REL Line Array Setup & Tuning Guide

REL Line Array Setup & Tuning Guide

Why You Need a Line Array

Let’s explore the purpose to our Line Array approach because, let’s face it, if you haven’t heard one you might well think this is just about pure power and ludicrous mode output. While you wouldn’t be wrong about their potential for massive output the true reason for owning a REL Line Array has more to do with all the amazingly tactile qualities the highest end music and film sound systems aspire to.


The sound quality, visual presentation and sophisticated forms these deliver elevates merely very good systems to a whole different and better-in-every-way delivery of music and film sound.


What can be even more rewarding than buying a line array, is building one over time. By starting with just one or two RELs, and adding additional subwoofers as funds permit, you can better understand what each unit in the line array brings out in your system. You’ll be amazed at every step of the journey.


Until one experiences a REL Line Array it is hard to understand the profound leap from mundane to edge of the art these afford.

Line Array Compatible RELs

No.32

No.32

At the pinnacle of our lineup stands the No.32 flagship model, a groundbreaking masterpiece that redefines the art of sound like never before.

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No.31

No.31

No.31 exists to satisfy the needs of those who crave the finest yet have space limitations. Whilst some can afford our flagship No.32 model, it is ...

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Carbon Special

Carbon Special

Carbon special delivers airy, delicate highs with greater reach into the nether regions within a soundstage, as well as truer, more powerful ultra-...

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S/812

S/812

S/812 Delivers breathtaking performance for both music and film, offering a taste of our reference-level excellence— at a fraction of the cost.

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S/510

S/510

Experience unmatched style, powerful performance, and breathtaking speed—all packed into a sleek, space-saving design.

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HT/1510 Predator

HT/1510 Predator

HT/1510 Predator resets expectations for REL’s standard bearer, with a confident, sexy new look that meshes perfectly into the traditional REL family.

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How to Set Up & Dial in a Line Array

REL’s Chief Designer guides you step by step through his setup process to get the most out of a REL 6 pack.

Proper subwoofer placement, determining the correct phase setting, as well as individually dialing in the gain and crossover for each subwoofer are critical steps in optimizing the performance of a REL Line Array. Watch our in depth walkthrough that covers everything you need to know to setup a 6 pack like a pro.

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