Pattern control. Do you have predictable patterns to design with, and how effective is the method?

• Traditional line arrays provide the ability to keep energy off the stage and the ceiling, but rely on horns to generate horizontal pattern control. How is the MAD array different?
• MAD arrays use a combination of techniques to generate pattern control. First, it operates as vertical line array to keep energy off the front of the stage and the ceiling. Next, it also operates as a horizontal line array to keep energy off the side walls. Since MAD arrays utilize dipole drivers, the pattern control also extends to the sides, keeping energy between the arrays at a minimum.
• As low frequency wavelengths increase, traditional LF arrays lose pattern control. What about low-frequency pattern control?
• MAD low-frequency arrays generate vertical pattern control using the same line array theory as traditional SUF line arrays, creating a measure of pattern control which is array-length dependent.
• MAD has also created a proprietary passive attenuator that effectively generates a cardioid LF pattern, well down into the lower 100 Hertz range, which is available as an option for MAD LF arrays.

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