Description
dBTechnologies takes the arrayable speaker concept to a whole new level and proudly presents VIO C, a complete series of 2-way active line-source speakers for a wide variety of venues and applications, from installed sound systems to touring sound reinforcement.
Designed to create horizontal or vertical line-source arrays and featuring a simple yet fast rigging system, VIO C offers the most flexible coverage options, as well as the powerful and pure acoustic performance that distinguishes all VIO cabinets. The series includes 3 enclosures with premium neodymium components: VIO C12 (1×12″, 3.5″ vc LF and 1×1.4″ exit, 3″ vc HF), VIO C15 (1×15″, 3.5″ vc LF and 1×1.4″ exit, 3″ vc HF) and VIO C212 (2×12″, 3″ vc LF and 1x 1.4″ exit, 3″ vc HF). The entire series is equipped with the latest generation 1600 W RMS Class D Digipro G4 amp module that drives a powerful DSP, providing each system with an impressive SPL (139 dB for VIO C12, 140 dB for VIO C15, and 141 dB for VIO C212).
As standard, the VIO C is equipped with a dBTechnologies RDNet card for real-time monitoring and remote control via Aurora Net software. The preamp is ready for future upgrades with an Audinate Dante card. With an exclusively designed waveguide and an asymmetrical horn, each single VIO C enclosure provides a precise horizontal coverage pattern of 22.5°. When matching companion cabinets, users can easily set up scalable horizontal clusters, adapting the VIO C to the venue and application. For example, a configuration with 4 cabinets side-by-side delivers a horizontal dispersion of 90°, a cluster with 8 cabinets reaches a horizontal angle of 180°, and so on, up to 360° coverage with a 16-cabinet setup.
The scalability of the VIO C series goes much further. In fact, the VIO C12 and VIO C15 models can also be linked vertically, simply by turning a speaker upside down and placing it on top of a companion speaker. Thanks to the infrared ports on top of the cabinets, the two speakers can communicate and be processed as a single unit, manageable via the built-in display or via Aurora Net software. This way, users can easily set up double-line clusters (up to 32 elements) and adjust the vertical dispersion pattern via digital control. Finally, the design of the VIO C12 and VIO C15 also allows for up to 4-module constant curvature arrays to be created. VIO C clusters can be quickly assembled thanks to the LP-1,
Enclosures are made of plywood reinforced with a black polyurea finish. A removable rain cover is included with each cabinet, which is also equipped with 2 side and 2 rear handles to facilitate transport and installation.
Technical data
Speaker type
2-way active cluster speaker
Acoustic data
Usable bandwidth [-10 dB]
42 – 19,000 Hz
Frequency response [-6 dB]
46 – 18,000 Hz
HF
1x 1.4″, 3″ vc – Neodymium
LF
1x 15″, 3.5″ vc – Neodymium
Horizontal directivity
22.5°
Vertical directivity
45° (+15° / -30°)
Amplifier
Amplifier
1600 W RMS Class-D Digipro® G4
Cooling
Convection, internal fan
Power supply
Full-range SMPS with PFC
Processor
AD / DA converter
24 bit / 96 kHz
Limiter
Dual active peak, RMS, thermal
Processing (filters)
FIR linear phase
Input
Signal input
1x XLR female, balanced
Signal output
1x XLR male, balanced
Expansion card
RDNet card (1x RJ45 IN 1x RJ45 link)
Dante card [optional]
Power socket
1x PowerCON TRUE1 In
1x PowerCON TRUE1 Out
Controls
1x OLED user interface
Special functions
IR positioning system
380V resistant SMPS
IPOS Intelligent Power-on Sequence
Optically isolated floating preamp
Inclinometer
Mechanics
Enclosure
Multiplex plywood – Polyurea coating
Handles
4 x handles (2 at back, 2 at side)
Rigging points
Corner Quick Link
Weight
40.1 kg (88.4 lbs)
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