1. Safety instructions 1. Read these instructions carefully. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this system near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Failure to do so may cause fast overheating an force system to switch itself off.
2. System description Hornet is the most powerful representative of the MAG Audio family of line arrays. Extremely powerful 3-way all-neodymium Hornet 12 units deliver ultimate sound pressure levels, while retaining control and steering of the sonic picture. Based on own MAG Audio carefully developed high-efficient neodymium cone...
Integrated flying hardware 0° - 10° Sply angle Enclosure materials Plywood; wear-resistant paint Grill Steel grill, polymer protective net Color Black Hornet Sub 18 System Type Passive line array subwoofer Frequency response (-10dB) 35 – 120 Hz Max SPL (peak)
4.1. System operation - Rigging Hornet Line Array systems are equipped with built-in rigging hardware allowing for quick installation/dismantling times. Additional accessories include wheel carts for easy transportation. Rigging must be performed only by trained personnel following the established safety rules. MAXIMUM WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES! MAKE SURE THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE IS CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE APPLIED WEIGHT WHILE SUSPENDING THE SYSTEM!
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4.1. System operation - Rigging Connecting two HORNET 12 modules - Make sure six pieces of VA-0018 pins are available to perform the connection (included in each HORNET 12 module) (pic. - Pull out frontal links on the lower cabinet. Pull out, set the approriate angle, and secure with VA-0018 pins rear links on the lower cabinet (pic.
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Required accessories: HSC-01 (part No. 0200150026) - 4 pcs VA-0018 (part No. 0209000021) - 8 pcs - Position two HORNET SUB 18 on top of one another, use guides for cabinet feet for correct positioning. - Secure the stack with four HSC-01 subwoofer connectors, fixed with eight VA- 0018 pins (pic.
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HORNET 12 links should be pointing downwards. - Install the HTF-01 flying frame onto the HORNET SUB 18 subwoofer and secure with four VA-0018 pins (pic. 2). - Install the HORNET 12 module onto the HTF-01 flying frame and secure with four VA-0018 pins.
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Attaching transportation cart to HORNET SUB 18 subwoofer Suggested accessories: HORNETSUB18-TB (part No. 0203500092) - Correct positions of HORNET SUB 18 and HORNETSUB18-TC transportation cart (part. No 0203000002) are shown on pic. 1. HORNET SUB 18’s grill should be facing downwards.
(HORNET SUB 18 only). HORNET SUB 18 low frequency array connection. HORNET SUB 18 low frequency HORNET SUB 18’s parallel inputs are feeding signal array connection diagram. to transducers from pins +1 -1 and +2 -2. Signals on pins +3 -3 and +4 -4 are linked through the...
HORNET 12 HORNET SUB 18 1 pcs - Hornet 12 - passive line array module 1 pcs - Hornet Sub 18 - passive line array subwoofer 6 pcs - VA-0018 quick lock pin 4 pcs - VA-0018 quick lock pin...
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Audio production sites or by MAG Audio authorized personnel at no cost for the product pur- chaser. 3. Warranty period for all the MAG Audio products is 36 months from the date of purchase. 4. Warranty repairs or maintenance will be performed only if a) MAG Audio product was pur- chased from an official MAG Audio distributor / dealer and b) warranty card with specified serial number, production date, realization date, vendor’s signature and stamp is presented.