An introduction to
SI Units – Selects the Metric option for entering all data in ResolutionUS Units – Selects the Imperial option for entering all data in ResolutionCart
Auto-adjust SPL Range – Allows the user to match the SPL mapping to the capabilities of the products being displayed on-screen.Check For Updates – By
Building a VenueHere are the steps to building a venue within Resolution:1) Select the type of measurement data you are going to use to build the sur
RakeNow that we have a single oor surface, we should look at attaching a rake to it as this is fairly common for most theaters in North America.1) U
2) The oor must be built just like the main oor. Enter in the X, Z co-ordinates for the start and end point of the oor as dened in the room drawi
Width (Plan View)Now is the time when we should switch over to the “Top View” in the design to set the Y coordinates (width) of the venue.1) Located
Storing a VenueIf you are happy with the design and it is a venue that you may have to do repeatedly but with dierent loudspeaker arrangements, you c
Array AssistantAbout Array Assistant:Array Assistant is a tool provided in Resolution that is extremely powerful when setup correctly. The idea behind
6) As with the top element of the array, the bottom element may also have a variety of “Greybox” DSP settings available to it based on the size and /
11) Front splays may also be selected. By default, the software has this feature turned o. Opening the fronts of EAW line array enclosures is possibl
Introduction to EAW Resolution™Resolution is proprietary EAW software created to aid end users in the proper prediction and application of EAW loudspe
Storing an ArrayAs with the venue, the array(s) itself can also be stored independently from the venue.This is useful if the there is a dened set des
4) Various choices of mapping are available from the dropdown menu in the mapping work area. Currently we are set to 1/3 Octave at 1kHz but this can
Now that we have a good sense of the SPL across the audience area, we can also take a look at the anticipated Frequency Response at those very same lo
By right clicking on any oor surface on the model, three choices of mic grids can be selected from small to large. The user rst selects “Add Mic Gri
AcousticsLet’s move on to even more acoustical data by clicking on the button in the Array Tab work area marked “Acoustics”We will revisit the mechani
Again, highly unlikely that we would need to do this in reality but the option is there if you need it.Another feature in Resolution that becomes more
Similar to the greybox selection previously discussed, the “Switch” positions for the NTL720 can be changed to dierent levels of equalization so that
The images show basically the same array:The rst array shows no EQ whatsoeverThe second shows how badly an arrays response can be aected if careful
Array GeometryGeometric Array DataThe button marked “Geometric” will take the user back to an area where he can change the physical attributes of the
2) NAME - To the right of these cells are the enclosure selection cells. In this case, the cells are showing KF740, AB7473 adapter bar and KF730 bein
The Work Surface: Venue Tab, Array Tab and Mapping AreaThe Venue tab is where the work begins. It is the area in which you will build the room that wi
Mechanical DataNow we are back to “Top View” so that we can properly place and rotate the arrays into position.1) Use the dropdown menu in the mappin
Let’s take a look at what is the most important feature of the Resolution software and that is Mechanical Data!To review what was mentioned earlier, w
Another scenario that I have created with my design is shown in this example.The problem we are facing here is that when using a front / rear chain mo
Other Resolution FeaturesHere are a few other helpful features that you will nd within Resolution1) If you right-click in the Array Pane, you will s
Right-clicking in the Map Area of the software will allow the user to copy the complete color SPL map to other software as well. This example shows th
The “Array Pane” is where the virtual arrays will be presented. This is your opportunity to visualize the arrays shape and to also review the mechanic
Windows Toolbar Menus The toolbar across the top of the work area holds many valuable options that will aid you in setup and execution of the software
Edit MenuThe “Edit” menu is very small. This is where you can Undo or Redo previous keystrokes.Undo - If you dislike what you just did to the perfect
SPL Map – Toggles on or o the SPL mapping feature. The surfaces themselves will continue to plot the SPL for the design but the overall vertical and
Options MenuLike the View menu, the Options menu has many powerful features that enhance the experience of using the Resolution software. Automaticall
Side View Contour Lines – When the option to see contour lines has been selected, the user will have three choices as to how these contours will be vi
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