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- Page 1 XCELLENCE SERIES X208 / X215W / X218W Systems Pol. Ind. Norte - Perpinyà, 25 08226 TERRASSA (Barcelona-SPAIN) Copyright © 2012 info@master-audio.com All rights reserved www.master-audio.com Sep 12 User’s manual...
- Page 2 ENGLISH WARNING: CAUT ION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DON’T OPEN Safety Instructions 1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device. 2.
- Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General product information Master Audio thank you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. The Line Array Xcellence models combine the benefits of their high quality sound transducers, the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control.
- Page 4 Master Audio d<= /2 It is not difficult to fulfil this first condition for the low and mid frequencies. For example, two 7" loudspeakers that are separated by 17 cm will reproduce a cylindrical wave up to 1015 Hz. This condition is difficult to be fulfilled for the high frequencies, as their wavelengths are too small to make the adjacent acoustic centres any smaller than /2.
- Page 5 Master Audio Fig.3. High frequency waveguide Sound engineers use line arrays to obtain narrow directivities on the vertical plane. For configurations with many cabinets (big height) and at high frequencies it is not unusual to achieve narrow angles- in some cases they may be grade fractions. This can be useful in venues where both a high sound pressure level and long throw are required;...
- Page 6 Master Audio 1.3. Fresnel Region (Near Field) and Fraunhofer Region (Far Field) As our system is able to fulfil the previous conditions it will produce cylindrical waves to a maximum frequency. The wave will be flat up to a certain distance where it will start to become spherical (depending on the frequency and the size of the array).
- Page 7 Master Audio Frec (Hz) X-208 X-208 X-208 X-208 100 Esférica Esférica Esférica 125 Esférica Esférica 250 Esférica 11.8 13.3 23.8 11.9 26.8 47.9 23.9 95.9 11.9 47.9 107.9 191.9 14.9 59.9 134.9 239.8 Fig.6. d Calculation An 8-cabinet array has a near field extending to 12 metres at 2kHz. Beyond this distance the wavefront will be spherical.
- Page 8 Master Audio Two 8” woofers in neodymium (2.5” voice coil). Two 1.7” voice coil diameter, 1” exit PEN diaphragm compression drivers. High frequency planar waveguide design. 110º horizontal directivity. Birch plywood construction. Black textured paint finish: totally ecological. Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
- Page 9 Master Audio 2. X-208A/P FEATURES The X-208A cabinet includes 2400W bi-amplification for the low-mid range woofers, 600W for the high range compression drivers and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets make it easy, flexible and user-friendly. The basic set is composed of three units X-208P (passive) and one unit of X-208A (active).
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Page 10: Standard Configurations
Master Audio [Nº of BOXES] 2 : 2 boxes 4 : 4 boxes – 6 boxes 8 : 8 or more boxes [CONFIGURATION] FLAT: Flat boxes at 0º (longthrow application) ARC-: Standard curved boxes, i.e. 0º/1º/3º/6º or similar (for mid field application). - Page 11 Master Audio 3) 4 x X-208 STANDARD CURVED without subwoofers P3 [4ARC-_FR] 4) 4 x X-208 STANDARD CURVED with subwoofers P4 [4ARC-_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 5) 4 x X-208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º without subwoofers P5 [4ARC+_FR] 6) 4 x X-208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º with subwoofers P6 [4ARC+_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..]...
- Page 12 Master Audio 7) 4 x X-208 FLAT + 4 x X-208 STANDARD CURVED without subwoofers P7 [8FLAT_FR] P9 [8ARC-_FR] 8) 4 x X-208 FLAT + 4 x X-208 STANDARD CURVED with subwoofers P8 [8FLAT_SW] P10 [8ARC-_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 9) 4 x X-208 FLAT + 4 x X-208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º without subwoofers...
- Page 13 Master Audio 10) 4 x X-208 FLAT + 4 x X-208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º with subwoofers P8 [8FLAT_SW] P12 [8ARC+_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 11) 2 x X-208 STANDARD CURVED 0º- 5º without subwoofers P13 [2ARC-_FR] 12) 2 x X-208 STANDARD CURVED 0º- 5º with subwoofers P14 [2ARC-_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..]...
- Page 14 Master Audio 14) 2 x X-208 MAXIMUM CURVED 6º- 10º with subwoofers P16 [2ARC+_SW] [LPF90/LPF110/etc..] 2.3. Control and Connection panel Fig.9. X-208A control and connection panel The X-208A control panel contains the following elements: A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as IP address setting, Preset selection, etc.
- Page 15 G) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Master Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
- Page 16 Master Audio I) AC INPUT/OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: These leds show the status of the AC mains supply. ON: (Blue) When lit, the equipment is ON and the AC input level is within the permitted range (200 to 250 VAC). STANDBY: (Orange) This led is lit when the equipment is sensing the AC voltage at the input.
- Page 17 Master Audio 3. X-215W SUBWOOFER The X-215W cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement. It includes 2400W amplification for the woofers and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets (LPF90+3, LPF90+6, LPF100+3, LPF100+6, LPF110+3, LPF110+6, LPF120+3, LPF120+6, CARDIOID) make it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
- Page 18 Master Audio Fig.11. X-215W cabinet. External dimensions 3.2. Presets The X-215W includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application. The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user requirements. P1-LPF90+3 90Hz low pass filter...
- Page 19 Master Audio P3-LPF100+3 100Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz P4-LPF100+6 100Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz P5-LPF110+3 110Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz P6-LPF110+6 110Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2...
- Page 20 Master Audio P7-LPF120+3 120Hz low pass filter with +3dB boost at 50Hz P8-LPF120+6 120Hz low pass filter with +6dB boost at 50Hz P9-CARDIOID (Cardioid polar pattern) Fig.12. X-215W PRESET options Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2 Sep 12...
- Page 21 Master Audio 3.3. Control and connection panel Fig.13. X-215W control and connection panel The X-215W control panel contains the following elements: A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as IP address setting, Preset selection, etc.
- Page 22 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Master Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
- Page 23 Master Audio 4. X-218W SUBWOOFER The X-218W cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement. It includes 2400W amplification for the woofers and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets (LPF90, LPF90+3, LPF110, LPF110+3, LPF80, LPF80+3, CARDIOID) make it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
- Page 24 Master Audio 4.2. Presets The X-218W includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application. The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user requirements. P1-LPF90 90Hz low pass filter P2-LPF90+3 90Hz low pass filter,...
- Page 25 Master Audio P5-CARDIOID (Cardioid polar pattern) P6-LPF80 80Hz low pass filter P7-LPF80+3 80Hz low pass filter, +3dB boost at 42Hz Fig.15. X-218W PRESET options Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2 Sep 12...
- Page 26 Master Audio 4.3. Control and connection Panel Fig.16. X-218W connection panel The X-218W control panel contains the following elements: A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as IP address setting, Preset selection, etc.
- Page 27 F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Master Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
- Page 28 Master Audio 5. CARDIOID SUBWOOFERS Both X-215W and X-218W enable the combination of three or multiple of three subwoofer cabinets in an array to provide exceptional directivity at low frequencies. High directivity at low frequencies has two main effects on the sound field: firstly, the low frequency level behind the subwoofer cabinets is greatly reduced;...
- Page 29 Master Audio 5.1. The CARDIOID preset X-215W and X-218W can generate an uncompromised cardioid behaviour, which means that there is no need for special cabinets, enabling the use of the system’s full efficiency with just “one finger”. In its minimum configuration a Cardioid setup consists of a stack of three subwoofer cabinets (for X-215W) and of a horizontal line of three subwoofer cabinets (for X- 218W).
- Page 30 Master Audio The front facing subwoofers must be driven with [LPF90+3] preset in X215W and [LPF90] preset in X218W and the back facing subwoofers must be driven with [CARDIOID] preset. [LPF90+3] [CARDIOID] [LPF90+3] [LPF90] [CARDIOID] [LPF90] Fig.21. Presets for cardioid configuration When placing the subwoofers in a cardioid configuration keep a distance to walls of at least 60 cm in order not to affect the radiation of the central reversed cabinet.
- Page 31 IMPORTANT: If the user wants to adjust its own cardioid preset there is a specific manual to do it. Please, contact the sales department of Master Audio for more information. Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2...
- Page 32 For the mains connection use the cable with the blue Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA. Do not connect Xcellence Line Array series units using PowerCon without earth. Fig.23. Connection for 4 units of X208 (signal and mains) 6.2 Connection of more than 4 units Connect the signal (mixing desk output) to XLR INPUT on the first active X208A unit.
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Page 33: Overvoltage Protection
PowerCon without earth. Fig.23. Parallel connection for the Xcellence Line Array series (signal and mains) Fig.24. Connection for more than 4 units of X208 (signal and mains) 6.3. Parallel connection with subwoofers You can connect X-215W and X-218W subwoofers in parallel with X-208 cabinets. -
Page 34: Mounting And Installation
Do not fly systems from unsafe structures. All flying accessories that are not supplied by Master Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken with regards to public safety. - Page 35 Fig.27. TA-X208 Frame A shackle is included on the TA-X208 frame kit. It can be fitted into any of the centre bar holes (depending on the gravity centre of the configuration). The shackle can be also hung on the elevation motor of the system.
- Page 36 Master Audio The numbers on the central bar are those corresponding to Ease Focus2 calculations. Fig.29. Pin points 8.2. X-208 Flying Use the back guide to choose the desired tilt angle (0º, 0.5º, 1º, 1.5º, 2º, 3º, 4º, 5º, 6º, 7º, 8º, 10º).
- Page 37 Master Audio Fig.31. X-208 Flying. 5º Curved Line Array (Cabinet 1 Back Guide = 10º) (Cabinet 2/3/4 Back Guide = 5º) 8.3. X-215W Flying Units are joined through the built-in guides of each cabinet. Use points 1 and 2 to block the system.
- Page 38 It is useful to fly low frequency reinforcement units on the top of the system, as they are the heaviest enclosures. Place the subwoofers as has been explained in section 8.3. Join the last unit of X-215W onto the first unit of X-208 through the FA-X208/215 accessory (see FA-X208/215 specific manual).
- Page 39 It is useful to fly the X-210 units on the top of the system, as they are the heaviest enclosures. Place the X-210 as has been explained in its user’s manual. Join the last unit of X-210 onto the first unit of X-208 through the FA-X208/210 accessory (see FA- X208/210 specific manual).
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Page 40: Technical Specifications
Master Audio 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9.1. X-208A specifications 2V (+8dBu) Impedance: 20k ohm Balanced line input: 220V-240VAC / 50-60Hz (overvoltage protection >250V) Mains: Average current draw: (Heavy duty musical program) Frequency response Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 78Hz-18kHz (1W, 4FLAT_FR preset) - Page 41 Master Audio 9.2. X-208P specifications Impedance 16 ohm HIGH 12 ohm Power Handling (r.m.s) 500 W HIGH 100 W Musical program 1000 W HIGH 200 W Frequency response LF Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 78 Hz – 2k2 kHz HF Usable bandwidth (-10 dB)
- Page 42 Master Audio 9.3. X-215W specifications 2V (+8dBu) Impedance: 20k ohm Balanced line input: 220V-240VAC / 50-60Hz (overvoltage protection >250V) Mains: Average current draw: (Heavy duty musical program) Frequency response Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 32Hz-120Hz 133 dB SPL Maximum output level (1m/continuous)
- Page 43 Master Audio 9.4. X-218W specifications 2V (+8dBu) Impedance: 20k ohm Balanced line input: 220V-240VAC / 50-60Hz (overvoltage protection >250V) Mains: Average current draw: (Heavy duty musical program) Frequency response Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 30Hz-100Hz 134 dB SPL Maximum output level (1m/continuous)
- Page 44 Master Audio 10. FLYING & STACKING ACCESSORIES a) X-208 Flying You need: TA-X208 frame b) X-208 + X-215W Flying You need: TA-X210 flying frame FA-X208/215 flying adaptor Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2 Sep 12...
- Page 45 Master Audio c) X-208 + X-210 Flying You need: TA-X210 flying frame FA-X208/210 flying adaptor d) X-208 Stacking on X-218W You need: FR-X208 kit stacking Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2 Sep 12...
- Page 46 Master Audio 11. TIME ALIGNMENT IN PA SYSTEMS In common PA systems the frequency range is divided into different ranges which are reproduced using different cabinets (subwoofers for the bass range and top cabinets for the mid-high range). This means different locations and positions of the sound sources.
- Page 47 IMPORTANT: If the user wants to adjust its own system there is a specific manual to do it (“Time alignment in PA systems”). Please, contact the sales department of Master Audio for more information. Xcellence Line Array Series 208.Ver 1.2...
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
Master Audio 12. TROUBLESHOOTING No power Check the device is connected to mains Check mains cable is in good condition. No sound Check with the indicators that the signal is being sent from the mixer. Check that the signal cables are in good condition and connected at both ends ...