K-array Thunder-KS, User Manual

Page 1: ...Thunder KS Compact multi tasking subwoofers USER GUIDE P R E L I M I N A R Y ...

Page 2: ...gs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus Clean the product only with a soft and dry fabric Never use liquid cleaning products as this may damage the products cosmetic surfaces 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 t...

Page 3: ...ceiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all perso...

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Page 5: ... 5 One channel wiring 5 Two channel wiring 5 Wiring 6 Mono Loudspeaker System 6 Stereo Loudspeakers System 7 AES3 Digital Input 8 K array Connect Mobile App 8 Connection and Discovery 8 Connection to a single Thunder KS 9 Connection to a network of Thunder KS 10 Output configuration 11 Signal Routing 11 Volume 12 Media Player 12 On Board Web App 13 System Update 13 System Update via Internet 14 Bu...

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Page 7: ...models in various sizes starting from 12 to 21 and dual 18 the Thunder line is a high performance sub bass system featuring a woofer with magnet structure and suspension engineered for maximum linear excursion Pocket handles and an M20 thread mount position for attaching mid high speakers make the subwoofers convenient to use and ideal for applications in theaters concert halls and restaurant inst...

Page 8: ...ntent 1x Active subwoofer 1x Power cord Package content 1x Passive subwoofer 1x Subwoofer unit model and version shall be one from the following list a Thunder KS1 I b Thunder KS1P I c Thunder KS2 I d Thunder KS1P I e Thunder KS3 I f Thunder KS3P I g Thunder KS4 I h Thunder KS4P I 1x The quick guide 1x Power cord in self powered models packages only i e KS1 I KS2 I KS3 I KS4 I Thunder KS User Guid...

Page 9: ...ss button in order to check or set loudspeaker configuration see Output configuration page 11 i e that the presets match the actual configuration of passive subwoofer and Hi Mid range speakers connected to the Thunder KS rear speakON connectors 5 Design the signal routing from the input channels to the output channels in the ROUTING menu see Signal Routing page 11 6 Check signal volume in the VOLU...

Page 10: ...ubwoofer Rear Panel 1 SpeakON NL4 speaker output channels 3 4 2 SpeakON NL4 speaker output channels 1 2 3 QR Code for the K array Connect app remote connection 4 PowerCon TRUE link AC mains out 5 PowerCon TRUE inlet AC mains in 6 XLR M channel 2 balanced line output or channels 3 4 AES3 output user selectable via K array Connect app 7 XLR F channel 2 balanced line input or channels 3 4 AES3 input ...

Page 11: ...peakON NL4 connector SpeakON NL4 connector SpeakON NL4 connector SpeakON NL4 connector Passive Subwoofer Rear Panel A SpeakON NL4 B SpeakON NL4 C Terminals switch swap the internal loudspeaker terminals assignment WARNING Disconnect the input signal speakON cable BEFORE toggling the terminals switch NL4 SpeakON wiring One channel wiring Hi Mid and full range loudspeakers are usually wired on 1 1 T...

Page 12: ... the dedicated K array Connect app or the K framework3 software BEFORE routing any audio signal to the output channels Thunder KS User Guide PC or MAC Smartphone Tablet Remote Control Speaker Output Signal Input Active Subwoofer Active Subwoofer Hi Mid range loudspeakers Mono Column System Active Subwoofer Active Subwoofer Passive Subwoofer Stereo Column System 2 or 4 pole speaker cable SpeakON NL...

Page 13: ...Mid range loudspeakers Stereo Loudspeakers System Thunder KS User Guide PC or MAC Smartphone Tablet Remote Control Speaker Output Signal Input Passive Subwoofer Active Subwoofer Active Subwoofer Hi Mid range loudspeakers Hi Mid range loudspeakers Hi Mid range loudspeakers output on channels 1 and 3 SpeakON NL4 1 1 Passive Subwoofer output on channel 4 SpeakON NL4 2 2 2 or 4 pole speaker cable Spea...

Page 14: ...rray Connect Mobile App page8 for details about the mobile app user interface K array Connect Mobile App The K array Connect mobile app is designed to allow any Android or iOS mobile device smartphone or tablet to connect and manage any Thunder KS active subwoofer via the Wi Fi connection Connection and Discovery The K array Connect mobile app can connect to the Thunder KS active subwoofers both d...

Page 15: ...s provides the mobile device to connect to the Thunder KS Wi Fi network 4 Enter the password to connect to Thunder KS active subwoofer If not modified the default password is 12345678 5 The the K array Connect app connects directly to the Thunder KS active subwoofer The on board web interface is a further user interface embedded on the built in DSP that allows to manage the system features over a ...

Page 16: ...ive subwoofer to a Wi Fi access point with built in Ethernet switch use Ethernet Cat5 or Cat6 cables 2 Set the access point Wi Fi network SSID and parameters 3 Ensure the Wi Fi of the mobile device is on 4 Connect the mobile device to the access point Wi Fi network 5 Launch the K array Connect app the app looks for any device in the network whose name starts with K array and tries to establish a c...

Page 17: ...tails Signal routing can be configured either with the on board web app or with the K array Connect app as described below 1 Touch the Routing tab in the tab menu at the bottom of the screen this will modify the buttons in the list of available devices C In the Output Configuration page fill in the field according to the actual loudspeakers configuration match the loudspeakers models and quantitie...

Page 18: ...e device you want to configure and touch the button to enter the volume adjustment section 3 Three pages are available for setting the input gain input level and output level respectively touch the top menu buttons according to the needed adjustment Media Player The Thunder KS active subwoofer built in DSP implements a media player that can be used to playback audio files from a USB device The med...

Page 19: ... KS active subwoofer built in DSP is managed by an embedded operating system whose name is osKar osKar manages the user interface and communication as well as the system features osKar can be updated via the on board web app Access the Thunder KS on board web app either via the K array Connect mobile app or with a web browser within a LAN see On Board Web App page 13 Navigate the main menu and acc...

Page 20: ...ew minutes at the end of the updating process the system reboots System Update via USB In order to update the Thunder KS active subwoofer s osKar embedded operating system locally a USB key with the system update files must be prepared in advance A Retrieve the system update file from the official K array repository and move it into a folder named update on the USB key The system update file name ...

Page 21: ...der KS2P 1 2 4 Pinnacle KR402 II Pinnacle KR404 Pinnacle KR408 Python KP 4 8 16 KR3 Thunder KS3 1 2 4 Thunder KS3P 1 2 4 Pinnacle KR802 II Pinnacle KR804 Pinnacle KR808 Kayman KY 4 8 16 KR4 Thunder KS4 1 2 4 Thunder KS4P 1 2 4 Pinnacle KR102 II Bill of material 2 Kobra KK102 I Stainless steel meter long line array element with 2 drivers 1 Thunder KS1 I Lightweight multi tasking 12 self powered sub...

Page 22: ...5 4 pole joint cable with SpeakON NL4 22 5 cm 9 in 1 Power cable with PowerCON TRUE Pinnacle KR402 II Bill of material 4 Python KP102 I Stainless steel meter long line array element with 3 drivers 1 Thunder KS3 I Compact multi tasking 21 self powered subwoofer 1 Thunder KS3P I Compact 21 passive subwoofer 2 K FOOT3 Adapter for standing loudspeakers on top of Thunder sub 4 K JOINT3 Joining hardware...

Page 23: ...2 K SPKCABLE2 4 pole speaker cable with SpeakON NL4 2 m 6 5 ft 2 K SPKCABLE235 4 pole joint cable with SpeakON NL4 22 5 cm 9 in 1 Power cable with PowerCON TRUE Accessories All units K FOOT3 Adapter for standing loudspeakers on top of Thunder sub Thunder KS3 K EXTFRAME3 Hardware to suspend KS3I kit for 1 unit K HCFLY2I Fly bar for KH2I KS3I K HCDOLLY2I Dolly for KH2I KS3I Thunder KS4 K EXTFRAME4 H...

Page 24: ... 42in M20 580mm 22 83in 735mm 28 94in 12mm 0 47in 700mm 27 56in 592mm 23 30in 370mm 14 57in 530mm 20 87in M8 368mm 14 47in 350mm 13 78in M20 580mm 22 83in 735mm 28 94in 12mm 0 47in 700mm 27 56in 592mm 23 30in 370mm 14 57in 530mm 20 87in M8 368mm 14 47in 350mm 13 78in M20 1106mm 43 54in 500mm 19 69in 12mm 0 47in 580mm 22 83in 512mm 20 16in 350mm 13 78in 270mm 10 63in M8 1119mm 44 05in 553mm 21 77in...

Page 25: ...control Wi Fi dedicated APP K framework3 via wired Ethernet connection Amplifier module 4 channel switching mode Class D Output power 3 4x 1500 W 4 Ω 4x 1500 W 4 Ω 4x 2500 W 4 Ω 4x 2500 W 4 Ω MAINS Operating Range 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz with PFC Power Consumption 600 W 8 Ω load Pink noise 1 4 rated power 600 W 8 Ω load Pink noise 1 4 rated power 600 W 4 Ω load Pink noise 1 4 rated power 600 W 4 Ω lo...

Page 26: ...ak 139 dB peak 141 dB peak Nominal Impedance 8 Ω 8 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω Power Handling 1200 Wpeak 1400 Wpeak 2800 Wpeak 2800 Wpeak Coverage Omni Connectors Speaker input parallel output 2x SpeakON NL4 Input terminals selectable IN Link 1 1 parallel Link 2 2 Link 1 1 IN Link 2 2 DEFAULT IP Rating IP54 Dimensions WxHxD 500 x 350 x 440 mm 19 7 x 13 8 x 17 3 in 650 x 500 x 580 mm 25 6 x 19 7 x 22 8 in 735 x 580 ...

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