Lesson Description
RapidDeploy Training
5m 18s
In this video, we explain and demonstrate the unique and innovative RapidDeploy rigging system featured on the LA108 and LA112 loudspeakers.
Lesson Transcript
RapidDeploy Training
5m 18s
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In this video we are going to show you how to use the state-of-the-art
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QSC RapidDeploy™ rigging system featured in the L Class line array loudspeakers.
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QSC RapidDeploy™ is the industry’s easiest rigging system.
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Ergonomically-designed for a single operator to be able to attach and detach loudspeakers
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as well as to adjust the splay angles between each loudspeaker in the array.
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The complete rigging mechanism is entirely integrated in the strong and lightweight L Class loudspeakers ABS plastic enclosure,
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meaning no external pins or mechanical parts are needed to deploy and adjust the array.
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The all-in-one rigging system is safe, intuitive and straight-forward
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allowing optimization of the overall event production time.
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Let’s take a look at how it works and then we’ll take a look at it in action.
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The hardware controls are grouped into two parts:
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Enclosure attachment controls and enclosure angle adjustment controls.
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The Enclosure attachment controls include the Front Strikes
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Front hooks,
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Rear Hooks
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and Locking Lever, which has three positions.
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The up position releases the loudspeaker that is connected below it.
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In middle position, the loudspeaker is prepared to receive a connection from another loudspeaker.
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This position is selected before attaching a loudspeaker below it.
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The bottom position is locked.
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These controls are used to connect the L Class loudspeakers together when creating an array.
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Once connected together the Angle Adjustment controls are used to change and set the splay angles between each loudspeaker.
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The Enclosure Angle Adjust controls include the Angle lever,
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Angle Lever Reset,
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and the Angle Bar Lift.
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Alright! Let's connect another loudspeaker to the array.
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Let's do it...
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You got this…
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You're not gonna help?....
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To connect a loudspeakers to the bottom of another,
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set the locking lever on the receiving top loudspeaker to the middle “Add+” position.
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Set the front strikes of the connecting bottom loudspeaker into the bottom hooks of the receiving top loudspeaker.
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Now, swing the rear of the connecting loudspeaker up and connect it to the rear receiving hooks until it clicks.
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Set the locking lever to the down “Locked” position on the receiving loudspeaker to lock the loudspeakers together.
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That’s it!
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Continue to connect the boxes in this fashion until the desired array is complete.
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To disconnect and remove loudspeakers from one another
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set the locking lever to the up “Remove” position on both sides of the upper loudspeaker
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while holding the handle of the bottom loudspeaker with one hand.
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You’ll find that you’ll need to apply a little bit of pressure
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lifting the bottom loudspeaker before the locking levers will release into the Release position
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This will release the lower loudspeaker from the rear hooks and it will swing down being secured still by the front hooks
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Reset the locking lever on the upper loudspeaker to the middle “Add+” position.
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This is a preliminary step to keep the loudspeaker primed for the next time the loudspeakers are connected together
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Now, simply lift the lower loudspeaker off of the front hooks and get on with your day.
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It’s that simple
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Once two or more loudspeakers are connected and locked together,
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the splay angles between each box can be adjusted using the Enclosure Angle Adjustment controls.
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Press the angle adjustment lever on either side to prime the angle lever to be repositioned
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With the Levers depressed,
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simply lift the lower loudspeaker using the rear handles until it clicks into the next position.
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If another adjustment is needed, press the Levers once more and lift to the position.
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If transitioning the angle down, simply press the levers again,
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pull up on the loudspeaker slightly until you feel
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the current angle release and then lower the loudspeaker into the next position.
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Each loudspeaker is equipped with 3 angle options. 1.5 degrees,
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1.5 degrees,
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6 degrees and 12 degrees.
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These angles are indicated on the Angle Bar Lift.
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If the Angle adjustment levers are primed and no angle adjustment is required,
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you can press the Angle Lever Reset buttons to reset the angle levers.
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The angles in a larger array can be adjusted individually one at a time.
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Or the entire array can be adjust in a single maneuver
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by first depressing all of the angle adjustment Levers on the Loudspeakers in the array,
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gripping the handles on the bottom loudspeaker, and last, slowly lifting up
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As you raise the bottom loudspeaker,
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all of the loudspeakers will begin to click into their next position.
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And you can reverse the adjustment as well.
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We call this- The Back Crack.
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And there you have it.
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With two hands only, the operator is able to fully deploy and secure the array without the need for external hardware.
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A clean, elegant and professional appearance is maintained
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without external pins or lanyards to be damaged or lost
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The chances of mishandling have been completely removed,
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providing safety for the operator and production crew
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as well as the audience.
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You feel pretty good about that don’t you?
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That’s all for this video. Thanks for watching
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and continue on to the next lesson whenever you’re ready.