dB Technologies DVA T8

The most advanced incarnation of a string of successful line array systems that started with the DVA T4 and enhanced with DVA T12. Hard to believe that something so petite succeded in packing such a mighty punch.

DVA T8 is a 3-way module equipped with a 8" bass reflex neodymium woofer, 1 horn loaded 6.5" midrange with a 2" voice coil and phase plug device, and two 1"drivers with constant directivity horn. These components have been optimally arranged to obtain a uniform 100° by 15° coverage per module. DVA T8 features a Class D 700 W RMS Digipro G2 digital amplifier and is capable to reach up to 132 dB SPL.

The system is equipped with a RDNET port which allows the system to be controlled and monitored remotely in real-time through the use of dBTechnologies Network control software.

Thanks to a rotary on the module’s rear panel, it is possible to select one among 9 different preset options plus a personal setting which can be saved.

This way, users adapt the module’s frequency response to aiming distance and to coupling with other modules within the same array, thus optimizing the sound in a consistent and balanced way, without the use of any external processors.

The module’s electronics and components are housed in a sturdy polypropylene box, reinforced with an internal anti-vibration metal structure which drastically reduces any resonance, allowing the cabinet to achieve an excellent acoustic response.

The reinforced polypropylene box, the selected components and a state of the art amplifying technology come together to deliver an exceptional weight-performance ratio: in facts, each module of DVA T8 weights a mere 14,2 kg (31,3 lbs).

The unique feature of the DVA T series is the mechanical and acoustic compatibility between line array modules of the same family. This feature guarantees a great versatility in terms of both using and configuring the products.

FEATURES

• VARIABLE CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES
• PRECISE LIMITER FUNCTIONS
• ON BOARD DELAY FOR PERFECT TIME ALIGNMENT
• PRESET FOR CONFIGURING CARDIOD SYSTEMS
• SETTINGS ACCESSIBLE VIA ROTARY ENCODER
• X-OVER OUT
• RDNET NETWORK PORT

Specification

Technical Data

• Speaker Type: 3-Way Active Line Array Module

Acoustical data

• Frequency Response [-6dB]66 - 18.000 Hz
• Max SPLOne Unit: 132 dB
• HF2x1 "
• Voice Coil HF1.4 "
• Directivity100x15 ° Single unit
• MF1x 6.5 "
• Voice Coil MF2 "
• LF8 "
• Voice Coil LF2.5 "

Amplifier

• Amp TechnologyDigipro® G2
• Amp ClassClass D
• HF Amp175 W RMS
• MF Amp175 W RMS
• LF Amp350 W RMS
• Cooling Convection

Processor

• ControllerDSP 56 bit with double precision filters
• AD/DA Converter24 bit/96 kHz
• System Presets9, (8xHF and Low-mid correction)
• LimiterDual Active Limiter
• Multiband RMS, Peak, Thermal
• Crossover Frequency MF-HF1900 Hz
• Slope MF-HF24 dB/Octave
• Crossover Frequency LF-MF400 Hz
• Slope LF-MF24 dB/Octave

Input

• Signal Input1x XLR fem, Bal.
• Signal Output1x XLR male, Bal.
• NetworkRDnet remote control RJ45 connector IN/OUT
• Power Socket1x Powercon In
• 1x Powercon Out
• Voltage Range90 - 240 V

Mechanics

• HousingPolypropylen PP
• Metal reinforced
• Housing DesignTrapezoidal 15°
• Rain CoverIncluded
• Rigging PointsIntegrated rigging hardware
• Width580 mm (23.2 in)
• Height240 mm (9.6 in)
• Depth327 mm (13.08 in)
• Weight14,2 kg (31.3 lbs)