Amate Audio NITID Series User manual

User’s manual
September 2018

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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 NITID Series. We
suggest you to carefully read the following instructions in order to obtain the best
results in performance.
1.2. Features and presentation
N26P
- Passive acoustic system
- NL4MPR Speakon input & parallel output
- 400 W program power
- Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 95 dB
- 2 x 6" neodymium magnet woofers with 1.5” voice coil and fibre cone
- 1" titanium diaphragm neodymium magnet tweeter
- 8Ω and 16Ω available
N12P
- Passive acoustic system
- NL4MPR Speakon input & parallel output
- 1000 W program power
- Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 98 dB
- 1 x 12" woofer with 3” voice coil
- 1.75" PETP diaphragm neodymium magnet driver
- 50º to 100º (H) x 55º (V) asymmetrical dispersion horn
N15P
- Passive acoustic system
- NL4MPR Speakon input & parallel output
- 1200 W program power
- Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 100 dB
- 1 x 15" neodymium magnet woofer with 3” voice coil
- 2.5" titanium diaphragm neodymium magnet driver
- 60º (H) x 50º (V) dispersion horn
2. CONNECTIONS
2.1. Connection description
A) SPEAKON: All models use two NL4MPR Speakon terminals and are duly
prepared for a perfect connection in a parallel system. Terminal Pins +1/-1 must be
always used, disregarding the +2/-2 which are not internally connected. Respect
always the polarity +/-.

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Fig. 1. NITID (passive) connectors
It is strongly recommended to use a two-conductor high quality wire, non-
shielded and two-coloured. We recommend using a minimum section of 4
mm2for each conductor. Avoid long wire distances as they induce to
important power and quality losses.
2.2. Configurations
2.2.1. Full-range stereo configuration
Connect each output of the amplifier
LEFT/RIGHT to each cabinet using two
independent wires.
Fig. 2. Full-range stereo configuration
2.2.2. Full-Range parallel stereo configuration
Connect the amplifier's output to the Speakon’s input of the first cabinet, always
respecting the polarity positive +1, negative -1. Then, make a bridge from the first
cabinet to the second one.
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Fig. 3. Full-range parallel stereo
configuration
2.2.3. Passive configuration with
subwoofer
There will be times when you will be
interested in reinforcing your NITID Systems
with subwoofer units, in passive mode. In
this case only one amplifier will be used for
the whole system.
Connect one of the outputs of the amplifier
to the subwoofer through a wire. Then,
make a bridge from the link Speakon
connector of the subwoofer to its respective
mid-high top unit, always respecting the
correct polarity between both systems. Do
the same with the other channel.
It is also correct, if the installation requires
so, to make the connection in the opposite
way, that is, from the amplifier to the top
cabinet and then to the subwoofer.
Fig. 4. Passive configuration with subwoofer

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2.2.4. Bi-Amplified configuration with
Subwoofer
A wire with the maximum available section
(4mm2minimum) should link the low
frequencies output channel of the amplifier
to one of the subwoofers. Two subwoofers
can be also connected by bridge one to
another, as long as the polarity is strictly
respected.
Connect the other output of the amplifier
to the Full-Range cabinets.
It is also possible to use only one amplifier
for the low reinforcement, connecting each
one of the subwoofers to the two outputs
of the amplifier and consequently,
connecting the Full Range cabinets to a
second amplifier.
Fig. 5. Bi-amplified with subwoofer
configuration (option 1)
Fig. 6. Bi-amplified with subwoofer configuration (option 2)

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In order to allow a bridge connection between cabinets, each one of them
has been provided with two Speakon connectors that allow the Input /
Output function indistinctly. Terminal Pins +1/-1 must be always used,
disregarding the +2/-2 which are not internally connected.
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. 7. Flying placement
3.2. Use with subwoofer or tripod
All models are equipped with a 35 mm socket for
mounting the speaker on a subwoofer or tripod.
Be careful not to use this system on non-flat
surfaces as it may become unstable.

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Fig. 8. Use with subwoofer and tripod
3.3. Asymmetrical and rotatable horns
The N12P 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. “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. 13. Stage monitor use (case 2)
3.4. Rotatable logo
All grille’s logo can be rotated.
3.5. Stage monitor use
The wedge shape of N12P and N15P units
allows for use as onstage monitor without
the need of incorporating any other
accessory.
Fig. 14. Use as on-stage monitor
Fig. 12. Stage monitor use (case 1)

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3.6. Flying
Only experienced people should fly speaker cabinets. Extreme care should be taken
to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures where the cabinets will be
placed. Hanging hardware (as chains, eyebolts, lock pins...) should be regularly
inspected and replaced if in doubt.
DO NOT SUSPEND THE CABINETS FROM THE HANDLES
3.6.1 Horizontal flying with U-BL wall-mount bracket
All models may be wall-mounted by the UB-L wall-mount bracket accessory. Refer to
“U-BL instructions manual” for more information
Fig. 15. U-BL bracket
3.6.2 Vertical and horizontal flying with ACR-M8 eyebolts
All models provide several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the flying in
horizontal or vertical position.
N26P
Horizontal flying
3&7 or 4&8 or 1&9 or 2&10 (front rigging points)
5&6 (back tilt points)
Vertical Flying
1&2 or 3&4 (front rigging points)
5 or 6 (back tilt points)
N12P & N15P
Horizontal flying
3&6 or 4&7 or 1&8 or 2&9 (front rigging points)
5 (back tilt point)
Vertical Flying
1&2 or 3&4 (front rigging points)
5 (back tilt point)

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Fig. 16. N26P rigging points
Fig. 17. N12P rigging points

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Fig. 18. N15P rigging points
3.6.3 Vertical flying with HR bar
For N26P, use HR-C or HR-C/GT flying bar
for vertical flying. Refer to “HR-C instructions
manual” and “HR-C/GT instructions manual”
for more information.
Fig. 18. HR-C and HR-C/GT flying bar for N26P

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For N12P, use HR-S or HR-S/GT flying bar
for vertical flying. Refer to “HR-S
instructions manual” and “HR-S/GT
instructions manual” for more information.
Fig. 19. HR-S and HR-S/GT flying bar for
N12P
For N15P, use HR-L or HR-L/GT
flying bar for vertical flying. Refer to
“HR-L instructions manual” and “HR-
L/GT instructions manual” for more
information.
Fig. 20. HR-L and HR-L/GT
flying bar for N15P
3.7. NITID GRILLE
To remove the front grille, first remove the screws on both the left and right side.
Insert two bent paper clips into the holes in the grille and carefully pull it off.
Fig. 21. Grille screws

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4. TECHNICAL FEATURES
N26P
N12P
N15P
Impedance
Nominal
8 Ω or 16 Ω
8 Ω
8 Ω
Power
R.m.s
200 W
500 W
600 W
Program
400 W
1000 W
1200 W
Connectors
1 x Speakon NL4MPR input
1 x Speakon NL4MPR link
Audio Performance
Frequency response
(-10 dB usable bandwith)
62 Hz – 20k Hz
52 Hz – 19k Hz
50 Hz – 18k Hz
SPL (1W / 1m)
95 dB
98 dB
100 dB
Nominal directivity (-6dB)
90º x 70º
50º to 100º (H)
x 55º (V)
60º x 50º
Components
LF
2 x 6” neodymium
woofers
(1.5” voice coil) with
carbon fibre cone
1 x 12” woofer
(3” voice coil)
1 x 15”
neodymium
woofer
(3” voice coil)
HF
1 x 1” titanium
diaphragm
neodymium
tweeter
1 x 1.75” PETP
diaphragm
neodymium
magnet driver
1 x 2.5” titanium
diaphragm
neodymium
magnet driver
Cabinet
Type
Bass-reflex
Height
534 mm
623 mm
733 mm
Width
250 mm
360 mm
435 mm
Depth
258 mm
390 mm
473 mm
Weight (net)
8,9 Kg
19,7 Kg
26,5 Kg
Material
Multilayer birch plywood
Finish
Hi-resistance black
matt Polyurea
coating 1.5 mm steel
front grille with black
acoustic mesh
Hi-resistance black
matt Polyurea coating.
2 mm steel front grille
with black acoustic mesh
Note: Specifications subjected to change without prior notice.

The NITID loudspeaker systems have been designed,
engineered and manufactured in Barcelona – SPAIN
by
Amate Audio S.L.
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