-element horizontal array precision directivity 2-way 12” loudspeakers horizontally splayed • this array can be used for medium to large-sized rooms as a center cluster, or as part of an exploded cluster design utilizing multiple arrays. • provides a cost-effective solution with def...
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-23- three-element horizontal array in a wide coverage configuration array c1 application engineered mid/high loudspeakers horizontally splayed with low frequency enclosure • this array is a very good choice for small to medium-large rooms as a center cluster speech system offering very high intelli...
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-24- two-element horizontal array with subwoofer array d1 application engineered 3-way 15” loudspeakers horizontally splayed plus subwoofer • this array is a good choice for medium to large rooms as a center cluster or as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. • full bandwidth 4-way system...
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-25- two-element horizontal array with subwoofer array d2 application engineered 3-way quad 10” loudspeakers horizontally splayed plus subwoofer • this array is a good choice for medium to large rooms as a center cluster or as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. • full bandwidth 4-way s...
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-26- • this array is a good choice for medium-sized rooms as a center cluster or as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. • high-powered three-way system provides a full-bandwidth music system. • array may be augmented with flown or ground stacked asb6128v subwoofers (see array d1). Two-e...
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-27- • this array is a very good choice for medium-sized rooms as a center cluster or as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. • quad 10” low-frequency drivers improve vertical directivity and increases low-frequency impact. • system may be augmented with flown or ground stacked asb6128 s...
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-28- • this array is a good choice for medium-sized rooms as a center cluster or as part of a left/right or exploded cluster system. • the additional dual 15” low frequency enclosure increases bass output and impact for improved musical performance and improves vertical directivity in the low-freque...
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-29- • this array is a very good choice for medium to large rooms as a center cluster or as part of a high-impact left/right or exploded cluster system. • the four 12” low frequency drivers combine to provide solid lf response and improve horizontal directivity. • array may be augmented ground stack...
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-30- • this array is an excellent choice for medium to large rooms as a center cluster or as part of a high impact left/right or exploded cluster system. • spaced source 12” drivers (pd5322 + pd5122) create directivity through 125 hz to improve gain before feedback and optimize evenness of coverage....
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-31- two-element horizontal array with downfill array e6 application engineered 2-way loudspeakers horizontally splayed with downfill • this array is a good for use as a small center cluster or in simple l/r systems when greater vertical coverage is required. • the low-frequency driver orientation p...
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-32- two-element horizontal array with subwoofer and downfill array f1 application engineered 3-way 15” loudspeakers horizontally splayed plus subwoofer and horizontally splayed mid/high downfills • this array is a good choice for medium to large rooms as a center cluster or as part of a left/right ...
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-33- two-element horizontal array with subwoofers and downfill array f2 application engineered 3-way quad-10” loudspeakers horizontally splayed plus subwoofer and horizontally splayed mid/high downfills • this array is a very good choice for larger rooms as a center cluster or as part of a high-impa...
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-34- two-element horizontal array with subwoofers and downfill array f3 precision directivity 3-way loudspeakers horizontally splayed plus subwoofer and horizontally splayed mid/high downfills • this array is an excellent choice for medium to large rooms as a center cluster or as part of a high-impa...
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-35- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g1 application engineered 2-way 12” loudspeakers horizontally configured and vertically splayed • this low-profile array is a good choice for smaller l/r or exploded clusters. • the stacked low-frequency drivers provide...
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-36- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g2 application engineered 2-way 15” loudspeakers horizontally configured and vertically splayed • this low-profile array is a good choice for smaller l/r or exploded clusters in speech + music systems. • the stacked low...
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-37- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g3 application engineered 3-way 15” loudspeakers horizontally configured and vertically splayed • this low-profile array is a good choice for mid to large l/r or exploded clusters in speech + music systems. • the stacke...
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-38- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g4 precision directivity 3-way loudspeakers horizontally configured and vertically splayed • this low-profile array is an excellent choice for larger l/r or exploded cluster systems. • the four, stacked low-frequency dr...
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-39- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g5 application engineered 3-way loudspeaker with 2-way downfill vertically splayed • this low-profile array is a good, low-cost, effective choice for small to medium sized rooms requiring l/r or exploded clusters. • the...
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-40- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g6 precision directivity 3-way with application engineered 2-way loudspeaker downfill • this low-profile array is a very effective choice for mid to large l/r or exploded clusters. • the stacked low-frequency drivers pr...
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-41- two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration array g7 application engineered 3-way quad 10” loudspeakers horizontally configured and vertically splayed • this low-profile array is an effective choice for mid to large l/r or exploded clusters. • the stacked 10” low-frequ...
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-42- array g8 two-element vertical array in a long-throw/short- throw configuration precision directivity 2-way 12” loudspeakers horizontally configured and vertically splayed • this array is a very good choice for larger l/r or exploded clusters. • high-frequency waveguides are rotated 90 o . • thi...
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-43- weather resistant configurations for ae and pd series jbl offers two standard levels of weather resistance for ae and pd series loudspeakers. Wrc is for outdoor placement where the loudspeaker will be sheltered from direct exposure to the elements. Wrx is for direct exposure or extreme environm...
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-44- painting ae and pd series loudspeaker enclosures jbl ae and pd series loudspeakers are available in black, white or unfinished. When ordering, the default color is always black. White is signified by a –wh suffix on the model number. Unfinished models are signified with a –uf suffix and are del...
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-45- it is highly recommended to leave the grille backing unpainted. If you must add some color to the backing, give it a very quick spray dusting of the color, making sure not to clog the pores in the backing material. Reattach the backing securely using 3m super 77 or similar spray adhesive, spray...
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Ae/pd series connector pinout guide models connector type & pinouts crossover mode pd series 3-way and ae series am high-power 3-way (bi-amp/tri-amp selectable) am6340/xx pd5322/xx nl8 bi-amp tri-amp am6315/xx 1+ / 1- low low 2+ / 2- mid-high mid 3+ / 3- n/c high 4+ / 4- (thru) (thru) ae series am m...