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L-Acoustics SB10r Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SB10r owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1 Distribution date: June 15, 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

    Tools..............................19 Mounting SB10r in a wall with SB10r inWall....................20 Mounting SB10r in a ceiling with SB10r inCeiling..................27 Mounting SB10r in a ceiling tile with SB10r inTile..................35 Connection to LA amplied controllers........................ 40 Cabling schemes.............................40 Cabling SB10r............................42 Specications..............................
  • Page 4 SB10r-Screen............................48 SB10r-Tilescreen............................49 APPENDIX A: Recommendation for speaker cables....................50 APPENDIX B: Specications for custom rigging....................51 APPENDIX C: Replacing SB10r-Screen barbed push fasteners................53...

  • 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

    SB10r provides low-frequency content down to 25 Hz and an output of 119 dB Max SPL when separated from the main loudspeakers, and using the 60 Hz preset. In coupled congurations, SB10r can be driven by two presets, 100 Hz and 200 Hz, providing 122 dB and 124 dB of Max SPL respectively.

  • Page 8: Revision History

    Introduction Revision history version number publication date modication Jun. 2023 Initial version. Jun. 2023 Updated Mounting SB10r in a ceiling tile with SB10r inTile (p.35) procedure. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 9: System Components

    Rigging elements SB10r-inW In-wall mounting accessory for SB10r SB10r-inC In-ceiling mounting accessory for SB10r Screens SB10r-Screen Wall or ceiling screen for SB10r SB10r-Tilescreen Tile ceiling screen for SB10r Software applications Soundvision 3D acoustical and mechanical modeling software LA Network Manager Software for remote control and monitoring of amplied controllers...
  • Page 10 System components Rigging accessories SB10r-inW SB10r-inC Screens SB10r-Screen SB10r-Tilescreen Software applications Soundvision LA Network Manager SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 11: Electro-Acoustical Description

    IN A 0 dB 0 ms Connectors SB10r 1 × 4-point terminal block with push-in connection Internal pinout for L-Acoustics subwoofers Terminal block points IN + IN - Transducer connectors LF + LF - SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 12: Rigging System Description

    Rigging system description SB10r SB10r is the recessed version of the SB10i enclosure and is designed for in-wall or in-ceiling congurations. SB10r features ten inserts to secure SB10r-inW for in-wall congurations, or the rigging brackets from SB10r-inC and SB10r-Tilescreen for in-ceiling and in-tile congurations.

  • Page 13: Rigging Elements

    Rigging system description Rigging elements SB10r-inW SB10r-inW is a rigging accessory for mounting one SB10r inside a wall or a ceiling. SB10r-inW is secured to the drywall using the xing clamps. SB10r-inW is provided with a tether for secondary safety.

  • Page 14: Sb10R-Inc

    Rigging system description An insert is available on both elements of SB10r-inW to secure the secondary safety tether and the tether of SB10r- Screen. SB10r-inC SB10r-inC is a rigging kit for mounting one SB10r in a ceiling. It is composed of: •...

  • Page 15: Sb10R-Screen

    SB10r-Screen is an acoustically transparent screen for in-wall or in-ceiling congurations with SB10r and SB10r-inW or SB10r-inC. SB10r-Screen is secured to the assembly using four barbed push fasteners. SB10r-Screen can be secured to the rigging accessory using the tether and the provided M4x12 Torx screw for additional safety.

  • Page 16: Sb10R-Tilescreen

    SB10r-Tilescreen is only compatible with 600x600 mm (2x2 ft) tiles (European standard). SB10r-Tilescreen is provided with four rigging brackets to secure SB10r to the main ceiling using threaded rods. Eight holes are available on the sides of SB10r-Tilescreen for secondary safety.

  • Page 17: Mechanical Safety

    The recessed system should always be implemented in a straight drywall. Risk of overloading the suspended ceiling When implementing one or multiple SB10r-Tilescreen, make sure to respect the country's standards related to suspended ceilings. SB10r-Tilescreen weight: 1.75 kg / 3.86 lb...

  • Page 18: Loudspeaker ConGurations

    Loudspeaker congurations SB10r in standard conguration Deployed in a standard conguration, an SB10r system operates with an omnidirectional directivity pattern over the nominal bandwidth of the SB10r enclosure. The [SB10_60], [SB10_100], and [SB10_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 19: 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 plumb bob electric drill trim clip removal pliers SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 20: Mounting Sb10R In A Wall With Sb10R Inwall

    Rigging procedures Mounting SB10r in a wall with SB10r inWall type of deployment wall-mounting rigging accessories SB10r inWall, including: • SB10r enclosure • SB10r-inW rigging accessory • SB10r-Screen • cardboard cutting template additional material 6 M6x20 Torx screws (provided) 1 M4x12 Torx screw (provided)
  • Page 21 Rigging procedures Assembly Procedure 1. Cut the drywall. Use the cardboard template provided with SB10r-Screen as a reference. min. 599.5 mm / 23.58 in max. 604.5 mm / 23.78 in 2. Remove the placeholder screws from the enclosure. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 22 Rigging procedures 3. Secure SB10r-inW to the enclosure using the M6x20 Torx screws. 3 N.m 4. Unscrew the clamp screws until there is enough space for the drywall between the clamps and the front of the accessory. 4 mm 5. Prepare the cabling. Refer to Cabling SB10r (p.42).
  • Page 23 6. Position the enclosure assembly in the drywall cutout. 7. Secure the enclosure assembly to the drywall. a) Position the bottom element against the drywall. Make sure the element is aligned with the drywall. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 24 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. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 25 Support the enclosure assembly and hold the top element in place against the drywall while tightening the clamps. 2 N.m 4 mm 8. Secure the secondary safety tether and the tether of the screen to the top element of SB10r-inW using the M4x12 Torx screw. 3 N.m SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 26 Press the screen around the frame from the center to the ends until the screen is fully pressed against the drywall. What to do next If SB10r-Screen needs to be removed, use trim clip removal pliers to remove the barbed push fasteners from SB10r-inW. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 27: Mounting Sb10R In A Ceiling With Sb10R Inceiling

    SB10r-Screen is secured with barbed push fasteners compatible with drywall sheets up to 13 mm / 0.5 in thick. Additional barbed push fasteners are provided for drywall sheets up to 30 mm / 1.2 in thick. Refer to...
  • Page 28 2. Pass the frame parts through the drywall cutout. 3. Assemble the frame. Make sure the studs are oriented towards the drywall ceiling. 4. Fix the frame to the drywall: a) Position the frame in the drywall cutout using the studs. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 29 The bracket tools should be positioned in each corner of the recess of the frame. The bottom end of the threaded rods should be approximately at 79 mm / 3.1 in of the drywall. 572 mm / 22.5 in SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 30 Rigging procedures 6. Remove the placeholder screws from the enclosure. 7. Secure the rigging brackets to the enclosure using the M6x16 Torx screws. 3 N.m 8. Prepare the cabling. Refer to Cabling SB10r (p.42). SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 31 Rigging procedures 9. Insert the threaded rods in the enclosure assembly. 10. Secure the enclosure assembly to the threaded rods using nuts. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 32 12. Lower the enclosure assembly by moving down the nuts until the front touches the bracket tools. 13. Remove the two bracket tools from the drywall. 14. Insert security nuts in the threaded rods and tighten them against the rigging nuts. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 33 Rigging procedures 15. Secure the tether of the screen to the frame using the M4x12 Torx screw. 3 N.m 16. Align the barbed push fasteners with the frame holes and push the screen into place. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 34 17. Press the screen from the center to the ends until the screen is fully pressed against the ceiling. What to do next If SB10r-Screen needs to be removed, use trim clip removal pliers to remove the barbed push fasteners from SB10r-inC. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 35: Mounting Sb10R In A Ceiling Tile With Sb10R Intile

    T30 Torx bit min. number of operators SB10r-Tilescreen is only compatible with 600x600 mm (2x2 ft) tiles (European standard). Secondary safety with SB10r-Tilescreen Use the available holes to implement a secondary safety. 240 mm / 9.4 in of room are required between the main ceiling and the suspended ceiling to install the enclosure assembly.
  • Page 36 572 mm / 22.5 in 2. Remove the placeholder screws from the enclosure. 3. Secure the rigging brackets to the enclosure using the M6x16 Torx screws. 3 N.m 4. Prepare the cabling. Refer to Cabling SB10r (p.42). SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 37 5. Insert the threaded rods in the enclosure assembly. 6. Secure the enclosure assembly to the threaded rods using nuts. The rigging brackets should be at 101 mm / 3.97 in of the tile frame. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 38 7. Secure the screen: a) Lift and hold the enclosure assembly. b) Slide the screen into place laterally from above the tile frame. Secondary safety with SB10r-Tilescreen Use the available holes to implement a secondary safety. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 39 The front of the enclosure assembly should press on the screen gasket. Risk of overloading the suspended ceiling Do not let the enclosure assembly rest on SB10r-Tilescreen and the suspended ceiling. 8. Insert security nuts and tighten them against the rigging nuts.

  • Page 40: 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. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 41 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 SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 42: Cabling Sb10R

    Procedure 1. Insert the cable through the cable gland. 2. Strip the wires of the cable. 25 mm / 1 in 12 mm / 0.5 in 2 × max. 2.5 mm² cable SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 43 3. Push the wires into the terminals. If necessary, use a small tool in the hole the terminal to unlock it. 4. Secure the connector sealing plate to the enclosure. Apply a torque of 1 N.m. 1 N.m SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 44 Connection to LA amplied controllers What to do next To remove the cables, use the small tool to unlock the terminals and pull on the wires. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 45: SpeciCations

    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 SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 46: Sb10R-Inw

    In-wall mounting accessory for SB10r Weight (net) 1.3 kg / 2.9 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating SB10r-inW dimensions 585 mm / 23 in 92 mm / 3.6 in 84.9 mm / 3.3 in SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 47: Sb10R-Inc

    1.52 kg / 3.35 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating SB10r-inC dimensions 660 mm / 26 in 10 mm / 0.39 in 111 mm / 4.4 in 50 mm / 2 in SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 48: Sb10R-Screen

    Specications SB10r-Screen specications Description Wall or ceiling screen for SB10r Weight (net) 2.3 kg / 5.1 lb Material steel with anti-corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric SB10r-Screen dimensions 630 mm / 24.8 in 8.3 mm / 0.33 in SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 49: Sb10R-Tilescreen

    1.75 kg / 3.86 lb Material steel with anti-corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric SB10r-Tilescreen dimensions 595 mm / 23.4 in 13 mm / 0.51 in 111 mm / 4.4 in 50 mm / 2 in SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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...). SB10r has 12 threaded M6 inserts available for rigging. Ultimate Tensile Strength 1160 N...
  • Page 52 184 mm / 7.3 in Front screen To ensure acoustic quality of the system, it is highly recommended to use a screen with gaskets to make sure the screen is tted against the enclosure. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Replacing Sb10R-Screen Barbed Push Fasteners

    • 7 mm hex socket • trim clip removal pliers Disassembly Prerequisite Remove the barbed push fasteners of SB10r-Screen from SB10r-inW or SB10r-inC using trim clip removal pliers. Procedure 1. Remove the nuts. 7 mm 2. Unclip the metal bars from the frame.
  • Page 54 Replacing SB10r-Screen barbed push fasteners 3. Remove the metal bars. 4. Remove the barbed push fasteners. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 55 Replacing SB10r-Screen barbed push fasteners Reassembly Procedure 1. Insert the new barbed push fasteners. 2. Position the metal bars. SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 56 Replacing SB10r-Screen barbed push fasteners 3. Clip the metal bars into the frame. 4. Secure the nuts. 1.8 N.m 7 mm SB10r owner's manual (EN) version 1.1...
  • Page 57 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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