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Amate Audio ENGLISH 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General Amate Audio would like to thank you for your confidence in our KEY Series. We suggest you to read the following instructions carefully in order to obtain the best performance. 1.2. Features and presentation...
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Fig.1. KEY (passive) connectors 2.2. Configurations 2.2.1. Full Range Stereo configuration Connect each output of the amplifier LEFT/RIGHT each cabinet using independent wires. Fig.2. Full range stereo configuration KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Note: when using this configuration, make sure to use a LPF (Low pass filter) on the subwoofer unit (refer “LPF12 accessory”). Fig.4. Passive with subwoofer configuration KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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DSP with a low pass filter for the subwoofer units and a high pass filter for the full-range cabinets. Fig.6. Bi-amplified with subwoofer configuration (option 2) KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
(A) for use with a standard 35mm tripod. Do not use the tripod on non-flat floors and be careful not to raise the cabinet too high on the tripod, as it may become unstable. Fig.8. Full range cabinet with tripod KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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By this way, cancellations will be avoided and a higher acoustic pressure level will be obtained. KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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3.7.1. KEY8, KEY10, KEY12 and KEY15 horizontal flying with “U-BL” bracket The UB-L is an optional accessory for wall mounting (horizontal orientation). Please, refer to “UB-L user’s manual” to get more information. Fig.12. UB-L wall-stand KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Amate Audio 3.7.2. KEY8, KEY10, KEY12 and KEY15 flying with ACR-M8 eyebolts These models provide several M8 flying points. Their correct will permit flying horizontal vertical position. Fig.13. KEY8 rigging points Fig.14. KEY10 rigging points KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Amate Audio Fig.15. KEY12 rigging points Fig.16. KEY15 rigging points KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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3.7.4. KEY8, KEY10, KEY12 and KEY15 vertical flying with “HR” bar Use HR-C or HR-C/GT flying bar for KEY8 Use HR-S or HR-S/GT flying bar for KEY10 Use HR-L or HR-L/GT flying bar for KEY12 Use HR-L or HR-L/GT flying bar for KEY15 KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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For more information refer to “HR-XX” user’s manual. 3.7.5. KEY15W and KEY18W flying These models are not prepared for flying. 3.8. KEY grille To remove the front grille, first remove the screws on the left side. Fig.19. Grille screws KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
420 mm 474 mm Depth 405 mm 440 mm Weight (net) 18,7 Kg 21,9 Kg Connectors 2 x Speakon (In/Link) Material Multilayer plywood, steel front grille with acoustic foam Finish Ecological water-base matt paint KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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(*) Referred to an amplifier with a Damping Factor of 200:1. Wire sections under 2.50 mm are completely inadvisable. For fixed installations with a 4-Ohm load, it is better to have one wire for each speaker system. It is not advisable to bridge one cabinet to another. KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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1. INTRODUCCIÓN 1.1. Generalidades Amate Audio le agradece la confianza depositada en nuestros productos de la Serie KEY. Le sugerimos lea atentamente las indicaciones que a continuación exponemos, confiando en que le serán de gran utilidad para obtener sus mejores resultados.
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Fig.1. Conexiones para serie KEY pasiva 2.2. Configuraciones 2.2.1. Configuración Full Range Estéreo Conectar cada salida del amplificador LEFT/RIGHT cada unidad, mediante mangueras, independientemente. Fig.2. Configuración Full range estéreo KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Fig.4. Configuración en pasivo con subwoofer Recuerde que en esta configuración será necesario colocar un filtro paso-bajo en las unidades subwoofer. Consulte el accesorio “LPF12”. KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Recuerde esta configuración será necesario insertar en el procesador (DSP) un filtro paso-bajo en las unidades subwoofer y un filtro paso-alto en las unidades de medios-agudos. Fig.6. Configuración bi-amplificada con subwoofer (opción 2) KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
KEY15 incorporan en su parte inferior un vaso para trípode estándar de 35mm. No utilice el trípode en superficies con pendiente, coloque caja demasiado alta, pues el sistema puede ser totalmente inestable. Fig.8. Posicionamiento con trípode KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Si no se dispone de esta altura, es conveniente utilizar el clásico trípode para cada caja y dejar las cajas de graves en el suelo. KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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3.7.1. Volado horizontal KEY8, KEY10, KEY12, KEY15 mediante accesorio “U- BL” bracket El UB-L es un accesorio opcional para colgado pared (horizontal). Para más información lea detenidamente el “Manual de usuario UB-L”. Fig.12. Soporte UB-L KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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ACR-M8 Estos modelos incorporan varios puntos de suspensión M8. Su correcta combinación permite el volado de las cajas tanto en posición horizontal como en vertical. Fig.13. Puntos rigging KEY8 Fig.14. Puntos rigging KEY10 KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Amate Audio Fig.15. Puntos rigging KEY12 Fig.16. Puntos rigging KEY15 KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Use la barra HR-C o HR-C/GT para la KEY8 Use la barra HR-S o HR-S/GT para la KEY10 Use la barra HR-L o HR-L/GT para la KEY12 Use la barra HR-L o HR-L/GT para la KEY15 KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Para desmontar la reja frontal, quite primero los tornillos del lateral izquierdo. La reja saldrá más fácilmente con la ayuda de un destornillador de punta plana, haciendo palanca en unos de los costados. Fig.19. Puntos collaje reja KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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474 mm Profundidad 405 mm 440 mm Peso (neto) 18,7 Kg 21,9 Kg Conectores 2 x Speakon (In/Link) Material Tablero multicapa, reja frontal acero con espuma Acabado Pintura a base de agua negra mate KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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Las secciones de cable inferiores a 2.50 mm deben desconsiderarse. Para instalaciones fijas con cargas a 4 Ohms, es preferible disponer de un cable por sistema de altavoces. No es aconsejable "puentear" las cajas entre sí. KEY Series (Passive). Version 1.2 Sept16...
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