May 5, 2006 8:00 AM

Coverage mode

Version 1.3.0 of SOUNDVISION, L-Acoustics’ 3-D sound design program, incorporates three primary improvements over the initial offering, including temporal mapping, speaker grouping and subwoofer visualization.

SOUNDVISION V. 1.3.0’s temporal mapping utility allows users to optimize the performance of their delay systems by displaying, in real time, whether speakers are within or outside of a useful time delay.

A new speaker grouping feature allows enclosures to be grouped by user-definable categories within the loudspeaker control panel, much like setting up subgroups on a mixing console. This is especially helpful for complex designs using a variety of L-Acoustics loudspeaker models. For example, separate groups can be created for the main, fill and delay speakers, each of which can then individually be auditioned using SOUNDVISION’s Solo function.

Mapping mode

Mechanical models of L-Acoustics’ subwoofers have now been added to the program, allowing users to see the physical existence of low-frequency enclosures in a system design. This is particularly important for systems that position dV-DOSC and dV-SUB cabinets within the same array, as it depicts a much more accurate visualization of array size and mechanical weight.

For more information, visit www.l-acoustics.com. For more new sound reinforcement products, visit mixonline.com/livesound/products/.

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