Type

Select a speaker from the default speaker data available in the library file; alternatively, select <Generic> to create a speaker with custom data and then save the speaker as a custom speaker in the library file.

After placement, select Import from the Object Info palette to import predefined speaker data only (such as width and weight) from a library or another file containing speakers. The Import Speaker Type dialog box opens to select the file and type. A symbol is not imported from the file; only data is added.

The Import Speaker Type dialog box accesses data in the default speaker and bumper libraries.

Ceiling Speaker

Indicates that the speaker is a circular, ceiling-mounted speaker

Brand

Specifies the speaker manufacturer

Model

Specifies the manufacturer’s information

Front Width/Height

Indicates the width and height of the front face of the speaker

Back Width/Height

Indicates the width and height of the back face of the speaker; the back face cannot be larger than the front face

Depth

Specifies the speaker depth

Grill Diameter

For ceiling speakers, enter the grill diameter

Cutout Diameter

For ceiling speakers, enter the diameter of the speaker housing

Height

For ceiling speakers, specifies the speaker height

Flip Orientation

Rotates the speaker 90° to place the speaker on its side

Tilt Reference

When the speaker is in an array, sets the reference for tilting the speaker to either the front or back face

Weight

Enter the weight of the speaker

Self-Powered

Indicates whether the speaker uses an internal or remote amplifier

Minimum Wattage

Enter the minimum required wattage to operate the speaker, for power consumption calculations and reporting

RMS Wattage

Specifies the average power applied to the speaker

Peak Wattage

Indicates the maximum power that can be applied to the speaker

Asymmetrical Horizontal Dispersion(s)

Allows asymmetrical coverage to be defined, with different left and right dispersion angles

Expand Dispersion Features

When selected, allows you to enter range values and dispersion area information for up to three ranges; deselect to enter only Overall information for the speaker

Range 1/2/3

Enter notes for three dispersion ranges, such as a frequency range, key frequency, or crossover point. When Expand Dispersion Features is deselected, the range is automatically set to Overall and only one set of values can be entered.

Horiz. Dispersion Full

When dispersion is symmetrical, enter the horizontal dispersion angle, from 0 to 180°; for asymmetrical dispersions, the total dispersion (left + right) is displayed

Horiz. Dispersion Left

When dispersion is asymmetrical, enter the left dispersion angle, from 0 to 90°

Horiz. Dispersion Right

When dispersion is asymmetrical, enter the right dispersion angle, from 0 to 90°

Vert. Dispersion

Enter the vertical dispersion angle, from 0 to 180°

Throw Distance

Sets the throw distance reference for the dispersion lines

Save Type to Library

Saves the current speaker configuration as a new speaker type; enter the name of the speaker type. This custom speaker can then be selected from the Type list.

Delete Type from Library

Removes the speaker currently selected in Type from the library file; the current parameters remain as set, and the type becomes <Generic>

Listening Height

Sets the listening height reference for the dispersion lines. Listening height must be less than the speaker’s elevation (Z value).

Show Dispersion Range 1/2/3

Draws the top, bottom, left, and right dispersion lines, along with a center reference line, for each of the three dispersion ranges selected for display (or the Overall range if expanded dispersion is not selected). An outline or hatch pattern representing the listening area coverage “shadow” is drawn when the throw distance and the vertical dispersion and tilt angles allow the speaker to cover the area at or below the Listening Height.

Show Dispersion Hatch

Displays hatch fills in the coverage shadow of each enabled dispersion range

Support

Select the support method for the speaker. The options are for reference only, except for Tripod, which creates a tripod floor stand; Ground-Stacked, which allows speakers in an array to be ground-stacked rather than flown; and Yoked, which creates a yoke and clamp for the speaker to be hung.

Tripod Height

For tripod support, sets the height of the floor stand

Tilt Difference

Displays the tilt difference between the selected speaker and the one above it

Actual Tilt Angle

Specifies the tilt angle of the speaker, from -90 to 90°

Location

Indicates the speaker location (such as Downstage Right)

Purpose

Indicates the purpose of the speaker (such as Center Fill)

Rack

Enter notes about the rack driving the speaker

Drive Line

Indicates information about the drive line feeding the signal to the speaker

Column ID

An individual speaker can optionally be part of a column of speakers or in a speaker array. This specifies the column ID. Speakers in the same column receive a stacked Column ID when Arrange Column is clicked.

Position in Column

When speakers are arranged in a column or array, indicates the speaker’s position in the stack. Position 1 is the top speaker.

Arrange Column

Provides selected speakers with a Column ID in order of their arrangement, based on their elevation (Z value); calculates tilt differences, and assigns each speaker a Position in Column number

Note

Enter miscellaneous notes such as rental source or stock number

Text Options

Opens the Text Options dialog box, to enable the display and format the text of labels

Default Text Position

Restores text labels to their default positions

Classes

Opens the Classes dialog box, to specify class naming for the various portions of the speaker. This allows portions of the cabinets, grills, and other elements to be set to visible, grayed, or invisible. Different textures can be applied to the different part classes, for a highly realistic appearance.

Use the suggested standard class, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Speaker Class> to place the speaker element in the same class as the speaker object.

●    Class Prefix: Specifies an optional default root class naming standard for all speaker parts; click Use Standard Classes to begin all speaker class names with the prefix, so that they are sorted together.

●    Use Standard Classes: Sets the class names for all speaker elements to the default suggested standard names, using the Class Prefix if there is one.

●    Speaker elements: For each portion of the speaker, specifies the class name standard; the class names shown here are applied to the elements.

Update

Updates the object when changes have been made to the Object Info palette parameters. For example, you may need to refresh the display when toggling Class Speaker Parts on and off, when the attributes of the speaker parts have been set by class.

Load Information

A speaker is considered a point load in Braceworks calculations; if the insertion point is on a structural element, it is considered to be a load on that structure. Load information is used for Braceworks calculations and reports (Braceworks required).

Include in Calculations

(Braceworks required)

Includes the speaker in Braceworks calculations; deselect to exclude it from participating in structural calculations

Load Group Name

The load category is always Audio for speaker objects

Load ID

Enter a unique ID for the load for informational use in reports

Load Name

Identifies the object in load calculations

Total Weight

Enter the total weight of the object