Axiom AX16CL User manual

AX16CL - AX8CL
High Output Column Array Loudspeaker
USER MANUAL
revision 2021-12-13

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Watch for these symbols:
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sucient magnitude to constute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamaon point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operang and
maintenance (servicing) instrucons in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instrucons.
2. Keep these instrucons.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instrucons.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any venlaon openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. 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 are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, parcularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use aachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use cauon when moving the cart/apparatus combinaon to avoid injury from p-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of me.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Warning: to reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed
on the equipment.
17. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19. This apparatus contains potenally lethal voltages. To prevent electric shock or hazard, do not remove the chassis, input
module or ac input covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
20. The loudspeakers covered by this manual are not intended for high moisture outdoor environments. Moisture can damage
the speaker cone and surround and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to
direct moisture.
21. Keep loudspeakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and nished
surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultra-violet (UV) light.
22. The loudspeakers can generate considerable energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood or linoleum,
the speaker may move due to its acouscal energy output.
23. Precauons should be taken to assure that the speaker does not fall o a stage or table on which it is placed.
24. The loudspeakers are easily capable of generang sound pressure levels (SPL) sucient to cause permanent hearing damage
to performers, producon crew and audience members. Cauon should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess
of 90 dB.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government oce, for details of where and
how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and condions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock hazard,
do not connect to main power
supply while grille is removed.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The product is in compliance with:
LVD Direcve 2014/35/EU, RoHS Direcve 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU, WEEE Direcve 2012/19/EU.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operaon of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any
defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to funcon properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner
should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed descripon.
This warranty does not extend to damage resulng from improper installaon, misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned
units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is sll valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible
for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defecveness.
• This unit package has been submied to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit condions immediately aer unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspecon.
• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.
• Possible damages to unit should be immediately noed to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight
days from product receipt.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, use of non-original spare parts, lack of
maintenance, tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards. Proel strongly
recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal, Federal, State and Local regulaons. The
product must be installed be qualied personal. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.

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INTRODUCTION
The AX16CL Line Array is a passive system equipped with sixteen 2.5” neodymium transducers with waterproof cones, designed
for portable and permanently installed applicaons where high power and clarity are needed. The aluminum frame box structure
ensures lightweight and strength, while the shape features a back-loaded transmission line design with clean mid-bass reproducon
and natural cardioid behaviour. The wide horizontal dispersion make the system exible and adaptable to many dierent
applicaons.
The AX16CL line array module has been designed to be combined with the SW212A, a compact and lightweight double 12” Bass-
Reex subwoofer, equipped with a 2800W Class D amplier with Power Factor Correcon and PROEL’s proprietary 40bit oang
point CORE2 DSP. Up to four AX16CL modules can be driven by one amplier channel of the SW212A subwoofer. The built-in CORE2
DSP, which can be also remotely controlled using PRONET AX soware, provides 4 presets for dierent combinaons: 2, 4 or 1
columns plus 1 user preset.
The standard system, composed of four AX16CL line array modules and two SW212A subwoofers, features 5600W of total power
and a line-array dispersion paern, making it the perfect soluon for high-performance portable sound reinforcement applicaons.
Thanks to the elegant mechanical design the AX16CL can be easily transported, while the integrated suspension system makes its
deployment very fast and simple. Each unit comes with two aluminum brackets and four pins that allows mulple array elements
to be easily combined either together or with the matching SW212A subwoofer, or also in combinaon with the complete range of
mounng hardware available, including ybar and several brackets and stands.
The AX8CL is a column half-size of the AX16CL, so the two models can be combined together to form a more exible column array
that can be pointed more precisely to the audience.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM INPUT CONNECTIONS
System’s Acousc Principle
Line Array Element
Short Transmission
Line Back Loading
Connector Type Neutrik® Speakon® NL4 x 2
(1+/1- signal IN & LINK ; 2+/2- thru)
POWER HANDLING
Frequency Response (±3dB) 200 Hz - 16 KHz (Processed) Connuous AES Pink Noise Power 320 W (AX16CL) / 160W (AX8CL)
Nominal Impedance 32 Ω (AX16CL) / 64 Ω (AX8CL) Program Power 640 W (AX16CL) / 320W (AX8CL)
Minimum Impedance 23.7 Ω (AX16CL) / 49 Ω (AX8CL) ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
Horizontal Coverage Angle 80° (-6 dB) Width 90 mm (3.54")
Sensivity (4V) SPL @ 1m* 103 dB (AX16CL) / 94 dB (AX8CL) Height (AX16CL) 1190 mm (46.85")
Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 128 dB (AX16CL) / 122 dB (AX8CL) Height (AX8CL) 654 mm (25.76")
*measured @4 m and scaled @1 m Depth 154 mm (6.06")
TRANSDUCERS Enclosure Material Aluminum
Type
16 (AX16CL) / 8 (AX8CL)
2.5" (66mm) Neodymium magnet,
full range, 0.8" (20mm) VC
Paint High resistance, water based paint,
black or white nish
Flying system Aluminum Fast Link structure with
dedicated pins
Cone Waterproof Cone Net Weight (AX16CL) 11.5 kg / 25.4 lbs
Voice Coil Type Venlated voice coil Net Weight (AX8CL) 6 kg / 12.2 lbs
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ............................... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...................... 4
AX16CL MECHANICAL DRAWING .................. 5
AX8CL MECHANICAL DRAWING ................... 6
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................ 6
SPARE PARTS .................................. 6
REAR PANEL .................................. 7
PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3 ............ 8
SYSTEM PROCESSING BASIC INSTRUCTION .......... 8
BASIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............... 8
PIN LOCKING AND SPLAY ANGLES SET UP ........... 9
STACKED INSTALLATION USING SW212A SUBWOOFER
AS BASE..................................... 10
STACKED INSTALLATION USING KPTSTANDAX16CL
FLOOR STAND ................................ 11
STACKED INSTALLATION USING KPTFAX16CL FLOOR
STAND ...................................... 13
STACKED INSTALLATION WITH KPTPOLEAX16CL POLE
ADAPTER .................................... 15
FLOOR AND FRONT FILL INSTALLATION USING
KPTFAXCL FOAM STAND ........................ 16
FLOOR/FRONT FILL, SIDE WALL, CEILING/UNDER
BALCONY INSTALLATION USING KPTWAX8CL
C-BRACKET .................................. 16
WALL INSTALLATION USING KPTWAX16CLL
BRACKETS ................................... 17
WALL INSTALLATION USING KPTWAX16CL AND
KPTWAX16CLL BRACKETS....................... 18
WALL INSTALLATION USING KPTWAX16CL
BRACKETS ................................... 19
SUSPENDED INSTALLATION USING KPTAX16CL
FLYBAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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AX16CL MECHANICAL DRAWING
115.0 cm
45.3"
(without rigging)
119.0 cm
46.9"
(with rigging)
116.0 cm
45.7"
(pin to pin distance)
9.00 cm
3.54"
15.4 cm
6.06"

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AX8CL MECHANICAL DRAWING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
COVERAX16CL Cover / carrying bag for single AX16CL KPTFAXCL Foam adapters for stage monitor or fronill applicaon
COVERAX8CL Cover / carrying bag for single AX8CL KPTFAX16CL Floor stand for up to 2 units AX16CL
ESO2500LU025 25 cm SPEAKON linking cable 4x4mm KPTSTANDAX16CL Floor stand for up to 2 units AX16CL
NL4FX Neutrik Speakon® PLUG KPTPOLEAX16CL Pole adapter for 1 unit AX16CL
KPTWAX8CL Wall/Floor bracket for AX8CL (C-shape) DHSS10M20 ø35mm 1-1.7m Pole with Handle and M20 screw
KPTWAX16CL Wall bracket for AX16CL (Strong) KP210S ø35mm 0.7-1.2m Pole with M20 screw
KPTWAX16CLL Wall bracket for AX16CL (Light) KPTAX16CL Flybar for suspending AX16CL and AX8CL
PLG716 Straight Shackle 16 mm for Fly bar
see hp://www.axiomproaudio.com for detailed descripon and other available accessories.
SPARE PARTS
94SPI10555 Locking Pin NL4MP Neutrik Speakon® panel socket
98ALT200009 2.5’’ speaker - 0.8” VC - 8 ohm
61.0 cm
24.0"
(without rigging)
65.4 cm
25.7"
(with rigging)
63.0 cm
24.8"
(pin to pin distance)
9.00 cm
3.54"
15.4 cm
6.06"

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REAR PANEL
INPUT & LINK - Both connectors at the top and the boom of the AX16CL/AX8CL can operate as
input or link, to connect an appropriated processed amplier or to link the column to a second
one.
The AX16CL/AX8CL does not include an internal passive crossover for ltering the signal, but only
an internal protecon that excludes the internal speaker to protect them from excessive input
power. The protecon should not trip with a typical music program, but only with a massive and
constant power signal, like a feedback. The connecons are the following:
INPUT - LINK
NL4 pin number internal connecon
1+ + speakers (pass thru link speakon)
1- - speakers (pass thru link speakon)
2+ + no connecon (pass thru link speakon)
2- - no connecon (pass thru link speakon)
WARNING:
The maximum quanty of AX16CL that can be linked together depends by the load capacity of the appropriate processed
amplier. When powered from the SW212A subwoofer or from the QC2.4 suggested amplier, a maximum of four
AX16CL can be connected to each power output.

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PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3
To aim correctly a complete system of AX16CL and/or AX8CL (SW212A
always stays on the oor) we suggests to use always the suitable aiming
soware:
EASE Focus 3 Aiming Soware is a 3D Acousc Modelling Soware
that serves for the conguraon and modelling of Line Arrays and
convenonal speakers close to reality. It only considers the direct eld,
created by the complex addion of the sound contribuons of the
individual loudspeakers or array components.
The design of EASE Focus is targeted at the end user. It allows the easy
and quick predicon of the array performance in a given venue. The
scienc base of EASE Focus stems from EASE, the professional electro-
and room acousc simulaon soware developed by AFMG Technologies
GmbH. It is based on the EASE GLL loudspeaker data le required for
its use. The GLL le contains the data that denes the Line Array with
regard to its possible conguraons as well as to its geometrical and
acouscal properes.
Download the EASE Focus 3 app from the AXIOM website at hps://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on downloads secon
of the product.
Use the menu opon Edit / Import System Denion File to import the GLL le, the detailed instrucons to use the program are
located in the menu opon Help / User’s Guide.
Note: Some windows system can require the .NET Framework 4 that can be download from website at hps://focus.afmg.eu/.
SYSTEM PROCESSING BASIC INSTRUCTION
AX16CL/AX8CL need an external processor to take care of the ltering, the me alignment and the speaker protecon. When
powered from the SW212A amplier output, the sub-woofer’s CORE2 DSP takes care of all the processing and three dierent presets
are available:
SW212A
PRESET
Elements of Column Array
AX16CL AX8CL AX16CL + AX8CL
2 x AX16CL 2 to 3 3 to 4 1 + 1 to 2
4 x AX16CL 3 to 4 6 to 8
1 + 4 to 8
or
2 + 2 to 4
or
3 + 1 to 2
1 x AX16CL 11 to 2 1 + 1
As can be seen from the table some combinaons of array elements can be used with dierent presets. For example if you have
3 AX16CL you can use both the 2 x AX16CL preset and the 4 x AX16CL preset, depending on the balance between subwoofer and
columns you want to obtain: by choosing 2x there the balance will be shied towards the high frequencies, while by choosing 4x
the balance will be shied towards the low frequencies.
Using the PRONET AX soware, addional EQ, LEVEL and DELAY adjustments can be added to the basic presets and new presets
can be saved in the SW212A user memories.
When using the QC2.4 or QC 4.4 ampliers to power the AX16CL/AX8CL, the correct presets must be loaded into the amplier’s
DSP memory according to the number of columns connected.
BASIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITION OF USE:
• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applicaons. The product must be installed by qualied
personal only.
• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal,
Federal, State and Local regulaons. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.
• Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, lack of maintenance,
tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.
• During assembly pay aenon to the possible risk of crushing. Wear suitable protecve clothing. Observe all
instrucons given on the rigging components and the loudspeaker cabinets. When chain hoists are in operaon
ensure that there is nobody directly underneath or in the vicinity of the load. Do not under any circumstances climb
on the array.

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PIN LOCKING AND SPLAY ANGLES SET UP
The gure below shows how to insert correctly the locking pin and how to set up the splay angle between loudspeakers.
Each of the following examples has some symbols at the connecon points: these symbols indicate if a splay angle is allowed or is
prohibited for safety or acouscal reason:
press and
insert
AX16CL and AX8CL
column to column
SW212A and AXCL
sub to column
KPTAX16CL and AXCL
flybar to column *
* all accessories have similar inseron and locking
LOCKING PIN INSERTION
release and
lock
Use these holes for the column speaker splay angle:
0° as no splay.
2° as normal splay angle to obtain

2° as normal splay angle to obtain

+4° and -4° as splay angle
to aim a single speaker
downward or upward
(stacked only).
+4° and -4° as splay angle
to aim a single speaker
downward or upward
(stacked only).


Use these holes for the SW212A or the accessories splay angle:
AX16CL/AX8CLSW212A/KPT ACCESSORIES
SPLAY ANGLE SET UP
pin
pin
2°
4°
0°
2°
4°
0°
Fastening knob:

release it before disassembly the units.
0° as no splay.


Fastening knob:

release it before disassembly the units.
20
0
4° convex angle
is prohibited
4° upward
angle is
prohibited
0° is allowed
2° concave
angle is
allowed

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STACKED INSTALLATION USING SW212A SUBWOOFER AS BASE
WARNINGS:
• The ground where the SW212A is placed needs to be stable and compact.
• Adjust the feet so to put the SW212A perfectly horizontal. Use a spirit level to obtain the best results.
• Always secure ground stacked setups against movement and possible pping over.
• A maximum of 2x AX16CL or 4x AX8CL or 1x AX16CL + 2x AX8CL speakers are allowed to be installed over a SW212A
serving as ground support.
• The opmal splay angles can be simulated using the EASE Focus 3 soware.
0 00
2 04
4 44
4 44
0 24
2 04
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
I
H
L
1 - Remove the knob (A) from
column and screw it in the base,
loosen the knob (E).
2 - Place the first column (B).
3 - Insert the front pin (C).
4 - Insert the rear pin (D) in
the desired aiming posion.
5 - Tighten the knobs (A)
and (E).
6 - Loosen the knobs (H) and (L).
7 - Place the second column (I).
8 - Insert the front pin (F).
9 - Insert the rear pin (G) in the
desired aiming posion.
10 - Tighten the knobs (H)
and (L).