PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS Kinetic Active Series OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 12A Kinetic 215A Kinetic 12MA Kinetic 18BA Kinetic 15A www.wharfedalepro.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions 2. Follow all instructions 3. Keep these instructions 4. Heed all warnings 5. Do not use this apparatus near water 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Kinetic Active Series ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR 19. - This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. - Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE ABOUT THE Kinetic Active SERIES Wharfedale Kinetic Active series sound reinforcement speakers are designed for demanding sound reinforcement applications. The Kinetic Active series loudspeakers are high quality, active speaker systems designed to provide the best sound in a powerful, feature laden, easy to use package. They provide transparent and accurate sound reproduction or reinforcement. The 30.
Kinetic Active Series KEY FEATURES ♦ 2-way bi-amplified(Kinetic 12A/15A/215A) ♦ Class D LF and HF power amplifiers(Kinetic 12A/15A) ♦ Class D LF and Class AB HF power amplifiers(Kinetic 215A) ♦ LF and HF signal limiting ♦ 1.2 inch (30.5mm) phenolic diaphragm compression driver ♦ 90Ox60O High Frequency Elliptical Wave Guide (EWG) ♦ High power 2.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE SETTING UP 1. Be sure that the POWER switches on the Kinetic Active speakers are in the OFF position 2. Set the level controls to minimum(Fully anticlockwise). 3. Set the EQ HF and LF controls to 0dB position. 4. Set MIC/LINE switch to the LINE position(disengaged). 5. Connect all signal cables. 6. Plug the power cable into a properly grounded 3-wire AC power. 7. Switch on source equipment, ensuring that the master level is at minimum. 8.
Kinetic Active Series Kinetic 12MA PANEL & DESCRIPTION: 1. VOLUME for INPUT A and INPUT B: These knobs control the level of each input channel 2. 7 band EQ: Use this Seven-Band Graphic EQ to cut or boost your signal up to 12dB at designed frequency centers. This is useful for reducing low frequency rumble or feedback that often occurs on stage. 3. TRS Jack and male XLR balanced for INPUT A and INPUT B: These convenient jacks allow XLR or “1/4” balanced input connections to INPUT A and INPUT B 4.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 12A/15A/12MA/215A The Loop/Mix Switch The LOOP/MIX switch allows you to control the signal content going to the XLR OUTPUT jack. In the”LOOP” mode, this switch routes the signal of INPUT B to the line level XLR OUTPUT jack, bypassing the EQ section and volume control. When in the MIX mode, this switch routes the combined(or “mixed”)signals of both INPUT A and INPUT B to the line level XLR OUTPUT jack.
Kinetic Active Series Kinetic 215A-REAR PANEL LAYOUT
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 12A/15A/215A REAR PANEL FEATURES 1. Heat Sink: The heat sink allows for dissipation of heat built up from the amplifier via air cooling at the rear of the enclosure. (Kinetic 215A only). 2. VOLUME for INPUT A and INPUT B: These knobs control the level of each input channel 3. HI and LOW EQ (equalization) controls: These knobs control the equalization of the overall output signal providing +/- 12dB of gain for each band. 4.
Kinetic Active Series Kinetic 18BA REAR PANEL FEATURES 1. HEAT SINK Cooling fins for amplifier. Do not obstruct. 2. VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the volume. 3. INPUT A TRS Jack and male XLR balanced for INPUT A 4. INPUT B TRS Jack and male XLR balanced for INPUT B 5. OUTPUT B Balanced male XLR connector provides output HIGH PASS signal. Selects the signal type that is routed to the OUTPUT jacks, “THRU” sends the unprocessed signal to the outputs. “HIGH PASS” filters the signal at 100Hz to the outputs.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 12A/15A/215A BASIC SYSTEM The Quick Start section of this guide addresses a simple 2-speaker system with microphones only. This section will explain more advanced uses for you Kinetic Active System.
Kinetic Active Series STEREO SYSTEM WITH Kinetic MID/HIGH SYSTEM WITH Kinetic 18BA This is a system in which a pair of Kinetic 18BA are used with a pair of Kinetic12A(15A) speakers.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 12MA WITH CONNECTIONS The speaker Out is a post EQ, powered output designed for speakers with a minimum impedance of 8 ohms speaker. This output should be connected only to non-powered monitor speaker. The Kinetic 12M is perfect extension monitor to use in this application.
Kinetic Active Series REFERANCE During its life a mixer will be connected to many different devices. These devices use a variety of connectors. The following illustrations and accompanying table will help you get the most from your Mix. Carrying a selection of these cables and adapters will let you be prepared for almost any audio challenge you might face.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE XLR/F to XLR/M The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level Microphone cable signals in professional audio systems.
Kinetic Active Series SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Kinetic 12A Kinetic 12MA Kinetic 15A Kinetic 215A Kinetic 18BA System Type Active 12”2-way Bi- Active 12” Amplified Active 15” 2-way Bi- Active 2X15” 2-way Active 18” SUBWOOFER Amplified system monitor system Amplified system Bi-Amplified system Amplified system 60-20kHz 60-20kHz 50-20kHz 45-20kHz 45-200Hz Size (mm / inches) 305mm / 12” 305mm / 12” 381mm / 15” 381mm / 15” 470mm / 18” Coil Size (mm / inches) 50.8m / 2.0” 50.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Kinetic 12A Kinetic 12MA Kinetic 15A Kinetic 215A Kinetic 18BA Input B – type Balanced Balanced Balanced Balanced Balanced Input Sensitivity 0dBu 0dBu 0dBu 0dBu 0dBu Maximum Input Level 20dBu 20dBu 20dBu 20dBu 20dBu Input Connectors TRS JACK AND TRS JACK AND TRS JACK AND TRS JACK AND TRS JACK AND MALE MALE XLR MALE XLR MALE XLR MALE XLR XLR Line Output Balanced Balanced Balanced Balanced Balanced Line Output
Kinetic Active Series DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Kinetic 12A Kinetic 15A 18
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Kinetic 12MA Kinetic 215A 19
Kinetic Active Series DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Kinetic 18BA 20
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE BLOCK DIAGRAMS Kinetic 12A/15A Kinetic 215A 21
Kinetic Active Series BLOCK DIAGRAMS Kinetic 12MA Kinetic 18BA 22
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