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LA8
V2
Professional Line-Array Element

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL Professional Line-Array Element...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - 6 - CABLE SELECTING - 7 - RIGGING SYSTEM - 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING - 11 - WARRANTY - 11 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 12 - LA8V2 SPARE PARTS - 13 - CONTACTS - 13 - www.next-proaudio.com - 1 -...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    NEXT LA8 system. Please devote some time reading this manual, and keep it at hand for future reference. NEXT-Proaudio is concerned with your safety and well-being, so please follow all instructions and heed all warnings.
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    It is suggested that you retain the original packaging so that the system can be repacked in the future if necessary. Please note that NEXT-Proaudio and its authorized distributors cannot accept any responsibility for damage to any returned product through the use of non-approved packaging.
  • Page 5: Connections And Electric Diagram

    Next LA8 User’s Manual range, the LA8 incorporates a special crossover circuit, at the lowest frequencies, both drivers combine to reproduce a powerful coherent bass, while in the mid frequencies the crossover feeds only one of the drivers. This special technique was developed to attenuate the interference between drivers in the mid frequencies region.
  • Page 6 Next LA8 User’s Manual The 4 pins of the 2 Neutrik® NL4 Speakon® sockets are wired in parallel within the enclosure. Either connector can be used to connect to the amplifier or another LA8 element. Please notice that LA8 line-array element is bi-amp only. Despite having a crossover network it wasn’t designed to work in full-range.
  • Page 7: Amplification

    NEXT power-rack mounts already configured for optimum performance, according to the configuration chosen by the customer. NEXT-Proaudio recommends using only NEXT-Proaudio approved amplifiers and signal processing units, and only provides signal processing configuration files for approved signal processing units.
  • Page 8: Cable Selecting

    Next LA8 User’s Manual CABLE SELECTING Selecting a cable consists of calculating the correct cable section (size) in relation to the load impedance and the required cable length. A small cable section will increase its serial resistance, which will induce power-loss and response variations (damping factor).
  • Page 9 You will also need the NEXT VP60052 lock pins. Never use any lock pins but the ones supplied by NEXT-Proaudio. These pins are built to withstand the system’s weight with a good safety factor. They are also built with very specific dimensions. Also, before you suspend the system, please read the instructions in the “Safety first”...
  • Page 10 Next LA8 User’s Manual After reading and understanding the “Safety first” chapter, do as follows to rig the system: www.next-proaudio.com - 9 -...
  • Page 11 Next LA8 User’s Manual Here’s an example of a four element system with 2º, 5º and 7º angles: www.next-proaudio.com - 10 -...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    NEXT-proaudio cannot be held responsible for defects caused by unauthorized modifications, improper use, negligence, exposure to inclement weather conditions, act of God or accident, or any use of this product that is not in accordance with the instructions provided by NEXT- proaudio. NEXT-proaudio is not liable for consequential damages.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Next LA8 User’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LA8V2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Design 2.5-way front loaded line-array element Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 70Hz to 19KHz Horizontal Coverage (-6dB) 120º Vertical Coverage (-6dB) 7º Components LF - 1 x 8” Speaker LF/MF - 1 x 8” Speaker HF - 2 x 1”...
  • Page 14: La8V2 Spare Parts

    Next LA8 User’s Manual SPARE PARTS Reference Description NCS05502 LA8 Connection Patch PB00016 LA8 LF Crossover Network BB05030 LA8 8” LF - LF/MF Speaker BB05031 LA8 8” HF Compression Driver NCS01502 LA8 Front-Left Suspension Assembly NCS02502 LA8 Front-Right Suspension Assembly...

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