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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Thunder-KS I Compact, multi-tasking subwoofers •20240403•...
- Page 3 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE IMP OR TA N T S A FE T Y INSTRU CT IO NS General heed and warnings • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Page 4 Connecting an impedance load outside the amplifier’s rated range can damage the apparatus. 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and • K-array cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the 2. this device must accept any interference received, loudspeakers.
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- Page 6 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Index Unpacking K-array Connect Mobile App Self powered subwoofer rear panel Connection and Discovery Passive subwoofer rear panel Scan QR Code and Connect Getting Started Manually Connect Active Subwoofer Device Web App (KS1 I, KS2 I, KS3 I, KS4 I)
- Page 7 K-array distributor in your country. K-array Thunder-KS subwoofers gives you all the boom with bass you need for installation and live applications. With both passive and active models in various sizes starting from 12” to 21”...
- Page 8 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Unpacking Each K-array loudspeaker is built to the highest standard and Thunder-KS4 I/KS4P I thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. Upon arrival, carefully inspect the shipping carton, then examine and test your new amplifier. If you find any damage, immediately Thunder-KS3 I/KS3P I notify the shipping company.
- Page 9 K140AP0107 (to be written all caps). c. Launch the K-array Connect app 5. In the K-array Connect app Devices menu, select the Thunder-KS active subwoofer you want to connect to or open the browser (Google Chrome recommended) and go to the default IP address of the DSP web app: 192.168.0.1.
- Page 10 PC/MAC. implement 4-channel power amplifier module with built-in DSP, K-array Connect App the latter shall be driven by either an external K-array power amplifier or by another Thunder-KS active subwoofer. K-array Connect is the mobile app for managing and controlling...
- Page 11 AES3 AES3 Air vents 9 10 1. QR Code for the K-array Connect app remote connection A. SpeakON NL4 2. SpeakON NL4 speaker output channels 1 & 2* B. SpeakON NL4 3. SpeakON NL4 speaker output channels 3 & 4 C.
- Page 12 100-240 V , 50-60 Hz. K-array Thunder-KSP passive subwoofers accept shall be driven by an external power audio amplifier, namely either a K-array Kommander-KA amplifier or a Thunder-KS active subwoofer. Make sure the operating voltage is steadily between 100 V and 230 V AC...
- Page 13 The AES3 digital input signals are routed internally to the input channels 3 and 4 and The Dante stream can be fed to the Thunder-KS I mirrored to the AES3 OUT XLR connector. via the RJ45 Ethernet Port on the back panel.
- Page 14 Thunder-KSP Speaker Input SpeakON Cable Default Wiring One-channel wiring The NL4 speakON connectors on the K-array Thunder-KSP passive subwoofers back panel may accept analog signals on Hi/Mid- and full-range loudspeakers are usually wired on +1 -1. either +1 –1 terminals, or +2 –2 terminals.
- Page 15 AES3 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Output wiring Example Configurations AES3 K-array Thunder-KS active subwoofers feature 4-channel amplifier module whose output channel 2 is connected to the Top loudspeakers built-in transducer(s). Active Subwoofer Output channel 1 4 Ω Z –1 SpeakON...
- Page 16 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Top loudspeakers Top loudspeakers Active Subwoofer Passive Subwoofer AES3 AES3 4-pole speaker cable 2- or 4-pole speaker cable SpeakON NL4 SpeakON NL4 wired on +1 –1 Active Subwoofer Passive Subwoofer Top loudspeakers output on channels 1 and 3: SpeakON NL4 +1 –1 K-framework3 Passive Subwoofer output on channel 4: SpeakON NL4 +2 –2...
- Page 17 2. Use the mobile device built-in camera to spot the QR Code on the Thunder-KS active subwoofer rear panel. The K-array Connect mobile app is designed to allow any Android and iOS mobile device (smartphone or tablet) to connect and manage any Thunder-KS active subwoofer wireless.
- Page 18 The Web App is stored into the device and is the user interface sound sources. of the K-array osKar operating system and DSP. Use the web browser on your mobile device to access the Web By default the media player lists the audio files saved on any App on the device default Wi-Fi IP address 192.168.0.1.
- Page 19 The amplifier module output channels shall be properly configured to drive other passive loudspeakers: the loudspeaker factory presets are available for K-array and KGEAR products. The subwoofer crossover frequency depends on the loudspeaker type and model connected to the Thunder-KS...
- Page 20 15 minutes. After updating the Thunder-KS active subwoofer reboots. System update via USB A. Prepare a USB drive with the system update files. Download the system update file form the K-array website https://software.k-array.com/oskar oskar updates click to go B.
- Page 21 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE DSP Block Diagram MATRIX OUTPUT OUTPUT FILTERS DELAYS USER FACTORY PRESET VOLUMES LIMITERS 8x EQ Filters OUT1 SpeakON 1/2 Level Filter Filter Polarity MUTE Delay Limiter Factory Meter Limiter +1 –1 OUT2 Level Filter Filter Polarity...
- Page 22 1. Please have the serial number(s) of the unit(s) available Adapter for standing loudspeakers on top of Thunder K-FOOT3 for reference. 2. Contact the official K-array distributor in your country: Thunder-KS3 I / KS3P I find the Distributors and Dealers list on K-array website.
- Page 23 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Mechanical drawings Thunder-KS1 I/KS1P I Thunder-KS3 I/KS4P I 250mm 9,84in 368mm 14,47in 368mm 14,47in 735mm 700mm 28,94in 27,56in 500mm 440mm 19,69in 17,32in 735mm 700mm 28,94in 27,56in 240mm 9,45in 530mm 20,87in 530mm 20,87in Thunder-KS2 I/KS2P I Thunder-KS4 I/KS4P I...
- Page 24 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Technical Specifications Thunder-KS1 I Thunder-KS2 I Thunder-KS3 I Thunder-KS4 I Type Active subwoofer 21” neodymium magnet Transducers 12" neodymium magnet woofer 18” neodymium magnet woofer 2x 18” neodymium magnet woofer woofer 35 Hz – 150/450 Hz (-6 dB) 35 Hz –...
- Page 25 Thunder-KS I USER GUIDE Thunder-KS1P I Thunder-KS2P I Thunder-KS3P I Thunder-KS4P I Type Passive subwoofer 21” neodymium magnet Transducers 12" neodymium magnet woofer 18” neodymium magnet woofer 2x 18” neodymium magnet woofer woofer 35 Hz – 150/450 Hz (-6 dB) 35 Hz –...
- Page 26 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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