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Table of Contents 1 Overview — 1 1.1 Introduction — 1 1.2 About This Manual — 1 1.3 Summary of ULT-Series Loudspeaker Features — 2 1.4 What is in the Box — 3 2 Getting Started — 4 2.1 Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) — 4 2.2 Level Setting Procedure (ULT18) — 7 3 Hookup — 11 3.1 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls — 11 3.2 Onboard Performance Monitoring — 13 3.3 Power — 13 3.4 Hookup diagrams — 14 4 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration — 15 4.
1 1.1 Overview Introduction 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction ULT-series Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® ULT-series Active Loudspeaker. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed ULT-series Loudspeakers utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance throughout the life of your PA system. The ULT-series loudspeakers are active PA speaker systems that provide the widest horizontal dispersion in their class, thanks to the custom Pivot X110 horn.
1 1.3 Overview Summary of ULT-Series Loudspeaker Features 1.3 Summary of ULT-Series Loudspeaker Features 1.3.1 Full-range Models (ULT12 and ULT15) 1.3.2 2 ULT-series Owner’s Manual • 12” / 15” Woofer with 2.5” Voice Coil • 1.
ULT-series Owner’s Manual 1 1.4 Overview What is in the Box 1.
2 2.1 Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) 2 Getting Started ULT-series Owner’s Manual Before you begin, here are a few general rules of thumb: • Always make sure your loudspeakers are powered off when making connections. • Do not allow your inputs to clip. Watch the Clip LED on the back of your loudspeaker. When this LED illuminates, it indicates that the analogto-digital converters are in danger of being overdriven.
2 2.1 Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) LINE ULT-series Owner’s Manual 3. If you’re using the ULT full-range loudspeaker as a mixer, connect a microphone to the Mic input with a standard XLR cable. 4. Connect your line-level source (such as a PreSonus StudioLive digital mixer) to the Line input. The Line input is a combo connection that accepts a balanced ¼” TRS or XLR cable.
2 2.1 ULT-series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) 6. Power on your ULT-series loudspeaker. 7. While speaking into the microphone, use the Mic level knob to adjust the microphone level. Be sure that you are not standing directly in front of the loudspeaker while doing this, as doing so could result in feedback.
2 2.2 Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (ULT18) 2.2 Level Setting Procedure (ULT18) ULT-series Owner’s Manual 1. With the power switch in the Off position, connect the locking IEC plug to the IEC socket connection on the back of each loudspeaker and plug it into a grounded AC outlet or surge protector. 2. Turn the level knobs on your full-range loudspeakers fully counterclockwise to the lowest position. 3. Turn the Output level knob on your ULT18 counterclockwise to the lowest position. 4.
2 2.2 ULT-series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (ULT18) 5. Connect Outputs 1 and 2 of your ULT18 to the line inputs of the left and right full-range loudspeakers respectively.
2 2.2 Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (ULT18) 9. LINE ULT-series Owner’s Manual Turn the line level knob on your full-range loudspeakers to the 12 o’clock position. DIRECT OUT LINE LEVEL MIC/LINE MIX OUT LINE MIC -15 +65 MIC / LINE HPF DJ MON FOH SIGNAL CLIP TEMP LINE LEVEL 10. Turn the Output level knob on your ULT18 to the 12 o’clock position.
2 2.2 Getting Started Level Setting Procedure (ULT18) 2.2.1 Setting the Low Pass Filter INPUT 1 The ULT18 subwoofer is equipped with a variable low-pass filter allowing you to dial in the best crossover point for your system. OUTPUT 1 60 Hz 80 Hz 100 Hz LOW PASS FILTER 1. Set the low-pass filter fully clockwise. This will create an overlap between your ULT18 and your full-range system’s frequency response 2. Play program music with a lot of bass in it through your full system. 3.
3 3.1 Hookup Rear-Panel Connections and Controls 3 Hookup 3.1 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls 3.1.1 Full-Range Models: ULT12 and ULT15 MIC/LINE LINE MIC -15 +65 MIC / LINE ULT-series Owner’s Manual Mic / Line Input and Level control. Your ULT-series full-range loudspeaker is equipped with a PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifier for use with most microphone types. The XMAX solid-state preamplifier has a Class A input buffer, followed by a dual-servo gain stage.
3 3.1.2 ULT-series Owner’s Manual Hookup ULT18 Subwoofer DJ MON Preset Controls. Your ULT full-range speaker is equipped with three presets: FOH •• FOH. This preset is optimized for live music performance. This mode is suitable for use with PreSonus StudioLive consoles and most other mixing consoles. •• Mon. Floor monitor mode sets dynamics and equalization for optimum results when the loudspeaker is used as a floor monitor. •• DJ.
3 3.2 Hookup Onboard Performance Monitoring ULT-series Owner’s Manual Natural. This changes the bass response of your ULT18 to provide less low-end extension and more punch. Natural 0 Polarity. The Polarity button reverses the polarity of the summed input signal. The LED will illuminate to indicate that the polarity is reversed.
ULT-series Owner’s Manual 3 3.4 Hookup Hookup diagrams 3.4 Hookup diagrams 3.4.1 Basic Hookup Diagram Basic Hookup Diagram ULT12 Loudspeakers 18011 GRAND BAY COURT BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 USA microphone DIRECT OUT LINE MIX OUT MIC/LINE LINE DIRECT OUT LINE LEVEL LINE LEVEL MIC/LINE LINE MIC -15 +65 -15 +65 MIC / LINE MIC / LINE LED off HPF DJ MON MIX OUT LINE MIC FOH SIGNAL CLIP LED off TEMP HPF DJ MON FOH SIGNAL CLIP TEMP Typical Band Setup Diagram 3.4.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration ULT-series Owner’s Manual ULT-series full-range loudspeakers are designed to reproduce an input signal with extreme fidelity, maintaining near-flat frequency and phase response at all levels up to the threshold of clipping. However, the performance of any loudspeaker will be influenced by the surrounding acoustics.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4.1.1 Vertical Coverage ULT-series Owner’s Manual It is important to keep in mind that vertical coverage is just as important as horizontal coverage. If you are using a ground stack approach with pole mount, make sure your coverage matches the listening plane. Suspension of speakers will provide even further control. Each ULT-series full-range loudspeaker features dual-position pole mounts.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4.1.2 Wall and Corner Loading ULT-series Owner’s Manual Very low frequencies are not directional, so they radiate out of the sides and back of the loudspeaker, as well as out of the front. If you place a loudspeaker against a wall, the rear sound propagates back into the room. This can increase output of bass frequencies as much as 6 dB, and as much as 12 dB if you put the loudspeaker in a corner.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms ULT-series Owner’s Manual Testing your speaker placement and doing some critical-listening tests will help determine the best final location for your loudspeaker system. If your speakers are sitting on the floor, you can expect a certain amount of halfspace loading. If you are using your speakers as floor wedges, you might want to experiment with using the High Pass Filter to reduce low energy.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4.2.3 LCR Systems ULT-series Owner’s Manual An LCR system is a stereo system with a center speaker added. This configuration allows panning and adds depth to the acoustic image. This type of system will provide more control than a basic stereo system and is ideal in situations where music and speech intelligibility are equally important. 4.2.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4.2.5 Ground Stacking ULT-series Owner’s Manual ULT-series full-range loudspeakers have nonskid rubber feet on the bottom for upright front-of-house use and nonskid rubber feet on one side for stage-monitor applications. If your application is primarily portable, PreSonus Loudspeakers can be easily ground stacked and configured for a variety of venues.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4.3 Rigging and Safety ULT-series Owner’s Manual This section has been created as a reference for safe rigging and mounting practices. It is not an installation tutorial. PreSonus ULT-series loudspeakers are professional products and not intended for consumer use. Installation of ULT-series Loudspeakers should only be undertaken by a qualified systems integrator or a professional rigger.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms 4.3.2 Suspending the Loudspeaker ULT-series Owner’s Manual A minimum of three suspension points must be used per speaker to safely suspend the ULT-series full-range loudspeakers. Two wires fixed symmetrically to the front of the cabinet to hold the weight and one wire attached to the back for tilt will satisfy this requirement.
4 4.1 Loudspeaker Placement and System Configuration Recognizing Problem Rooms ULT-series Owner’s Manual The ULT18 requires a minimum of four suspension points to be used. Again, select the strongest overhead structure available. The ULT18 can be flown using the four M10 point on the top or the side. SUPPORTED: Four Rigging Points PreSonus offers an M10 Kit that includes four (4) forged-shoulder steel M10 eyebolts. This kit is to be used with the ULT12, ULT15, and ULT18 M10 suspension points.
5 5.1 Technical Information Specifications 5 Technical Information 5.1 Specifications 5.1.1 ULT12 ULT-series Owner’s Manual Type Active 2-way LF Driver 12” (2.5” Voice Coil) HF Driver 1” Exit (1.75” Voice Coil) Amplifier Type Class D Total System Power 1300W Peak (650W RMS) LF Driver Power 1000W Peak (500W RMS) HF Driver Power 300W Peak (150W RMS) Frequency Range 55 Hz – 18 kHz (+/- 3 dB) Crossover Frequency 1.
5 5.2 Technical Information Optional Accessories 5.1.
6 6.1 Troubleshooting and Warranty Support and Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting and Warranty 6.1 Support and Troubleshooting ULT-series Owner’s Manual Please check the PreSonus Web site (www.presonus.com) regularly for software information and updates, firmware updates, and support documentation, including frequently asked questions. Online technical support is available at www.presonus. com/support/Contact-Technical-Support. Technical support is available via email at techsupport@presonus.com.
6 6.2 ULT-series Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting and Warranty Warranty Loudspeaker has hum or buzz. Nearly all hum and buzz problems are related to cable grounding. With the loudspeaker at low volume, remove input and output cables, one at a time, until the noise disappears. Try replacing the suspect cable. If you are using two-conductor cables with unbalanced ¼” connectors, try replacing with balanced cables using TRS or XLR connectors.
6 6.2 ULT-series Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting and Warranty Warranty Exclusions and Limitations: This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, failure to follow instructions in the applicable owner’s manual or improper operation, rental, product modification, alteration, or neglect. 2.
6 6.2 Troubleshooting and Warranty Warranty ULT-series Owner’s Manual How to Get Warranty Service (USA): 1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: http://www.presonus.com/registration and complete the registration process. 2. Contact our Technical Support Department at (225) 216-7887 or log a support ticket at: http://support.presonus.com.
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