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April 2022

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  • Page 1 User’s manual April 2022...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    NITID S12 Apr 2022 Safety Instructions 1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device. 2. Keep and follow these instructions 3. Heed all warnings 4. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety.
  • Page 3 Apr 2022 1. INTRODUCTION General Amate Audio would like to thank you for your confidence in our NITID Series. We suggest you to carefully read the following instructions in order to obtain the best results in performance. Features and presentation ...

  • Page 4: Control And Connection Panel

    Fig. 1. Presets for S12 2. CONTROL AND CONNECTION PANEL The S12 control panel contains the following elements: A) TOUCHSCREEN: Displays information about the System status: current preset, amplifier status and signal input level. Allows the user to configure the system: Preset selection, Delay, Gain, Limiter, ECO mode on/off, Front LEDs on/off, etc.
  • Page 5 NITID S12 Apr 2022 IMPORTANT: Please always use balanced microphone cable with the following pin assignment: 1= Shield (Ground) 2= Live (+) 3= Return (-) Fig. 2. S12 control and connection panel Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 NITID cabinets to an unearthed mains supply or by using an unearthed mains cable E) AUTHENTICATION QR CODE: This QR code is a smart label that ensures that the product is an original Amate Audio product. To verify the authenticity, please follow the instructions in the following link: http://www.amateaudio.com/en/product-authentication/ 3.

  • Page 7: Mounting And Installation

    4. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Flying an S12 system is easy, fast and secure. To perform any operations related to flying the system, read the present document, and act on the warnings and advice given.
  • Page 8 Fig. 6. Use with subwoofer or tripod 4.3. Asymmetrical and rotatable horns The S12 incorporates an asymmetrical dispersion horn which will optimise coverage. To rotate the horn, unscrew the frontal grille, and then, unscrew the four fixing screws of the horn. Rotate it 180 degrees taking care of the wires. Screw the horn again and finally place the frontal grille in its right position.
  • Page 9 NITID S12 Apr 2022 50º 50º LONG THROW 100º Nearfield SHORT THROW 100º Fig. 7. Vertical position 4.3.2. Horizontal-Positioned Cabinets (Flown and aiming to the audience) We need wide coverage (100º) for the closest listeners and narrow coverage for the distant audience.
  • Page 10 Rotatable logo All grille’s logo can be rotated. Stage monitor use The wedge shape of S12 allows for use as onstage monitor without the need of incorporating any other accessory. Remember to use the MONITOR preset in this case. Amate Audio...
  • Page 11 Fig. 13. HR-LU and HR-LU/GT flying bar for S12 4.6.2. Vertical flying with SP-WHR The SP-WHR is an optional accessory for mounting on wall (vertical orientation) one unit of S12. Refer to “SP- WHR instructions manual” for more information. Fig. 14. SP-WHR bracket for S12...
  • Page 12 NITID S12 Apr 2022 4.6.3. Flying with ACRM8 The S12 provides several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the flying in vertical position or horizontal position. Horizontal flying 3&6 or 4&7 or 1&8 or 2&9 (front rigging points)

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Check that the AC mains is between the rated AC (85 to 265VAC) If AC is correct, the power module might need servicing. Contact support.  If the screen lights up, but remains with the Amate Audio logo, the DSP board might need servicing. Contact support.

  • Page 14: Technical Features

    NITID S12 Apr 2022 6. TECHNICAL FEATURES Analog Audio Input Sensitivity +8dBu – 1.94V Impedance 50kbalanced Mains Supply Type Univ. switch mode power supply Nominal input 85-265 VAC/45-65 Hz Average current draw 3.7 A AD/DA converters 24 bit / 48 kHz...
  • Page 15  16.7 Million of colours 1. Main screen After turning on the system a first loading screen show up the Amate Audio’s logo. The built-in gyroscope can adapt the orientation of the screen elements to the loudspeaker position. When the boot process is completed, the following elements are shown:...
  • Page 16 NITID S12 Apr 2022 A. Loudspeaker model B. Mute button It mutes the audio output without turning off the amplification stage, so when the process is reverted the speaker delivers the audio immediately. C. Preset button Quick access to the preset selection menu. The icon gives info at a first glance: It shows what preset is currently applying.
  • Page 17 NITID S12 Apr 2022 Info menu has four pages. In the first page, Status summarizes the unit status with the following options:  Normal: Normal behaviour  Mute: Mute is enabled  Standby: The unit is waiting for signal  Protect: Failure in the amplification stage The tilt indication is not available in the presence of signal at the input.
  • Page 18 NITID S12 Apr 2022 Settings Non-audio settings. Advanced Advanced configuration parameters enabled for qualified users. 2.1. Audio menu o Preset Factory preset selection When loading a preset with a set of audio parameters (EQ, delay,…) customised by the user, a pop-up will show up asking for confirmation to hold the user audio parameters.
  • Page 19 NITID S12 Apr 2022 o EQ Input parametric multiband equalizer control. There are available five parametric peaking filters. Pushing on the upper-right corner gear enables the advanced eq menu, where each parametric can be customised for: Frequency, gain, bandwidth. There is an option to bypass each filter.

  • Page 20: Frontal Led

    NITID S12 Apr 2022 o ECO Amplifier stage power behaviour configuration. ON: The amplifier stage is always active at full power for a quick amplified signal delivery. STANDBY: The amplifier stage power is in standby mode, so no signal output thought the unit is active.
  • Page 21 The pattern PIN can be reset anytime. Just hold the finger on the screen when unit boots on the Amate Audio logo. When boot finish the pattern have been reset to default. 2.3. Advanced menu o Sweep Acoustic test.

  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

    NITID S12 Apr 2022 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY In accordance with EN 45014:1998 Manufacturer’s Name: “AMATE AUDIO S.L.” Manufacturer’s Address: C/ Perpinyà 25, Polígon Industrial Nord 08226 Terrassa, (Barcelona), SPAIN Brand: “AMATE AUDIO” We declare under our own responsibility that: Product: Active speaker systems with DSP.
  • Page 23 T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa T. +34 93 736 23 90 – F. +34 93 786 47 00 Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2022 by Amate Audio S.L.

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