K-array FIRENZE-KH7P I User Manual

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USER GUIDE
FIRENZE-KS7PI
•20240715•
State-of-the-art passive touring systems

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  • Page 1 FIRENZE-KH7PI USER GUIDE FIRENZE-KS7PI •20240715• State-of-the-art passive touring systems...
  • Page 2 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. •...
  • Page 3 • 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 5: Firenze-Ks7P I

    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”...
  • Page 6: Firenze-Kh7P I

    Firenze-systems User Guide...
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    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...
  • Page 8: Rigging Accessories

    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.
  • Page 9: Kh7-Dolly4

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Wiring

    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- •...
  • Page 12: Passive Subwoofer Element - Audio Wiring

    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...
  • Page 13: K-Rack-M-208 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).
  • Page 14: Rigging Procedures

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Suspending A Cluster In Horizontal Position

    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.
  • Page 17: Ground Stack Installation

    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...
  • Page 18: Ground Stack Horizontal Cluster (3 Units)

    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.
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20: Ground Stack Vertical Cluster (2 Units)

    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,’...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Configurations

    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.
  • Page 24: Horizontal Kh7P I With Vertically Oriented Horns

    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”...
  • Page 25: K-Framework3

    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...
  • Page 26: Discovery

    • 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.
  • Page 27: Grouping - Quick Start

    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).
  • Page 28: 3D Simulation

    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.
  • Page 29: Mechanical Drawings

    Firenze-systems User Guide Mechanical Drawings Firenze-KH7P I 910mm 35,8in 200mm 0,1in 7,9in 1170mm 14mm 46,1in 0,5in 115mm 4,5in 910mm 35,8in...
  • Page 30 Firenze-systems User Guide KH7-DOLLY4 420mm 16,5in 1292mm 50,9in 689mm 1152mm 27,1in 45,4in 723mm 1405mm 28,5in 55,3in...
  • Page 31: Kh7-Dolly4 Kh7-Dolly4

    Firenze-systems User Guide KH7-DOLLY4 Space requirement...
  • Page 32: Kh7-Flyv

    Firenze-systems User Guide KH7-FLYV 430mm 200mm 16,9in 7,9in 113mm 4,4in 227mm 8,9in...
  • Page 33: Kh7-Flyh

    Firenze-systems User Guide KH7-FLYH 1250mm 49,2in 1151mm 200mm 45,3in 7,9in 576mm 113mm 22,7in 4,4in 227mm 8,9in...
  • Page 34: Kh7-Base

    Firenze-systems User Guide KH7-BASE 1200mm 47,2in 1160mm 45,7in 1120mm 44,1in...
  • Page 35: Firenze-Ks7P I

    Firenze-systems User Guide Firenze-KS7P I 11mm 1140mm 850mm 0,4in 44,9in 33,5in 464mm 168mm 18,3in 6,6in 636mm 25,0in...
  • Page 36: K-Sk221

    Firenze-systems User Guide K-SK221 600mm 23,6in 385mm 842mm 15,2in 33,1in...
  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    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.
  • Page 38: Firenze-Ks7P I

    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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  • Page 40 Designed and Made in Italy K-ARRAY surl Via P. Romagnoli 17 | 50038 Scarperia e San Piero - Firenze - Italy ph +39 055 84 87 222 | info@k-array.com www.k-array.com...

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