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K&F SONA SUB Version 2.5 User's Manual Released: 15.03.2017 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...
First-time Use Configuration and Connecting Diagram Terminal assignment Terminal assignment, option "XO" SONA SUB with 'SONA 5 unfiltered' SONA SUB with SONA 5 or SONA 6 filtered SONA SUB "XO" with SONA 5 or SONA 6 Dimensions Measuring Diagrams Technical Specifications...
Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG SONA SUB system to achieve its full potential read the user's manual carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the SONA SUB speaker system.
K&F SONA SUB Product Description The subwoofer SONA SUB is the ideal bass supplement for the speaker SONA 5. With its discreet appearance, it fits in nearly any architecture. The practical mounting points with a double keyhole design enable wall and ceiling installation. In addition to possible use with the K&F Controller CD 44, it can also be operated with a universal electronic crossover.
Required signal processor The following information does not apply to the option "XO" : When using the SONA SUB, a signal processor is required such as an electronic crossover or the K&F Controller CD 44. The signal processor must provide at least the following settings: •...
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 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.
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See chapter Configuration and Connecting Diagram from page 15. Operations with CD 44 Controller: • For optimal performance and operating safety of the SONA SUB speakers we recommend using the system controller K&F CD 44. • When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 75W@8Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3 dB for the K&F CD 44 controller.
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Wall and Ceiling Installation Using the provided drilling plan, mark the mounting points on the wall or ceiling. When mounting, always choose at least two of the mounting points as well as the fixation point. Choose fasteners that are suitable for the wall or ceiling material. Use suitable rawlplugs if necessary.
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User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Remove the grille: Push one side of the grille towards the middle of the speaker (a). Keep pushing the side and, while doing so, slide the side of the grille upwards out of the fastening groove (b).
If more bass level is desired for DVD playback or reproducing very low-frequency signals, then the number of SONA SUB has to be doubled. For this type of use, the SONA 5 has to be used with filtering, since there is a risk of mechanical otherwise. For maximum performance and operating safety, select use with the CD 44.
SpeakOn connector. Without the Phoenix plug, the Phoenix connector’s contacts have hazardous contact voltage! Wiring Instructions • Before connecting your SONA SUB loudspeaker switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls. • Only use high-quality speaker cables with a sufficient wire gauge. The wire gauge depends on the length of the speaker cable.
Switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls of the mixing console and the power amplifiers. • Wire your SONA SUB systems according to the instructions in these user's manual. • Switch on the mixing console first, then the controller and the power amplifier. Always use the before mentioned switching order.
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB Configuration and Connecting Diagram Terminal assignment The pins 2+ / 2- of the speakon connector are in parallel to the pins 1+ / 1-. Caution Terminal assignment, option "XO" "XO" At the option "XO" tops were connected via the phoenix connector pins 2+ / 2-.
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB with 'SONA 5 unfiltered' In this mode, the polarity of the SONA 5’s input signal must be reversed. SONA 5 SONA 5 SONA SUB Amplifier Amplifier Signal Processor STEREO MONO MIX Signal processor settings...
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User's Manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB with SONA 5 or SONA 6 filtered SONA 5 SONA 5 STEREO SONA 6 (2 x SONA 5 1 x SONA 6) MONO SONA SUB Amplifier Amplifier Signal Processor oder CD 44 MONO MIX...
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 10. Measuring Diagrams Frequency response (unfiltered) Impedance (Ohm) 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency response SONA SUB filtered Frequency response SONA 5 unfiltered Frequency response SONA 5 filtered Summed Frequency response filtered 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING &...
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 11. Technical Specifications SONA SUB Concept Bass reflex system Operated with K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD 2400, K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS, passiv at linear Amp with option 'XO' Frequency range without filter 70 Hz – 400 Hz (±3 dB) 60 Hz –...
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 12. 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...
User's Manual K&F SONA SUB 13. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 13.1 Germany Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste. Don’t deliver it to official recycling points either. All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. Therefore, KLING &...
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User's Manual K&F SONA SUB INDEX • AMP-out pinout.......................... 15 • Ceiling mounting.......................... 9 • Components...........................5 • Dimensions...........................19 • Disposal............................23 • EC Declaration of Conformity....................22 • First-time Use..........................14 • Items Included..........................5 • Measuring Diagrams........................20 • Product Description........................5 •...