Automated system for adjusting line array speakers
First Claim
1. A method for adjusting a speaker array having a plurality of speakers in a venue, comprising the steps of:
- A) emitting a test signal from the array;
B) determining a frequency response of the test signal;
C) comparing the frequency response to a predefined optimum frequency response;
D) if the frequency response does not match the optimum frequency response, determining a first adjustment angle for the array;
E) determining a first speaker of the plurality of speakers that requires adjustment; and
F) adjusting the first speaker to the first adjustment angle.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an automated system for adjusting line array speakers. The automated system includes a system for moving two or more speakers with a moving device. Additionally, moving two linear actuators essentially simultaneously; a bracket to attach to the moving device to the speaker; a remote control system for controlling the movement of the speakers and for displaying the position of the speakers in real time; and a system for modeling and determining the proper frequency response for a venue and automatically adjusting the linear array speaker systems to the proper position for the proper frequency response.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for adjusting a speaker array having a plurality of speakers in a venue, comprising the steps of:
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A) emitting a test signal from the array; B) determining a frequency response of the test signal; C) comparing the frequency response to a predefined optimum frequency response; D) if the frequency response does not match the optimum frequency response, determining a first adjustment angle for the array; E) determining a first speaker of the plurality of speakers that requires adjustment; and F) adjusting the first speaker to the first adjustment angle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for adjusting a speaker array having a first, second and third speaker in an array, comprising the steps of:
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A) emitting a first test signal from the array; B) determining a first frequency response of the first test signal; C) comparing the first frequency response to a predefined optimum frequency response; D) if the first frequency response does not match the optimum frequency response, determining a first adjustment angle for the first speaker; E) adjusting the first speaker to the first adjustment angle; F) emitting a second test signal from the first speaker; G) determining a second frequency response of the second test signal; H) comparing the second frequency response to a predefined optimum frequency response; I) if the second frequency response does not match the optimum frequency response, determining a second adjustment angle for the second speaker; and J) adjusting the second speaker to the second adjustment angle. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A speaker array adjustment system, comprising:
- a first speaker;
a second speaker;
a pivot point disposed between the first and the second speakers pivotably mounting the first speaker to the second speaker;
at least two moving devices each of said moving devices having a fixed end attached to the second speaker and an extension end attached to the first speaker;
at least two motors for extending extension ends of said moving devices, said motors being controlled by a motor circuit wherein a position of each of said moving devices is determined by measuring extension of said extension ends; and
wherein when extension end of the moving device is extended the first and the second speakers pivot about the pivot point. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- a first speaker;
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