Renkus-Heinz ICL-R User Manual

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ive Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R

Now, let’s investigate the multiple beam capabilities of Iconyx.

In many installations, a single beam is the ideal solution for the room’s acoustical chal-

lenges. In some cases, however, multiple beams are needed to provide the desired

coverage. Rooms with a balcony are a good example; in most cases a single beam can’t

cover both the main floor and the balcony.

One solution is two line arrays, one for the floor and the other for the balcony, but this is

expensive. In other cases, architectural considerations or microphone placement dictate

that the column be mounted higher than is ideal and it’s impossible to cover the audience

area with a single beam.

Iconyx solves these problems by

offering multiple beams. To explore

this unique Iconyx feature, click on

the drop down arrow associated with

Beams.

Notice that on a dual or stacked

ICL-R array you can select up to a

maximum of 8 beams. It’s up to four

on a single ICL-R. For now, select 2

to add a second beam to the graphic.

At first glance it may appear that nothing happened since the program may have

placed the second beam on top of the first beam. One way to tell that a second beam

has been added is that the left side of the window now includes a second Beam Pa-

rameter section. Refer to graphic to the left. Notice that the second beam is identified

with a dark blue aiming poin

Notice that the second beam also includes a Relative Level field. This allows you to re-

duce the level of this beam relative to the first beam, a useful feature when the second

beam is covering the front of the audience area.

The High Pass at [Hz] section lets you add

high frequency content to maintain consistent

high to low/mid frequency balance throughout

the room.

Take a few minutes now to become acquaint-

ed with the many design possibilities offered

by Iconyx steerable arrays by playing around

with the number of beams, their opening

angles, their aiming and their relative levels.

One of the things you will notice is that as the

number of beams increases, the output level

of the individual beams decreases.