KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 12+ User Manual

KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 12+ User Manual

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K&F GRAVIS 12+
Version 2.1
User's Manual
Released: 05.11.2013
Important Information,
Please Read Before Use!
KLING & FREITAG GmbH
Junkersstraße 14
D-30179 Hannover
TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70
FAX +49 (0) 511 67 37 94
www.kling-freitag.de

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  • Page 1 K&F GRAVIS 12+ Version 2.1 User's Manual Released: 05.11.2013 Important Information, Please Read Before Use! KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstraße 14 D-30179 Hannover TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70 FAX +49 (0) 511 67 37 94 www.kling-freitag.de...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Table of contents Introduction Symbols in User's Manual Information about this User's Manual Product Description Scope of Delivery System Requirements Overview of Components Accessories Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Notes for Mounting the Speakers Preventing hearing damage Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety Suspending the Speakers...
  • Page 4 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Disposal 14.1 Regulations for Disposal 14.1.1 Germany 14.1.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 14.1.3 All other Countries KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2012 Revision 2.1 Page 4 of 25...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Introduction Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble- free operating of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG GRAVIS 12+ system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use. With the purchase of a GRAVIS 12+, you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Product Description The GRAVIS 12+ is a high performance all-round speaker whose two monitor angles allow for it to be used not only as a highly professional mid-high range PA speaker, but also as a versatile stage monitor.
  • Page 7: Overview Of Components

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Overview of Components 5 x flying and securing point K&F 'VariPoint' for use with the 'K&F Lifting Pin' or standard M10 threads. Speaker handle with drill hole prevents liquids from building up in the handle area. (2x) handle speaker enclosure (2x) Speakon connector 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel)
  • Page 8: Accessories

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Accessories Adjustable Speaker Mount GRAVIS 12 U-Mount Wall / Ceiling Bracket GRAVIS 12 Adjustable Wall Mount 50 Lifting Pin M10 x 17 Eyebolt Protective Cover GRAVIS 12 Stand socket M10 KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2012 Revision 2.1 Page 8 of 25...
  • Page 9 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Pipe Clamp for TV Spigot TV Spigot 20 mm KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2012 Revision 2.1 Page 9 of 25...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Suspended loads are safety related. The speakers may only be mounted by qualified event technicians or personnel which are instructed by them, adequately. This also applies for wall and ceiling fixations. Warning The technicians responsible for assembling the speakers on site are responsible for the safe setup and use of the speakers and guarantee the safe use of the mounting elements.
  • Page 11: Suspending The Speakers

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety GRAVIS 12+ speakers may only be used in combination with a K&F SystemRack or K&F Topas. In general, audio signals must not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc.
  • Page 12: Securing The Speakers (Secondary Safety Device)

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Push the release button A and Let go of the release button when you completely insert the lifting pin into have completely inserted the bolt so the flying point B. that the release button pops back up. Ensure that you cannot pull out the lifting pin any more.
  • Page 13: Configuration And Connecting Diagram

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Configuration and Connecting Diagram Compatibility with GRAVIS 12 Please do not combine GRAVIS 12 and GRAVIS 12+ in one setup, because these speakers are not acoustically compatible. Furthermore, separate Speaker Blocks are available for GRAVIS 12 and GRAVIS 12+. Please make sure to use the correct Speaker Blocks in order to guarantee safe operations of the speakers and an optimal result.
  • Page 14: User's Manual K&F Gravis

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 6.2.1 Controller Mode with Subwoofer in Overlap Mode In full-range mode, the speaker GRAVIS 12+ is compatible with all K&F subwoofers that are run in the 100Hz mode. This so-called 'overlap mode' can make sense for surround uses when the tops should transmit the complete frequency spectrum and the subwoofer is used as an 'effect bass'.
  • Page 15: Operations With An Additional Subwoofer

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Operations with an Additional Subwoofer If you want to operate the GRAVIS 12+ with an additional K&F subwoofer, then select the LSBlock GRA12+N LCut in the CD 44 for the GRAVIS 12+ N or the GRA12+W LCut for the GRAVIS 12+ W.
  • Page 16: Wiring Instructions

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Wiring instructions • Before connecting your GRAVIS 12+ loudspeaker switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls. • Only use high-quality speaker cables with a sufficient wire gauge. The wire gauge depends on the length of the speaker cable. Minimum Wire Gauge (mm²) = Required Cable Length (m) / (2 x Speaker Impedance (Ohm)) •...
  • Page 17: Transport And Storage

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ Transport and Storage The GRAVIS 12+ is protected against short-term moisture. The accessories has to be stored, transported and used in a dry enviroment. The GRAVIS 12+ System is not designed for long- term use in a corrosive environment. Make sure that the system is adequately ventilated during longer storage periods so that possible residual moisture can escape from the equipment.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11. Technical Specifications 11.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+ N Speaker Design Passive 2-way bassreflex system (Operations via K&F SystemRack or K&F TOPAS) Frequency range -10 dB 65 Hz - 22 kHz (FR mode) 49 Hz - 22 kHz (BassBoost mode) Frequency range ±3 dB 95 Hz - 20 kHz (FR mode) 62 kHz - 20 kHz (BassBoost mode)
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications Gravis 12+ W

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 11.2 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 12+ W Speaker Design Passive 2-way bassreflex system (Operations via K&F SystemRack or K&F TOPAS) Frequency range -10 dB 65 Hz - 23 kHz (FR mode) 49 Hz - 23 kHz (BassBoost mode) Frequency range ±3 dB 95 Hz - 20 kHz (FR mode) 62 kHz - 20 kHz (BassBoost mode)
  • Page 20: Measuring Diagrams

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 12. Measuring Diagrams 12.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 12+ N LCut mode Frequency response 'on axis' FR mode BassBoost mode 12.2 Frequency range GRAVIS 12+ W LCut mode LCut mode Frequency response 'on axis' FR mode FR mode BassBoost mode BassBoost mode...
  • Page 21: Coverage Gravis 12+ N

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 12.3 Coverage GRAVIS 12+ N Horizontal 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 22: Coverage Gravis 12+ W

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 12.4 Coverage GRAVIS 12+ W Horizontal 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 23: Dimensions

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 13. Dimensions KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2012 Revision 2.1 Page 23 of 25...
  • Page 24: Regulations For Disposal

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ 14. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 14.1 Regulations for Disposal 14.1.1 Germany It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste. But please do not dispose of them at official collecting points for recycling either! All KLING &...
  • Page 25 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 12+ KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2012 Revision 2.1 Page 25 of 25...

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