RCF VSA Vertical Steerable Arrays Add RDNet Control

RCF continues the evolution of the VSA Series, digitally steerable sound columns, with technical improvements and the addition of RDNet control.

VSA -- Vertical Steerable Array -- is a multi-driver, multi-amplified digitally steerable sound column designed with powerful DSP processing to control the vertical acoustic dispersion, directing the sound field to a specific listening area. This process overcomes the acoustic anomalies of highly reverberant spaces providing clarity and improved intelligibility, the company says. Moving into the newest generation of the VSA Series, RCF has added a number of significant new and upgraded features.

The addition of RCF's RDNet Control allows for the programming of systems, establish groups of speakers for preset performance characteristics, and makes it possible to monitor all the system components and parameters, from the input to the status of each single amplifier and transducer.

Programming and steering can also be done very simply through a VSA Smart IR remote control via an iOS or Android phone.

Another significant feature to the VSA Series is a high capacity dual-mode power supply. Coupled with dual audio input capabilities, the system offers both 115V AC/230V AC as well as 24V DC with ceramic block terminals and thermal fuse for emergency messaging override.

Thanks to the slim size and shape of the VSA cabinet, they become practically invisible in installations. Only 4.9" wide they can easily be integrated into the architectural décor. Standard color is white, although there is an option for custom RAL color.

The VSA Series features three models: VSA2050 II, VSA1250 II, and VSA850 II. The primary difference is the number of 3.5" drivers in each cabinet -- 20, 12, or 8. Independent 50W amplifiers power each individual driver.

The new features of the VSA will be on display at Infocomm RCF booth # C738 and will be demonstrated in RCF demo room # N117.