User manual PEAVEY CLASSIC VTX

[. . . ] The CLASSIC VTX has a trapezoidal-shaped enclosure, which reduces the build-up of standing waves inside the enclosure to minimize mid-bass and mid-range coloration. It is constructed of nine-ply Baltic birch and is covered with a durable black carpet. Use of the Baltic birch plywood provides an enclosure that is lighter than those made from OSB or MDF. [. . . ] The enclosure corners are reinforced with metal corners, and a black powder-coated, perforated metal grille covers the lower half of the system to protect the woofer from external damage. The quasi four-way system consists of the following driver components: two 15" Black Widow BWX SF woofers with Kevlar /carbon fiber-impregnated cones, and dust caps. Capable of over 1, 000 Watts of continuous power handling (AES Std 2-1984), the woofer section can handle a lot of power. The mid-range is carried by a 6 1/2" professional-grade, horn-loaded speaker with a phase plug and ferrofluid cooling, providing high articulation in the vocals. The high frequencies are handled by an Rx 22 2" titanium diaphragm compression driver utilizing ferrofluid cooling. Both the midrange and the high frequency drivers are coupled to a Quadratic Throat constant directivity horn(U. S. patent #6, 059, 069), with smooth, even response, low distortion and good high frequency dispersion. These horns both have an asymmetrical vertical polar response, aiming the main energy lobe down 10° so it is aimed at the audience instead of over their heads. The internal passive crossover features Peavey's exclusive Sound GuardTM protection circuit for both the tweeter and the mid-range speaker, and an advanced topology crossover with high performance components to provide high power handling and reliability. Sound GuardTM provides longand medium-term driver overload protection when the system is used fullrange or when it is bi-amped without impairing musical transients or dynamics on either the mid-range or the tweeter. The crossover provides driver roll-off and protection, as well as driver EQ for the woofers, mid-range and horn, for a clean, clear, smooth response. High quality, reliable crossover components include polypropylene capacitors and high current inductors. The optimal integration of the crossover with the selected drivers results in a smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 15 kHz. This extremely high power handling system can put out some very serious sound levels, but with control and precision for high articulation and long-term reliability. Frequency Response This measurement is useful in determining how accurately a given unit reproduces an input signal. The frequency response of the CLASSIC VTX is measured at a distance of 1 meter using a 1 Watt (into the nominal impedance) swept-sine input signal. As shown in figure 1, the selected drivers in the CLASSIC VTX combine to give a smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 15 kHz. [. . . ] As shown in figure 1, the selected drivers in the CLASSIC VTX combine to give a smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 15 kHz. Power Handling There are many different approaches to power handling ratings. Peavey rates this loudspeaker system's power handling using a full-range form of the AES Standard 2-1984. [. . . ]