Amate Audio X14T User manual

User’s manual
Manual de usuario
Active Touring
systems
October 2017

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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
X14T
- 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)
- 14” coaxial neodymium woofer with 3” voice coil
- 3” titanium diaphragm neodymium driver
- 80 x 80º dispersion
X15T
- 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)
- 15” neodymium woofer with 3,5” voice coil
- 2.5” titanium diaphragm neodymium driver (1.4” exit)
- 60º x 50º rotatable horn

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X18T Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer acoustic system.
- XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel link
- AC PowerCon input & link
- EtherCon RJ45 input & link
- 2500W class D amplifier
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate
- DSP Controls (parametric EQs, delay, volume, polarity and limiter)
- Amplifier self-diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V)
- 18” neodymium woofer with 4” voice coil
X21T Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer acoustic system
- XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel link
- AC PowerCon input & link
- EtherCon RJ45 input & link
- 2500W class D amplifier
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate
- DSP Controls (parametric EQs, delay, volume, polarity and limiter)
- Amplifier self-diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V)
- 21” neodymium woofer with 5.3” voice coil
X215W Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer acoustic system
- XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel link
- AC PowerCon input & link
- EtherCon RJ45 input & link
- 2500W class D amplifier
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate
- DSP Controls (parametric EQs, delay, volume, polarity and limiter)
- Amplifier self-diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V)
- 2x15” neodymium woofers with 4” voice coil
X218W3K Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer acoustic system
- XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel link
- AC PowerCon input & link
- EtherCon RJ45 input & link
- 3000W class D amplifier
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate
- DSP Controls (parametric EQs, delay, volume, polarity and limiter)
- Amplifier self-diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V)

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- 2x18” neodymium woofers with 4.5” voice coil
2. X14T FEATURES
The X14T cabinet is ideal for a multitude of applications. It includes 1000W bi-
amplification for the mid-bass range woofer, 500W for the high range compression
driver and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets FLAT,
NEARFIELD, NEARFIELD+, SPEECH, MONITOR and XOVER make it easy,
flexible and user-friendly.
In terms of its electro-acoustic qualities, the coaxial transducer gives a totally
symmetrical response free of null zones from polar lobbing effect. It comprises a 14”
woofer with a 3” voice coil and a compression driver with 3” voice coil and titanium
diaphragm.
The result is a clean, high quality sound whether for nearfield listening or at full
power in larger sites.
Thanks to its wedge shape it can be used as an onstage monitor, obtaining stable,
homogeneous response and coverage. The lower surface incorporates a pole mount
socket for a standard 35mm tripod.
2.1. Technical description
The X14T cabinet comes with DSP control, full range sound delivery thanks to its
direct radiation coaxial transducer and acoustic bass reflex cabinet. As a full range
system, its response is 46Hz-20kHz (- 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
connection. The FLAT preset gives a maximum flat response in free field conditions;
NEARFIELD has -3dB in mid range (800Hz-3kHz) for medium volume, close range
listening; NEARFIELD+ has -3dB in mid range (200Hz-3kHz) for medium volume,
close range listening; SPEECH has -6dB bass, -6dB high for voice use with a
microphone; MONITOR gives a flat response in half space (floor position);
PRESENCE has +3dB in mid range (200Hz-3kHz) for stage monitor use and to give
more presence on the voice range; XOVER has a high pass filter at 100Hz for bass
frequency back up (subwoofer).
The X14T cabinets are connected using the XLR balanced connector. Mains supply
is through PowerCon. They are built in baltic birch plywood, which has a high
resistance to vibrations and humidity with black Polyurea paint coating. The front
face is protected by a 2mm thick steel grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
Wedge shape. As onstage monitor, the front baffle is oriented at 35º from vertical.
It includes one in-built top handle for an easy and comfortable transport and two
lateral small handles for floor transport.

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Fig.1. X14T external
dimensions
2.2. Presets
The X14T includes several manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 other presets, depending on user
requirements
FLAT
Flat response
• Standard preset
NEARFIELD
-3dB mid
frequencies
(800Hz-3kHz)
• Small venues
• Medium level
• Short-medium
distance

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NEARFIELD+
-3dB mid
frequencies
(200Hz-3kHz)
• Small venues
• Medium level
• Short distance
SPEECH
-6dB Low
-6dB High
• Microphone use
• No matter level
or distance
MONITOR
Flat response
• floor use
PRESENCE
+3dB mid frequencies
(200Hz-3kHz)
• floor use to give more
presence to the voice
range
XOVER
HPF 100Hz
• use with
subwoofer
Fig.2. PRESET options
for X14T

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3. X15T FEATURES
The X15T 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 FLAT, NEARFIELD,
NEARFIELD+, SPEECH and XOVER 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. The lower surface incorporates a pole mount socket for a standard
35mm tripod.
3.1. Technical description
The X15T 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 44Hz-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
connection. The FLAT preset gives a maximum flat response in free field conditions;
NEARFIELD has -3dB in mid range (800Hz-3kHz) for medium volume, close range
listening; NEARFIELD+ has -3dB in mid range (200Hz-3kHz) for medium volume,
close range listening; SPEECH has -6dB bass, -6dB high for voice use with a
microphone; XOVER has a high pass filter at 100Hz for bass frequency back up
(subwoofer).
The X15T 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.3. X15T external
dimensions

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3.2. Presets
The X15T includes several manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 other presets, depending on user
requirements
FLAT
Flat response
• Standard preset
NEARFIELD
-3dB mid
frequencies
(800Hz-3kHz)
• Small venues
• Medium level
• Short-medium
distance
NEARFIELD+
-3dB mid
frequencies
(200Hz-3kHz)
• Small venues
• Medium level
• Short distance
SPEECH
-6dB Low
-6dB High
• Microphone use
• No matter level
or distance

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XOVER
HPF 100Hz
• use with
subwoofer
Fig.4. PRESET options for X15T
4. X18T FEATURES
The X18T cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement in general and specifically in
combination with models X14T and X15T. It includes 2500W amplification for the
woofer and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets (LPF80+3,
LPF80+6, LPF90+3, LPF90+6, LPF100+3, LPF100+6, LPF110+3, LPF110+6,
LPF120+3, LPF120+6, CARD80, CARD90, CARD100, CARD110, CARD120) make
it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
The 18” neodymium woofer used, thanks to its exclusive magnetic design, combines
excellent bass frequency response, high performance and low distortion. There is
excellent heat dissipation due to the external positioning of the magnet set. Without
any doubt one of the finest bass transducers currently available. The result is a
clean, high quality sound.
The upper surface incorporates a pole mount socket for a standard 35mm bar.
4.1. Technical description
The X18T cabinet comes with DSP control, with direct radiation transducer and
acoustic bass reflex cabinet. As a bass reinforcement system, its frequency
response is 32Hz-130Hz (-10dB).
It has 2500W continuous amplification, 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
connection. The LPF80+3 preset means low pass filter at 80Hz and +3dB boost at
50Hz; LPF80+6 means low pass filter at 80Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF90+3
means low pass filter at 90Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF90+6 means low pass
filter at 90Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF100+3 means low pass filter at 100Hz
and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF100+6 means low pass filter at 100Hz and +6dB boost
at 50Hz; LPF110+3 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz;
LPF110+6 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+3
means low pass filter at 120Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+6 means low pass
filter at 120Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz,CAR80/90/100/110/120 means cardioid polar
pattern when used in combination with two other X18T subwoofers.

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By increasing the low pass filter a greater ‘punch’ sensation can be achieved, but
clarity is lost. It is down to the user to decide on the most suitable preset.
The X18T is connected using the XLR balanced connectors. Mains supply is through
PowerCon at 230V.
It is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to vibrations and humidity
with black Polyurea paint finish. The front face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel
grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth. The X18T includes two in-built top
handles for an easy and comfortable transport.
Fig.5. X18T external dimensions
4.2. Presets
The X18T includes several manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 other presets, depending on user
requirements.
ATTENTION: When the X18T is used in conjunction with the X14T or X15T in
XOVER preset, the X18T must operate in positive polarity.
When the X18T is used in conjunction with the X14T or X15T in FLAT, NEARFIELD,
NEARFIELD+, SPEECH, MONITOR or PRESENCE presets, the X18T must operate
in negative polarity.

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LPF80+3
Low pass filter
at 80Hz
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF80+6
Low pass filter
at 80Hz
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF90+3
Low pass filter
at 90Hz
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF90+6
Low pass filter
at 90Hz
with +6dB
boost at 50Hz

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LPF100+3
Low pass filter
at 100Hz
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF100+6
Low pass filter
at 100Hz
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF110+3
Low pass filter
at 110Hz
with +3dB
boost at 50Hz
LPF110+6
Low pass filter
at 110Hz
with +6dB
boost at 50Hz

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LPF120+3
Low pass filter
at 120Hz
with +3dB
boost at 50Hz
LPF120+6
Low pass filter
at 120Hz
with +6dB
boost at 50Hz
CARD80/90/100/110/120
(Cardioid
polar pattern, with
processing,delay
and inverse
polarity)
Fig.6. X18T PRESET options
5. X215W FEATURES
The X215W cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement. It includes 2500W amplification
for the woofers and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets
(LPF90+3, LPF90+6, LPF100+3, LPF100+6, LPF110+3, LPF110+6, LPF120+3,
LPF120+6, CARDIOID) make it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
The 15” neodymium woofers used, thanks to their exclusive magnetic design,
combine excellent bass frequency response, high performance and low distortion.
These features are mainly due to the presence of demodulation rings which
drastically reduce the inter-modulation and third order distortion and considerably
improve the transitory response. There is excellent heat dissipation due to the

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external positioning of the magnet set. Without any doubt one of the finest bass
transducers currently available. The result is a clean, high quality sound.
5.1. Technical description
The X215W cabinet comes with DSP control, with acoustic bandpass cabinet. As a
bass reinforcement system, its usable bandwidth is 32Hz-130Hz (-10dB). It has
2500W continuous amplification, thermal protection, short circuit protection at the
output, maximum power limiter, and protection against overvoltage. The DSP
includes some presets which can be selected either accessing the cabinet’s rear
control panel or via the computer with Ethernet connection. The LPF90+3 preset
means low pass filter at 90Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF90+6 means low pass
filter at 90Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF100+3 means low pass filter at 100Hz
and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF100+6 means low pass filter at 100Hz and +6dB boost
at 50Hz; LPF110+3 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz;
LPF110+6 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+3
means low pass filter at 120Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+6 means low pass
filter at 120Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz and CARDIOID means cardioid polar pattern
when used in combination with two other X215W subwoofers.
The X215W is connected using the XLR balanced connectors. Mains supply is
through PowerCon. High resistance weatherproof bi-component coating. The front
face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey
cloth. It includes in-built black painted stainless steel rigging hardware and handles
for an easy and comfortable transport.
Fig.7. X215W external
dimensions
5.2. Presets
The X215W includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user
requirements.

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ATTENTION: When the X215W is used in conjunction with the X14T or X15T in
XOVER preset, the X215W must operate in positive polarity.
When the X215W is used in conjunction with the X14T or X15T in FLAT,
NEARFIELD, NEARFIELD+, SPEECH, MONITOR or PRESENCE presets, the
X215W must operate in negative polarity.
LPF90+3
90Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF90+6
90Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF100+3
100Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF100+6
100Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz

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LPF110+3
110Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF110+6
110Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF120+3
120Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF120+6
120Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
CARDIOID
(Cardioid
polar pattern, with
processing,delay
and inverse
polarity)
Fig.8. X215W PRESET options

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6. X218W3K FEATURES
The X218W3K cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement. It includes 3000W
amplification for the woofers and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer
presets (LPF90, LPF90+3, LPF100, LPF100+3, LPF110, LPF110+3, LPF80,
LPF80+3, CARD90, CARD100, CARD110) make it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
The 18” neodymium woofers used, thanks to their exclusive magnetic design,
combine excellent bass frequency response, high performance and low distortion.
These features are mainly due to the presence of demodulation rings which
drastically reduce the inter-modulation and third order distortion and considerably
improve the transitory response. There is excellent heat dissipation due to the
external positioning of the magnet set. Without any doubt one of the finest bass
transducers currently available. The result is a clean, high quality sound. The upper
surface incorporates a M10 socket for a stacking frame (FR-X210, FR-X208).
6.1. Technical description
The X218W3K cabinet comes with DSP control, with acoustic bass-reflex cabinet. As
a bass reinforcement system, its usable bandwidth is 28Hz-120Hz (-10dB). It has
3000W continuous amplification, thermal protection, anti-short circuit protection at
the output, maximum power limiter, and protection against overvoltage. The DSP
includes some presets which can be selected either accessing the cabinet’s rear
control panel or via the computer with Ethernet connection. The LPF90 preset
means low pass filter at 90Hz; LPF90+3 means low pass filter at 90Hz with +3dB
boost at 44Hz; ; LPF100 means low pass filter at 100Hz, LPF100+3 means low pass
filter at 100Hz with +3dB boost at 44Hz; LPF110 means low pass filter at 110Hz,
LPF110+3 means low pass filter at 110Hz with +3dB boost at 44Hz, LPF80 preset
means low pass filter at 80Hz; LPF80+3 means low pass filter at 80Hz with +3dB
boost at 44Hz and CARD90/100/110 means cardioid polar pattern when used in
combination
with two
other
X218W3K
subwoofers.
The
X218W3K is
connected
using the
XLR
balanced
connectors.
Mains supply
is through
PowerCon.
Fig.9. X218W3K external dimensions

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It is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to vibrations and humidity.
High resistance weatherproof bi-component Polyurea coating. The front face is
protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
6.2. Presets
The X218W3K includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user
requirements.
ATTENTION: When the X218W3K is used in conjunction with the X14T or X15T in
XOVER preset, the X218W3K must operate in positive polarity.
When the X218W3K is used in conjunction with the X14T or X15T in FLAT,
NEARFIELD, NEARFIELD+, SPEECH, MONITOR or PRESENCE presets, the
X218W3K must operate in negative polarity.
LPF90
90Hz
low pass filter
LPF90+3
90Hz
low pass filter,
+3dB boost
at 44Hz
LPF100
100Hz
low pass filter

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LPF100+3
100Hz
low pass filter,
+3dB boost
at 44Hz
LPF110
110Hz
low pass filter
LPF110+3
110Hz
low pass filter,
+3dB boost
at 44Hz
LPF80
80Hz
low pass filter
LPF80+3
80Hz
low pass filter,
+3dB boost
at 44Hz