Jbl vrx 900 brochure

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Addressing the growing need for a small format professional sound system, JBL developed the VRX932LA Constant Curvature Line Array for sound rental companies, fixed installations and musicians looking for the ultimatein performance and portability. Featuring the performance of high end line arraysin a compact 12" twoway format that is affordable and flexible and provides outstanding coverage and output coherence, the VRX shares components with the JBL V ERTEC®Line Array Series, the worldwide touring industry standard. Perfectly suited for use in smaller venues and small to medium sound reinforcement projects, the VRX was designed as a more compact and portable version of the V ERTEC Line Array. Delivering extraordinary power handling, clarity and flexibility,the VRX932LA features the hallmark of all JBL products Stunning, legendary JBL sound. Constant Curvature Array The challenge in designing a worldclass line array is to create a controlled, coherent coverage pattern regardless of the number of cabinets used in the array. JBLs Constant Curvature Array Design does that and more. The VRX waveguide mounts three compression drivers on a continuous arc enabling them to work together acoustically as if they were a single driver, while dramatically increasing the powerh andling and acoustic output when compared to a single driver system. Additional enclosures can be added creating an uninterrupted, continuous arc with all of the drivers working together seamlessly as if they were one driver on a very long waveguide. This innovative technology provides unprecedented output coherence and stunning, clear high frequency sound quality regardless of the configuration. Amplitude Shading Covering a venue with a smooth, consistent sound field is key to the success of any professional sound reinforcement project. The VRX accomplishes this with JBLs Array Configuration Selector, a convenient series of switches on each enclosure that controls the output of each highfrequency section in the array. With the VRXs amplitude shading you can set the upper enclosures in an array configuration to deliver more output for reaching a distant balcony while the lower enclosures can be shaded back with less output for the front rows of the venue. Each section of the venue can be fine tuned for a balanced, seamless overall coverage pattern. Suspension and Rigging Ease of setup and takedown is critical to ensuring high quality sound reinforcement that meets both time and cost restrictions. JBLs exclusive integral rigging hardware for the VRX932LA allows the enclosures to be quickly and securely locked to one another by simply swinging a hinged bar into place and securing it with the included quick release pins. The optional VRX932LAAF array frame attaches to the rigging hardware of each enclosure providing an easy to use, elegant suspension system for flown arrays. A second array frame may be installed at the bottom of an array for applications where the system must be aimed down sharply. Dual Angle Pole Socket JBLs dual angle pole sockets allow great flexibility in aiming the enclosure. By selecting the socket that best directs the sound towards the listeners, unwanted acoustic reflections are reduced and overall system performance is improved. Differential Drive ®Woofers Sound reinforcement professionals constantly ask for more power but less weight so JBL designed the VRXsdrivers with much less weight than comparable drivers and yet significantly increased its power handling and output. Super lightweight neodymium magnets positioned inside the voice coil of each driver, a key feature of JBLs patented Differential Drive woofer design, reduce the massive steel top plates, back plates and pole pieces found in the 'magnetic circuits' of conventional loudspeakers. The VRXs dual voice coil design deliversgreater power handling while maximizing the performance of each driver. An integrated heat sink ensures excellent heat dissipation and consistent, reliable performance. Overall, the VRX weighs less, has more power capacity, lower distortion and lower power compression than any comparable system. J084PS1A 1/11/05 3:41 PM Page 3