HK AUDIO SI Series Versatile Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- HK AUDIO
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HK AUDIO SI Series Versatile
Versatile Installation Tools
With the new SI SERIES – SI stands for System Integrator – HK Audio has
unveiled a family of speakers tailored to meet the needs of today’s
installation market. The P10i and P10j high-performance column speakers are
the fi rst products in the SI SERIES. Working together with planners and
installers, HK Audio engineers equipped these cabinets with the full
complement of technical features, plenty of installation options and a host of
handy hardware details. They are also designed to comply with all relevant and
applicable standards. The P10i and P10j come in 16-ohm versions and
alternative models featuring built-in, fully enclosed 100/70 V transformers
that can deliver up to 150 watts via three power taps. I and j versions of the
P10 have different vertical directivities – 5° for the P10i and 15° for the
P10j. The P10j’s directional characteristic is asymmetrical. Its j-shaped
pattern of throw is directed downwards, a function achieved exclusively by the
speaker’s design – that is, without an onboard DSP. The P10i’s horizontal
directivity is 100° and the P10j’s is 120°. With the drivers arrayed in a line
and tuned for tight vertical directivity, P10i/j speakers are very well suited
for large rooms with long reverberation times as well as for outdoor long-
throw applications. They accomplish both sound reinforcement tasks superbly,
allowing excellent speech transmission index (STI) values and high-quality
music rendition in combination with subwoofers. P10 speakers are loaded with
ten 3″ high-performance drivers. Custom-developed for HK Audio, they deliver
up to 126 dB SPL. With a punch as assertive as this, the P10 speakers are an
excellent choice for noisy venues such as sports facilities and foyers. And
with the benefi t of their remarkably neutral response, they are also ideally
suited for applications demanding high-quality music and speech reinforcement
in venues such as auditoriums, presentation rooms, houses of worship, music
clubs, and so on.
The birch plywood cabinet housing is laminated with waterproof adhesive and
coated with a dual-component finish. The cover plate can easily withstand
direct jet streams of water. With this weatherproofi ng, P10 enclosures are
entirely suitable for outdoor use. A
4-pole connector serves to provide electrical power, whereby two PG glands are
available for cable routing. The impregnated speaker cloth and speaker cones
protect components against the adverse effects of weather. P10s have all the
features necessary for a protection class IP 66 rating in accordance with EN
60529. A test report from TÜV Süd is available for this. All P10 models are
certifi ed according for use in voice alarm systems and slated for certain
cation to EN 54-24:2008 (type B outdoor use). A full range of mounting
accessories is available to quickly and safely install these speakers in any
facility or outdoor area. Compliance with the German DIN 18032-3 standard for
ball impacts is certifi ed. A test report or certifi cate of the MPA Stuttgart
is available for this. With more than 40 colors to choose from, the enclosures
may be adapted to their purpose in the factory – for example, to match elegant
interior designs or comply with monument conservation regulations.
Electroacoustic measurements
U-bracket
The factory-included U-bracket serves to mount a single P10 speaker cabinet.
The bracket’s symmetrical keyhole openings accept both M6 and M8 mounting
fixtures. The bracket also features four attachment points that make it easier
to bolt it to walls in a level position. Even multiple P10 setups are easy to
mount by simply attaching one on top of the other and fastening them with a
connector plate so they may be swiveled as one.
Swivel and tilt bracket
Swivel and tilt brackets serve to accurately aim individual speakers and
multiple speaker setups toward the intended coverage areas. The adjustable
tilt angle aligns speakers to provide satisfying sound reinforcement even in
acoustically challenging venues, such as rooms with highly reflective facing
walls.
Rigging rail
P10 speakers may also be fl own when circumstances dictate they be deployed at
a great distance from a wall or if walls are unable to handle the load. The
rigging rail designated for this purpose holds up to three speaker columns to
deliver high volume levels across long throw distances. A rear-mounted steel
bracket with matching attachment points is available to tension and precisely
align speakers.
Pole support
Speakers often need to be mounted on poles, columns, masts or trusses. The P10
pole support serves this purpose. Bolted to the housing, it provides suitable
support for poles or columns with standard diameters. Hose clamps or clips may
be used to attach the mounts, a practical solution in listed buildings where
drilling holes is not an option.
Ceiling mount
A ceiling mount is available for attaching a speaker to the ceiling and
aligning it with the audience areas below. The cable is concealed in the
mount’s tube. Its wide-ranging swivel and tilt mechanism serves to achieve
high-quality audio even in acoustically challenging rooms where speakers have
to be placed very close to the audience area. This is the case in very loud
and/or reverberant venues. Despite its small footprint and low profi le, the
ceiling mount provides an excellent hardware solution for these applications.
Transformers
All P10 loudspeakers are also available with high-quality, fully encapsulated
100/70 V transformers. The versions with the “TR” suffi x are particularly
well suited for applications with very long speaker cable runs, as the 100/70
V lines signifi cantly reduce line losses. The P10j TR, for example, is
equipped with this transformer. It provides three power taps (37.5/75/150 W)
via 4-pole connectors. The transformer serves to deliver very high sound
pressure levels, and that makes the P10i/j TR a great choice of speaker for
integrated (voice) alarm systems.
S210 V und S210 P
Two new installation-specifi c subwoofers are available within the SI SERIES.
Both subwoofers are particularly suitable for combination with the SI SERIES
P10, but are also compatible with many other HK Audio products. They offer
numerous unique solutions that implement the requirements of today‘s
installation market. The cabinets have been optimized for installation
purposes and kept as fl at as possible so that they can be accommodated and
„hidden“ as unobtrusively as possible in practice. As standard, there are
multiple mounting points in the enclosures to which an optional U-bracket can
be attached. With the help of this bracket, all speakers can be installed on
walls or ceilings. Ceiling mounting or fl own fi xed installation with up to two
S210s is also possible. The S210s offer a recessed switch that allows the
electrical impedance to be selected between 4 or 16 ohms. This way, it is
possible to react to the available power amplifi ers in any situation and to
make optimal use of their power. Basically, all enclosures are suitable for
installation in outdoor areas. The S210 P in particular stands out with its
very high IP 66 protection class, which is achieved due to its transducer
principle with passive radiators and the well-thought-out cabinet design. The
S210 V is equipped with 2×10“ transducers and a large bass refl ex tunnel. The
tunnel has an exponential contour to reduce unwanted air fl ow noises. The S210
V can be used in protected outdoor areas and is specifi ed with IP 44. Together
with the modular P10 column loudspeakers, a complete system with protection
class IP 66 can be set up for the fi rst time. This solution package is unique
worldwide and enables uncompromising audio quality even under the most diffi
cult environmental conditions!In addition, certifi ed proof of ball impact
resistance (DIN 18032-3) is available for installation in sports facilities
and comparable applications.
The S210 V is equipped with 2×10“ transducers and a large bass refl ex tunnel.
The tunnel has an exponential contour to reduce unwanted air fl ow noises. The
S210 V can be used in protected outdoor areas and is specifi ed with IP 44. The
S210 P is equipped with 2×10“ transducers in the front and 2×10“ passive
radiators in the back. Optimized for installation purposes, the general
cabinet de-sign and mounting equipment is identical to the S210 V. The S210 P
has been designed to work under the most challenging environmental conditions.
It has been tested and certifi ed with IP 66.
The U-bracket allows for the vertical installation of a single S210. No additional parts are needed: The installer simply uses the screws that are pre-installed in every loudspeaker cabinet.
The U-bracket also allows for installation parallel to a wall. With this space-saving arrangement, the S210 can be mounted in rooms previously considered too small for such installations.
The U-bracket can also be used to install S210s to a ceiling. Using the optional U-Bracket Extension Plates, a maximum of two S210s can be mounted.
Moreover, the U-Bracket can even be used for fl own installations. This is the
most cost-efficient solution in the HK Audio portfolio for flying of
subwoofers. Using the optional U-Bracket Extension Plates, a maximum of two
S210s can be fl own.
Services for professionals
Support
Our team of sales consultants and application engineers will support you in
day-to-day business as well as in long-term projects.
- Consulting: On HK Audio products and project-specifi c challenges
- Project business: Needs analysis and solution-oriented project support
- Services: Electroacoustic measurements, simulations, and forecasts
- Special constructions: Loudspeakers adapted to the respective requirements (e.g. environmental conditions or protection of historical monuments)
Services
- Individual clarifi cation of the requirements or needs of the customer
- Development of detailed concepts and transparent off ers
- Support in the preparation of bill of quantities and tender specifi cations
- Long-term consulting and support for a successful project completion
Public address and Voice alarm
- Acoustic planning for all kinds of sound reinforcement systems: sports facilities, houses of worship, theatres, clubs, multifunctional halls etc.
- Acoustic planning for voice alarm systems and for electro-acoustic emergency warning systems
- Electroacoustic measurements on site, e.g. for fi nal commissioning or for troubleshooting in existing buildings
Room acoustics and Simulations
- On-site measurements of all room-acoustic parameters (reverberation times, noise levels…)
- Model construction of closed or open rooms of any kind in EASE
- Simulation of acoustic parameters such as clarity, total sound level, speech intelligibility including masking and noise, etc. in EASE
- Simulation and of room acoustic measures
- Consideration of all relevant technical standards or local requirements
Technical specifications
