LASS user manual - audio concepts

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Parameters The Show SPL Values/Draw Lines button accesses a number of other functions. With the button in the out position, the left mouse button can be clicked to activate a dual-function pop-up menu. The 0-dB reference point can also be repositioned by clicking on the new reference position (Point A), and selecting the “Move 0-dB ref. point” or “Move 0-dB ref. point on listening plane” functions. Other functions include, the ability to reposition the array, predicting the frequency response at Point A*, and moving listening planes by clicking and dragging from the old position to the new and selecting the desired function. The Show SPL Values/Draw Lines button in the in position allows the user to check the variation of SPL at any point (referenced against the 0-db ref. point), by clicking and dragging or selecting any given point. LASS calculates and displays the frequency response of a direct sound field at a point relative to the 0-dB Ref point’s direct sound response, which is assumed to be flat. The Optimization tab provides a number of features that greatly simplify array design. First, the number of elements can be adjusted using bump buttons. © SLS Loudspeakers, 2005 LASSMN-040105 4
Optimization Next, the Inclination bump buttons are used to adjust the array tilt-angle up or down in half-degree increments so that the on-axis aim point (gray line) of the top element hits just above the rear of the listening plane (see below). Next, the Coverage bump buttons are used to aim the on-axis aim point of the bottom array element so that it hits the ear height at the first listening position. The Articulation and adjacent Auto-Optimization button are used to start the optimization cycle to find the best splay angle pattern (articulation) that results in the lowest standard deviation of direct SPL along the listening lines throughout the whole venue. The Large Step button is provided to speed up preliminary calculations and uses significantly fewer points on the listening plane. You can press and depress this button at any time. Note: Most accurate predictions are obtained when the Large Step button is not activated. Also, make sure to deactivate (uncheck) listening planes outside of the main coverage area to ensure accurate predictions. In most cases, this means deactivating listening planes used to draw stage positions, etc. The Optimization tab also provides SPL calculations. Use the Wide Band SPL button for SPL prediction that correlates with subjective perception of loudness. Wide Band SPL opens a window that shows max, min and average SPL and its dispersion (standard deviation) over all listening planes. The window on the right in this case depicts absolute SPL plots along the listening plane - over the wide frequency band. Note that the ground floor listening planes and the balcony listening planes are indicated in different colors. The Coverage button and Articulation Auto Optimization button only operates when the system is in the Auto-Splay Mode. This is selected with the icon in the center of the top menu bar. © SLS Loudspeakers, 2005 LASSMN-040105 5
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