The new V-Series line array system from d&b audiotechnik offers remarkable clarity as well as extraordinary dynamic bandwidth, with impressive power capability and headroom. These attributes make the V-Series a highly efficient and flexible stand-alone system, with applications ranging from small to large configurations, while its use of the same driver arrangement and horizontal dispersion as d&b's J-Series enable its deployment as an ideal complement.

The V-Series is the result of taking the widely coveted consistent mids and vocal presence of the d&b audiotechnik J-Series, and combining these with the proven qualities of a Q-Series. The system comprises the V8 and V12 loudspeakers, supported by a dedicated V subwoofer that incorporates the d&b patented passive cardioid technology.

The V8 and V12 loudspeakers are 3-way passive designs housing two 10" LF drivers, one hornloaded 8" MF driver and two 1.4" exit HF compression drivers with 2.5" voicecoils mounted to a dedicated waveshaping device. The cylindrical wave segments produced couple coherently in the vertical plane. The symmetrical dipolar arrangement of the neodymium LF drivers around the centrally mounted coaxial MF and HF components results in an exceptional 80 and 120 degree horizontal constant directivity dispersion respectively, this is maintained down to approximately 250 Hz, which is an outstanding feature for a passive 3-way system. The mechanical and acoustical design enables flown vertical columns of up to twenty four loudspeakers to be suspended using vertical splay angles of 0 to 14 degrees with a 1 degree resolution.

The V-SUB is an actively-driven cardioid subwoofer, powered by a single amplifier channel housing two long excursion neodymium drivers in an integrated cardioid setup: an 18" driver in a bass-reflex design facing to the front and a 12" driver in a two chamber bandpass design radiating to the rear. The cardioid dispersion pattern resulting from this approach avoids unwanted energy behind the system. It can be used to supplement V8 and V12 loudspeakers in various combinations, ground stacked or flown, either integrated on top of a V8 / V12 array or as a separate column. All the components needed to suspend these loudspeakers within the bespoke three point V-Series flying system are integrated into the cabinets, ensuring speedy deployment, providing quick and easily configurable line array solutions.

The V-Series is driven by the d&b D12 amplifier that incorporates d&b loudspeaker specific configuration information and has analogue and digital signal inputs and links. It has a d&b Remote network interface that enables central control and monitoring of a large number of system functions and extensive system integration capabilities from anywhere in the network. The d&b ArrayCalc calculator must always be used to predict the physical and acoustical performance of arrays as it uses a sophisticated mathematical model enabling simple, safe and accurate system planning. Finally, the system is supported by an extensive range of accessories and transport solutions facilitating ease of setup and mobility.