ADAMSON IS-Series IS119 Sub-Compact Subwoofer User Manual
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ADAMSON IS-Series IS119 Sub-Compact Subwoofer User Manual
IS119 User Manual
Distribution Date: May 1st, 2021
Copyright 2021 by Adamson Systems Engineering Inc.; all rights reserved
This manual must be accessible to the person operating this product. As such, the product owner must store it in a safe place and make it available upon request to any operator.
Resale of this product must include a copy of this manual.
This manual can be downloaded from https://www.adamsonsystems.com/en/support /downloads-directory/is-series/is119
Declarations
EU Declaration of Conformity
Adamson Systems Engineering declares that the products stated below are in conformance with the relevant fundamental health and safety criteria of the applicable EC Directive(s), in particular:
Directive 2014/35/EU: Low Voltage Directive
IS119 – 994-0005, 994-0006, 994-0012,
994-5005, 994-5006, 994-5012
Directive 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive
IS10 & IS119 Support Frame – 930-0028, 930-0035, 930-5028
Extended Beam – 930-0021, 930-5021
Moving Point Extended Beam – 930-0033, 930-5033
IS10 Micro Frame – 930-0030, 930-5030
Line Array H-Clamp – 932-0037
Signed at Port Perry, ON. CA – May 1st, 2021
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Brock Adamson (President & CEO)
ADAMSON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Inc.
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perry (ON), L9L 1B2, Ontario, Canada
T: +1 905 982 0520, F: +1 905 982 0609
Email:info@adamsonsystems.com
Website:www.adamsonsystems.com
Safety & Warnings
Read these instructions, keep them available for reference
This manual can be downloaded from https://www.adamsonsystems.com/en/support
/downloads-directory/is-series/is119
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
A qualified technician must be present during the installation and use of this product. This product is capable of producing extremely high sound pressure levels and should be used according to the specified local sound level regulations and good judgement. Adamson Systems Engineering will not be liable for damages caused by any possible misuse of this product.
Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such
as when the loudspeaker has been dropped; or when for undetermined reasons the
loudspeaker does not operate normally. Inspect your products regularly for any
visual or functionality irregularities.
Protect the cabling from being walked on or pinched.
Read the appropriate IS-Series Rigging Manual before installing the product.
Pay attention to rigging instructions included in both Blueprint AV™ and the
IS-Series Rigging Manual.
Use only with the rigging frames/accessories specified by Adamson, or sold
with the loudspeaker system.
This speaker enclosure is capable of creating a strong magnetic field. Please
use caution around the enclosure with data storage devices such as hard
drives.
In an effort to continuously improve its products, Adamson releases updated accompanying software, presets and standards for its products. Adamson reserves the right to change the specifications of its products and the content of its documents with no prior notice.
IS119 Sub Compact Subwoofer
- The IS119 is a sub-compact subwoofer enclosure designed for extended LF capabilities. It contains one ND19-S 19” LF driver.
- The operational frequency range of the IS119 is 30 Hz to 100 Hz. The use of proprietary technologies such as Advanced Cone Architecture give the IS119 an extremely high maximum SPL level.
- The enclosure has an unobtrusive visual design which blends seamlessly into the surrounding space, including identical grills at the front and back so cardioid deployments appear identical to non-cardioid. It is made of marine grade birch plywood, and has an aluminum rigging system mounted on each corner. Without sacrificing lowered resonance to composite material, the IS119 is able to maintain a low weight of 44.5 kg / 98 lbs.
- Up to twenty IS119 can be flown when using the IS10 & IS119 Support Frame and can also be flown in the same array as the IS10 when using an additional IS10 & IS119 Support Frame. Always consult Blueprint AV™ and the ISSeries Line Array Rigging Manual for correct rigging positions (including ground stacking options) and installation procedures.
- The IS119 is designed for use with Lab.gruppen’s D-Series line of installation amplifiers. The nominal impedance of the IS119 is 8 Ω.
Wiring
The IS119 (994-0005, 994-5005) comes with 4x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4 connections, wired in parallel. The 2 rear connections pass pin 1 +/- to the driver and the 2 front connections pass pin 2 +/- to the driver.
The IS119b (994-0006, 994-5006) comes with an external barrier strip mounted to the rear grill. Terminals 1, +/- are passed to the driver, terminal 2, +/- are not connected.
To operate the IS119b in FB or FBF cardioid mode, swap the front and rear grills by:
- Removing the six screws holding each grill to the side rigging pieces
- Unclipping the grill with the barrier strip from the rear PCB, and swapping the grills
- Re-clipping the grill with the barrier strip to the front PCB and affix with the same screws
Amplification
The IS119 is paired with Lab.gruppen D-Series amplifiers.
Maximum quantities of the IS119 per amplifier model are shown below
For a master list, please refer to the Adamson Amplification Chart, found on
our website.
https://adamsonsystems.com/support/downloads-directory/design-and-
control/e-rack/283-amplification-chart-9/file
Presets
The Adamson LoadLibrary (https://www.adamsonsystems.com/support/downloads-
directory/design-and-control/erack/245-adamson-load-library-5-0-1/file)
contains presets designed for a variety of IS119 deployments.
For a master list, please refer the Adamson PLM & Lake Handbook, found on our
website. https://adamsonsystems.com/support/downloads-directory/design-and-
control/e-rack/205-adamson-plm-lake-handbook/file
When flown or in the same array as an IS10, all IS119 presets contain the
inherent delay needed to be properly phasealigned.
When flown or ground stacked separately, IS119 subs should be phase-aligned
using measurement software.
Cardioid Dispersion
Weatherized
IS-Series weatherized models add an additional layer of environmental and corrosion protection to Adamson’s already durable cabinet design. Weatherized enclosures are ideal for marine and coastal venues, outdoor stadiums, open-air performance spaces, and other permanent outdoor installations.
IS-Series weatherized cabinets feature the following additional protective features.
Corrosion resistance
Corrosion resistance extends the lifetime performance of your system in outdoor venues where water, salt and acidity can impact durability and function.
All structural steel elements of Adamson weatherized cabinets – including rigging and rigging links – are made of a high yield strength stainless steel alloy that offers 100% corrosion resistance.
Cabinet hardware is made of non-plated stainless steel, designed to provide exceptional rust and corrosion resistance, particularly in high-saline environments.
Environmental sealing
Additional protection of the cabinet helps ensure that loudspeaker performance isn’t impeded by the harsh environments in which your system is deployed.
To guard against water and particle intrusion, the same two-part polyurea coating that gives Adamson cabinets their life-extending exterior protection is applied to the interior of the enclosure, creating a complete seal. Weatherized models feature an exterior coating with a distinctive smooth finish that allows for easy cleaning and removal of contaminants like dirt, grime, salt water or sand.
To protect against dust and other particles, a fine stainless steel mesh has been added to all points of entry including behind the front grille screens.
Cabling for the IS-Series weatherized cabinets is pre-wired and protected inside a gasket-sealed jackplate, with gland nuts in place to seal the connection points.
Technical Specifications
