amate audio S15P 15 Inch Two Way Active Self Powered Range User Manual
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amate audio S15P 15 Inch Two Way Active Self Powered Range
Product Information
User’s manual
Date: April 2023
Product Name: NITID S15P
Safety Instructions
- All safety instructions must be read before using this device.
- Keep and follow these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety.
- The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous uninsulated voltages.
- Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heaters or other heat-emitting elements.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- The equipment must be repaired by qualified technical service personnel when:
- The mains supply cable is damaged.
- Any object or liquid has damaged the device.
- The equipment does not function normally or correctly.
- The equipment has been exposed to the rain.
- The chassis is damaged.
- Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of disuse.
- The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device.
- For hanging and installation, use manufacturer recommended accessories only.
Product Usage Instructions
Connections
Connection description
SPEAKON: The S15P uses two NL4MP Speakon terminals and are duly prepared for a perfect connection in a parallel system. Terminal Pins +1/-1 must be always used, disregarding the +2/-2 which are not internally connected. Respect always the polarity +/-.
It is strongly recommended to use a two-conductor high-quality wire, non- shielded and two-colored. We recommend using a minimum section of 4 mm2 for each conductor. Avoid long wire distances as they induce important power and quality losses.
Configurations
Full-range stereo configuration
Connect each output of the amplifier LEFT/RIGHT to each cabinet using two independent wires.
Full-Range parallel stereo configuration
Connect the amplifier’s output to the Speakon’s input of the first cabinet, always respecting the polarity positive +1, negative -1. Then, make a bridge from the first cabinet to the second one.
Connect one of the outputs of the amplifier to the subwoofer through a wire. Then, make a bridge from the link Speakon connector of the subwoofer to its respective mid-high top unit, always respecting the correct polarity between both systems. Do the same with the other channel.
It is also correct, if the installation requires so, to make the connection in the opposite way, that is, from the amplifier to the top cabinet and then to the subwoofer.
A wire with the maximum available section (4mm2 minimum) should link the low frequencies output channel of the amplifier to one of the subwoofers. Two subwoofers can also be connected by bridging one to another, as long as the polarity is strictly respected.
Safety Instructions
- All safety instructions must be read before using this device.
- Keep and follow these instructions
- Heed all warnings
- The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety.
- The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous uninsulated voltages.
- Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heaters or other heat-emitting elements.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus
- The equipment must be repaired by qualified technical service personnel when:
- The mains supply cable is damaged, or
- Any object or liquid has damaged the device; or
- The equipment does not function normally or correctly; or
- The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or
- The chassis is damaged
- Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of disuse.
- WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture
- The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device.
- For hanging and installation, use manufacturer-recommended accessories only..
INTRODUCTION
General
Amate Audio would like to thank you for your confidence in our NÍTID Series.
We suggest you to carefully read the following instructions in order to obtain
the best results in performance.
Features and presentation
S15P
- Passive acoustic system
- NL4MP Speakon input & parallel output
- 800 W program power
- Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 99 dB
- 15″ woofer with 3” voice coil
- 1.4” polyester diaphragm driver
- 50º to 100º (H) x 55º (V) asymmetrical dispersion horn
- Nominal impedance 8Ω
CONNECTIONS
Connection description
A) SPEAKON: The S15P uses two NL4MP Speakon terminals and are duly prepared
for a perfect connection in a parallel system. Terminal Pins +1/-1 must be
always used, disregarding the +2/-2 which are not internally connected.
Respect always the polarity +/-.
Fig. 1. NÍTID passive connectors
It is strongly recommended to use a two-conductor high-quality wire, non- shielded and two-colored. We recommend using a minimum section of 4 mm2 for each conductor. Avoid long wire distances as they induce to important power and quality losses.
Configurations
Full-range stereo configuration
Connect each output of the amplifier LEFT/RIGHT to each cabinet using two
independent wires.
Fig. 2. Full-range stereo configuration
Full-Range parallel stereo configuration Connect the amplifier’s output to the
Speakon’s input of the first cabinet, always respecting the polarity positive
+1, negative -1. Then, make a bridge from the first cabinet to the second one.
Fig. 3. Full-range parallel stereo configuration
Passive configuration with subwoofer
There will be times when you will be interested in reinforcing your NÍTID
Systems with subwoofer units, in passive mode. In this case only one amplifier
will be used for the whole system.
Connect one of the outputs of the amplifier to the subwoofer through a wire.
Then, make a bridge from the link Speakon connector of the subwoofer to its
respective mid-high top unit, always respecting the correct polarity between
both systems. Do the same with the other channel.
It is also correct, if the installation requires so, to make the connection in
the opposite way, that is, from the amplifier to the top cabinet and then to
the subwoofer.
Fig. 4. Passive configuration with subwoofer
Bi-Amplified configuration with subwoofer
A wire with the maximum available section (4mm2 minimum) should link the low
frequencies output channel of the amplifier to one of the subwoofers. Two
subwoofers can be also connected by bridge one to another, as long as the
polarity is strictly respected. Connect the other output of the amplifier to
the Full-Range cabinets. It is also possible to use only one amplifier for the
low reinforcement, connecting each one of the subwoofers to the two outputs of
the amplifier and consequently, connecting the Full Range cabinets to a second
amplifier.
Fig. 5. Bi-amplified with subwoofer configuration (option 1)
Fig. 6. Bi-amplified with
subwoofer configuration (option 2)
In order to allow a bridge connection between cabinets, each one of them has been provided with two Speakon connectors that allow the Input / Output function indistinctly. Terminal Pins +1/-1 must be always used, disregarding the +2/-2 which are not internally connected.
MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT
Flying an S15P system is easy, fast and secure. To perform any operations
related to flying the system, read the present document, and act on the
warnings and advice given.
Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the system and local
safety regulations should fly speaker cabinets.
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown and the
flying accessories (such as chains, eyebolts, lock pins…) comply with state
and local regulations. They should be regularly inspected and replaced if in
doubt.
When flying enclosures from ceiling support structures, extreme care should be
taken to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures. Do not fly
systems from unsafe structures.
All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user’s
responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken
with regards to public safety.
Placement
When possible, cabinets should be located in a high position, slightly
inclined to the audience. If the loudspeakers are located too low, the
listeners at the end of the room will not hear a good sound quality.
Fig. 7. Flying placement
S15P with subwoofer
The S12P is equipped with a 35 mm socket for mounting the speaker on a
subwoofer (use SP/CRTL bar) or on a tripod. Be careful not to use this system
on non-flat surfaces as it may become unstable.
Fig. 8. S15P 35 mm bottom socket
Fig. 9. Use with subwoofer or tripod
Asymmetrical and rotatable horn
The S15P incorporates an asymmetrical dispersion horn, which will optimize
coverage.
To rotate the horn, unscrew the frontal grille, and then, unscrew the four
fixing screws of the horn. Rotate it 180 degrees taking care of the wires.
Screw the horn again and finally place the frontal grille in its right
position.
Good coverage of audiences often is a conflicting combination of:
- wide coverage for the closest audience (short throw)
- narrow coverage for distant areas (long throw)
The asymmetrical dispersion horn coverage varies from “short throw” to “long throw” along the vertical axis (keeping a constant vertical directivity). In conclusion, the directivity feature of (50º to 100º(H), 55º(V)) can be seen as if the horn itself had “two” horizontal directivities, which depend on the distance. For short distances, the horn should be used with its “wide” dispersion (100º). For long distances, the horn should be used with its “narrow” dispersion (50º). We suggest you to pay attention to the following examples.
Vertical-Positioned Cabinets (Flown and aiming to the audience)
We need wide coverage (100º) for the closest listeners and narrow coverage for
the distant audience.
Horizontal-Positioned Cabinets (Flown and aiming to the audience) We need wide coverage (100º) for the closest listeners and narrow coverage for the distant audience.
Stage monitor use
Case 1
We need wider coverage (100º) when musicians are closer to the cabinet than
when they move away from it (50º).
Case 2
We need wider coverage (100º) when performers move away from the cabinet (long
stages) than when they are close to it (50º).
Rotatable logo
All grille’s logo can be rotated.
Stage monitor use
The wedge shape of S15P allows for use as onstage monitor without the need of
incorporating any other accessory. Remember to use the MONITOR preset on your
external processor.
Fig. 15. Use as on-stage monitor
Flying
Only experienced people should fly speaker cabinets. Extreme care should be
taken to assure the load-bearing capabilities of the structures where the
cabinets will be placed. Hanging hardware (as chains, eyebolts, lock pins…)
should be regularly inspected and replaced if in doubt.
DO NOT SUSPEND THE CABINETS FROM THE HANDLES
Vertical flying with HR-LU and HR-LU/GT bar
The HR-LU and the HR-LU/GT are some optional accessories for flying on truss
or ceiling (vertical orientation) one unit of S15P. Refer to “HR-LU
instructions manual” and “HR-LU/GT instructions manual” for more information.
Fig. 16. HR-LU and HR-LU/GT flying bar for
S15P
Vertical flying with SP-WHR
The SP-WHR is an optional accessory for mounting on wall (vertical
orientation) one unit of S15P. Refer to “SP-WHR instructions manual” for more
information.
Fig. 17. SP-WHR bracket for S15P
Flying with ACRM8
The S15P provides several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the
flying in vertical position or horizontal position.
| S15P | |
|---|---|
| Horizontal flying | 3&6 or 4&7 or 1&8 or 2&9 (front rigging points) |
5 (back tilt point)
Vertical Flying| 1&2 or 3&4 (front rigging points) 5 (back tilt point)
Horizontal flying with UB-L
The UB-L is an optional accessory for mounting on wall (horizontal
orientation) one unit of S15P. Refer to the “UB-L instructions manual” for
more information.
Fig. 19. U-BL bracket for S15P
TECHNICAL FEATURES
| S15P |
|---|
Impedance
Nominal| 8 Ω
Power
R.m.s| 400 W
Program| 800 W
Connectors| 1 x Speakon NL4MP input 1 x Speakon NL4MP link
Audio Performance
Frequency response
(-10 dB usable bandwidth)
| 50 Hz – 19k Hz
SPL (1W / 1m)| 99 dB
Nominal directivity (-6dB)| 50º to 100º x 55º
Components
LF| 15” woofer (3” voice coil)
HF| 1 x 1.4” polyester diaphragm driver
Cabinet
Type| Bass-reflex
Height| 733 mm
Width| 423 mm
Depth| 460 mm
Weight (net)| 24.8 Kg
Material| Multilayer birch plywood
Finish| Hi-resistance black matt Polyurea coating.
1.5 mm steel front grille with black acoustic mesh
Note: Specifications subjected to change without prior notice.
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