PHONIC GWA 12 Passive Speaker User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PHONIC
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PHONIC GWA 12 Passive Speaker
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
with filled, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. the mains plug
is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the
operation so that the main switch can be easily accessible.
- read these instructions before operating this apparatus.
- keep these instructions for future reference.
- Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
- Follow all instructions provided in this document.
- Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur.
- Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
- Do not block any of the ventilation openings. install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. a polarized plug has two blades with 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 into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- only use attachments/accessories by the manufacturer.
- Use only with a 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.
- Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- refer all servicing to service personnel. servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 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.
CAUTION
the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions carefully before using your GWA Speakers.
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Keep this safety and instruction flier for future reference.
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Ensure you follow all instructions carefully.
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When used in conjunction with Amplifiers or Powered Mixers ensure you follow the correct procedures in the set up and turning on and off of audio equipment. It is advisable, when an entire sound system is set up, that the power amplifier or
powered mixer that you are using is turned on last (ie. That any source equipment, such as guitars, tape decks, etcetera, are turned on first). After all source equipment is turned on and have stabilized, ensure the power amp or powered mixer’s level control is set to a minimal level and then activate, after which the level control can be set to a reasonable level. This should be done in reverse when shutting down: turn off the power amp or powered mixer first, then turn off all other devices. However many professional amplifiers feature delayed on/off circuits that can perform this automatically. -
Warning – The GWA Speakers generate extremely high sound pressure levels. Ensure you take care in the placement and operation to avoid exposure to extremely high sound levels, to reduce to risk of causing permanent hearing damage.
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Cables – Under no circumstances should you use shielded or microphone cables for connecting speakers to amplifiers. These cables are not heavy enough to be able to handle the amplifier load and could cause irreversible damage to your system.
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Mounting – The suspending, rigging and mounting of the GWA Speakers can cause members of the public to be exposed to serious health risk, as well as the possibility of death. If you are NOT fully qualified and certified to mount these speakers by relevant local, state, or national authorities, do not under any circumstances try to rig, suspend or mount this system. All relevant safety regulations must be followed. If you are not completely qualified or do not know of said regulations, ensure you consult qualified personnel for assistance.
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Servicing – Do not under any circumstances try to service this product by yourself. If servicing is required, contact your local service center.
INTRODUCTION
The GWA represents the best of Phonic’s speaker revolution. The GWA’s
Curvature Line Array Loudspeaker System enhances audio dispersion and works
with internal bracing to increase structural strength and to minimize
diffraction. Phonic’s proprietary designed horn, developed using computer-
aided modeling, offers extremely balanced sound projection and low distortion
even at high volumes. Our development team also crafted compression tweeters
and longthrow
composite woofers to ensure the GWA’s sound quality matches its stunning
cosmetics. The durability of the GWA series is unmatched. The GWA is protected
by multi-layer scratchproof paint. The GWA series is the most versatile in its
class with heavy duty pole mounts. With an unsurpassed audio response,
sensational power handling, and fantastic flexibility, the GWA establishes a
new benchmark.
FEATURES
- New 3’’ compression tweeter paired with Phonic’s proprietary designed horn delivers smooth, transient highs beyond 20kHz
- 90°x30° dispersion angle
- Variable angles from 1.5 to 22.5 degrees (at 3-degree steps)
- New long-throw composite woofers
- Professional Speakon In/Out Connections
- The internal bracing system increases structural strength
- Rigid birch plywood cabinet
- Powder-coated steel with acoustically transparent foam
- Multi-layer scratch-proof paint
- BEM simulation technology optimized wave correction through waveguide horn
Equalization
The GWA speakers are designed to perfectly reproduce all audio signals as sent
by your amplifier or powered mixer. As such, your equalization efforts do not
need to take speaker response into account, rather your main concentration
should be on the
acoustics of the venue. If equalization is applied, it should be done so with
the utmost of case. Applying overly harsh equalization can be detrimental to
your overall sound.
Connection
The GWA speakers are equipped with professional Speakon speaker connectors on
the rear of the speaker. The input connectors on each unit should be connected
to an appropriate output device such as a power amplifier or powered mixer.
The
Speakon connectors do not need to be soldered into place; rather they are
pushed into the socket and turned clockwise to lock. Once all equipment is
turned off, twist the connector counter-clockwise to disconnect. The output
connector can be used to run two (or more) speakers in parallel.
Speakon connector
Pin + = + on amplifier
Pin – = – on amplifier
Impedances
The nominal impedance of the GWA speakers is 8Ω. This means that a single GWA
speaker can be used with an amplifier channel that can run down to 8Ω.
Similarly, two speakers can be used with an amplifier that can run at 4Ω per
channel and four speakers can be used with an amplifier that can run at
impedances of 2Ω (check the amplifier’s recommended operation before doing
so).
Operation
When making a connection, be sure to turn off the amplifier that you are
connecting to. Use professional Speakon connectors and cables only. Once
connections are made, turn the amplifier on with all channels set to the zero
position. Be sure not to drive the amplifier to the point of overload or
clipping for any length of time as to ensure the integrity of the speaker’s
voice coil.
SPECIFICATIONS
GWA 12
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Driver Unit: Low Frequency： 1 x 12″ ; High Frequency：1 x 3″ compression driver
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Frequency Response： 50 Hz – 20 kHz（-10dB）
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Frequency Response： 55 Hz – 18 kHz (±3 dB)
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Sensitivity： 103 dB (1W @ 1m)
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Power Handing： 1000 watts (Program), 2000 watts (Peak)
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Maximum SPL： 136 dB
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Nominal Coverage Angle（-6 dB）： Horizontal 90°, Vertical 30°
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Nominal Impedance： 8 Ω
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Finish： Wear-resistant textured black paint
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Enclosure： Multi-layer birch plywood
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Suspension Hardware： GWA Rigging system
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Input Connectors： Speakon NL4 x 2
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Dimensions： (H x W x D) 360 mm x 714 mm x 431 mm
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Net Weight： 23 kg
GWA 18B
- Driver Unit: 1 x 18″
- Frequency Response： 35 Hz – 300 Hz（-10dB）
- Frequency Response： 45 Hz – 250 Hz (±3 dB)
- Sensitivity： 101dB (1W @ 1m)
- Power Handing： 2400 watts (Program), 4800 watts (Peak)
- Maximum SPL： 137 dB
- Nominal Impedance： 8 Ω
- Finish： Wear-resistant textured black paint
- Enclosure： Multi-layer birch plywood
- Suspension Hardware： GWA Rigging system
- Input Connectors： Speakon NL4 x 2
- Dimensions： (H x W x D) 540 mm x 714 mm x 558 mm
- Net Weight： 43 kg
SERVICE AND REPAIR
For replacement parts, service and repairs please contact the Phonic
distributor in your country. Phonic does not release service manuals to
consumers, and advises users to not attempt any self-repairs, as doing so
voids all warranties. You can locate a dealer near you at
http://www.phonic.com/where/.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no-hassles warranty.
Warranty coverage may be extended, depending on your region. Phonic
Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original
date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under use as
instructed by the user’s manual. Phonic, at its option, shall repair or
replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated
sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it for any
warranty service. No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA
number (return merchandise authorization). In order to keep this warranty in
effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the
instructions accompanying this warranty. Any tampering of the product or
attempts of self-repair voids all warranties. This warranty does not cover any
damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, or negligence. This warranty is valid
only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic
dealer/distributor. For complete warranty policy information, please visit
http://www.phonic.com/warranty/.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
We encourage you to visit our online help at
http://www.phonic.com/support/. There you can
find answers to frequently asked questions, tech tips, driver downloads,
return instruction,s and other helpful information. We make every effort to
answer your questions within one business day.
support@phonic.com
http://www.phonic.com
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