Amate Audio NITID N12A6 User manual

User’s manual
July 2022

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Safety Instructions
1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device.
2. Keep and follow these instructions
3. Heed all warnings
4. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if
replaced can affect safety.
5. The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous
uninsulated voltages.
6. Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heaters or other
heat-emitting elements.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus
10. 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
11. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of
disuse.
12. WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
device to rain or moisture
13. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the device.
14. For hanging and installation, use manufacturer recommended accessories only.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General
Amate Audio would like to thank you for your confidence in our NÍTID Series. We
suggest you to carefully read the following instructions in order to obtain the best
results in performance.
1.2. Features and presentation
N12A6
Self-powered acoustic system
XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel output
AC PowerCon input and link
500 W Class-D amplifier for low-mid range
100 W Class-D amplifier for high range
24-bit AD/DA converters, 48 kHz sampling rate
Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping
DSP Controls (delay, volume, PEQ, presets and limiter)
1 x 12" woofer with 2.5” voice coil
1.4" PETP diaphragm magnet compression driver
50º to 100º (H) x 55º (V) asymmetrical dispersion horn
1.3. N12A6 presets
The N12A6 includes several manufacturer presets for different types of applications.
PRESET 1: Flat
Single enclosure without
subwoofer, full range, flat
response. For pole mount
or hanged applications.
PRESET 2: Speech
Single enclosure without
subwoofer, full range, flat
response. For speakers
using microphone.
-3dB low
-3dB high

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PRESET 3: Monitor
Single enclosure without
subwoofer full range, flat
response. For stage
monitor applications.
PRESET 4: HPF90
For using with subwoofer.
HPF at 90 Hz.
Fig. 1. Presets for N12A6
2. CONNECTIONS
2.1. Connection Panel
The power and audio connections are located on the unique panel, shown in 2. The
different parts of the panel are explained in detail in the following sections of the
manual.
Control:
A) LCD: Displays information about the system status. The main screen shows the
following information.
Current preset
Input Level
Output Level LF Channel
Output Level HF Channel
Amplifier temperature
ECO mode enabled/disabled
Keypad locked/unlocked
B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as Preset
selection, audio settings and user preferences. There are three keys available:
FLAT
HPF90
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MENU key: OK key: Circular key:
To enter the menu the keypad must be unlocked by pressing simultaneously the
MENU and OK keys.
The central circle of the circular key will light up in blue when this key is active.
C) PROTECTION LED: This led lights up when the amplifier is in a protection
situation (such as temperature excess, overcurrent, or other situations that can
compromise the amplifier’s integrity). It will also light up when the amplifier is in
standby mode. This happens for a couple of seconds at start-up.
The Protection led will light off when the amplifier recovers from the abnormal
situation. Shall the Protection led keep up lighted on even after a system restart,
please contact an authorized service.
D) LIMITER ON LED: The limiter led lights up to indicate that the amplifier is
delivering the maximum power set by the limiter circuit. The limiter prevents the
loudspeaker from receiving excessive or distorted signal. Continuous lightning of this
led indicates that the signal is being massively compressed. In this case, the input
level should be reduced in order to get a proper dynamic headroom.
Model Specifications:
E) MODEL DATA: The basic data of the model is found here:
- Model reference
- Amplifier program power (Watts)
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level Continuous delivered by the system (dB SPL)
F) AUTHENTICATION QR CODE: This QR code is a smart label that ensures that
the product is an original Amate Audio product. To verify the authenticity, please
follow the instructions in the following link:
http://www.amateaudio.com/en/product-authentication/
Connections:
G) AC MAINS INPUT: Mains supply connection via PowerCon. Use the blue
connector for AC input.
Always use mains power cable supplied by manufacturer.
Never connect the NÍTID cabinets to an unearthed mains supply or by
using an unearthed mains cable.
H) AC LINK: Grey connector to feed other units in parallel. Linking up to 20 units is
possible, provided that a quality cable of a minimum section of 3 x 2.5 mm2is used.
Connecting more than 20 units in parallel may lead to a voltage drop in the cable that
will reduce the equipment performance.

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Fig. 2. N12A6 control and connection panel
I) BALANCED INPUT/LINK:
XLR-3 Female balanced signal connector for signal input and XLR-3 Male connector
for parallel connection of various cabinets with the same input signal.
Please always use balanced microphone cable with the following pin
assignment: 1 Shield / 2 (+) Live / 3 (-) Return
A
B
I
C
D
E
F
G
H

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2.2. Configurations
2.2.1. 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 use the cable with the blue PowerCon.
You can use the mains connection in parallel by using a cable with grey PowerCon
at one end and the blue PowerCon at the other end.
Fig. 3. Parallel connection for N12A6 cabinets (signal and mains)
Do not connect NÍTID series units using PowerCon without earth.
Do not connect more than 20 units using the AC output link connector.
2.2.2. Parallel connection with other equipment
You can connect other NÍTID loudspeakers or subwoofers in parallel with N12A6
cabinets. Please, follow the same parameters as explained in Fig. 3.
3. MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT
For a proper installation of the acoustic cabinet systems, it is strongly recommended
to carefully read the following advices.
3.1. Placement When possible, cabinets should be
located in a high position, slightly
inclined to the audience. If the
loudspeakers are located too low, the
listeners at the end of the room will not
hear a good sound quality.
Fig. 4. Flying placement

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3.2. N12A6 with subwoofer
The N12A6 is equipped with a 35 mm socket for mounting the
speaker on a subwoofer. Be careful not to use this system on
non-flat surfaces as it may become unstable.
Fig. 5. N12A6 with subwoofer
3.3. Asymmetrical and rotatable horns
The N12A6 incorporates an asymmetrical dispersion horn which will optimise
coverage.
To rotate the horn, unscrew the frontal grille, and then, unscrew the four fixing
screws of the horn. Rotate it 180 degrees taking care of the wires. Screw the horn
again and finally place the frontal grille in its right position.
Good coverage of audiences often is a conflicting combination of:
wide coverage for the closest audience (short throw)
narrow coverage for distant areas (long throw)
The asymmetrical dispersion horn coverage varies from "short throw" to "long throw"
along the vertical axis (keeping a constant vertical directivity). In conclusion,
directivity feature of (50º to 100º(H), 55º(V)) can be seen as if the horn itself had
"two" horizontal directivities, which depend on the distance. For short distances the
horn should be used with its "wide" dispersion (100º). For long distances the horn
should be used with its "narrow" dispersion (50º). We suggest you to pay attention
to the following examples.
3.3.1. Vertical-Positioned Cabinets (Flown and aiming to the audience)
We need wide coverage (100º) for the closest listeners and narrow coverage for the
distant audience.

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50º
100º
Nearfield
100º
50º
LONG THROW
SHORT THROW
50º
100º
Nearfield
100º
SHORT THROW
50º
LONG THROW
Fig. 6. Vertical position
3.3.2. Horizontal-Positioned Cabinets (Flown and aiming to the audience)
We need wide coverage (100º) for the closest listeners and narrow coverage for the
distant audience.
Fig. 7. Horizontal position
The horns have the "Nearfield" mark
printed on the 100º horizontal
coverage side.
3.3.3. Stage monitor use
Case 1
We need wider coverage (100º) when musicians are closer to the cabinet than when
they move away from it (50º).
Fig. 8. “Near Field” logo

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50º
100º
Nearfield
100º
SHORT THROW
50º
LONG THROW
100º
SHORT THROW
50º
LONG THROW
50º
100º
Nearfield
Case 2
We need wider coverage (100º) when performers move away from the cabinet (long
stages) than when they are close to it (50º).
Fig. 10. Stage monitor use (case 2)
3.4. Rotatable logo
Grille’s logo can be rotated.
3.5. Stage monitor use
The wedge shape of N12A6 allows
for use as onstage monitor without
the need of incorporating any other
accessory. Remember to use the
MONITOR preset in this case.
Fig. 11. Use as on-stage monitor
Fig. 9. Stage monitor use (case 1)