User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Introduction Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG Sequenza 10 system to achieve its full potential read the user's manual carefully before use.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame SEQUENZA 10 flying frame This flying frame was designed to fly or stack the KLING & FREITAG speakers SEQUENZA 10 N/ W. SEQUENZA 10 5.3.1 Overview of flying frame Components hinge fitting...
At least 2 people are necessary to set up the array. The flying frame is solely for commercial use and only for the suspension of the KLING & FREITAG speaker models SEQUENZA 10 N, SEQUENZA 10 W, SEQUENZA 10 B in the manner described here.
• SEQUENZA 10 N/W combined with SEQUENZA 10 B: For combined arrays consisting of SEQUENZA 10 N/W and SEQUENZA 10 B, a special verification with the CON:SEQUENZA simulation software is mandatory. If these angles or the number of speakers is exceeded, it is mandatory that you separately verify the array with the CON:SEQUENZA simulation software.
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• SEQUENZA 10 N and SEQUENZA 10 W: arrays with up to 7 x SEQUENZA 10 N/W. To fixate the system to the floor, you can use the openings in the optional stacking feet (SEQUENZA 10 Ground Stack Kit). •...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Wind Loading For open air events, obtain current local wind and weather data. The following chart provides a preliminary indication Windspeed Description 0 – 0.2 Calm Smoke rises vertically 0.3 – 1.5...
90 dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage. Caution Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B 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.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Using the Quick Release Pins The Quick Release Pins are equipped with retaining balls. By pushing the button in the middle of the pin, you can release these balls and then insert or remove the pin. As long as you do not push the button in the middle of the pin, you should not be able to pull out the pin.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame The drill holes in the flying frame are numbered consecutively from 1 to 27, beginning on the front end of the frame (Front). For your orientation, the drill holes 5, 9, 15, 20, and 26 are labelled.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Take the load adapter (A) out of the stand-by position and place it on the hole position that was determined by the simulation software CON:SEQUENZA. Mount the load adapter with 2 Quick Release Pins (A).
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 10. Flown Setup 10.1 Combining the Speaker Array 10.1.1 Array with SEQUENZA 10 N/W The splay angles of the individual speakers are determined by the simulation software CON:SEQUENZA. CON:SEQUENZAYou will find the specifications on the relevant calculation printouts.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Secure the connection with the Quick Release Pins. Make sure all pins fit correctly and are locked into place. Proceed accordingly with all speakers in the array. Pull the rear Quick Release Pins of all speakers out of the stand-by position.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Align the drill hole in the joint plate with the drill hole that is marked with the desired angle. Connect them using the Quick Release Pin (A) and make sure the pin fits correctly and is locked into place.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Tipping of the flying frame with speakers can result in injuries. To prevent the frame from tipping forward with the first speaker, always connect the speakers to one another first before connecting the flying frame.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 10.1.2 Array with SEQUENZA 10 B When setting up, double-check each fixing pin for secure fit. As long as you do not push the button in the middle of the pin, you should not be able to pull out the pin.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Connect the speakers, as illustrated, on both sides with the Quick Release Pins. You create a speaker connection by using a total of 8 Quick Release Pins. Make sure all pins fit correctly and are locked into place.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Wire the speakers. Further information in chapter 'Connection' on page 46. Detailed information for connecting the speakers and configuring the K&F system amplifier TOPAS or the K&F SystemRack is in the hardware manuals. SEQUENZA 10 Proceed as described in chapter Lifting the Array as of page 30.
10.1.3 Array with SEQUENZA 10 N/W and SEQUENZA 10 B Create an array with SEQUENZA 10 N/W, see chapter Array with SEQUENZA 10 N/W as of page 22. Create an array with SEQUENZA 10 B, see chapter Array with SEQUENZA 10 B as of page 26.
SEQUENZA 10 N/W and SEQUENZA 10 B whose total length does not exceed 5 m. (An array with 16 x SEQUENZA 10 N/W corresponds to a length of 5 m). Attach a certified 3.25 ton shackle for every speaker used.
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Warning When the first speakers are at working height, remove the front transport covers. When the first SEQUENZA 10 N/W speakers are at working height, you can attach the protective weather covers for this speaker model, if necessary. For outside uses, these optional protective weather covers with hook-and-loop fastener serve as rain protection for the rear flying mechanics and the cable connections.
Arrays with SEQUENZA 10 N/W exceeding a Length of 5 m This description is valid for arrays that only consist of SEQUENZA 10 N/W systems as well as for mixed arrays of SEQUENZA 10 N/W and SEQUENZA 10 B whose total length exceeds 5 m.
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Warning When the first speakers are at working height, remove the front transport covers. When the first SEQUENZA 10 N/W speakers are at working height, you can attach the protective weather covers for this speaker model, if necessary. For outside uses, these optional protective weather covers with hook-and-loop fastener serve as rain protection for the rear flying mechanics and the cable connections.
Dismantle all other used components so that they are not exposed and get damaged during transport. For arrays with SEQUENZA 10 N/W and a length exceeding 5 m, proceed as described in sub-section Disassembly of arrays with SEQUENZA 10 N/W exceeding a Length of 5 m.
Disassemble as many speakers in this manner until the array only has a remaining length of max. 5 m (For arrays only having SEQUENZA 10 N/W systems, this corresponds to 16 speakers). Then proceed as described in sub-section Disassembly of arrays with SEQUENZA 10 N/W and a maximum Length of 5 m.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 12. Stacked Setup 12.1 SEQUENZA 10 N/W stacked 12.1.1 Preparing the flying frame The feet are available as optional accessories and serve to guarantee the stability, balance out unevenness, and align the frame. Keep in mind that under certain circumstances, the feet can leave marks on the ground.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Align the frame. Loosen the lock nut (A) on top with a 24 mm open-end wrench. Turn the threaded rod (B) with a 17 mm open-end wrench to adjust the height. Re-tighten the lock nut. The...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Take the stacking link out of the park position and set it to the desired position. Take the rear Quick Release Pins on the first speaker out of the park position.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame Lift up the back of the speaker, align the Stacking Link (A) with the drill hole for the desired angle and secure the connection with the Quick Release Pin (B). 10. Push the front joint plates out of the first speaker and secure them with the Quick Release Pins.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 12.2 SEQUENZA 10 B stacked Securely place the bottom subwoofer onto a level surface. Stack the subwoofers on top of one another. Make sure that the stacking feet of subwoofers stacked on top of one another are securely positioned in the grooves of the lower speaker.
0° position. • Push all rear joint plates of the SEQUENZA 10 N/W systems into their park position so that the spring bolts snap back into place. To put it into the park position, use the drill hole that is not completely drilled through in the rear joint plate.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 14.1 Setup instructions for a cardioid array To achieve a cardioid or hypercardioid pattern, you must always have an array with 3 subwoofers - or a multiple of 3 subwoofers - setup next to one another (3, 6, 9, etc.). In this set of three, the middle one must be stacked or flown rear-facing while both other subwoofers are front-facing.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame When cardioid arrays are stacked on the floor, ensure that there is always a distance of at least 40 cm between each unit of 3. 40 cm [1,3 ft] 40 cm [1,3 ft] 40 cm [1,3 ft] KLING &...
15. SEQUENZA 10 B combined with other K&F tops. The SEQUENZA 10 B can also be combined with other K&F tops – in addition to the SEQUENZA 10 N/W systems – using the Controller CD 44. • To do so, select the desired LS blocks for the top in the Controller CD 44 or systemamp TOPAS, and combine these with the desired LS block for the SEQUENZA 10 B.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 16. Fuse in the SEQUENZA 10 B To increase the operating safety of the SEQUENZA 10 B, the subwoofers are equipped with fuses at the signal input. These fuses reduce the risk of consequential damage resulting from a short circuit (i.e.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 17.3 Connecting the SEQUENZA 10 B The 3 subwoofers in a cardioid setup need to be controlled with an identical level and signal. You can achieve this most easily by using the CD 44 routings '1in4out' or '1in3out+AUX' K&F CD 44:...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 17.4 Fixating the Cables Never use an array as a climbing aid. Fixate the cable to relieve the connectors. Cable Pick In doing this, bear in mind that if you fixate the cable on the cable pick in a one-point rigging, the weight of the cable can change the angle.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 23. 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...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 24. Accessories 24.1 General Accessories for SEQUENZA 10 SEQUENZA 10 - Prof. Speaker Cable: 8-pin, available lengths: 10 m, 15 m, 25 m (Features: Water resistant connector Neutrik NLT8FX, high-grade halogen-free...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 24.3 Accessories for SEQUENZA 10 B SEQUENZA 10 B - Speaker Patch Cable: 170 cm patches for connection between speaker distributor 'K&F BOB' and SEQUENZA 10 B (features: water resistant connector Neutrik NLT4FX, high- grade halogen-free 4-conductor cable with 2.5 mm wire cross-section...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame 25. Care and Maintenance For the owner and user, it is mandatory to be aware of the fact that rigging systems are highly safety critical. 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).
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 10 N/W/B & Flying Frame We recommend using suitable transport and storage cases and the optional soft cover that protects from the above-mentioned influences. 27. Disposal 27.1 Regulations for Disposal 27.1.1 Germany Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste.