ARRAY EQ ____________________________________________________________________________ 17 MAINTENANCE ________________________________________________________________________ 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 20 USER NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ 21 EU Conformity declaration NEXO SA ZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE 60128 PLAILLY – France Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Loudspeaker...
Do not open the speaker, do not try to disassemble it neither to modify it in any way. The system doesn’t include any user-repairable part. If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT 3 locations for rigging accessories, one at the back and one per side. WARNING: The depth of the M10 thread is 24mm (0.95 inch). On both sides, you’ll find a print for speaker stand. 3 locations for connecting, one at the back and one per side. Page 4 / 22...
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EQUIPMENT Pole stand assembly with pole stand or speaker stand Fix the pole stand on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub. Mount P18 on the pole stand/speaker stand (diameter of 35mm). It may take two to handle P18. IMPORTANT Speaker stand must be rated for P18 weight.
→ Amplification • The P18 speakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover and excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker. There are two NEXO processor series supporting the P18 speakers: NXAMP (4 channels) amplified processors and DTD processors (stereo + sub). DTD processors ensure optimal performances when used with DTDAMP power amplifiers.
PRESET PRESET Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information. For the P18, the following setups are available: → MAIN is the recommended setup for most FOH application, similar to previous firmware setup. → MONITOR is recommended for monitor applications. Warning: this setup is a low latency setup and therefore its phase is not compatible with other NEXO cabinets, including subs.
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PRESET P18 + Sub Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes) Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes) Page 8 / 22...
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY → 50 Hz: Full range application. → 85 Hz: Use as « front fill » on stage, complementing a main system. Use with a NEXO subwoofer, e.g. L20. → 120 Hz: Long throw application. Page 9 / 22...
All P18 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations. Never use other accessories – including push-pins – when assembling P18 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO will decline responsibility over the entire P18 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
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ACCESSORIES VNU-HBRK680 Horizontal Cradle, use with P18, CLADAPT, PLADAPT. Place HBRK680 on P18, use only fasteners provided. Tight properly. Refer to the Product Data Sheet. VNU-PLADAPT (PNT-PLADAPT) Pole adapter, use with P18, HBRK680, VBRK18. Place VNU-PLADAPT, use only fasteners provided. Tight properly.
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ACCESSORIES PNU-VBRK18 Vertical Cradle, use with CLADAPT, PLADAPT. Place VBRK18 on P18, use only fasteners provided. Tight properly. Refer to the Product Data Sheet. VNT-LIFTADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT) Adapter, use with Truss Clamp, VNU-BUMP. Refer to the Product Data Sheet. Page 12 / 22...
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ACCESSORIES VNI-WMADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT) Adapter, use with VNU-BUMP, VNI-WM450. Refer to the Product Data Sheet. PNI-P18TOL18 PNI-P18TOL2L18 P18 Under 1xL18 P18 Under 2xL18 (Omni or Cardio) Refer to the Product Data Sheet. Page 13 / 22...
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ACCESSORIES PNI-P18TOL20 PNI-P18TOL2L20 P18 Under 1xL20 P18 Under 2xL20 (Omni or Cardio) Refer to the Product Data Sheet. VNI-CLADAPT (PNI-CLADAPT) Ceiling adapter, use with VNU-HBRK680, PNU-VBRK18. Screw CLADAPT to the ceiling (fasteners not provided). Place the assembly on CLADAPT, use the 2 guides.
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ACCESSORIES VNI-WM450 Wallmount for P18, use with WMADAPT. Mount the wall plate. Place the arm in the wall plate. Lock with the provided screw. Refer to the Product Data Sheet. PNU-P18FLGPS HF Dispersion Horn ‘PS’ Remove the grille, remove the flange to place the PNU-P18FLGPS.
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ACCESSORIES PNT-2CASE18: FLIGHT CASE FOR 2X P18 PNT-ACC18: FLIGHT CASE FOR P18 ACCESSORIES PNT-COV18: COVER FOR P18 Page 16 / 22...
ARRAY EQ ARRAY EQ The ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range (see curves below, with different ArrayEq values): P1 60x60 rray ad usting Fre uency H P1 60x60 rray ad usting Fre uency H Page 17 / 22...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Driver access Remove 8 screws. P18- Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws, Remove the grille. ( See above) Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242) Remove the 2 screws. Remove the stickers. Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 222) To access to the HF diaphragm, remove 4 screws.
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HPC18 RECONE KIT 05NHP18R/K HF DIAPHRAGM 4" - 8 Ohms with screws 05CAPB01 HF cap black 05CAPB01-PW HF cap White 05SPK01 Speakon NL4 complete (with screws) NOTE: Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling Page 19 / 22...
Black or white structural paint P18: Magnelis® steel front grille + Back mesh Front finish P18-TIS: Black or white acoustic fabric fitted front Magnelis® steel grille Handle on both sides Threated inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting...