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KLING
FREITAG
CA 1201, CA 1215, CA 1515
&
Version 4.1
User's Manual
Released: 17.02.2015
Important Information,
Please Read Before Use!
KLING
FREITAG GmbH
&
Junkersstrasse 14
D-30179 Hannover
PHONE 0 (049) 511- 969 97-0
FAX 0 (049) 511- 67 37 94
www.kling-freitag.de

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  • Page 1 KLING FREITAG CA 1201, CA 1215, CA 1515 & Version 4.1 User's Manual Released: 17.02.2015 Important Information, Please Read Before Use! KLING FREITAG GmbH & Junkersstrasse 14 D-30179 Hannover PHONE 0 (049) 511- 969 97-0 FAX 0 (049) 511- 67 37 94...
  • Page 2 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 -- - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015 Page 2 of 54...
  • Page 3 Important Information about this User's Manual User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015 © by André Figula, Kling & Freitag GmbH, 1998 - 2015; all rights reserved. All specifications in this manual are based on information available at the time of pub- lishing for the features and safety guidelines of the described products.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Contents Chapter Page General Instructions for Using Speakers Product Descriptions and Versions CA 1201 CA 1215-6 CA 1215-9 CA 1515-6 CA 1515-9 Important Notes for the Options ‘Outdoor’ and ‘Installation’...
  • Page 5: Chapter Page

    15.1 CA 1201, CA 1215-6 and CA 1215-9 15.2 CA 1201-M, CA 1215-6-M and CA 1215-9-M 15.3 CA 1201, CA 1215-6 and CA 1215-9 with Option ‘Installation’ 15.4 CA 1515-6 and CA 1515-9 15.5 CA 1515-6 and CA 1515-9 with Option ‘Installation’...
  • Page 6: General Instructions For Using Speakers

    − Integrated or preceding subsonic filter (approx. 30 Hz, min. 12 dB / octave) − integrated clipping limiter − for speaker models CA 1201 or CA 1215: Warning maximum rated power 500W@8 Ω...
  • Page 7: Preventing Hearing Damage

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 The following signals may damage the speakers Permanent high-pitched signals with high frequency, and continuous noise − from feedback. Permanently distorted signals with high power. − Noises, which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being con- −...
  • Page 8: Product Descriptions And Versions

    100V version with 300 VA toroidal transformer − CA 1201 -- - ‘Installation’ Version for fixed installations − CA 1201 -- - ‘Outdoor Installation’ / ‘Outdoor Mobile’ Versions for outdoor use under roofs − CA 1201-SP: Version with integrated power amplifier technology (not for CA 1201-M) 'SP' speakers are shipped with a separate user's manual! −...
  • Page 9: User's Manual Ca 1201, Ca 1215-6 /-9, Ca 1515-6

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 CA 1215-6 Short description: Short description: Short description: Short description: 2-way high-performance speaker system with 12" low-mid chassis and 1.5" high frequency horn driver on a rotatable 65° x 50° CD horn. Homogeneous coverage and constant directivity starting at 1.2 kHz.
  • Page 10: Ca 1215-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 CA 1215-9 Short description: Short description: Short description: Short description: 2-way high-performance speaker system with 12" low-mid chassis and 1.5" high fre- quency driver on a rotatable 90° x 50° CD horn. Homogeneous coverage and con- stant directivity starting at 1.0 kHz.
  • Page 11: Ca 1515-6

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 CA 1515-6 Short description Short description Short description Short description: : : : 2-way high-performance speaker system with 15" low-mid chassis and 1.5" high fre- quency driver on a rotatable 65° x 50° CD horn. Homogeneous coverage and con- stant directivity starting at 1.2 kHz.
  • Page 12: Ca 1515-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 CA 1515-9 Short description Short description: : : : Short description Short description 2-way high-performance speaker system with 15" low-mid chassis and 1.5" high fre- quency driver on a rotatable 90° x 50° CD horn. Homogeneous coverage and constant directivity starting at 1.0 kHz.
  • Page 13: Important Notes For The Options 'Outdoor' And 'Installation

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Important Notes for the Options ‘Outdoor’ and ‘Installation’ Speakers with the option ‘Outdoor Mobile’ and ‘Outdoor Installation’ have been opti- mised for outdoor use. They withstand temperature fluctuations in moderate climate zones and do not accumulate condensation water.
  • Page 14: Notes For Versions With '100V' Option

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 4. Notes for Versions with ‘100V’ Option Kling & Freitag speakers with ‘100V’ option are fitted with high-quality toroidal trans- formers. This serves to minimize loss of sound. Highly professional sound reinforcement results can be achieved using 100 V Kling &...
  • Page 15: Instructions For Suspending The Speakers

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 5. Instructions for Suspending the Speakers The speakers may only be suspended by trained specialised personnel. Pay attention to the required safety factors. Please follow the accompanying safety and assembly instructions carefully as well as the corresponding national safety regulations.
  • Page 16 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Example 1: Rigging with K&F Adjustable Speaker Mount or K&F Ceil- ing Bracket The letters with numbers indicate the particular fastening points, the numbers define the necessary first and second rigging points, accordingly.
  • Page 17 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Wrong: • The suspended speaker weighs more than 50 kg. This exceeds the total load-bearing capac- ity of the upper flying points. As a result, a maximum of 2 full-range systems may be suspended under one another.
  • Page 18: Using The 'Allsafe Jungfalk' Flying Points

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Using the ‘allsafe JUNGFALK’ Flying Points Single Stud Fitting ‘allsafe JUNGFALK’ flying point Used as fastener to the ‘allsafe Receptacle for special fasteners. JUNGFALK’ flying point. Take the single stud fitting in one ...
  • Page 19: Coverage Patterns Of The Ca Speakers

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 6. Coverage Patterns of the CA Speakers The mid-high systems can be operated in a vertical or horizontal (i.e. as a stage moni- tor) position. The coverage pattern of the speakers can be adapted to special needs by a 90°...
  • Page 20: Mounting Instructions For Speakers

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 7. Mounting Instructions for Speakers Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall. Speakers, which are stacked, must be secured with securing straps.
  • Page 21: Arrayed Speaker Systems (Cluster)

    *If several 90° systems are clustered, unwanted interference effects may appear. As a result, we do not generally recommend clustered configurations of CA 1201, CA 1215- 9 and CA 1515-9 systems. If wide angles are to be covered, we recommend the use of several 60°...
  • Page 22: With Rotated Horn

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 7.2.2 With rotated Horn Winkel 2 Winkel 3 Horn Horn Horn Horn rotated rotated rotated rotated Standing Standing Standing Standing speaker speaker speaker speaker A smaller angle 3 Winkel 1...
  • Page 23: Wiring

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 8. Wiring The speaker is equipped with two parallel Speakon connectors. Make sure that all units are switched off and all controls are turned down before con- necting your CA systems.
  • Page 24: Avoiding Ground Loops

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Avoiding Ground Loops 8.2.1 What is a Ground Loop? Every component of a P.A. or Hi-Fi System has its own internal 0 V reference (ground). This point is often connected to the protective earth connector (PE / Ground). If two or...
  • Page 25: Configurations And Connecting Diagrams

    − integrated or preceding subsonic filter (approx. 30 Hz, min. 12 dB / octave) − integrated clipping limiter Warning − for speaker model CA 1201 or CA 1215: maximum rated power 500W@8Ω (equivalent 1000W@4Ω) − for speaker model CA 1515: maximum rated power 700W@8Ω...
  • Page 26: Full Range Mode & Subwoofer With Crossover (Xo)

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 9.1.2 Full Range Mode & Subwoofer with Crossover (XO) In this mode of operation you can easily realise applications, where a higher bass level is needed. In this mode of operation be sure to use only amplifiers, which can handle speaker im- pedances down to 3 Ω.
  • Page 27: Operations With K&F System Controller

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Operations with K&F System Controller For optimal performance and operating safety we recommend using a K&F system controller. Instructions for use, connecting diagrams and detailed descriptions of the latest controller models ‘CD 24’ and ‘CD 44’ you can find in the corresponding user’s manuals.
  • Page 28: Crossovers

    11.1.1 Version A CA 1201 & CA 1201-M up to serial no. 231 0000 20 29 (by the end of October 03) Pin assignment Speakon NL4 ‘IN’...
  • Page 29: Version B

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 11.1.2 Version B CA 1201 & CA 1201-M from serial no. 231 0000 20 30 (as of the end of October 03) Pin assignment Speakon NL4 ‘IN’ 1+ 1- 2+ 2- ‘OUT’...
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram Ca 1215-6 And Ca 1215 -9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 11.2 Wiring Diagram CA 1215-6 and CA 1215 -9 The crossover networks as of the end of 2003 differ from earlier models. Please com- pare the crossover built into your speaker with the figures below and wire according- 11.2.1 Version A...
  • Page 31: Version B

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 11.2.2 Version B CA 1215-6 and CA 1215-6-M from serial number 23090007056 up (as of Sept. 03) CA 1215-9 and CA 1215-9-M from serial number 23090002676 up (as of Sept. 03)
  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram Ca 1515-6 And Ca 1515-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 11.3 Wiring Diagram CA 1515-6 and CA 1515-9 The crossover networks as of the end of 2003 differ from earlier models. Please com- pare the crossover built into your speaker with the figures below and wire according- 11.3.1 Version A...
  • Page 33: Touching Up Damage To Paint / Changing The Front Foam

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 11.3.2 Version B CA 1515-6 and CA 1515-9 from serial number 23116000435 (as of November 03) IN + / link to XO 2 IN - / Link to XO 2 Pin assignment Speakon NL4 ‘IN’...
  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 13. Technical Specifications 13.1 CA 1201 Loudspeaker Design 2-way passive system, bass reflex tuning Frequency range -10 dB 54 Hz - 19 kHz Frequency range ±3 dB 65 Hz - 18 kHz Coverage angles nominal 90°...
  • Page 35: Ca 1215-6

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 13.2 CA 1215-6 Loudspeaker Design 2-way passive system, bass reflex tuning Frequency range -10 dB 62 Hz - 22 kHz Frequency range ±3 dB 84 Hz - 19 kHz Coverage angles nominal 65°...
  • Page 36: Ca 1215-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 13.3 CA 1215-9 Loudspeaker Design 2-way passive system, bass reflex tuning Frequency range -10 dB 58 Hz - 22 kHz Frequency range ±3 dB 80 Hz - 19 kHz Coverage angles nominal 90°...
  • Page 37: Ca 1515-6

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 13.4 CA 1515-6 Loudspeaker Design 2-way passive system, bass reflex tuning Frequency range -10 dB 47 Hz - 22 kHz Frequency range ±3 dB 77 Hz - 19 kHz Coverage angles nominal 65°...
  • Page 38: Ca 1515-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 13.5 CA 1515-9 Loudspeaker Design 2-way passive system, bass reflex tuning Frequency range -10 dB 58 Hz - 22 kHz Frequency range ±3 dB 75 Hz - 19 kHz Coverage angles nominal 90°...
  • Page 39: Measuring Charts

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 14. Measuring Charts 14.1 CA 1201 Frequency response Frequency response Impedance 31.6 3,16 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Beamwidth Vertical 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Directivity 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING &...
  • Page 40 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 41: Ca 1215-6

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 14.2 CA 1215-6 Frequency response Frequency response Impedance 31.6 3,16 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Beamwidth Vertical 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Directivity 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015...
  • Page 42 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 43: Ca 1215-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 14.3 CA 1215-9 Frequency response Frequency response Impedance 31.6 3,16 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Beamwidth Vertical 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Directivity 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015...
  • Page 44 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 45: Ca 1515-6

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 14.4 CA 1515-6 Frequency response Frequency response Impedance 31.6 3,16 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Beamwidth Vertical 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Directivity 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015...
  • Page 46 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 47: Ca 1515-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 14.5 CA 1515-9 Frequency response Frequency response Impedance 3,16 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Beamwidth Vertical 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Directivity 1000 10000 20000 KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015...
  • Page 48 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Horizontal coverage 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°...
  • Page 49: Dimensions

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 15. Dimensions 15.1 CA 1201, CA 1215-6 and CA 1215-9 189.3 mm [7.451 inch] pole mount K&M 19656 Rigging Points 183.2 mm ANCRA Jungfalk [7.211 inch] 120030-31 378.5 mm 375 mm 189.3 mm...
  • Page 50: Ca 1201, Ca 1215-6 And Ca 1215-9 With Option 'Installation

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 15.3 CA 1201, CA 1215-6 and CA 1215-9 with Option ‘Installation’ 189.3 mm [7.451 inch] 183.2 mm 7 x Rigging Point M 10 [7.211 inch] 378.5 mm 375 mm 189.3 mm [14.903 inch]...
  • Page 51: Ca 1515-6 And Ca 1515-9

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 15.4 CA 1515-6 and CA 1515-9 216.8 mm [8.536 inch] Plastic Sliders pole mount Rigging Points K&M 19656 ANCRA Jungfalk 120030-31 433.6 mm 411.3 mm 212.3 mm [17.073 inch] [16.195 inch] [8.358 inch]...
  • Page 52: Accessories For The Ca Systems

    User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 16. Accessories for the CA Systems Tilt bracket CA 1201/CA1215 Cradle 1201/CA1215 CA 1515 Cradle 1515 Multi Cradle CA 1201/CA1215 Wall mount, Multi Cradle CA 1515 tiltable up to 50 kg Mounting bracket for versions with option ‚Installation’...
  • Page 53 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Tilt Bracket Stand Adapter Distance Rod Distance rod & application examples TV-clamp TV-spigot single stud with tilt bracket fitting Further information is available in our downloadable catalogue at: www.kling-freitag.de KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015...
  • Page 54 User's Manual CA 1201, CA 1215-6 /-9, CA 1515-6 /-9 Fehler! Kein gültiger Dateiname. Fehler! Kein gültige r Dateiname. Fehler! Kein gültige Fehler! Kein gültige r Dateiname. r Dateiname. KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©1998 -- - 2015 Version 4.0, 17.02.2015...

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