RapidDeploy Training
| Site: | QSC |
| Course: | L Class Training Series |
| Book: | RapidDeploy Training |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Sunday, 28 April 2024, 9:52 PM |
Description
Lesson Description
In this video, we explain and demonstrate the unique and innovative RapidDeploy rigging system featured on the LA108 and LA112 loudspeakers.
Lesson Transcript
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In this video we are going to show you how to use the state-of-the-art
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QSC RapidDeploy™ rigging system featured in the L Class line array loudspeakers.
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QSC RapidDeploy™ is the industry’s easiest rigging system.
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Ergonomically-designed for a single operator to be able to attach and detach loudspeakers
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as well as to adjust the splay angles between each loudspeaker in the array.
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The complete rigging mechanism is entirely integrated in the strong and lightweight L Class loudspeakers ABS plastic enclosure,
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meaning no external pins or mechanical parts are needed to deploy and adjust the array.
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The all-in-one rigging system is safe, intuitive and straight-forward
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allowing optimization of the overall event production time.
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Let’s take a look at how it works and then we’ll take a look at it in action.
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The hardware controls are grouped into two parts:
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Enclosure attachment controls and enclosure angle adjustment controls.
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The Enclosure attachment controls include the Front Strikes
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Front hooks,
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Rear Hooks
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and Locking Lever, which has three positions.
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The up position releases the loudspeaker that is connected below it.
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In middle position, the loudspeaker is prepared to receive a connection from another loudspeaker.
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This position is selected before attaching a loudspeaker below it.
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The bottom position is locked.
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These controls are used to connect the L Class loudspeakers together when creating an array.
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Once connected together the Angle Adjustment controls are used to change and set the splay angles between each loudspeaker.
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The Enclosure Angle Adjust controls include the Angle lever,
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Angle Lever Reset,
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and the Angle Bar Lift.
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Alright! Let's connect another loudspeaker to the array.
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Let's do it...
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You got this…
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You're not gonna help?....
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To connect a loudspeakers to the bottom of another,
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set the locking lever on the receiving top loudspeaker to the middle “Add+” position.
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Set the front strikes of the connecting bottom loudspeaker into the bottom hooks of the receiving top loudspeaker.
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Now, swing the rear of the connecting loudspeaker up and connect it to the rear receiving hooks until it clicks.
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Set the locking lever to the down “Locked” position on the receiving loudspeaker to lock the loudspeakers together.
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That’s it!
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Continue to connect the boxes in this fashion until the desired array is complete.
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To disconnect and remove loudspeakers from one another
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set the locking lever to the up “Remove” position on both sides of the upper loudspeaker
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while holding the handle of the bottom loudspeaker with one hand.
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You’ll find that you’ll need to apply a little bit of pressure
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lifting the bottom loudspeaker before the locking levers will release into the Release position
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This will release the lower loudspeaker from the rear hooks and it will swing down being secured still by the front hooks
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Reset the locking lever on the upper loudspeaker to the middle “Add+” position.
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This is a preliminary step to keep the loudspeaker primed for the next time the loudspeakers are connected together
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Now, simply lift the lower loudspeaker off of the front hooks and get on with your day.
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It’s that simple
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Once two or more loudspeakers are connected and locked together,
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the splay angles between each box can be adjusted using the Enclosure Angle Adjustment controls.
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Press the angle adjustment lever on either side to prime the angle lever to be repositioned
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With the Levers depressed,
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simply lift the lower loudspeaker using the rear handles until it clicks into the next position.
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If another adjustment is needed, press the Levers once more and lift to the position.
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If transitioning the angle down, simply press the levers again,
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pull up on the loudspeaker slightly until you feel
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the current angle release and then lower the loudspeaker into the next position.
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Each loudspeaker is equipped with 3 angle options. 1.5 degrees,
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1.5 degrees,
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6 degrees and 12 degrees.
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These angles are indicated on the Angle Bar Lift.
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If the Angle adjustment levers are primed and no angle adjustment is required,
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you can press the Angle Lever Reset buttons to reset the angle levers.
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The angles in a larger array can be adjusted individually one at a time.
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Or the entire array can be adjust in a single maneuver
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by first depressing all of the angle adjustment Levers on the Loudspeakers in the array,
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gripping the handles on the bottom loudspeaker, and last, slowly lifting up
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As you raise the bottom loudspeaker,
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all of the loudspeakers will begin to click into their next position.
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And you can reverse the adjustment as well.
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We call this- The Back Crack.
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And there you have it.
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With two hands only, the operator is able to fully deploy and secure the array without the need for external hardware.
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A clean, elegant and professional appearance is maintained
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without external pins or lanyards to be damaged or lost
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The chances of mishandling have been completely removed,
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providing safety for the operator and production crew
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as well as the audience.
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You feel pretty good about that don’t you?
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That’s all for this video. Thanks for watching
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and continue on to the next lesson whenever you’re ready.