KLING & FREITAG SONA SUB User Manual

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K&F SONA SUB
Version 2.1
User's Manual
Released: 25.06.2014
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 SONA SUB Version 2.1 User's Manual Released: 25.06.2014 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

    Configuration and Connecting Diagram Terminal assignment Terminal assignment, option "XO" SONA SUB with 'SONA 5 unfiltered' SONA SUB with SONA 5 or SONA 6 filtered SONA SUB "XO" with SONA 5 or SONA 6 Wiring Wiring instructions Operating the Speakers...
  • Page 4: 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 SONA SUB system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use. With the purchase of a SONA SUB, you have acquired a large sound system with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities.
  • Page 5: Product Description

    K&F SONA SUB Product Description The subwoofer SONA SUB is the ideal bass supplement for the speaker SONA 5. With its discreet appearance, it fits in nearly any architecture. The practical mounting points with a double keyhole design enable wall and ceiling installation. In addition to possible use with the K&F Controller CD 44, it can also be operated with a universal electronic crossover.
  • Page 6: Required Signal Processor

    Required signal processor The following information does not apply to the option "XO" : When using the SONA SUB, a signal processor is required such as an electronic crossover or the K&F Controller CD 44. The signal processor must provide at least the following settings: •...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB 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.
  • Page 8 Configuration and Connecting Diagram from page 13. Operations with CD 44 Controller: • For optimal performance and operating safety of the SONA SUB speakers we recommend using the system controller K&F CD 44. • When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal amplifier power less than 75W@8Ohm requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3dB for the K&F CD 44 controller.
  • Page 9: Wall And Ceiling Installation

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB Wall and Ceiling Installation Using the provided drilling plan, mark the mounting points on the wall or ceiling. When mounting, always choose at least two of the mounting points as well as the fixation point. Choose fasteners that are suitable for the wall or ceiling material. Use suitable rawlplugs if necessary.
  • Page 10 User's manual K&F SONA SUB Remove the grille: Push one side of the grille towards the middle of the speaker (1). Keep pushing the side and, while doing so, slide the side of the grille upwards out of the fastening groove (2).
  • Page 11 User's manual K&F SONA SUB Re-install the grille. To install the grille, follow the removal instructions in reverse order. Then push on the grille so that fold of the grille (1) is securely behind the fastening groove (2). KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2014 Version 2.1...
  • Page 12: Correct Ratio Between Top And Bass Speakers

    For a balanced sound reproduction, suitable for speech and average music material, one subwoofer SONA SUB can be combined with 2 tops SONA 5 or 1 top SONA 6. This is valid as long as the amplifiers for SONA SUB and SONA 5 / SONA 6 have the same overall gain and the SONA SUB is mounted on a wall or on the open floor (reference use).
  • Page 13: Configuration And Connecting Diagram

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB Configuration and Connecting Diagram Terminal assignment The pins 2+ / 2- of the speakon connector are in parallel to the pins 1+ / 1-. Caution Terminal assignment, option "XO" "XO" At the option "XO" tops were connected via the phoenix connector pins 2+ / 2-.
  • Page 14: Sona Sub With 'Sona 5 Unfiltered

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB with 'SONA 5 unfiltered' In this mode, the polarity of the SONA 5’s input signal must be reversed. SONA 5 SONA 5 SONA SUB Amplifier Amplifier Signal Processor STEREO MONO MIX Signal processor settings...
  • Page 15 User's manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB with SONA 5 or SONA 6 filtered SONA 5 SONA 5 STEREO SONA 6 (2 x SONA 5 1 x SONA 6) MONO SONA SUB Amplifier Amplifier Signal Processor oder CD 44 MONO MIX...
  • Page 16: Wiring

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB SONA SUB "XO" with SONA 5 or SONA 6 SONA 6 MONO MIX SONA 5 SONA 5 MONO MIX MONO MIX SONA SUB XO MONO MIX Amplifier Wiring Electrical current of loudspeaker signal may be hazardous for the human body.
  • Page 17: Wiring Instructions

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB Wiring instructions • Before connecting your SONA SUB 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.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB Technical Specifications Design Bass reflex system Frequency range without filter 70 Hz -400 Hz / 60 Hz - 450 Hz (+/-3 dB / -10 dB) Lower cut-off frequency with filter (-3 dB / 42 Hz / 32 Hz (half space)
  • Page 19: 10. Measuring Diagrams

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB 10. Measuring Diagrams Frequency response (unfiltered) Impedance (Ohm) 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency response SONA SUB filtered Frequency response SONA 5 unfiltered Frequency response SONA 5 filtered Summed Frequency response filtered 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING &...
  • Page 20: 11. Dimensions

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB 11. Dimensions 308,0 mm / 12,126" 25,5 mm / 1,004" 224,0 mm / 8,819" 17,5 mm / 0,689" KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2014 Version 2.1 Page 20 of 21...
  • Page 21: 12. Disposal

    User's manual K&F SONA SUB 12. Disposal 12.1 Regulations for Disposal 12.1.1 Germany It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste. Dispose of the device at public collection points for recycling! The device is a so called dual-use product intended for domestic and commercial use.

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