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Summary of Contents for L-Acoustics KIVA-SB15
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Page 1: User Manual
KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15m USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual Follow all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS ® Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents before exploiting the system The product information document is included in the shipping carton of the related system component. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
This document contains essential information on using the system properly. Carefully read this document in order to become familiar with the system. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-ACOUSTICS ® reserves the right to change the specifications of its products and the content of its document without prior notice. -
Page 4: Kiva System
SOUNDVISION 3D simulation software. The amplified controllers offer an advanced and precise drive system for the enclosures. A factory preset library allows accommodating any application. All L-ACOUSTICS ® amplified controllers feature the L-DRIVE, a thermal and over- excursion protection circuit. -
Page 5: System Components
1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ® The system approach developed by L-ACOUSTICS consists in offering a global solution that guarantees the highest and most predictable level of performance at any step of loudspeaker system deployment: modeling, installation, and operation. A complete L-ACOUSTICS ®... - Page 6 KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 Using L-ACOUSTICS ® software Refer to the SOUNDVISION user manual and the LA NETWORK MANAGER tutorial. KIVA SB15m DO25 LA4X DOSUB-LA8 SPY1 SP10 DO.7 SP25 CC4FP DO10 Soundvision LA Network Manager KIVA system components (excluding rigging elements and modulation cables) KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1.3...
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Page 7: Loudspeaker Configurations
2 LOUDSPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS Line source In this configuration – where a KIVA line source is used without complementary subwoofers – the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosure. The [KIVA] preset allows for a reference frequency response in medium to long throw applications. This configuration is driven by the LA4, LA4X or LA8 amplified controller. -
Page 8: Line Source With Low-Frequency Element
KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 Line source with low-frequency element In this configuration – where a KIVA line source is used with SB15m subwoofers and optional SB18 subwoofers – the bandwidth of the KIVA system is extended in the low-end and the LF contour is reinforced. The [KIVA] preset allows for a reference frequency response in medium to long throw applications. - Page 9 KIVA line source + coupled SB15m + SB18 Enclosure [PRESET] Frequency range (-10 dB) [KIVA] KIVA 32 Hz – 20 kHz SB15m [SB15_100] Recommended ratio SB18 [SB18_60] 3 KIVA: 1 SB15m: 1 SB18 KIVA +SB15m [KIVA_SB15] SB18 ...
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Page 10: Line Source Element
KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 Line source element In this configuration – where one or two KIVA enclosures are used without complementary subwoofers – the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosure. The [KIVA_FI] preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications. This configuration is driven by the LA4, LA4X or LA8 amplified controller. -
Page 11: Line Source Element With Low-Frequency Element
Line source element with low-frequency element In this configuration – where one or two KIVA enclosures are used with a complementary subwoofer – the bandwidth of the KIVA system is extended in the low-end and the LF contour is reinforced. The [KIVA_FI] preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications. -
Page 12: Loudspeaker Connection
The KIVA enclosure and SB15m subwoofer are equipped with two 4-point SpeakON ® connectors wired in parallel. The IN connector allows receiving the audio signal and the LINK connector allows routing it to another similar enclosure in parallel. Internal pinout for L-ACOUSTICS ® KIVA enclosures. SpeakON ®... -
Page 13: Connection To La4 /La4X
Connection to LA4 /LA4X Maximum number of enclosures per LA4 /LA4X Two KIVA or one SB15m can be connected to each output channel on the LA4 /LA4X. Therefore, a single LA4 / LA4X amplified controller can drive up to: 8 ... - Page 14 KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 LA4 /LA4X option A maximum configuration with SB15m KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1.3 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m...
- Page 15 Option B Connect an SP cable (SP.7, SP5, SP10 or SP25) to the OUT1/OUT2 and OUT3/OUT4 connectors of the LA4 / LA4X. Use a CC4FP adapter to connect an SP-Y1 cable and separate the two output channels. If necessary, use SP cables to connect additional KIVA enclosures in parallel with the first ones. LA4 /LA4X option B maximum configuration with KIVA LA4 /LA4X option B maximum configuration with KIVA + SB15m LA4 /LA4X option B maximum configuration with SB15m...
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Page 16: Connection To La8
KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 Connection to LA8 Maximum number of enclosures per LA8 Three KIVA or two SB15m can be connected in parallel to each output channel on the LA8. Therefore, a single LA8 amplified controller can drive up to: ... - Page 17 LA8 option A with KIVA + SB15m LA8 option A maximum configuration with SB15m KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1.3 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m...
- Page 18 KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 Option B Connect an SP cable (SP.7, SP5, SP10 or SP25) to the OUT1/OUT2 and OUT3/OUT4 LA8 SpeakON ® connectors. Use a CC4FP adapter to connect an SP-YI cable and separate the two output channels. ...
- Page 19 LA8 option A maximum configuration with SB15m KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1.3 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m...
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Page 20: Appendix Apreset Description
KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 APPENDIX A PRESET DESCRIPTION [KIVA] The [KIVA] preset allows for a reference frequency response in medium to long throw applications. Default parameters Loudspeaker elements Amplifier outputs Channels Mute Routing Gain Delay Polarity KIVA OUT 1 IN A... -
Page 21: [Sb15_100_C] And [Sb18_60_C]
[SB15_100_C] and [SB18_60_C] The [SB15_100_C] preset provides a 100 Hz upper frequency limit for the SB15m. The [SB18_60_C] preset provides a 60 Hz upper frequency limit for the SB18. They both feature optimized delay settings for subwoofers arrays in cardioid configuration. Default parameters Loudspeaker elements Amplifier outputs... -
Page 22: Appendix Cspecifications
KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS KIVA Description 2-way passive enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8 Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 80 Hz - 20 kHz ([KIVA] preset) Maximum SPL 130 dB ([KIVA] preset) Horizontal: 100° (from 500 Hz) Coverage angle (-6 dB) Vertical: depends on the number of elements and array curvature LF: 2 ... -
Page 23: Sb15M Subwoofer
SB15m subwoofer Description Subwoofer enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8 40 Hz ([SB15_100] preset) Low frequency limit (‑10 dB) Maximum SPL 135 dB ([SB15_100] preset) RMS power handling 600 W Transducer 1 15" weather-resistant, bass-reflex Nominal impedance 8 Ω Connectors IN: 1 ... - Page 24 KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.3 SB18 subwoofer Description Subwoofer enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8 Low frequency limit (‑10 dB) 32 Hz ([SB18_100] preset) Maximum SPL 136 dB ([SB18_100] preset) RMS power handling 700 W Transducers 1 18" weather-resistant, direct radiation, dual bass-reflex Nominal impedance 8 Ω...
- Page 25 Document reference: KIVA-SB15m_UM_EN_1.3 Distribution date: January 7, 2014 © 2013 L-ACOUSTICS ® . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.
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