AUDIO FOCUS S series User manual

AUDIOFOCUS
S series
USER’S MANUAL V1.0
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1 SUMMURY
2 SECURITY STATEMENT
2.1 NORMS
2.2 HANDLING
2.3 SOUND LEVEL
3 SYSTEM COMPONENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 S serie subwoofer
3.3 LOW END
3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER
4 SETUP
4.1 VOLUME
4.2 PRESET SELECTION S15/S18
4.3 DELAY S15/S18
4.4 S21 LED DISPLAY
4.5 S21 Preset
4.6 EASE PREDICTION
4.7 WIRING
4.8 ETHERNET PORT
4.9 MAINTENANCE
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6 CONTACT AND LINK
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2 SECURITY STATEMENT
2.1 NORMS
LDC,EMC,RoHS and CE guidelines
Audiofocus s.a.
rue du Polissou 17
B-5590 Achêne
Belgium
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
declare that the S series and S series hardware are conform to the CE registration.
Tests standard:
IEC60065:2001+A1 and EN60065:2002+A1:2006
EN55013:2001+A1/2003+A2:2006
EN55020:2002=A1:2003+A2:2005
EN61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005
EN61000-3-2:2295+A1:2001+A2:2005
Ing. Xavier Marchal
Audiofocus R&D Director
Maximum load have been tested and approved by Vinçotte, s.a.-CERTEST Products
2.2 HANDLING
Keep the device away from moisture!!
AF is not responsible for third party material use, for example foot lift.
2.3 SOUND LEVEL
S series subwoofer can deliver high sound pressure level that could damage ear
permanently. The system has to be used with care for the user and public exposed to
sound.
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3 SYSTEM COMPONENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the AUDIOFOCUS S series
subwoofer.
This user manual contains essential information for
rigging and deploying S series subwoofer elements to
their full capability. Carefully read this document in order
to become familiar with the system.
We’re sure you will find the S series subwoofer to be
highly versatile units in your professional sound
reinforcement inventory.
3.2 S serie subwoofer
S series are a subwoofer speakers suitable for a
wide range of sound reinforcement applications from
small to large scale concerts or theaters where
sound quality is crucial.
The S series subwoofer is active from
25Hz(S21),35 Hz (S18) 45Hz(S15) to 110Hz.
S series subwoofer come as an active self-
powered unit
The amplified version is driven with the
recommend AUDIOFOCUS amplifiers with
custom presets especially developed for
AUDIOFOCUS S series subwoofer.
S series can be fine tuned via AF Manager
software. See AF Manager manual for more
informations.
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3.3 LOW END
B18
The S series subwoofer can be coupled with B18 in two way as the B18 can reinforce SUB
or be a bass companion.
3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER
The S serieS subwoofer back amp cover protect the system from direct rain an direct
sunlight. Ambient temperature and amplifier temperature are related but not the same!
(amplifier start limiting at 75°c).
Transport cover for S series subwoofer are recommended to ensure a long life to the
system.
Wheel board are recommended to ensure a long life to the system.
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Back wheels option is available on request.
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4 SETUP
4.1 S15/S18 DISPLAY
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Encoder
Fonction
description
Status
LED
Signal
LED
Preset
description

4.2 VOLUME
Turning the rotative encoder give direct access to volume change.
The signal led blink while changes are being made.
The four LEVEL/PRESET led display the level adjustment:
4.3 PRESET SELECTION S15/S18
Presets are subjects to improvement. Please check on our web site for last version.
S15 and S18 DSP provide 8 preset:
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Preset1-SUB Cabinet will go up to 90Hz
Preset 2-110 Cabinet will go up to 110Hz
Preset 3-SUB CARDIO Cabinet is use in cardioid configuration (see graphic below)
with preset1
Preset4-SUB ENDIFRE Cabinet is use in end-fire configuration (see graphic below)
with preset1
Preset 5-110 CARDIO Cabinet is use in cardioid configuration (see graphic below)
with preset2
PRESET6-110 END-FIRE Cabinet is use in end-fire configuration (see graphic below)
with preset2
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Preset 1 or 2
Preset 1 or 2
Preset 3 or 5

PRESET7-BASS Cabinet response start at 60Hz
All preset are plug and play with VENU series and FRX series (pole mounted)
PRESET8-FRX POL
Phase and time match the FRX DSP
(pole mounted)
4.4 DELAY S15/S18
Pushing the rotative encoder 5seconds
give access to delay selection. Each step is
5meters delay increase. For longer or
accurate tuning, use the
AFNetworkManager software.
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4.5 S21 LED DISPLAY
Limit ON: Output signal is @-3dBspl of the peak
Signal ON: Input signal detected.
Error ON: light up if an error is detected
IN1: analog input
THRU: // signal in to OUT
IN2: AES input
PRIM AND SEC D NET: controller input AESOP I/O and link for AFnetwork management
and Dante IO if Dante option chosen
Knob: one turn and push all function knob
LED: display menu and information
The one knob push and turn is an easy way to navigated thru menu and select
parameters.
Pushing it will give access to MAIN MENU, which display different sub menu. Turn knobs
and push a second time to enter the displayed sub menu parameters.
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VOLUME
Trig the input volume of the amplifier, from -120db to +12db. Turning the knob before
entering main menu without pushing is a shortcut to this feature. Recalling a preset (as
explain in load preset) will reset the volume to 0db.
DELAY
Trig the input delay of the amplifiers (delay stack or balcony as application example) at first
the delay change as ms. Pushing the knobs will give the triming to 10ms and then
samples. turning the knobs change the parameters."
After 3 secondes, the main screen come back.
LOAD PRESET
Recall the preset needed regard the application (go to 4.5 preset selection for information
on choosing the right preset)"
turn the knobs till the right name is display, than push the knobs to recall the preset. The
firmware go back to main screen automatically.
SET IP
Change the IP address of the amplifier. This is related to the AF network manager software
(our dedicate software-remote control of the amplifier with computer). Turning the knobs
change the sector number and pushing the knobs selected the next sector.
SOURCE
Selection of the input source of the amplifier. analog (input 1)AES (input2) AESOP.
AESOP
AESOP allow to redirect the AES signal thru RJ45 connector. The first module, receiving
signal thru another port than RJ45, should be MASTER and the other should be in SLAVE
mode.
TEMP
Display the temperature of the each amp module. This sub menu don’t exit automatically
so the temperature can stay on display led screen all the time.
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INFO
Display the model, library name Serial mode and mac address.
XLR2
Select the input mode of IN2. It could be AES (by default) but also analog.
DIAG
To be implemented.
4.5 S21 Preset
S21 DSP provide 12 preset:
PRESET1-INFRA Speaker will go up to 80Hz (crossARES12)
PRESET2-INFRA END FIRE Speaker is used in end fire configuration (see graphic
below) with preset 1
PRESET3-INFRA CARDIO Speaker is use in cardioid configuration (see graphic
below) with preset1
PRESET4-110 Speaker will go up to 110Hz
PRESET5-110 END FIRE Speaker is use in end-fire configuration (see graphic
below) with preset4
PRESET6-110 CARDIO Speaker is use in cardioid configuration (see graphic
below) with preset4
PRESET7-ARES8 POL Speaker is used with ARES8 pole-mounted on it
PRESET8-FRX POL Speaker is used with FRX pole-mounted on it
PRESET9-BASS Speaker response go from 45Hz to 110Hz
PRESET10-BASS CARDIO Speaker is use in cardioid configuration (see graphic
below) with preset9
PRESET11-218mkII Speaker response and phase match the AUDIOFOCUS
218mkII
PRESET12-218mkII CARDIO Speaker is use in cardioid configuration (see graphic
below) with preset12
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END-FIRE CONFIG
Space between front
of the rear speaker
and back of the front
speaker is 124cm
CARDIO CONFIG
Use the deported connector (option) on front grill for an optimal cabling configuration
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Preset 2
or 5
Preset 1
or 4
Preset 1,
4 or 11
Preset 3, 6
or 12
REAR VIEW
FRONT
124cm front to back
BACK

4.6 EASE PREDICTION
Please refer to Easefocus quick start guide
4.7 WIRING
Audiofocus power and signal cables with the appropriate section, length and connectors
for passive and active speaker are recommended
Connect power and signal cables as describe on the technical drawing. Make sure the
preset, volume are right. Check the signal output before application and lifting.
S21 and S18 have an front grill option for cardioid mode connection which prevent from
having cables going from the back to the front.
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analog In/Out -AES
Ethernet controller
In/Out -AES
Dante (option)
Powercon In/Out

4.8 ETHERNET PORT
AF network manager software allow you to change parameters of amplifiers (preset, input
delay, input EQ, volume, phase).!
AF network manager software run on a windows environment. It connect to amplifier
module thru the RJ45 port with CAT6 cable. Secondary port allow to connect following
module from one to the other. !
AF network manager work on a fixed IP architecture. Please refer to network quick start
manual for more information. !
RJ45 port can handle both AF network manager, AESOP and Dante (option) at the same
time.!
4.9 MAINTENANCE
Remove the cover if any liquid hit it, let it dry. If you need to clean it, use no agressive
product for synthetic material.
You want to have regular check of the general aspect of the cabinet. Wood paint part can
be clean with maintenance furniture product, metal part with a microfiber.
Audiofocus preset upgrade is available on every speaker thru AF Manager software, with a
RJ45 connection. See AUDIOFOCUS website for the last upgrade.
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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
S15
Type
Vented T-ligned - Passive/Active
Nominal
Impedance
Passive: 8Ω
Power handling
RMS / Peak
Passive: 700W RMS / 1400W Peak
Active: 1000W RMS / 2400W Peak
Frequency range
@-3dBspl
Passive: 50 Hz - 1,0 kHz
Active: 42 Hz - 100 Hz (extended preset)
Sensitivity spl 2πsr
101 dB
SPL@ Peak power
Passive: 132,5 dB
Active: 135 dB
Components
15" LF Faitalpro Custom made, 4" Voice coil
Line Connectors
Active: Balanced 1 x IN, 1 x OUT Neutrik© XLR
Front connection
for Cardio
NO
HP Connectors
Passive: 2x Neutrik© speakON linked
Construction
Birch marine Plywood 15 & 24 mm
Finish
High resistant Polyurea coating
Dimensions (h x w
x d)
485 x 580 x 520 mm
19,09'' x 22,83'' x 20,47''
Weight
Passive: 34 kg / 75 lb
Active: 35 kg / 77 lb
Mounting
accessoiries
M20 screw & 35 mm compatible flange
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S18
Type
Vented T-ligned - Passive/Active
Nominal
Impedance
Passive: 8Ω
Power handling
RMS / Peak
Passive: 900W RMS / 1800W Peak
Active: 1225W RMS / 2450W Peak
Frequency range
@-3dBspl
Passive: 45 Hz - 1,0 kHz
Active: 40 Hz - 100 Hz (extended preset)
Sensitivity spl 2πsr
102 dB
SPL@ Peak power
Passive: 134,5 dB
Active: 136 dB / 138 dB
Components
18" LF Faitalpro Custom made, 4" Voice coil
Line Connectors
Active: Balanced 1 x IN, 1 x OUT Neutrik© XLR
Front connection
for Cardio
Active: powerCON and XLR IN OUT
Passive: speakON 4 or speakON 8 IN OUT
HP Connectors
Passive: 2x Neutrik© speakON linked
Construction
Birch marine Plywood 15 & 24 mm
Finish
High resistant Polyurea coating
Dimensions (h x w
x d)
510 x 650 x 560 mm
20,07’’ x 25,59’’ x 22,04’’
Weight
Passive: 39 kg / 86 lb
Active: 40 kg / 88 lb
Mounting
accessoiries
M20 screw & 35 mm compatible flange
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S21
*(215V peak/4ohms) / 18225W short term: 270V peak/4ohms
Type
Vented T-ligned - Passive/Active
Nominal
Impedance
Passive: 8Ω
Power handling
RMS / Peak
Passive: 1500W RMS / 3000W Peak
Active: 3500W RMS / 11550W Peak*
Frequency range
@-3dBspl
Passive: 40 Hz - 500Hz
Active: 30 Hz - 100 Hz (extended preset)
Sensitivity spl 2πsr
102 dB
SPL@ Peak power
Passive: 135,7 dB
Active: 142 dB / 145 dB
Components
21" LF B&C Custom made, 4,5" Voice coil
Line Connectors
Active: Balanced 1 x IN, 1 x OUT Neutrik© XLR
Front connection
for Cardio
Active: powerCON and XLR IN OUT
Passive: speakON 4 or speakON 8 IN OUT
HP Connectors
Passive: 2x Neutrik© speakON linked
Construction
Birch marine Plywood 15 & 24 mm
Finish
High resistant Polyurea coating
Dimensions (h x w
x d)
590 x 750 x 655 mm
23,22’’ x 29,52’’ x 25,78’’
Weight
Passive: 58 kg / 128 lb
Active: 60 kg / 132 lb
Mounting
accessoiries
M20 screw & 35 mm compatible flange
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