2.1 Intended Use 2.2 System requirements 2.3 Items Included 2.4 Overview of PIA M Parts 2.5 PIA M Dimensions 2.6 PIA M Dimensions (incl. wall mount) 2.7 Technical Specifications 2.8 Measuring Diagrams 2.8.1 Directivity in bass-reflex mode 2.8.2 Directivity in cardioid mode 2.8.3 Bass reflex mode Frequency Response...
User's Manual K&F PIA M Introduction Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNUNG ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause VORSICHT minor injuries or damage.
The Kling & Freitag PIA M is a passively isolated 3-way high-performance line-array speaker with variable directivity in the high and low frequency ranges. The PIA M has been designed for mobile use as well as for stationary installations with a focus on superior yet discreet ap- pearance.
K&F PIA M PIA M 11.08.2022 08/11/2022 Items Included • 1 x K&F PIA M speaker • 1 x user guide Overview of PIA M Parts M10 bore for fastening mount- ing hardware (same at the top and the base) Cover plates, rotatable by 180°,...
User's Manual K&F PIA M 2.8.3 Bass reflex mode Frequency Response Bass reflex mode, frequency response ‘on axis’ Frequency response FR Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) 2.8.4 Cardioid mode Frequency Response Cardioid mode: frequency response ‘on axis’...
• 2 x spacers K&F stand sleeve M10 x 30 (incl. mounting material) Allows for mounting the PIA M onto a speaker stand. Included: • 1 x stand sleeve feat. M10×30 thread •...
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User's Manual K&F PIA M K&F M10×35 eyebolt for suspending a PIA M and for use as a safety eyelet. Color: silver Please remember! TIPP Two M10×35 eyebolts are required for suspending a PIA speaker; this is because you need to fasten the speaker to a second eyebolt for safe- ty purposes.
Planning must be performed and responsibility be taken by qualified person- nel only. K&F PIA M speakers are to be flown by qualified personnel (riggers) only! Refer to the relevant accessory manuals for safety and handling instructions with regard to your installation options and further details.
User's Manual K&F PIA M Speaker Preparation Adjusting the Vertical Directivity 1. Remove lock pin at the rear panel. 2. Move lever to the desired po- sition. 3. Restore the lock pin to secure the entire setup. 25° 5° 15°...
User's Manual K&F PIA M PIA M 11.08.2022 08/11/2022 Selecting Bass-Reflex or Cardioid Modes To select either bass-reflex or cardioid operation, you need to configure both of the rear-panel HINWEIS cardioid-chamber cover plates for the specific operating mode. Doing so will open the bass- reflex or cardioid chambers, respectively.
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User's Manual K&F PIA M Bass-reflex operation: Cardioid operation: • PIA M BR FR (full range) • PIA M Cardio FR (full range) • PIA M BR LCut (low cut) • PIA M Cardio LCut (low cut) Operating-mode checklist Bass reflex operation...
Mounting the PIA M Wall Bracket Risks imposed by falling parts WARNUNG • Be sure to mount the PIA M vertically! • Note you must not install the wall mount at the ceiling. • Before installation, consider the load-bearing capacity, strength, and structure of the wall.
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User's Manual K&F PIA M 2. Mount the base / top plates sup- plied with the PIA M wall mount as shown. 3. Don’t tighten the M10×50 screw yet—the fastening bracket should still be movable. 4. Repeat the procedure with the second plate.
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User's Manual K&F PIA M PIA M 11.08.2022 08/11/2022 5. Install four anchors according to the adjacent drawing [red measurements]. Be sure to leave sufficient space between the anchor head and the wall, so you are able to place the wall mount behind the anchor head.
User's Manual K&F PIA M Mounting the PIA MTruss Adapter Set Required Tools Allen key (size 6) Before mounting the truss adapter, be sure to configure the cardioid cover plate as need- TIPP ed; rotating the cardioid cover plate might not be possible after installation! See chapter »Selecting Bass-Reflex or Cardioid Modes«...
User's Manual K&F PIA M PIA M 11.08.2022 08/11/2022 7. Screw the M12 nut with spring washer and washer onto the bolt and tighten 8. Secure the screw connection us- ing butterfly nut [E]. 9. Repeat the procedure to mount the other truss adapter on the opposite side of the speaker.
User's Manual K&F PIA M Mounting the TV Spigot Required Tools Allen key (size 6) 1. Screw the TV spigot into the M10 thread of the base / top and tighten it. Secure it using the supplied Locktix® lock washer and the O- ring.
PIA M. 3. Screw a K&F M10×35 eyebolt into the exposed upper M10 thread on the rear panel. 4. Suspend the PIA M from eyebolt at the top using an approved steel cable or chain suitable for this purpose.
User's Manual K&F PIA M Wiring • Before connecting your K&F PIA M speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all faders HINWEIS and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire size based on the cable length.
PIA M 11.08.2022 08/11/2022 Pinout The PIA M speaker has a rear connector panel featuring two recessed SpeakOn ports and one Phoenix terminal all of which are connected in parallel. Initial Operation • Switch off all devices and turn down all volume controls on the mixing console and the HINWEIS amplifiers.
K&F woofer. We recommend using subwoofers from our K&F NOMOS or K&F PASSIO SUB ranges. Example configurations: 1 x K&F PIA M and • 1 x K&F NOMOS LS2 •...
User's Manual K&F PIA M PIA M 11.08.2022 08/11/2022 Transportation and Storage Store the product in a dry place. Also, transport under dry conditions only. During prolonged storage, ensure sufficient ventilation. Avoid vibrations during transport. Avoid mechanical stress during transport and storage, so the product is not damaged.
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