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USER'S MANUAL V2.0
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  • Page 1 AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 USER’S MANUAL V2.0 AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 USER’S MANUAL Page...
  • Page 2 1 SUMMURY 2 SECURITY STATEMENT 2.1 NORMS 2.2 HANDLING 2.3 SOUND LEVEL 3 SYSTEM COMPONENT 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2 ARES8 3.3 LOW END 3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER 4 SETUP 4.1 PRESET SELECTION 4.2 EASE PREDICTION 4.3 FLOOR AND RIGGING 4.4 WIRING 4.5 SET DOWN...

  • Page 3: Security Statement

    Polissou 17 B-5590 Achêne Belgium Tel: +32 (0) 83 21 80 54 Fax: +32 (0) 83 21 80 57 declare that the Ares8 and Ares8 hardware are conform to the CE registration. Tests standard: IEC60065:2001+A1 and EN60065:2002+A1:2006 EN55013:2001+A1/2003+A2:2006 EN55020:2002=A1:2003+A2:2005...

  • Page 4: System Component

    
 Ares8 is a real line source respecting all WST criterias. ARES 8 is available in 2 versions to ensure versatility of choice: Plug &...
  • Page 5 Armonia constitutes series of new and unique tools for system designers and sound engineers who want to significantly boost sonic performance and system reliability. ARES8 can be used directly on top of B18 and MTsub218 MKII, creating an high performances plug and play FOH system.
  • Page 6 3.3 LOW END 3.3.1 B18 Ares8 can be used with the B18a, self-powered flying bass, lowering the combined system operating range down to 40Hz. The B18a is also suitable to sub array application and short distance sub application. A minimum of four B18 column is needed to control directivity in sub array application.
  • Page 7 3.3.2 MTsub 218 The MTsub218 mkII is the recommended subwoofer for the Ares8 line array. Use one MTsub218 mkII for two Ares8 for the best result. 3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER Ares8 bumper is suitable for Ares8 mini bump is suitable for...
  • Page 8 Ambient temperature and amplifier temperature are related but not the same! (amplifier start limiting at 75°c) Flightcase for 3 and 4 Ares8+bumper are recommended to ensure a long life to the system AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 Page USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Preset Selection

    4 SETUP 4.1 PRESET SELECTION the Ares8 amplifier come with 4 presets choice corresponding to the number of speaker in use. Preset1: 1 cabinet alone Preset2: 2=>4 cabinets Preset3: 4=>8 cabinets Preset4: 8=> 24 cabinets Bigger configuration would need an external processor to take care of the different distance and coupling compensations.
  • Page 10 Looking at the line on top of the plate Looking through the angle windows Easefocus will also calculate the right pin point : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 Page USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 11 In order to do the first setup in the AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 flight case, the first ARES8 must be connected to it as to another ARES8. One of the benefits on an AUDIOFOCUS supplied ARES8 flight case is the ability to pre configure your cabinets angle before leaving the warehouse, further minimising on-site...
  • Page 12 ARES8 as another ARES8: -Lay the bumper on top of ARES8. It secure. -Pin front lug. -Pin rear according to Easefocus prediction (0° or 5°). Bottom ARES8 pin has to be remove with a minimal hoist tension. AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 Page USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 13 ARES8 down till the right angle is reach. Last step is to lift the ARES8 line source to the proper height as calculated by Easefocus. The preset and level can be adjust easily while the cabinets are at human height. Each cabinet sound and connection can also be check at this time.
  • Page 14 4P speakon connector is needed (1+/1- low; 2+/2-high). Powersoft Armonia hold all ARES8 presets as in Powersoft X series or Canalli amplifier. One output can drive up to heigh Serial version of ARES8p and two Parallels version of ARES8p. Use 2.5mm speaker cable.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    4.5 TIME ALIGNEMENT A plug and play way to time align Ares8 with the mkII218a subwoofer is to physically align the back of the subwoofer with the front center of the Ares8 array at 6m pin point from the ground. It gives a basic fast solution for this setup.

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Weight 30kg Finish Highly resistant polyurea coating Material First grade birch plywood 15 & 24 mm Mounting accessories M20 + 35 mm standard flange Compatibility Powersoft & Easefocus Accessories Over-hat, T-yoke, protective cover, transport flight-cases. AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 Page USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 10 ms which will be withstood by the bass section without damage and 2 ms which will be withstood by the high section without damage. (4) Average maximum axial spl @full power, before PPS© is activated. 6 CONTACT AND LINK www.audiofocus.eu info@audiofocus.eu www.facebook.com/AudiofocusPage/ www.facebook.com/groups/AUDIOFOCUS/ AUDIOFOCUS ARES8 Page USER’S MANUAL...

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