Axiom AX2010P User manual
USER MANUAL
AX2010P
passive vercal array loudspeaker
KEY FEATURES
• High output line array element • Very stable horizontal coverage
• Compact size, very good output-to-weight rao • Transmission Line back loading for clean mid-bass reproducon
• High quality, low compression, low distoron HF driver • Natural sound Transmission Line HF projecon wave-forming device
INTRODUCTION
The AX2010P Vercal Line Array element is designed for a wide range of sound reinforcement applicaons where a flexible and easy to use vercal
array systems is needed. The AX2010P has been designed both for rental live sound applicaons and for fixed installaons and has been engineered
for the simplest use possible but without sacrificing anything in sound quality and performance.
The high frequency range is reproduced by two low-distortion
compression drivers, equipped with very light-weight diaphragms. Two
transmission line waveforming waveguides have been used to load
the HF drivers, in order to provide a detailed and natural sound and to
achieve a long-distance HF projecng capacity.
The two 10” woofers employed in the reproducon of the mid-bass
range are equipped with very light-weight cones. The lightness of the
diaphragm is furthermore improved by the use of aluminium voice coil
instead of convenonal copper. This ensure a fast reproducon of the
mid range and of mid-bass musical passages, improving also the thermal
capacity of the voice coil and, consequently, controlling the overall power compression. The two
10” woofers are back loaded by a short hybrid transmission line that minimizes the effect of the box
resonances and eliminates the “boxy” mid-bass sound commonly obtained from regular bassreflex enclosures.
The crossover filter approach is based on a “Constant Power” technique. Thanks to a parcular phase combinaon between the two ways around
the crossover frequency, this approach is able to provide a very stable horizontal coverage and a very stable off-axys sound image, also minimizing
unwanted effects around the crossover frequency. The further applicaon of phase linearizaon techniques, combined to constant power crossover,
yield a linear phase response and a coherent me response. This allows for a natural percepon of acousc instruments and voices and for an
improved depth of the sound image.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Acouscal Connectors
System type
Line Array Element
Short Transmission Line LF Back Loading
Acousc Transmission Line HF Waveguide
Connector Type Neutrik® Speakon® NL4 x 2
Input Wiring LF = Pin 1+/1-; HF = Pin 2+/2-
Mechanical
Low frequency transducer Two 10” (260 mm), 2.5” (64 mm) aluminium
voice coil, 16Ωeach, paralleled
Width 746 mm (29.37”)
Height 341 mm (13.42”)
High frequency transducer
Two 1.4” drivers, 2.5” (64 mm) edgewound
voice coil, tanium diaphragm,
16Ωeach, paralleled
Depth 530 mm (20.86”)
Taper angle 5°
Construcon 15 mm, reinforced Phenolic Birch
Frequency response (±3 dB) 75 Hz – 18 kHz (Processed) Paint High resistance, water based paint
Sensivity (2.83 V @ 1m, 2 Pi) 99 dBSPL (LF); 108 dBSPL (HF) Suspension system
Horizontal Coverage Angle 110° (-6 dB) Front Suspension Aluminium Fast Link structure with ¼ Fast Pin
Vercal Coverage Angle 10° (-6 dB) Back Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 130 dB Net Weight 39.9 Kg (87.96 lbs.)
Electrical
Nominal Impedance 8Ω(LF) + 8Ω(HF)
Power Handling Connuous* 700 W (LF) + 150 W (HF)
Power Handling Peak 1400 W (LF) + 300 W (HF)
LF Power Compression
@ -10 dB Power (70 W) = 0.5 dB
@ -3 dB Power (350 W) = 1.5 dB
@ 0 dB Power (700 W) = 3.2 dB
* AES Pink Noise Power
revision 2014-11-10
MECHANICAL DRAWING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AXCASE02 Carrying Case for 2 box unit
NL4FX Neutrik Speakon® PLUG
PC260 2 in 6 out digital loudspeaker processor
USB2CAN PRONET network converter
RAINCOV2010 Rain protecon for connectors
KPTAX2012P Fly bar for Axiom AX2010 Loudspeakers
AXFEETKIT Kit Of 6pcs BOARDACF01 M10 foot for stacked installaon
RAINCOV2010PW Rain protecon for power connectors
see hƩp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripƟon and other available accessories.
SPARE PARTS
NL4MP Neutrik Speakon® panel socket
95AXM014 Locking Pin for AX2010
PLG716 Straight Shackle 16 mm for Fly bar
91CRAIN3 Crossover/protecon module
98AXM10WZ8 10’’ woofer - 2.5” VC
98DRI1424 1.4’’ - 2.5” compression driver
98MBN1424 tanium diaphragm for 1.4” driver
746 mm
29.37”
341 mm
13.42”
230 mm
9.06"
530 mm
20.86”
5.0°
REAR PANEL
INPUT - Power input for the external amplifier. The AX2010P does not include a passive crossover for filtering the signal, but only an internal
protecon that applies a gentle high-pass filtering and a limitaon for excessive power on the HF secon. The connecons are the following:
INPUT - LINK
NL4 pin number internal connecon
1+ LF+
1- LF-
2+ HF+
2- HF-
LINK - Power output in parallel with the INPUT socket for connecng the unit to another speaker. The number of AX2010P cabinets that can be
connected in parallel depends on the amplifier load capacity.
PREDICTION: EASE Focus 2
To aim correctly a complete system we suggests to use always the Aiming Soware - EASE Focus 2:
The EASE Focus 2 Aiming Soware is a 3D Acousc Modelling Soware that serves for the configuraon
and modelling of Line Arrays and convenonal speakers close to reality. It only considers the direct
field, created by the complex addion of the sound contribuons of the individual loudspeakers or
array components.
The design of EASE Focus is targeted at the end user. It allows the easy and quick predicon of the array
performance in a given venue. The scienfic base of EASE Focus stems from EASE, the professional
electro- and room acousc simulaon soware developed by AFMG Technologies GmbH. It is based
on the EASE GLL loudspeaker data file required for its use: AXIOM_AX Series_v2_1.GLL, please note
that the version must be 2.0 or more. The GLL file contains the data that defines the Line Array with regard to its possible configuraons as well
as to its geometrical and acouscal properes.
Download the EASE Focus 2 app from the AXIOM website at hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on downloads secon of the product.
Use the menu opon Edit / Import System Definion File to import the file AXIOM_AX Series_v2_1.gll from the installaon Data folder, the
detailed instrucons to use the program are located in the menu opon Help / User’s Guide.
Note: Some windows system can require the .NET Framework 4 that can be download from microsoŌwebsite at hƩp://www.microsoŌ.com/en-
us/download/default.aspx.
WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITION OF USE:
• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applicaons. The product must be installed by qualified personal only.
• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal, Federal, State and
Local regulaons. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.
• Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, lack of maintenance, tampering or
improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.
• During assembly pay aenon to the possible risk of crushing. Wear suitable protecve clothing. Observe all instrucons given on the
rigging components and the loudspeaker cabinets. When chain hoists are in operaon ensure that there is nobody directly underneath or
in the vicinity of the load. Do not under any circumstances climb on the array.
AIMING and SUSPENDING INSTRUCTIONS
Fly Bar and accessories
The AX2010 Systems are built to allow the suspension of array with variable shape and dimensions. Thanks to a suspension mechanism designed
to be funconal, flexible and safe, each system must be suspended or stacked using the KPTAX2012P fly bar. The loudspeakers are linked together
in a column using a series of couplers integrated in the frame of each enclosure. Each system is set up properly both acouscally and mechanically
only using the aiming soware.
Coupling system in the front does not require any adjustment: using two
locking pins, each loudspeaker box is fixed to the previous. The sloed bar in
the back is inserted in a U-shaped frame which features a series of numbered
holes. Sliding the sloed bar in the U-shaped frame of the next loudspeaker
and inserng a locking pin in one of the numbered holes, it is possible to
adjust the relave splay angle between two adjacent loudspeakers in the
array column.
KPTAX2012P fly bar maximum capacity is 700 Kg (1540 lbs) with the 0° angle.
It can support up to 12 AX2010 loudspeakers with a safety factor of 10:1.
Follow the sequence in the figure for fixing the fly bar at the first box. Usually
this is the first step before liing up the system. Be careful to insert properly
all the locking pins (2)(3) and the shackle (5) in the right holes as specified by
the aiming soware.
When liing the system always proceed gradually step by step,
paying aenon to secure the fly bar to the box (and the box to
the other boxes) before pulling up the system: this makes easier to
insert properly the locking pins. Also when the system is released
down, unlock gradually the pins.
During the liing be very careful to not let the cables enter the
space between one enclosure and the other, as their compression
could cut them.
1
2
2
3
4
1
5
KPTAX2012P FLY BAR ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
SUSPEND HOLES
SUSPEND HOLE
INDICATOR
REAR BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
STRAIGHT SHACKLE 16mm
M10 FOOT FOR
STACKED INSTALLATION
(OPTIONAL)
IDENTIFICATION AND
DATA LABEL
KPTAX2012P FLY BAR AND ACCESSORIES
Fly bar suspension and angle setup (centre of gravity)
The first figure shows where the normal centre of gravity is with one box or several boxes arranged in a line. Usually the boxes are arranged to
make an arc for the best coverage of the audience, so the center of gravity moves backward. The aiming soware suggests the ideal suspension
pinpoint taking into account this behaviour: fix the straight shackle in this posion.
Note that the ideal aiming angle oen doesn’t correspond to the pinpoint: there is oen a lile difference between ideal aiming and real aiming
and its value is the remaining angle: posive remaining angle can be adjusted a lile using two ropes, negave remaining angle are self adjusted
a lile because the cables weighs on the back of the array. With some experience it’s possible to consider prevenvely these required lile
adjustments.
During the flown set up you can connect the elements of
the array to their cables. We suggest to discharge the weight
of the cables from the flying pinpoint by tying them with a
texle fibre rope, instead of leng them hang freely: in this
way the posion of the array will be much more similar to the
simulaon produced by the soware.
Pin locking and splay angles set up
The figure below shows how to insert correctly the locking pin
and how to set up the splay angle between loudspeakers.
Wind loads
When planning an open-air event it is essenal to obtain current weather and wind informaon. When
loudspeaker arrays are flown in an open-air environment, possible wind effects must be taken into account.
Wind load produces addional dynamic forces acng on the rigging components and the suspension,
which may lead to a dangerous situaon. If according to the forecast wind forces higher than 5 b(29-38
Km/h) are possible, the following acons have to be taken:
- The actual on-site wind speed has to be monitored permanently. Be aware that wind speed typically
increases with height above ground.
- Suspension and securing points of the array should be designed to support double the stac load in order
to withstand any addional dynamic forces.
WARNING!
Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 b(39-49 Km/h) is not recommended.
If the wind force exceeds 7 b(50-61 Km/h) there is a risk of mechanical damage to the components
which may lead to a dangerous situaon for persons in the vicinity of the flown array.
- Stop the event and make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the array.
- Lower and secure the array.
CENTRE OF GRAVITY
KPTAX2012P FLY BAR FOR FLOWN ARRAY
SINGLE PINPOINT FOR
STRAIGHT SHACKLE
KPTAX2012P FLOWN PINPOINT
<0°/10°
< 0,5°/6,5°
Even degreesOdd degrees
1°
3°/0,5°
5°/2,5°
7°/4,5°
9°/6,5°
0°
2°
4°/1,5°
6°/3,5°
8°/5,5°
10°
Block cam
hole
Block cam
hole >
1° >
3° >
5° >
7° >
9° >
<2°
<4°
<6°
<8°
< 10°
Degrees
indicator >
Pin
HINGE BAR OF PREVIOUS BOX
LOUDSPEAKER SPLAY ANGLES SET UP
USE THIS HOLE TO
LOCK THE HINGE BAR
WHEN THE LOUDSPEAKER
IS REST
LOCK THE PIN IN THE
HOLE TO OBTAIN THE
REQUIRED SPLAY
ANGLE.
1° STEP HOLE
0,5° STEP HOLE
95AXM014 LOCKING PIN
press and
insert
release and
lock
Stacked installaon
WARNING!
• The ground where the KPTAX2012P Fly bar serving as ground support is
placed needs to be absolutely stable and compact.
• Adjust the feet so to lie the bar perfectly horizontal.
• Always secure ground stacked setups against movement and possible
pping over.
• A maximum of 4 x AX2010 cabinets with the KPTAX2012P Fly bar serving
as ground support are allowed to be set up as ground stack.
In the stack configuraon you have to use the three oponal BOARDAC2P feet and
the fly bar must be mounted upside down on the ground.
Coupling system in the front do not require any adjustment: using two locking pins
each loudspeaker box is fixed to the previous. The sloed bar in the back is inserted
in a U-shaped frame which features a series of numbered holes. Sliding the sloed
bar in the U-shaped frame of the next loudspeaker and inserng a locking pin in
one of the numbered holes, it is possible to adjust the relave splay angle between
two adjacent loudspeakers in the array column.
The opmal splay angles can be simulated using the EASE Focus 2 soware.
System Processing basic instrucon
The AX2012P system do not feature passive filters and, to work, it needs an external processor to take care of crossover filtering, temporal
alignment and protecon of all devices. Proel provides PC260 digital processor which comes with the basic preset for the AX2010. The opmizaon
of vercal array systems through digital processing is based on data obtained through measurements of the polar response throughout space and
on their elaboraon through purpose-designed mathemacal models. For detailed instrucons about PC260 refer to its proper manual.
PC260 PRESET: 2-F-2010-4T1S_02
The preset provided for the AX2012P allow the correct operaon of the system, provide the best starng point for setup of temporal alignment,
gain adjustment and, eventually, system equalizaon.
The preset is made considering 8xAX2010P and 2xSW218P for each column in flown configuraon, this configuraon is a typical applicaon of
AX2010P vercal array so for the flown array arrangement was considered similar to the following:
NOTE: The subwoofers SW218P was placed underneath the flown array.
In the “2-F-2010-4T1S_02” PC260 preset some parameters can be customized and some other are protected, this ensure a safe operaon of the
system. In the next page follows a brief descripon of customizable parameters:
KPTAX2012P STACKED ARRAY
CENTER OF GRAVITY
max splay angle 5°
max splay angle 10°
max splay angle 10°
max splay angle 10°
System: AXIOM AX Series
Company: PROEL S.p.A.
Label: AXIOM AX Series
Position: X=0.00 m
Y=0.00 m
Z=8.00 m
Orientation: Hor=0.0°
Ver=-4.8°
Weight: 330,10 kg
Setup: AX2010 SuspBar
Box Count: 8
Pinpoint Mode: Best Pinpoint
Pinpoint Number: 10
Remaining Vertical Angle: 0.0°
Bottom Angle: 29,1 °
Above Ground: 5,53 m
Box Type Gain Rigging Angle Aiming Angle
(Frame) -4.8°
Box 1 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 0° -4.8°
Box 2 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 1° -5.8°
Box 3 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 1° -6.8°
Box 4 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 2° -8.8°
Box 5 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 2° -10.8°
Box 6 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 3° -13.8°
Box 7 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 4° -17.8°
Box 8 AX2010 STD 0.0 dB 6° -23.8°
IN: In this screen you can adjust the input levels and the input compressors.
The input range can be opmized in the -30 ÷ +6 dB range. The level is set aer the AD
conversion, so if you have problems with an excessive input signal use the analog PAD buon
on the PC260 back panel.
The compressors are set in order to aenuate very high input signals (the threshold is +11
dB), ensuring a more transparent musical behaviour of the system liming. If needed, the
compressor threshold can be freely adjusted.
OUT: in this page you can see the level of the output signals and the gain reducon if the
limiters are acvated. You can also trim (±6 dB) the output signals in order to adjust the
balance of LF, MF and HF ranges.
WARNING!
The limiter seng of PC260 and 2-F-2010-4T1S_02 preset is set for the use of 32 dB
fixed gain power amplifiers: contact PROEL if you need a different seng.
The delays are set for the opmal alignment of a standard flown configuraon with the
vercal array on top of the subwoofers.
If needed, the delay of the subwoofers (LOW-L and LOW) can be adjusted in relaon
to the MID-HIGH outputs for the opmal alignment when the system is installed in a
different posion.
WARNING!
The DELAY difference between MID and HIGH outputs must always be 14.3 mm (HIGH
before MID). If you modify the MID delay to align the tops with the subs, remember
always to set the HIGH delay accordingly (-14.3 mm).
GEQ: this is the graphic equalizer on the processor inputs to be used for equalizing the whole
system. It can be used for adjusng the system’s response or for fixing parcular frequency
problems in the environment where the system is installed. The AX2010P preset has been
prepared in order to obtain the best performance from the system, so we suggest to avoid
extreme use of the GEQ.
PEQ: this is a full parametric 5-band equalizer on the processor’s inputs. Each filters can be set
also as shelving, notch, allpass, high-pass and lo-pass, so this equalizer can be used to opmize
the system response according to the environment characteriscs, including temperature,
humidity and absorpon due to the audience.
DEQ: this is 3-band dynamic equalizer useful to opmize the system’s response for different
kind of applicaons and different music genres, or to obtain an op
mal behaviour of the
system at different levels.
Useful tools to set up properly a vercal array system
This is a list of tools that can be very useful to set properly a vercal array system.
CABLE TESTER
It is a good pracce to check all cables before each installaon, because even one faulty cable can compromise heavily the
system performance.
INCLINOMETER WITH LEVER
This tool can be used to verify the vercal array angle. It can be used at the top or at the boom of the array In this
case you have to sum all splay angles, so the maximum precision is needed for aiming the vercal array, parcularly
for long throw applicaons.
LASER DISTANCE METER
This instrument can be useful to measure the height of the vercal array and to know the distance between FOH-Subs and FOH-Array
for seng the delay me.
SMAART or similar acousc measurement system
These are useful to measure delays, phase and response of the system.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operaon 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 funcon 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 descripon. This warranty does not extend to damage resulng from
improper installaon, 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 sll
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 defecveness.
• This unit package has been submied to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit condions immediately aer unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspecon.
• 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 nofied to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight days from product
receipt.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– To reduce the risk, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
– Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water, rain and high humidity places.
– This product should be site away from heat sources such as radiators, lamps and any other device that generate heat.
– This product should be located so that its locaon or posion does not interfere with its proper venlaon and heang dissipaon.
– Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product.
– The product should be connected to a power supply mains line only of the type described on the operang instrucons or as marked on the product. Connect the
apparatus to a power supply using only power cord included making always sure it is in good condions.
– WARNING: The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
– Do not cancel the safety feature assured by means of a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) or with a earth connecon.
– Make sure that power supply mains line has a proper earth connecon.
– Power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet during strong thunderstorm or when leunused for a long period of me.
CE CONFORMITY
Proel products comply with direcve 2004/108/EC (EMC), as stated in EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 standards and with direcve 2006/95/CE (LVD), as stated in EN
60065 standard.
PROEL S.p.A. (World Headquarter) - Via alla Ruenia 37/43 - 64027 Sant’Omero (Te) - ITALY
Tel: +39 0861 81241 Fax: +39 0861 887862 www.axiomproaudio.com
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