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XW218
July 2023

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  • Page 1 User’s manual XW218 July 2023...
  • Page 2 13. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device. 14. For hanging and installation, use manufacturer recommended accessories only. Amate Audio...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General product information Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. The Xcellence series combines the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control. More than 45 years’...
  • Page 4 In section 3.3, we talk further about the cardioid configurations. All this process of subwoofer array sound design could be very time consuming. In Amate Audio, we worked this out to offer an accessible presets, factory available inside our Xcellence XW218.
  • Page 5 Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected by two 2 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth. It includes an in-built back handle and two wheels for an easy and comfortable transport. Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 25 Hz – 18 kHz, -10dB. This extension can be done at two different crossover points: 60Hz or 80Hz. Please note that depending on the crossover point used in the subwoofer, the corresponding preset must be selected in X212AFD. Amate Audio...

  • Page 7: System Alignment

    2.8m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 60 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 8 2.1m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 80 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 9 2.8m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 60 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 10 2.1m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 80 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 11 Model: XW218 Preset: [HPF90 Flat] Preset: [X-ALIGNED] or [HPF90 Longthrow] Model: X14FD Model:XW218 Preset:[HPF90] Preset: [X-ALIGNED] SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 12 1.9m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 90 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 13 1.9m when the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer is at 90 Hz. SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the geometric delay depending on the configuration used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 14 Only one subwoofer is needed to compensate for the energy of the other two radiating to the front. Then, the cabinet facing to the back (to the stage) should be located in the centre of the line. Amate Audio...
  • Page 15 Fig.7. Correspondence of rear and front presets for cardioid applications IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the internal set-up of the cardioid presets, the threshold level (limiter) of the front facing subwoofers (FRONT AUDIENCE) must be reduced by -4 dB when using stacks of 3 subwoofers. Amate Audio...

  • Page 16: Control And Connection Panel

    IP, amplifier temperature and signal input level. Allows the user to configure the system without the need of an external computer: IP address setting, Preset selection, Delay, Gain, Limiter, ECO mode on/off, Signal LEDs on/off, etc. NOTE: The default PIN to access the setup menu is “1234”. Amate Audio...
  • Page 17 (DSPStudio) and for audio signal input via Dante audio networking. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on remote connection. The two connectors are interconnected by means of an internal switch, so they can be used interchangeably and allow the chain connection of several boxes.
  • Page 18 XW218 July 2023 G) 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/ 5. CONNECTING 5.1 Parallel connection...

  • Page 19: Overvoltage Protection

    For a proper installation of the acoustic cabinet systems, it is strongly recommended to carefully read the following advices. 7.1 XW218 with full-range systems The XW218 incorporates a M20 base-plate on its upper side for the attachment of a standard 35 mm diameter bar. Amate Audio...
  • Page 20 XW218 July 2023 Fig. 14. XW218 socket 7.2 Stacking with XA211 STAX optional accessory stacking XA211/XA211P with XW218. See “STAX user’s manual” for more information. Fig.15. STAX frame stacking Amate Audio...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    GAIN and move the slider to the 0dB position. Distorted output signal • The system is being saturated with a very high input signal, frequently caused by the same mixer. Check the output level or mixer gain channels. Amate Audio...
  • Page 22 • Should you have changed the PIN and forgotten it, follow these steps: Turn the system off. Turn the system on. When the display shows the word "Initializing", press anywhere on the touch screen during at least 5 seconds. The PIN will be restored to its default value "1234". Amate Audio...

  • Page 23: Technical Features

    106 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2x EtherCon RJ45 for Ethernet (connection/link) Material Multilayer birch plywood, 2mm powder coated steel front grilles with acoustic grey cloth Finish Hi-resistance black Polyurea coating Amate Audio...
  • Page 24 16.7 Millions of colours I.1. Main screen Just after turning on the loudspeaker unit, a first screen shows the: Amate Audio’s logo, firmware version and the processing version. Once the system is initialized, a welcome screen shows a picture of the system and the serial number.
  • Page 25 For accessing to the settings menu just push anywhere in main screen AUDIO PRESET SETUP INFO BACK Each sub-menu contains the following settings: • AUDIO: General audio parameters set-up • PRESET: Preset selection. It’s possible to save user’s presets. Amate Audio...
  • Page 26 • SAVE: Access to DSP internal memory. Here we can save all the audio configuration in one of the free internal memory space the unit has. Push on the Memory box for choosing one available. Push on Memory name for naming Amate Audio...
  • Page 27 IP address. We recommend using the same values shown in the top image for the loudspeaker unit. In the control PC/laptop we recommend using with the same subnet mask and IP 192.168.0.1 I.6. SETUP submenu The SETUP submenu is composed of two pages, which can be browsed using the NEXT/BACK buttons. Amate Audio...
  • Page 28 Auto: The energy saving mode will be enabled automatically after three minutes without input signal C. SWEEP: Diagnosis mode. The loudspeaker will emit frequency sweep. D. Backlight: Three backlight intensities: MAX (Maximum), MED (Medium), MIN (Minimum) On the next page: PREVIOUS ENGLISH BACK Amate Audio...
  • Page 29 Push on it for unlocking the unit. I.7. INFO submenu Here we can find advanced information about the unit, as well as the most relevant configurations parameters. Amate Audio...

  • Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity

    Input dB 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. Audio apparatus for professional use...
  • Page 31 Perpinyà, 25 · Polígon Industrial Nord · 08226 Terrassa T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2023 by Amate Audio S.L.