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MSUB12 and GEO M6 with Ministack adaptor ........................33 MSUB12 and GEO M6 on Touring Bumper ..........................35 GEO M6 stacked on LS18 .................................. 38 1 to 3 (maximum) GEO M6 pole mounted ..........................40 ................................ 42 LOWN CLUSTERS SETUPS Described configurations ..................................
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CONTENTS MSUB12 and GEO M6 flown with VNT-BUMPM6 ........................54 4 to 12 (maximum) GEO M6 ceiling mounted ......................... 58 1 to 3 (maximum) GEO M6 wall mounted ..........................59 1 to 3 (maximum) GEO M6 ceiling mounted ........................... 60 MSUB18-I and GEO M6 flown with VNI-LNKM61018 ....................
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“Tried and true” methods will produce entirely unexpected results. HRW technology produces precise and predictable results. The Configurable Directivity Flange. A waveguide that allows the operator to alter its behaviour. An unprecedented NEXO development that is easy to use – once you know how and when.
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User Manual. Failure to do this exposes people to potential injury or death. Please check the web site nexo-sa.com for the latest update. Always consult qualified NEXO personnel if the device installation requires construction work and make sure to observe the following precautions: Mounting precautions choose mounting hardware and an installation location that can support 4 times the weight of the speaker system;...
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: Sound Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response...
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INTRODUCTION NTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a NEXO GEO M6 Series Tangent Array System. This manual is intended to provide you with necessary and useful information about your GEO M6 & MSUB12 System, which includes the following products: • GEO M620 is a 20° Tangent Array Module. It comprises 1x6.5” (17cm) 8 ohms LF/MF driver and 1x1.5”...
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Either connector can be used to connect amplifier or to link to an additional GEO M6 cabinet or to link to an optional GEO M6B or MSUB12 (if present). Therefore, a single 4-conductor cable can connect two amplifier channels to various GEO M620s and/or GEO M6B or MSUB12.
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GEO M6 GENERAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS MSUB12-I connectors MSUB12-I is supplied with a fixed cable (HO7ZZ-F), 2x2.5mm section, length 4m, outside diameter 11.5mm ±1.5mm. MSUB12-I is delivered with the connection plate with 2 cable glands (clamping range, Ø 10 to 14mm) at the back of the subwoofer, but you can also position it at the front.
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GEO M6 GENERAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assemble the cable glands on the provided front connection plate. Remove the front grille. Remove the front connection plate (with no holes). Place the front connection plate (with cable glands) on the grille. Pass the cable through the lower left vent (from the WAGO connector to the cable gland).
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Example: GEO M6 module has a 8 nominal impedance. When connecting 4 modules in parallel, total load impedance become 2. Recommended length for 4mm2 / (AWG#10) is 8 m / 26 ft, maximum allowed length is 32 m / 105 ft.
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In addition, it provides mechanical information for all clusters in agreement with Structural Analysis Reports (available in the Help section): dimensions, weight, gravity centre position, forces, moments, working load and safety factor. NS-1 installation package includes all NEXO User Manuals, Structural Analysis Reports and Certificates PDF files. NS-1 is a freeware available on nexo-sa.com...
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Remove the 2 TORX screws per flange on each side of the GEO Waveguide (drawings below); Install or remove the 120° flanges with the 2 TORX screws Re-install the grid, being careful that the NEXO logo must be on the woofer side. When & where to use Configurable Directivity flanges The diagrams show audience area coverage for a stereo system.
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(info@nexo.fr) upon request. We include this section to remind you of safe practice when flying the GEO M6 and MSUB12 system. Please read it carefully. However, user must always apply his or her knowledge, experience and common sense. If in any doubt, seek advice from your supplier or NEXO agent.
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When de-rigging the system ensure that the same duty of care is given to the procedure as for the installation. Pack GEO M6 and MSUB12 components carefully to prevent damage in transit.
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Angle splay setting sequence is: 0.5° / 2° / 5° / 10° / 15° / 20° GEO M6 angle setting bar connects 2 x GEO M6 with 2 quick release pins. It can be set upwards or downwards or removed on user’s choice (independently from “Left”...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE In order to avoid misuse or wrong angle setting by confusing left and right printings on GEO M6, remember that: The cabinet articulation hole around which angle setting bar rotates is always the one with no angle value indication The cabinet angle setting hole along which angle setting bar slides is always next to the “0°”...
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All GEO M6 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations. Never use other accessories – including push-pins - when assembling GEO M6 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO will decline responsibility over the entire GEO M6 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
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4 x VXT-BL515 per GEO M6 IMPORTANT GMT-BUMPER is rated for a maximum of 3 stacked GEO M6 in any inter cabinet angle configuration with 0°/-7° initial angle, provided the stack is assembled according to below rules: - GMT-BUMPER must always be installed on a horizontal surface - Public is not allowed within a safety area which radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
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4 x VXT-BL615 per MSUB12 IMPORTANT Ground stack assembly is rated for a maximum of 2 x MSUB12 + 3 x GEO M6 in any inter cabinet angle configuration with 0°/-7° initial angle, provided this device is assembled according to below rules: MSUB12 must always be installed on a horizontal surface Public is not allowed within a safety area which radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Connect bottom GEO M6 to GMT-BUMPER at required vertical angle with 4 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins. Connect subsequent GEO M6 at required inter-angle values with 4 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins. IMPORTANT Ensure that the clevis pin is properly locked in VNT-MNSTKM6, and that 5mm pins are properly locked...
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4 x VXT-BL615 per MSUB12 IMPORTANT Ground stack assembly with VNT-BUMPM6 is rated for a maximum of 2 x MSUB12 + 6 x GEO M6 in any inter cabinet angle configuration with +/-12° initial angle, provided this device is assembled according to below rules: MSUB12 must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
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Lock the 2 wheels to avoid vibrations, put the skids in contact with MSUB12 but do not force. Pull the bolt of VNT-BUMPM6 to unlock the link bar and rotate it Position first GEO M6 on top of VNT-BUMPM6 and secure the two front points by inserting 2 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins...
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-3° -6° -9° -12° Connect subsequent GEO M6 at required inter-angle values with 4 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins. IMPORTANT Ensure that 5mm pins are properly locked into GEO M6 and VNT-BUMPM6 Page 37 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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4 x VXT-BL515 per GEO M6 IMPORTANT GMT-BPADPT-2 is rated for a maximum of 6 x GEO M6 on a single LS18 in any inter cabinet angle configuration, with 0°/-7° initial angle, provided this device is assembled according to below rules: - LS18 must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Connect subsequent GEO M6 at required inter-angle values with 4 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins IMPORTANT Ensure that the clevis pin is properly locked in GMT-BPADPT-2, and that 5mm pins are properly locked into GEO M6...
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IMPORTANT (NEXO SUB POLE STAND) - NEXO VXT-PLSTD pole stand only should be used for mounting on top of NEXO SUB. - NEXO SUB must always be installed on a horizontal surface. - Ensure that public is not allowed within a safety area which radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
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Connect bottom cabinet to GMT-LBUMP with 3 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins Lift assembly on speaker stand or on LS18 with VXT-PLSTD pole stand. Connect subsequent GEO M6 at required inter-angle values with 4 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins IMPORTANT...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Flown clusters setups Described configurations GEOM6 only GEOM6 only MSUB12 only MSUB12 + GEOM6 GMT-BUMPER VNT-BUMPM6 VNT-BUMPM6 VNT-BUMPM6 Page 42 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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1 or 2 hoists (not provided). 1 x GMT-BUMPER 1 x GMT-EXBAR for extended positive and negative bumper angles 4 x VXT-BL515 per GEO M6 1 x GMT-6CASE for 6 x GEO M6 Page 43 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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GMT-BUMPER and GMT-EXBAR referenced rigging points IMPORTANT Ensure hoist hook(s) is (are) properly secured to GMT-BUMPER Lift assembly to sufficient height in order to connect additional GEO M6 if required Set inter-angle values IMPORTANT Ensure all pins are properly locked into GEO M6 Lift cluster to NS-1 defined rigging height, secure cluster horizontally to prevent it from rotating Secure bumper with secondary safety steel.
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Procedure with flight case set horizontally Open upper cover while the flight case is on its wheels Connect GMT-BUMPER to top cabinet 4 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins If required, connect GMT-EXBAR to GMT-BUMPER by inserting EXBAR clevis pins into GMT-BUMPER “B” and “D” holes Insert shackle(s) in bumper or in extension bar in required hole(s) as indicated in NS-1 design and secure shackle(s) bolt(s) −...
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Ensure hoist hook(s) is (are) properly secured to GMT-BUMPER Attach second set of 6 x GEO M6 to the first set by bringing the second GEO M6 flight case adjacent to the first one, carry on lifting bumper and set inter-angle values for the second set of GEO M6...
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4 x VXT-BL515 for second and third GEO M6 IMPORTANT Ensure that suspension point is strong enough to hold 4 times GEO M6 cluster weight (35 kg) Procedure Attach the GMT-LBPADPT to the GMT-LBUMP by using the screws, washers and bolts provided with GMT-LBPADAPT...
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1 or 2 hoists (not provided). 1 x VNT-BUMPM6 1 x VNT-EXBARM6 for extended positive and negative bumper angles 3 x VXT-BL515 for first GEO M6 4 x VXT-BL515 per GEO M6 Page 48 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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Position VNT-BUMPM6 on top of first GEO M6 Secure the two front points by inserting 2 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins Connect GEO M6 rear point to VNT-BUMPM6 link bar at required inclination by inserting 1 x VXT-BL515 quick release pin Page 49 / 102...
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If using 2 hoists, connect these using extreme points (“A” and “N”, or “A” and “U” or “U” and “N”) Connect hoist hook(s) to shackle(s) and lift assembly to sufficient height in order to connect additional GEO M6 if required...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE IMPORTANT Ensure all pins are properly locked into GEO M6 Lift cluster to NS-1 defined rigging height, secure cluster horizontally to prevent it from rotating Secure bumper with secondary safety steel. IMPORTANT The requirements for secondary safety systems vary with territories. However, the secondary safety steel MUST have a SWL equivalent or greater than that of the rigging system.
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE MSUB12 only flown with VNT-BUMPM6 Required items 1 or 2 hoists (not provided). 1 x VNT-BUMPM6 4 x VXT-BL615 per MSUB12 IMPORTANT When flying MSUB12 cluster, VNT-BUMPM6 must be set at 0° If cluster is flown from 2 points, bumper must be maintained horizontal in its definitive position as well as when...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Procedure Position VNT-BUMPM6 on top of first MSUB12 and secure it by inserting 4 x VXT-BL615 quick release pins Insert shackle(s) in VNT-BUMPM6 in required hole(s) as indicated in NS-1 design and secure shackle(s) bolt(s) −...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE MSUB12 and GEO M6 flown with VNT-BUMPM6 Required items 1 or 2 hoists (not provided). 2 x VNT-BUMPM6 4 x VXT-BL615 per MSUB12 3 x VXT-BL515 for first GEO M6 4 x VXT-BL515 per GEO M6...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE IMPORTANT When flying MSUB12 and GEO M6 cluster, VNT-BUMPM6 must be set at 0° If cluster is flown from 2 points, bumper must be maintained horizontal in its definitive position as well as when lifting or lowering the cluster...
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Once all MSUB12 are off the ground, position second VNT-BUMPM6 below last MSUB12 and secure it by inserting 4 x VXT-BL615 quick release pins Pull the bolt of bottom VNT-BUMPM6 to unlock the link bar and rotate it Position first GEO M6 below bottom VNT-BUMPM6 Page 56 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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Secure the two front points by inserting 2 x VXT-BL515 quick release pins Connect GEO M6 rear point to VNT-BUMPM6 link bar at required inclination by inserting 1 x VXT-BL515 quick release pin Lift assembly to sufficient height in order to connect additional GEO M6 if required...
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4 x 8mm diameter screws (not provided) IMPORTANT Ensure that the ceiling is strong enough to hold 4 times GEO M6 cluster weight and that the four screws 8 mm diameter and corresponding plugs required to fix the bumper under the ceiling are properly dimensioned.
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3 x 12mm diameter screws (not provided) IMPORTANT Ensure that the wall is strong enough to hold 4 times GEO M6 cluster weight and that the 12 mm diameter screws and corresponding plugs required to fix the VNI-WS15 on the wall are properly dimensioned.
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4 x 8mm diameter screws (not provided) IMPORTANT Ensure that the ceiling is strong enough to hold 4 times GEO M6 cluster weight and that the four screws 8 mm diameter and corresponding plugs required to fix the GMT-LBUMP under the ceiling are properly dimensioned.
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1 x GMI-BNFIX per GEO M6 IMPORTANT When flying MSUB18 & GEO M6 cluster, VNI-BUMPM12 must be set at 0° If cluster is flown from 2 points, bumper must be maintained horizontal in its definitive position as well as when lifting or lowering the cluster If cluster is flown from a single point, extension bar must be used.
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Procedure Place the bumper on MSUB18-I, insert the axis and the washers (M8) and secure with the brake nuts (M8). If required, position VNT-EXBARM12 frontwards or rearwards into VNI-BUMPM12 slots and lock devices with the provided fasteners (shoulder screws and brake nuts).
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Place VNI-LNKM61018 below the last MSUB18-I, insert the axis and secure by bending the legs. Check that the bumper is properly positioned with the GEO M6 rigging to the front (see image below) Position first GEO M6 below VNI-LNKM61018...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Inter-angle with the first GEOM6 or GEOM10 Mark Angle +15° +12° +9° +6° +3° 0° -3° -6° -9° -12° -15° Connect subsequent cabinets with GMI-BNFIX at required inter-angle values Insert the axis through front holes, insert the washers and secure with nuts Adjust the appropriate angle splay bar value with the linkbar and secure with provided screws and nuts Please see GEO M12 System Manual for more information about MSUB18-I and VNI-BUMPM12.
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Insert the axis and lock with the nuts Insert the safety pins and secure by bending the legs Connecting GEO M6 to VNT-BUMPM6 with GMI-BNFIX Place the bumper on GEO M6 Insert the axis through front holes, insert the washers and secure with nuts...
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GEO M6 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Subsequent MSUB12-I Place one MSUB12-I on top of another MSUB12-I Insert the 4 pins (2 on both sides) provided with MSUB12-I Secure with the provided plates and the screws Subsequent GEOM6 with GMI-BNFIX Insert the axis through front holes, insert the washers and secure with nuts...
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After cleaning, the rigging system must be treated with a suitable lubricant to prevent rusting. NEXO recommends the use of Scottoil FS365 which is a water-based lubricant with a mixture of machine oil, surfactant and anti-rust treatment.
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We recommend that the system is adjusted so that arrivals from GEO M6 and MSUB12 subwoofer are coincident at a fairly distant listening position.
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If MSUB12s are driven form an AUX output, NXAMPs are fed with two signals coming from different sources. If those two sources (MAIN output & AUX send) are not exactly in phase, delay is introduced into the crossover between the GEO M6 array and the MSUB12s.
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Play a CD track mono left, and then right: both sides must sound strictly identical. When listening in the centre between Left and Right GEO M6’s, everything from LF to HF should be located to the “phantom centre” position. If not, repeat the above check sequence to identify the source of the problem.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS MSUB12 Subwoofer System specifications MSUB12 WITH NEXO TDCONTROLLER SETUP Frequency Response @-6 dB 45Hz - 150 Hz Sensitivity 1W@1m 102 dB SPL Nominal Peak SPL@1m 130 dB Available Crossover Frequencies 45-85, 45-120Hz, 45-150Hz, 63-120Hz, 63-150Hz Nominal Impedance...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GEO M6B Module System specifications GEOM6B WITH NEXO TDCONTROLLER SETUP Frequency Response @-6 dB 70 Hz to 1kHz Sensitivity 1W@1m 94 dB SPL Nominal Peak SPL@1m 125 dB Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Recommended Power 450 Watts PRODUCT FEATURES LF Component 1 x 6.5"...
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GEO M6 & MSUB12 MODULES & ACCESSORIES LIST REFERENCE DRAWING DESCRIPTION VNT-BUMPM6 Lifting / Stacking Bumper for GEO M6 and MSUB12 VNT-EXBARM6 Extension bar for VNT-BUMPM6 Main GEOM6 Bumper GMT-BUMPER (up to 12 x GEO M6 maximum) GMT-EXBAR Extension bar for GMT-BUMPER...
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GEO M6 Connection kit for installation GMI-IPCOV Connector protection for IP54 rating VNI-LNKM61018 Adapter MSUB18-I to GEOM6 GMT-6CASE Flight Case for 6 x GEO M6 + Hardware MST-2CASEMSUB12 Flight Case for 2 x MSUB12 Page 100 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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USER NOTES 10 USER NOTES Page 101 / 102 System Manual GEOM6 MSUB12...
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