FBT innovates in the design of sound reinforcement systems with the Horizon VHA array

With the aim of responding to the needs of rental companies and system integrators, serie Horizon (vertical/horizontal array) offers optimal coverage and flexibility of use.

The development of Horizon VHA by the Italian audio manufacturer FBT represents a new advance in flexible sound reinforcement technology with great sound quality and coverage, which consists of a VHA406A full range cabinet and two optional bass extension modules: VHA112SA (of 12 inches) and VHA118SA (18”), as recently presented at the fair Prolight+Sound 2018.

Each VHA406A array is equipped with four 6.5” woofers and a large format 1.4” neodymium compression driver.- with 2.5” coil, and constructed of birch plywood with a durable synthetic rubber frame, able to withstand the rigors of touring.

Your central waveguide, Custom designed and optimized using BEM finite element simulation, offers 90° horizontal and 20° vertical dispersion, with precise vertical coverage control across the entire frequency range of the venue. The result is a perfectly balanced and symmetrical dispersion pattern (Several systems can be coupled with total coherence, even above 18 kHz), in addition to defined means, with an extended frequency response of 65 Hz a 20 kHz.

VHA406A class D amplification module, with switching power supply, It is cast aluminum; It is cooled by convection and provides 600 W to the low frequency section and 300 W to high frequencies. Thanks to the integrated DSP processor with latest generation algorithms, Users can choose from eight presets to further customize system performance and enjoy the system's dynamic ceiling for the best possible audio fidelity..

Integrated fixings allow up to six VHA406A boxes to be attached, with angles varying from 5 a 20° (in 5° increments), Ensure easy, error-proof setup. Suspension is simplified by having a single attachment point on each side. All locking pins are fixed and integrated into the fixings, thus avoiding any risk of damage or loss during transport.

A fundamental aspect is that FBT's Horizon VHA, whose products it distributes Magnetron, It has anchor points integrated into the structure, easy to unlock, and allow horizontal arrays to be created using the FBT suspension bar; of which each can support up to three VHA406A, and it is possible to join several bars to create arrays with coverage of up to 360°.

Regarding bass extension, the VHA112SA subwoofer, which also integrates flying fixings into its structure, It is ideal for small or medium-sized installations, since its size and shape match VHA406A, although it houses a B woofer&12” high excursion C.

Its bass reflex design allows a laminar air flow that reduces turbulence and compression, while the class D amplifier offers a power of 1.200 W and integrated DSP includes filters, equalization and limiter.

For larger spaces, model VHA118SA -stackable on the floor- It is a very powerful and versatile subwoofer that sets a new standard in terms of SPL/size ratio.. Equipped with a single B woofer&C of 18”, and constructed of birch plywood, It also features laminar air flow for optimal performance, while its class D amplifier provides 2.000 W and is complemented by six presets with renewed algorithms.

The design of VHA118SA has resulted in an exceptional bass module, capable of generating extremely high SPL levels for prolonged periods. FBT has optimized the woofer loading volume by BEM finite element simulation, along with careful fabrication of the grille and protective fabric to minimize acoustic impedance, thus obtaining a substantial improvement in performance compared to previous models.

The addition of VHA118SA extends the overall frequency response of the system to the 30 Hz. Besides, The subwoofer can be used in a floor-stacked configuration thanks to mounting brackets integrated into its structure.