Adamson IS Series User manual

Adamson Systems Engineering |
Table of Contents
Read these instructions, keep them available for reference.
This manual can be downloaded from
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
A qualifi ed technician must be present during the installation and use of this product. This product
is capable of producing extremely high sound pressure levels and should be used according to the
specifi ed local sound level regulations and good judgement. Adamson Systems Engineering will
not be liable for damages caused by any possible misuse of this product.
Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such as when the
loudspeaker has been dropped; or when for undetermined reasons the loudspeaker does not
operate normally. Inspect your products regularly for any visual or functionality irregularities.
Protect the cabling from being walked on or pinched.
Read the appropriate IS-Series Rigging Manual before installing the product.
Pay attention to rigging instructions included in both Blueprint AV™ and the IS-Series Rigging
Manual.
Use only with the rigging frames/accessories specifi ed by Adamson, or sold with the loudspeaker
system.
This speaker enclosure is capable of creating a strong magnetic fi eld. Please use caution around
the enclosure with data storage devices such as hard drives.
Safety & Warnings
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In an effort to continuously improve its products, Adamson releases
updated accompanying software, presets and standards for its products.
Adamson reserves the right to change the specifications of its
products and the content of its documents with no prior notice.
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IS119 User Manual

Distribution Date: May 1st, 2021
Copyright 2021 by Adamson Systems Engineering Inc.; all rights reserved
This manual must be accessible to the person operating this product. As such, the product owner must store it in a safe
place and make it available upon request to any operator.
Resale of this product must include a copy of this manual.
This manual can be downloaded from
Declarations
EU Declaration of Conformity
Adamson Systems Engineering declares that the
products stated below are in conformance with the
relevant fundamental health and safety criteria of the
applicable EC Directive(s), in particular:
Signed at Port Perry, ON. CA - May 1st, 2021
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Brock Adamson (President & CEO)
ADAMSON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Inc.
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perry (ON), L9L 1B2, Ontario,
Canada
T: [phone], F: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.adamsonsystems.com
IS119 User Manual
Directive 2014/35/EU: Low Voltage Directive
IS119 - 994-0005, 994-0006, 994-0012,
994-5005, 994-5006, 994-5012
Directive 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive
IS10 & IS119 Support Frame - 930-0028, 930-0035,
930-5028
Extended Beam - 930-0021, 930-5021
Moving Point Extended Beam - 930-0033, 930-5033
IS10 Micro Frame - 930-0030, 930-5030
Line Array H-Clamp - 932-0037
https://www.adamsonsystems.com/en/support/downloads-directory/is-series/is119

Adamson Systems Engineering |
Table of Contents
Read these instructions, keep them available for reference.
This manual can be downloaded from
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
A qualifi ed technician must be present during the installation and use of this product. This product
is capable of producing extremely high sound pressure levels and should be used according to the
specifi ed local sound level regulations and good judgement. Adamson Systems Engineering will
not be liable for damages caused by any possible misuse of this product.
Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such as when the
loudspeaker has been dropped; or when for undetermined reasons the loudspeaker does not
operate normally. Inspect your products regularly for any visual or functionality irregularities.
Protect the cabling from being walked on or pinched.
Read the appropriate IS-Series Rigging Manual before installing the product.
Pay attention to rigging instructions included in both Blueprint AV™ and the IS-Series Rigging
Manual.
Use only with the rigging frames/accessories specifi ed by Adamson, or sold with the loudspeaker
system.
This speaker enclosure is capable of creating a strong magnetic fi eld. Please use caution around
the enclosure with data storage devices such as hard drives.
Safety & Warnings
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______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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7
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In an effort to continuously improve its products, Adamson releases
updated accompanying software, presets and standards for its products.
Adamson reserves the right to change the specifications of its
products and the content of its documents with no prior notice.
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IS119 User Manual
1. Safety & Warnings
2. Product Introduction
3. Wiring
4. Amplication
5. Presets & Dispersion
6. Weatherized
7. Technical Specications
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IS119
• The IS119 is a sub-compact subwoofer enclosure designed for extended LF capabilities. It contains one ND19-S
19” LF driver.
• The operational frequency range of the IS119 is 30 Hz to 100 Hz. The use of proprietary techologies such as
Advanced Cone Architecture give the IS119 an extremely high maximum SPL level.
• The enclosure has an unobtrusive visual design which blends seamlessly into the surrounding space, including
identical grills at the front and back so cardioiod deployments appear identical to non-cardioid. It is made of marine
grade birch plywood, and has an aluminum rigging system mounted on each corner. Without sacricing lowered
resonance to composite material, the IS119 is able to maintain a low weight of 44.5 kg / 98 lbs.
• Up to twenty IS119 can be flown when using the IS10 & IS119 Support Frame and can also be flown in the same
array as the IS10 when using an additional IS10 & IS119 Support Frame. Always consult Blueprint AV™ and the IS-
Series Line Array Rigging Manual for correct rigging positions (including ground stacking options) and installation
procedures.
• The IS119 is designed for use with Lab.gruppen’s D-Series line of installation ampliers. The nominal impedance of
the IS119 is 8 Ω.
IS119 Sub Compact Subwoofer

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IS119
The IS119 (994-0005, 994-5005) comes with 4x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4 connections, wired in parallel. The 2 rear
connections pass pin 1 +/- to the driver and the 2 front connections pass pin 2 +/- to the driver.
The IS119b (994-0006, 994-5006) comes with an external barrier strip mounted to the rear grill. Terminals 1, +/- are
passed to the driver, terminal 2, +/- are not connected.
To operate the IS119b in FB or FBF cardioid mode, swap the front and rear grills by:
1. Removing the six screws holding each grill to the side rigging pieces
2. Unclipping the grill with the barrier strip from the rear PCB, and swapping the grills
3. Re-clipping the grill with the barrier strip to the front PCB and afx with the same screws
Wiring
IS119 Rear
IS119 Front
IS119b Rear

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IS119
The IS119 is paired with Lab.gruppen D-Series ampliers.
Maximum quantities of the IS119 per amplier model are shown below.
For a master list, please refer to the Adamson Amplication Chart, found on our website.
https://adamsonsystems.com/support/downloads-directory/design-and-control/e-rack/283-amplication-chart-9/
le
D80:4L D120:4L D200:4L
2x IS119 4x IS119 8x IS119
Amplification

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IS119
The Adamson LoadLibrary (https://www.adamsonsystems.com/support/downloads-directory/design-and-control/e-
rack/245-adamson-load-library-5-0-1/le) contains presets designed for a variety of IS119 deployments.
For a master list, please refer the Adamson PLM & Lake Handbook, found on our website. https://adamsonsystems.
com/support/downloads-directory/design-and-control/e-rack/205-adamson-plm-lake-handbook/le
When flown or in the same array as an IS10, all IS119 presets contain the inherent delay needed to be properly phase-
aligned.
When flown or ground stacked separately, IS119 subs should be phase-aligned using measurement software.
Subwoofer Conguration Subwoofer CongurationApplicable Preset
Presets
IS119
All IS119 forward facing
Omni pattern
IS119 FB
Bottom IS119 forward facing,
top IS119 reversed
Cardioid pattern
IS119 FBF
Bottom and top IS119 forward
facing, middle IS119 reversed
Cardioid pattern
IS119 EF66
Two IS119 stacks, distance from
front grill to front grill of 66” (1.7m)
Cardioid pattern
100 Hz
30 Hz
0°
180°
180°
90°
90°
100 Hz
30 Hz
0°
180°
180°
90°
90°
100 Hz
30 Hz
0°
180°
180°
90°
90°
IS119 FB IS119 FBF IS119 EF66
Cardioid Dispersion

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IS119
Weatherized
IS-Series weatherized models add an additional layer of environmental and corrosion protection to Adamson’s
already durable cabinet design. Weatherized enclosures are ideal for marine and coastal venues, outdoor stadiums,
open-air performance spaces, and other permanent outdoor installations.
IS-Series weatherized cabinets feature the following additional protective features.
Corrosion resistance
Corrosion resistance extends the lifetime performance of your system in outdoor venues where water, salt and
acidity can impact durability and function.
All structural steel elements of Adamson weatherized cabinets – including rigging and rigging links – are made of
a high yield strength stainless steel alloy that offers 100% corrosion resistance.
Cabinet hardware is made of non-plated stainless steel, designed to provide exceptional rust and corrosion
resistance, particularly in high-saline environments.
Environmental sealing
Additional protection of the cabinet helps ensure that loudspeaker performance isn’t impeded by the harsh
environments in which your system is deployed.
To guard against water and particle intrusion, the same two-part polyurea coating that gives Adamson cabinets
their life-extending exterior protection is applied to the interior of the enclosure, creating a complete seal.
Weatherized models feature an exterior coating with a distinctive smooth nish that allows for easy cleaning and
removal of contaminants like dirt, grime, salt water or sand.
To protect against dust and other particles, a ne stainless steel mesh has been added to all points of entry
including behind the front grille screens.
Cabling for the IS-Series weatherized cabinets is pre-wired and protected inside a gasket-sealed jackplate, with
gland nuts in place to seal the connection points.

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IS119
Technical Specifications
**12 dB crest factor pink noise at 1m, half space, using specied processing and amplication
Frequency Range (+/- 3dB) 30 Hz - 100 Hz
Maximum Peak SPL** 138 dB
Components LF ND19 19” Neodymium Driver
Nominal Impedance LF 8 Ω
Power Handling (AES / Peak) LF 1200 / 4800 W
Rigging Integrated Rigging System
Connection 4x Speakon™ NL4 (2x Front 1+/1-, 2x Rear (2+/2-), or
Barrier Strips
Height (mm / in) 544 / 21.4
Width (mm / in) 737 / 29
Depth (mm / in) 645 / 25.4
Weight (kg / lbs) 44.5 / 98
Colour Black & White (Standard), RAL Colours (On Demand)
Processing Lake
737 mm / 29 in
645 mm / 25.4 in
544 mm / 21.4 in