NEXO L18 Loud Speaker User Manual

NEXO L18 Loud Speaker

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Type: Loudspeaker L18
• Serial Number: DP4535-02a-DI
• Applied Rules and Standards: EN 13155, EN 62368
• Dimensions: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Connectors: Two Speakon NL4 connectors

Description

The L18 is a compact and powerful subwoofer, designed to complement the PLUS series speakers. It is equipped with two Speakon NL4 connectors, with parallel-wired pins. The L18 uses the 1+/1- pins (2+/2- through).

Warnings and Precautions

• Please select screws and mounting location supporting 4 times the system weight.
• Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, extreme cold, or hot temperatures to reduce the risk of damaging components.
• Do not place the system in an unstable position to prevent accidental falls.
• If using the system on a tripod, ensure the tripod’s specifications are adapted and its height does not exceed 1.40m/55. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.
• Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
• Power off the system before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
• When switching on or off the installation, power on or off the amplifier first.
• If working in cold temperatures, gradually raise the level to the nominal value during the first few minutes of use to allow the system components to stabilize.
• Regularly check the system condition.

Connection and Powering Precautions

• Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
• Power off the system before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
• When switching on or off the installation, power on or off the amplifier first.
• If working in cold temperatures, gradually raise the level to the nominal value during the first few minutes of use to allow the system components to stabilize.

Equipment

The L18 subwoofer has 3 locations for hanging, 1 on the top for a speaker stand and 1 on both sides. To assemble on a distance rod or speaker stand:

1. Place the distance rod on the connector plate (M20) of the subwoofer.
2. Place the main cabinet on the distance rod/monitor stand (diameter of 35mm).

Important considerations:

• The speaker stand must be rated for the weight of the main cabinet.
• The speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
• The stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assembly from collapsing.
• Ensure that the audience is not allowed within a safety area with a radius equal to or higher than the assembly height.
• Test the steadiness of the assembly by pushing it in all directions.

FAQ

• Q: What is the weight and dimensions of the L18 subwoofer?
  A: The weight and dimensions of the L18 subwoofer are not specified in the user manual.

• Q: How many Speakon NL4 connectors does the L18 subwoofer have?
  A: The L18 subwoofer is equipped with two Speakon NL4 connectors.

EU Conformity declaration

We, NEXO SA
ZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE 60128 PLAILLY – France
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Type Serial number Loudspeaker L18
On the product
Is in conformity with the provisions of the following directive including all applicable amendments: 2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive)
Applied rules and standards: Plailly, December, 2020
EN 13155, EN 62368 Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not open the speaker, do not try to disassemble it neither to modify it in any way. The system doesn’t include any user-repairable part.
• If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
• Do not expose the system directly to the sun or to the rain, do not immerse it into fluids, do not place objects filled with liquid on the system. If a liquid gets into the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician.
• When flying outdoor systems ensure that the system is not exposed to excessive wind or snow loads and is protected from rainfall.
• In case of wind greater than 8 on Beaufort scale (72km/h – 45mph), a touring system has to be landed or an additional securing has to be implanted.
• For fixed installations, wind loading has to be taken into account in accordance to the national standards
• The connection should be performed by qualified technician, by ensuring that power is off.
• Operating temperature with temperate climate: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104); -20°C à +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) for storage.

SAFETY INFORMATIONS

• Read this manual before using the speaker.
• Keep this manual available for further reference.
• Observe all warnings and cautions.
• Please check the NEXO Web site nexo-sa.com to get the most up-to-date version of this manual.
• Ensure you are aware of the safety rules applying to rigging, stacking or installing on tripod or speaker stand. Failure to observe these rules may expose persons to potential wounds or even death.
• Only use the system with accessories specified by NEXO.
• Please always consult a NEXO-accredited technician if the installation needs architectural works and observe following precautions:

Mounting Precautions:

• Please select screws and mounting location supporting 4 times the system weight.
• Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, to extreme cold or hot temperatures, to reduce the risk of damaging components.
• Do not place the system in an unstable position: it could fall accidentally.
• If the system is used on a tripod, please ensure the tripod’s specifications are adapted and that its height does not exceed 1.40m/55”. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.

Connection and Powering Precautions:

• Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
• Power off the system before connecting the system.
• When switching on the installation, the amplifier must be powered last; when switching the installation off, shut off the amplifier first.
• If you work by cold temperatures, progressively raise the level to nominal value during the first minutes of use, to allow the system components to stabilize.

Please check regularly the system condition.

HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS

Number of Hours

| Sound Pressure Level (dBA), Slow Response
---|---
8| 90
6| 92
4| 95
3| 97
2| 100
1 ½| 102
1| 105
½| 110
¼ or less| 115

Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing losses. Degrees of hearing losses may be different from one person to another, but almost everybody will be affected if exposed to high sound pressure levels during a long period of time. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) American Agency specified the following maximal exposures:

WASTE OF ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring your waste equipment is recycled, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could appear if this product was not recycled. Recycling helps spare natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or your reseller

EQUIPMENT

3 locations for hanging, 1 on the top for speaker stand and on both side.

Assembly on distance rod or speaker stand

• Place distance rod on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.
• Place the main cabinet on the distance rod / monitor stand (diameter of 35mm),

IMPORTANT

• Speaker stand must be rated for the weight of the main cabinet.
• Speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
• Stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assembly from collapsing.
• Ensure that audience is not allowed within a safety area which radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
• Test steadiness of the assembly by pushing in all directions

DESCRIPTION

• The L18 is a compact and powerful subwoofer, ideally complementing PLUS serie speakers
• The L18 subwoofer is equipped with two Speakon NL4 connectors, with parallel-wired pins,
• L18 uses the 1+/1- pins, (2+/2- through).
• Amplification
  • The L18 subwoofer must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover and excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker.
  • The following table shows the number of L18 subwoofers usable with each solution.
  • NXAMP4X1mk2 (BRIDGED)
     |       DTD + DTDAMP4X1.3 **| NXAMP4X1mk2 **| NXAMP4X2mk2 **| NXAMP4X4mk2 **
    ---|---|---|---|---
    P8| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 4 per channel| Up to 4 per channel
    P10| Up to 2 per channel| 1 per channel| Up to 4 per channel| Up to 4 per channel
    P12| | Up to 2 per channel (a)| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 4 per channel
    L18| | 1 per channel (a)| 1 per channel| Up to 2 per channel
                NXAMP4X1mk2 (BRIDGED) **| NXAMP4X2mk2 **| NXAMP4X4mk2
    ---|---|---
    P15| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 4 per channel
    L18| 1 per channel| 1 per channel| Up to 2 per channel

PRESET

Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information
There are two setting range for surrounding speaker L18:

• “OMNI” Setups; For a traditional use of the subwoofer in omnidirectional radiation (require at least one subwoofer and a channel of amplifier).
  • Omnidirectional Main setup, with low-pass at 60, 85 or 120 Hz.
  • Omnidirectional Monitor setup, with low-pass at 60, 85 or 120 Hz.
• “CARDIO” Setups; For a directional use (cardioid) of subwoofers (require at least two subwoofers and two channels of amplifier).
  • Cardioid back and front setups, with low-pass at 60, 85 or 120 Hz.
  • Setup « FR » (Front) for the subwoofer pointed at the audience.
  • Setup « BA » (Back) for the subwoofer turned around.
  • The ideal ratio for a directional use is 2x L18 in CARDIO FRONT mode on top of 1x Reversed L18 in CARDIO BACK mode. From 1:1 to 3:1 ratio can be used.

With P15 in stage monitor

Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

With P15 in front of house

Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

ACCESSORIES

WARNINGS
All L18 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations. Never use other accessories – including push-pins – when assembling L18 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO will decline responsibility over the entire L18 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier. All L18 accessories have been designed so that cabinet are arrayed vertically.
PROHIBITED: L18 below L18 or PLUS serie below L18 without dedicated accessory

LNU-HBRK18 (LNT-HBRK18)
Horizontal Cradle, use with L18, CLADAPT.

• Place HBRK18 on L18, use only fasteners provided.
• Tight properly.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet

VNI-CLADAPT (PNI-CLADAPT)
Ceiling adapter, use with LNU-HBRK18

• Screw CLADAPT to the ceiling (fasteners not provided).
• Place the assembly on CLADAPT, use the 2 guides. Tight with the fasteners provided with CLADAPT.
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

LNI-3L18

• L18 Rigging system (up to 3; Cardio or Omni)
• Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

LNT-WB18 Wheelboard
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

LNT-COV18: COVER FOR L18 ON WHEELBOARD

ARRAY EQ

The ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range (see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):

MAINTENANCE

Grille Changing: Remove 8 screws

18’’ Driver

Spare parts

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

L18 WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS

SPECIFICATIONS

Fittings

| Handles on both sides

Threated inserts on both sides for connection of mounting accessories Stand fitting M20

Connector| 2x NL4, 4 poles connectors
Weight| 50 kg / 110 lb
Dimensions|

NEXO S.A.
Parc d’activité de la Dame Jeanne F-60128 PLAILLY
Tel: +33 3 44 99 00 70
Fax: +33 3 44 99 00 30
E-mail: info@nexo.fr
nexo-sa.com

References

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