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January 2025

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  • Page 1 User’s manual January 2025...
  • Page 2 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 Safety Instructions 1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device. 2. Keep and follow these instructions 3. Heed all warnings 4. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety.
  • Page 3 Jan 2025 6. 1. INTRODUCTION General Amate Audio would like to thank you for your confidence in our NITID Series. We suggest you to carefully read the following instructions in order to obtain the best results in performance. Features and presentation S12A7 ...

  • Page 4: Control And Connection Panel

    NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 PRESET 3: Monitor Single enclosure without subwoofer full range, flat response. stage monitor applications. PRESET 4: HPF90 For using with subwoofer. HPF at 90 Hz. HPF90 Fig. 1. Presets for S12A7 2. CONTROL AND CONNECTION PANEL...
  • Page 5 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 IMPORTANT: Please always use balanced microphone cable with the following pin assignment: 1= Shield (Ground) 2= Live (+) 3= Return (-) Fig. 2. S12A7 control and connection panel Amate Audio...
  • Page 6 NITID cabinets to an unearthed mains supply or by using an unearthed mains cable E) 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/ 3.

  • Page 7: Mounting And Installation

    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 with regards to public safety.
  • Page 8 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 Fig. 6. Use with subwoofer or tripod 4.3. Asymmetrical and rotatable horns The S12A7 incorporates an asymmetrical dispersion horn, which will optimise coverage. To rotate the horn, unscrew the frontal grille, and then, unscrew the four fixing screws of the horn.
  • Page 9 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 50º LONG THROW 100º SHORT THROW Fig. 7. Vertical position 4.3.2. Horizontal-Positioned Cabinets (Flown and aiming to the audience) We need wide coverage (100º) for the closest listeners and narrow coverage for the distant audience. 50º...
  • Page 10 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 4.3.3. Stage monitor use Case 1 We need wider coverage (100º) when musicians are closer to the cabinet than when they move away from it (50º). 100º SHORT THROW 50º LONG THROW Fig. 10. Stage monitor use (case 1) Case 2 We need wider coverage (100º) when performers move away from the cabinet (long...
  • Page 11 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 4.5. Stage monitor use The wedge shape of S12A7 allows for use as onstage monitor without the need of incorporating any other accessory. Remember to use the MONITOR preset in this case. Fig. 12. Use as on-stage monitor 4.6.
  • Page 12 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 4.6.3. Vertical flying with SP- The SP-WHR is an optional accessory for mounting on wall (vertical orientation) one unit of Refer “SP-WHR S12A7. instructions manual” for more information. Fig. 15. SP-WHR bracket for S12A7 4.6.4. Flying with ACRM8 The S12A7 provides several M8 flying points.
  • Page 13 On the other hand, the Peak Limiter has an ultrafast attack to control the highest peaks of the music and only makes the indicator blink. Thanks to the large experience of Amate Audio on DSP algorithms and limiters, these limiters are highly effective yet unnoticeable for the listener.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Check that the AC mains is between the rated AC (85 to 265VAC) If AC is correct, the power module might need servicing. Contact support.  If the screen lights up, but remains with the Amate Audio logo, the DSP board might need servicing. Contact support.
  • Page 15 Turn the system off. Turn the system on. When the display shows Amate Audio logo and the firmware version, press anywhere on the touch screen until the screen changes to the main screen. The pattern will be restored to its default value.

  • Page 16: Technical Features

    NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 7. TECHNICAL FEATURES S12A7 Analog Audio Input +8dBu – 1.94V Sensitivity Impedance 50kbalanced Mains Supply Type Univ. switch mode power supply Nominal input 85-265 VAC/45-65 Hz Average current draw 1.4 A AD/DA converters 24 bit / 48 kHz...
  • Page 17  16.7 Million of colours 1. Main screen After turning on the system a first loading screen show up the Amate Audio’s logo. The built-in gyroscope can adapt the orientation of the screen elements to the loudspeaker position. When the boot process is completed, the following elements are shown:...
  • Page 18 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 A. Loudspeaker model B. Mute button It mutes the audio output without turning off the amplification stage, so when the process is reverted the speaker delivers the audio immediately. C. Preset button Quick access to the preset selection menu. The icon gives info at a first glance: It shows what preset is currently applying.
  • Page 19 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 Info menu has four pages. In the first page, Status summarizes the unit status with the following options:  Normal: Normal behaviour  Mute: Mute is enabled  Standby: The unit is waiting for signal  Protect: Failure in the amplification stage The tilt indication is not available in the presence of signal at the input.
  • Page 20 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 Settings Non-audio settings. Advanced Advanced configuration parameters enabled for qualified users. 2.1. Audio menu o Preset Factory preset selection When loading a preset with a set of audio parameters (EQ, delay,…) customised by the user, a pop-up will show up asking for confirmation to hold the user audio parameters.
  • Page 21 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 o EQ Input parametric multiband equalizer control. There are available five parametric peaking filters. Pushing on the upper-right corner gear enables the advanced EQ menu, where each parametric can be customised for: Frequency, gain, bandwidth. There is an option to bypass each filter.
  • Page 22 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 2.2. Settings menu o ECO Amplifier stage power behaviour configuration. ON: The amplifier stage is always active at full power for a quick amplified signal delivery. STANDBY: The amplifier stage power is in standby mode, so no signal output thought the unit is active.
  • Page 23 The pattern PIN can be reset anytime. Just hold the finger on the screen when unit boots on the Amate Audio logo. When boot finish the pattern have been reset to default. Amate Audio...
  • Page 24 NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 2.3. Advanced menu o Sweep Acoustic test. A sinusoidal soundwave is played. It sweep through the entire audible range in two steps. First the high frequency stage from the cutoff frequency to 20 kHz. Then, the low frequency stage from 20 Hz to the cutoff frequency.

  • Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity

    NITID S12A7 Jan 2025 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.
  • Page 26 T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa T. +34 93 736 23 90 – F. +34 93 786 47 00 Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2025 by Amate Audio S.L.

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