Bose Panaray MSA12X User Manual

42 - Design Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the angular limit for Basic Steering/Spreading?
Array 1-module 2-module 3-module
Steer –20° to +20° –20° to +20° –20° to +20°
Spread 0° to 30° 0° to 30° 0° to 30°
What is the frequency limit for the beam control?
It depends on the length of the array. The longer the array, the lower the frequency limit for the beam control.
A rough guide is shown below:
1-module array: 500 Hz
2-module array: 250 Hz
3-module array: 160 Hz
How many modules per array are supported?
Up to 3 modules stack per array is supported.
How many modules do I need for the dual beam?
Regardless of number of modules of an array, up to two beams (single beam or dual beam) can be radiated. It
is recommended to use a 2- or 3-module MSA12X array for better directivity control due to the longer array.
How many beams can be radiated from one array?
Currently, up to two beams per array (dual beam) are supported.
Do I need a power amplifier for driving a MSA12X array?
No. MSA12X is a powered loudspeaker with amplifiers in it, and you do not need additional power amplifiers.
Does MSA12X have DSP inside? Do I need an external signal processor?
MSA12X has on-board DSP inside, which manages Speaker EQ, beam shaping, beam gain and Beam EQ. If you
need to apply more signal processing such as Room EQ or signal delay for rear arrays, you need an additional
signal processor such as Bose ESP in the upstream of the system.
1-module array
Steer: ± 20°
Spread: Up to 30° (± 15°)
−20°
15°
15°
2- or 3-module array
Steer: ± 20°
Spread: Up to 40° (± 20°)
−20°
20°
20°
30°
40°
Ear
Height
0.3-0.8 m
(1’-2.5’)
Max Recommended

Bose Panaray MSA12X Specifications

General

Brand	Bose
Model	Panaray MSA12X
Category	Speakers
Language	English