3.2 Connectors and ControlsI 3.3 Accessories 3.4 Optional Accessories 3.5 Dimensions Technical Specifications 4.1 K&F SPECTRA 212i N Specifications 4.2 K&F SPECTRA 212i XW Specifications Measuring Diagrams 5.1 SPECTRA 212i N 5.1.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 5.1.2 Line source, vertical directivity 5.1.3 Point source, horizontal directivity...
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10.1 Setup 1: 1x SPECTRA 212i Point Source in Full Range Mode 10.2 Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212i point source with additional subwoofer 10.3 Setup 3: 2× K&F SPECTRA 212i line source in full range mode 10.4 Setup 4: 3× SPECTRA 212i line source with additional subwoofer...
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Introduction Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNING ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause CAUTION minor injuries or damage.
06/16/21 Product Description The SPECTRA 212i is a compact 3-way, convertible line array speaker with equalization in two ways. Separate K&F power amplifiers are required for driving the SPECTRA 212i. The SPECTRA 212i is a variant of the SPECTRA 212 model optimized for stationary installations.
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Accessories The SPECTRA 212i is specifically designed for stationary installations. Adding the appropriate K&F mounting accessories allows for achieving the following: Name Use case Includes 1 x SPECTRA 212i Suspension of up to K&F SPECTRA 212i...
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User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Name Use case Includes Allows for suspending a cluster with two 1 x SPECTRA 212i speakers in point- cluster plate fly source mode. K&F SPECTRA 212i 1 x flybar incl. fixing horizontal cluster flying Recommended for use material with SPECTRA 212i N.
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5.2.5 Line source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 5.2.6 Point source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Page 20 of 41 Version 1.0...
Planning must be performed and responsibility be taken by qualified person- nel only. K&F SPECTRA 212i speakers are to be flown by qualified personnel (riggers) only! For instruc- tions for flying speakers, handling arrays, pickpoint tables, and other information, refer to the relevant accessory manuals.
16.06.2021 06/16/21 Protecting the Speakers, Reliability Be sure to connect the K&F SPECTRA 212i speaker to a K&F SystemAmp or a K&F SystemRack. NOTICE Never feed audio at excessive levels to the speaker. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc.
Operating Modes The speakers can be operated either in point-source or line-source mode. The line-source mode is the default mode of the SPECTRA 212i at shipment. On request, the SPECTRA 212i is also available in point-source mode. You can change the operating mode by rotating the VariQ midrange/tweeter unit and adjust- ing a mode switch on the connector panel (see the »Changing the Operating Mode«...
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Determining the Selected Operating Mode The selected operating mode is determined by two factors: • The mounting direction of the VariQ midrange/tweeter unit • The position of the operating-mode switch To achieve optimum sonic results, make sure that the »Midrange/Tweeter Unit Orientation«...
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 7.3.1 Midrange/Tweeter Unit Orientation Look at the side panel of the speaker to identify the position of the VariQ unit. There is an opening in the grid show- Color mark ing a color mark. Black : line source The K&F VariQ unit is installed...
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7.3.2 The position of the operating-mode switch The position of the operating-mode switch must match the orientation of the VariQ unit. Line-Source Mode • Switch position right • Orientation: Black mark Point-Source Mode •...
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Changing the Operating Mode To rotate the midrange/tweeter unit in order to change the operating mode, you need to re- move the grille and loosen two locking screws. In addition, use the switch at the rear panel to change between point source and line source operation.
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User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 4. Grasp the waveformers of the K&F VariQ unit with both hands and lift the unit upwards from the cabinet right until you can rotate it. Note that lifting the VariQ unit...
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User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 8. Replace the previously removed screws to fasten the K&F VariQ unit. Hand-tighten the screws. 9. Align the grille properly (with the company logo at the front-panel bottom) and replace it. 10. Replace the grid screws [A].
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7.4.2 Setting the Operating-Mode Switch 11. Move the switch to the required operating-mode setting. Make sure the switch position matches the orientation of the VariQ unit. Line-Source Mode • Switch position right •...
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User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Wiring • Before connecting your SPECTRA 212i speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all NOTICE faders and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire gauge with regard to the cable length.
NOTICE amplifiers. • Wire your K&F SPECTRA 212i systems as described in this manual. • Switch on the devices in the following order: first the mixing console, then the controller and finally the power amplifiers! Be sure to observe this power-up sequence at all times.
Setup 1: 1x SPECTRA 212i Point Source in Full Range Mode To operate the K&F SPECTRA 212i as a point source in full-range mode, set up the speaker as described in the »Changing the Operating Mode« chapter on page 27. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack.
Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212i point source with ad- ditional subwoofer If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212i as a line source in combination with a subwoofer, be sure to configure the VariQ unit properly. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F Sys- temAmp or K&F SystemRack.
»Changing the Operating Mode« chapter on page 27. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. When wiring your system, ensure correct pinout (see page 32). You can operate up to three K&F SPECTRA 212i in parallel. The resulting overall load impedance is 2.7 Ohm per channel.
100 Hz. If you prefer a lower frequency (for example, the subwoofer and the top will be located relatively far apart from each other), you might want to select the full-range mode for the K&F SPECTRA 212i while feeding the subwoofers in 60-Hz mode. Suggested configurations include: (3x) K&F SPECTRA 212i...
The K&F SPECTRA 212i system is protected against the effects of unfavorable temporary weather conditions, etc.; despite, be sure to store, transport, and use the accessories in dry en- vironments only. The K&F SPECTRA 212i is not designed for prolonged use in corrosive envi- ronments.
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 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 &...