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ARES8a HQ
USER'S MANUAL V1.0
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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ USER’S MANUAL V1.0 AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ 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 ARES8a HQ 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 ARES8a HQ and ARES8a HQ hardware are conform to the CE registration. Tests standard: IEC60065:2001+A1 and EN60065:2002+A1:2006 EN55013:2001+A1/2003+A2:2006...

  • Page 4: System Component

    3.2 ARES8a HQ ARES8a HQ is a two way speaker-dual 8’’ with 1,4’' driver- line array system is suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications from small to medium scale concerts or theaters where sound quality is crucial. ARES8a HQ is a real line source respecting all WST criterias.
  • Page 5 3.3 LOW END 3.3.1 B18a HQ ARES8a HQ can be used with the B18a HQ, self-powered flying bass, lowering the combined system operating range down to 40Hz. The B18a HQ is also suitable to sub array application and short distance sub application.
  • Page 6 3.3.2 S serie The S serie subwoofers are the ideals companions for the ARES8a HQ. Especially S21 and S18. Use one S18 for one ARES8a HQ or one S21 for two ARES8a HQ. AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ Page USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 7 3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER The original ARES8a HQ back amp cover protect the system from direct rain and direct sunshine. Ambient temperature and amplifier temperature are related but not the same! (amplifier start limiting at 75°c) ARES8a HQ bumper is suitable for...
  • Page 8 Encoder Signal LED Preset description 4.1 VOLUME Turning the rotative encoder give direct access to volume change. The signal led blink while changes are being made. The four LEVEL/PRESET led display the level adjustment: AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ USER’S MANUAL Page...

  • Page 9: Preset Selection

    (low end re enforcement goes up with cabinets number) and distance (high end loss with increasing distance). Attention: ARES8a HQ user have to select the right preset. ARES8a HQ won’t change it itself. User also have to select the right preset whenever doing Easefocus prediction.
  • Page 10 The first out of the packaging box setup will go through two simple steps, open the front lug to connect to the next ARES8a HQ and then connect the angle plate. All the angle can be set at 0° for storage or follow an Easefocus prediction in case of immediate use.
  • Page 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 In order to do the first setup in the AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ flight case, the first ARES8a HQ must be connected to it as to another ARES8a HQ.
  • Page 12 The hoist’s hook will connect to the right pin point of the bumper as predict by Easefocus. The bumper can be store in the AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ flight case. The bumper can be placed manually on top of ARES8a HQ stack or by using the hoist to minimise man power.
  • Page 13 The bumper link to ARES8a HQ as another ARES8a HQ: -Lay the bumper on top of ARES8a HQ. It secure. -Pin front lug. -Pin rear according to Easefocus prediction (0° or 5°). Bottom ARES8a HQ pin has to be remove with a minimal hoist tension.
  • Page 14 ARES8a HQ down till the right angle is reach. Last step is to lift the ARES8a HQ 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 15 4.4 WIRING Audiofocus power and signal cables with the appropriate section, length and connectors for passive and active speaker are recommended Connect power and signal cables as describe on the technical drawing. Make sure the preset, volume are right. Check the signal output before application and lifting.
  • Page 16 4.5 TIME ALIGNEMENT While ARES8a HQ are phase align with S series, we highly recommend to measure the phase alignement at the cross-over region at 100Hz with FFT software like Smaart or Systuning to delay or not the system to compensate the different distance path between both sources.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Remove the cover if any liquid hit it, let it dry. If you need to clean it, use no agressive product for synthetic material. You want to have regular check of the general aspect of the cabinet. Wood paint part can be clean with maintenance furniture product, metal part with a microfiber. AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ Page USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    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 ARES8a HQ Page USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 19 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. 6 CONTACT AND LINK www.audiofocus.eu info@audiofocus.eu www.facebook.com/AudiofocusPage/ www.facebook.com/groups/AUDIOFOCUS/ AUDIOFOCUS ARES8a HQ Page USER’S MANUAL...

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