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Page 1 Kara owner's manual (EN)
Page 2 Document reference: Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0 Distribution date: October 24, 2019 © 2019 L-Acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Loudspeaker congurations..........................28 Line source............................. 28 Line source with low-frequency element................... 29 Line source element..........................34 Inspection and preventive maintenance....................... 35 How to do preventive maintenance......................35 Rigging part inspection........................... 36 Mechanical system overview........................36 Mixed Kara array with SB18 and M-BUMP..................37...
Page 4 Using M-BUMP..........................69 Using KARA-MINIBU........................80 Stacking a Kara standalone array......................90 Using M-BUMP..........................90 Using KARA-MINIBU........................102 Stacking an SB18/Kara mixed array or an SB18 standalone array............113 Using M-BUMP..........................113 Using KARA-MINIBU........................122 Connection to LA amplied controllers......................136 Corrective maintenance........................... 138 Tools..............................138 Kara..............................
Page 5 APPENDIX D: Safety pin removal and insertion....................199 APPENDIX E: Recommendation for speaker cables.....................200...
Page 6: Safety
Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment. L-Acoustics is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected.
Page 7 This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.
Page 8: Introduction
The combination of coplanar symmetry and DOSC waveguide allows the system to full the 5 WST criteria. Any Kara line source can be curved up to a maximum of 10˚ for each element without breaking the inter-element acoustic coupling.
Page 9: System Components
Touring rack containing three LA8 and power, audio and network distribution LA-RAK II Touring rack containing three LA12X, LA-POWER II for power distribution and LA-PANEL II for audio and network distribution Refer to the LA4X / LA8 / LA12X user manual for operating instructions. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 10: Loudspeaker Cables
Extension bar for rigging frame M-JACK 4 tilt adjustment screw jacks with 2 angle bar extensions for stacked M-BUMP KARA-ANGARMEX 2 angle bar extension for KARA bumper KARA-MINIBU Mini bumper for ying 6 KARA KARA-MINIBUEX Extension bars for ying/stacking SB18/KARA...
Page 11: Rigging Elements
0.7 m / 10 m / 25 m SPK3 SPK4 DO.7 / DO10 / DO25 DOSUB-LA8 3.5 m 3.5 m 2WAY 2W CH(A) SUB1 2W CH(B) SUB2 DOFILL-LA8 DO3WFILL Rigging elements KARA- M-BUMP M-BAR M-JACK ANGARMEX KARA-MINIBU KARA-MINIBUEX KARA-PULLBACK Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 12: Electro-Acoustical Description
Electro-acoustical description Electro-acoustical description Directivity Kara features a V-shaped transducer arrangement coupled with a DOSC waveguide that generates a horizontal directivity pattern of 110°. Kara beamwidth -100 -120 -140 -160 -180 1 000 10 000 Frequency (Hz) Dispersion angle diagram of an array of six enclosures with 0° inter-enclosure angle, using lines of equal sound pressure at -3 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB.
Page 13: Preset Description
IN A 0 dB 0 ms [KS28_60_C] [KS28_100_C] [SB28_60_C] [SB28_100_C] [SB18_60_C] [SB18_100_C] loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 IN A 0 dB 0 ms OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 14: Connectors
Electro-acoustical description Connectors SpeakON connectors can be used interchangeably as IN or LINK connector. Kara 2 × 4-point speakON Internal pinout for L-Acoustics 2-way active enclosures speakON points Transducer connectors LF + LF - HF + HF - SB18 2 × 4-point speakON...
Page 15 SAFETYWITHSOUNDVISIONSOFTWARE USEONLYWITHL-ACOUSTICSAMPLIFIEDCONTROLLERS R eadm anualandsafety M adeinFrance instructionsbeforeuse EuropeanC om m unity KS28 1 × 4-point speakON Internal pinout for L-Acoustics subwoofers speakON points Transducer connectors LF + LF - Not linked Not linked Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 16: Rigging System Description
Kara features a four-point rigging system composed of two adjustable rigging arms secured with ball-locking pins and two lodgings with ball-locking pins on both sides of the enclosure. Kara can be connected to other Kara enclosures or to dedicated rigging accessories. The inter-enclosure angle can be set between 0° and 10°.
Page 17: Sb18
For more information on rigging SB18, refer to the SB18 rigging manual. SB18 has a four-point rigging system with two rigging arms and two pins on each side. storage position rigging position rigging arm (x4) pin (x4) SB18 features a 35 mm pole socket. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 18: Rigging Elements
M-BUMP Rigging structure The L-Acoustics M-BUMP rigging structure has been designed to y or stack the Kara enclosures as a variable-curvature, vertical line source array. M-BUMP also allows Kara to be rigged to an SB18 subwoofer array. M-BUMP also can y straight vertical SB18 arrays.
Page 19: Kara-Minibu
KARA-MINIBU Rigging structure The L-Acoustics KARA-MINIBU rigging structure has been designed to y or stack the Kara enclosures as a variable- curvature, vertical line source array. KARA-MINIBU also allows Kara to be attached to an SB18 subwoofer array. KARA-MINIBU also can y straight vertical SB18 arrays.
Page 20: M-Bar
The L-Acoustics M-BAR extension bar is a complementary rigging element for M-BUMP. Optionally used as a single element or in pair in own congurations, it will extend the site angle capability of Kara and SB18 arrays. In stacked congurations, its use is required in pairs as part of the stacking platform (see M-JACK, KARA-ANGARMEX (p.21)).
Page 21: M-Jack, Kara-Angarmex
M-JACK, KARA-ANGARMEX Stacking platform (with optional angle arm extensions) The L-Acoustics M-JACK are four feet to be used along with one M-BUMP and two M-BAR so as to form a stacking platform for a variable-curvature, vertical Kara line source array.
Page 22 Rigging system description KARA-ANGARMEX attached to M-BUMP The KARA-ANGARMEX angle arm extensions are provided with two slings and xation material to be permanently attached to the M-BUMP. Attach the slings to the holes shown in the gure below and respect the orientation:...
Page 23: Kara-Minibuex, Kara-Angarmex
The L-Acoustics KARA-MINIBUEX is a set of two complementary rigging plates for KARA-MINIBU to adapt to the SB18 enclosure or to stack Kara. The L-Acoustics KARA-ANGARMEX is a set of two angle arm extensions providing extra 10° downwards site angle for the bottom Kara in stacked congurations.
Page 24: Kara-Pullback
The L-Acoustics KARA-PULLBACK rigging accessory will allow setting the Kara array in a pullback conguration. It connects to the bottom enclosure of the array and to the hook or stinger of an additional motor. The KARA-PULLBACK is a plate on which is xed one shackle tted with 19 mm/0.75 inch-diameter bolt and a safety pin.
Page 25: Transportation
Transportation Flight-case It is recommended to use a ight-case designed to ship a 3-Kara vertical array. It should contain foam inserts to prevent array movement and the tray should be tted with 2 wedges to keep the array vertical. Complete ight-case...
Page 26: Mechanical Safety
Mechanical safety Mechanical safety Flown congurations The Kara rigging system complies with 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive. It has been designed following the guidelines of BGV-C1. 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive species a safety factor of 4 against the rupture. The own deployments described in this manual achieve a safety factor of 4 or more.
Page 27 Mechanical safety SB18 conguration rigging accessory maximum / safe limit M-BUMP + M-BAR + M-JACK + KARA- ANGARMEX (optional) platform-stacked KARA-MINIBU + KARA-MINIBUEX ground-stacked no rigging accessory Kara + SB18 conguration rigging accessory maximum / safe limit M-BUMP 6 Kara + 2 SB18...
Page 28: Loudspeaker ConGurations
Loudspeaker congurations Line source Deployed as a standalone line source, a Kara system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the Kara enclosure. The [KARA] preset delivers a reference frequency response in long throw applications. The Kara enclosure is driven by the LA4X / LA8 / LA12X amplied controllers.
Page 29: Line Source With Low-Frequency Element
Loudspeaker congurations Line source with low-frequency element In this conguration, a Kara line source deployed with SB18, KS21, SB28 or KS28 subwoofers, the system bandwidth is extended in the low-end. The [KARA] preset delivers a reference frequency response in long throw applications.
Page 30 SB28 = 0 ms [KARA] + [KS28_100] Kara = 0 ms KS28 = 1 ms [KARA] + [KS28_100_C] Kara = 4.5 ms KS28 = 0 ms [KARA] + [KS28_100_Cx] Kara = 7.5 ms KS28 = 0 ms Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 31 Loudspeaker congurations Kara line source with separated SB18, KS21, SB28, or KS28 3 Kara : 2 SB18 or KS21 / 2 Kara : 1 SB28 or KS28 Enclosure Kara SB18, KS21, SB28 or KS28 Preset [KARA] [xxxx_60] 32 Hz - 20 kHz with SB18...
Page 32 SB28 = 0 ms [KARA] + [KS28_60] Kara = 0 ms KS28 = 5 ms [KARA] + [KS28_60_C] Kara = 0.5 ms KS28 = 0 ms [KARA] + [KS28_60_Cx] Kara = 4.5 ms KS28 = 0 ms Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 33 Kara line source with coupled SB18 or KS21 and separated SB28 or KS28 3 Kara : 1 SB18* : 1 SB28 or KS28 * KS21 can also be used, but it is not compatible with the Kara rigging system and cannot be mechanically coupled with a Kara line source in an array.
Page 34: Line Source Element
[KS28_60_Cx] Line source element Deployed as a standalone line source element, a Kara system operates without the low-end of the bandwidth. The [KARA_FI] preset provides a at frequency response for short throw applications and a high-pass lter at 100 Hz.
Page 35: Inspection And Preventive Maintenance
Acoustics Perform the Enclosure check (p.46). Perform the Listening test (p.48) to detect any degradation in sound quality. If necessary, refer to the Corrective maintenance (p.138) section for speaker repair kits and maintenance instructions. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 36: Rigging Part Inspection
5. Check the moving parts. Make sure that the mechanism engages correctly. What to do next If a problem is detected, perform the authorized maintenance operations or contact your L-Acoustics representative. Mechanical system overview Critical parts of the lifting chains are highlighted.
Page 37: Mixed Kara Array With Sb18 And M-Bump
Inspection and preventive maintenance Mixed Kara array with SB18 and M-BUMP Refer to Rigging part inspection (p.36). Ball-locking pins (p.43) Shackles (p.45) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Rigging check (p.40) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 38: Mixed Kara Array With Sb18, Kara-Minibu/Kara-Minibuex And Kara-Pullback
Inspection and preventive maintenance Mixed Kara array with SB18, KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX and KARA-PULLBACK Refer to Rigging part inspection (p.36). Shackles (p.45) screws are tightened Ball-locking pins (p.43) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Rigging check (p.40) Ball-locking pins (p.43) tabs are not bent Shackles (p.45)
Page 39: Stacked Kara Array With M-Bump, M-Jack And Kara-Angarmex
Inspection and preventive maintenance Stacked Kara array with M-BUMP, M-JACK and KARA-ANGARMEX Refer to Rigging part inspection (p.36). Ball-locking pins (p.43) Rigging check (p.40) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Ball-locking pins (p.43) Safety pin (p.199) safety pin is present...
Page 40: Rigging Check
Inspection and preventive maintenance Rigging check Prerequisite Check that the front rigging plates of the Kara enclosure are not loose. Procedure 1. Secure the front rigging arms at rigging position. • The rigging arms slide and rotate correctly. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 41 2. Secure the rear rigging arms at the 0° position. • The rigging arms slide correctly. 3. Secure a second Kara on top of the rst Kara. 4. Hold the top enclosure by the handles and shake the assembly. • The two enclosures remain attached.
Page 42 6. Remove the ball-locking pins of the bottom enclosure to release the rigging arms. 7. Secure the rigging arms and the ball-locking pins at their storage positions. 8. Repeat the procedure with the other enclosures. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 43: Inspection References
(SB18) tether (M-BUMP) tether (KARA-MINIBU) tether (M-BAR) tether (KARA-MINIBUEX) tether (KARA- ANGARMEX) Moving parts 1. Press the push button. The ball-locking mechanism is retracted. 2. Release the button. The ball-locking mechanism is activated. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 44 The pin must remain inside the hole. If the pin is inserted in two plates, the ball must pass through both plates and lock the pin in place. If the check fails, immediately withdraw the product from use and contact L-Acoustics. Repair kits (KR) Kara KR PIN621 (Kit 10 pins short round head screws &...
Page 45 KR CAMAN12 (Kit 4 straight shackles 12 mm ) 19 mm shackles M-BUMP KR MAN19L (Kit of 4 mooring shackles 19 ) M-BAR KR MAN19L (Kit of 4 mooring shackles 19 ) Related tasks Rigging part inspection (p.36) Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 46: Acoustical Check
6. Press the OK key or the encoder wheel to launch the ENCLOSURE CHECK. The amplied controller generates short sinusoidal signals simultaneously for each connected output. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 47 • a percentage of variation from the expected range (found in NOK and UNDEF results) • the number of operational transducers out of the total Low variations from the expected range are acceptable: displayed percentage can be different from 0 and all transducers considered operational. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 48 One or more HF driver produces high-frequency harmonic distortions, strange vibrations or weak sound. Possible causes • There are foreign particles on the air gap. • The screws used for reassembly are too loose. • The diaphragm is damaged. Procedure 1. Perform the diaphragm disassembly procedure. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 49 If any damage is visible, replace the diaphragm. 3. Clean the air gap thoroughly. 4. Perform the reassembly procedure. Pay close attention to the position of the diaphragm. Apply the recommended torque. 5. Repeat the listening test. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 50: Rigging Procedures
The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical Kara array under an M-BUMP. It is recommended to rig the Kara by successively adding arrays of 3 enclosures (called ARRAY#1, ARRAY#2… in the order of appearance in the procedure).
Page 51 5. Check the inter-enclosure connections in ARRAY#1 (repeat for each side): a) For both front rigging points, verify that the front arm is open and locked to 2 Kara by 2 R-BLP inserted in yellow link holes.
Page 52 Remove the rear top R-BLP, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the 5° angle value, and secure by re- inserting the R-BLP into the corresponding angle hole (1°/3°/5°/7.5°/10°). It is recommended to select the 5° angle on the Kara intended to be linked to the M-BUMP. In that way the KARA#1 axis will be parallel to the M-BUMP.
Page 53 11. Check the inter-enclosure connections in ARRAY#2 by applying step (p.51). 12. On KARA#4, take both front arms out as follows (repeat for each one): remove the front top R-BLP, rotate the front arm up, and slide it down. Do not re-insert the R-BLP.
Page 54 ARRAY#2 as follows: a) Remove the KARA#4 rear top R-BLP from its storage position, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the desired angle value, and secure by re-inserting the R-BLP into the corresponding angle hole (0°/2°/4° or 1°/3°/5°/7.5°/10°).
Page 55 19. (Optional, for pullback conguration) Attach a KARA-PULLBACK accessory to the bottom Kara as follows: insert the KARA-PULLBACK studs into the Kara rigging points (long studs at the back), remove the 4 bottom RBLP from the Kara and secure by re-inserting them into the bottom yellow link holes. Attach the hook or stinger of an additional motor to the KARA-PULLBACK shackle.
Page 56 3. (Optional, for pullback conguration) Remove the KARA-PULLBACK accessory as follows: lower the pullback chain so as to release tension, remove the motor hook or stinger from the shackle, while holding the KARA-PULLBACK remove the 4 bottom R-BLP from the bottom Kara, re-insert them into the bottom storage holes, and remove the KARA- PULLBACK.
Page 57 Rotate ARRAY#2 downwards and place the rear corners into the tray while still suspended from the front rigging points. c) Remove the rear top angle R-BLP from KARA#4, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage position, and re-insert the R-BLP into the top storage hole.
Page 58 R-BLP into the top storage hole. b) On each side of the KARA#1, remove the rear top angle R-BLP, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage position, and secure by re-inserting the R-BLP into the top storage hole.
Page 59 Re-insert the 4 R-BLP in their storage locations. b) Remove each M-BAR as follows: remove both T-BLP from the M-BAR studs, remove the M-BAR, and re-insert both T- BLP in their storage locations. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 60: Using Kara-Minibu
A link hole is indicated by a yellow circle. b) Verify that each angle arm (x2) has the cursor aligned with the 0° angle label and is secured to two Kara by two R-BLP, the top one being inserted into the link hole and the bottom one into angle hole 0°/2°/4°.
Page 61 4. Attach a KARA-MINIBU to KARA#1 as follows: a) Remove the four R-BLP from the KARA-MINIBU. b) Turn the KARA-MINIBU so that the text of the identication plate is readable and the laser plate is placed at the front (towards audience).
Page 62 8. With two people working simultaneously on each side of ARRAY#1, set the inter-enclosure angles as follows: a) While grabbing the back handle of KARA#3, remove the KARA#2 rear top R-BLP from angle hole 0°/2°/4°. b) Rotate KARA#2 so as to align the angle arm cursor with the chosen angle label.
Page 63 Rigging procedures 9. Bring another full Kara ight-case to the rigging location and remove the lid. Direct the front face of the Kara array towards the audience. In the following, the array will be designated as ARRAY#2 and the enclosures as KARA#4 to KARA#6 from top to bottom.
Page 64 ARRAY#2 as follows: a) Remove the KARA#4 rear top R-BLP from its storage hole, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle label, and lock it in place by re-inserting the R-BLP into the corresponding angle hole (0°/2°/4° or 1°/3°/5°/7.5°/10°).
Page 65 18. Raise the array to the chosen height and adjust the site angle (see KARA-MINIBU site angle setting (p.193)). 19. Secure the KARA-MINIBU to the main rigging structure by using two safety slings (not included). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 66 Rotate ARRAY#2 downwards and position the rear corners into the tray while still suspended from the front link points. c) Remove the KARA#4 rear top R-BLP from its angle hole, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label, and re-insert the R-BLP into its storage hole.
Page 67 Slightly raise ARRAY#1 so that it is no longer in contact with ARRAY#2. c) Remove both KARA#3 front bottom R-BLP from their link holes and re-insert them into their storage holes. d) Rotate both KARA#4 front arms down and re-insert both front top R-BLP into their storage holes.
Page 68 Detach the motor hook(s) or stinger(s) from the KARA-MINIBU. b) Remove the four R-BLP from the KARA-MINIBU. c) Remove the KARA-MINIBU from KARA#1 and re-insert the four R-BLP into the same holes. 15. Close the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure): a) Remove the front top R-BLP from its link hole, slide the front arm up, rotate it down, and lock it in place by re- inserting the R-BLP into its storage hole.
Page 69: Flying An Sb18/Kara Mixed Array Or An Sb18 Standalone Array
• Calculate the array site angle and the inter-enclosure angles. • Check the mechanical conformity of the system. The M-BUMP can nominally y an array of up to 4 SB18/12 Kara or 16 SB18 along with all loudspeakers cables (refer to Mechanical safety (p.26)).
Page 70 Attach the four rigging arms of SB18#2 to SB18#1 as follows: disconnect a T-BLP from SB18#2, rotate the rigging arm up, re-connect the T-BLP to the SB18#1 rigging point and the rigging arm ; repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 71 ; repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured. 6. Attach the motor hook(s) or stinger(s) to the shackle(s). 7. Raise the array so that it is possible to place another stack of two SB18 under it. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 72 (p.71) to 9 until all SB18 composing the array are rigged. b) Raise the array to the desired height. c) Secure the M-BUMP to the main rigging structure using two safety slings (not provided). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 73 For clarity purposes, the procedure is continued with an array composed of two SB18 enclosures. 11. Check the inter-enclosure connections in ARRAY#1 (repeat for each side): a) For both front rigging points, verify that the front arm is open and locked to 2 Kara by 2 R-BLP inserted in yellow link holes.
Page 74 Secure to the SB18 by re-inserting the T-BLP. 16. Raise the array to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY#1 are within comfortable reach and remove the ight- case from the rigging location. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 75 Rigging procedures 17. Continue the procedure by applying Kara standalone array mounting procedure, steps (p.53) to 21. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 76 Procedure 1. In case of SB18 standalone array, directly go to step (p.77). In case of SB18/Kara mixed array, begin the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array removal procedure, steps (p.56) to 13, and then continue to next step.
Page 77 R-BLP into the top storage hole. b) On each side of the KARA#1, remove the rear top angle R-BLP, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage position, and secure by re-inserting the R-BLP into the top storage hole.
Page 78 (p.77) to 14 to separate the SB18s from the array just until SB18#1 and 2 are remaining attached to the M-BUMP. 16. Lower the array until it rests on the ground. 17. Remove the motor hook(s) or stinger(s) from the shackle(s) of the M-BUMP. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 79 M-BAR, and re-insert both T-BLP in their storage locations. 20. Attach two dolly boards to SB18#1 and 2. 21. Detach SB18#2 from SB18#1 by applying step (p.78) and remove both subwoofers from the rigging location. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 80: Using Kara-Minibu
• Calculate the array site angle and the inter-enclosure angles. • Check the mechanical conformity of the loudspeaker assembly. The KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX structure can nominally y an array of up to 2 SB18/6 Kara or 4 SB18 along with all loudspeakers cables (refer to Mechanical safety (p.26)).
Page 81 Turn the KARA-MINIBU so that the text of the identication plate is readable. b) Position a rst KARA-MINIBUEX on the laser plate side of the KARA-MINIBU by turning it feet pointing up and inserting the stud into the slit of the KARA-MINIBU located near the laser plate.
Page 82 Re-insert the four T-BLP into the KARA-MINIBUEX link points and the SB18#1 link arms. 4. Attach the motor hook(s) or stinger(s) to the shackle(s) and raise the array to a height of 1.3 m/4.3 ft. 5. If the array is intended to be an SB18/Kara mixed array, directly go to step (p.83).
Page 83 A link hole is indicated by a yellow circle. b) Verify that each angle arm (x2) has the cursor aligned with angle label 0° and is secured to two Kara by two R- BLP, the top one being inserted into the link hole and the bottom one into angle hole 0°/2°/4°.
Page 84 13. Attach the KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX to KARA#1 as follows: a) Remove the four R-BLP from the KARA-MINIBU. b) Turn the KARA-MINIBU so that the text of the identication plate is readable and the laser plate is placed at the front (towards the audience).
Page 85 Remove the four T-BLP from the storage holes of both KARAMINIBUEX. b) Lower the SB18 array so as to align its four bottom link points with those of both KARA-MINIBUEX. Do not stack the SB18 array onto the Kara array.
Page 86 1. If the array to disassemble is an SB18 standalone array, directly go to step (p.87). If the array to disassemble is an SB18/Kara mixed array, begin the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array removal procedure, steps (p.66) to 12, and then continue from step (p.86) below.
Page 87 Re-insert the four R-BLP into the same KARA-MINIBU holes. 6. Close the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure): a) Remove the front top R-BLP from its link hole, slide the front arm up, rotate it down, and lock it in place by re- inserting the R-BLP into its storage hole.
Page 88 13. Remove SB18#4 from SB18#3 by applying step (p.88). 14. Remove SB18#3 and SB18#4 from the rigging location. 15. Lower the array until it rests on the ground. 16. Detach the motor hook(s) or stinger(s) from the KARA-MINIBU shackle(s). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 89 17. Remove the KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX from SB18#1 as follows: a) Remove the four T-BLP from both KARA-MINIBUEX. b) Lift the KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX up and remove it from SB18#1. c) Rotate the four SB18#1 link arms down. d) Lock the link arms in closed position by re-inserting the four T-BLP into the top SB18#1 link points.
Page 90: Stacking A Kara Standalone Array
A platform stacked array can be composed of a maximum of 9 Kara enclosures along with all loudspeakers cables (refer to Mechanical safety (p.26)). The platform must be installed in rear extension conguration if the Kara array is intended to have a positive site angle (refer to Stacking platform conguration (p.195)).
Page 91 The handheld inclinometer included in the TECH TOOLCASE can be used in this step. d) Lock each M-JACK height by rmly screwing in the locking nut (16 mm hex key). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 92 Remove the storage T-BLP and the rear R-BLP. b) Insert the single part of the KARA-ANGARMEX into the M-BUMP by putting it vertically with sling ring pointing towards the front and indentation on the spacer. c) Align the KARA-ANGARMEX and M-BUMP holes. Insert the R-BLP.
Page 93 6. Remove both front R-BLP from the M-BUMP. If the M-BUMP has been congured without KARA-ANGARMEX, also remove both rear R-BLP. 7. Place a full Kara ight-case at the stacking location and remove the lid. In the following, the enclosures will be designated as KARA#1 to KARA#3 from top to bottom.
Page 94 Lift up KARA#1 and turn it arms downwards and front face towards the audience. b) Insert the four arms into the M-BUMP rigging points. If the M-BUMP has been congured with KARA-ANGARMEX, the rear rigging points become those of the KARA-ANGARMEX.
Page 95 Secure the four rigging points by removing the four KARA#1 top R-BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into the top yellow link holes. 12. Link KARA#3 to KARA#2 by applying steps 10 and 11 (do not remove the 4 bottom R-BLP from KARA#3). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 96 Rigging procedures 13. Using other full Kara ight-cases, repeat steps (p.94) and (p.95) until all Kara enclosures composing the array are rigged. 14. Check if the stacking platform is still horizontal. If not, refer to step (p.91). 15. Secure the system to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other applicable material (not included).
Page 97 2. Place an empty Kara ight-case at the rigging location and remove the lid. 3. Separate the top Kara (KARA#3 for example) from the Kara below (KARA#2 for example) as follows: remove the 4 top link R-BLP from KARA#2 and re-insert them into the top storage holes.
Page 98 Rigging procedures 5. Set the angle to 0° on KARA#3 as follows (repeat for each side): remove the rear top angle R-BLP, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the 0° angle value, and secure by re-inserting the R-BLP into angle hole 0°/2°/4°.
Page 99 (p.97) if the top enclosure is not KARA#1): a) Remove both front R-BLP from the M-BUMP. b) Depending on the conguration, remove either both rear R-BLP from the M-BUMP or both T-BLP from the KARA- ANGARMEX. 10. Attach KARA#1 to KARA#2 by applying step (p.98).
Page 100 11. Set the KARA#1-3 array for transport as follows: a) On both sides of KARA#1, remove the front top link R-BLP, slide the front arm up, rotate down, and secure by re- inserting the R-BLP on the top storage hole.
Page 101 Remove the safety pin (see Safety pin removal and insertion (p.199)) and bolt from the M-JACK. b) Fix the preceding bolt and safety pin to a shackle. c) Remove the M-JACK from the M-BAR. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 102: Using Kara-Minibu
6 KARA enclosures along with all loudspeaker cables (refer to Mechanical safety (p.26)) within the following setup safety limits: • If the Kara array is at (all inter-enclosure angles are close to 0°), the platform must be installed in front extension conguration (refer to Stacking platform conguration (p.197)) and the site angle of the bottom Kara must be set...
Page 103 4. If KARA-ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA-MINIBU, remove both T-BLP from them. Otherwise, remove both rear R-BLP from the KARA-MINIBU. 5. Bring a full Kara ight-case to the stacking location and remove the lid. In the following, the enclosures will be designated as KARA#1 to KARA#3 from top to bottom.
Page 104 Rigging procedures 6. Open the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure): a) Remove the front top R-BLP from its storage hole, rotate the front arm up, slide it down, and lock it in place by re-inserting the R-BLP into its link hole.
Page 105 Rigging procedures 7. Attach the platform to KARA#1 as follows: a) Turn the platform feet pointing up and position it above KARA#1 according to the chosen conguration (see Stacking platform conguration (p.197)). b) Lower the platform to slide the four KARA-MINIBU slits along the KARA#1 arms.
Page 106 9. Hold the KARA#1/platform assembly, turn it feet downwards and front face towards audience, and put it on the ground. 10. Open the four KARA#2 arms by applying step (p.104). 11. Remove the four KARA#2 bottom R-BLP from their link holes and re-insert them into their storage holes (see step (p.106)). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 107 Turn KARA#2 arms pointing down and front face towards the audience. b) Align the four arms with the KARA#1 link points. c) Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA#1 top R-BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes.
Page 108 Rigging procedures 14. Using another full Kara ight-case, repeat steps (p.106) to 12 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are assembled. Rear extension conguration Front extension conguration 15. Secure the array to a xed point by using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material (not included).
Page 109 2. Bring an empty Kara ight-case to the rigging location and remove the lid. 3. Remove the top Kara (KARA#3 for example) from the Kara below (KARA#2 for example) by removing the four KARA#2 top R-BLP from their link holes and re-inserting them into their storage holes.
Page 110 8. Set angles 0° on KARA#2 by applying step (p.110). 9. If the last Kara to be placed in the ight-case is not attached to the KARA-MINIBU (KARA#4), apply steps (p.109), (p.110), (p.112), and (p.112) for KARA#4 and then apply the procedure a new time from...
Page 111 10. Remove the platform from KARA#1 as follows: a) Remove both KARA-MINIBU front R-BLP. b) If KARA-ANGARMEX are attached to the platform, remove both T-BLP from them. Otherwise, remove both KARA- MINIBU rear R-BLP. c) Remove the platform from KARA#1.
Page 112 Rigging procedures 11. Close the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure): a) Remove the front top R-BLP from its link hole, slide the front arm up, rotate it down, and lock it in place by re- inserting the R-BLP into its storage hole.
Page 113: Stacking An Sb18/Kara Mixed Array Or An Sb18 Standalone Array
Using M-BUMP Modeling and safety An SB18/Kara mixed array or an SB18 standalone array can be stacked directly on the ground (ground stacked array) or onto an M-BUMP/M-BAR/M-JACK platform (platform stacked array). The gure below shows a mixed array of each type and gives the associated conditions of use.
Page 114 • Determine the number of required Kara enclosures. • Calculate the inter-enclosure angles. A platform stacked array can be composed of a maximum of 2 SB18/6 Kara or 4 SB18 enclosures along with all loudspeakers cables (refer to Mechanical safety (p.26)).
Page 115 Safety pin removal and insertion (p.199)) and the bolt from a shackle. Alternatively, order KR MJACKAXE from L-Acoustics. The repair kit contains four sets of bolts and safety pins. b) Place an M-JACK under one end of an M-BAR and align the M-JACK hole with the second M-BAR hole.
Page 116 Link the four rigging arms of SB18#1 to the M-BUMP as follows: disconnect a T-BLP from SB18#1, rotate the rigging arm down, re-connect the T-BLP to the M-BUMP rigging point and the rigging arm ; repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 117 Attach the four rigging arms of SB18#2 to SB18#1 as follows: disconnect a T-BLP from SB18#2, rotate the rigging arm down, re-connect the T-BLP to the SB18#1 rigging point and the rigging arm; repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 118 Secure the system to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other applicable material (not provided). If the array is intended to be an SB18/Kara mixed array, place a second M-BUMP at the rigging location. Turn it so that the text of the identication plate is upside down and the laser slits are directed towards the audience, and place it on...
Page 119 T-BLP from the M-BUMP, rotate the arm downwards and secure it to the SB18 by re-inserting the T-BLP. 10. Finish the procedure by applying steps (p.92) to 15 from the Array mounting procedure in Stacking a Kara standalone array using M-BUMP.
Page 120 (p.97) to 13 from the Array removal procedure in Stacking a Kara standalone array using M-BUMP and then continue to next step. 2. Unlink the 4 rigging points between the M-BUMP and the SB18 as follows (repeat for each one): remove the TBLP from the SB18, rotate the arm upwards and lock it by re-inserting the T-BLP on the M-BUMP.
Page 121 Remove the safety pin (see Safety pin removal and insertion (p.199)) and bolt from the M-JACK. b) Secure the preceding bolt and safety pin to a shackle. c) Remove the M-JACK from the M-BAR. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 122: Using Kara-Minibu
A ground stacked array must be installed on a perfectly horizontal and regular surface. It can be composed of a maximum of 4 SB18/6 Kara or 8 SB18 within the setup safety limits given in Table 3 regarding the angle between the top SB18 and the bottom Kara (refer to [9.3.2] for angle settings):...
Page 123 Turn the KARA-MINIBU so that the text of the identication plate is upside down. b) Position a rst KARA-MINIBUEX on the laser plate side of the KARA-MINIBU by turning it feet pointing down and inserting the stud into the slit of the KARA-MINIBU located near the laser plate.
Page 124 8. If KARA-ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA-MINIBU, remove both T-BLP from them. Otherwise, remove both rear R-BLP from the KARA-MINIBU. 9. Bring a full Kara ight-case to the stacking location and remove the lid. In the following, the enclosures will be designated as KARA#1 to KARA#3 from top to bottom.
Page 125 Rigging procedures 10. Open the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure): a) Remove the front top R-BLP from its storage hole, rotate the front arm up, slide it down, and lock it in place by re-inserting the R-BLP into its link hole.
Page 126 ANGARMEX. c) Secure the front link points together by inserting both R-BLP into the KARA-MINIBU. Depending on the conguration, secure the rear link points together by inserting both R-BLP into the KARA-MINIBU or both T-BLP into both KARA-ANGARMEX. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 127 Rigging procedures 12. Remove the four KARA#1 bottom R-BLP from their link holes and re-insert them into their storage holes. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 128 14. Open the four KARA#2 arms by applying step (p.125). 15. Remove the four KARA#2 bottom R-BLP from their link holes and re-insert them into their storage holes (see step (p.127)). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 129 Turn KARA#2 arms pointing down and front face towards the audience. b) Align the four arms with the KARA#1 link points. c) Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA#1 top R-BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes.
Page 130 Rigging procedures 18. Using another full Kara ight-case, repeat steps (p.128) to 16 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are assembled. 19. Secure the loudspeaker assembly to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material (not included).
Page 131 2. Bring an empty Kara ight-case to the rigging location and remove the lid. 3. Remove the top Kara (KARA#3 for example) from the Kara below (KARA#2 for example) by removing the four KARA#2 top R-BLP from their link holes and re-inserting them into their storage holes.
Page 132 Lift up and turn KARA#2 arms pointing up. b) Align the front and rear link points between KARA#2 and KARA#3. c) Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA#2 bottom R-BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes.
Page 133 Rigging procedures 9. If the last enclosure to be placed in the ight-case is not attached to the KARA-MINIBU (KARA#4), apply steps (p.131), (p.132), (p.135), and (p.135) for KARA#4 and then apply the procedure a new time from step (p.131) for array KARA#1-3.
Page 134 11. Remove the platform from KARA#1 as follows: a) Remove both KARA-MINIBU front R-BLP. b) If KARA-ANGARMEX are attached to the platform, remove both T-BLP from them. Otherwise, remove both KARA- MINIBU rear R-BLP. c) Separate the platform from KARA#1.
Page 135 Rigging procedures 12. Close the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure): a) Remove the front top R-BLP from its link hole, slide the front arm up, rotate it down, and lock it in place by re- inserting the R-BLP into its storage hole.
Page 136: Connection To La AmpliEd Controllers
1+/1- 2+/2- Four-channel CA-COM output 2W CH(A) 2W CH(B) Four-channel CA-COM output for one Kara and two subwoofers 2WAY SUB1 SUB2 For passive loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output. For active loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of sections in parallel on the output.
Page 137 Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors. One-channel speakON output 1+/1- Two-channel speakON output CH(1) SP-Y1 CC4FP CH(2) 1+/1- 2+/2- Four-channel CA-COM output SPK1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 138: Corrective Maintenance
Name Reference Distributor Set of 6-point 1/4" sockets R.360NANO FACOM Torque screwdriver (2 - 10 N.m) A.404 FACOM riveting pliers Y.103B FACOM 3 mm hex wrench 10 mm wrench blue threadlocker compressed air blower Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 139: Kara
Corrective maintenance Kara Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate, follow the order outlined here. HF DRIVER KR HPBC34 HF DRIVER DIAPHRAGM KR HSBC34 CONNECTOR PLATE LF SPEAKER KR HPPH85 FINS GRILL Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 140 Corrective maintenance FRONT AND REAR RIGGING PINS KR PIN621 REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE FRONT HANDLES AND PINS RIGGING PLATE G03359 Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 141 * The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 (Kit reconing 8'' ). Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. 3 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 142 * The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 (Kit reconing 8'' ). Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. 7 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 143 Ø5/16" with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. 5 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 144 Kit 10 pins short round head screws & rivets ×20 ×10 S142 M4×10 rivet ball-locking pin Ø5/16" with lanyard Disassembly Procedure 1. Remove the two screws securing the handle to the cabinet. 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 145 2. Remove the two lock nuts and the two screws securing the handle to the rigging element. 5 mm 3. Remove the lock nut securing the steel tab to the rigging element. Make sure the ball-locking pins are removed. 10 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 146 1. Position the steel tab on the screw. Position the at side of the steel tab toward the rigging element. 2. Secure the steel tab to the rigging element with the lock nut. 10 mm 5 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 147 3. Position the handle on the enclosure and start driving the screws by hand. 4. Secure the handle to the rigging element with the two lock nuts and the two screws. 5 mm 5 N.m 5 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 148 Corrective maintenance 5. Secure the handle. 5 mm 5 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 149 FRONT HANDLE AND PINS (p.143) Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. 5 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 150 For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern. If the speaker gasket is damaged, remove and replace it. 5 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 151 For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern. 3 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 152 For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Tighten the screws following a star pattern. 5 N.m 5 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check (p.46) procedures. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 153 KitDiaphragm for HP BC34II (3'' driver - 8 ohms) ×1 ×4 1438 S1438 diaphragm kit for 3" driver - 8 ohms (with shims) M4×14 hex Prerequisite Connector plate removed. CONNECTOR PLATE (p.151). HF driver removed. HF DRIVER (p.152). Exploded view Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 154 Tighten the screws in the same order with the torque screwdriver. Use the 3 mm hex bit and set the torque to 3.5 Nm. What to do next Perform the Acoustical check (p.46) procedures. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 155: Sb18
Corrective maintenance SB18 Exploded view In order to operate, follow the order outlined here. LF SPEAKER KR HPBC182 GRILL RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 PROTECTIVE COVER Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 156 * The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 (Kit reconing 8'' ). Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. 3 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 157 M6×30 hex M6×35 Torx speaker gasket kit * The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 (Kit reconing 8'' ). Prerequisite Grill disassembled. GRILL (p.156). Disassembly Procedure 1. Remove the plate. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 158 Corrective maintenance 2. Remove the screws securing the speaker. 5 mm 3. Remove the speaker from the enclosure and disconnect the speaker cables. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 159 1. Stick the gasket on the cabinet. 2. Connect the speaker cables and position the speaker in the enclosure. 3. Secure the speaker. Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern. 5 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 160 Corrective maintenance 4. Secure the plate. Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 161 For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T-shaped head screws & rivets ×20 ×10 S142 M4×10 rivet ball-locking pin Ø5/16" with lanyard Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 162 Corrective maintenance Disassembly Procedure 1. Remove the ve screws securing the protective cover to the cabinet. 2. Remove the screw securing the steel tab. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 163 Corrective maintenance Reassembly Procedure 1. Insert the pin in the storage hole. 2. Position the steel tab on the screw. Position the at side of the steel tab toward the cabinet. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 164 Corrective maintenance 3. Secure the steel tab to the cabinet. 5 N.m 4. Secure the protective cover with the ve screws. 7 N.m 3 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 165: M-Bump
Corrective maintenance M-BUMP Disassembly and Reassembly procedures D/R - LASER SUPPORT PLATE KR MBUMPLAS D/R - RIGGING PINS KR PIN621 D/R - RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 166 For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T-shaped head screws & rivets ×20 ×10 S142 M4×10 rivet ball-locking pin Ø5/16" with lanyard Exploded view Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 167 For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws & rivets ×20 ×10 S142 M4×10 rivet ball-locking pin Ø5/16" with lanyard Exploded view Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 168 M6×20 hex For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Exploded view Refer to APPENDIX A (p.187) for inclinometer / laser device mounting procedure. 5 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 169: M-Bar
Corrective maintenance M-BAR Disassembly and Reassembly procedures RIGGING PINS KR PIN665 Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 170 Ø3/8" with M4×10 rivet lanyard The S122 and S188 are not used in this procedure. Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 171: Kara-Minibu
Corrective maintenance KARA-MINIBU Disassembly and Reassembly procedures D/R - LASER SUPPORT PLATE KR MBUMPLAS Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 172 M6×20 hex For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Exploded view Refer to APPENDIX A (p.187) for inclinometer / laser device mounting procedure. 5 N.m 5 mm Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 173: Kara-Minibuex
Corrective maintenance KARA-MINIBUEX Disassembly and Reassembly procedures RUBBER FEET KR SB18IPAT RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 174 Kit 10 pins long T-shaped head screws & rivets ×20 ×10 S142 M4×10 rivet ball-locking pin Ø5/16" with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 175 D/R - RUBBER FEET Tools • torque screwdriver • T30 Torx bit Repair kit KR SB18IPAT Kit SB18i 4 pads ×4 runner Ø25 mm Save the screws and fasteners for reassembly. Exploded view 3 N.m Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 176: SpeciCations
Specications Kara specications Description 2-way modular WST enclosure, bi-amplied by LA4X / LA8 / LA12X Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 55 Hz - 20 kHz ([KARA]) Maximum SPL 141 dB ([KARA]) Nominal directivity horizontal: 110° symmetric vertical: dependent upon the number of elements and the line source curvature Transducers LF: 2 ×...
Page 177 Specications Kara dimensions 730 mm / 28.7 in 250 mm / 9.8 in 482 mm / 19 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 178 Rigging components steel with anti-corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C IP55 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 179 Specications SB18 dimensions 707 mm / 27.8 in 750 mm / 29.5 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 180 Rigging components high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 181 Specications SB28 dimensions 700 mm / 27.6 in 1300 mm / 51.2 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 182 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). KS28 dimensions 702 mm / 27.6 in 1340 mm / 52.8 in 1351 mm / 53.2 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 183 Specications M-BUMP specications Description Bumper for ying or stacking KARA/SB18 2 × Ø19 mm shackles WLL 3.25 t Weight (net) 25 kg / 55 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating M-BUMP dimensions 750 mm / 29.5 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 184 4 axis with safety pin Weight (net) 1.3 kg / 2.9 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating M-JACK dimensions 144 mm / 5.7 in 265 mm / 10.4 in 80 mm / 3.1 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 185 Specications KARA-ANGARMEX specications Description 2 angle bar extension for KARA bumper 2 × Ø4.8 × 18mm rivets 2 M4 × 12mm allen bolts Weight (net) 0.6 kg / 1.3 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating KARA-ANGARMEX dimensions 80.3 mm / 3.16 in 14.4 mm / 0.57 in...
Page 186 Description pullback plate for Kara 1 × Ø19 mm shackle WLL 3.25 t Weight (net) 6 kg / 13 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating KARA-PULLBACK dimensions 668 mm / 26.3 in Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 187: Appendix A: Installing An Inclinometer
Inclinometer mounting About this task A laser support plate has been integrated inside the M-BUMP and the KARA-MINIBU for optional inclinometer/laser device mounting. Three models are compatible: TEQSAS LAP-TEQ PLUS (part of the L-Acoustics TECH TOOLCASE - refer to the TECH TOOLCASE Product spec sheet), TEQSAS LAP-TEQ (legacy model) and KSG RECLINE Compact.
Page 188 2. Unscrew the four Torx bolts from the laser support plate (T20 bit, 7 mm hex key). 3. Mount the sensor on the laser support plate with laser lens towards the M-BUMP / KARA-MINIBU slits. 4. Screw the 4 Torx bolts to the sensor and plate (T20 bit, 7 mm hex key, 3 N.m / 27 in.lb 5.
Page 189: Appendix B: Flown Array Options And Site Angle Setting
Using M-BUMP M-BUMP rigging options L-Acoustics recommends 5 different rigging options to y the M-BUMP for arrays containing Kara and/or SB18 enclosures. It is possible to use 0, 1, or 2 M-BAR and 1 or 2 rigging points (see gure below).
Page 190 Option 2 offers a small setting range. Option 4 enlarges the setting range for negative site angles in rear extension conguration and positive site angles in front extension conguration (see gure below). For option 4, it is recommended to position both shackles in holes 0 and 16. Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 191 KARA-PULLBACK setup safety limits The KARA-PULLBACK accessory mounts to the bottom enclosure of a Kara array to allow setting the site angle down to -90° and obtain a pullback conguration. However, this limit depends on the composition of the array as shown in the table below.
Page 192: Using Kara-Minibu
L-Acoustics recommends 4 different rigging options to y the KARA-MINIBU with arrays containing Kara and/or SB18 enclosures. It is possible to use 1 or 2 hang points and to include the KARA-MINIBUEX accessories (see gure below). Always refer to the mechanical data and warning indications provided in...
Page 193 (holes 1-17). The hole numbering convention is shown in the gures below. For rigging options 1 and 3 the KARA-MINIBU site angle will also depend on the size and shape of the array (number of enclosures and inter-enclosure angles). Refer to Soundvision Software for site angle calculation.
Page 194 KARA-PULLBACK setup safety limits The KARA-PULLBACK accessory attaches to the bottom enclosure of a Kara array to allow setting the site angle down to -90° so as to obtain a pullback conguration. However, this limit depends on the composition of the array as shown in the table below.
Page 195: Appendix C: Stacked Array Options And Site Angle Setting
The congurations shown in the gures below are purely indicative. Refer to Modeling and safety (Kara standalone array) (p.90) or Modeling and safety (SB18/Kara mixed array or an SB18 standalone array) (p.113) for setup safety limits. Rear extension congurations Front extension congurations...
Page 196 Array site angle setting The site angle of the stacked Kara array will be determined by the angle of the bottom enclosure in the range from -15° to +5°. Install both KARA-ANGARMEX angle arm extensions (also included in the M-JACK package) to obtain angles from -7.5°...
Page 197: Using Kara-Minibu
Using KARA-MINIBU Stacking platform conguration The KARA-MINIBU can be used as a horizontal stacking platform along with two KARA-MINIBUEX extension bars. The platform can be set in front or rear extension conguration as shown in the gures below (refer to Array site angle setting (p.198) for bottom Kara angle setting).
Page 198 Array site angle setting The site angle of the stacked Kara array will be determined by the angle of the bottom Kara enclosure, settable between -15° and +5°. Install both KARA-ANGARMEX angle arm extensions to obtain angles from -7.5° to -15°. The table below...
Page 199 The safety pins part of the shackles have an integrated locking system. The gure below presents the removal and insertion procedures. Always put the safety pin in locked position before use. Safety pin removal and insertion procedures Unlock Remove / Insert Lock Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
Page 200 8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2.7 Ω load Use the more detailed L-Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length and gauge based on the type and number of enclosures connected. The calculation tool is available on our website: https://www.l-acoustics.com/en/installation/tools/...
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