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VLA3-PS
BEAM STEERING SPEAKER ARRAY

PZtronics active speakers are powered with onboard H.E.A.R. DSP

VLA-3

What is a Line Array?

A speaker array uses many small speakers to simulate a large speaker. A vertical line array design creates a 3dB drop-off with great horizontal projection, but little vertical diffusion. You can create different types of sound waves by changing the shape of the speaker. Conventional speakers transmit sound waves in all directions equally. They then use horns to try to direct the sound wave in the pattern they want. Omni-directional sound waves spread in all directions and drop in loudness 6dB's each time you double the distance from the speaker. Putting a horn in front of the speaker does not change the nature of the sound waves. Almost all speakers are round, and therefore create omni-directional sound waves, but with an array, a more directional sound wave can be produced if the speaker is much taller then it is wide. Since the actual nature of the sound wave is changed, the loudness can drop by only 3dB's each time you double the distance from the speaker. Long throw arrays are great for all rooms and really perform well in large halls and outdoor arenas.

Why do Line Arrays Sound Better

It is advantageous to have sound waves that drop off at 3dB's.The sound 12.5 feet from the speaker at 90dB's will be 81dB's 100 feet away. The result is more consistent sound-pressure levels for listeners in the front and back of the room. Vertical diffusion is bad in an indoor environment. Most reverberations and echoes in a large room, come from high ceiling reflections. Reverberations and echoes make your sound less clear. With most speakers, instead of hearing the sound directly from the speaker, you commonly hear about 80 percent from reflections of the room. An array will focus approximately +/- 5 degrees vertically, minimizing ceiling reflections.

Benefits of PZtronics VLA-3 Speakers

They won't break your back... only 20lbs.
Clear, intelligible reproduction even in highly reverberant rooms.
Microphone-friendly with outstanding resistance to feedback.
Elegant, exceptionally slim design, Unobtrusive, Aesthetically pleasing.
Huge sound with very long projection.

The VLA-3 series loudspeakers deliver high speech intelligibility and natural sounding music in even the most acoustically demanding spaces. A vertical line array of 20 3-inch full range drivers provides wide horizontal and narrow vertical pattern control. The VLA-3 loudspeaker is great both on the road and for permanent installation in venues such as auditoriums, clubs, churches, presentation rooms, and gymnasiums. The VLA-3 is a full range speaker that may be used in conjunction with subwoofers for even more bass response.

Advanced Technology

Line array speakers are designed for architectural and acoustical problems that had no solution with conventional speakers. PZtronics engineers have integrated the most advanced technology available in our transducers.

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Guitar FX1 Bundle
All four drive pedals and Cab-Sim for Buy Now Sale $39.99

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FX1 Bundle is a compilation of VST compatible effects that are available in VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats for use in your choice of nearly any DAW on Windows and Mac.
The bundle includes all four types of drive pedal plugins and the Cab-Sim Plugin. All PZTRONICS plugins use PZ-CAT (Clean Audio Technology) so there is not any audible ailising.

Fuzz-Tron distortion replicates transistor breakup reminiscent of the 60s and 70s.

Neu-Tron Overdrive is a soft clipping distortion great for bluesy 80s tone and beyond.

Posi-Tron Hard clipping distortion gives hard edge to your playing even at low volume.

Vacu-Tron emulates real vacuum tube distortion with response that your fingers can feel.

Cab-Sim virtually lets you adjust the tonal characteristics of a real speaker cabinet.

Fuzz-Tron distortion provides wave shaping that replicates transistor breakup reminiscent of the 60s and 70s. Input gain increases transistor style fuzz distortion. Tilt moves dB per octave of the EQ tilt slope toward bass or treble. Tone provides final shaping, ranging between mid boost or scoop.

Neu-Tron Overdrive is a soft clipping distortion, a great tool to have in your rig. Input gain increases soft clipping overdrive type distortion. Blend control mixes in desired amount of the clean signal with the distortion effect to help retain note clarity and attack. Tone provides final shaping, ranging between mid boost or scoop.

Posi-Tron Hard clipping distortion gives edge to your playing even at low volume. Input gain increases instant hard edge clipped distortion. Response adjusts the frequency emphasis on the distortion. Tone provides final shaping, ranging between mid boost or scoop.

Vacu-Tron emulates real vacuum tubes using PZ-CAT (Clean Audio Technology). Input gain increases drive of a true emulated vacuum tube distortion. Dynamics modifies vacuum tube style snap and sustain of the note reactance. Tone provides final shaping, ranging between mid boost or scoop.

Cab-Sim

The PZTRONICS Cab-Sim can simulate the tonal characteristics of a real speaker cabinet. Drag the mic for adjustable microphone distance from the speaker cabinet, this alters the room size and reflections. Microphone off axis control moves the microphone off of the speaker cone center. Cabinet design is continously variable from an open back to a sealed closed back cabinet. The Color knob changes voicing for custom speaker cone response. The speaker size is also continously variable.