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  • Page 1 Sokar owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0 Distribution date: June 5, 2023 © 2023 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

    Sokar..............................14 Sokar-inW.............................. 15 Soka-Screen............................16 Mechanical safety.............................17 Loudspeaker congurations..........................18 Sokar colinear source..........................18 Sokar ultra-shallow colinear source with low-frequency element..............19 Sokar with SB6r..........................19 Sokar with SB10r..........................22 Rigging procedures............................25 Tools..............................25 Mounting Sokar in a wall with Sokar-inW....................26 Connection to LA amplied controllers........................ 33 Cabling schemes for Sokar........................
  • Page 4 Soka-Screen............................43 APPENDIX A: Recommendation for speaker cables....................44 APPENDIX B: Specications for custom riggings....................45...

  • 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

    A broadband preset provides extension down to 60 Hz and 124 dB of SPL. For vocal reinforcement, or when closely coupled with a subwoofer, such as SB6r or SB10r, Sokar can be driven with the 100 or 200 Hz presets, offering very- high output of 130 dB or 133 dB respectively.

  • Page 8: Revision History

    This symbol noties the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation or operation of the product. This symbol noties the user about complementary information or optional instructions. Revision history version number publication date modication Jun. 2023 Initial version. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 9: System Components

    Software for remote control and monitoring of amplied controllers 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 Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 10 System components Rigging accessories Sokar-inW Screens Soka-Screen Software applications Soundvision LA Network Manager Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 11: Electro-Acoustical Description

    Electro-acoustical description Electro-acoustical description Directivity Sokar generates a horizontal directivity pattern of 140° and a vertical directivity pattern of +5°/-21° in J-shape (> 2 kHz). Dispersion is dependant on the installation environment. Preset description [SOKA] [SOKA_60] [SOKA_200] outputs channels routing...

  • Page 12: Connectors

    Electro-acoustical description Connectors LINK Sokar is provided with a connector sealing plate with two cable glands for 2.5 mm cables. Pass the cables through the cable glands before connecting them to the screw terminals. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 13 Electro-acoustical description Secure the connector sealing plate to protect the connector. Internal pinout for L-Acoustics 2-way passive enclosures Screw terminal points IN + IN - Transducer connectors Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 14: Rigging System Description

    Sokar Sokar is the recessed version of the Soka enclosure and is designed for in-wall congurations. Four M6 inserts are available at the back of Sokar to secure Sokar-inW for in-wall congurations. Risk of acoustic leaks Always put the placeholder screws back in place when the inserts are not in use.

  • Page 15: Sokar-Inw

    Rigging system description Sokar-inW Sokar-inW is a rigging accessory for mounting one Soka in a wall. Sokar-inW is secured to the drywall using the xing clamps. Sokar-inW is provided with a tether for secondary safety. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 16: Soka-Screen

    Soka-Screen is an acoustically transparent screen for in-wall congurations with Sokar and Sokar-inW. Soka-Screen is secured to the assembly using four barbed push fasteners. Soka-Screen can be secured to Sokar-inW using the tether and the provided M4x12 Torx screw for additional safety. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 17: Mechanical Safety

    Mechanical safety Mechanical safety The Sokar 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. Sokar conguration rigging accessory...

  • Page 18: Loudspeaker ConGurations

    The [SOKA] preset delivers a reference frequency response in medium throw applications. The Sokar enclosure is driven by the LA2Xi / LA4X / LA7.16i / LA12X amplied controllers. Reduced maximum SPL or drive capacity with LA2Xi: refer to the LA2Xi owner's manual.

  • Page 19: Sokar Ultra-Shallow Colinear Source With Low-Frequency Element

    Sokar, SB6r, and SB10r are driven by LA2Xi / LA4X / LA7.16i / LA12X. Sokar with SB6r Closely coupled With SB6r and the preset [SB6_200], the bandwidth of the Sokar system is extended down to 32 Hz. The preset [SOKA_200] provides optimal frequency coupling with the low-frequency element. max.
  • Page 20 Soka = 1.9 ms SB6i = 0 ms Coupled With SB6r and the preset [SB6_100], the bandwidth of the Sokar system is extended down to 29 Hz. The preset [SOKA] provides optimal frequency coupling with the low-frequency element. max. 1.7 m / 5.6 ft...
  • Page 21 Loudspeaker congurations Separated With SB6r and the preset [SB6_60], the bandwidth of the Sokar system is extended down to 29 Hz and the contour is reinforced by 6 dB at 50 Hz (peak low-end SPL). The preset [SOKA_60] provides optimal frequency coupling with the low-frequency element.

  • Page 22: Sokar With Sb10R

    Sokar with SB10r Closely coupled With SB10r and the preset [SB10_200], the bandwidth of the Sokar system is extended down to 29 Hz and the system contour is reinforced by 4 dB at 50 Hz. The preset [SOKA_200] provides optimal frequency coupling with the low- frequency element.
  • Page 23 Loudspeaker congurations Coupled With SB10r and the preset [SB10_100], the bandwidth of the Sokar system is extended down to 27 Hz and the system contour is reinforced by 4 dB at 50 Hz. The preset [SOKA] provides optimal frequency coupling with the low-frequency element.
  • Page 24 Loudspeaker congurations Separated With SB10r and the preset [SB10_60], the bandwidth of the Sokar system is extended down to 25 Hz and the system contour is reinforced by 5 dB at 50 Hz. The preset [SOKA_60] provides optimal frequency coupling with the low- frequency element.

  • Page 25: Rigging Procedures

    Other manufacturers can be used. name reference distributor set of 6-point 1/4" sockets RL.NANO1 / R.360NANO FACOM torque screwdriver (2 - 10 N.m) A.404 FACOM level trim clip removal pliers Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 26: Mounting Sokar In A Wall With Sokar-Inw

    Rigging procedures Mounting Sokar in a wall with Sokar-inW type of deployment wall-mounting rigging accessories Soka inWall, including: • Sokar enclosure • Sokar-inW rigging accessory • Soka-Screen • cardboard cutting template additional material 4 M6x25 Torx screws (provided) 1 M4x12 Torx screws (provided)
  • Page 27 Rigging procedures Assembly Procedure 1. Cut the drywall. Use the cardboard template provided with Soka-Screen as a reference. min. 147.5 mm / 5.409 in max. 152.5 mm / 5.984 in Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 28 Rigging procedures 2. Remove the placeholder screws at the back of the enclosure. 3. Prepare the cabling. Refer to Cabling Sokar (p.35). 4. Secure Sokar-inW to the enclosure using the M6x25 Torx screws. 5 N.m Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 29 Rigging procedures 5. Unscrew the clamp screws until there is enough space for the drywall between the clamps and the front of the accessory. 6. Position the enclosure assembly in the drywall. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 30 Support the enclosure assembly and hold the bottom element in place against the drywall cutout while tightening the clamps. 2 N.m 4 mm c) Pull the top element and position it against the drywall. Make sure the element is aligned with the drywall. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 31 Support the enclosure assembly and hold the top element in place against the drywall while tightening the clamps. 4 mm 2 N.m 8. Secure the secondary safety tether and the tether of the screen to the top insert of Sokar-inW using the M4x12 Torx screw. 3 N.m Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 32 Rigging procedures 9. Align the barbed push fasteners with the Sokar-inW holes and push the screen into place. Press the screen from the center to the ends until the screen is fully pressed against the drywall. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 33: Connection To La AmpliEd Controllers

    1− 2− 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. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 34 Connection to LA amplied controllers One-channel speakON output custom cable 2.5 mm² cable 1+/1- Two-channel speakON output custom cable 2.5 mm² cable 1+/1- 2+/2- 2.5 mm² cable Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 35: Cabling Sokar

    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. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 36 2 × max. 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 of the terminal to unlock it. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 37 5. Secure the connector sealing plate to the enclosure. Apply a torque of 3 N.m. 3 N.m What to do next To remove the cables, use the small tool to unlock the terminals and pull on the wires. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 38: SpeciCations

    Pantone 426 C IP55 Peak level measured at 1 m under free eld conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). When integrated in-wall or in-ceiling with screen and connector sealing plate. Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 39 Specications Sokar dimensions 99 mm / 3.9 in 99 mm / 3.9 in 104.2 mm / 4.1 in Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 40: Sb6R

    Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). When integrated in-wall or in-ceiling with screen and connector sealing plate. SB6r dimensions 360 mm / 14.2 in 99 mm / 3.9 in 104.2 mm / 4.1 in Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 41: Sb10R

    Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). When integrated in-wall or in-ceiling with screen and connector sealing plate. SB10r dimensions 539 mm / 21.2 in Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 42: Sokar-Inw

    Sokar-inW specications Description In-wall mounting accessory for Sokar Weight (net) 0.89 kg / 2 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating Sokar-inW dimensions 35 mm / 1.4 in 143 mm / 5.6 in Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 43 Soka-Screen specications Description Wall screen for Sokar Weight (net) 2.4 kg / 5.3 lb Material steel with anti-corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Soka-Screen dimensions 165 mm / 6.5 in 6.5 mm / 0.25 in Sokar owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 44 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 45 Sokar dimensions (p.39). Center of gravity 50.9 mm / 2 in Weight Sokar: 8.7 kg / 19.2 lb Threaded inserts and screws Use only rigging inserts to implement a custom rigging Inserts marked with can be used for rigging. Inserts marked with must not be used for custom rigging (reserved for screen mounting, maintenance purposes, L-Acoustics accessories, etc.).
  • Page 46 Specications for custom rigging Sokar has 9 threaded M6 inserts available for rigging. Ultimate Tensile Strength 1160 N Ultimate Shear Strength 3300 N Recommended screw length * min. 20 mm / 0.8 in Recommended torque 5 N.m * Recommended screw length for a metal sheet with a thickness of 3 mm / 0.1 in. Adapt the length to the custom rigging design.
  • Page 47 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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