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X218WFD
July 2021

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  • Page 1 User’s manual X218WFD July 2021...
  • Page 2 D. The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or E. The chassis is damaged 9. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of disuse. 10. Never hang the equipment by its handle. 11. Only use manufacturer recommended accessories. Amate Audio...

  • Page 3: General Product Information

    INTRODUCTION 1.1 General product information Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. The Xcellence series combines the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control. More than 45 years’...
  • Page 4 All this process of subwoofer array sound design could be very time counsuming. In Amate Audio we worked this out to offer an accessible presets, factory available inside our Xcellence X218WFD. In addition we created a document with different physical configurations so the user can select the one which fits in the application.

  • Page 5: Technical Description

    Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected by two 2 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth. It includes two in-built lateral handles and one back handle for an easy and comfortable transport. Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 25 Hz – 18 kHz, -10dB. This extension can be done at two different crossover points: 60Hz or 80Hz. Please note that depending on the crossover point used in the subwoofer, the corresponding preset must be selected in X212AFD. Amate Audio...

  • Page 7: System Alignment

    2.8m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 60 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 8 2.1m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 80 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 9 2.8m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 60 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 10 2.1m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 80 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 11 These presets are not prealigned, so a time alignment with the satellite or line array system is recommended. There are three standard presets, and they are defined by the High Pass Filter frequency, which can be selected at 80, 90 or 100Hz: LPF80 Standard LPF90 Standard LPF100 Standard Amate Audio...
  • Page 12 Only one subwoofer is needed to compensate for the energy of the other two radiating to the front. Then, the cabinet facing to the back (to the stage) should be located in the centre of the column. Amate Audio...
  • Page 13 X212AFD HPF60 FLAT X212 HPF60 NEARFIELD HPF60 LONGTHROW CARD60 LPF60 X212 X212AFD HPF60 FLAT X212 HPF60 NEARFIELD HPF60 LONGTHROW CARD90 LPF90 X102FD HPF90 FLAT X102 X102FD HPF90 LONGTHROW Fig.7. Correspondence of rear and front presets for cardioid applications Amate Audio...
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the internal set-up of the cardioid presets, the threshold level (limiter) of the front facing subwoofers must be: a) reduced by -5 dB when using [LPF60 X212] b) reduced by -4 dB when using [LPF80 X212] Amate Audio...
  • Page 15 When placing the subwoofers in a cardioid configuration keep a distance to walls of at least 60 cm in order not to affect the radiation of the central reversed cabinet. Fig.12. Back energy rejection at 40 Hz / 50 Hz / 63 Hz Amate Audio...

  • Page 16: Control And Connection Panel

    When signal is present again, the system will go automatically into normal mode. • Mute: (Red) The system is muted (amplifiers are disabled). The system can be muted from the PC remote control or from the touchscreen. Amate Audio...
  • Page 17 (DSPStudio) and for audio signal input via Dante audio networking. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on remote connection. The two connectors are interconnected by means of an internal switch, so they can be used interchangeably and allow the chain connection of several boxes.

  • Page 18: Parallel Connection

    INPUT signal to the second unit and thus sequentially for further units. All of the units in this chain must be switched on. Fig.14. Parallel connection for the X218WFD (signal). You can link several units. Amate Audio...
  • Page 19 Do not connect more than two X218WFD units using the AC Mains link connector. Do not connect Xcellence series units in parallel using PowerCon-PowerCon without earth. Fig.16. Parallel connection for the X218WFD (mains). You can link up to two units. Amate Audio...

  • Page 20: Overvoltage Protection

    The X218WFD incorporates a M10-M20 socket on their upper side for the attachment of a pole for point source cabinets, like the X102FD or a stacking frame (FR-X210 for X210 cabinets). On the lateral side it incorporates a M10 thread for a stacking frame (FR-X212 for X212AFD cabinets). Amate Audio...
  • Page 21 X218WFD July 2021 Fig.17. M10-M20 socket on X218WFD Fig.18. Pole mount on X218WFD using M20 socket Fig.19. M10 thread on X218WFD Amate Audio...
  • Page 22 X218WFD July 2021 7.2 Stacking with X212AFD FR-X212 optional accessory stacking X212AFD with X218WFD. See “FR- X212 user’s manual” for more information. Fig.20. FR-X212 frame stacking Amate Audio...
  • Page 23 X218WFD July 2021 Fig.21. FR-X212 stacking system Amate Audio...
  • Page 24 X218WFD July 2021 7.3 Stacking with X210 The FR-X210 is an optional accessory for stacking the X210 with X218WFD. See “FR- X210 user’s manual” for more information. Fig.22. FR-X210 stacking frame Fig.23. FR-X210 stacking system Amate Audio...
  • Page 25 X218WFD July 2021 7.4 Stacking with X208 The FR-208R is an optional accessory for stacking the X208 with X218WFD. See “FR- 208R user’s manual” for more information. Fig. 24. FR-208R stacking frame Fig. 25. FR-208R stacking system Amate Audio...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    • Check that the signal cables are in good condition and connected at both ends • The mixer output level must not be at minimum. • Check that the mixer channel is not Muted. Amate Audio...
  • Page 27 • Should you have changed the PIN and forgotten it, follow these steps: Turn the system off. Turn the system on. When the display shows the word "Initializing", press anywhere on the touch screen during at least 5 seconds. The PIN will be restored to its default value "1234". Amate Audio...

  • Page 28: Technical Features

    Weight (net) 99 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet (connection/link) Material Multilayer birch plywood, steel front grilles with acoustic grey cloth Finish Hi-resistance black Polyurea coating Amate Audio...
  • Page 29 2.0.0 and newer. A.1 Main screen Just after turning on the loudspeaker unit, a first screen shows the: Amate Audio’s logo, firmware version and the processing version. Once the system is initialized, a welcome screen shows a picture of the system and the serial number.

  • Page 30: Settings Screen

    IP: Configuration of the Ethernet’s module in order to enable communications • with our control software DSP Studio. SETTINGS: Other unit’s parameters configuration • INFO: Detailed system information and system status • BACK: Go back to main screen • Amate Audio...

  • Page 31: Audio Sub-Menu

    Push on the Memory box for choosing one available. Push on Memory name for naming it. After the previous steps, push on Save button for writing on the DSP the memory • BACK: Go back to settings screen Amate Audio...
  • Page 32 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, so is necessary to set up a fixed IP address. We recommend using the same values shown in the top image for the loudspeaker unit. In the control PC/laptop we recommend using with the same subnet mask and IP 192.168.0.1. Amate Audio...
  • Page 33 X218WFD July 2021 Amate Audio...

  • Page 34: Settings Sub-Menu

    Auto: The energy saving mode will be enabled automatically after three minutes without input signal C. SWEEP: Diagnosis mode. The loudspeaker will emit a frequency sweep. D. Backlight: Three backlight intensities: MAX (Maximum), MED (Medium), MIN (Minimum) On the next page: PREVIOUS ENGLISH BACK Amate Audio...
  • Page 35 Push on it for unlocking the unit. A.7 INFO sub-menu Here we can find advanced information about the unit, as well as the most relevant configurations parameters. Amate Audio...

  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: “AMATE AUDIO S.L.” Manufacturer’s Address: C/ Perpinyà 25, Polígon Industrial Nord 08226 Terrassa, (Barcelona), SPAIN Brand: “AMATE AUDIO” Product: Active speaker systems with DSP. Audio apparatus for professional use Name: Xcellence X218WFD Safety: IEC 60065-01 + A1...
  • Page 37 Perpinyà, 25 · Polígon Industrial Nord · 08226 Terrassa T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2021 by Amate Audio S.L.

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