The Iconyx Series uses advanced technology to provide natural music and intelligible speech in the highly reverberant environments typically associated with architecturally distinguished buildings. Their slender vertical profile mounts flat to the wall, blending easily with both classical and contemporary architecture. The integrated system inside provides a powerful new solution for consultants, contractors and architects who need precise control of acoustic energy. Iconyx "transparent technology" delivers intelligible, musical sound in houses of worship, transportation terminals and similar venues. Iconyx also offers a new approach for performing arts centres, large-screen audiovisual systems, piano bars and other applications.
Iconyx arrays are available in 8, 16, 24 and 32 driver configurations to suit different needs. IC16/8 and IC32/16 models are also available. All are constructed from the basic IC8 8-channel module to simplify shipping and transportation. IC8's are easily joined together in the field to form the IC16, IC24 and IC32. Advanced DSP software and true digital amplification enables the designer or operator to define the shape, location and aiming of the vertical beam without moving the IC columns from their installed position.
The 16-channel IC16 measures just 6 x 6 x 74.5 inches (152 x 152 x 1892 mm). It delivers constant SPL over large distances (300 ft / 92 metres plus). Coverage is both controllable and consistent. This is due to meticulous acoustical engineering and the use of purpose-designed co-axial transducers. Windows-based Renkus-Heinz BeamWare software displays the pattern and aiming angle selected in the vertical plane. Beams can be symmetrical or asymmetrical and can be custom shaped to fit specific applications. Horizontal dispersion is fixed at a nominal 150° between -6dB points. IC8 modules can easily be added together to create larger columns with increased directivity and control over lower frequencies.
Each Iconyx Series driver is driven by an individually processed signal, delivered by an 8-channel processor/amplifier module specially developed for this purpose by D2 Audio. The D2 Audio design not only performs the complex digital signal processing required for controlled coverage, but it also converts a standard PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) input to eight PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signals that drive the amplifiers. This eliminates the need to convert PCM to analog and analog to PWM, which would be required with ordinary Class D amplifiers. For seamless integration of the IC8 into a complete digital solution, CobraNet connectivity can be specified as an option.
"We're very pleased with the feedback we've gotten from Iconyx demos and installations," says Renkus-Heinz vice president Ralph Heinz. "The integration of software with intelligent acoustical design and next-generation electronics that transmit the proper signals to each driver entirely in the digital domain has produced a system that achieves pleasing musical performance along with exceptional intelligiblity."
(Chris Henry)
