Line array

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A line array is a group of loudspeakers arranged in a hanging collection which creates a more distributed sound coverage than a single speaker. They are commonly used in large spaces where they can be flown (suspended from structural beam) which is more convenient to cable and assemble than a large number of distributed speakers. Line arrays are used by most large venue and outdoor musical concerts. The lower portion of the line array is generally curved backward to allow sound to reach more audience members. Typically, cabinets used in line arrays are trapezoidal, connected together by specialized rigging hardware. ^[1]

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1. ^ SoundOnSound Live magazine, Issue 7, March 2006