Avante Achromic Series User manual

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of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient and negligent
assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the included instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by
turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
methods:
•Reorient or relocate the device.
•Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.
•Connect the device to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from which the radio receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn off all electrical products when they are not
in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power when not in use. Thank
you!
Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online. Please check www.adj.com for the latest
revision/update of this document before beginning installation and use.
Date
Document
Version
Notes
05/21/18
1.2
Initial Release
10/06/18
1.4
Updated Release
02/19/19
1.6
Factory Engineering Corrections
03/05/19
1.8
Update A10 information
04/03/19
2.0
Improve Printability
07/11/19
2.2
Update specs.

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CONTENTS
General Information
4
Limited Warranty (USA Only)
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Safety Guidelines
6
Contents
8
Installation
9
Dimensions
14
A10
17
A12
21
A15
25
A15S
29
A18S
34
Applications Diagrams
39
Technical Specifications
42
Optional Components
43

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this
speaker. These instructions contain important safety and use information.
UNPACKING
Every speaker has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the
shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully
inspect speaker for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to install and operate the speaker have arrived
intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further
instructions. Please do not return this speaker to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number
listed below. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
AVANTE provides a customer support line to provide set up help, answer any question should you encounter
problems during your set up or initial operation, and for any service related issues.
You may also visit us on the web at www.avanteaudio.com for any comments or suggestions.
AVANTE SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
Voice: 800-322-6337 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
AVANTE SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please register your product online: www.avanteaudio.com. Online product registration is required in order to activate
the third year of the 3-year warranty. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-
paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of
the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a
piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your
proof of purchase invoice and the unit must be registered online at www.avanteaudio.com to receive year 3 of the 3-
year warranty. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and
returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support.

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)
1. ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, AVANTE products to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a prescribed period of up to 3-years (1,095 days) from the original purchase date. Product
must be registered online at www.avanteaudio.com in order to activate year 3 of the 3-year warranty period. This warranty
shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is
the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought.
2. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending the product back; please contact
ADJ Products, LLC Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product only to the ADJ Products, LLC factory. All
shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of
this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the
entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If
any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall incur no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage
to any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.
3. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which ADJ
Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced
by anyone other than the ADJ Products, LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ
Products, LLC; if the product is damaged because it was not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
4. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic checkup. During the
period specified above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will
absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole
responsibility of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of ADJ Products, LLC. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after
August 15, 2012, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
5. ADJ Products, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any
obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. No warranty, whether expressed or implied,
is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, all implied warranties made by ADJ Products, LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has
expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above;
and under no circumstances shall ADJ Products, LLC be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out
of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products, LLC
Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
6. Warranty Registration: Please register your product online: www.avanteaudio.com. Online product registration is required in
order to activate the third year of the 3-year warranty. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside
of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece
of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
purchase invoice and the unit must be registered online at www.avanteaudio.com to receive year 3 of the 3-year warranty.
Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s
expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
This speaker is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important
to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. AVANTE is not responsible for injury and/or damages
resulting from the misuse of this speaker due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only
qualified and/or certified personnel should perform the installation of this speaker and all included and/or
optional rigging accessories. Only the original included and/or optional rigging parts and accessories for this
speaker should be used for proper installation. Any modifications to the speaker, included and/or optional
rigging parts and accessories will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage
and/or personal injury.
PROTECTION CLASS 1 – SPEAKER MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SPEAKER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
SPEAKER AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN
THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS. NEVER OPEN THIS SPEAKER WHILE IN USE!
UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING SPEAKER!
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM SPEAKER!
DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE SPEAKER TO RAIN AND/OR MOISTURE!
DO NOT SPILL WATER AND/OR LIQUIDS ON OR INTO THE SPEAKER!
This speaker is for PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY! Read all INSTRUCTIONS and follow all WARNINGS!
DO NOT use speaker near wet and/or damp locations. Speaker must be kept away from direct contact with
liquids and must not be exposed to water/liquid dripping or splashing.
DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge how to do so. Consult a professional sound
equipment installer for proper and safe speaker installation. ONLY the original included, and/or optional rigging
parts and accessories listed in this manual should be used for proper installation and use.
DO NOT expose any part of the speaker to open flame or smoke, or position speaker close to any flammable
materials while operating. Be sure to install this speaker in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow
approximately 6 inches (152mm) behind the speaker cabinet for proper cooling. The speaker contains an
internal power amplifier that produces heat during use. Keep speaker away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DO NOT operate speaker if power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged, and/or if any of the power cord
connectors are damaged and do not insert into the speaker securely with ease. NEVER force a power cord
connector into the speaker. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with
a new one of similar power rating.
DO NOT disassemble speaker, there are NO user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the speaker has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled and/or objects have fallen into the speaker, the speaker has been
exposed to rain and/or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
POWER SOURCES: This product must be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these
operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. This product is Country Specific.
PROTECTIVE EARTHING TERMINAL: The speaker should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earth-ground/earthing connection.
ONLY handle power cord by the plug end, never pull the plug out by tugging the wire portion of the cord.
DO NOT use solvents or glass cleaner to clean speaker. Clean only with a dry cloth.
ALWAYS disconnect speaker from main power source before performing any servicing or cleaning procedure.
CAUTION: To avoid physical damage, read the installation instructions carefully before installation.
CAUTION: Listening to speakers at high volume for extended time or within immediate proximity may damage
hearing.
CAUTION: Speakers should be installed/operated by qualified and trained professionals ONLY.
CAUTION: Always mount speakers in a safe and stable manner.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate safety equipment during speaker installation.
CAUTION: Route power and audio cables so that they are NOT likely to be walked on or pinched.
CAUTION: Unplug the speaker during lightning storms and/or when unused for long periods of time.
ONLY use the original packaging materials and/or case to transport the speaker in for service.
PLEASE recycle shipping boxes and packaging whenever possible.

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CONTENTS
A10
A10 Speaker
Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
A12
A12 Speaker
Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
A15
A15 Speaker
Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
A15S
Subwoofer
Threaded 1 ⅜ (M20) Speaker Pole
Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
A18S
Subwoofer
Threaded 1 ⅜ (M20) Speaker Pole
Power Cable
Quick Start Guide

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INSTALLATION
The Achromic Series speakers provide versatile installation options as illustrated below.
The A10, A12, and A15 speakers can be pole mounted on a standard speaker stand (not included), or
pole mounted on top of the A15S or A18S sub woofers using the included sub speaker poles.
Additionally, the A10, A12, and A15 speakers can be permanently installed using optional M10 Eye Bolts
or optional Wall Mounts.
Standard Speaker Stand
(stand not included)
67”

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Floor Monitor
Eye Bolt Hardware Kit (sold separately)
For permanent flying
installations, insert
optional Eye Bolts into
the 3 integrated
threaded inserts on
the speaker, two on
top and one at the
bottom of back panel.
CAUTION!
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN EYE
BOLTS!
A10, A12, and A15 speakers are all
designed with integrated 45° angle
back panels for use as floor monitors
Note that only one angled back panel has
footing ridges to stabilize the speaker
when positioned as a floor monitor
45°

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Wall Mount Bracket
For permanent wall
installations, attach the
optional Wall Mount Bracket to
a flat wall surface using
appropriate hardware (not
included).
CONSULT A
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL WALL MOUNT
BRACKETS!
Place speaker onto the wall
mount bracket by inserting
speaker pole into the bottom
mounting hole.
Adjust the speaker position
accordingly.

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Subwoofer Pole-Mounted Speakers
14
14
26
74
24
17
17
24
26
16
80
26
20
26
A15S
A12
A18S
A15

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Tilting Pole-Mounted Speakers
Rotating Avante Icon
The Avante icon can be rotated
to suit the speaker position.
Speakers can be tilted forward 7.5° to adjust for venue dependent acoustics.

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DIMENSIONS
12”
(310)
12”
(300)
14”
(365)
25” (628)
14”
(355)
17”
(425)
29” (728)
16”
(415)
A10
A12
A15
21”
(531)

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17”
(430)
24” (612)
24”
(616)
20”
(510)
26” (662)
16”
(656)
A15S
A18S

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AVACK4:
Achromic A15S/A18S Caster Set (4)
(sold separately)
24”
(611.5)
29.6” (752)
20” (510)
A18S (Subwoofer) with Casters: 20” x26” x29.6” (510 x 661.5 x 752mm)
A15S (Subwoofer) with Casters: 20” x 24” x 28” (430 x 611.5 x 712mm)
26”
(661.5)
28” (712)
17” (430)
Install casters to
back side of
subwoofer using
included hardware.
CAUTION!
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN
CASTER BOLTS!

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A10 - FEATURES
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
8

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A10 - CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
1. LCD Display - DSP Parameters and Status
2. DSP Edit Encoder / Button
3. CH1 / CH2 Level
4. CH1 XLR/1/4” Combo Jack Input
5. CH2 Mini Jack (3.5mm) Line Input
6. CH2 RCA Line Input
7. MIX XLR Output
8. CH1 Line/Mic Switch
9. Power Switch
10. Power Cord Input

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A10 - DSP OPERATION
Normal
Live
Club
Speech
Pole
Monitor
Bracket
+10dB
…
-10dB
+10dB
…
-10dB
OFF
ON
LIMIT
YES
NO
1. Press encoder knob to access setting menus.
2. Rotate encoder knob to scroll through setting menus.
3. Press encoder knob to select desired setting menu.
4. Rotate encoder knob to adjust setting to desired selection.
5. Push encoder knob to Save and Return.

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A10 - FREQUENCY CHARTS
Map
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K
dBSP L
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
SPL vs Freq
2: A10 - Normal+Pole
3: A10 - Live+Pole
4: A10 - Club+Pole 5:
A10 - Speech+Pole
Map
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K
dBSP L
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
SPL vs Freq
2: A10 - Normal+Pole
3: A10 - Live+Pole
4: A10 - Club+Pole
5: A10 - Speech+Pole
Map
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K
dBSP L
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
SPL vs Freq
7: A10 - Normal+Monitor
8: A10 - Live+Monitor
9: A10 - Club+Monitor
10: A10 - Speech+Monitor
Map
12: A10 - Normal+Bracket
13: A10 - Live+Bracket
14: A10 - Club+Bracket
15: A10 - Speech+Bracket
20 Hz50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K20K
dBSP L
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
SPL vs Freq