dB Technologies DVA T8 3Way Active Line-Array Module with CO1 Power Cable, White

The dB Technologies DVA T8 (White) is the latest and most advanced incarnation of a string of successful line array systems that started with the DVA T4. Loaded with state-of-the-art neodymium woofers, the DVA T8 features a high-performance digital power amp with 700W/RMS total output, a high-end 56-bit DSP and premium-quality AD-DA converters. These superior components come together to deliver superior audio quality and high SPL. Remarkably easy to handle, this lightweight, 14.2kg line array's powerful performance belies its look of subdued elegance and small footprint. It's hard to believe that something so petite can pack such a mighty punch. Top Performance Paired with Total Control The DVA T8 is a fully active, three-way speaker system equipped with the same innovative technologies that feature so prominently in the DVA T12. Its power supply, DSP, power amps, woofers and drivers were all developed and painstakingly tuned specifically for the DVA T8 system by the dB Technologies team of engineers. Precise directivity The DVA T8 sports constant directivity horns, HF drivers and midrange woofers optimized to deliver a uniform 100deg.-by-15deg. coverage pattern. It makes the most of two acoustical effects to help distribute SPL evenly. One is the vector addition of individual horns' output; the other is cylindrical wave formation. These two effects come together to create a uniform coverage pattern that is easily adapted to different venues by varying the length of the array and adjusting the splay between individual components. High-definition Top end The 1" neodymium HF drivers feature 1.4" Mylar diaphragms. Exceptionally light and responsive, they deliver richly detailed signals with remarkably linear frequency response. Developed especially for use in line arrays, these drivers may be deployed in very close proximity to one another. This is essential to minimize interference in such arrays. Accurate, awesomely efficient midrange response Loaded with a custom 6.5" neodymium midrange, the DVA T8 also delivers excellent midrange response, which has such a formative influence on shaping the sonic image. The midrange is housed in a sealed chassis. Its high BL factor makes it even more responsive so that it renders transients faithfully. A phase plug feeds into a frontloaded horn tuned to achieve a uniform coverage pattern. Extended low-end performance A powerful 8" neodymium woofer, paired with a 350W power amp, covers the low frequency range with an assertive punch that reaches down to 70Hz. Extraordinary dynamic range and natural sound The DVA T8's signal processors and AD/DA converters were engineered to achieve transcendent sound quality with great fidelity and dynamic range with 56-bit digital signal processing at a sampling rate of 96 kHz. DSPs equalize every signal path, aligning phases and time and handle loads with digital peak, RMS and thermal limiters to maximize operating safety, power management and performance even at threshold levels. Easy Setup-Configuration at the touch of a button The DVA T8's DSP offers eight system presets that adapt the unit to its assigned task in the array. They adjust the gain structure and EQ for the near-field/ midfield and far-field positions to compensate for high frequencies absorbed by air as well as for low/ midrange frequency coupling as the array length increases. No further manual adjustments are necessary. All presets may be selected using the rear-mounted rotary encoder or downloaded from a PC using RDnet Software. Durable yet light hybrid polypropylene enclosure This enclosure's surface is immune to knocks and scratches and fully resistant to water and moisture. A sophisticated metal skeleton provides internal bracing that connects its component parts, reinforces the housing and soften resonance. Compact yet remarkably powerful The DVA T8 sports three Class-D digipro power amps, one for each signal path. Embodying the latest advance in digital high-performance amps, the digipro's sophisticated technology delivers more from less - that is, maximum power from a package designed to minimized weight and size. SMPS with PFC for consistently superb performance The DVA T8's power supply consists of independent networked devices. Incorporating the latest IT technology, it was engineered to maximize operating safety, efficiency and performance. The main 750W power supply provides plenty of juice to the power amps and features PFC (power factor correction). A secondary power supply feeds the microcontrollers and the DSP and serves to ramp up check routines and the main power supply. The smart IPOS (Intelligent Power-On Sequence) circuit keeps the overall system's inrush current low. High reliability and operating safety The processor monitors amp's temperature, voltage, current, impedance, input, output and other data independently and continuously. It detects problems such as an impending overload and attenuates the signal gradually in small steps or mutes it altogether, depending on the given temperature and level. Handling, Stacking and Flying Cabinet The DVA T8 comes with built-in rigging hardware. The splay between enclosures may be adjusted in incrementally from 0deg. to 15deg.. The DRK-10 harness holds up to 16 flown T4 units. At just 14.2kg, the DVA T8 is exceptionally light so an array with six elements weighs less than 100kg. This is an advantage greatly appreciated by everyone who handles and transports the array. A single person can rig up and fly the system, even from trusses and towers rated to handle lighter loads. Compatible with DVA T12 units DVA T8 and DVA T12 series housings are acoustically and mechanically compatible. This means DVA T12 units may be flown right above a T8 array for use as far-fills. DSA 4 pole mount adapter The DSA 4 pole mount adapter holds up to 3 DVA T8 modules on one pole. A set screw adjusts the tilt angle, smoothly and precisely. Compact PA systems can be configured for smaller applications simply by adding S1518N subwoofers to the setup.