KV2 Audio ESR215, User Manual

Page 1: ...o constantly develop 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 ESR215 ESR3000 ...

Page 2: ...by KV2 Audio 13 The unit is intended for use in a 19 rack Follow the mounting instructions When a rack on wheels is in use use caution when moving the loaded rack to avoid injury from tipping over 14 Install the product only with both front and rear supports CautIon Installation should only be done by experienced professionals 15 Unplug this amplifier during lighting storms or when unused for long...

Page 3: ...15 12 ACCESSORIES 17 Overview 3 Getting started 4 Features Front panel 5 Features Rear panel 6 Using the system Full Range 7 Using the system Subwoofers 8 Specifications 9 Block diagram 10 Drawing 11 Overview 12 Technology 13 Specifications 14 Frequency characteristics 15 Drawing 16 ...

Page 4: ...y 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 compliment and co...

Page 5: ...or the carrier s inspection Should you ever need to ship the unit only use the original factory packaging If the shipping carton is unavailable contact your supplier to obtain a replacement The ESR3000 Amplifier carton should contain ESR3000 Amplifier control unit This user guide Two PowerCon detachable power cables The ESR3000 Amplifier is 4 rack units in height and will mount in standard 19 rack...

Page 6: ...ivery CAUTION The ESR3000 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 PowerCon connector The ESR3000 amplifier operates in either 115V 230V or 250V modes Although pre configured at...

Page 7: ...he unit to 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 E...

Page 8: ...fer output setup 5 SUB LEVEL This is the level control for the External Sub output in the range 6 to 6 dB 6 MONO Switch sets SUB OUT outputs summing SUB OUT outputs channel A and B together 7 POWERCON POWER CONNECTORS The ESR3000 Amplifier uses two connectors per two channel Each connector supplies one channel They accept standard PowerCon terminated AC Mains cables 8 FANS The cooling fans operate...

Page 9: ...Using the system ESR3000 Using the system 7 Full range setup Set ESR3000 Amplifier to FULL RANGE ON mode ESR215 cabinets plays full range signal ...

Page 10: ... the system 8 External subwoofer setup Set ESR3000 Amplifier to FULL RANGE OFF mode Signal is crossed over at Hi Mid for ESR215 cabinets and SUB for external subwoofer SUB SET UP LEVEL setting depends on which subwoofer unit is used ...

Page 11: ...us Power 200W Distortion 0 02 Operating Bandwidth 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 1 0V RMS Input Impedance 20kΩ balanced Speaker Output Speaker Output 2x AP6 female Power Power Connector 2x Neutrik PowerCon Operating ...

Page 12: ...ESR3000 Block diagram Block diagram 10 ESR3000 block diagram Channel A channel B is identical ...

Page 13: ...Drawing ESR3000 Drawing 11 410 5 455 3 431 8 481 4 101 7 465 8 37 7 139 3 177 101 7 401 7 37 7 139 3 8 8 7 10 3 R3 5 DETAIL A DETAIL A 1 1 ...

Page 14: ...high dynamics and extends transducer lifespans Front loaded 15 inch mid bass driver with 3 00 76mm voice coil assembly and ferrite magnetic motor structure Professional exterior grade Baltic birch construction with wear resistant polymer coating Proprietary corner and side handle designs for simplified handling and carrying Acetal copolymer high impact low friction feet allowing other cabinets loc...

Page 15: ...range Midrange frequencies between 400Hz and 2 5kHz are reproduced by eight inch midrange speaker that provides 108 dB of sensitivity 1 watt 1 meter when coupled with the integrated horn The magnetic motor assembly features a high temperature 3 76mm diameter voice coil assembly and extensive use of neodymium Because of the limited linear movement of most midrange transducers usually 2 3mm ventilat...

Page 16: ...10 x 40 Rotatable Horn NO Sensitivity 108dB Midrange Amplifier Requirement 200W from ESR3000 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 Sensitivity 102dB Subwoofer Amplifier Requirement 1000W from ESR3000 Amplifier Number of Drivers 2 Woofer Size V...

Page 17: ...iv 4 kHz 16 kHz 6 dB div 4 kHz 16 kHz 6 dB div 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 150 120 90 60 30 30 0 60 90 120 150 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 150 120 90 60 30 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 4 kHz 8 kHz 16 kHz 4 kHz 8 kHz 16 k...

Page 18: ... 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 ESR3000 Amplifer ESR3000 Amplifier Controller module consisting of separat...

Page 19: ...5 description 6 wire speaker cable AP6 connectors 6m 20ft Mid Hi Module hook up Mid Hi speaker cable HM120 Mid Hi speaker cable HM180 part name Cable MH120 part number KVV 987 126 description 6 wire speaker cable AP6 connectors 12m 40ft length for Mid Hi Module hook up part name Cable MH180 part number KVV 987 127 description 6 wire speaker cable AP6 connectors 18m 60ft length Mid Hi Module hook u...

Page 20: ...ESR Series Accessories Accessories 18 RECOMMENDED SPEAKER CABLE LENGTHS ...

Page 21: ...Notes ESR Series Notes 19 ...

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