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Firenze-systems User Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General heed and warnings • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. •...
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• this device may not cause interference, and amplifier’s rated range can damage the apparatus. • this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause • K-array cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the undesired operation of the device. loudspeakers.
Firenze-systems User Guide Sommario Firenze-KH7P I Configurations Firenze-KS7P I KH7P I Unpacking Vertical KH7P I with vertically oriented horns Default Rigging Hardware Horizontal KH7P I with vertically oriented horns. Electronic beam steering KH7PI K-framework3 Rigging Accessories KH7P I Discovery Suspended Installation Accessories...
Introducing the new version of the Firenze concert line, now in its fully-controllable passive design. The system is comprised of the Firenze-KH7P I - a passive straight line array element equipped with 4x Coaxial 12” Neodymium magnet drivers with 3”...
Passive loudspeakers 1x Passive Firenze-KH7P I line array element with rigging hardware The default rigging hardware comprises: A. 2x rigging brackets; B. 8x 8 mm x20mm L ( 0.31 in 0.70 in L) quick release pins...
Firenze-systems User Guide Rigging Accessories KS7P I The Firenze-KS7P I is equipped with anti-vibration screw-in KH7P I feet to isolate it from the ground. It is recommended to use According to the actual configuration to be achieved, either the the accessory cart K-SK221 to safely move and transport the ground stack system accessories or the suspended system Firenze-KS7P I, as it facilitates the loading and transportation of accessories shall be added to the loudspeaker system.
User Guide KH7-DOLLY4 Efficient system transport • Facilitates transport: designed to ease the movement of the Firenze-KH7P I. • Simplifies the loading and unloading operations of trucks. • Precise positioning: allows accurate positioning of equipment up to rigging points. • Efficiency and safety: thanks to dedicated pin fastening systems, the load is secured to the dolly, reducing the time and effort required for setup.
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Firenze-systems User Guide Respect the KH7-DOLLY and K-SK221 loading limits KH7-DOLLY 4 WEIGHT 48 Kg MAX LOAD 250 Kg KH7-DOLLY4 can hold up to 4x KH7P I in vertical KH7-DOLLY4 can hold up 2x KH7P I in horizontal, with a stack capacity of 3x units.
Firenze-systems User Guide Wiring KH7P I Amplifier KA104LIVE - KH7P I Passive array element – Audio wiring CA-COM Polarity CA-COM KA208LIVE Drivers pins connector When connecting and operating the KH7P I with the amplifier, required channels consider the following: CH1+ CH1- •...
Please note that four channels of the Kommander-KA208LIVE exceeded. Consider impedance and power requirements to avoid amplifier are required to drive one Firenze-KH7P I and another four overloads, which could cause system malfunction or damage. channels are required to drive the Firenze-KS7P I...
Firenze-systems User Guide K-RACK-M-208 I Each SOCApex connector on the rack panel is capable of Power And Signal Distributor transmitting multiple signals and multiple channels through The K-RACK-M-208* is a complete power and signal distributor a single cable, thanks to its multi-pin configuration (19-pin assembly designed to drive KH2P I, KH3P I and KH5P I passive array connector).
Suspending a cluster Always use properly rated rigging hardware. KH7-FLYH bumper is able to suspend Firenze-KH7P I units both K-array is not responsible for any rigging equipment horizontally(up to 12x units)and vertically (up to 7x units). The and accessories that are not manufactured by KH7-FLYV is able to suspend KH7P I in vertical only.
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Firenze-systems User Guide 3. Pull out the 2x plates and the 8x pins situated at the back 6. Position the fly bar above the unit of each KH7P I unit (dedicated rigging hardware). 7. Secure the fly bar to the plates with the other four pins 4.
8. Hook the bumper to the motor chain 9. Lift up the first KH7P I units just enough to put a second The suspension of the Firenze-KH7P I in a horizontal cluster of unit below. Connect the two units using the 2x plates and multiple units follows a procedure similar to vertical suspension.
KH7-BASE accessory. Up to 3x units can be stacked in horizontal Always use properly rated installation hardware. position and up to 2x units can be stacked in a vertical position. Needed equipment K-array is not responsible for any installing equipment accessories that...
Firenze-systems User Guide Ground stack horizontal cluster (3 Units) 12. Fasten the four pins to secure the plates to the KH7 unit 10. 1 Ensure that the plates are positioned as shown in the picture below: 11. Position the first unit on the KH7-BASE accessory 13.
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Firenze-systems User Guide 14. Fasten the plates for cluster mounting and secure it 15. 3x Firenze-KH7P I units mounted on KH7-BASE in horizontal to the KH7 units, ensuring that the plates are inserted stack horizontally oriented.* Plates Bracket horizontally oriented with...
Firenze-KH7P I vertically, move the brackets to the center. the picture. 3. Place the first Firenze-KH7P I units on the floor. 4. Insert the bracket plates as shown in the picture below. Similar to the previous chapter, ‘Ground Stack Horizontal Cluster,’...
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Firenze-systems User Guide 5. Fasten the pins to secure the plates to KH7P I 7. Then connect the KH7-BASE hardware accessory to the 6. Join the two units together with the same procedure first unit fasting the pins to secure the base brackets to shown in the previous chapter.
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Firenze-systems User Guide 8. Stand the system upright. 9. Pull the pommels on the base and reattach the end pieces of the base like shown in the picture.
Firenze-systems User Guide Configurations Vertical KH7P I with vertically oriented horns KH7P I The coupled asymmetric horn to each KH7P I 12” woofer is able 90° to produce a different sound dispersion pattern with respect to its own axis. 90° The sound dispersion is wide along the x-axis, named FLOOD, and narrow along the y-axis, named SPOT.
Electronic beam steering Horizontal KH7P I with vertically oriented horns. Traditional line array elements are appreciated for their narrow on-axis directivity: the Firenze-KH7P I breaks this paradigm with no need of any specific mechanical arrangement. 90° The Firenze-KH7P I boasts four coaxial 12” neodymium magnet drivers with 3”...
The Firenze-systems (passive) can be remotely controlled with system during the tuning session and control its the dedicated K-framework3 software available for PC and MAC behavior in live events. on K-array website. The K-framework3 can work either off-line with virtual devices or K-framework3 managing...
• router with DHCP server 100Mbps (or higher); same network and belong to the same subnet. • Ethernet switch (usually integrated into the router) 2. Power up the Firenze-KH7P I units. 100Mbps (or higher); 3. Launch the K-framework3. • Cat5 (or higher) Ethernet cables.
The K-framework3 synchronization process window will show the amplifier parameters. reset to default the EQ, delay and volume parameters edited with the K-array Control mobile app and the embedded Web app. A. In Setup mode: set the unit local parameters (presets, routing, input gains, limiters, etc).
Firenze-systems User Guide 3D simulation mode. Verify the correct speaker-to-channel assignment by checking the amplifier’s output power. Channels will blink in In the 3D simulation mode of K-Framework 3, the software different colors to indicate their status: optimal, full power, or allows systems and speakers to be positioned at specific height not recommended.
Maximum SPL is calculated using a signal with crest factor 4 (12dB) measured at 8 m then scaled at 1 m. In case of permament, long lasting outdoor installation, we recommend to further protect the speaker. Contact K-array directly to discuss best protection practices.
Maximum SPL is calculated using a signal with crest factor 4 (12dB) measured at 8 m then scaled at 1 m. In case of permament, long lasting outdoor installation, we recommend to further protect the speaker. Contact K-array directly to discuss best protection practices.
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