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Passive Disco
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September 2016

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  • Page 1 User’s manual Manual de usuario Passive Disco systems September 2016...
  • Page 2 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General product information Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence passive loudspeaker systems. We suggest you read the following information with attention, assured that it will be of maximum use in helping you to achieve the best results and optimum performance.
  • Page 3 Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected by a 1.5 mm thick steel grille. It includes two in-built lateral handles for an easy and comfortable transport. Amate Audio...
  • Page 4 Fig.2. X15D external dimensions 2.2. Recommended presets for X15D The X15D can be used with an external DSP206/608 (digital signal processor). FLAT Flat response • Standard preset NEARFIELD -3dB mid frequencies (800Hz-3kHz) • Small venues • Medium level • Short-medium distance Amate Audio...
  • Page 5 • Medium level • Short distance SPEECH -6dB Low -6dB High • Microphone use • No matter level or distance DISCO +3dB very High • Disco use XOVER HPF 100Hz • use with subwoofer Fig.3. Recommended PRESETS for X15D Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 LPF80+3 preset means low pass filter at 80Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF80+6 means low pass filter at 80Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF90+3 means low pass filter at 90Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF90+6 means low pass filter at 90Hz and Amate Audio...
  • Page 7 ATTENTION: When the X18D is used in conjunction with X15D in XOVER preset, the X18D must operate in positive polarity. When the X18D is used in conjunction with X15D in FLAT, NEARFIELD, NEARFIELD+, SPEECH presets, the X18D must operate in negative polarity. Amate Audio...
  • Page 8 +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF90+3 Low pass filter at 90Hz with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF90+6 Low pass filter at 90Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF100+3 Low pass filter at 100Hz with +3dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 9 +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF110+6 Low pass filter at 110Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF120+3 Low pass filter at 120Hz with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF120+6 Low pass filter at 120Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 10 The result is a clean, high quality sound. The upper surface incorporates a M10 socket for a stacking frame (FR-X210, FR-X208). Model DSP206/608 Model HD4000 Model X218D Mode Bridge Impedance 4Ω Impedance 4Ω Program power 4000W Fig.7. X218D main connections Amate Audio...
  • Page 11 1.5 mm thick steel grilles. 4.2. Presets The X218D can be used with an external DSP206/608 (digital signal processor). ATTENTION: When the X218D is used in conjunction with the X15D in XOVER preset, the X218D must operate in positive polarity. Amate Audio...
  • Page 12 NEARFIELD+, SPEECH presets, the X218D must operate in negative polarity. LPF90 90Hz low pass filter LPF90+3 90Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz LPF100 100Hz low pass filter LPF100+3 100Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz LPF110 110Hz low pass filter Amate Audio...
  • Page 13 44Hz CARD90/100/110 (Cardioid polar pattern, with processing,delay and inverse polarity) Fig.9. Recommended PRESETS for X218D 5. X21D FEATURES The X21D cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement. The manufacturer recommended presets (LPF80, LPF80+3, LPF90, LPF90+3, LPF100, LPF100+3, LPF110, Amate Audio...
  • Page 14 100Hz and +3dB boost at 40Hz; LPF110 means low pass filter at 110Hz; LPF110+3 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +3dB boost at 40Hz; LPF120 means low pass filter at 120Hz; LPF120+3 means low pass filter at 120Hz and +3dB boost Amate Audio...
  • Page 15 ATTENTION: When the X21D is used in conjunction with the X15D in XOVER preset, the X21D must operate in positive polarity. When the X21D is used in conjunction with the X15D in FLAT, NEARFIELD, NEARFIELD+, SPEECH presets, the X21D must operate in negative polarity. LPF80 Low pass filter at 80Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 16 +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 17 110Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF120 Low pass filter at 120Hz LPF120+3 Low pass filter at 120Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz CARDIOID (Cardioid polar pattern, with processing,delay and inverse polarity) Fig.12. Recommended PRESETS for X21D Amate Audio...
  • Page 18 We recommend using a minimum section of 4mm for the conductors that will transport the power signal (+1/-1). Avoid long wire distances as they induce to important power and quality losses. Fig.13. X15D connection panel Fig.14. X18D connection panel Amate Audio...
  • Page 19 Fig.17. Traditional polar pattern of a subwoofer at 40Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 20 7.1. The CARDIOID presets X18D, X21D and X218D can generate an uncompromised cardioid behaviour when used in conjuntion with an external Amate Audio DSP206/608 and their correct set-up parameters. In its minimum and standard configuration a Cardioid setup consists of a stack of three subwoofer cabinets (for X18D and X21D) and of a horizontal line of three subwoofer cabinets (for X218D).
  • Page 21 The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF110+3] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD110] preset. e) The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF120+3] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD120] preset. Amate Audio...
  • Page 22 The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF110] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD110] preset. [LPF80+3] [LPF90+3] [LPF100+3] [LPF110+3] [LPF120+3] [CARD80] [CARD90] [CARD100] [CARD110] [CARD120] [LPF80+3] [LPF90+3] [LPF100+3] [LPF110+3] [LPF120+3] Fig.22. Cardioid presets for X18D subwoofer Amate Audio...
  • Page 23 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.25. Back energy rejection at 40Hz / 50 Hz / 63Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 24 Passive Disco Systems Sept 2016 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. 8. CONNECTING 8.1. Full Range Stereo configuration Connect each output of the amplifier LEFT/RIGHT to each cabinet using two independent wires.
  • Page 25 Passive Disco Systems Sept 2016 (Stereo mode) (parallel) (parallel) Fig.27. Full range parallel configuration Amate Audio...
  • Page 26 Use one amplifier for the low reinforcement units and consequently, connect the Full Range cabinets to a second amplifier. (Stereo mode) (Bridge mode) Fig.28. Bi-amplified with subwoofer configuration (X18D) (Stereo mode) (Bridge mode) Fig.29. Bi-amplified with subwoofer configuration (X218D) Amate Audio...
  • Page 27 If the units are mounted close to the ground the back row listeners will receive low quality sound. Fig.31. Orientation of Xcellence full range units The X15D incorporates a 35mm pole mount socket for standard tripod or bar on the bottom side.
  • Page 28 The X18D incorporates a M20 base-plate on its upper side for the attachment of a standard 35mm diameter bar. Fig.33. X18D socket The X218D and X21D incorporate a M10 base-plate on their upper side for the attachment of a stacking frame (FR-X210 / FR-X208) Fig.34. X218D and X21D socket Amate Audio...
  • Page 29 The HR-L is an optional accessory for fix column mounting of X15D (vertical position). The HR-L/GT is an optional accessory for truss mounting of X5D (vertical position). Please, refer to “HR-L and HR-L/GT user’s manual” to get more information. Fig.36. HR-L and HR-L/GT use with X15D Amate Audio...
  • Page 30 2&3 or 5&6 or 9&11 or 10&12 (front rigging points) 1 or 4 or 7 or 8 (back tilt points) 10.4. SP35 X15D may be wall mounted by the SP35 wall stand accessory. Fig.38. SP35 use with X15D Amate Audio...
  • Page 31 1046 mm 668 mm Width 740 mm 749 mm Depth 780 mm 900 mm Weight (net) 99,5 Kg 72,9 Kg Connectors 1 x Speakon (In) Material Multilayer birch plywood, steel front grille Finish High resistant black&grey Polyurea coating Amate Audio...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Passive Disco Systems Sept 2016 Para optimizar el sistema disponemos de presets para procesador Amate Audio DSP206/608. Estos presets están pensados para trabajar con amplificación externa Amate Audio HD3200. Modelo DSP206/608 Modelo HD3200 Modelo X15D Modo Stereo Stereo Impedancia 8Ω...
  • Page 34 1.5mm.Incluye dos asas laterales para un fácil y cómodo transporte Fig.2. X15D dimensiones externas 2.2. Presets recomendados para X15D La X15D puede ser usada en conjunto con un procesador externo Amate Audio DSP206/608. FLAT Respuesta plana •...
  • Page 35 • Distancia corta -media SPEECH -6dB low -6dB high • Uso micrófono • No importa nivel ni distancia DISCO +3dB very High • Uso en disco XOVER HPF 100Hz • Uso con subwoofer Fig.3. PRESETS recomendados para X15D Amate Audio...
  • Page 36 Los presets recomendados que pueden utilizarse con un DSP externo son los siguientes: el preset LPF80+3 significa filtro paso-bajo a 80Hz con boost de +3dB a 50Hz; el preset LPF80+6 significa filtro paso-bajo a 80Hz con boost de +6dB a Amate Audio...
  • Page 37 Fig.5. X18D dimensiones externas 3.2. Presets recomendados para X18D La X18D puede ser usada en conjunto con un procesador externo Amate Audio DSP206/608. ATENCIÓN: Cuando el X18D se utiliza con los recintos X15D en preset XOVER, el X18D debe operar en polaridad positiva.
  • Page 38 90Hz con boost de +6dB a 50Hz LPF90+3 Paso bajo a 90Hz con boost de +3dB a 50Hz LPF90+6 Paso bajo a 90Hz con boost de +6dB a 50Hz LPF100+3 Paso bajo a 100Hz con boost de +3dB a 50Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 39 +3dB a 50Hz LPF110+6 Paso bajo a 110Hz con boost de +6dB a 50Hz LPF120+3 Paso bajo a 120Hz con boost de +3dB a 50Hz LPF120+6 Paso bajo a 120Hz con boost de +6dB a 50Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 40 La cara superior del recinto incorpora base de M10 para acople con estructura de stacking (FR-X210, FR-X208). Modelo DSP206/608 Modelo HD4000 Modelo X218D Modo Bridge Impedancia 4Ω Impedancia 4Ω Potencia 4000W programa Fig.7. Principales conexiones para X218D Amate Audio...
  • Page 41 La parte frontal está protegida por dos rejas de acero de 1.5mm. Fig.8. X218D dimensiones externas 4.2. Presets recomendados para X218D La X218D puede ser usada en conjunto con un procesador externo Amate Audio DSP206/608. Amate Audio...
  • Page 42 NEARFIELD+, SPEECH el X218D debe operar en polaridad negativa. LPF90 Paso bajo a 90Hz LPF90+3 Paso bajo a 90Hz con boost +3dB a 44Hz LPF100 Paso bajo a 100Hz LPF100+3 Paso bajo a 100Hz con boost +3dB a 44Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 43 Paso bajo a 110Hz con boost+3dB a 44Hz LPF80 Paso bajo a 80Hz LPF80+3 Paso bajo a 80Hz con boost +3dB a 44Hz CARD90/100/110 (Patrón polar cardioide, con procesamiento,delay e inversión de la polaridad) Fig.9. PRESETS recomendados para X218D Amate Audio...
  • Page 44 LPF80 significa filtro paso-bajo a 80Hz; el preset LPF80+3 significa filtro paso-bajo a 80Hz con boost de +3dB a 40Hz; el preset LPF90 significa filtro paso-bajo a 90Hz; el preset LPF90+3 significa filtro paso-bajo a 90Hz con boost Amate Audio...
  • Page 45 1.5mm. Incluye cuatro asas laterales para un fácil y cómodo transporte 5.2. Presets recomendados para X21D La X21D puede ser usada en conjunto con un procesador externo Amate Audio DSP206/608. ATENCIÓN: Cuando el X21D se utiliza con los recintos X15D en preset XOVER, el X21D debe operar en polaridad positiva.
  • Page 46 LPF80 Paso bajo a 80Hz LPF80+3 Paso bajo a 80Hz con boost de +3dB a 40Hz LPF90 Paso bajo a 90Hz LPF90+3 Paso bajo a 90Hz con boost de +3dB a 40Hz LPF100 Paso bajo a a 100Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 47 +3dB a 40Hz LPF110 Paso bajo a 110Hz LPF110+3 Paso bajo a 110Hz con boost de +3dB a 40Hz LPF120 Paso bajo a 120Hz LPF120+3 Paso bajo a 120Hz con boost de +3dB a 40Hz Amate Audio...
  • Page 48 Se recomienda el uso de una sección de 4mm como mínimo para cada conductor que transporte señal de potencia (+1/-1) Evítese largas distancias de cableado ya que provocan importantes pérdidas de potencia y calidad Fig.13. Panel de conexiones X15D Amate Audio...
  • Page 49 Passive Disco Systems Sept 2016 Fig.14. Panel de conexiones X18D Fig.15. Panel de conexiones X218D Fig.16. Panel de conexiones X21D Amate Audio...
  • Page 50 7.1. Los presets CARDIOID Los recintos X18D, X218D y X21D pueden generar un comportamiento cardioide si usamos un procesador externo Amate Audio con los parámetros de set-up adecuados. En su configuración básica se necesitan tres unidades apiladas (para el X18D y X21D) y tres unidades alineadas horizontalmente (para el X218D).
  • Page 51 Por lo tanto, la unidad que radia hacia atrás (hacia el escenario) debe estar colocada en el centro de la columna. Fig.19. Configuración cardioide básica para X218D Fig.20. Configuración cardioide básica para X18D Fig.21. Configuración cardioide básica para X21D Amate Audio...
  • Page 52 [LPF100] y el subwoofer que radia hacia atrás (escenario) debe estar con el preset [CARD100] seleccionado ó c) los subwoofers que radian frontalmente (hacia el público) deben estar con el preset [LPF110] y el subwoofer que radia hacia atrás (escenario) debe estar con el preset [CARD110] seleccionado. Amate Audio...
  • Page 53 Sept 2016 [LPF80+3] [LPF90+3] [LPF100+3] [LPF110+3] [LPF120+3] [CARD80] [CARD90] [CARD100] [CARD110] [CARD120] [LPF80+3] [LPF90+3] [LPF100+3] [LPF110+3] [LPF120+3] Fig.22. Presets cardioides para subwoofer X18D [LPF90] [CARD90] [LPF90] [LPF100] [CARD100] [LPF100] [LPF110] [CARD110] [LPF110] Fig.23. Presets cardioides para subwoofer X218D Amate Audio...
  • Page 54 Fig.25. Rechazo de energía trasera a 40Hz / 50Hz / 63Hz IMPORTANTE: Si el usuario desea ajustar su propio preset CARDIOID existe un manual específico de ajuste. Contacte con el departamento comercial de Amate Audio para más información. Amate Audio...
  • Page 55 Conectar una primera caja desde la salida del amplificador a su entrada de Speakon, respetando siempre la polaridad positivo +1, negativo -1. A continuación, realizar un puente mediante manguera, desde esta primera caja a la segunda. Con esta configuración podrá conectar, por ejemplo, cuatro cajas a un mismo amplificador. Amate Audio...
  • Page 56 Passive Disco Systems Sept 2016 (Modo estéreo) (paralelo) (paralelo) Fig.27. Conexión Full-range en paralelo Amate Audio...
  • Page 57 8.3. Configuración Bi-Amplificada con Subwoofer Utilice un amplificador para las bajas frecuencias y conecte los recintos Full-Range a un segundo amplificador. (Modo estéreo) (Modo bridge) Fig.28. Configuración Bi-amplificada con subwoofer (X18D) (Modo estéreo) (Modo bridge) Fig.29. Configuración Bi-amplificada con subwoofer (X218D) Amate Audio...
  • Page 58 últimas filas recibirán un sonido de baja calidad. Fig.31. Orientación de recintos full range de la serie Xcellence Los modelos X15D incorporan en su parte inferior un vaso para trípode estándar de 35mm. Fig.32. Base para trípode (X15D)
  • Page 59 35mm. Fig.33. Base para barra (X18D) Los subwoofers X218D y X21D incorporan en su parte superior una base M10 para poder adaptar las estructuras de stacking FR-X210 o FR-X208. Fig.34. Base para estructura de stacking (X218D / X21D) Amate Audio...
  • Page 60 “Manuales de usuario HR-L y HR-L/GT”. Fig.36. HR-L y HR-L/GT con X15D 10.3. ACRM8 La X15D incorpora puntos de suspensión M8. Su correcta combinación permite el volado de las cajas tanto en posición horizontal como en vertical. Amate Audio...
  • Page 61 1 o 4 o 7 o 8 (puntos traseros para dar inclinación) 10.4. SP35 Los recintos X15D pueden acoplarse al accesorio SP35 y permiten el volado en pared (posición vertical con inclinación hacia la audiencia). Fig.38. SP35 con X15D Amate Audio...
  • Page 62 Altura 1046 mm 668 mm Anchura 740mm 749 mm Profundidad 780 mm 900 mm Peso (neto) 99,5 Kg 72,9 Kg Conectores 1 x Speakon (In) Material Tablero multicapa abedul, reja frontal acero Acabado Pintura de alta resistencia Polyurea Amate Audio...