Point source systems and line array systems each have their advantages and issues. While it is important to utilize the optimal system for the application, line arrays have one significant advantage that is easy to understand and difficult to measure.

Oh, the white noise can be a bit loud and make my voice hard to hear, try using subtitles.

00:00 Intro
00:22 Test setup
00:50 Point source coverage
02;10 Two point speakers side by side
03:25 Four speakers side by side
04:02 Horizontal interference
04:25 Vertical vs horizontal
04:56 Unique aspects of a vertical line array vs human body
07:43 Outro

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