Technical Data

Speaker drivers
1 x 15″ Neodym woofer (LF) with 4″ voice coil, cone waterproof treatment
1 x 1,4″ Neodym compression driver (HF) with 3″ voice coil

System
2-way, scalable multi-functional loudspeaker

Frequency range 60°
60 Hz – 17,6 kHz (- 10 dB)
130 Hz – 17 kHz (+/- 3 dB)

Frequency range 90°
58 Hz – 17,8 kHz (- 10 dB)
122 Hz – 16.5 kHz (+/- 3 dB)

Coverage range (h x v)
90 x 60° / 60 x 40° (exchanging, arrayable and rotable horn)

Monitoring angle
50° and 20°

Impedance bi-amping
LF 8 Ω / HF 16 Ω

Powerhandling LF 8 Ω
850 W AES / 1.700 W programm / 3.400 W peak

Powerhandling HF 16 Ω
110 W AES / 220 W programm / 440 W peak

Sensitivity dB SPL 1 W/1 m
LF 100 db SPL / HF 111 db SPL

Sound pressure at (AES / programm / peak)
129 dB SPL / 132 dB SPL / 135 dB SPL

Connectors
2 x Neutrik NL4 Speakon IN/OUT (all channels loop through), 1+/- HF, 2+/- LF

Handles
3 x shell type handle

Foot
8, each 4 x monitor site and bottom

Mounting
Easyfly mechanism for vertical and horizontal mounting
1 x back-facing Flying Track for safety cable
12 x M10 rigging points with 5 mm steel interior angles
1 x tilting pole socket +/- 18°, tilt for a stand or mounting pole

Housing
24 and 15 mm birch plywood CNC machine-splined and bolted

Finish
Water based textured black lacquer RAL 9005, 2 coats of varnish. Surface can be repaired and restored
As an Option, other surface colors according to RAL-tones can be provided in a matter of days

Front grille
Galvanized and powdered black honeycomb grille RAL 9005, 10 mm acoustic foam behind grille, front logo
RAL-tones are available as an option to the standard color as well as chrome, and, with or without foam
For ‘No-branding’ installations, the logo on the front grille can be removed without leaving any visible marks

Dimensions / Weight
698 (h) x 431 (w) x 368 mm (d) / 32,9 kg

Integrated 2-Way Amplifier Modul

Amplifier
3rd Generation Class D

Power output CH1 LF
2.400 W/4 Ω, 1.580 W/8 Ω, 800 W/16 Ω

Power output CH2 HF
800 W/4 Ω, 450 W/8 Ω, 200 W/16 Ω

Amplifier gain
LF 32 dB, HF 26 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio
> 120 dB (A-Bewertet, 20 – 20.000 Hz, 8 Ω)

Damping factor
> 1.000 (8 Ω, 1 kHz)

Distortion
THD+N < 0,05 % (20 – 20.000 Hz, 8 Ω)

Protection
Input limiter, peak limiter
Start-up current limiting (soft start)
Protection circuit on and off transients
Under and over-voltage protection
DC-protection of outputs
Temperature monitoring of the heatsink and transistors

Voltage
Intelligent PFC wide-range power supply with soft start and automatic voltage selection:
85 – 135 V = 110 / 115 / 120 V Betrieb, 190 – 265 V = 220 / 230 / 240 V Betrieb, 50/60 Hz

Integrated Loudspeaker Management System (DSP-Board)

Manual hand operation
2 button and 1 x digital encoder-wheel for the internal menu navigation, function lockable

Operable language
Selectable between English, German, France, Spain

Softwareconnection, bi-directional
USB, Ethernet

Controllable units about software
Up to 128 self-powered loudspeaker and HDSP-amplifier in one network

Realtime software-monitoring for PC and MAC
Loudspeaker impedance measuring from each output channel (line-control)
Temperature measuring from the ampmodule
Real time meterbridge on PC per channel
Real time access for configuration
Speaker group building for access multiple speakers with one command
Display with software dimmable and switchable out
Standby switchable
Konfiguration und real-time monitoring über VA-WLAN Remotesoftware für PC und Mac

DSP preset memory quantity
80 Presets

Processor
64 bit, 96 kHz sample rate

Dynamic range input
120 dB

Maximum input level
+ 23 dB

Latency
0 – max. 500 microsecond

Routing
2-input signals can mix together in one loudspeaker

EQ filter
10 parametric filter each in- and output (20), use as Bell, Shelving, Notch, or Allpass filter

X-Over
Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley

Limiter
In each input and output, the user have no access on the ouput limiter (components protection)

Long delay section
0 up to 800 ms (max. 275 m delay) in each input for the user

Short delay section
0 up to 17 ms (max. 6 m delay) per output for time alignment between the acoustic centers

Phase adjustment
0 – 180°

Info

The Modular-15sp has 2-way self-powered bi-amping speakers with top-notch 15″/ 1.4″ neodym drivers, an internal 3.2 kW power amplifier module and the DSP loudspeaker management system with extensive features. The DSP has high computing power and all the standard controller functions.

The integrated amplifier and DSP blocks used are identical to the HDSP amplifier series and the VA-WLAN remote software. The Modular-15sp and Modular-15 are compatible and can operate together. They provide the same 100% performance, and the same control and monitoring software in a combined software network.

The Modular-15sp is a plug and play speaker. All required settings for different configurations are stored as factory presets in the internal memory. For best performance and reliability, simply select the corresponding preset on the Display for use as either, a stand-alone full-range speaker, or a top speaker with bass support, or a monitor on stage, or with multiple units flown in an array.

There are still a number of other features, options and access settings available for the experienced technician and professional audio user.

On the back is a special built-in Display button and Encoder control wheel. It is possible to access almost all the parameters without PC control and the functions can be locked and password protected. The Display has a 2-stage dimmer and can also be switched off completely to prevent unwanted stray light on, or beside, stages. By pressing a key or the encoder, the Display activates again.

The active electronics are convection cooled by a large heatsink and are maintenance free. No dust or moisture can be sucked or drawn in, making the Modular-15sp ideal for permanent installations. The robust cooling fins are amply rounded and have no sharp edges.

Features of the integrated Class-D amplifier unit:

2CH: 1 x 2.400 W + 1 x 800 W on 4 Ω
Maintenance-free electronics
Input Limiter and Peak Limiter
Switch on power rush protection
Protection circuit for On/Off switch transients
Smart Fuse protection
Under and Over voltage protection
DC protection of outputs
Temperature monitoring of the heatsink and transistors
Enclosed cooling system, no air is drawn into the interior
High damping factor > 1000 (8 Ω, 1 kHz)
Low THD, THD + N < 0.05 % (20 – 20,000 Hz, 8 Ω)

Features of the built-in DSP loudspeaker management system:

High quality DSP board with best audio characteristics
USB and Ethernet interface (with optional built-in wireless W-Lan module)
Direct manual speaker operation via Display button and control wheel
4 language menu selections for Manual
80 presets internally stored and recalled. Unlimited on PC
Real-time access to meter bridge on PC via VA-W LAN remote software compatible with HDSP amplifier serie
Simple menu
96 kHz sampling rate
120 dB dynamic range
20 parametric EQs per way
Flexible routing
X-over
Limiter
Short delay for time alignment of the chassis
Long delay for delay lines up to 270 m
Phase
Firmware upgradeable via interface

Control

A Modular-15sp can feed a Modular-15 bi-amp via a 4 pin cable.

The woofer is designed in 8 Ω, 16 Ω in the compression driver.

Modular-15 bi-amping via Modular-15sp

SubSat-15sp Set

Array

For maximum flexibility the user can choose between two different beam angles 60° x 40° or 90° x 60°. An exchange of horns can be made by the bi-amping control yourself at any time. In the HDSP amplifiers series and the controller board of the self-powered subwoofer specific speaker settings are saved as presets for both viewing angle.

Modular-15sp (Voice-Acoustic)