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INTRODUCTION
The AX800A NEO has been developed with total opmizaon of the speaker components in mind – from the lightweight woofer
cone materials with neodymium magnec core structure through to the tanium diaphragm used in the high frequency compression
driver with neodymium magnec core. They’ve been developed in close cooperaon with our supply partners, who act in many
ways as an extension of our R&D acouscs team.
Housing two eight-inch low frequency neodymium drivers, which are transmission line back-loaded for a signicant reducon in
low range frequencies at the rear of the speaker, the AX800A NEO delivers natural cardioid behaviour and therefore clean mid-bass
reproducon. This is especially important in prevenng the “boxy” mid-bass sound commonly obtained from regular bass-reex
enclosures, or the build up of excessive low-mid frequencies behind an array and on stage that can be annoying for performers.
For compleng the system the HF structure uses a 1.4-inch tanium diaphragm compression neodymium driver loaded by an
acousc transmission line waveguide providing natural sounding high frequencies. The components are arranged in a very compact
WTW driver conguraon, which lends itself to correct line array behaviour, providing wide and even horizontal coverage of any
venue or audience space.
The AX800A NEO is processed by 40bit, oang point CORE2 DSP implemenng FIR lters for a speakers opmal eq and phase
alignment, it is powered by high ecient CLASS D amplier modules, with a PFC regulated switch mode circuit for universal supply
allowing the maximum output power for any mains supply variaon. The output power is opmized specically to the drive units,
sharing 800 was between both woofers and delivering 400 was to the high frequency band.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM
System’s Acousc Principle
Line Array Element
Short Transmission Line LF Back Loading
Acousc Transmission Line HF Waveguide
Remote Controls PRONET control soware
Network protocol CANBUS
Amplier Type Class D amplier with SMPS
Frequency Response (±3dB) 85 Hz – 16.8kHz (Processed) Output Power 800W + 400W
Horizontal/Vertical Coverage
Angle 100° x 10° (-6dB) Mains Voltage Range (AC) 100 - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz with PFC
Max Peak SPL @ 1m 133.5 dB Consumpon* 360 W (nominal) 1200 W (max)
TRANSDUCERS IN /OUT Audio Connectors Neutrik XLR-M / XLR-F
LF Two 8” neodymium (200mm), 2” (38mm)
voice coil, 8Ω each, paralleled
IN /OUT Network Connectors ETHERCON® (NE8FAV)
Mains Connector PowerCon® (NAC3MPA)
HF
One 1.4” neodymium driver, 2.5”
(64mm) edgewound voice coil, tanium
diaphragm, 8Ω
Mains Link Connector PowerCon® (NAC3MPB)
Cooling Variable speed DC fan
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
Input Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced Dimensions (W x H x D) 600mm (23.6”) x 265.5mm (10.5”) x
516mm (20.3”)
Input Sensivity +4 dBu / 1.25 V Enclosure Material Polypropylene
Signal Processing
CORE2 processing, 40bit oang
point SHARC DSP, 24 bit AD/DA
converters
Rigging system
Front Suspension Aluminium Fast Link structure
Direct access Controls
4 Presets (Standard/Long Throw/Down
Fill-Single Box, User), Network Terminaon,
GND Link.
Back Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Net Weight 22.5 Kg (49.6 lbs)
* Nominal consumpon is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12 dB, this can be considered a standard music program.
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ...........................4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................4
MECHANICAL DRAWING ....................5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................5
SPARE PARTS ..............................5
I/O AND CONTROL OPERATIONS ..............6
MAINS IN .................................6
MAINS OUT ...............................6
INPUT ...................................6
LINK .....................................6
ON ......................................6
SIGN/LIMIT ...............................7
GND LIFT .................................7
PRESET BUTTON ...........................7
PRESET USING EXAMPLE:
INSTALLATION IN A THEATRE WITH BALCONY ....8
NETWORK IN/OUT .........................8
TERMINATE ...............................8
PRONET AX - OPERATION ....................8
PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3 .......10
BASIC INSTALLING OPERATION ..............10
FLY BARS AND ACCESSORIES ................12
STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPTAX800L. . . . . . . . . . . 14
STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPAX8 POLE ADAPTER . 15