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X210 / X215W
X218W3K / X21T
December 2015

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  • Page 1 User’s manual Manual de usuario X210 / X215W X218W3K / X21T December 2015...
  • Page 2 D. The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or E. The chassis is damaged 9. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of disuse. 10. Never hang the equipment by its handle. 11. Only use manufacturer recommended accessories. Amate Audio...
  • Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General product information Amate Audio thank you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. The Line Array Xcellence models combine the benefits of their high quality sound transducers, the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control.
  • Page 4 3) The deviation from a flat wavefront must be less than λ/4 at the highest operating frequency (this corresponds to less than 5 mm curvature at 16kHz). This third condition can be explained through our property waveguide. Thanks to some complex mathematical calculations we have obtained a component which is Amate Audio...
  • Page 5 5) There are limits given the vertical size of each cabinet and their relative tilt angles. In our case the maximum tilt angle (between cabinets) is 6º. Fig.4. Tilt angle between cabinets (6º maximum) Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 The horizontal coverage is 120º and the vertical coverage is defined by the frequency and the height of the array. Fig.5. Limits of Fresnel-Fraunhofer Regions We can create a chart with some of the basic configurations and their performance regarding wave propagation. Amate Audio...
  • Page 7 Self-powered acoustic system. 2400W amplifier for low-mid range. 600W amplifier for mid-high range. 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate. DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters). Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping. Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V). Amate Audio...
  • Page 8 Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V). Two 18” long-excursion woofers in neodymium, 4.5” voice coil and demodulation rings to reduce distortion and the transitory response. Birch plywood construction. Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological. Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth. Amate Audio...
  • Page 9 LONGTHROW preset has +3dB in high range for the highest cabinets in a long-throw configuration (8 box); STACK-2 preset gives a maximum flat response standard configuration stacked X210 X215W/X218W/X218W3K. The X210A cabinets are connected using the XLR balanced connector. Mains supply is through PowerCon at 230V. Amate Audio...
  • Page 10 • 70Hz-18kHz (X210) P2-COMPACT • Flying / Stacking • Flat response • 4 x X210 • with subwoofer/s • 90Hz–18kHz (X210) P3-NEARFIELD • Flying / Stacking • -3dB high range • X210 lower cabinets • with subwoofer/s • 90Hz–18kHz (X210) Amate Audio...
  • Page 11 • 1 x X218W3K • 90Hz–18kHz (X210) Fig.8. X210A PRESET options EXAMPLES 4 x X210 without subwoofers • For speech • For background music applications at reasonable levels. [LF_XTEND] [LF_XTEND] 4 x X210 with X215W/X218W3K/X21T subwoofers [COMPACT] [COMPACT or NEARFIELD] Amate Audio...
  • Page 12 • Standby: (Orange) This led is lit when the equipment is set in Low Power Consumption mode. This mode can only be set through the PC connection. Amate Audio...
  • Page 13 • OVLD: The input signal exceeds +14dBu (4Vrms), so it will be compressed. Avoid the continuous lighting of this led in order to preserve the dynamic range of the audio signal. E) OUPUT LEDS: Show the amplifier output level, both for Low and High channels. Amate Audio...
  • Page 14 G) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
  • Page 15 There is excellent heat dissipation due to the external positioning of the magnet set. Without any doubt one of the finest bass transducers currently available. The result is a clean, high quality sound. Amate Audio...
  • Page 16 Fig.11. X215W external dimensions 3.2. Presets The X215W includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application. The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user requirements. Amate Audio...
  • Page 17 +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF90+6 90Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF100+3 100Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF100+6 100Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 18 +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF120+3 120Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF120+6 120Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz CARDIOID (Cardioid polar pattern, with processing,delay and inverse polarity) Fig.12. X215W PRESET options Amate Audio...
  • Page 19 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
  • Page 20 (>250VAC), so it will remain under protection until this condition is solved. Revise your connections and mains power installation and consider that other equipment connected to this line may have been damaged. Amate Audio...
  • Page 21 1.5 mm thick steel grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth. 4.2. Presets The X218W3K includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application. The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user requirements. Amate Audio...
  • Page 22 When the X218W3K is used in conjunction with the X210 in LF_XTEND preset, the X218W3K must operate in negative polarity. LPF90 90Hz low pass filter LPF90+3 90Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 23 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 LPF100 100Hz low pass filter LPF100+3 100Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz LPF110 110Hz low pass filter LPF110+3 110Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz LPF80 80Hz low pass filter Amate Audio...
  • Page 24 LPF100 preset) CARD110 (Cardioid polar pattern when used with LPF110 preset) Fig.15. X218W3K PRESET options 4.3. Control and connection panel The X218W3K control panel contains the following elements: A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status Amate Audio...
  • Page 25 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
  • Page 26 (>250VAC), so it will remain under protection until this condition is solved. Revise your connections and mains power installation and consider that other equipment connected to this line may have been damaged. I) AC MAINS INPUT/LINK: Mains supply connection via PowerCon. Amate Audio...
  • Page 27 The X21T is connected using the XLR balanced connectors. Mains supply is through PowerCon. It is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to vibrations and humidity with black Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick Amate Audio...
  • Page 28 NEARFIELD, LONGTHROW or STACK presets, the X21T must operate in positive polarity. When the X21T is used in conjunction with the X210 in LF_XTEND preset, the X21T must operate in negative polarity. LPF80 Low pass filter at 80Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 29 +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF90 Low pass filter at 90Hz LPF90+3 Low pass filter at 90Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF100 Low pass filter at 100Hz LPF100+3 Low pass filter at 100Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 30 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 LPF110 Low pass filter at 110Hz LPF110+3 Low pass filter at 110Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF120 Low pass filter at 120Hz LPF120+3 Low pass filter at 120Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 31 • -24dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -24dB of its maximum power • -12dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -12dB of its maximum power • Clip: The amplifier is delivering its maximum output power The connection panel has the following parts: Amate Audio...
  • Page 32 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
  • Page 33 180º at a certain point of the sound field. If the phases and delays are well calculated the result is a system in which we cancel the energy of the back and not the one of the front. Amate Audio...
  • Page 34 Only one subwoofer is needed to compensate for the energy of the other two radiating to the front. Then, the cabinet facing to the back (to the stage) should be located in the centre of the column. Fig.22. Cardioid configuration for X215W subwoofer Amate Audio...
  • Page 35 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 Fig.23. Cardioid configuration for X218W3K subwoofer Fig.24. Cardioid configuration for X21T subwoofer The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF90+3] preset in X215W and the back facing subwoofers must be driven with [CARDIOID] preset. Amate Audio...
  • Page 36 [CARD100] preset. c) The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF110] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD110] preset. [LPF90+3] [CARDIOID] [LPF90+3] Fig.25. Cardioid presets for X215W subwoofer Amate Audio...
  • Page 37 When placing the subwoofers in a cardioid configuration keep a distance to walls of at least 60 cm in order not to affect the radiation of the central reversed cabinet. Fig.28. Back energy rejection at 40Hz / 50 Hz / 63Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 38 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 IMPORTANT: If the user wants to adjust its own cardioid preset there is a specific manual to do it. Please, contact the sales department of Amate Audio for more information. 7. CONNECTING 7.1. Parallel connection Connect the signal (mixing desk output) to INPUT on the first unit. Use the LINK output to transfer the INPUT signal to the second unit and thus sequentially for further units.

  • Page 39: Overvoltage Protection

    Do not fly systems from unsafe structures. All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken with regards to public safety.
  • Page 40 The bar has a series of holes that provide a pickup point for the steel chain slings or the hoists. The pickup point chosen will determine the tilt angle of the whole array system. Fig.32. TA-X210R Frame Amate Audio...
  • Page 41 6º). Set the back guide between the back lateral structures of the cabinet that is placed above. Lock the guides with the safety pins. Fig.34. X210 Flying. Flat Line Array (Cabinet 1 Back Guide = SW) (Cabinet 2/3/4 Back Guide = 0º) Amate Audio...
  • Page 42 (Cabinet 1 Back Guide = SW) (Cabinet 2/3/4 Back Guide = 6º) 9.3. X215W Flying Units are joined through the built-in guides of each cabinet. Use points 1 and 2 to block the system. Fig.36. X215W Flying, two units Amate Audio...
  • Page 43 Follow section 9.2 to fly the rest of X210 units (choose between a flat line array or a curved line array). We recommend 3-4 units of X215W for every 8 units of X210. Fig.38. X210 + X215W flying, flat Line Array Amate Audio...
  • Page 44 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 Fig.39. X210 + X215W Flying, curved Line Array 10. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION The X218W3K and X21T incorporate a M10 base-plate on their upper side for the attachment of a stacking frame (FR-X210 / FR-X208) Amate Audio...
  • Page 45 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 Fig.40. X218W3K and X21T socket 11. FLYING & STACKING ACCESSORIES a) X210 Flying You need: TA-X210R frame Amate Audio...
  • Page 46 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X21T Dec 2015 b) X210 + X215W Flying You need: TA-X210R frame c) X210 Stacking on X215W You need: ST-X215 kit stacking Amate Audio...
  • Page 47 If we do not put a delay on the subwoofer cabinets we may notice a dramatic cancellation in the frequency range being shared by both cabinets or in the crossover frequency between the subwoofer units and the top units. Amate Audio...
  • Page 48 That is the reason why it is very difficult to establish a functioning single value for all applications. Amate Audio...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    IMPORTANT: If the user wants to adjust its own system there is a specific manual to do it (“Time alignment in PA systems”). Please, contact the sales department of Amate Audio for more information. 13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 13.1. X210A specifications...
  • Page 50 Width 764 mm Depth 574 mm Weight (net) 33 Kg Connectors SPEAKON +1/-1 LOW / +2/-2 HIGH Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging Black painted stainless steel hardware Amate Audio...
  • Page 51 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging Black painted stainless steel hardware Amate Audio...
  • Page 52 104.5 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging ----------- Amate Audio...
  • Page 53 75.8 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging ----------- Amate Audio...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    • Check there is no light intensity regulator in the same AC circuit as the unit. ALWAYS connect the sound and light circuits in different phases. Overvoltage LED light (RED) • Check that the mains voltage is within the limits (230+/-10%), 50/60 Hz Amate Audio...

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