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  • Page 1 SB6i owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0 Distribution date: November 25, 2022 © 2022 L-Acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to do preventive maintenance......................15 Rigging part inspection........................... 16 Mechanical system overview........................16 Acoustical check............................. 18 Rigging procedures............................21 Tools..............................21 Wall- or ceiling-mounting SB6i with SB6i-onCW..................21 Connection to LA amplied controllers........................ 25 Cabling schemes for SB6i........................25 Cabling SB6i............................27 Corrective maintenance............................. 30 Introduction.............................30 Exploded views............................
  • Page 4 D/R - Trapdoor..........................32 D/R - LF speaker...........................33 Specications..............................34 SB6i..............................34 SB6i-onCW............................35 APPENDIX A: Recommendation for speaker cables....................36 APPENDIX B: Specications for custom rigging....................37...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment. L-Acoustics is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected.
  • Page 6 This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    LF efciency. How to use this manual The SB6i owner's manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design, implementation, preventive and corrective maintenance of the SB6i system. It must be used as follows: 1.

  • Page 8: Revision History

    Refer to the LA2Xi / LA4X / LA7.16i / LA12X owner's manual for detailed instructions about the whole cabling scheme, including modulation cables and network. Rigging elements SB6i-onCW On-wall or on-ceiling mounting accessory with silent blocks for SB6i SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 9 Refer to the Soundvision help. Refer to the LA Network Manager help. System component illustrations Cables 2 × 2.5 mm² cable custom 2-point speakON cable Rigging accessories SB6i-onCW Software applications Soundvision LA Network Manager SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 10: Electro-Acoustical Description

    0 dB 0 ms Connectors IN LINK SB6i 1 × 4-point terminal block with push-in connection Internal pinout for L-Acoustics subwoofers Terminal block points IN + IN - Transducer connectors LF + LF - SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 11: Rigging System Description

    Rigging system description SB6i SB6i can be mounted on a wall or a ceiling using the inserts on the back to secure dedicated rigging accessories. Risk of acoustic leaks Always put the placeholder screws back when the inserts are not used.

  • Page 12: Rigging Elements

    Rigging system description Rigging elements SB6i-onCW SB6i-onCW is a rigging interface for mounting one SB6i on a wall or on a ceiling. It is composed of: • two surface-mounting plates • four silent blocks • fasteners for assembly and safety...

  • Page 13: Mechanical Safety

    Mechanical safety Mechanical safety The SB6i rigging system complies with EN 62368-1: 2014 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment — Part 1: Safety requirements. The deployments described in this manual achieve a safety factor of 5. SB6i conguration rigging accessory...

  • Page 14: Loudspeaker ConGurations

    Loudspeaker congurations SB6i in standard conguration Deployed in a standard conguration, an SB6i system operates with an omnidirectional directivity pattern over the nominal bandwidth of the SB6i enclosure. The [SB6_60], [SB6_100], and [SB6_200] factory presets provide the subwoofer system with an upper frequency limit at 60 Hz, 100 Hz, and 200 Hz respectively, in order to optimize the acoustic coupling with a main full-range system.

  • Page 15: Inspection And Preventive Maintenance

    Rigging part inspection (p.16) on each rigging part. Use the Mechanical system overview (p.16) to identify critical parts of the system. If any parts are damaged, contact your L-Acoustics representative for further instructions. Acoustics Perform the Enclosure check (p.18). Perform the Listening test (p.20) to detect any degradation in sound quality.

  • Page 16: Rigging Part Inspection

    • fasteners used for assembling two products together such as ball-locking pins, rigging axes, and safety pins • rigging plates mounted on enclosures and their rigging screws • screens mounted on enclosures This inspection procedure covers only L-Acoustics products. To inspect other products that are part of the lifting chain, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Prerequisite Perform the inspection in a well-lit environment.
  • Page 17 Inspection and preventive maintenance SB6i mounted on a wall or ceiling with SB6i-onCW safety screws are tightened silent blocks are not loose mounting screws are not loose SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 18: Acoustical Check

    6. Press the OK key or the encoder wheel to launch the ENCLOSURE CHECK. The amplied controller generates short sinusoidal signals simultaneously for each connected output. The amplied controller displays the results for each output. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 19 • a percentage of variation from the expected range (found in NOK and UNDEF results) • the number of operational transducers out of the total Low variations from the expected range are acceptable: displayed percentage can be different from 0 and all transducers considered operational. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 20 One or more enclosure produces a high-pitched, leaking air sound. Possible cause • Placeholder screws are missing. Procedure Visually inspect the screws on both sides of the enclosures. Secure placeholder screws in the empty inserts. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 21: Rigging Procedures

    6-point 1/4" sockets RL.NANO1 / R.360NANO FACOM torque screwdriver (2 - 10 N.m) A.404 FACOM Wall- or ceiling-mounting SB6i with SB6i-onCW type of deployment wall-mounting ceiling-mounting rigging accessories SB6i-onCW, including: • surface-mounting plates • 4 M6×35 Torx screws •...
  • Page 22 2. Secure the surface-mounting plate on the wall or on the ceiling, using the four spacers. The washers can be added behind the spacers if the wall or ceiling is not perfectly at. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 23 Rigging procedures 3. Remove the four placeholder screws from the back of SB6i. 4. Mount the silent blocks to SB6i with the four M6×35 Torx screws. 5 N.m 5. Prepare the cabling. Refer to Cabling SB6i (p.27). 6. Mount the assembly on the surface-mounting plates.
  • Page 24 Rigging procedures 7. Slide towards the bottom of SB6i to secure the assembly. 8. Tighten the four safety screws and make sure the assembly is stable. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 25: Connection To La AmpliEd Controllers

    1+/1- For passive loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output. For active loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of sections in parallel on the output. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 26 Connection to LA amplied controllers Two-channel speakON output custom cable 2.5 mm² cable 1+/1- 2+/2- 2.5 mm² cable SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 27: Cabling Sb6I

    This procedure describes how to connect the input cable to the enclosure. If the enclosure must be connected in parallel, replace the protective plug with the extra cable gland and proceed identically for both cables. Procedure 1. Remove the two screws from the enclosure. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 28 2 × 2.5 mm² cable Refer to the cable manufacturer documentation for the wire color code. 4. Push the wires into the terminals. If necessary, use a small tool in the hole the terminal to unlock it. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 29 5. Secure the connector sealing plate to the enclosure. Apply a torque of 1 N.m. 1 N.m What to do next To remove the cables, use the small tool to unlock the terminals and pull on the wires. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 30: Corrective Maintenance

    D/R - Trapdoor (p.32) • D/R - LF speaker (p.33) For advanced maintenance, contact your L-Acoustics representative. Tools and consumables Before performing maintenance on this product, make sure all the tools listed are available. References are given for ® FACOM products in this table.

  • Page 31: Exploded Views

    Corrective maintenance Exploded views In order to operate, follow the order outlined here. Each assembly refers to the corresponding Disassembly/Reassembly (D/R) procedure and the necessary repair kit. Trapdoor LF speaker G03694 SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 32: Disassembly And Reassembly Procedures

    ×10 S100086 M5×16 Torx Prerequisite Place SB6i upside-down on a at surface. Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. Use a at plastic tool as a lever to remove the trapdoor.

  • Page 33: D/R - Lf Speaker

    For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. If no new screws are available, use blue threadlocker. Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern. 3 N.m 4 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check (p.18) procedures. SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 34: SpeciCations

    Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). SB6i dimensions 360 mm / 14.2 in 99 mm / 3.9 in 104.2 mm / 4.1 in SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 35: Sb6I-Oncw

    Specications SB6i-onCW specications Description On-wall or on-ceiling mounting accessory with silent blocks for SB6i Weight (net) 1.1 kg / 2.4 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating SB6i-onCW dimensions 58 mm / 2.3 in 19 mm / 0.75 in 210 mm / 8.27 in...

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Recommendation For Speaker Cables

    8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2.7 Ω load Use the more detailed L-Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length and gauge based on the type and number of enclosures connected. The calculation tool is available on our website: https://www.l-acoustics.com/installation-tools/...

  • Page 37: Appendix B: SpeciCations For Custom Rigging

    Take into consideration the number of inserts used, weight and center of gravity of enclosure(s), and resulting action forces. Prevent screws from loosening (threadlocker, spring washer...). SB6i has 12 threaded M6 inserts available for rigging. Ultimate Tensile Strength 1160 N...
  • Page 38 Specications for custom rigging 222 mm / 8.74 in 38 mm / 1.5 in 210 mm / 8.27 in 25 mm / 0.98 in SB6i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 39 L-Acoustics 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 63 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com...

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