AXIOM AX1012P Passive Constant Curvature Array Element User Manual

AXIOM AX1012P Passive Constant Curvature Array Element

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power supply cord or plug, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
17. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19. This apparatus contains potentially lethal voltages. To prevent electric shock or hazard, do not remove the chassis, input module or AC input covers. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. The loudspeakers covered by this manual are not intended for high-moisture outdoor environments. Moisture can damage the speaker cone and surround and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to direct moisture.
21. Keep loudspeakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and finished surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultraviolet (UV) light.
22. The loudspeakers can generate considerable energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood or linoleum, the speaker may move due to its acoustical energy output.
23. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the speaker does not fall off a stage or table on which it is placed.
24. The loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crew and audience members. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL over 90 dB.

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The product complies with: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing a receipt or invoice of the date of purchase and defect detailed description. This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly used and the warranty is still valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defectiveness.

• This unit package has been submitted to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit conditions immediately after unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspection.
• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex-warehouse” and shipment is at the charge and risk of the buyer.
• Possible damages to the unit should be immediately notified to the forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight days from product receipt.

CONDITIONS OF USE

• Proel does not accept any liability for damage caused to third parties due to improper installation, use of non-original spare parts, lack of maintenance, tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.
• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideration all current National, Federal, State and Local regulations.
• The product must be installed by qualified personnel. Please contact the manufacturer for further information.

INTRODUCTION

• AX1012P is a versatile constant curvature full-range element that can be used to create both vertical and horizontal line source arrays and also as a high-directivity point-source loudspeaker.
• The 1.4” high-frequency compression driver is coupled to STW – Seamless Transition Waveguide, which ensures precise control of mid-high frequencies both on the horizontal and vertical axis, for a perfect acoustic coupling between the enclosures that form the array.
• The unique waveguide design produces vertical line source directivity with a horizontal pattern that is maintained down to approximately 950Hz. This allows to projecting of clean music and vocals evenly around the audience without hot spots and dead spots.
• The sharp SPL off-axis rejection is used to avoid reflecting surfaces in the enclosure coupling plane and perfectly adjusts the acoustic coverage to the audience geometry.
• The AX1012P tour-grade 15mm phenolic birch plywood cabinet is fitted with four integrated steel rails, to be used for coupling the cabinets with the KPTAX1012 aluminium coupling bars. A comprehensive set of accessories is available for creating horizontal or vertical arrays and for ground-stacking the systems.
• AX1012P is recommended for use as indoor FOH (Left – Centre – -Right systems) or outdoor FOH in small to medium-sized events, as per its predisposition as a passive system it is ideal for permanent fixed installations from small to large venues such as convention centres, sports halls, stadiums and so on.
• It can be used also as a complement to large systems such as Out-fill, In-fill or distributed fill applications in a wide range of venues, providing clear sound to areas not fully reached by the main system, while minimizing unwanted interactions and room reflections.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM

• System’s Acoustic Principle Constant Curvature Array Element
• Frequency response (-6 dB) 65 Hz – 17 kHz (Processed
• Nominal Impedance 8Ω (LF) + 8Ω (HF)
• Minimum Impedance 6.2Ω @ 250Hz (LF) + 8Ω at 3000 Hz (HF)
• Coverage Angle (-6 dB) 20° x 100° (1KHz-17KHz)
• Sensitivity (2.83 V @ 1m, 2 Pi) 101 dBSPL (LF) + 106 dBSPL (HF)
• Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 134 dB

TRANSDUCERS

• Low-frequency transducer 12” (305 mm) LF driver, 3” (75 mm) ISV aluminium voice coil, 8Ω
• High-frequency transducer 1.4” (35.5 mm) HF compression driver, 2.4” (61 mm) aluminium voice coil, Titanium diaphragm, 8Ω

POWER HANDLING

• Power Handling (AES)* 600W (LF) + 75 (HF)
• Power Handling (program) 1200W (LF) + 150 (HF)
• Power Compression (LF)
  • @ -10 dB Power (120 W) = 0.9 dB
  • @ -3 dB Power (600 W) = 2.8 dB
  • @ 0 dB Power (1200 W) = 3.8 dB
• AES Pink Noise Continuous Power

INPUT CONNECTIONS

• Connector Type Neutrik® SpeakON® NL4MP x 2
• Input Wiring LF = Pin 1+/1-; HF = Pin 2+/2-

ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION

• Width 367 mm (14.5”)
• Height 612 mm (24.1”)
• Depth 495 mm (19.5”)
• Taper angle 10°
• Enclosure Material 15mm, reinforced phenolic birch
• Paint High resistance, black water-based paint
• Flying system Captive suspension system
• Net Weight 31 Kg (68.3 lbs)

MECHANICAL DRAWING

SPARE PARTS

• NL4MP Neutrik Speakon® panel socket
• 91CRASUB Dual Speakon PCB Assembly
• 91CBL300036 Internal Cabling
• 98ED120WZ8 12’’ woofer – 3” VC – 8 ohm
• 98DRI2065 1.4’’ – 2.4” VC compression driver – 8 ohm
• 98MBN2065 titanium diaphragm for 1.4” driver

ACCESSORIES

RIGGING ACCESSORIES

• KPTAX1012 Coupling bar weight = 0.75 Kg
• KPTAX1012H Horizontal array flying bar weight = 0.95 Kg
  • Note: the bar is supplied with 1 straight shackle.
• KPTAX1012T Suspension bar weight = 2.2 Kg
  • Note: the bar is supplied with 3 straight shackles.
• KPTAX1012V Vertical array flying bar weight = 8.0 Kg
  • Note: the bar is supplied with 1 straight shackle.

OTHER ACCESSORIES

• PLG714 Straight Shackle 14 mm for Fly bar weight = 0.35 Kg
• AXFEETKIT Kit of 6pcs BOARDACF01 M10 foot for stacked installation
• 94SPI8577O 8×63 mm Locking Pin (used on KPTAX1012, KPTAX1012H, KPTAX1012T)
• 94SPI826 8×22 mm Locking Pin (used on KPTAX1012H)
• QC2.4 4000W 2Ch Digitally Controlled Power Amplifier with DSP
• USB2CAN-D PRONET network converter
• see http://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for a detailed description and other available accessories.

INPUT
Power input for the external amplifier. No internal passive crossover for filtering the signal to be sent to the LF and HF transducers is insluded, so for powering the AX1012P the AXIOM QC2.4 4000W 2Ch Digitally Controlled Power Amplifier with DSP, with a proper preset loaded, is required.

The INPUT and LINK connections are the following:

INPUT – LINK

NL4 PIN| internal connection
1+| + LF (woofer)
1-| – LF (woofer)
2+| + HF (comp. driver)
2-| – HF (comp. driver)

LINK
Power output in parallel with the INPUT socket for connecting another AX1012P speaker.

WARNING: Use only the AXIOM QC2.4 amplifier with the proper presets for powering AX1012P. Each AXIOM QC2.4 amplifier can power up to two AX1012P.

QC2.4: AX1012P TYPICAL CONNECTION
The figure below shows the typical connection between the QC2.4 amplifier and two AX1012P boxes:

QC2.4: PRESET FOR AX1012P
For a complete set of instructions refer to the proper QC2.4 user manual and the PRONETAX user manual. The dedicated AX1012P for QC2.4 can be downloaded from the AXIOM website at http://www.axiomproaudio.com/ in the download section of the product page, or download the latest version of PRONETAX available after registering at MY AXIOM.

• AX1012P_SINGLE.pcf Suited for the typical use of a single loudspeaker standalone or in combination with a subwoofer, typically in front-fill or side-fill applications.
• AX1012P_MID-THROW.pcf Suited for the use of the loudspeakers in an array configuration when the distance between the array centre and the audience area is about 25mt or less.
• AX1012P_LONG-THROW.pcf Suited for the use of the loudspeakers in an array configuration when the distance between the array centre and the audience area is about 40mt.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AX1012P system is conceived as a CONSTANT CURVATURE ARRAYS loudspeaker so ALL AX1012P units that belong to the same array must have the same PRESET to work well together.

PRONET AX

• PRONET AX software has been developed in collaboration with sound engineers and sound designers, to offer an “easy-to-use” tool to set up and manage your audio system composed by QC2.4 and AX1012P units. With PRONET AX you can visualize signal levels, monitor internal status and edit all the parameters of each connected device, more details are available in the correspondent user manual.
• Download the PRONET AX app by registering on MY AXIOM at the website at https://www.axiomproaudio.com/.

PREDICTION: EASE Focus 3

• To aim correctly a complete system we suggest to use always the Aiming Software – EASE Focus 3:
• The EASE Focus 3 Aiming Software is a 3D Acoustic Modelling Software that serves for the configuration and modelling of Line
• Arrays and conventional speakers are close to reality. It only considers the direct field, created by the complex addition of the sound contributions of the individual loudspeakers or array components.
• The design of EASE Focus is targeted at the end user. It allows the easy and quick prediction of the array performance in a given venue.
• The scientific base of EASE Focus stems from EASE, the professional electro- and room acoustic simulation software developed by AFMG Technologies GmbH.
• It is based on the EASE GLL loudspeaker data file required for its use, please note that the are multiple GLL files for the AX1012P systems.
• Each GLL file contains the data that defines the Line Array about its possible configurations as well as its geometrical and acoustical properties that are different from vertical or horizontal applications.
• Download the EASE Focus 3 app from the AXIOM website at http://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on the downloads section of the product.
• Use the menu option Edit / Import System Definition File to import the GLL files about AX1012P configurations from the installation Data folder, the detailed instructions to use the program are located in the menu option Help / User’s Guide.
• Note: Some Windows systems can require the .NET Framework 4 which can be downloaded from Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/default.aspx.

PIN-LOCKING SET UP

This figure shows how to insert correctly the locking pin.

LOCKING PINS INSERTION

RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS

• AX1012P arrays deliver seamless coverage only to desired areas minimizing unwanted reflections of walls and surfaces or avoiding interactions with other sound systems, with the stage or with other areas. Multiple units in horizontal or vertical arrays allow to shape of the radiation pattern in slices of 20°, providing exceptional flexibility in the construction of the desired coverage angle.
• The AX1012P cabinet is provided with four integrated steel rails, to be used for coupling the cabinets with the KPTAX1012 aluminium coupling bars.
• A comprehensive set of accessories is available for rigging horizontal or vertical arrays, for ground-stacking the systems and also for pole mounting one or two units.
• The rigging system does not require additional adjustments, since the aiming angle of the array is determined only by using the proper hole in the flying bars with the use of the predicting software.
• The following instructions show how to proceed to assemble the speakers to form various types of arrays, starting from a simple 2-unit horizontal array to more complex ones: please read all of them carefully.

WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE:

• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applications. The product must be installed by qualified personnel only.
• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideration all current National, Federal, State and Local regulations. Please contact the manufacturer for further information.
• Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third parties due to improper installation, lack of maintenance, tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.
• During assembly pay attention to the possible risk of crushing. Wear suitable protective clothing. Observe all instructions given on the rigging components and the loudspeaker cabinets. When chain hoists are in operation ensure that there is nobody directly underneath or in the vicinity of the load. Do not under any circumstances climb on the array.

WIND LOADS

• When planning an open-air event it is essential to obtain current weather and wind information. When loudspeaker arrays are flown in an open-air environment, possible wind effects must be taken into account. Wind load produces additional dynamic forces acting on the rigging components and the suspension, which may lead to a dangerous situation. If according to the forecast wind forces higher than 5 ft (29-38 Km/h) are possible, the following actions have to be taken:
• The actual on-site wind speed has to be monitored permanently. Be aware that wind speed typically increases with height above ground.
• Suspension and securing points of the array should be designed to support double the static load to withstand any additional dynamic forces.

WARNING!

• Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 ft (39-49 Km/h) is not recommended. If the wind force exceeds 7 ft (50-61 Km/h) there is a risk of mechanical damage to the components which may lead to a dangerous situation for persons in the vicinity of the flown array.
• Stop the event and make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the array.
• Lower and secure the array.

2-UNIT HORIZONTAL ARRAY
Follow the sequence below to couple two AX1012P units in a horizontal array: you can use the same procedure for assembling all horizontal arrays. Each AX1012P has several bumpers on each side of the box that fit in the slots of the adjacent box: this allows to arrangement of the boxes perfectly aligned for inserting easily the coupling and flying bars.

1. Place the box on the floor exactly under the lifting point.
2. Remove the locking plate at the end of the flying bar.
3. Insert the bar in the rails from the front of the speakers.
4. Put back in place the locking plate and lock it with the pin.
5. Place the cam into the hole chosen for lifting: always be sure that all pins are firmly inserted in their position.
6. Connect the lifting system using the supplied shackle.
7. Lift the system to a height that allows to insert the coupling bar into the cabinet’s bottom.
8. Remove the locking plate at the end of the coupling bar.
9. Insert the coupling bar in the rails from the front of the speakers.
10. Put back in place the locking plate and lock it with the pin.

HORIZONTAL ARRAY EXAMPLES

For more complex horizontal arrays made of from 3 to 6 units, you can proceed similarly, assembling the whole system to the ground and raising it all together. The following figures show how to arrange 2 to 6 units of horizontal arrays.
NOTE: remember that one PLG714 shackle is supplied with each KPTAX1012H horizontal flying bar and three PLG714 shackles are supplied with each KPTAX1012T suspension bar.

2x AX1012P HOR. ARRAY 40° x 100° coverage 65 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 1x KPTAX1012H
• B) 1x PLG714
• C) 1x KPTAX1012

3x AX1012P HOR. ARRAY 60° x 100° coverage 101 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 2x KPTAX1012H
• B) 5x PLG714
• C) 2x KPTAX1012
• D) 1x KPTAX1012T

4x AX1012P HOR. ARRAY 80° x 100° coverage 133 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 2x KPTAX1012H
• B) 5x PLG714
• C) 4x KPTAX1012
• D) 1x KPTAX1012T

5x AX1012P HOR. ARRAY 100° x 100° coverage 166 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 2x KPTAX1012H
• B) 5x PLG714
• C) 6x KPTAX1012
• D) 1x KPTAX1012T

6x AX1012P HOR. ARRAY 120° x 100° coverage 196 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 2x KPTAX1012H
• B) 5x PLG714
• C) 8x KPTAX1012
• D) 1x KPTAX1012T

For horizontal arrays made of more than 6 loudspeakers, as a rule of thumb, one KPTAX1012H flying bar should be used at most every two or three boxes, as in the following examples. When flying arrays with more than 6 units, it is advisable to use multiple lifting points connected directly to the KPTAX1012H flying bars, without using the KPTAX1012T suspension bars.

• A) KPTAX1012H HORIZONTAL ARRAY FLYING BAR
• C) KPTAX1012 COUPLING BAR

2-UNIT VERTICAL ARRAY

• Follow the sequence below to assemble up to four AX1012P units into a vertical array. Each AX1012P has several bumpers at each side of the box that fit in the slots of the adjacent box: this allows to arrangement of the boxes perfectly aligned for inserting easily the coupling bars.
• The first step before lifting the system is to assemble the fly bar to the first box. Be careful to insert properly all the bars and their locking pins, with the shackle in the right hole as specified by the aiming software. When lifting and releasing the system, always proceed slowly and gradually step by step, being careful to correctly assemble all the rigging hardware and to avoid endangering yourself and your hands from being crushed.

NOTE: remember that one PLG714 shackle is supplied with the KPTAX1012V vertical flying bar.

1. Remove the pins at the end of the flying bar, and insert the flying bar into the rails of the first box.
2. Put back in place the pins in their hole, making sure that they are inserted correctly. Fix the shackle in the chosen hole and link the lifting system.
3. Lift the first box, and place the second box on the floor just underneath the first one. Let down slowly the first box over the second one, aligning the bumpers and the slots of the two loudspeakers.
   • Note: a proper wedge placed between the cabinet to be linked and the floor can be useful.
4. Link the first box to the second box using two coupling bars: remove the pins and the locking plates and insert the bars into the cabinet rails from the front.
5. Put back in place the locking plates and fix them reinserting the pins in their hole.
6. Be sure that all hardware is firmly fixed before lifting the system and proceeding to link the third and fourth boxes (if required).

Note: in a vertical array, since the first unit can be connected to the flybar indifferently from either side of the box, the HF horn can result either to the left or to the right side of the array. In a small venue, could be a good choice to place the HF horns of each left and right array symmetrically to the external, to obtain a more coherent stereo image in the centre of the venue. In medium or large venues the symmetrical HF horn placement is less important due to the bigger distance between the left and right arrays.

VERTICAL ARRAY EXAMPLES

The following figures are examples of vertical arrays made of from 2 to 4 units.
NOTE: 4 is the maximum number of units in a vertical array.

2x AX1012P VER. ARRAY 100° x 40° coverage71.5 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 1x KPTAX1012V
• B) 2x KPTAX1012

3x AX1012P VER. ARRAY 100° x 60° coverage 104 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 1x KPTAX1012V
• B) 4x KPTAX1012

4x AX1012P VER. ARRAY 100° x 80° coverage 136.5 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 1x KPTAX1012V
• B) 6x KPTAX1012

DOWN-FIRING ARRAY EXAMPLE
One additional use of AX1012P in vertical array configuration is as a down- firing system, with a maximum of 4 units. In this case, two KPTAX1012V flying bars are used, one at each side of the array, so the array can be suspended from two points and aimed to be completely on the vertical axis, as in the figure below:

4x AX1012P DOWNFIRING VERTICAL ARRAY 100° x 80° coverage 144.5 Kg total weight list of rigging material:

• A) 2x KPTAX1012V
• B) 6x KPTAX1012

Any hole of both fly bars can be used in the range of the two quotes specified in the drawing.

STACKED SYSTEMS WARNING!

• The ground where the KPTAX1012V flying bar serving as ground support is placed must be stable and compact.
• Adjust the feet to put the bar in a perfectly horizontal position.
• Always secure ground-stacked setups against movement and possible tipping over.
• A maximum of 3 x AX1012P cabinets with the KPTAX1012V flying bar serving as ground support are allowed to be set up in a ground stack.
• For the stack configuration, you must use four optional BOARDACF01 feet and the fly bar must be mounted upside down to the ground.

2x AX1012P STACKED VER. ARRAY 100° x 40° coverage 71.5 Kg total weight list of stacking material:

• A) 1x KPTAX1012V
• B) 2x KPTAX1012
• C) 4x BOARDACF01

3x AX1012P STACKED VER. ARRAY100° x 60° coverage 104 Kg total weight list of stacking material:

• A) 1x KPTAX1012V
• B) 4x KPTAX1012
• C) 4x BOARDACF01

CONTACT

• PROEL S.p.A. (World Headquarters)
• Via alla Ruenia 37/43
• 64027 Sant’Omero (Te) – ITALY
• Tel: +39 0861 81241
• Fax: +39 0861 887862
• www.axiomproaudio.com.
• Revision 2023-08-09

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