AUDAC XENO 8 Guide

XENO 8
User & Installation
Manual
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Introduction
8” Full range loudspeaker cabinet
The XENO series is a loudspeaker range specifically designed for fixed audio installations
in modern environments, offering two different sizes of contemporary and elegant
designed products. What makes them so unique is their full-range audio design, allowing
them to be used without additional an bass cabinet.
The XENO 8 is the 8” version, equipped with a 1” dome tweeter and a 8” Mid / Low
frequency driver, ensuring a high-fidelity sound. This wooden cabinet is fitted with a
slim and elegant front grill.
This makes the loudspeaker suitable for environments where the music is the key
element, but without making any compromises on its design.
This ranges from modern and trendy clubs to pubs and dance bars where that little extra
punch and depth in the music is appreciated. The sleek and elegant design guarantees
the loudspeaker to blend in with any environment.
It delivers a powerful full-range sound with an RMS rating of 120 Watt, and a maximum
of 240 Watt. The advanced integrated protection circuit avoids the tweeter from suffering
damage in case of overload. The included mounting bracket makes it possible to mount
the loudspeaker in both horizontal and vertical position, making it suitable for every
application.
The connections can be made on the rear side of the loudspeaker with a Euro Terminal
Block connector.
All Xeno series speakers are available in Black (/B) or White (/W).

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Precautions
READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
• ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NEVER
THROW THEM AWAY
• ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE
• CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH
• HEED ALL WARNINGS AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING LIQUID. AND NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID ON
TOP OF THIS DEVICE
• DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS
OR OTHER APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT
• DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF DUST,
HEAT, MOISTURE OR VIBRATION
• THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE IT OUTDOORS
• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
• ONLY INSTALL THE SPEAKER IN LOCATIONS THAT CAN STRUCTURALLY
SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER. IGNORING THIS CAN BRING THE
SPEAKER DOWN.
• DO NOT USE ANY OTHER METHOD THAN SPECIFIED TO MOUNT THE
SPEAKER. IF EXTREME FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE SPEAKER, IT COULD FALL
DOWN
• ATTACH A SAFETY WIRE TO THE SPEAKER WHEN IT IS MOUNTED HIGH UP.
ONLY USE INDUSTRY-ACCEPTED RIGGING TOOLS AND METHODS
• CAREFULLY CHECK THE UNIT’S CONDITION AFTER UNPACKING.
IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE CARTON BOX OR THE UNIT ITSELF,
INFORM YOUR VENDOR IMMEDIATELY.

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CAUTION
• USE CABLES OF THE RIGHT GAUGE TO CONNECT THE LOUDSPEAKER
• USE CABLES WITH CLEAR COLOUR CODING INDICATING THE POLARITY AND
MAINTAIN THE SAME POLARITY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SYSTEM.
• ONLY USE THE CORRECT AMPLIFIER OUTPUT VOLTAGE AND IMPEDANCE.
EXCEEDING THESE LIMITS COULD CAUSE FIRE OR OTHER FAILURES.
AVOID EXPLOSIONS: DO NOT USE THE SPEAKER AROUND GASOLINE,
THINNER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES
• AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCKS: SWITCH OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CONNECTING
THE LOUDSPEAKER
• DO NOT USE THE LOUDSPEAKER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AT
DISTORTED SOUND. THIS COULD CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
CAUTION - SERVICING
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing
(unless you are qualified to do so.)
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product conforms to all the essential requirements and
further relevant specifications described in following directives:
2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD)
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
The WEEE marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with regular houshold waste at the end of its product
life. This regulation is created to protect both the environment
and human health.
This product is developed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
Please dispose this product to your local collection point or
recycling centre for electrical and electronic waste. This will
make to sure that it will be recycled on an environmentally friendly
manner, and will help to protect the environment in which we all
live.

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Installing the XENO
Revolving mounting bracket
Every XENO speaker is standard delivered with a two-way revolving bracket, making it
possible to install the speaker at each location and focusing it into the desired direction.
By using this bracket you can install the loudspeaker both in a horizontal and vertical way.
The vertical installation method provides an additional advantage when the installation
height on the wall or ceiling is limited by focussing the loudspeaker more directly downwards.
The two-way revolving bracket is made out of extra strong zinc-alloy material which
ensures a solid and secure mounting of the loudspeaker. One horizontal and one vertical
revolving point ensure easy focusing of the loudspeaker into any direction.
To realise an optimal installation, distribution of the forces on the revolving points and
freedom in focusing of the loudspeaker, it is recommended to install the swivel points of the
loudspeaker in a way that the revolving point on the wall plate is positioned in a horizontal
direction and the revolving point on the speaker plate is positioned in a vertical direction.
The speaker plate has to be be fixed to the loudspeaker cabinet by inserting the 4
supplied mounting screws into the pre-drilled and threaded holes at the back of the
speaker cabinet.
The wall plate has to be fixed to the wall by four screws. The fasteners that are
used, depend on the mounting surface (brick, concrete, wood, ...). The holes should
be provided in a quadrangular shape with a mutual distance of 45 mm, as shown in
following drawing:

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AUDAC
XENO 8
Impedance : 8 Ohm
Power Handling : 120 W att
Serial no
In + In - Out + Out -
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Rotatable logo
Depending on the mounting direction of the loudspeaker (either horzontally or vertically),
the logo on the front grill of the loudspeaker that is held in place by a spring loaded
mechanism can be rotated into the direction the speaker is mounted.
By placing a flat object between the logo and the recessed surface in the grill and the
logo, the logo will move forward because of the spring loaded mechanism and can be
rotated into the right position.
Connecting
For connecting the XENO loudspeaker, the wires coming
from the amplifier have to be connected to the 4-pin
Terminal Block connector at the back of the unit. The
wires coming from the amplifier have to be connected to
the ‘In +’ and ‘In -’ terminals. The other two terminals
‘Out +’ and ‘Out -’ can be used for linking the signal
coming from the amplifier to other loudspeakers,
resulting in a parallel network of multiple loudspeakers.
Mind the polarity markings when wiring the loudspeaker cables.

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Additional Information
Technical specifications
RMS Power 120 Watt
Max. Power 240 Watt
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Sensitivity 1W / 1m 89 dB
Sound pressure Max W / 1m 110 dB
Frequency response -3 dB 60 Hz - 18 kHz
Frequency range -10 dB 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Cross-over frequency 2.5 kHz
Cross-over network Passive Built-in
Drivers 1” HF Dome tweeter
8” MF / LF woofer
Connectors 4-Pin Euro-Terminal Block (5.08 mm)
Mounting bracket 2-Way revolving Zinc-Alloy
Construction Medium density wood
with structured coating
Front finish Perforated steel grill
Colour XENO8/W White (RAL9003)
XENO8/B Black (RAL9004)
Dimensions 250 x 380 x 262 mm
Weight (Incl Bracket) 6.70 Kg
Packaging Carton box
Shipping weight & Volume 7.6 Kg - 0.050 Cbm
Accessories included 4-Pin Euro-Terminal Block (5.08 mm)
2-Way revolving mounting bracket