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K&F GRAVIS 8
Version 2.2
User's Manual
Released: 01.06.2015
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 8 Version 2.2 User's Manual Released: 01.06.2015 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 8 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 Required Tools Safety Instructions Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation Notes for Mounting the Speakers Preventing hearing damage Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety...
  • Page 4 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 EC Declaration of Conformity KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2015 Version 2.2 Page 4 of 25...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 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 8 system to achieve its full potential please read the operating instructions carefully before use. With the purchase of a GRAVIS 8, 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 8 Product Description The GRAVIS 8 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 8 Overview of components flying and securing point K&F 'VariPoint' (5x) for use with the 'K&F Lifting Pin', K&F eyebolt or standard M10 threads. Speaker handle with drill hole prevents liquids from building up in the handle area. handle speaker enclosure Speakon connector (2x) 4-pin NLT4MP (parallel)
  • Page 8: User's Manual K&F Gravis

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Accessories Adjustable Speaker Mount GRAVIS 8 Ceiling Bracket GRAVIS 8 Adjustable Wall Mount 50 Lifting Pin M10 x 17 Eyebolt Protective Cover GRAVIS 8 Stand socket M10 KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2015 Version 2.2 Page 8 of 25...
  • Page 9: Required Tools

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Pipe Clamp for TV Spigot TV Spigot 20 mm Spigot 20 mm Required Tools To rotate the high frequency horn: • 3 mm Allen key for loosening the front grille and horn tweeter KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2015 Version 2.2 Page 9 of 25...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 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 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety GRAVIS 8 speakers may only be used in combination with a K&F SystemRack. In general, audio signals must not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc. and should be indicated on this equipment. When a power amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier activates a clipping warning signal.
  • Page 12: Suspending The Speakers

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Suspending the Speakers By using the K&F 'Lifting Pin' or the M10 x 17 eyebolts available as optional accessories from Kling &Freitag, you can fly the speaker. Warning 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.
  • Page 13: Rotating The High Frequency Horn

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Rotating the high frequency horn When operating upright, the GRAVIS 8 W has a standard practice-orientated coverage characteristic of 85° x 55° (hor. x vert.). When you use it as a stage monitor, you have a good coverage into the depth of the stage and an optimal lateral sound field boundary on the stage.
  • Page 14: Configuration And Connecting Diagram

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Configuration and Connecting Diagram Controller Mode 'Full-Range' If you want to operate/run the GRAVIS 8 in fullrangemode, please select the LSBlock Gra-8 FR. Activate the filter Cluster for the top If you need a higher bass level, activate speakers via Filter B if you wish to the filter BassBoost via Filter B for the top operate several tops next to one another.
  • Page 15 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Activate the filter Cluster for the top If you need a boost in the high frequency speakers via Filter B if you wish to range (e.g. for compensating the operate several tops next to one another. high frequency attenuation for larger distances), activate the filter LoMidBoost via Filter B for the top speakers.
  • Page 16: Arrayed Speaker (Cluster)

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Arrayed Speaker (Cluster) If the loudspeaker are operated through K&F system controller, we recommend to use the 'Top Low Cut' switch for this operation. So you can optimize the frequency response for this application. When operating the systems without any K&F system controller, you should decrease the frequencies below 300 Hz for 3-4 dB.
  • Page 17: With Rotated Horn

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 With rotated Horn Winkel 2 rotated horn standing speakers A smaller angle Winkel 1 3 results in a smaller vertical coverage angle but increases the sound power level. Combination Angle 1 Angle 2 Angle 3 Gravis 8W with 20°...
  • Page 18: Operating The Speakers

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 • If several loudspeakers are connected, the signal can be linked through parallel from one loudspeaker to the next. Please make sure that the total impedance of the loudspeakers R(Ohm) is not lower than the minimal impedance indicated on the power amplifier.
  • Page 19 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 As a basic principle, you must visually inspect the accessory every time you suspend it and take it down. GRAVIS 8For fixed installations, you must inspect the speaker for signs of wear at regular intervals. During these inspections, you must especially look out for deformations, cracks, dents, damage to threads, and corrosion.
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 12. Technical Specifications 12.1 Technical Specifications GRAVIS 8 Application ProRental Design System controlled passive bassreflex loudspeaker (1-channel operation by using the K&F systemrack) Frequency range -10 dB 89 Hz - 20 kHz (LCut Mode) 65 HZ - 20 kHz (FR Mode) 62 Hz - 20 kHz (BassBoost Mode) Frequency range -3 dB 108 Hz - 19 kHz (LCut Mode)
  • Page 21: Measuring Diagrams

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 13. Measuring Diagrams 13.1 Frequency range GRAVIS 8 13.2 Coverage GRAVIS 8 Horizontal Vertical KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2015 Version 2.2 Page 21 of 25...
  • Page 22: Dimensions

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 14. Dimensions Weight: 10.1 kg KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2015 Version 2.2 Page 22 of 25...
  • Page 23: Disposal

    User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 15. Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 15.1 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 24 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 16. EC Declaration of Conformity for the products mentioned hereafter including model variants from KLING & FREITAG GmbH provided the products have not been altered subsequently. Loudspeaker systems: ACCESS B5 E 90 MK II SEQUENZA 5 W ACCESS B10 LINE 212 SEQUENZA 5 B...
  • Page 25 User's manual K&F GRAVIS 8 Hannover, 30 March 2015 Jürgen Freitag (Managing Director / CEO) KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2015 Version 2.2 Page 25 of 25...

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