Beta Three RA8 User manual

ED-B3-MA-080521-001
User Manual
Ra8
PEAK
SIGNAL
Ra8
AUX VOL
LINE VOL TRE
BASS
ACTIVE COAXIAL SPEAKER

SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN
CONTENTS
1
5
7
3
7
1
2
PRODUCT FEATURES
ACOUSTIC CHARTS
INSTALLATION
DIMENSIONS
SPECIFICATION
SPEAKER CONTROL PANEL
8
9
LIMITED WARRANTY
APPLICATION EXAMPLE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Ra8
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN
PRODUCT FEATURES
Two way full range active coaxial plastic speaker.
Computer aided design to optimism frequency and phase response.
One 8 inch woofer and one 3 inch paper cone tweeter.
HF/LF transducers are coaxially mounted sharing the same acoustic axis.
Suitable for full range sound reinforcement applications, also can be used as a floor monitor.
Suitable for monitoring, conference system, small touring performance etc.
Various installation possibilities by flying, stand or wall mounting.
The Ra8 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
110dB
65Hz-15kHz
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
8"/ 8 1
3"/ 8 1
8.5kg
10.5kg
323 271 397mm
374 321 453mm

PEAK
SIGNAL
Ra8
AUX VOL
LINE VOL TRE
BASS
ACTIVE COAXIAL SPEAKER
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Ra8
PEAK
SIGNAL
Ra8
AUX VOL
LINE VOL TRE
BASS
ACTIVE COAXIAL SPEAKER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
11
12
13
15
14
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
R8s POWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudio Manufacture Co.,Ltd
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
R8s POWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
Elder Audio Manufacture Co.,Ltd
S.N.
FRONT AND REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS
1. Over load indicator.
2. Signal indicator.
5. Treble tone control.
6. Bass tone control..
7. Speaker handle.
8. Safety locking screw for pole mount..
9. 35mm speaker stand mount..
15. Line level inputs(Left & Right).
Attention: Left input supplies signal to this
speaker, Right input supplies signal to either
Right line output (14) or speaker output (11)
when an additional passive or active speaker
is required for stereo mode.
14. Direct line level output.
13. AUX signal input, Mic line sensitivity controlled
by switch(10).
12. Power input socket and power switch
11. Ra8 Speaker output. To power passive R8s
for stereo mode. Signal from right input
channel only.
10. AUX input mic line switch.
Press button in for mic level, release button
for line level.
4. This is the volume control for the line level input(13).
Increase the volume by rotating clockwise and
decrease the volume by rotating counter-clockwise.
Adjust to appropriate volume.
3. This is the volume control for the line level input (15),
Increase the volume by rotating clockwise and
decrease the volume by rotating counter-clockwise.
Adjust to appropriate volume.
THEM AX.CONSUMPTION
POWER 220W
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEM AX.CONSUMPTION
POWER 220W
S.N.
~ 220V-230V 50/60Hz,T2.5AL

L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
Ra8
3
LRRL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
Ra8 Ra8
Ra8 Ra8
APPLICATION SAMPLE
In this application the right line input or right line output is not required.
1. Stereo mode . (long distance)
Signal source
2. Stereo mode .(short distance)
Signal source
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN

POWER(RMS):
150W
SENSITIVITY:
90dB(1m/1W)
IMPEDANCE:
8
NETWEIGHT:
6.5kg
R8s
PASSIVECOAXIALSPEAKER
Thisseriesofproducts are authorized to be produced by Elder
AudioManufactory with Germany computer aided design
softwareandtesting system according to IEC standard..........
INPUT OUTPUT
Ra8
4
Ra8 R8s
CTRL R OUT
LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN
L
R
MONO
LINE IN 5-6
MIC MIC MIC MIC
L
R
L
R
TYPE IN TYPE OUT
2-TRACK IN/OUT
L
R
MONO
LINE IN 7-8
L
R
PHONE
111222333444
STEREO AUX RETURN AUX SEND
L/MONO RLEFT RIGHT
MAIN OUT
RL R R R RL L L L RL
LR
1 2 345-6 7-8 EFFECT
UP
DOWN
DELAY
10
0dB
10
15
20
25
30
40
60
5
100
5
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
HIGH
12KHz
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
MID
2.5KHz
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
0
+15-15
LOW
80Hz
0
+15-15
55555
100
AUX /
5
PAN
+4
-10
GAIN
+4
-10
GAIN
+4
-10
GAIN
+4
-10
GAIN
+10
+7
+2
0
-2
-4
-7
+4
EFF
EQ
10 10 10 10 100 0 0 0 0
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
-10
-20
+48 V POWER
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
10
0
10
20
25
30
40
45
dB
MAIN MIX
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
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
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX LINE
MIC
R8s
PASSIVE COAXIAL SPEAKER
This series of products are authorized to be produced by Elder
Audio Manufactory with Germany computer aided design
software and testing system according to IEC standard..........
INPUT OUTPUT
Ra8 Ra8
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
R8s POWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
Elder Audio Manufacture Co.,Ltd
S.N.
3. Stereo mode + Mic signal.
APPLICATION SAMPLE
Signal source
Press this buttonto enter theMIC mode
4. Active + passive.
Console Signal source
The rear input panel for Ra8 Rear input panelfor R8s
THEM AX.CONSUMPTION
POWER 220W
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINEINLINEIN
LINEIN
LINEIN LINEOUT AUX
R8sPOWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudioManufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.
~ 220V-230V 50/60Hz,T2.5AL
SENSITIVITY:
90dB(1m/1W)
IMPEDANCE:
8
NET WEIGHT:
6.5kg
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN

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Ra8
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN
20
1 1 0
d B
1 0 0
9 0
8 0
7 0
6 0
1 00 1k 1 0k 2 0kHz
2 5 2.0
D eg
1 8 0.0
1 0 8.0
3 6.0
- 3 6.0
- 1 08.0
C LIO
20
1 1 0
d B
1 0 0
9 0
8 0
7 0
6 0
1 00 1k 1 0k 2 0kHz
2 5 2.0
D eg
1 8 0.0
1 0 8.0
3 6.0
- 3 6.0
- 1 08.0
C LIO
PHASE RESPONSE
FREQUENCY RESPONSE

1 00 1k 1 0k 2 0k40 Hz
1 2 0
d B
1 8 0.0
D eg
1 1 0 1 0 8.0
1 0 0 3 6.0
9 0 - 3 6.0
8 0 - 1 08.0
7 0 - 1 80.0
C LIO
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Ra8
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN
0
- 10
- 20
- 30
- 40
- 50
dB
0 .0
1 .3
2 .7
4 . 0 ms
1k 1 0k 2 0k
2 00 Hz C LIO
THD
WATERFALL
Frequency Response 2nd Distortion 3rd Distortion

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Ra8
271mm
397mm
323mm
SMS-YXSJ-Ra8-ED 3-EN
INSTALLATION
DIMENSIONS
Top view Front view
Side view Back view
ON
OFF
L R RL
LINE INLINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN LINE OUT AUX
R8s POWER
OUTPUT
LINE
MIC
ElderAudio Manufacture Co.,Ltd
220V~T2.5AL,50Hz/60Hz
THEMAX.CONSUMPTION
POWER220W
S.N.

Ra8
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
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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Ra8
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.
Ra8 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.
Ra8 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.
Ra8 Flying Hardware (including enclosure-mounted hardware and riggingaccessories) is
guaranteed against malfunctiondue to defects in materials orworkmanship for aperiod of one
(1) year fromthe date oforiginal purchase.Additional details areincluded in theLimited Warranty
statement.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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