PRO DG SYSTEMS GTA 118 B SW Self Powered Subwoofer User Manual

GTA 118 B SW
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Safety Indications

Please read it before use the system and keep for later use
PRO DG SYSTEMS°GIVES YOU THANKS FOR ACQUIRE THIS PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEM FULLY DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED AND OPTIMIZED IN SPAIN, EXCLUSIVELY WITH EUROPEAN COMPONENTS AND WE WISH THAT YOU ENJOY WITH ITS HIGH QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.

• This system has been designed, fabricated and optimized by Pro DG Systems® in perfect working order. To maintain this condition and ensure the right operation, the user must respect the following indications and advices of this manual.
  THE FIABILITY, SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE SYSTEM ARE ONLY AND EXCLUSIVELY GUARANTEED BY PRO DG SYSTEMS IF:

• Assembly, manipulation, re-adjustment and modifications or repairs are carried out by Pro DG Systems.

• The electrical installation complies with the requirements of IEC (ANSI).

• The system is used according to the use indications.
  WARNING:

• If protectors are opened or sections of chassis are removed, except where this can be done manually, live parts can become exposed.

• Any adjustment, manipulation, optimization or reparation of the system must be done only and exclusively by Pro DG Systems. PRO DG SYSTEMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGE OF THE SYSTEM CAUSED BY A MANIPULATION, ADJUSTMENT, OPTIMIZATION OR REPARATION REALIZED BY NO-AUTHORIZED PERSONAL BY PRO DG SYSTEMS

• High loudspeaker levels can cause hearing damage, it must avoid the direct contact with loudspeakers operating at high levels, otherwise it must use hearing protectors.

MAINS CONNECTION:

• The system is designed for continuous operation.
• The set operating voltage must match the local mains supply voltage.
• The units has to be connected to the mains via the supplied power unit or power cable.
• Power unit: never use a damaged connection lead. Any type of damage must be fixed.
• Avoid connection to the mains supply in distributor boxes together with several other power consumers.
• The plug socket for the power supply must be positioned near the unit and must be easily accessible.

PLACE OF SITUATION:

• The system should stand only on a clean and totally horizontal surface.
• The system must not be exposed to any type of vibration during its operation.
• Avoid the contact with the water or wet surfaces. Do not place objects containing liquid on the system.
• Procure that the system has sufficient ventilation and do not block or cover any ventilation opening. Obstruct the ventilation may cause overheating in the system.
• Avoid the direct exposition with the sun and proximity with sources of heat or radiation.
• If the system undergoes an extreme change in temperature may affect its operation, before starting the system hope it has reached room temperature.

ACCESSORIES:

• Do not place the system on a unsteady base that can be cause of damage to people or to the system, use it only with the trolley, rack, tripod or base recommended or supplied by Pro DG Systems following the installation indications. The system’s combination must be moved very carefully. The application of an excessive use of force and uneven floors can cause the combination of system and stand to tip over.
• Additional equipment: don’t use additional equipment wich has not be recommended by Pro DG Systems. The use of not recommended equipment can cause accidents and damage to the system.
• To protect the system during bad weather or when left unattended for prolonged periods, the main plug should be disconnected. This prevents the system being damaged by lightning and power surges in the AC mains supply.

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO THE USER READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM AND SAVE FOR LATER USE.
PRO DG SYSTEMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OF AN INADEQUATE USE OF THE SYSTEM BY NO- AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WITHOUT ENOUGH KNOWLEDGE OF USE.
THE USE OF THE PRO DG SYSTEMS PRODUCTS IS INDICATED FOR AUTHORIZED PROFESSIONALS THAT MUST TO HAVE ENOUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM USE AND ALWAYS RESPECTING THE INDICATIONS SHOWED BELOW.

INTRODUCCION – INTRODUCTION

This manual is designed to help GTA 118 B SW system users from Pro DG Systems to the correctly use and for the understanding of the benefits and versatility of the same. GTA 118 B SW is a self-powered subwoofer system of high performance entirely designed, manufactured and optimized in Europe (Spain) exclusively with European components, which converts it, at its range, in the most compact & potent subwoofer system existing in the market.

GTA 118 B SW
100% designed, fabricated and optimized in Europe (Spain). Exclusively with European components.
1.1. DESCRIPCION – DESCRIPTION
GTA 118 B SW is a high performance subwoofer system, equipped with one (1) speaker of 18”, in a tunned  enclosure. Ideal as bass reinforcement for all the GTA Series. To use as P.A. in outdor events and permanent installation, where it is necessary high performance and SPL level. Incorporates amplification module GT 4.0 to
amplify itself and another passive unit of: GT 118 B and two (2) GT 2X8 L.A. / two (2) GT 1X12 L.A. / two (2) IT 2M6 L.A. / two (2) IT 1M6 L.A. or two (2) IT 112 P.A. passive in slave mode.

ESPECIFICACIONES – SPECIFICATIONS

Power Handling:| 1200 W RMS (EIA 426A Standard). Programme of 2400 W / 4800 W peak.
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Nominal Impendence:| 8 Ohm (8.8 min to 40 Hz)
Average Sensitivity:| 100 dB / 2.83 V/lm (average of 50 – 1000 Hz wideband)
Calculated Maximum SPL:| / 1m 131 dB continuous / programme of 134 dB / 137 dB peak
Frequency response:| (-6 dB) 30 Hz – 1000 Hz
Operative Frequency Range| +/- 3 dB from 40 to 1000 Hz
Nominal Directivity:| Omnidireccional.
Low Frequency Driver:| One (1) Beyma speaker of 18″, 8 Ohm, 1200 W, 485 mm in diameter with high temperature, glass fiber voice coil.
Low Frequency Cut-off:| 25 Hz Linkwitz-riley 24 filter – 100 Hz Butterworth 24 filter.
Recommended Amplifier:| Pro DG Systems GT 4.0 into the Cabinet.
Connectors:| 2 X XLR + 1 NL4MP speakon connectors. USB-Ethernet + 2 X Powercom.
Acoustic Box:| CNC model, 18mm made from birch wood plated on the exterior.
Finish:| Standard black paint job.
Box Dimensions:| (HxWxD); 520x715x605mm (20,47″x28,15″x23,82″)
Weight:| 54,5 Kg (120,15 Ibs) net weight / 55,8 Kg (123,02 Ibs) gross weight with packaging

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

II. INTERIOR DEL GTA 1 18 B SW – INSIDE THE GTA 1 18 8 SW
Inside the GTA 118 B SW is composed by one (1) Beyma speaker of 18″, 1200 W RMS. Specially designed under our own parameters for the best performance of the system.
KEY FEATURES

• 1200 W RMS power handling
• Sensitivity: 98dB @ 2.83v
• Large Xmax allowing longer voice coil displacements
• Designed for subwoofer applications that require an extra power handling
• Extended controlled displacement: Xmax ± 9.5 mm
• Massive mechanical displacement of: 52 mm p-p

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

**THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS***

Resonant frequency, fs  40 Hz
D.C. Voice coil resistance, Re  5.1 ohms
Mechanical Quality Factor, Q ms  15.11
Electrical Quality Factor, Qes  0.40
Total Quality Factor, Qts  0.39
Equivalent Air Volume to Cms, Vas  1981
Mechanical Compliance, Cms  93 um /N
Mechanical Resistance, Rms  3.9 kg / s
Efficiency, no (%)  2.7
Effective Surface Area, Sd (m’)  0.1250 m2
Maximum Displacement, Xmax”  9.5 mm
Displacement Volume, Vd  1165 cm3
Voice Coil Inductance, Le @ 1 kHz  2.8 mH
MOUNTING INFORMATION

INTERIOR DEL GTAITIS BSW – INSIDE THE GTS4I°IC & Sw
FREE AIR IMPEDANCE CURVE POWER COMPRESSION LOSSES

Note: Power Compression | osses were calculated afer 5 minutes penod asplying 4 pink nose signal filtered between 40 and 200 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE & DISTORTION Note: on axis frequency response measured with loudspeaker standing on infinite baffle in anechoic chamber, 2.83 ¥ @ im
ll. AMPLIFICACION DE GTA 118 B SW/GTA118 8B SW
AMPLIFICATION
The GT 4.0 is a digital amplifier module last generation class D with 3 channels: one (1) channel of 2500 W /4 Ohm for LF + one (1) channel of 1400 W / 4 Ohm for MF + one channel of 400 W / 4 Ohm for HF.
Includes digital processor with XLR input and output + USB connector and Ethernet.
Capable of amplify to himself and another passive unit of: GT 118 B in addition to two (2) units of: GT 2X8 L.A. / two (2) GT 1X12 L.A. / two (2) IT 2M6 L.A. / two (2) IT 1M6 L.A. / or two (2) IT 112 P.A. passive in slave mode. Offering a great versatility, allowing realize different systems configurations in function of the necessity or event.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Ratings: (RMS @ 1% THD @ 230Vac)
Channel 1: 4 Ohm 2500 W 8 Ohm / 2000 W
Channel 2: 4 Ohm 1400 W 4 Ohm / 1200 W
Channel 3: 4 Ohm 400 W* 8 Ohm / 300 W
Output Circuitry: UMACTM Class D – full bandwith PWM modulator with ultra low distortion
Output Voltage: Channel 1 on GT series: 160 Vp / 320 Vpp unloaded. All other channels: 80 Vp / 160 Vpp unloaded
Amplifier Gain: Channel 1 on GT series: 32 dB All other channels: 26 dB
Signal To Noise-Ratio: > 120 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Q load)
THD +N (typical): < 0,05 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Q load, 3 dB below rated power)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz + 0,15 dB (8 Q load, 1 dB below rated power)
Damping Factor: > 900 (8 O load, 1 kHz and below)
Protection Circuits: Input limiter, short circuit protection, OC protection of output, under & over voltage protection, intelligent mains fuse protection, power stage overload protection, temperature protection of transformers and heat-sinks  Readouts for DSP /Network: Protect / Disable (mute), Heatsink temperature, Clip (for each
channel), Output voltage (for each channel), Output current (for each channel), SMPS Limit (power supply limiter)
Power Supply: URECTM universal & regulated switch mode power supply
Operation Voltage: Universal Mains, 85-268V (dual voitage auto selection)
Control Options Sleep Mode (only +7¥V live), Disable outputs (mute)
Temperature reduction ON / OFF Aux. Power for DSP +15 V (150 mA), +7 V (1 A, delivered by standby power supply)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 265 x 483 x 105 mm / 10.43 x 19.02 x 4,13 in
Weight: 6,9 kg / 15,21 Ibs

ACCESORIOS DE MONTAMYE – RIGGING HARDWARE

Rigging Hardware frame for GTA 118 B SW composed by: one (1) lightweight steel frame + four (4) piniock + one (1) shackle to support a maximum weight of a ton and a half. It allows elevate up a total of 16 GTA 118 B SW.
Perfect interaction along with GT 2X8 L.A. in Flight
Mode, achieving a very compact and powerful set.
Thanks to: GT 4.0 allows to amplify itself and another passive unit GT 118 B in addition to two {2} units GT 2X8 L.A. passive in slave mode.
IMPORTANT: a misuse of the frame and components can be motive of cracking that could compromise the safety of an array. Using a damaged frame and components could result in serious mishaps.
ll. ACCESORIOS DE MONTAIJE – RIGGING HARDWARE
GTA 118 B SW allows interplay with different Pro DG Systems products to provide the most exigent professionals the maximum versatility and performance depending of type of need and event.
Here are some examples of the GTA 118 B SW interaction with different models of Pro DG Systems.

ACCESORIOS – ACCESSORIES

Pro OG Systems offers to their customers all type of equipment for their systems. GTA 118 B SW has Dolly Board and Covers for transport, plus complete cabling for the system ready to use. Dolly board and covers to transport two (2) GTA 118 B SW. Perfectly dimensioned to transport at any type of truck.

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Phone: +34 954 011 095
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