L-Acoustics KUDO, User Manual

Page 1: ...WST Mode WST Mode WST Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure KUDO KUDO KUDO KUDO Enceinte Enceinte Enceinte Enceinte Multi Multi Multi Multi Mode WST Mode WST Mode WST Mode WST VERSION 2 VERSION 2 VERSION 2 VERSION 2 0 0 0 0 www l acoustics com USER MANUAL EN ...

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Page 3: ... symbol notifies the user about information to prevent possible product damage The IMPORTANT symbol is a notification of an important recommendation of use 1 2 Important safety instructions 1 Read this manual 2 Heed all safety warnings 3 Follow all instructions 4 The user should never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L ACOUSTICS 5 Sound Levels Sound systems are capable of produ...

Page 4: ...ust immediately be put aside and withdrawn from use to be inspected by qualified service personnel 9 Mounting instructions Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall and be seriously damaged and may cause serious human injury Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions given in this manual and should use a mounting ...

Page 5: ...nce 91462 Marcoussis Cedex France State that the following product Loudspeaker enclosure KUDO Is in conformity with the provisions of Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Applied rules and standards EN ISO 12100 1 2004 Mechanical Safety EN60065 Electrical Safety Established at Marcoussis France November 25th 2009 Christophe Pignon ...

Page 6: ...ping the KUDO 11 6 1 2 K LOUVER coverage pattern adjustment 11 6 1 3 Stacking or flying the KUDO 12 6 2 Connecting speakers 13 7 OPERATION 15 7 1 KUDO system configuration 15 7 2 FULL RANGE mode 15 7 2 1 Description 15 7 2 2 Connecting the KUDO to the LA8 15 7 2 3 KUDO _25 and KUDO _40 presets 16 7 3 HIGH PASS mode 17 7 3 1 Description 17 7 3 2 Connecting the KUDO to the LA8 17 7 3 3 KUDO _60 pres...

Page 7: ...notice Please check the L ACOUSTICS web site at www l acoustics com on a regular basis for latest updates Should the product requires repair or if information about the warranty is needed please contact an approved L ACOUSTICS distributor The address of the nearest distributor is available on the L ACOUSTICS web site 3 2 Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check the product for any no...

Page 8: ...DO 7 DO10 and DO25 loudspeaker cables with respective lengths of 0 7 m 2 ft 10 m 30 ft and 25 m 80 ft These cables allow connection of the KUDO enclosure to the LA8 amplified controller Each cable is an 8 conductor cable with 4 mm2 conductor cross section 13 SWG 11 AWG and features 8 point PA COM connectors Note The PA COM and CA COM standards are fully compatible The KUDO system is exclusively dr...

Page 9: ...KUDO_UM_ML_2 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 7 7 7 7 en EN Figure 1 KUDO system components part 1 KUDO KBUMP KLIFT KJACKx2 KPLA 2 KCOV SB118 SB28 ...

Page 10: ...st wst wst wst e e e enclosure nclosure nclosure nclosure use use use user r r r manual manual manual manual VERSION 2 0 KUDO_UM_ML_2 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 8 8 8 8 en Figure 2 KUDO system components part 2 DO25 DO10 DO 7 SOUNDVISION LA NETWORK MANAGER LA RAK ...

Page 11: ...C waveguides using the K LOUVER Modular Directivity Technology Four coverage pattern settings can be mechanically adjusted 50 symmetric 110 symmetric 25 x 55 asymmetric and 55 x 25 asymmetric The KUDO fully integrated rigging allows KUDO enclosures to combine the functions of a variable curvature vertical line source array like V DOSC and a constant curvature horizontal line source array like ARCS...

Page 12: ...re nclosure nclosure use use use user r r r manual manual manual manual VERSION 2 0 KUDO_UM_ML_2 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 10 10 10 10 en Figure 4 Three KUDO vertical line source array configurations 55 55 symmetric coverage pattern 25 25 symmetric coverage pattern 55 25 asymmetric coverage pattern ...

Page 13: ...owing easy transportation and protection of the enclosure It is recommended to use the L ACOUSTICS KCOV protective cover in conjunction with the KPLA 2 6 1 2 K LOUVER coverage pattern adjustment KUDO incorporates K LOUVER modular directivity technology that allows the enclosure to be configured with 4 different directivity settings 50 or 110 symmetric patterns or 80 left or right asymmetric patter...

Page 14: ...lly integrated four point rigging Figure 3 features one rotating arm per side allowing to assemble multiple enclosures with inter enclosure angles from 0 to 10 in 1 increments This allows various setups in flown or stacked configurations such as Flying a vertical array of up to 21 KUDO enclosures using the L ACOUSTICS KBUMP rigging structure see Figure 1 Flying a horizontal array of up to 7 KUDO e...

Page 15: ...he L ACOUSTICS DO10 or DO25 cable The female socket allows connection with another KUDO enclosure in parallel using the L ACOUSTICS DO 7 cable see Figure 2 and Figure 7 A maximum of three KUDO enclosures can be connected per LA8 The L ACOUSTICS wiring convention is as follows PA COM connector labels Connection to transducers A B Left mounted LF transducer C D Right mounted LF transducer E F MF sec...

Page 16: ...table provides information regarding the recommended cable length versus conductor cross section Three cases are possible depending on the impedance load connected to the LA8 8 Ω for a single KUDO enclosure 4 Ω for two KUDO enclosures in parallel and 2 7 Ω for three KUDO enclosures in parallel Table 1 Maximum cable length versus conductor cross section for Damping Factor 20 Cross section Length fo...

Page 17: ...hase shift occurs between enclosures such blend of settings is now possible without breaking the wavefront generated by the DOSC waveguides Note The latest version of the preset library can be supplied by an L ACOUSTICS authorized representative and is also downloadable on the L ACOUSTICS web site at www l acoustics com 7 2 FULL RANGE mode 7 2 1 Description The FULL RANGE mode features a 25 Hz or ...

Page 18: ... respectively 50 80 or 110 Always ensure that the K LOUVER panels are set in accordance with the selected preset Activate the LOAD PRESET menu from the LA8 amplified controller front panel and then select the desired preset Refer to the LA8 user manual for additional instructions The presets are also accessible using the LA NETWORK MANAGER software refer to the LA NETWORK MANAGER user manual The a...

Page 19: ...re a maximum low end frequency extension 7 3 2 Connecting the KUDO to the LA8 The first KUDO enclosure is connected to the CA COM connector of an LA8 amplified controller A maximum of two additional cabinets can be grouped in parallel with the first one Therefore a single LA8 amplified controller can drive up to 3 KUDO enclosures see Figure 9 Driving 3 KUDO enclosures with a single LA8 amplified c...

Page 20: ... desired preset Refer to the LA8 user manual for additional instructions The presets are also accessible using the LA NETWORK MANAGER software refer to the LA NETWORK MANAGER user manual The accessible parameters in HIGH PASS mode are shown in the following chart Table 3 Accessible parameters in HIGH PASS mode Accessible O and blocked X parameters LA8 Inputs Outputs Elements to connect Preset Assi...

Page 21: ...dBV the sound should remain pure and free of any unwanted noise If not check the mechanical assemblies and if necessary contact an L ACOUSTICS authorized representative to repair or replace the damaged components see also section 8 3 0 2 volts is a maximum value that can generate very high sound levels at given frequencies Use ear protection to set the sound level before testing Whenever a transdu...

Page 22: ... the Airnet fabric to slide along the inside of the cabinetry and screw in the 4 hex screws on both sides of the enclosure 3 N m 27 inch lbf Note The logo should be oriented downwards when the hatch is located on the right side of the enclosure 8 3 2 MF service If damaged an MF 5 loudspeaker should be removed and repaired or replaced as described below MF loudspeaker removing procedure 1 Remove th...

Page 23: ...te surplus d Install the assembly on the waveguide plate with foam side towards the waveguide and screw in both nuts with split washers to the threaded studs 5 N m 45 in lbf To only install a diaphragm a Ensure that the voice coil gap on the driver is free from any particles If necessary clean out the gap by using 2 sided tape b Install the diaphragm in the gap and screw in the 6 Phillips screws 5...

Page 24: ...elements and line source curvature between 0 and 10 inter element angles at 1 resolution Horizontal array Horizontal 10 x number of enclosures Vertical 50 or 110 symmetric 25 55 or 55 25 asymmetric Transducers LF 2 x 12 weather resistant direct radiating transducers mounted in a bass reflex tuned enclosure MF 4 x 5 weather resistant high efficiency V shape mounted transducers HF 2 x 1 75 diaphragm...

Page 25: ...king2 L ACOUSTICS KBUMP rigging structure and KJACK rigging accessories available separately Certified for up to 6 KUDO Inter element angles 0 10 in 1 steps External Structure Material 15 18 and 30 mm Baltic birch plywood Finish Grey Brown RAL 8019 or Pure White RAL 9010 Front Polyester coated steel grill acoustically transparent Airnet fabric Rigging Polyester coated high grade steel Handles Inte...

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