Axiom AX2010P User manual

AX2010P
Passive Vercal Array Loudspeaker
USER MANUAL
revision 2023-07-05

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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.

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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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The product is in compliance with:
RoHS Direcve 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU, WEEE Direcve 2012/19/EU.
The product is in compliance with:
S.I. 2012/3032 The Restricon of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulaons 2012

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INTRODUCTION
The AX2010P Vercal Line Array element is designed for a wide range of sound reinforcement applicaons where a exible and
easy to use vercal array systems is needed. The AX2010P has been designed both for rental live sound applicaons and for
xed installaons and has been engineered for the simplest use possible but without sacricing anything in sound quality and
performance.
The high frequency range is reproduced by two low-distoron 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 projecng capacity.
The two 10” woofers employed in the reproducon 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 convenonal copper. This ensure a fast
reproducon 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 eect of the box resonances and eliminates the “boxy” mid-bass sound commonly obtained from regular
bassreex enclosures.
The crossover lter approach is based on a “Constant Power” technique. Thanks to a parcular phase combinaon between the
two ways around the crossover frequency, this approach is able to provide a very stable horizontal coverage and a very stable o-
axys sound image, also minimizing unwanted eects around the crossover frequency. The further applicaon of phase linearizaon
techniques, combined to constant power crossover, yield a linear phase response and a coherent me response. This allows for a
natural percepon of acousc instruments and voices and for an improved depth of the sound image.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM INPUT CONNECTION
System’s Acousc Principle
Line Array Element
Short Transmission Line LF Back Loading
Acousc Transmission Line HF Waveguide
Connector Type Neutrik® Speakon® NL4 x 2
Input Wiring Class D amplier with SMPS & PFC
POWER HANDLING
Frequency Response (±3dB) 75 Hz – 18 KHz (Processed) Continuous AES Pink Noise
Power 700W (LF) + 150W (HF)
Nominal Impedance 8ohm (LF) + 8ohm (HF)
Minimum Impedance 7.5ohm@300Hz (LF) 7ohm@2.5kHz (HF) Program Power 1400W (LF) + 300W (HF)
Sensivity (2.83V @ 1m, 2Pi) 99dBSPL (LF) 108dBSPL (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
Horizontal Coverage Angle 110° (-6dB)
Vercal Coverage Angle 10° (-6dB)
Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 138 dB ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
TRANSDUCERS Dimensions (W x H x D) 746 mm (29.37”) x 341 mm (13.42”) x
530 mm (20.86”)
LF
Two 10” (260 mm), 2.5” (64 mm)
aluminium voice coil, 16Ω each,
paralleled
Taper angle 5°
Construcon 15 mm, reinforced Phenolic Birch
HF
Two 1.4” drivers, 2.5” (64 mm)
edgewound voice coil, tanium
diaphragm, 16Ω each, paralleled
Paint High resistance, water based paint
Front Suspension Aluminium Fast Link structure
Back Suspension High Strength Steel
Net Weight 39.9 Kg (87.96 lbs.)
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ...........................4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................4
MECHANICAL DRAWING ....................5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................5
SPARE PARTS ..............................5
INPUT ...................................6
LINK .....................................6
PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3 ........7
BASIC INSTALLING OPERATION ...............7
FLY BAR AND ACCESSORIES .................10
STACKED INSTALLATION ....................12
SYSTEM PROCESSING BASIC INSTRUCTIONS ....13
PRESET USING EXAMPLE: INSTALLATION IN A THEATRE WITH
BALCONY ................................15

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MECHANICAL DRAWING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AXCASE02PT Carrying Case for 2 box unit
AXCASE04PT Carrying Case for 4 box unit
NL4FXX-W-L Neutrik Speakon® PLUG for OD 10-16mm
PC260 2 in 6 out digital loudspeaker processor
USB2CANDV2 Dual output PRONET network converter
KPTAX2012P Fly bar for Axiom AX2010 Loudspeakers
AXFEETKIT Kit of 6pcs BOARDACF01 M10 foot for stacked installaon
RAINCOV2010PW Rain protecon for power connectors
see hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripon 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/protecon module
98AXM210W16 10” woofer speaker 2.5” VC - 16Ω
98DRI1424 1.4’’ compression driver - 2.4” VC - 16Ω
98MBN1424 tanium diaphragm for 98DRI1424 HF driver
contact the technical support on hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for request or detailed spare part list.
746 mm
29.37”
341 mm
13.42”
230 mm
9.06"
530 mm
20.86”
5.0°

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INPUT
Power input for the external amplier. The AX2010P does not include a passive crossover for ltering the signal, but only an internal
protecon that applies a gentle high-pass ltering and a limitaon for excessive power on the HF secon. The connecons are the
following:
INPUT - LINK
NL4 pin number internal connecon
1+ LF+
1- LF-
2+ HF+
2- HF-
LINK
Power output in parallel with the INPUT socket for connecng the unit to another speaker. The number of AX2010P cabinets that can be connected
in parallel depends on the amplier load capacity.
Useful tools to set up properly a vercal array system
This is a list of tools that can be very useful to set properly a vercal array system.
CABLE TESTER
It is a good pracce to check all cables before each installaon,
because even one faulty cable can compromise heavily the
system performance.
INCLINOMETER WITH LEVER
This tool can be used to verify the vercal array angle. It can
be used at the top or at the boom of the array In this case
you have to sum all splay angles, so the maximum precision is
needed for aiming the vercal array, parcularly for long throw
applicaons.
LASER DISTANCE METER
This instrument can be useful to measure the height of the
vercal array and to know the distance between FOH-Subs and
FOH-Array for seng the delay me.
SMAART or similar acousc measurement system
These are useful to measure delays, phase and response of the
system.
MANUFACTURED by
PROEL S.p.A.
MADE IN ITALY
MANUFACTURED by
PROEL S.p.A.
MADE IN ITALY

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PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3
To aim correctly a complete system we suggests to use always the Aiming Soware - EASE Focus 3:
The 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/.
BASIC INSTALLING OPERATION
The EASE FOCUS predicon soware is the tool that allows you to evaluate your installaon both to meet the acousc requirements
of the project and also to suspend or stack AX2010 systems, the program allows you to simulate the rigging pinpoint on the y bar
to obtain the calculated splay angle of the enre line array system and of the individual angles between each loudspeaker element.
The following examples shows how to operate correctly to link the loudspeaker box and to suspend or stack the whole system safely
and surely, read these instrucons with extreme aenon:
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.
• Wind loads
When planning an open-air event it is essenal to obtain current weather and wind informaon. When loudspeaker arrays are own
in an open-air environment, possible wind eects must be taken into account. Wind load produces addional dynamic forces acng
on the rigging components and the suspension, which may lead to a dangerous situaon. If according to the forecast wind forces
higher than 5 b (29-38 Km/h) are possible, the following acons 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 stac load in order to withstand any
addional 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 situaon for
persons in the vicinity of the own array.
- Stop the event and make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the array.
- Lower and secure the array.
SINGLE PINPOINT FOR
STRAIGHT SHACKLE
KPTAX2012P FLOWN PINPOINT

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Fly bar suspension and angle setup (centre of gravity)
The gure 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 soware
suggests the ideal suspension pinpoint taking into account this behaviour: x the straight shackle in this posion.
Note that the ideal aiming angle oen doesn’t correspond to the pinpoint: there is oen a lile dierence between ideal aiming
and real aiming and its value is the Delta angle: posive delta angle can be adjusted a lile using two ropes, negave delta angle are
self adjusted a lile because the cables weight on the back of the array. With some experience it’s possible to consider prevenvely
these required lile adjustments.
During the own set up you can connect the elements of the array to their cables. We suggest to discharge the weight of the cables
from the ying pinpoint by tying them with a texle bre rope, instead of leng them hang freely: in this way the posion of the
array will be much more similar to the simulaon produced by the soware.
Pin locking and splay angles set up
The gures below shows how to insert correctly the locking pin, always carefully check that each pin is fully inserted and locked in
the correct posion. Set up the splay angle between loudspeakers inserng the pin in the correct hole, please note that the inner
hole in the hinge top is for whole angles (1, 2, 3 etc.) while the outer hole is for the half angles (0.5, 1.5, 2.5 etc.).
CENTRE OF GRAVITY
KPTAX2012P FLY BAR FOR FLOWN ARRAY
press and
insert
release and
lock
95AXM014 LOCKING PIN

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< 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
0°~10°
0.5°~6.5°
0°
1°
2°
0.5°
2.5°
4.5°
6.5°
3°
1.5°
3.5°
5.5°
4°
5°
6°
7°
8°
9°
10°
LOCK PIN

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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 funconal, exible and safe, each system must be suspended or stacked using the KPTAX2012P y 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 acouscally and mechanically only using the aiming soware.
Coupling system in the front does not require any adjustment: using two locking pins, each loudspeaker box is xed to the previous.
The sloed bar in the back is inserted in a U-shaped frame which features a series of numbered holes. Sliding the sloed bar in
the U-shaped frame of the next loudspeaker and inserng a locking pin in one of the numbered holes, it is possible to adjust the
relave splay angle between two adjacent loudspeakers in the array column.
KPTAX2012P y 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.
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