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XA211
July 2023

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  • Page 1 User’s manual XA211 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 50 years’...
  • Page 4 This flat wave front is ideal for vertical configurations. Amate Audio...
  • Page 5 • There are limits given the vertical size of each cabinet and their relative tilt angles. In our case, the maximum tilt angle (between cabinets) is 10º. Fig.4. Tilt angle between cabinets (10º maximum) Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 95º and the vertical coverage is defined by the frequency and the height of the array. Fig.5. Limits of Fresnel-Fraunhofer Regions We can create a chart with some of the basic configurations and their performance regarding wave propagation. Amate Audio...
  • Page 7 • 500W class D amplifier for high range • 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112 dB dynamic range, 48 kHz sampling rate • DSP Controls (presets, parametric EQs, delay, mute, volume and limiters) • Amplifier self-diagnostics: input level, temperature, limiter active Amate Audio...
  • Page 8 The XA211 cabinet is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to vibrations and humidity with black Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth. It includes two in-built lateral handles for an easy and comfortable transport. Amate Audio...
  • Page 9 XA211 July 2021 Fig.8. XA211 external dimensions Amate Audio...
  • Page 10 NearField cabinets (the lower ones). The system operates over the nominal bandwidth LTHROW] of the XA211 enclosure (65 Hz – 19 kHz, -10dB). Model: XA211 Preset: [FR LONGTHROW] Model: XA211 Preset: [FR FLAT] FLAT] Model: XA211 Preset: [FR NEARFIELD] [FR NFIELD] Amate Audio...

  • Page 11: System Alignment

    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 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: Control And Connection Panel

    (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 14 F) 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/ F) OUTPUT TO XA211P Speakon connector used to feed one passive XA211P.
  • Page 15 Always respect the polarity +/- J) 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/ Fig.
  • Page 16 XA211 units using the AC Mains link connector. Do not connect Xcellence series units in parallel using PowerCon-PowerCon without earth. Fig.13. Parallel connection for the XA211 (mains). You can link up to four units Amate Audio...
  • Page 17 5.2 Parallel connection with subwoofers You can connect the XA211 in parallel with XW218 subwoofers or other units. Please, follow the same parameters as explained in the following diagrams: Fig.15. Parallel connection for the XA211 and XW218 (signal) Amate Audio...
  • Page 18 XA211 or two units of XW218 using the AC Mains link connector Fig.17. Parallel connection for the XA211 and XW218 (network). Do not daisy-chain more than eight units of each when using Dante networking (as in the diagram) Amate Audio...

  • Page 19: Overvoltage Protection

    Do not fly systems from unsafe structures. All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken concerning public safety.
  • Page 20 (G) to be attached to the XA211 lateral rigging bars (A) and one back lock hole (H) to be attached to the XA211 back rigging guide (C). To safely lock the frame, the BRAX front ball lock pins (I) and the back XA211 ball lock pin (E) must be used. Amate Audio...
  • Page 21 • On its “STORE” position, both the left and right XA211 lateral rigging guides (B) are hidden and locked with their ball lock pins (D). • On its “STORE” position, the XA211 back rigging guide (C) is hidden and locked with its ball lock pin (E). Amate Audio...
  • Page 22 XA211 July 2021 Fig. 21. “STORE” lateral position “STORE” back hole Amate Audio...
  • Page 23 • Place the frame (BRAX) on top of the first XA211 cabinet. Insert the BRAX front lock holes (G) into the XA211 lateral rigging bars (A). Then, insert the back rigging guide of the XA211 (C) into the back lock hole (H) of the BRAX. Amate Audio...
  • Page 24 July 2021 Fig.23. BRAX frame and XA211 cabinet (first box) • Once the frame is received by the XA211, use the provided ball lock pins to attach the frame to the cabinet (front pins (I) / back pin (E). Amate Audio...
  • Page 25 XA211 July 2021 Fig.24. BRAX attached to XA211 (first cabinet). Front pins (I) Fig.25. BRAX attached to XA211 (first cabinet). Back pins (E) Amate Audio...
  • Page 26 • To place the successive boxes, release the ball lock pins from the left and right side bars of the upper XA211 box (D). The inner guides will drop down. Fig. 27. XA211 lateral guides slide (upper box) Amate Audio...
  • Page 27 • Place the XA211 lower box under the XA211 upper box. First, join the two front side rigging guides of the upper XA211 cabinet (B) with the side rigging bars of the lower XA211 cabinet (K). Fig. 29. XA211 box (upper) and XA211 box (lower). Front part Amate Audio...
  • Page 28 • Regarding the rear, join the back rigging guide of the lower XA211 box (L) to the back rigging bar of the upper XA211 box (F). Be sure to correctly position the lower box back guide through the upper box back screw (M). Amate Audio...
  • Page 29 XA211 July 2021 Fig. 31. XA211 box (upper) and XA211 box (lower). Rear part Fig. 32. XA211 box (upper) and XA211 box (lower). Back rigging guide through the back guide screw (M) Amate Audio...
  • Page 30 XA211 July 2021 • Choose the desired angle and place the rear pin. 0º 1º Amate Audio...
  • Page 31 XA211 July 2021 2º 3º Amate Audio...
  • Page 32 XA211 July 2021 4º 6º Amate Audio...
  • Page 33 XA211 July 2021 8º 10º Fig. 33. Choose the desired angle Amate Audio...

  • Page 34: Mounting Accessories

    Fig. 34. Place the ball lock pin • Proceed sequentially to add more units of the XA211. MOUNTING ACCESSORIES 8.1 STAX stacking frame STAX optional accessory stacking XA211/XA211P onto XW118/XW218 (see the “STAX user’s manual” more information). Fig.35. STAX stacking frame Amate Audio...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    • Check there is no light intensity regulator in the same AC circuit as the unit. ALWAYS connect the sound and light circuits in different phases. • Check that there is a proper connection to EARTH in the electrical installation. Amate Audio...
  • Page 36 • 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 37: Technical Features

    37.4 Kg Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet (connection/link) Material Multilayer birch plywood, powder coated 1.5mm steel front grilles with acoustic grey cloth Finish Hi-resistance black Polyurea coating Amate Audio...
  • Page 38 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 39 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 is possible to save user’s presets. Amate Audio...
  • Page 40 • 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 41 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 42 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 NOISE GATE Amate Audio...
  • Page 43 To deactivate the noise gate, press this button (Word OFF will be displayed). I.7. INFO submenu Here we can find advanced information about the unit, as well as the most relevant configurations parameters. Amate Audio...

  • Page 44: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 45 Amate Audio S.L. Perpinyà, 25 · Polígon Industrial Nord · 08226 Terrassa T. +34 93 735 65 65 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2023 by Amate Audio S.L.

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