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User manual - iX Series General informations iX Series - User manual 03/2023 EN APG France (Active Audio / Arbane Groupe) 8 Rue Johannes Gutenberg - 44340 Bouguenais- France Tél : 02.40.46.66.64 www.apg.audio/en DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
User manual - iX Series 1. Safety note and general information 2. The iX range 2.1 Description of the product line 2.2 Product description 2.3 Connections 2.4 Accessories 2.5 Amplifiers 2.6 Applications 2.7 Maintenance - Spare parts 2.8 Technical specifications 2.9 iX-O : iX Series special Outdoor DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
User manual - iX Series 1. Safety note and general information • Information on the risk of exposure to high sound level • APG loudspeakers are liable to generate levels of sound pressure hazardous to health, which may cause hearing impairment. It is recommended that you never stand in the immediate vicinity of the loudspeakers in operation and wear hearing protection when necessary.
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User manual - iX Series • Use a secondary safety system for any APG speaker rigging. • The product is intended for be used by professionals trained in professional audio work. • APG declines all responsibility in the event of the use of non-validated accessories or non- compliance with safety instructions and rules.
User manual - iX Series 2. The iX range 2.1 Description of the product line iX Series is a range of 5 high-quality speakers dedicated to professional installations. Aesthetic and compact, they deliver a high sound level while offering a high quality of sound reproduction. Their bandwidth has been designed to allow wideband use of loudspeakers and meet the requirements of users up to high power musical applications.
User manual - iX Series 2.2 Product description The APG iX5 model is a 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker. The iX5 is characterized by its visual discretion and its limited weight. The Lo section is reproduced by a high-elongation 5” coaxial driver passively connected with a 1”...
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User manual - iX Series The APG iX6 is a 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker. The iX6 is characterized by its minimal footprint and weight. The Lo section is reproduced by a 6.5’’ coaxial loudspeaker passively connected with a 1’’ dome tweeter for the Mid/Hi section.
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User manual - iX Series iX8 M2 The APG iX8 M2 model is a 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker. Its dimensions and performance make it suitable for many applications (distributed sound, spatialization, delays, front- fills…). The Lo section is reproduced by a neodymium vented 8’’ coaxial loudspeaker passively connected with a 1’’...
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User manual - iX Series iX12 The APG iX12 model is a high performance 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker. The iX12 can reproduce all kind of music with a huge sound pressure level, with or without additionnal subwoofer. The Lo section is reproduced by a neodymium vented 12’’ coaxial loudspeaker passively connected with a 1.4’’...
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User manual - iX Series iX15 The APG iX15 model is a high power 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker. The iX15 is characterized by its deep bass and non- agressivity at very high levels. The speaker will fits in all applications where dynamics and sound quality are required: concert halls, clubs and discotheques…...
User manual - iX Series 2.3 Connections The iX5 and iX6 are equipped with a 4 pins Phoenix(Euroblock) connector. The speakers are wired to 1+/1- pins. Internal wiring of iX5 and iX6 The iX8 M2, iX12 and iX15 loudspeakers are equipped with two speakon NL4 connectors.
User manual - iX Series 2.4 Accessories iX5B Loudspeaker bracket for iX5 Installation instructions : 1 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment - Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the 2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting hole n°3.
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User manual - iX Series iX8BH Horizontal loudspeaker bracket for iX8 M2 Installation instructions : 1 : ø 32mm hole for speaker cable - Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the 2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting hole n°4 &...
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User manual - iX Series iX12BH / iX15BH Horizontal loudspeaker bracket for iX12 et iX15 Installation instructions : 1 : ø 32mm hole for speaker cable - Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the 2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting holes n°4 &...
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User manual - iX Series iX8BVAP Wall-mount angulation plate for iX8BH 15° 29° 33° 1 : Slotted hole with rotation adjustment 13° 28° 34° 2 : Fixed ø 7mm hole to set the vertical angle of the 24° 42° 34° speaker 3 : Fixed ø...
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User manual - iX Series iX12BVAP Wall-mount angulation plate for IX12BH. 12° 29° 34° 1 : Slotted hole with rotation adjustment 1° 29° 38° 16° 2 : Fixed ø 7mm hole to set the vertical angle of the speaker 24° 45°...
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User manual - iX Series iX15BVAP Wall-mount angulation plate for IX15BH. 20° 24° 1 : Slotted hole with rotation adjustment 18° 27° 2: Fixed ø 7mm hole to set the vertical angle of the speaker 3: Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall mounting 18°...
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User manual - iX Series 2.5 Amplifiers WARNING APG speakers must be powered by APG or Powersoft amplifiers with the corresponding speaker preset. Failure to heed this warning may cause damage to speaker components and the user experience will not be optimal. Refer to the amplifier manual for its connection to the speakers.
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User manual - iX Series 2.6 Applications iX5 + 3/8” round- iX5B base microphone iX5 + iS110 stand iX6 + 3/8” round- support base microphone iX6B iX6 + iS112 VESA 100 x 100 stand DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series iX8 M2 iX8 M2 + 35mm speaker iX8 M2 + support iX8 M2 + iS115 iX8BH stand + K&M 24521 VESA 100 x 100 iX12 iX12 + UC118i + 35mm iX12 + 35mm speaker M20 speaker stand iX12BH iX12BV stand...
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User manual - iX Series iX15 iX15 + 35mm speaker iX15 + UC118i+ 35mm iX15BH iX15BV stand M20 speaker stand DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series 2.7 Maintenance - Spare parts iX5 loudspeaker REPERE REFERENCE DESIGNATION PRS_1091 iX5 Black steel PRS_1092 iX5 White steel PRS_1097 HP PST_1064 complet PRS_1098 Connector Phoenix 4 pts + support Ø51mm DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series iX6 loudspeaker REPERE REFERENCE DESIGNATION PRS_1099 iX6 Black steel PRS_1100 iX6 White steel PRS_1101 HP PST_1067 complet PRS_1098 Connector Phoenix 4 pts + support Ø51mm DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series iX8 M2 loudspeaker REPERE REFERENCE DESIGNATION PRS_1111 iX8 M2 Black steel PRS_1112 iX8 M2 White steel PRS_1258 HP PST_2287 complet PRS_1259 Reconekit pour PST_2287 PRS_1260 Diaphragme PE 2 pouces, 8 ohms DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series iX12 loudspeaker REPERE REFERENCE DESIGNATION PRS_1114 iX12 Black steel PRS_1115 iX12 White steel PRS_1116 HP PST_1317 complet PRS_1078 Reconekit for PST_1317 PRS_1080 Diaphragme 3 pouces Ti, 8 hom DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series iX15 loudspeaker REPERE REFERENCE DESIGNATION PRS_1117 iX15 Black steel PRS_1118 iX15 White steel PRS_1119 HP PST_1318 complet PRS_1079 Reconekit for PST_1318 PRS_1080 Diaphragme 3 pouces Ti, 8 ohm DOP_1261_F 03/2023...
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User manual - iX Series 2.8 Technical specifications iX5 loudspeaker 178,5 Features Usable bandwidth (± 10 dB) 60 Hz - 20kHz SPL Max @ 1m 116 dB SPL (1) Nominal directivity 105° x 105° (2) Nominal impedance 16 ohm Components Transducers 1 x 5“...
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User manual - iX Series iX6 loudspeaker 177,5 Features Usable bandwidth (± 10 dB) 60 Hz - 20kHz SPL Max @ 1m 118 dB SPL (1) Nominal directivity 120° x 120° (2) Nominal impedance 8 ohm Components Transducers 1 x 6,5“ coaxial 1 x 1“...
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User manual - iX Series iX8 M2 loudspeaker 232,00 Features Usable bandwidth (± 10 dB) 60 Hz - 20kHz SPL Max @ 1m 126 dB SPL (1) Nominal directivity 100° x 100° (2) Nominal impedance 8 ohm Components Transducers 1 x 8“ coaxial 1 x 1“...
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User manual - iX Series iX12 loudspeaker Features Usable bandwidth (± 10 dB) 50 Hz - 20kHz SPL Max @ 1m 134 dB SPL (1) Nominal directivity 90° x 90° (2) Nominal impedance 8 ohm Components Transducers 1 x 12“ coaxial 1 x 1,4“...
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User manual - iX Series iX15 loudspeaker Features Usable bandwidth (± 10 dB) 45 Hz - 20kHz SPL Max @ 1m 136 dB SPL (1) Nominal directivity 90° x 90° (2) Nominal impedance 8 ohm Components Transducers 1 x 15“ coaxial ventiled 1 x 1,4“...
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User manual - iX Series iX5B Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 2,3’’ x 7,2’’ x 5,9’’ (60 x 184 x 150 mm) Weight 2 lb 184,00 (0,8 kg) 150,00 WLL (Working Load Limit) 11 lb (5 kg) iX6B Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 3,1’’...
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User manual - iX Series iX8BV Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 2,5’’ x 11,5’’ x 11,8’’ (65 x 294 x 300 mm) Weight 4,4 lb 294,00 (2 kg) WLL (Working Load Limit) 24,3 lb 300,00 (11 kg) iX12BH Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 4,3’’...
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User manual - iX Series iX15BH Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 4,3’’ x 26,6’’ x 9’’ (110 x 678 x 229 mm) Weight 11 lb 678,00 (5 kg) WLL (Working Load Limit) 53 lb (24 kg) 329,00 iX15BV Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 3,5’’...
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User manual - iX Series iX12BVAP Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 17,5’’ x 5’’ x 1,1’’ (445 x 128 x 29 mm) Weight 6 lb (2,7 kg) WLL (Working Load Limit) 53 lb (24 kg) 128,00 iX15BVAP Construction Dimensions H,W,D (mm) 17,5’’...
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User manual - iX Series 2.9 iX-O : iX Series special Outdoor IP54 loudspeakers Cabinet For the cabinet, APG uses exclusively Baltic birch plywood treated with a polyurethane coating against humidity and splashing water. This coating offers better resistance to UV as well as to humid environments.
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Arbane Groupe 8 Rue Johannes Gutenberg - 44340 Bouguenais- France Tél : 02.40.46.66.64 www.apg.audio...
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