The "Event Horizon" (an ambiopole)

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:52 am

Started by drawing a grid, and drilling 1/8th" holes.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:52 am

Ten the routing begins

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:53 am

More routing.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:54 am

That was a template out of MDF.
I used a tracer bit for this baltic birch.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:56 am

I mad a jig to work on the bend. It was a pisser.
I eventually had to cut relief slots.
I even steamed this in my shower. wouldn't keep a bend.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:57 am

The back of the baffle.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 10:59 am

Now on to the support poles.
I attached a u rod to the wall with the router attached, to make an arc for a 9' focused array.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:05 am

The inside of the inside poles.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:06 am

The outside of the inside poles.

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Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:07 am

JB weld, I had to use 4 packs of this stuff.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:07 am

Mixing.

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Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:08 am

Clamping.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:09 am

The top and bottom.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:09 am

Now onto the box that houses the amps.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:10 am

From the side.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:11 am

My logo

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:11 am

All put together.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:12 am

52 drivers. Freggin heavy!

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:13 am

All wrapped up in grill cloth. I did a slate finish on the box.

Melo theory · 2012-07-31 11:14 am

Dayton amps, mini-dsp, mini-ambio.