KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 12+ User Manual

KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 12+ User Manual

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K&F GRAVIS 12+
Version 4.2
User's Manual
Released: 15.08.2017
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
www.kling-freitag.de

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  • Page 1 K&F GRAVIS 12+ Version 4.2 User's Manual Released: 15.08.2017 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 www.kling-freitag.de...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Coverage GRAVIS 12+ W 11.6 Coverage GRAVIS 12+ XW Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+ W 12.2 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+N 12.3 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+ XW KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 4.2 Page 3 of 31...
  • Page 4 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ EC Declaration of Conformity Accessories Care and Maintenance Transportation and Storage Disposal 17.1 Germany 17.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 17.3 All Other Countries KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 4.2 Page 4 of 31...
  • Page 5: K&F Gravis

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Introduction Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 12+ system to achieve its full potential read the user's manual carefully before use. As the owner of a GRAVIS 12+ loudspeaker, you now have a versatile and highly professional tool which, when operated properly, is a true pleasure to use.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Product Description The GRAVIS 12+ is a high performance all-round speaker whose two monitor angles allow for it to be used not only as a highly professional mid-high range PA speaker, but also as a versatile stage monitor. To fly the speaker, you can use the unique Kling & Freitag 'VariPoint'®...
  • Page 7: Components

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Components (5x) flying and securing point K&F 'VariPoint' for use with the 'K&F Lifting Pin', K&F eyebolt or other K&F accessories. Speaker handle with drill hole prevents liquids from building up in the handle area. (2x) handle speaker enclosure (2x) SpeakOn connector 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel)
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Suspended loads pose a safety risk. Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use personal protective equipment at all times. Warning The technicians installing the speaker on site are responsible for and guarantee safe setup and use.
  • Page 9 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ GRAVIS 12+ speakers may only be used in combination with a K&F SystemAmp/SystemRack. In general, audio signals must not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc. and should be indicated on this equipment. When a power amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier activates a clipping warning signal.
  • Page 10: Suspending The Speakers

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Suspending the Speakers By using the K&F 'Lifting Pin' or the M10 x 17 eyebolts available as optional accessories from Kling &Freitag, you can fly the speaker. According to DGUV accident prevention regulations, a secondary safety component must be used when speakers are suspended with K&F LIFTING PINS.
  • Page 11: Arrayed Speaker (Cluster)

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Arrayed Speaker (Cluster) If the loudspeaker are operated through K&F system controller, we recommend to use the 'Top Low Cut' switch for this operation. So you can optimize the frequency response for this application. When operating the systems without any K&F system controller, you should decrease the frequencies below 300 Hz for 3-4 dB.
  • Page 12: Rotating The High Frequency Horn

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ With rotated Horn Winkel 2 rotated horn standing speakers A smaller angle Winkel 1 3 results in a smaller vertical coverage angle but increases the sound power level. Combination Angle 1 Angle 2 Angle 3 Gravis 12+ N with 20°...
  • Page 13: Wiring Instructions

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ • 3 mm Allen key for loosening the horn tweeter If you wish to rotate the horn, proceed as follows: Remove the screws with a 2.5 mm Allen key. Remove the front grille. Remove the horn screws with a 3 mm Allen key. Turn the horn by 90°.
  • Page 14: Configuration And Connecting Diagram

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ • Turning down the input level controls may not always prevent distortions in the input section of the power amplifier, especially if this section has a relatively low headroom. A clipping signal may not be displayed by the clipping indicator then! To prevent signal interruptions or damages to the speakers, turn the level controls of the power amplifier to the maximum position, if possible.
  • Page 15: Controller Mode With Subwoofer In Overlap Mode

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Activate the filter Cluster for the top If you need a higher bass level, activate speakers via Filter B if you wish to the filter BassBoost via Filter B for the top operate several tops next to one another. speakers.
  • Page 16: Operations With An Additional Subwoofer

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Operations with an additional Subwoofer If you want to operate the GRAVIS 12+ with an additional K&F subwoofer, then select the LSBlock Gra-12N+LCut for the GRAVIS 12+ N or the Gra-12W LCut for the GRAVIS 12+ XW. Activate the filter Cluster for the top If you need a boost in the low frequency speakers via Filter B if you wish to...
  • Page 17: 10. Dimensions

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 10. Dimensions KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 4.2 Page 17 of 31...
  • Page 18: 11. Measuring Diagrams

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11. Measuring Diagrams 11.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 12+ N LCut mode Frequency response 'on axis' FR mode BassBoost mode 11.2 Frequency range GRAVIS 12+ W LCut mode LCut mode Frequency response 'on axis' FR mode FR mode BassBoost mode BassBoost mode...
  • Page 19: Frequency Range Gravis 12+ Xw

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11.3 Frequency range GRAVIS 12+ XW LCut mode LCut mode Frequency response 'on axis' FR mode FR mode BassBoost mode BassBoost mode KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 4.2 Page 19 of 31...
  • Page 20: Coverage Gravis 12+ N

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11.4 Coverage GRAVIS 12+ N Horizontal 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 21: Coverage Gravis 12+ W

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11.5 Coverage GRAVIS 12+ W Horizontal 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 22: Coverage Gravis 12+ Xw

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11.6 Coverage GRAVIS 12+ XW Horizontal Horizontal coverage pattern 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°...
  • Page 23: 12. Technical Specifications

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 12. Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+ W GRAVIS 12+ W Concept Passive 2-Way-bass reflex system Operated with K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD 2400, K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS Frequency range @-10 dB 80 Hz –...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications Gravis 12+N

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 12.2 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+N GRAVIS 12+ N Concept Passive 2-Way-bass reflex system Operated with K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD 2400, K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS Frequency range @-10 dB 80 Hz – 23 kHz (LCut Mode) 65 Hz –...
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications Gravis 12+ Xw

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 12.3 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+ XW GRAVIS 12+ XW Concept Passive 2-Way-bass reflex system Operated with K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD 2400, K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS Frequency range @-10 dB 80 Hz – 23 kHz (LCut Mode) 65 Hz –...
  • Page 26 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 13. EC Declaration of Conformity applicable to all products designated hereafter and distributed by KLING & FREITAG GmbH including model variants unless these products have been altered afterwards. Loudspeaker systems: ACCESS B5 E 90 MK II SEQUENZA 10 N/W ACCESS B10 LINE 212 -6/-9...
  • Page 27 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 14. Accessories Adjustable Speaker Mount GRAVIS 12 Ceiling Bracket GRAVIS 12 Adjustable Wall Mount 50 Lifting Pin M10 x 17 Eyebolt Protective Cover GRAVIS 12 Stand socket M10 KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 4.2 Page 27 of 31...
  • Page 28 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Pipe Clamp for TV Spigot TV Spigot 20 mm Spigot 20 mm KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 4.2 Page 28 of 31...
  • Page 29 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 15. Care and Maintenance For the owner and user, it is mandatory to be aware of the safety relevance of speakers that can be flown. Note that the mains cable is supplied with either a connector appropriate for the place of delivery (see item number) or with open terminals (on the mains side).
  • Page 30: All Other Countries

    User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. Therefore, KLING & FREITAG GmbH is exclusively responsible for disposing of all KLING & FREITAG waste equipment marked with a garbage-can icon. Call the below phone number when you have a KLING &...
  • Page 31 User's Manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ INDEX • Accessories........................... 27 • Care.............................. 29 • Components...........................7 • Connection...........................14 • Dimensions...........................17 • Disposal............................29 • EC Declaration of Conformity....................26 • High frequency horn........................12 • InstallSound........................... 6 • Items Included..........................6 • Maintenance..........................29 •...

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