WHARFEDALEPRO Typhon Series User Manual

WHARFEDALEPRO Typhon Series

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol. wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance – instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 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 with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the thi1rd prong are provided for your safety. If the
   provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

TYPHON – Pronounced – “TYF—ON”

In ancient mythology, Typhon was a giant who brought fear to his enemies. From a similar era to the Titans, it is said that the God Typhon had the power to create and control massive wind tornadoes in his battles. Mythology also often refers to him as being invincible.

Power, control and “invincibility” are all features which Typhon active loudspeakers have been designed around.

Two sized models are available. 8” and 12”. Both sizes feature the same 720w continuous amplification power and both sizes are available as an aptX Bluetooth model.

A polypropylene cabinet design with a full frontal steel grille houses the most advanced active loudspeakers ever created by Wharfedale Pro. This injection moulded cabinet is carefully engineered to feature 5 carry handles making transportation easy and well balanced.

Advanced internal DSP algorithms generate a sound stage which surpasses the dimensions of the cabinet. The two separate Class D power amps (600w RMS for the LF and 120w RMS for the HF) deliver huge output power while keeping the overall weight to minimum. The efficiency of the amplifier stage means that Typhon uses convection cooling – resulting in a more reliable product with quieter operation.

Custom Wharfedale Pro transducers have been selected for Typhon. The custom compression driver features a 1.75” voice coil. This is coupled to a 100° x 80° waveguide for smooth HF dispersion. The custom Wharfedale Pro LF transducers (8” in Typhon-AX8 and 12” in Typhon-AX12) have newly designed ferrite cores and use flat coil windings to aid cooling. All models feature a moisture rejecting cone material which allows Typhon to be used in damp or humid conditions.

The Typhon-AX12-BT and Typhon-AX8-BT feature aptX Bluetooth input connectivity and stereo linking which makes setup with mobile devices simple and cable free.

Features

• 720w continuous (1440w peak)
• Full frontal steel grilles with inner cloth protection
• Top and bottom practical handles
• Bi-amplified with Class D amps
• 4 position DSP
• 9 x M8 rigging points
• 2.5” LF transducer voice coil with flat windings
• 1.75” HF compression driver voice coil
• 100° x 80° dispersion Hybrid Symmetry waveguide
• RCA inputs (Typhon-AX8 and Typhon-AX8-BT only)

IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’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 plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 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 replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at 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 or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
    

13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

15. CAUTION : These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

16. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
    

17. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
    -Warning : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
    -The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

18. Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

19. the ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.;

20. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

21. Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.

22. The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall  remain readily operable.

23. The product is designed to use in moderate climates.

REAR PANEL FEATURES

Typhon-AX12 and Typhon-AX12-BT

Typhon-AX8 and Typhon-AX8-BT

1. VOLUME controls for INPUT A and INPUT B:
   These knobs control the level of each input channel.

2. DSP setting : (4 modes)
   1. FLAT
   2. MONITOR
   3. BASS
   4. PUNCH

3. DSP Selection
   With each tap of the D-EQ button, the DSP will step through each of the 4 above DSP modes. The LED will show which DSP mode is currently active.

4. Bluetooth operation (Typhon-AX12-BT and Typhon-AX8-BT only)
   a. MONO Mode:
   Press and release the PAIR button on one speaker only.
   Select “Wharfedale Pro BT” on your device. The BT LED will change to solid when paired.
   To disconnect, press and release the PAIR button.
   b. STEREO Link Mode:
   For use with 2 units of Typhon-AX12-BT OR Typhon-AX8-BT
   Press and hold the PAIR button on each speaker until the ST LED is blinking. The ST LED will change to solid when Linked.
   Press and release the PAIR button on one speaker. Then select “Wharfedale PROBT” on your device. The BT LED will change to solid when paired. The selected speaker will be the left channel.
   To disconnect, press and hold the PAIR button for 5 Seconds.
   Transmission distance note : A single speaker working range is about 15 meters (Bluetooth device (eg Phone) to single speaker). When using a Bluetooth Typhon in stereo link mode the working range is about 10m (Bluetooth device (eg Phone) to speaker). In this mode the linked speakers can be up to 8m apart.
   

5. GAIN selection switch A
   This switch selects the proper gain structure for INPUT
   A. If a microphone is connected to INPUT A, use mic mode (up). If the signal
   source is anything other than a microphone (eg an analogue playback device,
   keyboard or mixer output) use the line selection (down)

6. GAIN selection switch B
   This switch selects the proper gain structure for INPUT
   B. If a Bluetooth device is connected to INPUT B, use BT mode (up). If the signal source is anything other than a Bluetooth device (eg analogue playback device, keyboard or mixer output) use the line selection (down)

7. 90Hz Hi Pass Filter switch:
   Used to reduce bass buildup due to half space loading. This is especially useful when using the Typhon on the floor as a floor monitor.

8. Power “ON” indicator LED and LIMIT indicator LED:
   The bracketed LED to the left of the POWER switch illuminates when the power switch is in the ‘ON’ position. The LIMIT LED illuminates when the signal limiter is limiting the level of the signal. This process prevents distortion and overload.

9. Horn LED defeat switch:
   Switches off the front horn power LED for discrete applications

10. POWER ON / OFF switch:
    This switch turns the power on and off.

11. Output source “LOOP / MIX” switch:
    In the “LOOP” mode, this switch routes the signal of INPUT B to the line level XLR OUTPUT jack, bypassing the EQ section and volume control. When in the MIX mode, this switch routes the combined (or “mixed”) signals of both INPUT A and INPUT B to the line level XLR OUTPUT jack.

12. XLR and ¼” input jacks for INPUT A and INPUT B.
    These connectors allow XLR or ¼” balanced input connections to INPUT A and INPUT B

13. XLR line level OUTPUT:
    This connector provides a balanced line level output for connection to additional active loudspeakers (such as another Typhon-AX12), powered subwoofers or external amplifiers.

14. POWER cord input
    Typhon uses a standard IEC, three prong, grounded AC electrical connection. Be sure that you are plugging into the correct source voltage that matches what is indicated just below the power cord jack.

15. RCA Inputs
    Typhon-AX8 and Typhon-AX8-BT only. For connection to stereo line level audio sources

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

TYPHON-AX12 and TYPHON-AX12-BT

Typhon Monitor Wedge
Typhon is supplied with a monitor wedge adaptor. This supplied accessory gives you the perfect angle when using Typhon as a stage monitor.

Typhon-AX8 and Typhon-AX8-BT

SPECIFICATIONS

Low Frequency Transducer
Size (mm / inches)| 305mm / 12″| 305mm / 12″
Voice-Coil Size (mm / inches)| 65mm / 2.5”| 65mm / 2.5”
Rated Impedance| 4Ω| 4Ω
High Frequency Transducer
HF Driver Type| Compression Driver| Compression Driver
Coil Size (mm / inches)| 44mm / 1.75″| 44mm / 1.75″
Exit Size (mm / inches)| 25mm / 1″| 25mm / 1″
Diaphragm Material| Titanium| Titanium
Rated Impedance| 8Ω| 8Ω
Nominal Coverage (H x V)| Hybrid Symmetry Horn 100° x 80°| Hybrid Symmetry Horn 100° x 80°
Amplifiers
Amplifiers| 2 x Class D| 2 x Class D
Power Rating:| 1440W Peak (1200W LF +
240W HF), 720W Continuous
(600W LF + 120W HF)| 1440W Peak (1200W LF +
240W HF), 720W Continuous
(600W LF + 120W HF)
DSP Controls—D-EQ| FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH| FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH
Amplifier Protection
Power On Protection| Yes| Yes
Thermal Protection| Yes| Yes
Low Line Voltage Shut Down| Yes| Yes
Driver Protection| Yes| Yes
DC Protection| Yes| Yes
Short Protection| Yes| Yes
Clip Limiter| Yes| Yes
Limiter Indicator| Yes| Yes
Power Indicator| Yes| Yes
Inputs
Input A – type| Balanced| Balanced/Bluetooth(aptX, with link Stereo)
Input Sensitivity| Balanced| 775mV (0dBu)
Maximum Input Level| 4V| 4V
Input Connectors| 2 x XLR, 2 x 6.3mm (Line/MIC)| 2 x XLR, 2 x 6.3mm (Line/MIC)
Input Impedance| 20K ohms| 20K ohms
Line Output
Line Output Connector| XLR| XLR
Loop Gain| 0dB| 0dB
AC Power details
Power Supply| 220~240VAC / 100~120VAC 50/60Hz| 220~240VAC / 100~120VAC 50/60H
Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options| 9 x M8 threaded inserts
Pole-mount receptacle with lock screw
Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket| 9 x M8 threaded inserts
Pole-mount receptacle with lock screw
Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket
Handles| 4 carry handles (on top and bottom side)| 4 carry handles (on top and bottom side)
Enclosure
Enclosure Material and finish| Injection Moulded Polypropylene| Injection Moulded Polypropylene
Colour Options| Black paint| Black paint
Grille Material & Finish| steel| steel
Dimensions – Unpacked (mm / inches):
Height| 558mm / 22.0″| 558mm / 22.0″
Width Front| 344mm / 13.6″| 344mm / 13.6″
Width Rear| 245mm / 9.6″| 245mm / 9.6″
Depth| 340mm / 13.4″| 340mm / 13.4″
Dimensions – Packed (mm / inches):
Height| 645mm / 25.4″| 645mm / 25.4″
Width Front| 425mm / 16.7″| 425mm / 16.7″
Width Rear| 425mm / 16.7″| 425mm / 16.7″
Depth| 419mm / 16.5″| 419mm / 16.5″
Net Weight (kg / lbs)| 16.2kg / 35.6lbs| 16.2kg / 35.6lbs
Gross Weight (kg / lbs)| 18.9kg / 41.6lbs| 18.9kg / 41.6lbs
Model Name| Typhon-AX8| Typhon-AX8-BT
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System Type| Active 8″ 2-way| Active 8″ 2-way
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)| 60Hz-20kHz| 65Hz-20kHz
Frequency Range (- 10 dB)| 60Hz-20kHz| 60Hz-20kHz
Maximum SPL (peak @1m)| 127dB| 127dB
Sensitivity (@ 1W / 1m)| 96dB| 96dB
Low Frequency Transducer
Size (mm / inches)| 203.8mm / 8″| 203.8mm / 8″
Voice-Coil Size (mm / inches)| 65mm / 2.5”| 65mm / 2.5”
Rated Impedance| 4Ω| 4Ω
High Frequency Transducer
HF Driver Type| Compression Driver| Compression Driver
Coil Size (mm / inches)| 44mm / 1.75″| 44mm / 1.75″
Exit Size (mm / inches)| 25mm / 1″| 25mm / 1″
Diaphragm Material| Titanium| Titanium
Rated Impedance| 8Ω| 8Ω
Nominal Coverage (H x V)| Hybrid Symmetry Horn 100° x 80°| Hybrid Symmetry Horn 100° x 80°
Amplifiers
Amplifiers| 2 x Class D| 2 x Class D
Power Rating:| 1440W Peak (1200W LF +
240W HF), 720W Continuous
(600W LF + 120W HF)| 1440W Peak (1200W LF +
240W HF), 720W Continuous
(600W LF + 120W HF)
DSP Controls—D-EQ| FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH| FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH
Amplifier Protection
Power On Protection| Yes| Yes
Thermal Protection| Yes| Yes
Low Line Voltage Shut Down| Yes| Yes
Driver Protection| Yes| Yes
DC Protection| Yes| Yes
Short Protection| Yes| Yes
Clip Limiter| Yes| Yes
Limiter Indicator| Yes| Yes
Power Indicator| Yes| Yes
Inputs
Input A – type| Balance / RCA| Balanced/RCA/Bluetooth(aptX, with link Stereo)
Input Sensitivity| 775mV (0dBu)| 775mV (0dBu)
Maximum Input Level| 4V| 4V
Input Connectors| 2 x XLR, 2 x 6.3mm, 2 x RCA (Line/MIC)| 2 x XLR, 2 x 6.3mm, 2 x RCA (Line/MIC)
Input Impedance| 20K ohms| 20K ohms
Line Output
Line Output Connector| XLR| XLR
Loop Gain| 0dB| 0dB
AC Power details
Power Supply| 220~240VAC / 100~120VAC 50/60Hz| 220~240VAC / 100~120VAC 50/60H
Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options| 8xM6（1XM8 Back) threaded insert
Pole-mount receptacle with lock screw
Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket| 8xM6（1XM8 Back) threaded insert
Pole-mount receptacle with lock screw
Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket
Handles| 4 carry handles (on top and bottom side)| 4 carry handles (on top and bottom side)
Enclosure
Enclosure Material and finish| Injection Moulded Polypropylene| Injection Moulded Polypropylene
Colour Options| Black paint| Black paint
Grille Material & Finish| steel| steel
Dimensions – Unpacked (mm / inches):
Height| 433.6mm / 17.1″| 433.6mm / 17.1″
Width Front| 256mm / 10.1″| 256mm / 10.1″
Width Rear| 100.1mm / 3.9″| 100.1mm / 3.9″
Depth| 240mm / 9.5″| 240mm / 9.5″
Dimensions – Packed (mm / inches):
Height| 509mm / 20.0″| 509mm / 20.0″
Width Front| 326mm / 12.8″| 326mm / 12.8″
Width Rear| 326mm / 12.8″| 326mm / 12.8″
Depth| 310mm / 12.2″| 310mm / 12.2″
Net Weight (kg / lbs)| 10.7kg / 23.5lbs| 10.7kg / 23.5lbs
Gross Weight (kg / lbs)| 12.7kg / 27.9lbs| 12.7kg / 27.9lbs

Wharfedale Professional
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Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice.
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Documents / Resources

| WHARFEDALEPRO Typhon Series [pdf] User Manual
Typhon Series, TYPHON-AX8, TYPHON-AX8-BT, TYPHON-AX12, TYPHON-AX12-BT
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