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Q SERIES USER MANUAL

                               Loudspeaker Specifications:

 

Q 12 a

Number of Audio Channels:

1

Amplifier Module :

GM 50

Supply Voltage :

230V / 110V +/- 15%

Average Supply Current, Full Load :

3A / 6A

Input Level Sensitivity :

0.775v / 0 dBu

 Frequency Bandwidth Nominal :

40-20,000 Hz

Sound Dispersion Pattern 

Nominal :

80H x 80V Degrees

Cabinet Weight :

15.9 Kg

Cabinet Dimensions Inches : 14.75H x 17.9W x 11.2D

Cabinet Dimensions Millimetres :

375H x 455W x 285D

THIS PRODUCT IS 

CAPABLE OF 

PRODUCING SOUND 

PRESSURE LEVELS 

WHICH MAY DAMAGE 

HEARING.

THE USER IS 

RESPONSIBLE FOR 

EXPOSURE LEVELS AND 

USE OF HEARING 

PROTECTION.

 

2. Amplifier Feature Overview: 

 

 

(1) Power Switch 

This switch controls the power supply to the amplifier. There is a short delay on power-up; 

this is to avoid the switch-on "thump" which could damage the loudspeakers.

.

(2) Gain Control

The level trim for the amplifier is set via this control.

Rotating the knob fully clockwise, results in no attenuation to the incoming audio signals.

REV.1.22

MATRIX AMPLIFICATION

Summary of Contents for Q12-passive

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Page 2: ...und notify the carrier immediately PLEASE RETAIN ALL FACTORY PACKAGING FOR ANY FUTURE POSTAL TRANSIT THIS PRODUCT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY DAMAGE HEARING THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPOSURE LEVELS AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTION CONTENTS Page Thank You 1 AMPLIFIED Cabinet Sections 1 Features and Specifications 2 3 2 Amplifier Feature Overview 4 3 Connecting to a Slave...

Page 3: ...et contains a coaxial loudspeaker a single driver incorporating a tweeter driver and paper cone driver designed specifically to work together into a single constant directivity spherical point source This offers the unique advantage of of a sound field which does not significantly change in tonal characteristic wherever the user chooses to listen to the cabinet off axis by up to 40 degrees a total...

Page 4: ...ons Millimetres 375H x 455W x 285D THIS PRODUCT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY DAMAGE HEARING THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPOSURE LEVELS AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTION 2 Amplifier Feature Overview 1 Power Switch This switch controls the power supply to the amplifier There is a short delay on power up this is to avoid the switch on thump which could damage the loudspeakers ...

Page 5: ...r block Should this need to be replaced refit with same rating and type If unsure about any servicing procedures please contact qualified service personnel at the speaker s 7 External Loudspeaker Cabinet Link In amplified mode this connector block is intended to be used to connect another identical un amplified slave cabinet as needed To prevent potential damage to equipment only use identical pas...

Page 6: ...mbination dual format Speakon connectors We would like to recommend however that Speakon connectors are used where possible for connecting loudspeaker cabinets as this decreases the chance of damaging equipment or electrocution through accidental exposure to the live end of an amplifier output lead shorting or connection to line level inputs Loudspeaker Terminal Connections For reference only cons...

Page 7: ... contains a coaxial loudspeaker a single driver incorporating a tweeter driver and paper cone driver designed specifically to work together into a single constant directivity spherical point source This offers the unique advantage of of a sound field which does not significantly change in tonal characteristic wherever the user chooses to listen to the cabinet off axis by up to 40 degrees a total s...

Page 8: ...an amplifier output lead shorting or connection to line level inputs Loudspeaker Terminal Connections For reference only consult a qualified engineer if cable wiring modifications are required Loudspeaker Specifications Q 12 Number of Audio Channels 1 Power Watts RMS Continuous 260 W Power Watts Peak Headroom 520 W Cabinet Impedance 8 Ω Frequency Bandwidth Nominal 40 20 000 Hz Sound Dispersion Pat...

Page 9: ...neer The speaker cabinet is a Mono only device under NO circumstances attach multiple amplifier channels to the same cabinets connector block otherwise poor performance and damage to equipment being used is likely to occur For stereo applications please follow the instructions on the next page using two or more speaker cabinets Also note that series and series parallel connections cannot be used w...

Page 10: ...wn on the previous page Also note that series and series parallel connections cannot be used with this cabinet due to the presence of an internal crossover splitting the signal for the coaxial driver poor performance will result Under NO circumstances connect multiple amplifier channels to the same cabinet Irreversible damage to both speaker amplifier and associated equipment is likely to occur an...

Page 11: ...end however that a solid state amplifier is used within its limits and one of the many excellent cabinet modelling effects units is used to recreate this tonal effect at any desired volume level rather than ramping it up to eleven Matrix Amplifiers Recommended Amplifiers 1 cabinet per amplifier channel 2 cabinets per amplifier channel Max total cabs per an Amp GT800FX YES YES 4 GT1000FX YES YES 4 ...

Page 12: ...defective product All expenses in remedying the defect including freight costs from ourselves to you within mainland UK will be borne by us You must bear the costs of shipping the product to our authorised service centre or factory How to Obtain Warranty Service You must notify us of your need for warranty service not later than the expiry of your warranty The Loud Speaker must be shipped in a fac...

Page 13: ...teria A EN 61000 4 11 2001 Voltage Dips Short Interruptions and Voltage Variation EN 55103 1 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 1 Emissions EN 55103 1 1997 Magnetic Field Emissions Annex A 10 cm and 20 cm EN 55103 2 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard f...

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