Artcoustic Evolve 3-1 Flexible Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Artcoustic
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Artcoustic Evolve 3-1 Flexible Loudspeaker
Welcome to the world of Artcoustic! Congratulations with your purchase of the Artcoustic Evolve Series. The Evolve Series is Arfcousfic’s most versatile range of products. lfs slim line profile, combined with a powerful and articulated performance, makes it the ideal choice for high-end cinema, hi-fi and multi room audio installations. For an even more impressive performance, partner it with one of the Acoustic subwoofers an ideal setup for small and medium SIZe cinema rooms. The Evolve Series has been engineered to produce exceptional sound pressure level, normally only associated with typical professional audio products, and has been designed fo ensure the utmost aesthetic residential pleasing options, all combined with literally thoUSands of cabinet and front screens colours. The Evolve Series is a free all-rounder, whether you are looking for high-end sound from two speakers in a stereo music setup, or multiple speakers for cinemas and muti room audio, the Evolve Series will fulfill all your audio needs. Thank you for purchasing the Artcoustic Evolve Series All the best, The Artcoustic Team
EVOLVE SERIES FEATURES
At Artcoustic, our product development team are always looking for innovative and ground-breaking ways to improve our products. We continually investa huge amount of time and effort to make sure that Artcoustic deliver products at the top of their class, with regards to technological excellence and refined Scandinavian design. Introducing the latest edition of the Evolve series the Evolve Time Aligned Array is a precise and well-thought out solution for dealing with high-frequency array phase overlap. By carefully placing high frequency transducers within a mathematical and geometric calculated formula, the acoustically impossible is now possible. The design has been optimised in a way that allows the product to achieve a near perfect response curve, without compromising on any of the existing high-end features including extreme sound pressure levels, sensitivity, extended frequency response, controlled directivity, exceptional speed and transient response. All arranged within a wel-designed, slim line cabinet.
Artcoustic array advantages:
- Extended flat frequency response up to 20kHz
- Detailed and transparent sweet spot, with an amost magical ability of making the actual speakers acoustically disappear.
- A sophisticated and minimal cabinet design, with endless options to customise your speaker. Choose from an unlimited range of colours, matching screen coversor select your own artwork.
- High sensitivity and exceptional sound pressure level Low distortion
- Bench mark transient response
- Guided directivity, with near perfect response curve +/-3dB over long distances
- Plug and play easy to install approach, eliminating installation mistakes and misunderstandings.
All in all. the Artcoustic aray delivers incredible detail and airy sound which typical high end HIFI speakers only offer at short distances. The Artcoustic array delivers above and beyond providing a throw distance of well beyond 40 meters making this product a natural evolution within the Artcoustic portfolio of industry leading products.
Components Overview
High Frequency driver:
Dual Ring Radiator diaphragm with highly linear suspension and low loss sounds
for high clarity and clean transient response. Copper caps for better HF
extension and lower distortion and wave-guide center plug, copper-clad all
wire.
Woofer:
Extra long excursion and aluminum Short-Circuiting Ring, 4-layer voice coil,
anodized aluminium for improved heat dissipation, combined with Distortion
Reduced Motor.
Crossover:
6 dB/octave low pass and 12 dB/octave high pass filter.
SPECIFICATIONS EVOLVE
Transducer:
LF-MF 3x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned HF 1×1 inch Dual Ring Radiator,
Symmetric Phase Aligned
Crossover
Low Pass ilter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Connection:
Single Amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Performance:
Operating Range 60 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 90
Vertical 90 Input Impedance Nominal Minimum 4 ohms Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 4 ohm
91 dB Full Space, 94 dB Half Space Long Term SPL 90 Watt 108 dB Full Space, 11
dB Half Space Short Term (Damage) SPL 160 watt 111 dB Full Space, 114 dB Half
Space Recommended High Pass Filter =>100 Hz, 24 dB/octave Weight 4 kg
Dimensions H: 370 W: 270 D: 72 mm
Finish:
Cabinet: Black, White, RAL, NCS, Tikkurila Screen: Black, White, RAL, NCS,
Tikkurila, Artcoustic Art Gallery
Evolve 3-1 Schematics
Evolve 4-2 Schematics
Evolve 6-3 Schematics
Evolve 8-4 Schematics
TIME ALIGNED ARRAY VS. DISTANCE
MOUNTING GUIDE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY:
- Do not use this product near water.
- Clean panel only with dry cloth.
- Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves.
Refer al servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product, the apparatus has been exposed fo rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
- Do not place objectsfilled with liquids such as vases on the product.
- Do not open product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. lts operation is subject to the following two conditions: This product may not cause harmful interference This product must accept any inferference received, including inferference that may cause undesired operafion. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARRANTY
Is valid only for products purchased from an authorized Arfcousfic refailer or dealer. Is valid from fhe date of purchase for a period of 2 yedrs for passive loudspeakers, one year for powered loudspeakers and electronics. Is limited to the repair of the equipment (which could be a repair or replacement at our discretion, neifher of which affects yOur original warranty). Neither transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation and installation of products is covered by this warranty. Is only valid for the original owner. It is not transferable. Will nof be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and/or workmanship at the time ot purchase and wll not be applicable: For the deterioration of component pars, feature of which is fo become wom or depleted with use, such as batteries For damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing. For damages caused by any Use other than correct use described in fhe user manual, negligence, modifications, or use of parts fhat are not made or authorized by Artcousfic Uk Ltd. For damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment. For damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire heaf, war, public disfurbances or any ofher cause beyond Tne reasonable control of ArcoUsTic UK LTd. and its appointed re-sellers. IF if is found necessary to refurn the product for repair, you may be given a Refurn Merchandise Authorisation. You should not return fhe product without this authorization, if given. To validafe your warranty, yoU will need fo to produce the original sales invoice or other proot of ownership and dafe or purchase.