GAE German Audio Engineering

WAVELINE

Flexible Contouring by Vertical Character.

Being the top segment concerning performance and quality of the GAE-range WaveLine loudspeakers convince outstandingly and define new benchmarks in the field of sound engineering. An extensive bandwidth of scaling, highly efficient applications and a remarkably simple operability allow a multitude of challenging sound engineering solutions.

The GAE Waveline line-array system represents the result of an intensive physical and economic investigation into the market necessities in the field of touring and installation. Based on the experience of users and consultants a huge variety of approaches has been considered. The essence of these reflections builds special options for the development and – designing the Waveline System – has been put into practice:

The combination of two 10” Neodymium transducers of the low-/mid range, each incorporating a 3” voice coil, allows a very low crossover frequency, which raises drastically the power handling capacity. This way the Waveline System is suitable for non-restrictive full range use. The GAE HF-Phase-EQ coupled to a high power 2” Neodymium-driver achieves an accurate and highly exact sound conduction in the high-tone range, which results in an extended high frequency bandwidth.

The construction determines an extremely low crossover frequency to the compression driver which optimizes the horizontal dispersion of the system. Because of the high radiation-resistance the overall system comes up with an outstanding mid-tone performance. As the double-10”-construction enables a low tuning frequency of 80Hz, a smooth transition to a subwoofer, employed in ground stacking, is guaranteed. Beyond that the GAE Waveline System displays an enormous efficiency in full range application.

Deduced from the experiences made with the twin-coaxial principle used with the GAE Director Top an extremely exact symmetric dispersion could be established in the Waveline System. The overall construction is left/right symmetric, thus a concise utilization for the user and fitter results.

Furthermore the development aimed at the realization of an economic array-length-/prize-proportion. To reach this goal each Waveline element has been outfitted with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms in the high- as well as in the low-/mid-tone range, thus three elements can be operated at one amplifier. In this way by the help of only three elements and one amplifier a vertical angle of 30° can be achieved as minimal configuration.

This elemental set-up can be extended with further Waveline elements. By employing modern system controllers the peripheral electronics equipment can be limited to a sensible measure.

Users already owning a GAE Director System can easily make use of the Waveline System as the preexisting amp-racks can be operated compatibly. The only item needed additionally is an 8-pin-CaCom adapter box on Neutrik 4-pin-Speakon.

For flying mechanics only high quality and determinate materials are applied. The load distribution is forwarded solely in the flight elements. Apart from locking quick release pins no bulk parts are needed.

The very discreet flying mechanic is let in the loudspeaker’s enclosure without attracting attention. On request the handles on the front can be removed and the lateral recesses covered. The whole process of mounting- and demounting has been optimally matched to all user’s demands.

For simulation and calculating of acoustical configurations GAE provides the EASE Focus Aiming Software from SDA (Software Design Ahnert GmbH). The EASE Focus Aiming Software is a two-dimensional acoustic simulation software that serves for the configuration and modelling of Line-Arrays close to reality.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Type
Frequency response
Power handling capacity
Impedance
Recommended input power
Dispersion
Sensitivity
Peak SPL (1m)
Components
Connectors
Rigging/Fittings
Enclosure
Sealing
Colours
Front protection
Weight
Dimensions
Subwoofer
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System-controller
Optional accessories

WAVELINE

2-way full-range twincoaxial line-array-system, vented/hornloaded
80 Hz – 18 kHz, +/- 3 dB
LMF 500 W, HF 120 W IEC norm 268-5
LMF 8 ohms, HF 8 ohms
LMF 750 – 1500 W into 8 ohms, HF 200 – 480 W into 8 ohms
Horizontal 110° symmetrical; vertical 0°...10° defined by array adjustment
LMF 100dB (1W / 1m), HF 110 dB (1W / 1m)
Single enclosure > 130 dB
2x 10“ N/Dym, 3“ voice coil, water-resistant; 1x 2“ N/Dym compression driver on GAE HF-Phase-EQ
2 x NL4MP Neutrik Speakon
GAE flyware, completely integrated; 2 handling recesses at side-walls; 2 aluminium handles at the front
Multi-layered birch-ply 15mm enclosure, aluminium covers 4mm
Structure varnish, non-abrasive
Standard black, equivalent to RAL9005, other colours on request
Solid frontgrill with stylish acoustic foam
WaveLine element: 48,5kgs; Flying-cradle: 38,6kgs; Stack-cradle 24kgs (frame: 12kgs; outrigger 2x6kgs)
Housing without handles/flyware 300/200 x 672 x 590 (mm), H x W x D;
overall dimensions 332/200 x 672 x 647 (mm), H x W x D
GAE BR118; BR218; EtaMax
Setup settings for modern digital controllers
Flying-cradle, stack-cradle, touring case, software

The GAE WaveLine PT line-array system represents the result of an intensive physical and economic investigation into the market necessities in the field of touring and installation. Based on the experience of users and consultants a huge variety of approaches has been considered. The essence of these reflections builds special options for the development and – designing the WaveLine PT System – has been put into practice:

In respect to the special demands of installation the appearance was designed understated and reluctant, mechanical parts were reduced to a minimum. Special editions without handles or special colours are possible. In addition the systems was designed for small cluster entities to provide a precise sound reinforcement in complex acoustical and constructional environments.

The combination of two 6,5” Neodymium transducers of the low-/mid range, each incorporating an 1,5” voice coil, allows a low crossover frequency. This way the Waveline PT System is suitable for full range use in special applications.

The GAE HF-Phase-EQ coupled to a high power 1,4” Neodymium-driver achieves an accurate and highly exact sound conduction in the high-tone range, which results in an extended high frequency bandwidth. The construction determines an extremely low crossover frequency to the compression driver which optimizes the horizontal dispersion of the system. Because of the high radiation-resistance the overall system comes up with an outstanding mid-tone performance. As the double-6,5”-construction enables a low tuning frequency, a smooth transition to a subwoofer is guaranteed.

Beyond that the WaveLine PT System displays an enormous efficiency in full range application. Most venues will not effort a flown bass system. For special applications (no bass extension can be placed on the ground) an optional sublow system (Waveline PT Bass) is available to be flown within the rigging.

Deduced from the experiences made with the twin-coaxial principe used with the GAE WaveLine an exact symmetric dispersion could be established in the WaveLine PT System. From the acoustical experiences based on the WaveLine system the dynamics concept could be proofed. As a result the development leads to a down scaled system. maintaining the same conceptual approach.

Furthermore the development aimed at the realization of an economic array-length-/prize-proportion. To reach this goal each WaveLine PT element has been outfitted with a nominal impedance of 16 ohms in the high- as well as in the low-/mid-tone range, thus three to thrre to six elements can be operated at one amplifier. In this way by the help of only three elements and one amplifier a vertical angle of 30° can be achieved as minimal configuration.

By employing modern system controllers the peripheral electronics equipment can be limited to a sensible measure.

Users already owning a GAE WaveLine System can easily make use of the WaveLine PT System as the preexisting amp-racks can be operated compatibly. Furthermore doubled impedance precedes to doubled quantity of units driven by the same amplification.

For flying mechanics only high quality and determinate materials are applied. The load distribution is forwarded solely in the flight elements. Apart from locking quick release pins no bulk parts are needed.

The very discreet flying mechanic is let in the loudspeaker’s enclosure without attracting attention. On request the handles on the front can be removed. The whole process of mounting- and demounting has been optimally matched to all user’s demands.

GAE WaveLine PT System's rigging mechanics together with the flying-cradle are certified according to Germans BGV-C1 and DIN 18800. An analysis of strength shows a general application of 15 units at any inclination of the flying cradle. Higher quantities and weight loads (i.e. for fixed installations) can be verified from a simple chart.

The stack-cradle together with the attached outriggers enable the mounting of up to 6 WaveLine elements as ground-stacking. The frame of the stack-cradle can be mounted to several bass units and enables a secure mounting of 6 WaveLine PT elements. An integrated stand flange offers the possibility to mount 3 elements on a rugged extension.

For simulation and calculating of acoustical configurations GAE provides the EASE Focus Aiming Software from SDA (Software Design Ahnert GmbH) again. The EASE Focus Aiming Software is a two-dimensional acoustic simulation software that serves for the configuration and modelling of Line-Arrays close to reality. Ease Focus and the specific product file (GAE-WaveLine.efo) are available as free download from GAE’s web-site.

WAVELINE PT

2-way full-range twincoaxial line-array-system, vented/hornloaded
80 Hz – 18 kHz, +/- 3 dB
LMF 300 W, HF 70 W IEC norm 268-5
LMF 16 ohms, HF 16 ohms
LMF 750 – 1500 W into 8 ohms, HF 200 – 480 W into 8 ohms
Horizontal 110° symmetrical; vertical 0°...10° defined by array adjustment
LMF 97dB (1W / 1m), HF 110 dB (1W / 1m)
Single enclosure > 127 dB
2x 6,5“ N/Dym, 1,5“ voice coil, water-resistant; 1x 1,4“ N/Dym compression driver on GAE HF-Phase-EQ
2 x NL4MP Neutrik Speakon
GAE flyware, completely integrated; 2 handling recesses at the back; 2 aluminium handles at the front
Multi-layered ply 15mm enclosure
Polyurea varnish, non-abrasive
Standard black, equivalent to RAL9005, other colours (only in polyurethane sealing) on request
Solid frontgrill with stylish acoustic foam
WaveLine PT element: 14,7kgs; Flying-cradle: 10,5kgs; Stack-cradle: 16kgs (frame: 10kgs; outrigger 2x3kgs)
Housing without handles/flyware 215/147 x 509 x 400 (mm), H x W x D;
overall dimensions 238/147 x 509 x 451 (mm), H x W x D
GAE BR115; BR215; BR118; BR218
Setup settings for modern digital controllers
Flying-cradle, stack-cradle, touring case, software

GAE’s WaveLine PT Bass is a high power subwoofer system, equipped with a 12" high performance sub low loudspeaker, equipped with a 4" voice coil and an extremely heavy-duty Neodymium engine. The system captivates with high efficiency within it’s extended low frequency range, which was achieved by a special tunnel geometry. In this way the system features a remarkable low frequency efficiency/housing dimension ratio. The system offers a high dynamic behaviour, generated by using a significantly adjusted parameter’s loudspeaker with high magnetic flux.

The system is designed to be operated by a standard configurated third path of a 3-way system, also parallel driven to a standard bass ground support. No special equalization is necessary, thus a simple parallel combination with all of GAE’s BR-types is possible.

The very discreet flying mechanic is let in the loudspeaker’s enclosure without attracting attention. On request the handles on the front can be removed. The shape relates just to 2 elements WaveLine PT. Special editions without handles or special colours i.e. for fixed installations are possible.

The WaveLine PT Bass can be combined as top flown element with WaveLine PT elements within a line, as well as a separate and parallel hung bass-line with a couple of PT Bass systems. Used with the stack-cradle the PT Bass serves as basic element at the bottom of the line.

The impedance of 8 ohms enables a parallel operating of 3 WaveLine PT Bass systems at one channel of a modern high power amplifier.

WAVELINE PT Bass

Vented subwoofer enclosure
38 Hz – 250 Hz, - 3 dB
700 W IEC norm 268-5
8 ohms
750 – 1500 W into 8 ohms
Omnidirectional
90,5dB (1W / 1m)
Single enclosure > 122 dB
1x 12“ N/Dym, 4“ voice coil, water-resistant
2x NL4MP Neutrik Speakon
GAE flyware, completely integrated; 2 handling recesses at the back; 4 aluminium handles at the front
Multi-layered ply 15mm enclosure
Polyurea varnish, non-abrasive
Standard black, equivalent to RAL9005, other colours (only in polyurethane sealing) on request
Solid steel frontgrill with stylish acoustic foam
22kgs
Housing without handles/flyware 431/362 x 509 x 400 (mm), H x W x D;
overall dimensions 454/362 x 509 x 451 (mm), H x W x D
Setup settings for modern digital controllers
Flying-cradle, stack-cradle, touring case, software