Outline simulation software

V.I.P. VECTOR IMPLEMENTATION PROTOCOL Demo version here (10 MB) EASE data: available for Butterfly and mini-COM.P.A.S.S. systems CATT data: available for Butterfly system The Butterfly project includes the design of sophisticated acoustical and mechanical simulation software, which greatly facilitates installation, setting and aiming of Line Array elements. V.I.P. (the abbreviation of Vector Implementation Protocol) software was completely developed with a high-level programming language using powerful ‘Open GL’ graphic libraries. The result is a ‘tool’ able to guide PA system engineers through correct set-up procedure from an acoustic and mechanical point of view while fully respecting safety norms. The risk of poor results is thus drastically reduced. The following illustrations show the great possibilities offered by V.I.P.: The countless acoustic parameters shown in the various types reports include the interesting exclusive display (in every position) of the planes crossed by array elements’ aiming axes and sound pressure level with 1/3 octave bargraphs (in short, the spl status shown in 1/3 octave bands) which takes into consideration the effect of all the elements of the array in that point. Click the pic to enlarge. An accurate prediction of the angle between the elements, even if they’re a mixture of Hi-Packs and Low-packs, greatly facilitates “aiming” at the audience. Riggers are thus provided with all the geometric and mechanical data necessary for carrying out their work perfectly, without worrying about committing any serious mistakes. A diagram is created for each array, with all the parameters for flying according to the limits set by international safety norms for suspended loads. Click the pic to enlarge. A sophisticated acoustic and mechanical prediction program greatly facilitates the installation, setting and aiming of the elements that make up an OutlineArray. It enables the simultaneous creation, setting and manual and automatic aiming of 16 OutlineArrays with two different types of enclosures (Hi-Pack, Low-Pack or with a combination of the two, plus sub units). Click the pic to enlarge. The software, which has an extremely powerful graphic interface, enables to predict the effect on up to eight audience areas simultaneously and the behaviour of 16 different arrays, as well as offering a large number of functions which make it extremely versatile. Cross sections and plan views of audience areas can be viewed simultaneously, designed in a few seconds using the software’s powerful graphic functions. The array system can be checked element by element at a glance: inclination, distance from the target audience area, sound pressure level, simulated gain adjustment and many other parameters. Click the pic to enlarge.