Beta Three Ra12 User manual

ED-B3-MA-080710-002
USER MANUAL
Ra12

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CONTENTS
PRODUCT FEATURES
ACOUSTIC CHARTS
INSTALLATION
DIMENSIONS
SPECIFICATION
SPEAKER CONTROL PANEL
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LIMITED WARRANTY
APPLICATION EXAMPLE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Horn can be turned 90 .
PRODUCT FEATURES
Computer aided design to optimism frequency and phase response.
Two way full range active coaxial plastic speaker.
One 12 inch woofer and 34 mm compression driver.
HF/LF transducers are coaxially mounted sharing the same acoustic axis,
Wide dispersion: 90 40 .
Suitable for full range sound reinforcement applications, also can be used as a floor monitor.
Suitable for monitoring, conference system, small touring performance etc.
Suitable for monitor, meeting, large performance and so on.
The Ra12 is not water-resistant so please do not expose this speaker to rain or moisture.
6.35 unbalance
SPECIFICATION
Speaker system
Frequency response
Average SPL
Input mode
Power suppy
Net weight
Gross weight
Dimension
Packing dimension
~ 220V-230V 50/60Hz,T2.5AL
115dB
50Hz-20kHz
16.5kg
19.5kg
440 374 542mm
490 420 608mm
90 40
Dispersion(H V)
6dB
12dB
LF tone: 120Hz
HF tone: 6.3kHz
1V 10%
b.f=1kHz rated output power
20mV 20%
Input sensitivity: a.f=1kHz rated output power
The max. Consumption power 220W
Bass
Treble
Transducer
12"/ 8 1
34mm/ 8 1

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FRONT AND REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS
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R12s POWER
OUTPUT
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1. Bass tone control for the line levelinput (3). Increase
the bass tone by rotating clockwise and decrease the
bass tone by rotating counter-clockwise.
2. Overload indicator.
3. Line level input socket.
4. Signal indicator.
5. Line level input socket. Signal will betransferred
from this socket to socket (7) for outputting after it
is controlled by (8).
6. Signal output socket. Output signal.
7. Signal output socket. Transfer thesignal on line (3)
which is controlled by (1) to the signal input socket
of another active speaker. It is also the signal output
of AUX1\AUX2 which is controlled by (10) and (11).
8. Volume control for stereo (3)Land (5)R. Increase the
volume by rotating clockwise and decrease the
volume by rotating counter-clockwise.
Attention: Please firstly adjust the volume to Min.
when inputting and outputting signal, andthen adjust
to appropriate volume.
9. Treble tone control for the line level input (3). Increase
the treble tone by rotating clockwise and decrease
the treble tone by rotating counter-clockwise.
10. AUX volume control. Increase the volume by rotating
clockwise and decrease the volume by rotating
counter-clockwise. Be off at the Min. position.
11.AUX signal input socket.
12. Optional switch for microphone signal input and
line signal input. Press button in formicrophone
signal, release button for line signal.
13. Fuse.
14. Power input socket.
15. Power switch.
16. Power output socket for R12s.
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION POWER220W
ON
OFF
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz R12sPOWER
OUTPUT
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THEMAX.CONSUMPTIONP OWER2 20W
~ 220V-230V 50/60Hz,T2.5AL

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Signal Source
Signal Source
APPLICATION SAMPLE
Attention: Because LINE IN's R channel does not provide the power output, the signal should connect to
LINE IN's L channel when connecting few pieces speakers.
1.Stereo mode I. (long distance)
2.Stereo mode II.(short distance)

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Signal Source
In this situation two speakers can play signal in MIC and stereo together
APPLICATION SAMPLE
Press this button to choose the MIC
3.Stereo+Mic(one)
Ra12 R12s
R12s
COAXIALSPEAKER
CTRL R OUT
LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN
L
R
MONO
LINE IN 5-6
MIC MIC MIC MIC
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TYPE IN TYPE OUT
2-TRACK IN/OUT
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MONO
LINE IN 7-8
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PHONE
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STEREO AUX RETURN AUX SEND
L/MONO RLEFT RIGHT
MAIN OUT
RL R R R RL L L L RL
LR
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DELAY
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HIGH
12KHz
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MID
2.5KHz
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LOW
80Hz
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AUX /
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PAN
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GAIN
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GAIN
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GAIN
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GAIN
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EQ
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HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
12KHz 12KHz 12KHz 12KHz 12KHz
MID MID MID MID MID
2.5KHz 2.5KHz 2.5KHz 2.5KHz 2.5KHz
LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz
AUX / AUX / AUX/ AUX / AUX /
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN
EFF EFF EFF EFF EFF
EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ AUX
SEND
AUX
RET
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MAIN MIX
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EFF
SENT
REPEAT
PHONE LEVEL
+48V
LLEVEL R
PFL
2TK
2TK TO MIX
EFF TO MIX
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK
SING SING SING SING
SING SING
INPUT OUTPUT
SENSITIVITY(1m/1W):
95dB
IMPEDANCE:
8
NET WEIGHT:
15.5kg
4. Active + passive.
Console Signal source
Rear input panelfor R12sRear input panelfor Ra12
ON
OFF
R12s POWER
OUTPUT
Elder Audio Manufacture Co.,Ltd
THEMAX.CONS UMPTIONPOWER220W
~ 220V-230V 50/60Hz,T2.5AL

1 00 1k 1 0k 2 0k20 Hz
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE
PHASE RESPONSE

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WATERFALL
THD
Frequency Response 2nd Distortion 3rd Distortion
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HORIZONTAL DIRECTIVITY
The data of Ra12 horizontal directivity were collected by testing the speaker system in a big anechoic
chamber.
The scale is stepped by 6dB increment.
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The data of Ra12 vertical directivity were collected by testing the speaker system in a big anechoic
chamber.
VERTICAL DIRECTIVITY
The scale is stepped by 6dB increment.
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INSTALLATION
DIMENSIONS
Top view Front view
Side view Back view
374mm
542mm
440mm
84mm
135mm

Ra12
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
Do not open the cover to avoid the risk of electric shock caused
by high voltage parts in the product. Warranty exclude damage
caused by incorrect operation or installation of this product.
AVOID OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Take care that objects do not fall into this product.
Please make sure water or moisture does not enter
this product as damage will be caused.
Qualified personal should only open this product.
Please hold the plug when pull out or plug in the cord. Do not
pull out or touch the cord with wet hand, or it will cause the risk
of electric shock. Power supply cords should be routed so they
are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed on
or again st them. When removing the cord from a power outlet
be sure to remove it by holding the plug attachment and not By
pulling on the cord.
DO NOT DAMAGE THE POWER CORD
ABNORMAL STATUS
In the event of abnormal noise or working conditions
please turn off the mains power immediately.
Please refer to qualified person to check product.
WHEN NOT IN USE
Please turn product off and remove mains power.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
If manufacturing fault occurs during the specified warranty period from the date of original
purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced without charge by Elder Audio.
The Limited Warranty does not apply to:
(a)exterior finish or appearance;
(b)certain specific items described in the individual product data sheet or owner's manual;
(c)malfunction resulting from use or operation of the product other than as specified in the
individual product data sheet or owner's manual;
(d)malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse of the product;
(e)malfunction occurring at any time after repairs have been made to the product by anyone
other than Elder Audio Service or any of its authorized service representatives.
To obtain warranty service, customer must deliver proof of purchase of the product in the form
of a bill of sale or receipt invoice.
Ra12 Speakers and Speaker Systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. The
Limited Warranty does not apply to burned voice coils or malfunctions such as cone and/or coil
damage resulting from improperly designed enclosures. Additional details are included in the
Limited Warranty statement.
Ra12 Accessories are guaranteedagainst malfunction dueto defects in materials or workmanship
for a periodof one (1)year from thedate of originalpurchase. Additional details areincluded in the
Limited Warrantystatement.
Ra12 Flying Hardware (including enclosure-mountedhardware and rigging accessories) is
guaranteed against malfunctiondue to defectsin materials or workmanship for aperiod of one
(1) year fromthe date oforiginal purchase.Additional details areincluded in the Limited Warranty
statement.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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