Simulation

Acoustic Simulation

The Alcons Ribbon Calculator™ is Alcons’ acoustic simulation and set-up tool, turning the Alcons point-source, point source arrays, line-arrays and line-source columns into a precision instrument.

Not only to have optimised integration between set-up tool and acoustical project simulations, but also to have a platform where users can visualize the projection performance of the Alcons systems and compare systems from different manufacturers.

Highest attention is paid to the accuracy of the non-manipulated data to give the user honest and reliable results that can be verified in real-life; Completely in line with Alcons Audio’s philosophy “To be, rather than to seem”.

ARC3™

Windows PC

Simulation data

Download the GLL with simulation data for your system.

TS3-EASE40

This file contains the EASE simulation data for the TS3 monitor.

TS7-EASE40

This file contains the EASE simulation data for the TS7 monitor.

VR5-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the VR5 mini point-source monitor.

SR9-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the SR9 front-fill.

RR12-VER GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the RR12 point-source array in vertical line-array configuration.

RR12-HOR GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the RR12 point-source array in horizontal array configuration (1-6 units).

QRP20-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the QRP20/90 and QRP20/120 point-source columns.

QRP40-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the QRP40/90 point-source column.

QR24-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the QR24/80, QR24/110 and QM24 modular line-source array columns.

QR36-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the QR18, QR36, QM18, QM36 and QB363 line-source columns.

LR7-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR7/90, LR7/120 and LR7B micro line-array system.

LR14-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR14/90, LR14/120 and LR14B ultra-compact line-array system.

LR15-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR15/90, LR15/120 and LR15B ultra-compact line-array system.

LR16-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR16 and LR16B compact line-array system.

LR18-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR18/90, LR18/120 and LR18B compact line-array system.

LR24-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR24/90 and LR24/120 mid-size line-array system.

LR28-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the LR28/80, LR28/110 and LR28B larger format line-array system.

BF121-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF121 mkII compact subwoofer.

BF121 Cardioid-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF121 mkII compact subwoofer in cardioid configuration.

BF151 mkII-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF151 mkII compact subwoofer.

BF151 mkII Cardioid-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF151 mkII compact subwoofer in cardioid configuration.

BF181 mkII-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF181 mkII compact subwoofer.

BF181 mkII Cardioid-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF181 mkII compact subwoofer in cardioid configuration.

BF302 mkII-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF302 mkII high output subwoofer.

BF302 mkII Cardioid-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF302 mkII high output subwoofer in cardioid configuration.

BF362 mkII-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF362 mkII high output subwoofer.

BF362 mkII Cardioid-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BF362 mkII high output subwoofer in cardioid configuration.

BQ211-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BQ211 mkII compact high output subwoofer.

BQ211 Cardioid-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BQ211 mkII compact high output subwoofer in cardioid configuration.

BC332-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BC332 cardioid subwoofer.

BC543-GLL

This GLL contains the simulation data for the BC543 very high output cardioid subwoofer.

The Alcons ARC3™ was developed in cooperation with Software Design Ahnert GmbH, the originators of the industry-standard EASE® electro-acoustic design a.o. The ARC3™ data files are compliant to the EASE® Focus v3 platform, as well as the EASE® program.

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The algorithms that drive the programs take into account the coupling principles of arrayed (line-/point-) sources.

ARC3™ is based on actual system measurement output data (up to 1-degree accuracy) and is designed to offer three-dimensional (horizontal + vertical) modelling of Alcons’ L-series pro-ribbon line-arrays, R-series point-source arrays (vertical-only) and Q-series pro-ribbon column-arrays. It is capable of multiple system modelling in one project simulation.

Furthermore, the program enables simulation of cardioid low-frequency arrays of the B-series range of subwoofers.

The GLL (generic loudspeaker library)-based simulation data contains all system configurations from the Sentinel amplified loudspeaker controller.

Together with the Virtual Equalizer for system tuning in the simulation and the extended frequency plotting from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ARC3™ offers even more advanced modelling, to turn the Alcons pro-ribbon line-array systems into a true precision tool.

The screen is divided into 5 different sections:

  • System set-up (venue design/system lay-out/filtering/atmospheric parameters),
  • Rigging (array side-view/pick-point/weight),
  • Level Views horizontal plane (area SPL, frequency response)
  • Level Views vertical plane (area SPL, frequency response)
  • Mapping properties (full-colour SPL mapping, up-to-9 reference positions).

The modular character of the 5 sections, enables a custom-tailored screen lay-out.

Being a set-up tool, ARC3™ offers a relatively simple, intuitive modelling tool, while supplying the required prediction data for optimal system performance. It considers the direct-field response, leaving out any acoustical parameters; For in-depth analysis of system performance within a projected acoustical environment, it is recommended to use EASE® instead.

EASE® is the worldwide standard for acoustic simulation for both inside rooms and open areas. Rooms can be defined using a CAD module, absorption coefficients can be assigned to surfaces, and sound sources as well as listener positions can easily be added to the true-3D model.

With Alcons’ GLL in EASE®, the performance of an Alcons sound system in a suggested acoustical environment can be predicted with a very high degree of accuracy. The generated simulation includes reverberation times, speech intelligibility and other acoustical parameters even before the room itself is built.

EASE® and AFMG® are registered trademarks of AFMG Technologies GmbH.

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