L-Acoustics X15 HIQ, User Manual

Page 1: ...X15 HIQ user manual EN...

Page 2: ...manual EN version 5 0 Distribution date June 12 2018 2018 L Acoustics All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express w...

Page 3: ...LF 11 X15 HiQ stage monitor 12 X15 HiQ stage monitor with LF 13 Loudspeaker connection 14 Connectors 14 Connection to LA4X 15 Connection to LA8 17 Connection to LA12X 17 Preset description 20 Recomme...

Page 4: ...laws and regulations relating to maximum sound levels and exposure times Intended use This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications Read the RIGGING MANUAL before...

Page 5: ...d crossover functions time alignment linearization and L Drive protection of the transducers With a cabinet combining the properties of birch and beech plywood X15 HiQ weighs a mere and features ergon...

Page 6: ...2 ft SP Y1 breakout cable for two passive enclosures 2 5 mm gauge provided with a CC4FP adapter 4 point speakON to 2 2 point speakON DO 8 point PA COM loudspeaker cables 4 mm gauge DO cables come in t...

Page 7: ...nd monitoring of ampli ed controllers Refer to the Soundvision help Refer to the LA Network Manager help Loudspeaker cables 0 7 m 5 m 10 m 25 m CH 1 CH 2 1 m SP 7 SP5 SP10 SP25 SP Y1 0 7 m 10 m 25 m S...

Page 8: ...subwoofer a custom preset must be used Directivity X15 HiQ features a coaxial transducer arrangement coupled with an ellipsoid waveguide that generates an H V directivity pattern of 40 x 60 Frequency...

Page 9: ...Technical description Monitor angles X15 HiQ features risers that allow to change the monitor angle from 35 to 55 35 55 X15 HiQ user manual EN version 5 0 9...

Page 10: ...s over the nominal bandwidth of the X15 HiQ enclosure The X15 preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications The X15 HiQ enclosure is driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli e...

Page 11: ...ng with the X15 HiQ The X15 HiQ and SB18 enclosures are driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli ed controllers X15 HiQ with SB18 With SB18 the X15 HiQ system contour is reinforced by 5 dB at 100 Hz and the...

Page 12: ...Q monitors with LFC The Low Frequency Contour LFC tool implemented in LA Network Manager can compensate for coupling effects between closely operating monitors LFC allows to adjust the frequency respo...

Page 13: ..._MO SB18_100 Frequency range 10 dB 32 Hz 20 kHz Enclosure ratio 1 X15 HiQ 1 SB18 Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration Pre alignment de...

Page 14: ...ternal pinout for L Acoustics 2 way active enclosures speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF HF HF SB18 is equipped with two 4 point speakON connectors IN LINK SB18 Internal pinout for L A...

Page 15: ...closures in parallel on the output For active loudspeakers the value corresponds to the number of sections in parallel on the output Impedance load X15 HiQ 1 enclosure LF 8 HF 8 SB18 1 enclosure 8 Con...

Page 16: ...Loudspeaker connection SP and SP Y1 on speakON output OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 same as OUT1 OUT2 SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 OUT1 CH 2 OUT2 16 X15 HiQ user manual EN version 5 0...

Page 17: ...LF 4 HF 4 SB18 1 enclosure 8 2 enclosures in parallel 4 Connection to LA12X Maximum number of enclosures per LA12X enclosure max enclosures in parallel max enclosures per controller X15 HiQ 3 6 SB18 3...

Page 18: ...4 same as OUT1 OUT2 SP DO and DOFILL LA8 on CA COM output CA COM DO DOFILL LA8 SP 2W CH A OUT1 OUT2 2W CH B OUT3 OUT4 Connecting a 2 way active enclosure with subwoofers DO and DO3WFILL on CA COM outp...

Page 19: ...or subwoofers SP and SP Y1 on speakON output OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 same as OUT1 OUT2 SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 OUT1 CH 2 OUT2 SP SP DO and DOSUB LA8 on CA COM output CA COM DO DOSUB LA8 SPK1 OUT1 SPK2 OUT2 SP...

Page 20: ...4 HF IN B 0 dB 0 ms ON SB18_100 outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 2 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 3 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 4 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON SB18_100_...

Page 21: ...maximum length for loudspeaker cables depending on the cable gauge and on the impedance load connected to the ampli er recommended maximum length cable gauge 8 load 4 load 2 7 load mm 2 SWG AWG m ft m...

Page 22: ...mbly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here Each assembly refers to the corresponding D R procedure and the necessary repair kit GRILL WAVEGUIDE COAXIAL SPEAKER G03210 DIAPHRAGM...

Page 23: ...hragm X15 HiQ 6 S100033 M5 25 Torx Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Gradually tighten...

Page 24: ...aker X15 HiQ or G03176 KR diaphragm X15 HiQ 4 2 1 2 100546 100547 100214 100286 M6 17 hex M5 50 hex waveguide gasket Lexan screwcover Prerequisite Grill disassembled See Grill p 23 Disassembly Procedu...

Page 25: ...Maintenance 3 Remove the four remaining screws 5 mm 4 Carefully remove the waveguide 5 Remove the waveguide gasket X15 HiQ user manual EN version 5 0 25...

Page 26: ...ety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Place the gasket inside the throat of the speaker 2 Position the waveguide The center holes are aligned with the co...

Page 27: ...the cabinet with the provided 100546 screws x4 5 N m 5 mm 4 Secure the waveguide to the speaker with the provided 100547 screws x2 5 N m 4 mm 5 Stick the Lexan screw covers with the cyanoacrylate glue...

Page 28: ...ble in G03176 KR diaphragm X15 HiQ Prerequisite Grill disassembled See Grill p 23 Waveguide removed See Waveguide p 24 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provid...

Page 29: ...See Grill p 23 Waveguide removed See Waveguide p 24 Coaxial speaker removed See Coaxial loudspeaker p 28 The speaker is placed on a at surface in a dust free environment Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove...

Page 30: ...ch screw manually with the 3 mm hex wrench Follow a cross scheme 1 2 3 4 b Tighten the screws in the same order with the electric screwdriver Use the 3 mm hex bit Set the torque to 3 5 Nm What to do n...

Page 31: ...nclosures to the ampli ed controller 3 Load a preset from or built from the embedded library corresponding to the connected loudspeaker family 4 On the ampli ed controller use the encoder wheel to sel...

Page 32: ...found in NOK results or a percentage of variation from the expected range found in NOK and UNDEF results the number of operational transducers out of the total Low variations from the expected range a...

Page 33: ...4 Perform the reassembly procedure Pay close attention to the number of shims and the position of the diaphragm Apply the recommended torque 5 Repeat the listening test If a buzzing sound is still aud...

Page 34: ...ass re ex L Vents ellipsoidal waveguide Nominal impedance LF 8 HF 8 Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 2 handles 1 DIN580 compatible M8 threaded insert 4 M10 t...

Page 35: ...Speci cations X15 HiQ dimensions 430 mm 16 9 in 375 mm 14 8 in 580 mm 22 8 in 471 mm 18 5 in 500 mm 19 7 in 341 mm 13 4 in 403 mm 15 9 in X15 HiQ user manual EN version 5 0 35...

Page 36: ...N LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 2 handles integrated into the cabinet captive rigging system 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 52 kg 115 lb Cabinet rst grade Baltic birch plywood Front stee...

Page 37: ...Speci cations SB18 dimensions 750 mm 29 5 in 707 mm 27 8 in 553 mm 21 8 in X15 HiQ user manual EN version 5 0 37...

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