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User’s manual Manual de usuario X12CLD July 2016...
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General product information Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. More than 42 years’ experience in amplifier and acoustic cabinet design using the highest technology and components come together to give you a product ideal for a multitude of applications, from sound back-up systems for theatres, clubs or TV channels to even churches, corporative events or concert halls.
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8Ω HIGH Model XAMP3K Mode HIGH Model X12CLD (1 unit) Impedance 4Ω 4Ω Impedance 8Ω LOW Program power 2400W 600W 8Ω HIGH One unit of XAMP3K can feed up to two units of X12CLD Fig.1. X12CLD main connections Amate Audio...
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The X12CLD must be used with an external DSP608 (digital signal processor). PRESET 1: 1BOX_FR Single enclosure, full range, array or cluster configuration Fig.3. Preset [1BOX_FR] configuration PRESET 2: 2&3BO_FR Two or three enclosures, full range, array or cluster configuration Fig.4. Preset [2&3BO_FR] configuration Amate Audio...
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Fig.6. Preset [1BOX_80] or [1BOX_90] configuration PRESET 6: 2TO4BO_80 Two, three or four enclosures, HPF80Hz, array or cluster configuration with subwoofer PRESET 7: 2TO4BO_90 Two, three or four enclosures, HPF90Hz, array or cluster configuration with subwoofer Amate Audio...
It is strongly recommended to use a multi-conductor high quality wire, non- shielded. We recommend using a minimum section of 4mm for the conductors that will transport the LOW power signal (+1/-1). Avoid long wire distances as they induce to important power and quality losses Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 4. CONNECTING 4.1.Full range stereo configuration (1 x X12CLD LEFT + 1 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [1BOX_FR] [1BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire +1/-1 LOW +2/-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 4.2.Full range stereo configuration (2 x X12CLD LEFT + 2 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire +1/-1 LOW +2/-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.3.Full range stereo configuration (3 x X12CLD LEFT + 3 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) (link) (link) (link) (link) [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire +1/-1 LOW +2/-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.4.Full range stereo configuration (4 x X12CLD LEFT + 4 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) (link) (link) (link) (link) [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.5.Stereo configuration with subwoofer (1 x X12CLD LEFT + 1 x X12CLD RIGHT + 1 x X18D LEFT + 1 x X18D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [1BOX_80] o [1BOX_90] [1BOX_80] o [1BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.6.Stereo configuration with subwoofer (2 x X12CLD LEFT + 2 x X12CLD RIGHT +1 x X218D LEFT + 1 x X218D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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RIGHT + 1 x X218D LEFT + 1 x X218D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) (High) (Low) (High) (Low) (link) (link) (link) (link) [2TO4BOX_80] o [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_80] o [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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RIGHT + 2 x X218D LEFT + 2 x X218D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) mode) (High) (Low) (High) (Low) (link) (link) (link) (link) [2TO4BOX_80] o [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_80] o [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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.
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5.2. X12CLD Vertical Flying Place the array frame (TA-X12CL) on top of the first X12CLD unit and set the lateral arms on both sides of the speaker to be received by the array lateral rigging bars. Fig.12. Vertical flying (step 1) Amate Audio...
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(1). Then, block the guide by putting the ball lock pin on hole “A” (2). Fig.14. Vertical flying (step 3) Place the second X12CLD unit down the first unit, release the pin from hole “A” and put it on hole “B”. Amate Audio...
6. MOUNTING ACCESSORIES 6.1. ACRM8 The X12CLD provides several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the flying in horizontal or vertical position Horizontal flying 1&2 or 3&4 (front rigging points) 5&6 or 7&8 (back tilt points) Amate Audio...
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Fig.17. X12CLD vertical flying points (waveguide on top side) Fig.18. X12CLD vertical flying points (waveguide on bottom side) Vertical Flying 1&2 or 5&6 or 3&4 or 7&8 (front rigging points) 9&10 or 13&14 or 11&12 or 15&16 (back tilt points) Amate Audio...
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X12CL/18 user’s manual” for more information) Fig.19. FA-X12CL/18 rigging system 6.3. PA-X12CL The PA-X12CL is an optional accessory to set the X12CLA on pole mounting configuration, on a tripod or on a subwoofer (see “PA-X12CL user’s manual” for more information) Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 Fig.20. PA-X12CL pole-mount system Amate Audio...
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Firstly, remove the four bottom M8 screws. Fig.22. Bottom screws Place the special rubber feet on each M8 hole and fix them with the new four M8 screws provided in the Fig.23. Special rubber feet Amate Audio...
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Place the X12CLD cabinet on a subwoofer or on any flat surface. Fig.24. X12CLD cluster on subwoofer When two or more units are cluster mounted, do not forget to attach one cabinet to the other. Use the ball lock pins. Fig.25. Two units of X12CLD attached Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 7.2. Flying with CR-X12CL The CR-X12CL is an optional accessory for flying X12CLD as a cluster system (see “CR-X12CL user’s manual” for more information) Fig.26. CR-X12CL cluster rigging system Amate Audio...
Type Bass-reflex Height 352 mm Width 640mm / 680mm (with ball lock pins) Depth 485mm Weight (net) 29 Kg Connectors 2x NL4 Speakon (In/link) Material Multilayer birch plywood, steel front grille Finish Hi-resistance black & grey Polyurea coating Amate Audio...
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1. INTRODUCCIÓN 1.1. Generalidades Amate Audio le agradece la confianza depositada en nuestros sistemas de altavoces de la serie Xcellence. Le sugerimos lea atentamente las indicaciones que a continuación exponemos, confiando en que le serán de gran utilidad para obtener sus mejores resultados.
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8Ω HIGH Modelo XAMP3K Modo HIGH Modelo X12CLD (1 unidad) Impedancia 4Ω 4Ω Impedancia 8Ω LOW Potencia 2400W 600W 8Ω HIGH programa Una unidad del XAMP3K puede alimentar hasta dos unidades del X12CLD Fig.1. Principales conexiones para X12CLD Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 Fig.2. X12CLD dimensiones externas 2.2. Presets recomendados para X12CLD La X12CLD debe ser usada en conjunto con un procesador Amate Audio DSP608. PRESET 1: 1BOX_FR Una unidad, full range, configuración array o clúster Fig.3. Preset [1BOX_FR] PRESET 2: 2&3BO_FR Dos o tres unidades, full range, configuración array o clúster...
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Una unidad, HPF90Hz, configuración array o clúster con subwoofer Fig.6. Preset [1BOX_80] o [1BOX_90] PRESET 6: 2TO4BO_80 Dos, tres o cuatro unidades, HPF80Hz, configuración array o clúster con subwoofer PRESET 7: 2TO4BO_90 Dos, tres o cuatro unidades, HPF90Hz, configuración array o clúster con subwoofer Amate Audio...
Se recomienda el uso de una sección de 4mm como mínimo para cada conductor que transporte señal de potencia LOW (+1/-1) Evítese largas distancias de cableado ya que provocan importantes pérdidas de potencia y calidad Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 4.CONEXIONADO 4.1.Configuración Full range estéreo (1 x X12CLD LEFT + 1 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [1BOX_FR] [1BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire +1/-1 LOW +2/-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 4.2. Configuración Full range estéreo (2 x X12CLD LEFT + 2 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire +1/-1 LOW +2/-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.3.Configuración Full range estéreo (3 x X12CLD LEFT + 3 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) (link) (link) (link) (link) [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [2&3BOX_FR] [2&3BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire +1/-1 LOW +2/-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.4.Configuración Full range estéreo (4 x X12CLD LEFT + 4 x X12CLD RIGHT) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) (link) (link) (link) (link) [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] [4BOX_FR] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.5.Configuración estéreo con subwoofer (1 x X12CLD LEFT + 1 x X12CLD RIGHT + 1 x X18D LEFT + 1 x X18D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [1BOX_80] o [1BOX_90] [1BOX_80] o [1BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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4.6.Configuración estéreo con subwoofer (2 x X12CLD LEFT + 2 x X12CLD RIGHT +1 x X218D LEFT + 1 x X218D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) (HIGH) (LOW) (HIGH) (LOW) [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
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RIGHT + 1 x X218D LEFT + 1 x X218D RIGHT) (Bridge mode) (Bridge mode) (High) (Low) (High) (Low) (link) (link) (link) (link) [2TO4BOX_80] o [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_80] o [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_80] [2TO4BOX_90] [2TO4BOX_90] (*) 4-pole wire / +1-1 LOW / +2-2 HIGH Amate Audio...
X12CLD July 2016 5. MONTAJE E INSTALACIÓN El montaje y volado de un sistema Xcellence X12CLD es fácil, rápido y seguro. No obstante conveniente lean detenidamente siguientes recomendaciones y consejos. Sólo personal especializado debe realizar el volado de sistemas acústicos. Éstos deben tener un conocimiento adecuado y preciso del equipo, componentes y herrajes que van a ser utilizados.
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5.2. Colgado vertical en array de la X12CLD Coloque la estructura de volado (TA-X12CL) encima de la primera unidad X12CLD e introduzca los dos brazos laterales del TA-X12CL dentro de las dos barras laterales de la X12CLD. Fig.12. Volado vertical (paso 1) Amate Audio...
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“A”. De esta manera la guía no se moverá. Coloque la segunda unidad X12CLD debajo de la primera unidad X12CLD, quite de nuevo el pin de seguridad del agujero “A” y colóquelo en el agujero “B”. Amate Audio...
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La X12CLD incorpora varios puntos de suspensión M8. Su correcta combinación permite el volado de las cajas tanto en posición horizontal como en vertical. Volado 1&2 o 3&4 (puntos volado frontales) horizontal 5&6 o 7&8 (puntos inclinación traseros) Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 Fig.16. Puntos de volado horizontal Amate Audio...
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Fig.17. Puntos de volado vertical (con la guía en la parte superior) Fig.18. Puntos de volado vertical (con la guía en la parte inferior) Volado Vertical 1&2 o 5&6 o 3&4 o 7&8 (puntos volado frontales) 9&10 o 13&14 o 11&12 o 15&16 (puntos inclinación traseros) Amate Audio...
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X12CLD (consulte el manual “FA-X12CL/18” para obtener más información). Fig.19. Sistema de rigging FA-X12CL/18 6.3. PA-X12CL El PA-X12CL es un accesorio opcional para colocar la X12CLA en formato “pole- mount” encima de un trípode o barra (consulte el manual “PA-X12CL” para obtener más información). Amate Audio...
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X12CLD en formato clúster encima de un subwoofer o de una superficie plana. Utilice las cuatro patas de goma especiales que encontrará dentro del embalaje de la X12CLD. Fig.21. Patas de goma especiales y tornillería para montaje en clúster Amate Audio...
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Fig.22. Tornillos de la parte inferior Coloque las patas de goma en cada punto de collaje de M8. Use los tornillos suministrados con las patas. Fig.23. Patas de goma especiales Coloque las X12CLD encima de un subwoofer o de cualquier superficie plana. Amate Audio...
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July 2016 Fig.24. Montaje de X12CLD en clúster encima de subwoofer Cuando monte en clúster más de una unidad X12CLD, no olvide asegurar las cajas mediante los pines de seguridad. Fig.25. Dos unidades X12CLD en clúster y aseguradas Amate Audio...
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X12CLD July 2016 7.2. Volado con CR-X12CL El CR-X12CL es un accesorio opcional para volar en formato clúster un sistema X12CLD (consulte el manual “CR-X12CL” para obtener más información). Fig.26. Sistema de rigging cluster CR-X12CL Amate Audio...
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