d & b audiotechnik Qi10 User manual

Qi10
Manual (1.2 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
Qi10 .....................................................................................4
Connections.........................................................................................................5
Operation with D6 or D12.............................................................................5
Operation with E-PAC......................................................................................6
Dispersion characteristics.................................................................................7
Technical specifications.....................................................................................8
Altering the HF horn dispersion.....................................................................8
Arraying Qi10 cabinets...................................................................................9
Manufacturer's declarations.............................................10
EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)...........................................10
WEEE Declaration (Disposal).......................................................................10
General Information
Qi10 Manual
Version 1.2 EN, 03/2008, D2046.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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Telephone [phone], Fax [phone]
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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.
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Safety precautions - 1

Qi10
Fig. 1: Qi10 loudspeaker
The Qi10 is the installation version of the Q10 loudspeaker. It is
acoustically compatible with the standard road version differing only in
cabinet construction and mounting hardware.
The Qi10 is a 110° x 40° passive two-way loudspeaker. It houses 2 x
10" LF drivers and a 1.3" HF compression driver with a rotatable CD
horn and a passive crossover network. Its frequency response extends
from 60 Hz to above 17 kHz. The two 10“ neodymium LF drivers are
positioned in a dipolar arrangement providing exceptional vertical
dispersion control even at lower frequencies.
The Qi10 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 Qi10 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.
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Page 4 of 10

Connections
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
passive
crossover
Fig. 2: Connector wiring
The Qi10 cabinet is fitted with a pair of NL4 connectors. All pins of both
connectors are wired in parallel. The Qi10 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
Select the controller setup Q10.
Within the D12 amplifier this is available in "Dual Channel" and "Mix
TOP/SUB" mode.
Up to a total of two Qi10 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.
Controller settings
For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT, HFA and CPL can be
selected.
CUT circuit
Set to CUT, the Qi10 low frequency level is reduced. The Qi10 is now
configured for use with d&b active subwoofers.
HFA circuit
-5
0
5
10
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
20 100 1k 10k 20k
Fig. 3: Frequency response correction of
HFA circuit
In HFA mode (High Frequency Attenuation), the HF response of the
Qi10 system is rolled off. The HFA circuit provides a natural, balanced
frequency response when a unit is placed close to listeners in near field
or delay use.
High frequency attenuation begins gradually at 1 kHz, dropping by
approximately 3 dB at 10 kHz. This roll-off mimics the decline in
frequency response experienced when listening to a system from a
distance in a typically reverberant room or auditorium.
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Page 5 of 10

CPL circuit
Fig. 4: Frequency response correction of
CPL circuit
The CPL (Coupling) circuit compensates for effects between the cabinets
when building closely coupled arrays. CPL begins gradually at 1 kHz,
with maximum attenuation below 400 Hz, providing a balanced
frequency response when Qi10 cabinets are used in arrays of two 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 Q10 mode enables the E-PAC to drive one Qi10 loudspeaker.
LO IMP mode configures the E-PAC to drive a maximum of two Qi10
loudspeakers with a 6 dB reduction in input level to the loudspeakers.
For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT and CPL can be selected. 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.
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Page 6 of 10

Dispersion characteristics
The graphs below show dispersion angle over frequency of a single
Qi10 cabinet plotted using lines of equal sound pressure (isobars) at
– 6 dB and –12 dB.
Fig. 5: Isobar diagram Qi10 horizontal,
standard setup
Fig. 6: Isobar diagram Qi10 vertical,
standard setup
Horizontal setup with the horn rotated
Note: Please note that in the standard upright configuration the Qi10 has a
very accurate 110° horizontal constant directivity behavior that is
maintained down to approximately 800 Hz, see Fig. 5.
This performance differs considerably when the cabinet is deployed
horizontally with the horn rotated. Fig. 7 illustrates this and clearly
shows the narrowing of the horizontal dispersion below 1 kHz as a
result of the dipolar arrangement of the low drivers. As a result of this
effect, extreme care should be taken to ensure adequate coverage is
obtained, when the Qi10 is configured in this manner.
Fig. 7: Isobar diagram Qi10 horizontal,
horizontal setup with the horn rotated
Fig. 8: Isobar diagram Qi10 vertical,
horizontal setup with the horn rotated
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Page 7 of 10

Technical specifications
Fig. 9: Qi10 frequency response, standard
and CUT settings
Qi10 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 ...................137 dB
Max. sound pressure (single cabinet, 1 m, free field) with D6 ......................133 dB
(SPLmax peak, pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4)
Input level (100 dB-SPL/1 m)...............................................................................–17 dBu
Qi10 loudspeaker
Nominal impedance..................................................................................................8 ohms
Power handling capacity (RMS / peak 10 ms).......................................400/1600 W
Nominal dispersion angle (hor. x vert.).........................................................110° x 40°
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. 10: Qi10 cabinet dimensions in mm [inch]
Altering the HF horn dispersion
Fig. 11: Horn dispersion label
The Qi10 HF horn has a square flange allowing it to rotate through
90°.
To rotate the horn the front grill needs to be removed.
Tools required: 3 mm Allen key (Torque wrench).
1. Undo the six countersunk Allen screws that hold the front grill
in place and remove the front grill.
2. Undo the four countersunk Allen screws of the horn.
3. Rotate the horn through 90° - Fig. 11.
4. Refit the horn and tighten the four screws of the horn to a
torque of 2 Nm.
5. Refit the front grill and tighten the six screws to a torque of
2 Nm.
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Page 8 of 10

Arraying Qi10 cabinets
Horizontal array of Qi10 cabinets
The horizontal angle between adjacent Qi10 cabinets can be set to
between 60° and 90°. The most even energy distribution is achieved
with 75°.
Vertical array of Qi10 cabinets
The vertical angle between adjacent Qi10 cabinets can be set to
between 20° and 40°. The most even energy distribution is achieved
with 35°. Smaller angles between the cabinets will give a smaller
coverage area but will produce higher sound pressure on the center
axis of the array.
Qi10 used in line array columns with Qi1s and Qi-SUBs
The Qi10 with the horn rotated can be positioned at the bottom of a
Qi1 line array column to extend the near field coverage horizontally
and vertically, if required.
Qi10 Manual (1.2 EN) Page 9 of 10

Manufacturer's declarations
EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)
This declaration applies to
- Qi10 loudspeaker Z0528
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.
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.
D2046.E.01, 03/2008 © d&b audiotechnik GmbH
d&b audiotechnik GmbH, Eugen-Adolff-Str. 134, D-71522 Backnang, Germany, Phone [phone], Fax [phone]