Introduction

What follows is not detailed discussion of optimisation but a brief explanation of how we can make use of optimisation algorithms for the particular application of determining the 'best' splay angles for a line array loudspeaker.

Fundamental to this is obtaining a performance metric for a given SPL distribution otherwise known as 'objective functions'. This involves analysing the SPL distribution to determine how well it satisfies our objectives of smooth, defined and concentrated SPL.

It is important to note that optimisation will not compensate for poor system design skills, the intention is to remove some of the more tedious aspects relating to line array splay angles.