Seeburg Galeo System User Manual - page 19

Manual is about: Line Array System

Summary of Galeo System

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    User manual galeo system galeo cylindric wave unit galeo sub galeo flying frame galeo sub flying frame last updated: 09/2008.

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    Seeburg acoustic line 2 contents foreword ................................................................................ 3 part 1 – general information components ........................................................................... 4 safety instructions ........................................

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    Seeburg acoustic line 3 foreword the galeo line array system is suitable for a wide range of sound applications for which a fast set-up, high sound quality, long throw and predictable directivity are crucial. It is particularly suitable for high-end permanent installations. The galeo sub with integr...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 4 part 1 – general information components the galeo system comprises the galeo cylindric wave units and a compatible galeo sub bass extension of the same width and includes appropriate flying hardware. Die galeo cylindric wave unit is to be understood as an individual element w...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 5 safety instructions pa systems the size of the galeo pose different types of risk: - aurally even at a low power input the galeo unit can produce a hazardous sound pressure level that may cause acute and permanent damage to the ear. Never sit or stand in the immediate vicinit...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 6 coverage in the case of large format pa systems, coverage is of the utmost importance. Very few listeners stand or sit directly within the axis of a line array system. Consequently, when developing the galeo our engineers attached great importance to achieving totally symmetr...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 7 possible combinations, groundstack galeo the lower cut-off frequency of the galeo cylindric wave unit is approximately 80hz. Therefore, trouble-free speech or general corporate applications are possible without using an additional subwoofer. However, in the case of disco or l...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 8 3. Galeo sub und galeo stacked for groundstack operation of galeo on top of galeo sub no frame is required. The galeo units are mounted directly onto the stacking device of the galeo sub and the front spacer. This device offers a wide angular adjustment range so that the lowe...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 9 the galeo combined with the galeo xt using a transition cradle art. No. 01392, galeo units can also be flown below a galeo xt line array. Due to the specific geometry of the transition cradle, the cylindrical sound source within the mid-high range is continued; it can therefo...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 10 part 2 – assembly and rigging transportation for transportation of the galeo, four units are packed in a flightcase (art. No. 16002). For assembly, either just the cover or the complete hood is removed from the case. The angle of the units stacked below each other must alway...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 11 ease focus make use of the galeo system’s acoustic and mechanical simulation software ease focus. It is available for download in the respective download area of our website www.Seeburg.Net . This software facilitates simple simulation of how the inclination and angle of the...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 12 assembly and disassembly – flown operation assembly and disassembly of the galeo system must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Every technician or staff member working with the system must have access to this user manual and the structural analysis certificate and ...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 13 attach a galeo line array only to flying points which have sufficient carrying capacity and are adequately dimensioned to bear heavier loads. If there are even the slightest concerns regarding correct dimensioning, either do not attach the system or arrange for the provision...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 14 always first connect the units using the front ball lock pins and do not adjust the degree of angulation before the units have been securely connected. Ensure that the ball clearly protrudes from the other side of the fitting and that the pin cannot be withdrawn. Never under...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 15 assembly and disassembly – groundstack operation using the stacking frame (reversed flying frame with extenders), a stacked galeo array of up to 6 elements is possible without further ballasting. Insert the extenders into the holes in the flying frame and secure these using ...

  • Page 16: Part 3 – Startup

    Seeburg acoustic line 16 part 3 – startup system racks system racks for galeo applications are available ex factory. They consist of: • 4-channel amplifier lab.Gruppen fp 10000 q for the mid-high range (4x2500w/2 ohms) • 2-channel amplifier lab.Gruppen fp 7000q for the low range drivers (2x3500w/2 o...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 17 controller settings in addition to inclination angle and curving, correct configuration of the system controller has a decisive effect on the galeo line array’s sound characteristics. As sound perception and use of the system differ greatly, only basic settings are proposed,...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 18 cabling the galeo units are connected to each other and to the system rack by means of 4-core nl4 speakon cables. Use only high-quality 1:1 configured, flexible speaker cables with neutrik plugs. The impedance of both paths is 16 ohms per loudspeaker box. Therefore, four uni...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 19 sound optimisation in order to be able to fully utilise the performance capability of the galeo system, you should adapt the sound system to the prevailing conditions and the respective setup at each location. The actual size of the sound application area should have already...

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    Seeburg acoustic line 20 appendix.