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- Page 1 K&F SPECTRA 212 User‘s Manual Revision 1.5 Released 05/15/19 EN | Translation of the original instructions Important Information, Please Read Before Use! KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstraße 14 D-30179 Hannover TEL +49 (0) 511- 96 99 70 FAX +49 (0) 511- 67 37 94...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
8.1 Setup 1: 1× K&F Spectra 212 point source in full-range mode 8.2 Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212 point source with additional subwoofer 8.3 Setup 3: 2× K&F SPECTRA 212 line source in full range mode 8.4 Setup 4: 3× SPECTRA 212 line source with additional subwoofer 9. - Page 4 K&F SPECTRA 212 Sub Adapter User‘s Manual 10.2.2 Line Source Mode, vertical coverage 10.2.3 Line Source Mode, frequency coverage, linear 10.2.4 Line Source mode, frequency coverage, SystemAmp 11. Technical Specifications 12. EC Declaration of Conformity 13. Accessories 14. Care and Maintenance 15.
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Page 5: Introduction
KLING & FREITAG SPECTRA 212 system to achieve its full potential, please read this manual carefully before use. You will find that your K&F SPECTRA 212 is truly a versatile pro-grade tool that meets all re- quirements in terms of audio quality and safe installation. -
Page 6: About This User's Manual
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual About this user's manual © KLING & FREITAG GMBH, all rights reserved. All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety guidelines pro- vided in this manual are based on information available at the time of publishing. -
Page 7: Product Description
H/V beamwidth is 30° × 60°. The connection system and the optionally available K&F rigging system allow for creating and suspending either a horizontal line of up to six K&F SPECTRA 212 or a vertical array of up to four K&F SPECTRA 212. Intended Use Be sure to use the SPECTRA 212 only with system amplifiers or controllers approved by KLING &... -
Page 8: System Requirements For Operation
K&F D120:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F D200:4 K&F D80:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F SystemRack: Items Included • (1x) K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker • (1x) User's Manual We recommend a SystemAmp of the K&F PLM+ series. Page 8 of 35 Version 1.5 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH... -
Page 9: Components
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Components 1. Housing 2. grille 3. View port for mode detection of the ‘K&F VariQ’ unit 4. handle 5. Terminal 6. ‘Camlock'-fixture for transportation cover 7. Stacking grooves at cover, adjacent: stacking feet at bottom 8. -
Page 10: Connectors And Controls
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Connectors and Controls The operating panel of the K&F SPECTRA 212 provides the following controls and connectors: 1. Labels with typ- and switch disclaimer 2. SpeakOn port 1 3. Switch for ‘point source’ and ‘line source’ adjustment 4. -
Page 11: Safety Instructions
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Safety Instructions Instructions for Speaker Placement Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall. Note that the speakers can move as a result of vibrations. To prevent them from falling from their mounted position, they must be secured properly. -
Page 12: Protecting The Speakers, Reliability
User's Manual Protecting the Speakers, Reliability Be sure to connect the K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker to a K&F SystemAmp or a K&F SystemRack. Never feed audio at excessive levels to the speaker. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc. -
Page 13: Setup And Beamwidth
User's Manual Setup and Beamwidth The K&F SPECTRA 212 supports various setups ranging from single use to arrays of up to six speakers. To change between line source and point source and thus also the coverage angle of the speaker, you need to remove the grille and rotate the K&F VariQ unit by 90°. -
Page 14: Operating Mode: Point Source
4.1.2 Operating mode: Point source Use the point source mode whenever you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212 as a single top. This is regardless of whether or not you use a subwoofer. For single use, you need to rotate the K&F VariQ unit as appropriate (see chapter "Rotating theVariQ Unit"... - Page 15 K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Remove the grille. On both sides of the speaker, unscrew and remove the screw holding the K&F VariQ unit. If you have to lay down the K&F VariQ unit during the speaker conversion, turn it 180° downwards and place it ex- clusively on its front side, i.e.
- Page 16 K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Orientation of the K&F VariQ unit for Orientation of the K&F VariQ unit for point line source operation: source operation: • • Horizontal beamwidth: 30° Horizontal beamwidth: 60° Vertical beamwidth: 60° Vertical beamwidth:30° asymmetrical (required for array operation) -10°...
- Page 17 K&F VariQunit from out- side through the mounting bore. If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212 as a line source in full-range mode, con- figure the speaker for the line source mode as described in chapter ‘Operat-...
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Page 18: Horizontal And Vertical Arrays
User's Manual Horizontal and vertical arrays You can fly K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers either separately or as an array. With an array of K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers, you can choose between horizontal (A) and vertical (B) orientation. Horizontal array: 6 x K&F SPECTRA 212 Vertical array: 4 x K&F SPECTRA 212... -
Page 19: Wiring
User's Manual Wiring • Before connecting your K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all faders and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire gauge with regard to the cable length. -
Page 20: Initial Operation
Setup 1: 1× K&F Spectra 212 point source in full-range mode If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212 as a point source in full-range mode, configure the speaker for the point source mode as described in chapter ‘Operating mode: Point source’ at page 14. Select the ap- propriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. -
Page 21: Setup 2: 1× K&F Spectra 212 Point Source With Additional Subwoofer
Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212 point source with additional subwoofer If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212 as a line source in combination with a subwoofer, be sure to configure the VariQ unit properly. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F System- Rack. -
Page 22: Setup 4: 3× Spectra 212 Line Source With Additional Subwoofer
Setup 4: 3× SPECTRA 212 line source with additional subwoofer If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212 as a line source in full-range mode, configure the speaker for the line source mode as described in chapter ‘Operating mode: Line source’ at page 13. Select the ap- propriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. -
Page 23: Dimensions And Weight
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Dimensions and Weight Weight: 48 kg © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.5 Page 23 of 35... -
Page 24: Measuring Diagrams
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Measuring Diagrams 10.1 Point Source Mode 10.1.1 Point Source Mode, horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90°... -
Page 25: Point Source Mode, Frequency Coverage, Linear
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual 10.1.3 Point Source Mode, frequency coverage, linear Frequency response Impedance 10.1.4 Point Source Mode, frequency coverage, SystemAmp BassBoost mode FR mode LCut mode © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.5 Page 25 of 35... -
Page 26: Line Source Mode
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual 10.2 Line Source Mode 10.2.1 Line Source Mode, horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°... -
Page 27: Line Source Mode, Frequency Coverage, Linear
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual 10.2.3 Line Source Mode, frequency coverage, linear Frequency response Impedance 10.2.4 Line Source mode, frequency coverage, SystemAmp BassBoost mode FR mode LCut mode © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.5 Page 27 of 35... -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Technical Specifications K&F SPECTRA 212 Concept Passive 3-way system, 2-way active equalized, LF bass reflex, MF Closed, HF waveformer horn loaded Supported amplifiers K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie (recommended) K&F SystemRack (supported) Frequency range @-10 dB 70 Hz –... -
Page 29: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual EC Declaration of Conformity © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.5 Page 29 of 35... -
Page 30: Accessories
Weight: 1.3 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector horizontal Connecting element between two K&F SPEC- TRA 212 with fixture for K&F SPECTRA 212 fly- bar and K&F VIDA L load adapter Allows for creating a horizontal array from several K&F SPECTRA 212. - Page 31 Weight: 7.4 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Transport Cover Transport with castors for the safe transport of a K&F SPECTRA 212 loudspeaker and for a more comfortable setup of a vertical K&F ###var### array. Weight: 11.3 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Protective Cover Weatherproof protective cover for the trans- port of a K&F SPECTRA 212 loudspeaker.
- Page 32 Weight: 50 mm type: 2,9 kg, 60 mm type: 3,1 kg K&F VIDA L Load Adapter Used for mounting on a ‘K&F SPECTRA 212 Fly- bar Connector Horizontal’ or ‘K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector vertikal’. Page 32 of 35 Version 1.5...
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Page 33: Care And Maintenance
For the owner and user, it is mandatory to be aware of the safety relevance of speakers that can be flown. The K&F SPECTRA 212 system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, for example, from mechanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. Remember that flying speakers always impose a high safety risk. -
Page 34: Disposal
K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 16.1 Germany Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste. Don’t deliver it to official recycling points either. All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. Therefore, KLING & FREITAG GmbH is exclusively responsible for disposing of all KLING &... - Page 35 K&F SPECTRA 212 User's Manual Translated version of the original SPECTRA 212 © Kling & Freitag GmbH, 2018 Junkersstrasse 14 D-30179 Hannover Germany www.kling-freitag.de All rights reserved. © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.5 Page 35 of 35...
- Page 36 User‘s Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Sub Adapter INDEX Abstrahlverhalten ............................24 Accessories ..............................30 Care ................................33 Components ..............................9 Connection diagrams ............................20 Connector ..............................30 Connectors ...............................10 Controls ..............................10 Coverage Angle .............................. 14 Dimensions ..............................23 Disposal ................................34 EC Declaration of Conformity .........................
- Page 37 User‘s Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Sub Adapter Safety Instructions ............................11 Serial number ..............................10 Setups ..............................13 Single Bar ............................... 31 Single Stud Fitting ............................32 Storage ................................33 Sub Adapter ..............................30 System requirements ............................8 Technical Specifications ........................... 28 Transport cover ...............................
- Page 38 User‘s Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Sub Adapter Notizen Page 38 of 38 Revision 1.5 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH...