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- Page 1 EN | VERSION 2.0 | 06/16/21 USER‘S MANUAL K&F SPECTRA 212...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.1 Components 3.2 Connectors and Controls 3.3 Accessories 3.4 Dimensions Technical Specifications 4.1 K&F SPECTRA 212 N Specifications 4.2 K&F SPECTRA 212 XW Specifications Measuring Diagrams 5.1 SPECTRA 212 N 5.1.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 5.1.2 Line source, vertical directivity 5.1.3 Point source, horizontal directivity... - Page 4 11.1 Setup 1: 1x SPECTRA 212 Point Source in Full Range Mode 11.2 Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212 point source with additional subwoofer 11.3 Setup 3: 2× K&F SPECTRA 212 line source in full range mode 11.4 Setup 4: 3× SPECTRA 212 line source with additional subwoofer...
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Page 5: Introduction
If the SPECTRA 212 speaker is used together with accessories that restrict the use specified in here, those restrictions will apply. © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 2.0... -
Page 6: Product Description
Separate K&F power amplifiers are required for driving the SPECTRA 212. The connection system and the optionally available K&F rigging system allow for creating and suspending either a horizontal line of up to six SPECTRA 212 or a vertical array of up to four SPECTRA 212. -
Page 7: System Requirements
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 System requirements Recommendation: K&F PLM+ 20k44 (SystemAmp, ProRental) K&F PLM+ 12k44 (SystemAmp, ProRental) Recommendation: K&F D200:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F D200:4 K&F D120:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F D80:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F SystemRack: © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 2.0... -
Page 8: Items Included
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Items Included • K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker (1 item) • User's manual (1 item) Components Housing grille Inspection opening for identifying the orientation of the VariQ unit (operating-mode iden- tification) handle Connector panel ‘Camlock'-fixture for transportation cover... -
Page 9: Accessories
K&F SPECTRA 212 flybar for a vertical array. Weight: 4.5 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Subdapter For mounting a K&F SPECTRA 212 onto a K&F subwoofer Weight: 3.1 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector for a single strand suspension of a K&F SPECTRA 212 array, in conjunction with... - Page 10 16.06.2021 06/16/21 K&F SPECTRA 212 Transport Cover Transport with castors for the safe transport of a K&F SPECTRA 212 loudspeaker and for a more comfortable setup of a vertical K&F ###var### array. Weight: 11.3 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Protective Cover Weatherproof protective cover for the trans- port of a K&F SPECTRA 212 loudspeaker.
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Page 11: Dimensions
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F VIDA L Load Adapter Used for mounting on a ‘K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector Horizontal’ or ‘K&F SPEC- TRA 212 Flybar Connector vertikal’. Dimensions 460 mm [18.110 inch] 229.7 mm [9.044 inch] 15° 456.4 mm [17.968 inch]... -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Technical Specifications K&F SPECTRA 212 N Specifications Passive 3-way system, 2-way active equalized, LF bass reflex, Concept MF Closed, HF waveformer horn loaded K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie (recommended) Supported amplifiers K&F SystemRack (supported) -
Page 13: K&F Spectra 212 Xw Specifications
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F SPECTRA 212 XW Specifications Passive 3-way system, 2-way active equalized, LF bass reflex, Concept MF Closed, HF waveformer horn loaded K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie (recommended) Supported amplifiers K&F SystemRack (supported) Frequency range @-10 dB 70 Hz –... -
Page 14: Measuring Diagrams
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Measuring Diagrams SPECTRA 212 N 5.1.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90°... -
Page 15: Point Source, Horizontal Directivity
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 5.1.3 Point source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°... -
Page 16: Line Source, On-Axis Frequency Response
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5.1.5 Line source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 5.1.6 Point source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Page 16 of 39 Version 2.0... -
Page 17: Spectra 212 Xw
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 XW 5.2.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°... -
Page 18: Point Source, Horizontal Directivity
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5.2.3 Point source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°... -
Page 19: Line Source, On-Axis Frequency Response
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 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) © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 2.0 Page 19 of 39... -
Page 20: Safety Instructions
Planning must be performed and responsibility be taken by qualified person- nel only. K&F SPECTRA 212 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. -
Page 21: Protecting The Speakers, Reliability
K&F SPECTRA 212 Protecting the Speakers, Reliability Be sure to connect the K&F SPECTRA 212 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. -
Page 22: Operating Modes
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 212 at shipment. On request, the SPECTRA 212 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«... -
Page 23: Determining The Selected Operating Mode
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 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«... -
Page 24: Midrange/Tweeter Unit Orientation
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 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. -
Page 25: The Position Of The Operating-Mode Switch
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 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 • Switch in left position:... -
Page 26: Changing The Operating Mode
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 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. - Page 27 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 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 NOTICE too far might result in loosening the connection cable.
- Page 28 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 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.
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Page 29: Setting The Operating-Mode Switch
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 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 • Orientation: Black mark Point-Source Mode •... -
Page 30: Horizontal And Vertical Arrays
06/16/21 Horizontal and vertical arrays You can fly K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers either separately or as an array. With an array of K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers, you can choose between horizontal (A) and vertical (B) orientation. Horizontal array: 6 x K&F SPECTRA 212 Vertical array: 4 x K&F SPECTRA 212... -
Page 31: Wiring
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Wiring • Before connecting your SPECTRA 212 speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all fad- NOTICE ers 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. -
Page 32: Initial Operation
NOTICE amplifiers. • Wire your K&F SPECTRA 212 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. -
Page 33: Setups And Use Cases
K&F SPECTRA 212 Setups and Use Cases The K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker is designed as a midrange/tweeter system. When using it as a main sound-reinforcement system, we recommend using an additional K&F subwoofer. Our recommendation is using K&F subwoofers from the K&F NOMOS range. -
Page 34: Setup 2: 1× K&F Spectra 212 Point Source With Additional Subwoofer
Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212 point source with ad- ditional subwoofer If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212 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 SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. -
Page 35: Setup 3: 2× K&F Spectra 212 Line Source In Full Range Mode
26. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. When wiring your system, ensure correct Terminal assignment pinout (see page 31). You can oper- ate up to three K&F SPECTRA 212 in parallel. The resulting overall load impedance is 2.7 ohms per channel. -
Page 36: Setup 4: 3× Spectra 212 Line Source With Additional Subwoofer
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 11.4 Setup 4: 3× SPECTRA 212 line source with additional subwoofer Presets: K&F SystemAmp: SPECTRA 212 LS LCut With a cluster of 3 setup, enable the switchable Cluster of 3 filter in the Input EQ of the K&F SystemAmp. -
Page 37: Maintenance
The K&F SPECTRA 212 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 212 is not designed for prolonged use in corrosive envi- ronments. -
Page 38: Disposal
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 SPECTRA 212 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 14.1 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 &... -
Page 39: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 EC Declaration of Conformity © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 2.0 Page 39 of 39... - Page 40 THANK CHOOSING K&F. KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstrasse 14 · D-30179 Hannover Phone +49 (0)511 969970 www.kling-freitag.de · info@kling-freitag.de...
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