Italian manufacturer dBTechnologies introducing VIO L208 powered line array module and VIO S118 R active subwoofer. New compact models designed to integrate dBTechnologies’s top-range line array family.
VIO L208
High performance active 2-way line array system.
- Class-D 900W RMS Amp
- 2x8” neodymium woofers and 1x1.4” neodymium driver
- Up to 133.5 dB SPL
- Designed for optimized acoustic and mechanical compatibility with VIO L210
- New acoustic design featuring all-in-one phase plug and HF horn front panel
- Waveguide design enhancing HF projection over the distance
- Low-latency processing thanks to powerful DSP with linear-phase FIR filters
- Extremely precise horizontal and vertical coverage (100° x 10°)
- Fully compliance with Aurora Net remote control software.
- DSP Presets for maximum acoustic customization
- Built-in flying hardware allowing fast & easy set up and flying operations
- Wooden box finished with scratch-resistant polyurea coating
- Extra-light: only 18.1 Kg (39.9 lbs)
Offering lighter and faster rigging elements, featuring an unique acoustic design, combining long throw and detailed audio performance, the new VIO L208 is both a powerful yet compact stand-alone line array system, and a fully compatible down-fill for VIO L210+ VIOL208 hybrid systems, completed by VIO S Active subwoofers.
VIO L208 is a 2-way active line array system equipped with 2X8” neodymium woofers and 1X1,4” neodymium compression driver (2,5” voice coil).
The transducers are positioned behind an all-in-one panel which acts as a phase-plug and a HF horn. The waveguide behind this panel contributes to the creation of a cylindrical wavefront, much to the advantage of hi-freq throw distance. Each module of VIO L208 is driven by a Class-D Digipro G3 900W amp module with auto-range PSU. A perfectly coherent emission is granted thanks to advanced sound processing with FIR filters. The pre-amp module is also equipped with a digital optical isolation, guaranteeing interference-free input signal.
Just like larger VIO L210 system, VIO 208’s wooden enclosure comes with a built-in rigging system made for simplicity and speed: a back central rigging strand allows to set the relative splay angles, directly in the dedicated transport cart DT-VIOL208, able to house 4 modules plus 1 flying bar. While lifting up the array, the rigging strand will automatically block the systems at the preset angles with no need of heavy lifting.
The dedicated 3-point flying frame DRK 208 allows to set a precise inclination of the array and is ready to carry an optional inclinometer laser pointer. When not in use, the flybar can be easily stored in the transport cart. AF-VIO1 accessory allows you to rig the module under a VIO S118 flyable subwoofer or, alternatively, to use VIO 208 as downfill in larger VIO L210 systems. The same accessory also serves as safety interface in stacked configuration on VIO subs. A lighter accessory transition frame TF-VIO1 allows the installation of VIO L208 under flown VIO L210 only. VIO L210 features on board presets allowing users to process the system manually. Any preset can be easily changed remotely via Aurora Net control software.
VIO S118 R
Active bass reflex subwoofer
- Active 1X18” Bass Reflex subwoofer
- Last generation Digipro G4 Amp Technology
- 1600 W RMS SMPS amplifier with PFC
- System Auto-Test for quick diagnostics
- Designed for maximum efficiency in the lower end of the band
- On board delay for quick time alignment operations
- On board cardioid array configuration preset
- Modular slot for network and digital audio expansion cards (RDNEt card installed)
Equipped with a 18” neodymium woofer (4” voice coil), the bass reflex sub has been crafted to complete with impressive low-end VIO line array systems.
The system’s acoustic engine is driven by a Digipro G4® 1600W Class D amplifier, equipped with PFC (Power Factor Correction) and SMPS which make the cabinet highly resistant to line voltage fluctuations. Digipro G4 preamplifier features a slot module, equipped with a RDNet expansion card as default, allowing system monitoring and control via Aurora Net. Furthermore, the system is ready for Audinate Dante™ Expansion Card allowing integration in a digital audio network. The amplifier also allows users to run a real-time test on electronics and transducers, both remotely via Aurora Net, or directly on the amplifier module. VIO S118R shows an on-board delay module, allowing to reach a max 62 ms delay via Aurora Net and a max 9.9 ms delay with 0.1 ms steps via on-board rotary.
The on-board cardioid preset processes the backward sub in inverted stack cardioid configurations, to achieve the best possible cancellation on the rear side automatically.