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X208 / X215W

X218W3K / X18T /

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May 2017

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Page 1 User’s manual Manual de usuario X208 / X215W X218W3K / X18T / X21T May 2017...
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 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General product information Amate Audio thank you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. The Line Array Xcellence models combine the benefits of their high quality sound transducers, the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control.
Page 4 3) The deviation from a flat wavefront must be less than λ/4 at the highest operating frequency (this corresponds to less than 5 mm curvature at 16kHz). This third condition can be explained through our property waveguide. Thanks to some complex mathematical calculations we have obtained a component which is Amate Audio...
Page 5 5) There are limits given the vertical size of each cabinet and their relative tilt angles. In our case the maximum tilt angle (between cabinets) is 10º. Fig.4. Tilt angle between cabinets (10º maximum) Amate Audio...
Page 6 The horizontal coverage is 110º and the vertical coverage is defined by the frequency and the height of the array. Fig.5. Limits of Fresnel-Fraunhofer Regions We can create a chart with some of the basic configurations and their performance regarding wave propagation. Amate Audio...
Page 7 2400W amplifier for low-mid range. 600W amplifier for mid-high range. 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate. DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters). Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping. Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V). Ethernet connectivity. Amate Audio...
Page 8 Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V). Two 18” long-excursion woofers in neodymium, 4.5” voice coil and demodulation rings to reduce distortion and the transitory response. Birch plywood construction. Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological. Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth. Amate Audio...
Page 9 78Hz-18kHz (-10dB). It has 3000W continuous amplification (2400W + 600W), thermal protection, short circuit protection at the output, maximum power limiters on each channel, and protection against mains overvoltage. The DSP includes some presets which can be Amate Audio...
Page 10 ARC+: Maximum curved boxes, i.e. 5º or more degrees between cabinets (for nearfield application) [FREQUENCY RANGE] FR: Full-range. Frequency response down to 78Hz SW: Frequency response down to 90Hz (for subwoofer use) Example: [4FLAT_FR]: 4 boxes / flat configuration / full-range Amate Audio...
Page 11 1) 4 x X208 FLAT without subwoofers P1 [4FLAT_FR] 2) 4 x X208 FLAT with subwoofers P2 [4FLAT_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 3) 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED without subwoofers P3 [4ARC-_FR] 4) 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED with subwoofers P4 [4ARC-_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] Amate Audio...
Page 12 P6 [4ARC+_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 7) 4 x X208 FLAT + 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED without subwoofers P7 [8FLAT_FR] P9 [8ARC-_FR] 8) 4 x X08 FLAT + 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED with subwoofers P8 [8FLAT_SW] P10 [8ARC-_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] Amate Audio...
Page 13 10) 4 x X208 FLAT + 4 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º with subwoofers P8 [8FLAT_SW] P12 [8ARC+_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 11) 2 x X208 STANDARD CURVED 0º- 5º without subwoofers P13 [2ARC-_FR] 12) 2 x X208 STANDARD CURVED 0º- 5º with subwoofers P14 [2ARC-_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] Amate Audio...
Page 14 May 2017 13) 2 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 6º- 10º without subwoofers P15 [2ARC+_FR] 14) 2 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 6º- 10º with subwoofers P16 [2ARC+_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 2.3. Control and Connection panel Fig.8. X208A control and connection panel Amate Audio...
Page 15 • Always follow the polarity if the 4-pole connector o 1+/1-: LF+/LF- o 2+/2-: HF+/HF- Misusing the slave output for X208P may lead to serious damage for all involved equipment, and will not be covered by the Warranty. Amate Audio...
Page 16 Always use mains power cable supplied manufacturer. Never connect the Xcellence Line Array cabinets to an unearthed mains supply or by using an unearthed mains cable. 2.4. Dimensions Fig.9. X208 cabinet. External dimensions Amate Audio...
Page 17 PowerCon. High resistance weatherproof bi-component coating. The front face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth. It includes in-built black painted stainless steel rigging hardware and handles for an easy and comfortable transport. Fig.10. X215W external dimensions Amate Audio...
Page 18 4ARC+_FR, 8FLAT_FR, 8ARC-_FR, 8ARC+_FR, 2ARC-_FR, 2ARC+_FR presets, the X215W must operate in negative polarity. LPF90+3 90Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF90+6 90Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF100+3 100Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
Page 19 +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF110+6 110Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF120+3 120Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF120+6 120Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
Page 20 • -24dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -24dB of its maximum power • -12dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -12dB of its maximum power • Clip: The amplifier is delivering its maximum output power The connection panel has the following parts: Amate Audio...
Page 21 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
Page 22 80Hz; LPF80+3 means low pass filter at 80Hz with +3dB boost at 44Hz and CARD90/100/110 means cardioid polar pattern when used in combination with two other X218W3K subwoofers. The X218W3K is connected using the XLR balanced connectors. Mains supply is through PowerCon. Amate Audio...
Page 23 2ARC-_SW, 2ARC+_SW presets, the X218W3K must operate in positive polarity. When the X218W3K is used in conjunction with the X208 in 4FLAT_FR, 4ARC-_FR, 4ARC+_FR, 8FLAT_FR, 8ARC-_FR, 8ARC+_FR, 2ARC-_FR, 2ARC+_FR presets, the X218W3K must operate in negative polarity. LPF90 90Hz low pass filter Amate Audio...
Page 24 May 2017 LPF90+3 90Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz LPF100 100Hz low pass filter LPF100+3 100Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz LPF110 110Hz low pass filter LPF110+3 110Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 44Hz Amate Audio...
Page 25 +3dB boost at 44Hz CARD90 (Cardioid polar pattern when used with LPF90 preset) CARD100 (Cardioid polar pattern when used with LPF100 preset) CARD110 (Cardioid polar pattern when used with LPF110 preset) Fig.14. X218W3K PRESET options Amate Audio...
Page 26 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
Page 27 (>250VAC), so it will remain under protection until this condition is solved. Revise your connections and mains power installation and consider that other equipment connected to this line may have been damaged. I) AC MAINS INPUT/LINK: Mains supply connection via PowerCon. • Blue connector for AC in. Amate Audio...
Page 28 It is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to vibrations and humidity with black Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth. The X21T includes four in-built lateral handles for an easy and comfortable transport. Amate Audio...
Page 29 2ARC+_SW presets, the X21T must operate in positive polarity. When the X21T is used in conjunction with the X208 in 4FLAT_FR, 4ARC-_FR, 4ARC+_FR, 8FLAT_FR, 8ARC-_FR, 8ARC+_FR, 2ARC-_FR, 2ARC+_FR presets, the X21T must operate in negative polarity. LPF80 Low pass filter at 80Hz Amate Audio...
Page 30 +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF90 Low pass filter at 90Hz LPF90+3 Low pass filter at 90Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF100 Low pass filter at 100Hz LPF100+3 Low pass filter at 100Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz Amate Audio...
Page 31 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 LPF110 Low pass filter at 110Hz LPF110+3 Low pass filter at 110Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz LPF120 Low pass filter at 120Hz LPF120+3 Low pass filter at 120Hz with +3dB boost at 40Hz Amate Audio...
Page 32 • -24dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -24dB of its maximum power • -12dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -12dB of its maximum power • Clip: The amplifier is delivering its maximum output power The connection panel has the following parts: Amate Audio...
Page 33 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
Page 34 50Hz; LPF110+3 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF110+6 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+3 means low pass filter at 120Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+6 means low pass Amate Audio...
Page 35 The DSP system can also store up to 23 other presets, depending on user requirements. ATTENTION: : When the X18T is used in conjunction with the X208 in 4FLAT_SW, 4ARC-_SW, 4ARC+_SW, 8FLAT_SW, 8ARC-_SW, 8ARC+_SW, 2ARC-_SW, 2ARC+_SW presets, the X18T must operate in positive polarity. Amate Audio...
Page 36 +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF80+6 Low pass filter at 80Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF90+3 Low pass filter at 90Hz with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF90+6 Low pass filter at 90Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
Page 37 +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF100+6 Low pass filter at 100Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz LPF110+3 Low pass filter at 110Hz with +3dB boost at 50Hz LPF110+6 Low pass filter at 110Hz with +6dB boost at 50Hz Amate Audio...
Page 38 • Standby: (Orange) This led is lit when the equipment is set in Low Power Consumption mode. This mode can only be set through the PC connection. Amate Audio...
Page 39 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
Page 40 (8.5 m at 40Hz). Fig.22. Traditional polar pattern of a subwoofer at 40Hz Amate Audio...
Page 41 (for X218W3K). Only subwoofer needed compensate for the energy other two radiating to the front. Then, cabinet facing to the back stage) should be located in the centre of the column. Fig.24. Cardioid configuration for X215W subwoofer Amate Audio...
Page 42 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 Fig.25. Cardioid configuration for X218W3K subwoofer Fig.26. Cardioid configuration for X21T subwoofer Amate Audio...
Page 43 The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF100] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD100] preset. c) The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF110] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD110] preset. Amate Audio...
Page 44 [CARD110] preset. e) The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF120+3] preset and the back facing subwoofer must be driven with [CARD120] preset. [LPF90+3] [CARDIOID] [LPF90+3] Fig.28. Cardioid presets for X215W subwoofer Amate Audio...
Page 45 May 2017 [LPF80+3] [LPF90+3] [LPF100+3] [LPF110+3] [LPF120+3] [CARD80] [CARD90] [CARD100] [CARD110] [CARD120] [LPF80+3] [LPF90+3] [LPF100+3] [LPF110+3] [LPF120+3] Fig.29. Cardioid presets for X18T subwoofer [LPF90] [CARD90] [LPF90] [LPF100] [CARD100] [LPF100] [LPF110] [CARD110] [LPF110] Fig.30. Cardioid presets for X218W3K subwoofer Amate Audio...
Page 46 Fig.32. Back energy rejection at 40Hz / 50 Hz / 63Hz IMPORTANT: If the user wants to adjust its own cardioid preset there is a specific manual to do it. Please, contact the sales department of Amate Audio for more information.
Page 47 AC Stacking output connector (this is the maximum number of units that can be linked). Nevertheless, we recommend to link two units whenever is possible. Do not connect Xcellence Line Array series units in parallel using PowerCon- PowerCon without earth. Amate Audio...
Page 48 Generally the cause of such an anomaly tends to be a neutral voltage drop or incorrect connection of the equipment to 400V supply. Whenever the overvoltage LED lights up, check the tension of the electrical phases: other devices in the sound system are also at risk of electrical fault and severe damage. Amate Audio...
Page 49 Do not fly systems from unsafe structures. All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken with regards to public safety.
Page 50 (depending on the gravity centre of the configuration). The shackle can be also hung on the elevation motor of the system. Fig.38. Flying configuration The numbers on the central bar are those corresponding to Ease Focus3 calculations. Amate Audio...
Page 51 7º, 8º, 10º). Set the back guide between back lateral structures cabinet that is placed above. Lock guides with the safety pins. Fig.40. X208 Flying. Flat Line Array (Cabinet 1 Back Guide = 10º) (Cabinet 2/3/4 Back Guide = 0º) Amate Audio...
Page 52 (Cabinet 1 Back Guide = 10º) (Cabinet 2/3/4 Back Guide = 5º) 10.3. X215W Flying Units are joined through the built-in guides of each cabinet. Use points 1 and 2 to block the system. Fig.42. X215W Flying, two units Amate Audio...
Page 53 Follow section 10.2 to fly the rest of X208 units (choose between a flat line array or a curved line array). We recommend 1-2 units of X215W for each 4 units of X208. FA-X208/215 Fig.44. X208 + X215W flying with FA-X208/215 accessory Amate Audio...
Page 54 10.6. X208 + X18T Flying It is useful to fly low frequency reinforcement units on the top of the system, as they are the heaviest enclosures. Place the subwoofers and cabinets as has been explained in KR-18T user’s manual. Amate Audio...
Page 55 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 Fig.46. X208 + X18T flying with KR-18T accessory 11. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION (SUBWOOFERS) The X218W3K and X21T incorporate a M10 base-plate on their upper side for the attachment of a stacking frame (FR-X210 / FR-X208) Amate Audio...
Page 56 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 Fig.47. X218W3K and X21T socket The X18T incorporates a M20 base-plate on its upper side for the attachment of a standard 35mm diameter bar. Fig.48. X18T socket Amate Audio...
Page 57 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 12. FLYING & STACKING ACCESSORIES a) X208 Flying You need: TA-X208R frame b) X208 + X215W Flying You need: TA-X210R flying frame FA-X208/215 flying adaptor Amate Audio...
Page 58 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 c) X208 + X210 Flying You need: TA-X210R flying frame FA-X208/210 flying adaptor d) X208 Stacking on X218W3K You need: FR-X208 stacking frame Amate Audio...
Page 59 X210/X215W/X218W3K/X18T/X21T May 2017 e) Flying X208 + X18T You need: TA-X208R flying frame KR-18T rigging kit f) Stacking X208 + X18T You need: FR-X18 stacking frame KR-18T rigging kit Amate Audio...
Page 60 If we do not put a delay on the subwoofer cabinets we may notice a dramatic cancellation in the frequency range being shared by both cabinets or in the crossover frequency between the subwoofer units and the top units. Fig.50. Magnitude and phase response of the complete unaligned system (with no delay) Amate Audio...
Page 61 IMPORTANT: If the user wants to adjust its own system there is a specific manual to do it (“Time alignment in PA systems”). Please, contact the sales department of Amate Audio for more information. Amate Audio...
Page 62 Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection/link Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance Polyurea paint Rigging Black painted stainless steel hardware Amate Audio...
Page 63 178mm Width 684 mm Depth 522 mm Weight (net) 22 Kg Connectors SPEAKON +1/-1 LOW / +2/-2 HIGH Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance Polyurea paint Rigging Black painted stainless steel hardware Amate Audio...
Page 64 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging Black painted stainless steel hardware Amate Audio...
Page 65 104.5 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging ----------- Amate Audio...
Page 66 75.8 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging ----------- Amate Audio...
Page 67 44.1 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2 x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet connection (input/link) Material Birch plywood, Steel front grilles with grey acoustic cloth Finish Hi-resistance weatherproof Polyurea paint Rigging ----------- Amate Audio...
Page 68 • Check there is no light intensity regulator in the same AC circuit as the unit. ALWAYS connect the sound and light circuits in different phases. Overvoltage LED light (RED) • Check that the mains voltage is within the limits (230+/-10%), 50/60 Hz Amate Audio...

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