d & b audiotechnik Qi1 User manual

Qi1
Manual (1.3 EN)

Symbols on the equipment
Please refer to the information in the operating manual.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage!
Contents
Safety precautions...............................................................3
Information regarding use of loudspeakers...............................................3
Qi1 ........................................................................................4
Connections.........................................................................................................5
Operation with D6 or D12.............................................................................5
Operation with E-PAC......................................................................................6
Dispersion characteristics.................................................................................7
Technical specifications.....................................................................................7
Manufacturer's declarations................................................8
EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)..............................................8
WEEE Declaration (Disposal)..........................................................................8
General Information
Qi1 Manual
Version 1.3 EN, 03/2008, D2044.E.01
Copyright © 2008 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH; all rights reserved.
Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place so that it is
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Safety precautions
Information regarding use of loudspeakers
WARNING! Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven at a high
level. Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of causing a sound
pressure level detrimental to human health. Seemingly non-critical
sound levels (from approx. 95 dB SPL) can cause hearing damage if
people are exposed to it over a long period.
In order to prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the
ground or when flown, please take note of the following:
When setting up the loudspeakers or loudspeaker stands, make sure
they are standing on a firm surface. If you place several systems on top
of one another, use straps to secure them against movement.
Only use accessories which have been tested and approved by d&b for
assembly and mobile deployment. Pay attention to the correct
application and maximum load capacity of the accessories as detailed in
our specific “Mounting instructions” or in our "Flying system and Rigging
manuals".
Ensure that all additional hardware, fixings and fasteners used for
installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate size and load
safety factor. Pay attention to the manufacturers' instructions and to the
relevant safety guidelines.
Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for visible
signs of wear and tear, and replace them when necessary.
Regularly check all load bearing bolts in the mounting devices.
CAUTION! Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when erecting and
transporting loudspeakers that they are nowhere near equipment and
objects which may be impaired or damaged by an external magnetic
field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m (1.5 ft) from magnetic
data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video tapes, bank cards, etc.) is
sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m (3 ft) may be necessary with
computer and video monitors.
Qi1 Manual (1.3 EN) Safety precautions - 1

Qi1
Fig. 1: Qi1 loudspeaker
The Qi1 is the installation version of the Q1 loudspeaker. It is
acoustically compatible with the standard road version differing only in
cabinet construction and mounting hardware.
The Qi1 is a passive two-way loudspeaker. It houses 2 x 10" LF drivers,
a passive crossover network and a 1.3" HF compression driver with a
toroidal wave shaping device to achieve a 75° x 15° (h x v) dispersion
characteristic. Its frequency response extends from 60 Hz to above
17 kHz. The two 10“ neodymium LF drivers are positioned in a dipolar
arrangement providing an exceptional dispersion control even at lower
frequencies, with the 75° nominal dispersion angle being maintained
down to 400 Hz.
The Qi1 cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an impact
resistant paint finish. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is covered
with a replaceable acoustically transparent foam that is then protected
by a rigid metal grill.
Four M10 threaded inserts on each side panel of the cabinet enclosure
are provided for attaching installation hardware.
NOTICE: Only operate Qi1 loudspeakers with a correctly configured d&b
amplifier, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker
components.
Weather resistant (WR) option
NOTICE: The WR option enables operation of loudspeakers in changing ambient
conditions, however it is not intended to enable permanent, unprotected
operation of loudspeakers outdoors.
- Provide an additional cover over the loudspeakers.
- Aim the cabinets either horizontally or with a downward tilt.
Cabinet design
Component Description
Cabinet Plywood to DIN 68705 Part III.
Equivalent to flame spread class 3.
Temperature range from –200° C to +100° C.
Wood joints Bonded waterproof to stress class D4.
Cabinet paint Two component PU paint
(seaworthy, chemical resistant and temperature
resistant to 110° C).
Screws Stainless steel (VA).
Driver cones Impregnated with silicone spray or coated.
Driver components/
Crossover network
The coil and pole plate are also treated with
silicone. The crossovers are sprayed with
silicone on both the solder and component
sides.
Qi1 Manual (1.3 EN) Page 4 of 8

Connections
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
passive
crossover
Fig. 2: Connector wiring
The Qi1 cabinet is fitted with a pair of NL4 connectors. All pins of both
connectors are wired in parallel. The Qi1 uses the pin assignments 1+/
1–. Using one connector as the input, the second connector allows for
direct connection to additional loudspeakers.
Installation loudspeakers with the weather resistant option are supplied
with a fixed cable (PG).
Cable type: H-07-RN-F 2 x 2.5 mm2/AWG 13
Standard length: 5.5 m (18 ft)
Pin equivalents of NL4 connectors and the fixed cable option (PG) are
listed in the table below.
NL4 1+ 1– 2+ 2–
PG Brown (+) Blue (–)
Operation with D6 or D12
The D6 and D12 amplifiers provide two setups (Q1 or Q1 line) for Qi1
cabinets (D12 from firmware V2.10). The selection depends on the
curvature of the array. Straight array sections (small splay angles)
extend the acoustical near field of the sources to a considerable extent.
These cabinets need a different tonal balance than cabinets used in
curved array sections. For this reason, both amplifier configurations are
used within typical Qi1 arrays.
Within the D12 amplifier the setups are available in "Dual Channel"
and "Mix TOP/SUB" mode.
Up to a total of two Qi1 loudspeakers can be driven by each D6 or
D12 amplifier channel.
In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures
up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel.
Select the respective controller setup Q1 or Q1 Line.
"Q1" setup
The Q1 setup (standard configuration) is used for Qi1 loudspeakers in
small arrays of up to 4 cabinets and in curved sections of larger arrays.
With more than two consecutive splay settings of 0°, 1° or 2° the "Line"
configuration should be used for the respective cabinets.
"Q1 Line" setup
The "Line" configuration is used for groups of four or more Qi1
loudspeakers which are coupled to form a straight long throw array
section where the splay angles to adjacent cabinets are 0°, 1° or 2°.
Compared to the standard configuration the mid/-high range is
reduced to compensate for the extended near field.
The transition from "Q1 Line" to "Q1" configuration within the array is
made according to the splay progression but may allow for certain
deviations due to the paired wiring of the cabinets.
Qi1 Manual (1.3 EN) Page 5 of 8

Controller settings
For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT, HFC and CPL can be
selected.
CUT circuit
Set to CUT, the Qi1 low frequency level is reduced. The Qi1 is now
configured for use with d&b active subwoofers.
HFC circuit
Fig. 3: Frequency response correction of
HFC circuit
Selecting the HFC (High Frequency Compensation) circuit compensates
for loss of high frequency energy due to absorption in air when
loudspeakers are used to cover far field listening positions.
The HFC circuit should be used selectively, only for those cabinets
covering distances larger than 50 m (160 ft). This guarantees the
correct sound balance between close and remote audience areas, whilst
all amplifiers driving the array can be fed with the same signal.
CPL circuit
Fig. 4: Frequency response correction of
CPL circuit
The CPL (Coupling) circuit compensates for coupling effects between the
cabinets; these effects increase as the length of the line array is
extended. CPL begins gradually at 1 kHz, with the maximum attenuation
below 400 Hz, providing a balanced frequency response when Qi1
cabinets are used in arrays of four or more. The function of the CPL
circuit is shown in the diagram opposite and can be set in dB
attenuation values between –9 and 0, or a positive CPL value which
creates an adjustable low frequency boost around 65 Hz (0 to +5 dB).
Operation with E-PAC
Selecting Q1 mode enables the E-PAC to drive one Qi1 loudspeaker.
LO IMP mode allows the E-PAC to drive two Qi1 loudspeakers with a
6 dB reduction of input level to the speakers.
The CUT and CPL settings are available. The characteristics of the CUT
and CPL settings are explained in the previous section "Operation with
D6 or D12 - Controller settings".
The E-PAC CPL circuit creates a 3 dB attenuation corresponding to the
– 3 dB curve shown in Fig. 4.
Qi1 Manual (1.3 EN) Page 6 of 8

Dispersion characteristics
The graphs below show dispersion angle over frequency of a single Qi1
cabinet plotted using lines of equal sound pressure (isobars) at – 6 dB
and –12 dB. The nominal horizontal dispersion of 75° is maintained
above 400 Hz.
Fig. 5: Isobar diagram Qi1 horizontal Fig. 6: Isobar diagram Qi1 vertical
Technical specifications
Fig. 7: Qi1 frequency response, standard
and CUT settings, single cabinet
Qi1 system data
Frequency response (–5 dB standard).................................................60 Hz ... 17 kHz
Frequency response (–5 dB CUT mode)...........................................100 Hz ... 17 kHz
Max. sound pressure (single cabinet, 1 m, free field) with D12.....................139 dB
Max. sound pressure (single cabinet, 1 m, free field) with D6.......................135 dB
(SPLmax peak, pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4)
Input level (100 dB-SPL/1 m)...............................................................................–18 dBu
Qi1 loudspeaker
Nominal impedance..................................................................................................8 ohms
Power handling capacity (RMS / peak 10 ms).......................................400/1600 W
Nominal dispersion angle (hor. x vert.)...........................................................75° x 15°
Components...................................................................................................2 x 10” driver
.........................................................................................................1.3” compression driver
....................................................................................................Passive crossover network
Connections...............................................................................................................2 x NL4
...........................................optional fixed cable (H-07-RN-F 2 x 2.5 qmm/AWG 13)
Pin assignments.................................................................................................NL4: 1+/1–
..............................................................................................Fixed cable: Brown+ / Blue –
Weight...............................................................................................................21 kg (46 lb)
308
[12.13"]
308
308
580
[22.83"]
410 [16.14"]
15
°
154
[6.06"]
60
[2.36"]
310
[12.20"]
310
310
204.5 [8.05"]
204.5 [8.05"]
Fig. 8: Qi1 cabinet dimensions in mm [inch]
Qi1 Manual (1.3 EN) Page 7 of 8

Manufacturer's declarations
EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)
This declaration applies to
- Qi1 loudspeaker Z0521
manufactured by d&b audiotechnik GmbH.
All production versions of this type are included, provided they
correspond to the original technical version and have not been subject to
any later design or electromechanical modifications.
We herewith declare that said products are in conformity with the
provisions of the respective EC directives including all applicable
amendments.
A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered from
d&b or downloaded from the d&b website at www.dbaudio.com.
WEEE Declaration (Disposal)
Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from
normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime.
Please dispose of this product according to the respective national
regulations or contractual agreements. If there are any further questions
concerning the disposal of this product please contact d&b audiotechnik.
D2044.E.01, 03/2008 © d&b audiotechnik GmbH
d&b audiotechnik GmbH, Eugen-Adolff-Str. 134, D-71522 Backnang, Germany, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]