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13. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device. 14. For hanging and installation, use manufacturer recommended accessories only. Amate Audio...
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Oct 2017 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General Amate Audio would like to thank you for your confidence in our NITID Series. We suggest you to carefully read the following instructions in order to obtain the best results in performance. 1.2. Features and presentation...
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90Hz A) +3dB boost at 50Hz (N18W) B) +3dB boost at 44Hz (N218W) LPF100 100 Hz low pass filter LPF100+3 100 Hz low pass filter A) +3dB boost at 50Hz (N18W) B) +3dB boost at 44Hz (N218W) Amate Audio...
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120 Hz low pass filter LPF120+3 (only for N18W) 120Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz CARD80/90/100/110/120* (*120 only for N18W) Cardioid polar pattern, with processing, delay and inverse polarity Fig. 1. PRESETS for N18W and N218W Amate Audio...
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In this case, the input level should be reduced in order to get a proper dynamic headroom. Model Specifications: E) MODEL DATA: The basic data of the model is found here: - Model reference - Amplifier program power (Watts) Amate Audio...
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NITID N18W_N218W Oct 2017 - Maximum Sound Pressure Level Continuous delivered by the system (dB SPL) Fig. 2. N18W, N218W control and connection panel Amate Audio...
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NITID N18W_N218W Oct 2017 F) AUTHENTICATION QR CODE: This QR code is a smart label that ensures that the product is an original Amate Audio product. To verify the authenticity, please follow the instructions in the following link: http://www.amateaudio.com/en/product-authentication/ Connections: G) AC MAINS INPUT: Mains supply connection via PowerCon.
3.1. N18W and N218W with full-range systems The N18W incorporates a M20 base-plate on its upper side for the attachment of a standard 35mm diameter bar. Fig. 5. N18W socket Amate Audio...
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The N218W incorporates a M10 base-plate on their upper side for the attachment of a stacking frame (FR-X208) Fig. 6. N218W socket The PA-2010 is an optional accessory to adapt an M20 thread distance rod bar to the N218W subwoofers. Fig. 7. PA-2010 Amate Audio...
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Place the subwoofers and cabinets as has been explained in KR-18T user’s manual. Fig. 8. N18W + N208 flying with KR-18T accessory Amate Audio...
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Press simultaneously to unlock the Keypad 4.1. Start-up and Main Screen At start-up the LCD screen will show the Amate Audio and NITID logo. After a few seconds, the main screen shown in Fig. 9 will be displayed: *LPF90 0.00dB...
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Slide finger clockwise to increment the value Circular key: Center blue ring is illuminated when they key is active Counter clockwise to decrement the value Amate Audio...
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GR (Gain Reduction): This bar shows when the limiter is active (the threshold value is being exceeded by the input level). The gain reduction level will display as an inverted VU bar (see Fig. 13, right). Amate Audio...
Here, use the MENU key to browse all the setup options: ECO Mode, Mute, LCD Backlight, Keypad Lock and Polarity Reverse. Press OK to change the value for the displayed selection (switch between ON/OFF). ECO Mode ECO Mode Fig. 15. ECO Mode option inactive (left) and active (right). Amate Audio...
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Remember that to unlock the Keypad, the keys MENU and OK must be pressed simultaneously. 4.6. INFO Menu This option provides a quick overview of all the current settings of the system. Press MENU to browse the different information pages, or OK to leave. Amate Audio...
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OK. In the Factory Setting Menu, press MENU to highlight the option Restore. Then press OK to confirm. System Factory Settings Model: N18WM Version: 1.0 Firmware : 1.3 Back Press OK to restore Restore Factory Settings Fig. 18. System information (left) and Factory Settings Restore Menu (right) Amate Audio...
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Peak Limiter has an ultrafast attack to control the highest peaks of the music and only makes the Led blink. Thanks to the large experience of Amate Audio on DSP algorithms and limiters, these limiters are highly effective but yet unnoticeable for the listener.
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(for N218W). 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. Amate Audio...
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The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF110] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD110] preset. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the internal set-up of the cardioid presets, the threshold level (limiter) of the front facing subwoofers must be reduced by - 3dB. Amate Audio...
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the internal set-up of the cardioid presets, the threshold level (limiter) of the back facing subwoofers using must be reduced by -1dB. [LPF80] [LPF90] [LPF100] [LPF110] [LPF120] [CARD80] [CARD90] [CARD100] [CARD110] [CARD120] [LPF80] [LPF90] [LPF100] [LPF110] [LPF120] Fig. 23. Cardioid presets for N18W subwoofer Amate Audio...
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[LPF110] Fig. 24. Cardioid presets for N218W subwoofer 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. Amate Audio...
Depth 700 mm 780 mm Weight (net) 52 Kg 100 Kg Material Multilayer birch plywood Finish Hi-resistance black matt Polyurea coating 2 mm steel front grille with black acoustic mesh Note: Specifications subjected to change without prior notice. Amate Audio...
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