KV2 Audio ESR Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...velop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectations ESR2800 ESR212 ESR3000MkII ESR215MkII ESR215S ...

Page 2: ...uch as when the power supply cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the loudspeaker rain or moisture has entered the loudspeaker the loudspeaker has been dropped or when for undetermined reasons the loudspeaker does not operate normally 16 Do not remove front or back panels Removal of the panel will expose hazardous voltages There are no user serviceable ...

Page 3: ... 15 16 Specifications 17 18 Block Diagram 19 20 Drawing 21 22 ESR212 23 Overview 23 Technology 24 Specifications 25 Frequency characteristics 26 Drawing 27 ESR215MkII 28 Overview 28 Technology 29 Specifications 30 Frequency characteristics 31 Drawing 32 ESR215S 33 Overview 33 Specifications 34 Frequency characteristics 35 Drawing 36 Accessories 37 39 ESR Brackets and Flybars Instructions 40 Warran...

Page 4: ...er is a three way active control and amplification system specifically designed for the KV2 Audio ESR series loudspeaker systems It houses all signal processing and amplification as well as providing control for external subwoofer cabinet configurations and to operate additional subwoofer cabinets if needed External subwoofers are powered by the external subwoofer amplifier VHD3200 The amplifier c...

Page 5: ...SR Brackets and Flybars for the KV2 ESR products All advice and instructions expressed and stated within this document are based upon the highest engineering data available at the time of publication from within the Country of manufacture with regards to materials and general practice techniques Specifications are subject to change due to constant testing product updates and refinements and R D Ge...

Page 6: ...amplifier for bass The ESR2800 3000MkII stereo configuration powers two ESR cabinets accordingly ESR2800 part number KVV 987 285 250V KVV 987 283 230V KVV 987 284 115V ESR3000MkII part number KVV 987 277 250V KVV 987 276 230V KVV 987 275 115V Application Intentionally designed for use in Theatres and Cultural Centers to provide the highest audio quality from single Column enclosures for stage side...

Page 7: ... ESR2800 3000MkII Amplifier carton should contain ESR2800 3000MkII Amplifier control unit This user guide Two PowerCon detachable power cables Amplifier rack mounting The ESR2800 3000MkII Amplifier is 4 rack units in height and will mount in standard 19 rack systems Integral rear mounting rack ears are also provided for additional support do not rely on fixing and mounting the amplifier using just...

Page 8: ...a suitable AC power supplies Each cable powers each separate amplifier channel for sufficient current delivery The ESR2800 3000MkII requires a ground connection Always use a grounded outlet and plug The PowerCon is a connector without breaking capacity i e the PowerCon should not be connected or disconnected under load or while it is live Always isolate your AC supply before disconnecting the Powe...

Page 9: ...qualified service personnel to have it serviced 2 Limiter Yellow LED indicates that the audio limiter has been activated This RMS limiter protects speakers against overload 3 Signal Present Green LED indicates when audio signal is present at the amplifier input 4 Power On Thermal Auto reset Green LED indicates that the AC power is on When red it indicates that the thermal limit of the ESR2800 3000...

Page 10: ...b out Balanced XLR output connector used to connect additional subwoofer Output is active even when FULL RANGE switch is ON 3 Input level Adjustment Input Level adjustment potentiometer that allows the user to adjust input levels from 10dB to 8dB 4 Full Range Switch selects the amplifier crossover setup when ON full range signal is reproduced by ESR215MkII cabinets when OFF signal is by frequency ...

Page 11: ...dard PowerCon terminated AC Mains cables 8 Fans The cooling fans operate continuously while the amplifier is on An internal temperature sensor increases the speed of the fans during high temperature conditions Air enters through the front grille and exits through the rear Be sure to allow adequate air flow to the front of the rack in which the ESR3000MkII Amplifier is mounted 9 Speaker AP6 Connect...

Page 12: ...ESR2800 Using the System Full range setup Set ESR2800 Amplifier to FULL RANGE ON mode ESR212 cabinets plays full range signal 13 ESR2800 Using the System ...

Page 13: ...ubwoofer setup Set ESR2800 Amplifier to FULL RANGE OFF mode Signal is crossed over at Hi Mid for ESR212 cabinets and SUB for external subwoofer SUB SET UP LEVEL setting depends on which subwoofer unit is used 14 ESR2800 Using the System ...

Page 14: ...ESR3000MkII Using the System Full range setup Set ESR3000MkII Amplifier to FULL RANGE ON mode ESR215MkII cabinets plays full range signal 15 ESR3000 MkII Using the System ...

Page 15: ...ofer setup Set ESR3000MkII Amplifier to FULL RANGE OFF mode Signal is crossed over at Hi Mid for ESR215MkII cabinets and SUB for external subwoofer SUB SET UP LEVEL setting depends on which subwoofer unit is used 16 ESR3000MkII Using the System ...

Page 16: ... 500Hz to 2 5kHz Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type High efficiency Current enhancing switch mode Rated Continuous Power 1000W Distortion 0 02 Operating Bandwidth 20Hz to 500Hz Signal Input Input Sensitivity 3 0V RMS Input Impedance 20kΩ balanced Speaker Output Speaker Output 2x AP6 female Power Power Connector 2x Neutrik PowerCon Operating Voltage 115V 230V 250V Operating Voltage Range 10...

Page 17: ...th 400Hz to 2 5kHz Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type High efficiency Current enhancing switch mode Rated Continuous Power 1000W Distortion 0 02 Operating Bandwidth 20Hz to 400Hz Signal Input Input Sensitivity 3 0V RMS Input Impedance 20kΩ balanced Speaker Output Speaker Output 2x AP6 female Power Power Connector 2x Neutrik PowerCon Operating Voltage 115V 230V 250V Operating Voltage Range ...

Page 18: ...ESR2800 Block Diagram ESR2800 Block Diagram Channel A channel B is identical 19 ESR2800 Block Diagram ...

Page 19: ...ESR3000MkII Block Diagram ESR3000MkII Block Diagram Channel A channel B is identical 20 ESR3000MkII Block Diagram ...

Page 20: ...ESR2800 Drawing Drawing 21 ESR2800 Drawing ...

Page 21: ...ESR3000MkII Drawing Drawing 22 ESR30000MkII Drawing ...

Page 22: ...tronic control pack The ESR loudspeaker system features Super Analog components throughout and state of the art transducer designs Comprising of two 12 woofers a 6 midrange driver and a 1 compression driver the ESR212 manages to transfer the atmosphere from a performer on stage to each and every audience member The ESR family offers a true musical solution to the enjoyment of classical music theat...

Page 23: ...requencies between 500Hz and 2 5kHz are reproduced by a six inch midrange speaker that provides 106 dB of sensitivity 1 watt 1 meter when coupled with the integrated horn The magnetic motor assembly features a high temperature 1 75 44mm diameter voice coil assembly and extensive use of neodymium Because of the limited linear movement of most midrange transducers usually 2 3mm ventilation of the vo...

Page 24: ...Rotatable Horn YES Midrange Amplifier Requirement 200W from ESR2800 Amplifier Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter 6 1 75 Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Low Frequency Section Acoustic Design Front Loaded Bass Reflex Subwoofer Amplifier Requirement 1000W from ESR2800 Amplifier Number of Drivers 2 Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 12 3 Inside Outside Diaphragm Ma...

Page 25: ...ponse Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 26 ESR212 Frequency characteristics ...

Page 26: ...incorporates M10 suspension points three M10 suspension points on the top three M10 on the bottom and one M10 suspension point on the back The speaker cabinet shall be finished with an ultra wear resistant black polymer coating and fitted with a weather resistant perforated steel grill The system shall receive power from a separate ESR2800 Amplifer ESR2800 Amplifier Controller module consisting of...

Page 27: ...otor structure for increased control and output and decreased distortion and weight Proprietary midrange heat dissipation system controls voice coil temperature ensures high dynamics and extends transducer lifespans Front loaded 15 inch mid bass driver with 3 00 76 mm voice coil assembly and ferrite magnetic motor structure Professional exterior grade Baltic birch construction with wear resistant ...

Page 28: ...ug Heat resistant midrange Midrange frequencies between 400Hz and 2 5kHz are reproduced by eight inch midrange speaker that provides 108dB of sensitivity 1 watt 1 meter when coupled with the integrated horn The magnetic motor assembly features a high temperature 3 76 mm diameter voice coil assembly and extensive use of neodymium Because of the limited linear movement of most midrange transducers u...

Page 29: ... NO Midrange Amplifier Requirement 200W from ESR3000MkII Amplifier Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 8 3 Trans Coil Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Low Frequency Section Acoustic Design Front Loaded Bass Reflex Subwoofer Amplifier Requirement 1000W from ESR3000MkII Amplifier Number of Drivers 2 Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 15 3 Inside Outside Diap...

Page 30: ...onse Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 0 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 31 ESR215MkII Frequency characteristics ...

Page 31: ...M10 suspension points three M10 suspension points on the top one in the handles three M10 on the bottom and one M10 suspension point on the back The speaker cabinet shall be finished with an ultra wear resistant black polymer coating and fitted with a weather resistant perforated steel grill The system shall receive power from a separate ESR3000MkII Amplifer ESR3000MkII Amplifier Controller module...

Page 32: ...ns Mid High horn design provides optimized transducer loading and controlled dispersion Patent Pending 3 diaphragm nitride titanium compression driver with complex geometry phase plug and neodymium magnetic motor structure for higher output and lower distortion performance Eight inch midrange Transcoil driver with 3 76 mm neodymium magnetic motor structure for increased control and output and decr...

Page 33: ...NO Midrange Amplifier Requirement 200W from ESR3000MkII Amplifier Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 8 3 Trans Coil Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Low Frequency Section Acoustic Design Front Loaded Bass Reflex Subwoofer Amplifier Requirement 1000W from ESR3000MkII Amplifier Number of Drivers 2 Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 15 3 Inside Outside Diaph...

Page 34: ...onse Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 0 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 35 ESR215S Frequency characteristics ...

Page 35: ...orporates M10 suspension points three M10 suspension points on the top one in the handles three M10 on the bottom and one M10 suspension point on the back The speaker cabinet shall be finished with an ultra wear resistant black polymer coating and fitted with a weather resistant perforated steel grill The system shall receive power from a separate ESR3000MkII Amplifer ESR3000MkII Amplifier Control...

Page 36: ...le MH60 part number KVV 987 125 description 6 wire speaker cable AP6 connectors 6 m 20ft Mid Hi Module hook up Mid Hi speaker cable MH120 part name Cable MH120 part number KVV 987 126 description 6 wire speaker cable AP6 connectors 12 m 40ft length for Mid Hi Module hook up Mid Hi speaker cable MH180 part name Cable MH180 part number KVV 987 127 description 6 wire speaker cable AP6 connectors 18 m...

Page 37: ...me 1m round flexible speaker cable cross section 6 x 2 5 mm part number WX 004 Amphenol AP6 connector part name AP 6 11 part number KA031 description female cable mount Amphenol AP6 connector part name AP 6 12 part number KA033 description male cable mount Cable KIT part name CABLE KIT part number KVV 987 047 description 2 pcs LF15 1pc LF40 1pc MH60 consist of four high quality Amphenol AP cable a...

Page 38: ...35 Hex screws 2 pcs 6mm Lock Quick Pins 2 pcs Handscrew locks Vertical Bracket for ESR212 part name Vertical Bracket ESR212 part number KVV 987 291 description 1 pc allen key 3 pcs M10 x 35 Hex screws Horizontal Bracket for ESR215MkII part name Horizontal Bracket ESR215MkII part number KVV 987 321 description 2 handle plates with angle apertures 1 pc allen key 8 pcs M8 x 35 Hex screws 2 pcs 6mm Lo...

Page 39: ...nal Handle via 4 x M10 hex screwthreads The ESR212 and 215MkII Vertical FLYBAR Bracket is a pre fixed steel T bar with folded edges and short extension arms at each end and a small arm at the rear The long bar has prefixed apertures along the top plate to allow attachments such as clamps Eye bolts and threads to facilitate connection to hoists truss etc On each short arm there is a single aperture...

Page 40: ...ributor service centre or shipped directly to the KV2 Audio factory Because of the complexity of the design and the risk of electrical shock all repairs must be attempted only by qualified technical personnel If the unit needs to be shipped back to the factory it must be sent in its original carton If improperly packed the unit may be damaged To obtain service contact your nearest KV2 Audio Servic...

Page 41: ...ESR series Notes 42 ESR Series Notes ...

Page 42: ...KVV120120 00 06 0 KV2 Audio International Nádražní 936 399 01 Milevsko Czech Republic Tel 420 383 809 320 Email info kv2audio com www kv2audio com The Future of Sound Made Perfectly Clear ...