Avante Achromic Series User manual

ELEVATING
YOUR
SOUND
A10X
USER
MANUAL

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Date Document Version Notes
06/05/2023 1.0 Initial release
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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 online at
www.avante.com for the latest revision/update of this document before beginning installation and use.

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General Information 4
Limited Warranty (USA Only) 5
Safety Guidelines 6
Overview 8
Connections & Controls 9
Installation 14
DSP Operation 15
Application Control 19
Application Diagrams 26
Frequency Charts 28
Specifications 29
Dimensional Drawings 30
Components & Accessories | FCC Statement 31
CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
This speaker is designed for professional use only. Please read and understand all the instructions and
guidelines in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate these speakers. These
instructions contain important information regarding safety, installation, and use.
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 have been damaged, carefully inspect the speaker for damage and be sure all accessories
necessary to install and operate the speaker have arrived intact. In the event that 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 rst 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, assist with any questions or
problems that may arise during set up or initial installation, 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]
[email protected]
AVANTE SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[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 warran-
ty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompanied by 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 an R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused
and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain an 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 modied
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 specied 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 tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no
warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, 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 an R.A. number clearly marked on the outside
of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain an 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 qualied and/or certied 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 modications to the
speaker, included and/or optional rigging parts and accessories will void the original manufacturer’s
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, AS DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS SPEAKER AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S 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 installation and
operation.
• DO NOT expose any part of the speaker to open ame or smoke, or position speaker close to
any ammable materials during operation. The speaker contains an internal power amplier that
produces heat during use. Keep speaker away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• 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.
• 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 the same power rating.
• DO NOT disassemble speaker, as there are NO user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing
to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the speaker has been damaged in any
way, such as damage to the power-supply cord or plug, exposure to liquid, rain, or moisture, objects
falling onto the speaker or dropping of the speaker itself, or any abnormal operation.
• 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 t
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 Specic.
• 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 qualied 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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OVERVIEW
Carrying Handle
Threaded Insert
for M10 Eye Bolts
(Fly Points)
Threaded Insert
for M10 Eye Bolts
(Fly Points)
Footing Ridges
ABS Enclosure
Menu Panel
Control Module
Power LED
Indicator
Anti-Slip Rubber Feet
Adjustable Tilt
Pole Socket
Pole Socket
Tilt Release
Rotating Logo

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
115
DSP Edit Encoder / Button
CH1 Level
Bluetooth Indicator LED
CH2 Level
LCD Display - DSP
Parameters and Status
CH2 Line/Mic
Switch
MIX XLR Output
CH2 XLR/1/4"
Combo Jack Input
Power Switch Voltage Switch:
115V/220V
Power Cord Input
CH1 RCA Line Input
CH1 Mini Jack
(3.5mm) Line Input

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INSTALLATION
STANDARD SPEAKER STAND
The A10X, speakers can be pole mounted on a standard speaker stand (not included), or pole mounted
on top of the A18S sub woofers using the included sub speaker poles. Additionally, the A10X speakers
can be permanently installed using optional M10 Eye Bolts or optional Wall Mounts.
Standard Speaker Stand
(stand not included)
67" (1701mm)

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50°
INSTALLATION
Floor Monitor
Eye-Bolt Hardware Kit (sold saperately)
A10X speaker has an integrated 50° angle
back panel for use as oor monitor.
Note that only one angled back panel has
footing ridges to stabilize the speaker
when positioned as a oor monitor
For permanent ying
installations, insert
optional M10 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!

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INSTALLATION
Wall Mount Bracket (sold separately)
For permanent wall installations, attach the optional Wall Mount Bracket to a at 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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INSTALLATION
Subwoofer Pole-Mounted Speakers
25.8” (655mm)

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INSTALLATION
Speakers can be tilted forward 7.5° to adjust for venue dependent acoustics.
Rotating Avante Icon
Speakers can be tilted forward 7.5° to adjust for venue dependent acoustics.

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DSP OPERATION
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.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Channel 1
--> Adjust the
Sound
Channel 2
--> Adjust the
Sound
Main Channel
--> Adjust the
Sound
-->
Mode
Normal Mode
Speech Mode
Live Mode
Club Mode
-->
Usage
Use Pole
Used As
Monitor
Use Bracket

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DSP OPERATION
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Main Channel
-->
Delay
No Delay
1M/3ft
Delay
-->
10M/33ft
Delay

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Main Channel
-->
Output
Mix Out
Link Out
Bluetooth
-->
App
Control
App Control
Off
App Control
On
Used as a
Secondary
Speaker
-->
Streaming
Streaming Off
Streaming On
DSP OPERATION

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Cong
-->
Standby
Function
Standby Off
Standby 2
Mins
-->
30 Mins
-->
Auto Link
Auto Link Off
Auto Link On:
After Power
On
-->
Front LED
Front LED On
Front LED Off
Front LED
Limit. Too
Loud, Red
Light. Normal
Sound, White
Light.
About
--> -->
DSP OPERATION

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APPLICATION CONTROL
Entry Page
Main page: adjust the volume of each Channel, or mute.

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APPLICATION CONTROL
Channel 1 Page: adjust the volume and EQ of Channel 1. Note that the Master Volume can also can
adjusted here.
Click EDIT above Channel 1.