Amate Audio X12CLA User manual

User’s manual
Manual de usuario
X12CLA
July 2016

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ENGLISH
Safety Instructions
1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device.
2. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if
replaced can affect safety.
3. The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous
uninsulated voltages.
4. This device must not be exposed to rain or humidity. It must not be used for
example near swimming pools, fountains or any other place where it might be
affected by liquids.
5. Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
6. Do not situate the equipment where its ventilation system might be interfered with.
7. Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heaters or other
heat-emitting elements.
8. The equipment must be repaired by qualified technical service personnel when:
A. The mains supply cable is damaged, or
B. Any object or liquid has damaged the device; or
C. The equipment does not function normally or correctly; or
D. The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or
E. The chassis is damaged
9. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of
disuse.
10. Never hang the equipment by its handle.
11. Only use manufacturer recommended accessories.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General product information
Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems.
The Xcellence series combines the convenience of a self-powered system and the
flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control. More than 42
years’ experience in amplifier and acoustic cabinet design using the highest
technology and components come together to give you a product ideal for a
multitude of applications, from sound back-up systems for theatres, clubs or TV
channels to even churches, corporative events or concert halls. We suggest you
read the following information with attention, assured that it will be of maximum use
in helping you to achieve the best results and optimum performance.
1.2. Features and presentation
X12CLA
- Self-powered two-way acoustic system
- XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel link
- AC PowerCon input & link
- EtherCon RJ45 input & link
- 1000W class D amplifier for mid-bass range
- 500W class D amplifier for high range
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate
- DSP Controls (parametric EQs, delay, volume, polarity and limiters)
- Amplifier self-diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V)
- 12” neodymium woofer with 3.5” voice coil
- 2.5” titanium diaphragm neodymium driver
- 100 x 15º dispersion waveguide
2. X12CLA FEATURES
The X12CLA cabinet is ideal for a multitude of applications. It includes 1000W bi-
amplification for the mid range woofer, 500W for the high range compression driver
and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets make it easy, flexible
and user-friendly. The result is a clean, high quality sound whether for nearfield
listening or at full power in larger sites.
2.1. Technical description
The X12CLA cabinet comes with DSP control, full range sound delivery thanks to its
direct radiation transducer and acoustic bass reflex cabinet. As a full range system,
its response is 58Hz-19kHz (-10dB).
It has 1500W continuous amplification (1000W + 500W), thermal protection, output
short circuit protection, maximum power limiters for each channel, and protection
against overvoltage. The DSP includes several presets which can be selected either
accessing the cabinet’s rear control panel or via the computer with Ethernet

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connection. Use “1BOX_FR” preset for single enclosure configuration in vertical
array or horizontal cluster, in full range mode; use “1BOX_80” preset for single
enclosure configuration in vertical array or horizontal cluster, with a HPF 80Hz and in
combination with any Xcellence subwoofer (recommended X18T); use “1BOX_90”
preset for single enclosure configuration in vertical array or horizontal cluster, with a
HPF 90Hz and in combination with any Xcellence subwoofer (recommended X18T);
use “2&3BO_FR” preset for double or triple enclosure configuration in vertical array
or horizontal cluster, in full range mode; use “4BOX_FR” preset for a four-enclosure
configuration in vertical array or horizontal cluster, in full range mode; use
“2TO4BO_80” preset for a two or three or four-enclosure configuration in vertical
array or horizontal cluster, with a HPF 80Hz and in combination with any Xcellence
subwoofer (recommended X218W3K); use “2TO4BO_90” preset for two or three or
four-enclosure configuration in vertical array or horizontal cluster, with a HPF 90Hz
and in combination with any Xcellence subwoofer (recommended X218W3K).
The X12CLA cabinet is connected using the XLR balanced connector. Mains supply
is through PowerCon. It is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to
vibrations and humidity with black Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected
by a 1.5 mm thick steel grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth. It includes two
in-built lateral handles for an easy and comfortable transport.
Fig.1. X12CLA external dimensions

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2.2. Presets
The X12CLA includes several manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 other presets, depending on user
requirements
PRESET 1: 1BOX_FR
Single enclosure, full range, array or
cluster configuration
Fig.2. Preset [1BOX_FR] configuration
PRESET 2: 2&3BO_FR
Two or three enclosures, full range,
array or cluster configuration
Fig.3. Preset [2&3BO_FR] configuration
PRESET 3: 4BOX_FR
Four
enclosures, full
range, array or
cluster
configuration
Fig.4. Preset [4BOX_FR] configuration

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PRESET 4: 1BOX_80
Single enclosure, HPF80Hz, array or cluster configuration
with subwoofer
PRESET 5: 1BOX_90
Single enclosure, HPF90Hz, array or cluster configuration
with subwoofer
Fig.5. Preset [1BOX_80] or [1BOX_90] configuration
PRESET 6: 2TO4BO_80
Two, three or four enclosures, HPF80Hz, array or cluster
configuration with subwoofer
PRESET 7: 2TO4BO_90
Two, three or four enclosures, HPF90Hz, array or cluster
configuration with subwoofer

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Fig.6. Preset [2TO4BOX_80] or [2TO4BOX_90] configuration
3. CONTROL AND CONNECTION PANEL
The X12CLA control panel contains the following elements:
Fig.7. X12CLA control and connection panel
A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status
B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as IP
address setting, Preset selection, etc.
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C) STATUS LEDS: Report a special event happening in the system
Protect: (Red) A fault condition is being reported by the amplifier. If this LED is
constantly lit even after resetting the device, please contact the technical
service.
Standby: (Orange) This led is lit when the equipment is set in Low Power
Consumption mode. This mode can only be set through the PC connection.
Mute: (Orange) The system is muted (amplifiers are disabled). The system
can be muted from the PC remote control or from the keypad.
IMPORTANT: When the amplifier is in MUTE, the PROTECT LED will be also lit to
show that the amplifier is disabled. Also when the system is waking up from the
STANDBY mode, the PROTECT led will be lit for a few seconds. Under these
circumstances the PROTECT LED is reporting that the amplifier is disabled, but not a
fault condition.
D) SIGNAL INPUT LEDS: Monitor the signal arriving at the module input.
Input: Signal is present at the input. Nominal input level is +8dBu (2Vrms).
>8 Overload: The input signal exceeds +14dBu (4Vrms), so it will be
compressed. Avoid the continuous lighting of this led in order to preserve the
dynamic range of the audio signal.
E) OUTPUT LEDS: Show the amplifier output level, both for Low and High channels.
-24dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -24dB of its maximum
power
-12dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -12dB of its maximum
power
Clip: The amplifier is delivering its maximum output power
The connection panel has the following parts:
F) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 /
EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of
several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick
Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
G) BALANCED INPUT/LINK:
XLR-3 Female balanced signal connector for signal input.
XLR-3 Male connector for parallel connection of various cabinets with the same input
signal.
IMPORTANT: Please always use balanced microphone cable with the following pin
assignment:
1= Shield (Ground) 2= Live (+) 3= Return (-)
H) AC INPUT/OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: These leds show the status of the
AC mains supply.

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ON: (Blue) When lit, the equipment is ON and the AC input level is within the
permitted range (up to 250 VAC).
>250V OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: (Red) When activated, the AC
voltage is permanently out of the permitted range of the equipment, so it will
remain under protection until this condition is solved. Revise your connections
and mains power installation and consider that other equipment connected to
this line may have been damaged.
I) AC MAINS INPUT/LINK: Mains supply connection via PowerCon.
Blue connector for AC in.
Grey connector to feed other units in parallel. Linking up to 4 units is possible,
provided that a quality cable of a minimum section of 3x2.5mm2is used.
Connecting more than 4 units in parallel may lead to a voltage drop in the cable
that will reduce the equipment performance.
Always use mains power cable supplied by manufacturer.
Never connect the Xcellence cabinets to an unearthed mains supply or by
using an unearthed mains cable.
4. CONNECTING
4.1. Parallel connection
Connect the signal (mixing desk output) to INPUT on the first unit. Use the LINK
output to transfer the INPUT signal to the second unit and thus sequentially for
further units. All of the units in this chain must be switched on.
For the mains connection in parallel use the cable with grey Neutrik PowerCon
NAC3FCB at one end and the blue Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA at the other end.
Do not connect more than four X12CLA units using the AC Mains link
connector. Do not connect Xcellence series units in parallel using
PowerCon-PowerCon without earth.
Fig.8. Parallel connection for the Xcellence series (signal)

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Fig.9. Parallel connection for the Xcellence series (mains)
4.2. Parallel connection with subwoofer
You can connect the X12CLA in parallel with any of the subwoofers from Xcellence
series. Please, follow the same parameters as explained in figures 8 and 9. Never
connect more than 4 units using the AC Stacking socket.
5. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
The active Xcellence series models incorporate an exclusive protection by Amate
Audio against mains voltage overload and other related problems (lose of neutral,
connection between phases, etc). In the mains input an electronic circuit compares
the input voltage with a reference value. When the input exceeds 250 Volts, the
circuit reacts by blocking the input tension until it returns to its correct limits (230V +/-
10%). When the overvoltage LED lights up red, the unit stops running, until the
correct voltage is re-established.
Generally the cause of such an anomaly tends to be a neutral voltage drop or
incorrect connection of the equipment to 400V supply. Whenever the overvoltage
LED lights up, check the tension of the electrical phases: other devices in the sound
system are also at risk of electrical fault and severe damage.
6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Flying an X12CLA system is easy, fast and secure. To perform any operations
related to flying the system, read the present document, and act on the warnings and
advice given.
Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the system and local safety
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It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown and the flying
accessories (such as chains, eyebolts, lock pins...) comply with state and local
regulations. They should be regularly inspected and replaced if in doubt.
When flying enclosures from ceiling support structures, extreme care should be
taken to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures. Do not fly systems
from unsafe structures.
All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user's
responsibility. Use at your own risk.
Remember that no risks should be taken with regards to public safety.
6.1. Description
Each X12CLA cabinet includes two rigging bars (one on each side of the enclosure).
These structures are manufactured from stainless-steel; they are affixed to some
internal plates with special crop resistant screws. There is a guide (inside the rigging
bars) which is used to join the cabinets. Angle between cabinet is always 15º. To
safely lock the rigging bars, the lock pins supplied must be used.
Fig.10. In-built flying hardware (lateral view)
To fly X12CLA units use the TA-X12CL stainless-steel frame. It includes a central
bar to reinforce the whole structure. The bar includes several holes that provide a
pickup point for the steel chain slings or the hoists. The pickup point chosen will
determine the tilt angle of the whole array system. The TA-X12CL also includes two
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Fig.11. TA-X12CL flying frame
The numbers on the central bar are those corresponding to Ease Focus calculations.
Fig.12. Pin points on TA-X12CL
6.2. X12CLA Vertical Flying
Place the array frame (TA-X12CL) on top of the first X12CLA unit and set the lateral
arms on both sides of the speaker to be received by the array lateral rigging bars.
Fig.13. Vertical flying (step 1)

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Once the frame lateral arms are received by the array lateral rigging bars, use a pair
of the provided ball lock pins to attach the frame arms to the array bars.
Fig.14. Vertical flying (step 2)
Any time two or more X12CLA are arrayed together, they must be mechanically
secured to each other using the in-built rigging bars and supplied ball lock pins.
Firstly, release the ball lock pin of the first cabinet and let the inner guide go down
(1). Then, block the guide by putting the ball lock pin on hole “A” (2).
Fig.15. Vertical flying (step 3)

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Place the second X12CLA unit down the first unit, release the pin from hole “A” and
put it on hole “B”.
Fig.16. Vertical flying (step 4)
7. MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
7.1. ACRM8
The X12CLA provides several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the flying
in horizontal or vertical position
Horizontal flying
1&2 or 3&4 (front rigging points)
5&6 or 7&8 (back tilt points)

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Fig.17. X12CLA horizontal flying points

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Fig.18. X12CLA vertical flying points (waveguide on top side)
Fig.19. X12CLA vertical flying points (waveguide on bottom side)
Vertical Flying
1&2 or 5&6 or 3&4 or 7&8 (front rigging points)
9&10 or 13&14 or 11&12 or 15&16 (back tilt points)

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7.2. FA-X12CL/18
The FA-X12CL/18 is an optional accessory for flying X18T with X12CLA (see “FA-
X12CL/18 user’s manual” for more information)
Fig.20. FA-X12CL/18 rigging system
7.3. PA-X12CL
The PA-X12CL is an optional accessory to set the X12CLA on pole mounting
configuration, on a tripod or on a subwoofer (see “PA-X12CL user’s manual” for
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Fig.21. PA-X12CL pole-mount system
8. CLUSTER MOUNTING
8.1. On subwoofer or on any flat surface
You can place several units of
X12CLA in cluster configuration on a
subwoofer or on any flat surface. To
do so, please use the four special
rubber feet provided on any X12CLA
purchase.
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Firstly, remove the four bottom M8 screws.
Fig.23. Bottom screws
Place the special rubber feet on each M8 hole and fix them with the new four M8
screws provided in the kit
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Place the X12CLA cabinet on a subwoofer or on any flat surface.
Fig.25. X12CLA cluster on subwoofer
When two or more units are cluster mounted, do not forget to attach one cabinet to
the other. Use the ball lock pins.
Fig.26. Two units of X12CLA attached