K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODELS: SPK-C812 SPK-C813 SPK-C814 SPK-C815 SPK-C816 SPK-C817 SPK-C818 SPK-C819 SPK-C820 ESD™ Complete K-overage Ceiling Speaker P/N: 2900-300119 Rev 1...
Contents Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Overview Defining the ESD Ceiling Speaker Installing the ESD Ceiling Speaker Choosing the Best Location The Input Pinout Determining the Number of Speakers Needed and their Location Preparing the ESD Ceiling Speaker for Operation Installing the Tile Size Speaker Installing the Half-Tile Size Speaker Technical Specifications...
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded...
(often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer Speakers away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust ESD Ceiling Speaker - Getting Started...
The ESD ceiling speaker is constructed with a central driver and four pivoting tweeters and is housed in an enclosed shallow enclosure. The Kramer complete K-overage ESD provides unmatched sound response in a suspended ceiling device for the professional (PRO) and educational (EDU) markets.
Complete K-overage ESD® Ceiling Speakers Available Models Model Name Part Number Description • Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber Professional SPK-C812 • 2 left and 2 right silk dome tweeters tile size stereo • No bass reflex • Polypropylene woofer, surrounded with rubber Professional SPK-C813 •...
Installing the ESD Ceiling Speaker This section explains how to install the ESD Ceiling Speaker, that is: • Choosing the best place to locate your speaker (see Section 4.1 • Connecting the wires (see Section 4.2 • Determining the number of speakers (see Section 4.3 •...
Determining the Number of Speakers Needed and their Location When installed in a room with a standard ceiling height of 2.7m (8.8 feet), the optimal distance between the speakers is about 10 meters. The speaker should be installed lengthwise relative to the shape of the room. The example in Figure 4 shows the ESD Ceiling Speaker installed in a 10m x 5m room.
• If the size of the room requires more than one speaker, use two mono speaker models. Connect the speakers to the left and right connectors of the amplifier, respectively (see Figure Amplifier OUTPUT Speaker Amplifier INPUT OUTPUT 8Ω Speaker Speaker INPUT INPUT...
Preparing the ESD Ceiling Speaker for Operation Once the location of the speaker is fixed, prepare the speaker for operation as follows: 1. Move each of the pivoting tweeters outward in an angle that is suited to the room shape and size. 2.
Figure 7: Fitting the Tile Size Speaker 2. Secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an independent secure ceiling anchor point (see Figure 8) as appropriate. The anchor prevents the speaker from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart. Figure 8: Securing the Speaker to a Ceiling Anchor Point ESD Ceiling Speaker - Installing the ESD Ceiling Speaker...
3. If required, daisy-chain the next speaker (see Section 4.3 Note: Do not over-tighten the screws. It may cause damage to both the speakers and the surface. Installing the Half-Tile Size Speaker When installing the half-tile size model: 1. Remove the ceiling tile. 2.
Figure 10: Fitting the Half-Tile Size Speaker 5. Replace half of the ceiling tile (see Figure 11). Figure 11: Replacing the Ceiling Tile 6. Secure the speaker by connecting the speaker support ring to an independent secure ceiling anchor point (see Figure The anchor prevents the speaker from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart.
Figure 12 shows an example of how the ESD Ceiling Speaker can be installed in a boardroom setup: Figure 12: ESD Ceiling Speaker in a Boardroom Setup ESD Ceiling Speaker - Installing the ESD Ceiling Speaker...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications of the PRO ESD Ceiling Speakers INPUT POWER: 40W RMS; max. 80 W; continuous load: 40W (24Hr) NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 87dB SPL @1m CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 2kHz MEAN SPL: 87dB +/- 1dB @1W-1m FREQUENCY RANGE: Nominal: 80Hz-20kHz; max: 60Hz-20kHz SPEAKER TYPE: Two-way closed ceiling speaker WOOFER:...
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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