CONTENTS General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines Overview Configuration & DSP Presets Installation Imperio Frequency Charts Imperio Sub 10 & Imperio Sub 210 Frequency Charts Specifications Components and Accessories Avante • Los Angeles, Ca USA • Mexico • Kerkrade, The Netherlands...
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N INTRODUCTION This speaker is designed for professional use only. Please read and understand all the instructions and guidelines in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate these speakers. These instructions contain important information regarding safety, installation, and use.
No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall incur no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S This speaker is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. AVANTE is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this speaker due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.
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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S POWER SOURCES: This product must be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. This product is Country Specific. PROTECTIVE EARTHING TERMINAL: The speaker should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth-ground/earthing connection.
M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E L I N E S Regular maintenance is necessary to optimize the potential functional lifespan of the speakers. 1. Read the installation and operation instructions for correct operation of the speakers. 2.
O V E R V I E W – C O N T E N T S & D I M E N S I O N S IMPERIO - Speaker - Linkpin 1 (2x Locking-Pins) - 2 ft (0.6m) powerCON Power Link Cable - User Manual - 2 ft (0.6m) 3pin XLR Signal Cable *Dimensions not to scale...
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IMPERIO SUB210 - Sub210 - 6.6 ft (2m) 3pin XLR Signal Cable - 9.8 ft (3m) Main Power Cable User Manual - 2 ft (0.6m) powerCON Power Link Cable *Dimensions not to scale Avante • Los Angeles, Ca USA • Mexico • Kerkrade, The Netherlands...
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O V E R V I E W – C O N T E N T S & D I M E N S I O N S IMPERIO FLYBAR – SMALL Sold Separately 2.4”(62mm) 8.3”(210mm) 40”(1.6mm) *Dimensions not to scale IMPERIO FLYBAR –...
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O V E R V I E W – C O N N E C T I O N S & C O N T R O L S : I M P E R I O IMPERIO 1. FUSE: Slow-Blow 4.0 Amp 250V fuse (100-240V). 2.
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O V E R V I E W – C O N N E C T I O N S & C O N T R O L S : S U B 1 0 120V Silkscreen 240V Silkscreen IMPERIO SUB 1.
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O V E R V I E W – C O N N E C T I O N S & C O N T R O L S : S U B 2 1 0 120V Silkscreen 240V Silkscreen IMPERIO SUB210 1.
C O N F I G U R A T I O N & D S P P R E S E T S The Imperio speakers can be configured in various ways to optimize setup for crowd size and venue, whether pole-mounted on a standard speaker stand (not included), pole mounted on top of the Imperio Sub, stacked on the Imperio Sub, or flying attached to a rig.
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C O N F I G U R A T I O N & D S P P R E S E T S 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Accessories Speakers Imperio (2x) Imperio Sub Pole Adapter (1x) DSP SETUP DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (1x)
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C O N F I G U R A T I O N & D S P P R E S E T S 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 Speakers Accessories Short Throw Linkpin 2 Imperio (4x) (4x) DSP SETUP Imperio Flybar Small (1x)
I M P O R T A N T ! I N S T A L L A T I O N – R I G G I N G A N D S U S P E N S I O N DO NOT INSTALL SPEAKERS IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO! INSTALLATION BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ONLY! INSTALLATIONS SHOULD BE CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON ONCE A YEAR!
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I M P O R T A N T ! I N S T A L L A T I O N – R I G G I N G A N D S U S P E N S I O N OVERHEAD RIGGING Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including amongst others, calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and...
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I N S T A L L A T I O N – O V E R V I E W Secure front of Imperio speaker to Imperio Sub Adapter using Linkpin 1 locking pins. Adjust throw angle by attaching integrated adjustable mounting bracket from speaker to desired throw angle...
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I N S T A L L A T I O N – S T A C K I N G T H E I M P E R I O S U B 2 1 0 VERTICAL CASE ORIENTATION When stacking Imperio Sub210 units with the case in the vertical orientation, secure using (4x) Linkpin 1 locking pins at the (4x) locking pin locations, ensuring...
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I N S T A L L A T I O N – D S P P R E S E T 1 & 2 DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (1x) Imperio (2x) DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (1x) Imperio (2x) 1. Screw pole-assembly into threaded 4.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N – D S P P R E S E T 3 DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (2x) Imperio (4x) 1. With 2X stacked Imperio 2. Locate Imperio Flybar LG on 3.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N – D S P P R E S E T 4 DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (2x) Imperio (4x) 1. Secure top Imperio Sub to Imperio Sub Flybar 3. Position Imperio speaker underneath with Linkpin 2 locking-pins, then secure second Imperio Flybar LG &...
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I N S T A L L A T I O N – D S P P R E S E T 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (2x) Imperio (4x) DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (2x) Imperio (6x) DSP SETUP Imperio Sub (2x)
I M P E R I O S U B 1 0 F R E Q U E N C Y C H A R T SPL vs Freq dBSPL 20 Hz 90 100 700 800 900 1K 9a: IMPERIO SUB 10 9b: IMPERIO SUB 10 I M P E R I O S U B 2 1 0 F R E Q U E N C Y C H A R T Avante •...
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Amplifier IMPERIO IMPERIO SUB / SUB210 Inputs 1x 3pin XLR / powerCON (NAC3FCA) 1x 3pin XLR / powerCON (NAC3FCA) Output 1x 3pin XLR powerCON (NAC3FCB) 1x 3pin XLR powerCON (NAC3FCB) 2x 120W RMS | 600W Peak Sub: 400W RMS | 800W Peak Power Output...
C O M P O N E N T S & A C C E S S O R I E S Model # (SKU) Description IMP092 IMPERIO SPEAKER IMP400 IMPERIO SUB10 (120V) 1163900017 IMPERIO SUB10 (240V) SUB210 IMPERIO SUB210 (120V) 1163900023 IMPERIO SUB210 (240V) IMP340...
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