Dynacord Speaker manual Components, VariLine

COMPONENTS

Components

VariLine

CROSSOVERS HORNS CONSTRUCTION

Throughout the VariLine series, only selected components of the highest quality are used.

These include not only the cross- overs and signal processors but also DYNACORD‘s innovative pro- tective circuits: the individual loud- speaker components are safeguar- ded from thermal overload by the all-electronic Voice Coil Tracking Protection system as well as halogen protectors. VariLine loudspeakers can therefore be driven by extre- mely powerful amplifiers to obtain the widest possible dynamic range without their voice coils sustaining damage – even when operating errors occur. Furthermore, any thermal overload triggers a ‚soft‘ power reduction, free from the dis- tracting switching noise that is the bugbear of conventional protective circuits. The 12“ and 15“ models offer the additional option of swit- ching to active two-way operation.

The large-format VariLine constant directivity HF horns have been optimized using advanced CAD software and can be rotated through 90° for horizontal applica- tions.

As well as exemplarily low distortion, these horns are remarkable for the very low frequencies at which they retain their directivity. The smaller enclosures are equipped with Electro-Voice DH3 titanium domes, whilst the VL 122 and larger models feature Electro-Voice ND6 neodymium drivers with 3“ voice coils and 1.4“ exits. These advan- tageous horn / driver configura- tions provide crisp and powerful high-resolution HF reproduction.

VariLine enclosures are made from extremely rugged, multiply birch with a dual-component finish sufficiently resilient to withstand the roughest of handling on the road and on stage.

The front is protected by a sturdy powder-coated steel grille lined with high quality acoustic foam. The logo can be rotated through 90° and therefore looks right whether the enclosures are mounted verti- cally or horizontally. The 12“ and 15“ enclosures are asymmetric, which not only optimizes them for floor monitoring but also facilitates the creation of clusters.

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