Lesson Description
L Class AWARE system training
7m 6s
In this video, we dive into the intelligent, onboard QSC AWARE™ system that communicates essential setup information to the user via any loudspeakers's Rear User Interface (RUI) or QSC SysNav™ App
Lesson Transcript
L Class AWARE system training
7m 6s
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The L Class line array system is equipped with an Automatic Wireless Array Recognition system
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called QSC AWARE™.
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a little on the nose…
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The AWARE technology uses active internal accelerometers and infra-red communication links within each loudspeaker
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to determine the status, position and angle of each loudspeaker in the array,
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as well as the total number of boxes in the array, and the global tilt and coverage.
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All of this data is then used to calculate what we call the Ar-Q Array Equalization
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needed in order to achieve optimum performance.
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From there the user can apply the recommended Ar-Q using the controls located on the loudspeaker’ Rear User Interface (RUI)
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or via QSC System Navigator™ software app.
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Let’s break that down:
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After an array has been assembled and powered on, the array itself becomes self…aware.
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Don’t worry, I’m not taking about a singularity. We’re still years away from a robot uprising. Probably…
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Probably?…
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The onboard sensors on each loudspeaker within the array
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detects weather or not there is another loudspeaker both above and/or below it,
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as well as the down tilt splay angle of that particular loudspeaker.
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The information acquired by each loudspeaker is compiled
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to calculate how many total loudspeakers are in the array.
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With this information, it becomes possible to determine each loudspeaker’s position within the complete array.
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And it does all of this within a matter of seconds. Because computers are fast. It’s pretty cool.
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And not at all scary.
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Without this system, the user would have to do all of this manually.
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Which is tedious and not fun.
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Once all of this information is determined,
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the system will then calculate the necessary high frequency shading and band limiting
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to be applied throughout the array to optimize it for the best performance possible.
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This Ar-Q Array Equalization can be applied using the rear controls located on the Rear User Interface (RUI)
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of any of the loudspeakers within the array with the touch of a single button…
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What?
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One button...
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pressing a single button?....
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yea.
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Why...why does this need a training?
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Scenario one, is that a single L Class loudspeaker is deployed.
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This is pretty simple. When the loudspeaker powers on,
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the QSC AWARE system will automatically determine the number of boxes,
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in this case, 1, and the status of the loudspeaker.
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If the loudspeaker is in factory default settings being either brand new or recently reset,
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the status bar at the top will turn green with a single loudspeaker in the total array.
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Both the gain and High Frequency shelf will be set to 0 dB and the sensitivity will be set to plus 24 dB.
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If the loudspeaker is connected to the QSC System Navigator™ App, the network connection status will turn green as well.
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Otherwise, the status bar will be greyed out
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The high pass filter and EQ will both be greyed out, however the Ar-Q Array Equalization will be active,
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which is displayed in blue.
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A single L Class loudspeaker in factory settings will have Ar-Q Array Equalization.
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If the loudspeaker is in a state other that the factory default, one of two display variations will appear.
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If there is no change detected from the state in which it was last powered on,
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the status bar at the top will display green and all of the settings will be displayed in the state at which they were set to previously
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If there are changes to the settings from the last time it was powered on,
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for example, if it was previously part of a multiple box array
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and is now powered on as a single loudspeaker, the status bar will display orange.
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All other settings will display in the state that they were previously set to.
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And because the array is not in its last known state,
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the message “Optimize Array – PRESS and HOLD KNOB” appears that the bottom of the screen.
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To engage the auto Ar-Q Array Equalization, hold down the encoder wheel for three seconds as indicated.
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With this done, the loudspeaker will be reset to the default settings for a single loudspeaker.
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If the array compensation is engaged and you wish to undo the Ar-Q Array Equalization,
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you can do so by pressing the back button within 3 seconds of the array compensation engaging.
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The Second scenario would be more than one L Class loudspeakers connected together
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and powering on in the same state in which they were previously setup.
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the number of loudspeakers and their splay angles are automatically detected.
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The status bar displays green and all settings are show in the state that they were previously set to,
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including total number of boxes,
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individual box angles, and all gain, high frequency HF shelving, EQ and high pass filter (HPF) settings.
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In this scenario, no other action is required on your part
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Simply connect your signal and go!
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The third scenario is when an array is powered on in a random configuration with mismatched parameters from its last known state.
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Let’s say you have the same inventory of speakers,
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but they don’t always go back into the exact same location in each array every time.
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In this scenario, the status bar will display orange.
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The total number of loudspeakers will be displayed with the current loudspeaker highlighted in the array.
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From here you can either press and hold the encoder wheel for 3 seconds to initiate the automatic array optimization process,
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or enter your desired settings manually via the RUI if you want to voice the system manually.
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Once the array optimization is complete, the status bar will display green and you’re good to go
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After applying the recommended settings, we suggest giving a friendly thank you to the system for all its hard work.
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That way when the robot overloads take us over,
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at least they’ll know that you are a friend.
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It’s also good to mention that the total number of loudspeakers recommended in an array is no more than 6.
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If your array has more than 6 loudspeakers connected, you’ll receive the message
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“Not a recommended array. Some features will be unavailable”.
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If you get this message, you will need to disconnect some of the boxes so that the total is no more than 6,
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or be prepared to operate the array as an unlinked system where all loudspeakers are managed individually.
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That’s really it. The array did most of the work by itself.
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All you have to do is press one button
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and you’re ready to go.
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Just…one.
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Super simple.
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If you are using the System Navigator app,
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the information collected and calculated by AWARE system will be automatically delivered to SysNav.
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From there a number of advanced functions will be available to you within the software.
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We’ll get deeper into this within the System Navigator training.
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QSC AWARE™ system leads to a consistent and repeatable experience in any venue or fixed installation
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with a fast and efficient setup, every time.
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That’s it for this video.
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Your robot overlords thank you for your obedience and cooperation.