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<blockquote data-quote="Evan Kirkendall" data-source="post: 82916" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>Re: ESS S-Line</p><p></p><p>Tom's S-Fill thread in the DIY section reminded me that I needed to update this thread! We took Tom's S-Line out for the ultimate test on NYE. We provided audio for 7 stages at this event, with Tom's S-Line heading up the main stage. If you're familiar with the Potomac Ballroom at the Gaylord Resort in DC, then you know just how big it is. Its roughly 300' deep and 100' wide. The main PA consisted of 6 S-line per side, and 8 d&b B2 subs. We also had 4 JBL VRX cabinets as delays. If this was a full on rock show, we'd be waaay short on PA, but since it was an event with the primary focus as getting drunk and hanging out, we were fine. :lol:</p><p></p><p>Mix position was less than ideal- far off to the side, but down on the dance floor, the system killed it. The coverage was flawless, and the system tech(me :lol) did a pretty damn good job aiming, aligning and EQ'ing the PA. It was roughly 102dBA on the dance floor and faded off to the mid 90's in the back where the bar was- which is pretty much what we wanted. I would have liked 2 more boxes per side to really get it done, but budget and weight restrictions left it what it was. </p><p></p><p>The rig sounded great. I ended up with a +3dB boost around 8k on the top cabinets to help get the HF to the back of the room, a few MF cuts down front to take some of the edge off, and some low mid roomy-ness, but other than that, it was pretty simple EQ work. Coverage was smooth between cabinets front to back, and side to side. Again, 8 cabinets would have helped get me a little more coverage in the back, but I was satisfied. The rig was giving it all she had toward the end of the night when the BE's were really laying into it, but everyone was happy, and there was no audible strain on anything. She stayed clean well into the limiters(which you can thank the Lake processing for). </p><p></p><p>I know Tom has plans to keep building more of these cabinets, and I have high hopes for them. We are a few revisions deep in the processor settings now, but with the involvement I have had on the DSP side, and Tom's carpentry abilities, these boxes are really starting to shine, and I think they'll be doing some larger rock shows this summer. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Evan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Evan Kirkendall, post: 82916, member: 5"] Re: ESS S-Line Tom's S-Fill thread in the DIY section reminded me that I needed to update this thread! We took Tom's S-Line out for the ultimate test on NYE. We provided audio for 7 stages at this event, with Tom's S-Line heading up the main stage. If you're familiar with the Potomac Ballroom at the Gaylord Resort in DC, then you know just how big it is. Its roughly 300' deep and 100' wide. The main PA consisted of 6 S-line per side, and 8 d&b B2 subs. We also had 4 JBL VRX cabinets as delays. If this was a full on rock show, we'd be waaay short on PA, but since it was an event with the primary focus as getting drunk and hanging out, we were fine. :lol: Mix position was less than ideal- far off to the side, but down on the dance floor, the system killed it. The coverage was flawless, and the system tech(me :lol) did a pretty damn good job aiming, aligning and EQ'ing the PA. It was roughly 102dBA on the dance floor and faded off to the mid 90's in the back where the bar was- which is pretty much what we wanted. I would have liked 2 more boxes per side to really get it done, but budget and weight restrictions left it what it was. The rig sounded great. I ended up with a +3dB boost around 8k on the top cabinets to help get the HF to the back of the room, a few MF cuts down front to take some of the edge off, and some low mid roomy-ness, but other than that, it was pretty simple EQ work. Coverage was smooth between cabinets front to back, and side to side. Again, 8 cabinets would have helped get me a little more coverage in the back, but I was satisfied. The rig was giving it all she had toward the end of the night when the BE's were really laying into it, but everyone was happy, and there was no audible strain on anything. She stayed clean well into the limiters(which you can thank the Lake processing for). I know Tom has plans to keep building more of these cabinets, and I have high hopes for them. We are a few revisions deep in the processor settings now, but with the involvement I have had on the DSP side, and Tom's carpentry abilities, these boxes are really starting to shine, and I think they'll be doing some larger rock shows this summer. :) Evan [/QUOTE]
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