Hill Audio Andante V2 series User manual

RevA 06-2017

Welcome
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Clean only with a dry cloth. Unplug from AC supply before cleaning.
Do not use this product near water and avoid any exposure to water.
Before connecting this product to any AC supply, make sure to check whether the AC mains vol-
tage and frequency match the indication on the product and its packaging.
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nection, ground-fault (earth-fault) protection and overload protection.
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unused.
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to free air circulation and is not blocked.
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85% relative humidity.
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tructive mechanical impact nor present any risk of stumbling or other accident risk to people.
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damage to persons. Always start up at low volume settings and avoid prolonged exposure to sound
pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.
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Description
The Andante V2 series is a series of lightweight, highly portable bi-amplified active PA speakers with
an extremely versatile feature set for a broad range of purposes including bands, mobile DJs, confer-
ences and events. Using impact-resistant Polypropylene (PP) as the cabinet material and a high-
headroom hybrid class AB + class D amplifier, these speakers are both robust in their handling and
powerful in their performance. Adding precision transducers, they offer great sound with superb
dynamics and the flexibility to adapt to any application from speech broadcasting to music replay,
whether live or pre-recorded.
The Andante series consists of three different models:
SMA-1020V2: 10” | 2-way bi-amplified
SMA-1220V2: 12” | 2-way bi-amplified
SMA-1520V2: 15” | 2-way bi-amplified
The specifications for each model are available at the end of this user manual.
Setting up
A. Location
When choosing a location for the Andante V2 speakers, keep the following in mind:
During transport or setup, avoid touching the cones of the loudspeakers with any object or with
your hands, as this could cause irreparable damage. Do not remove the protection grille.
Avoid pointing microphones in the direction of the speakers, as this could result in annoying feed-
back which can damage the speaker drivers.
B. Position
B1. On the floor
Andante V2 speakers can either be positioned
upright (vertical) for general PA use or in a horizontal
position for monitor use. Make sure that the floor is
flat and even to avoid the speaker to tumble. Avoid
resonating floor positions for better sound.
Horizontal, 45° elevated
(monitor use)
Vertical
(general PA use)
B2. On a tripod.
The Andante V2 speakers are equipped with a 1-3/8 inch (35mm) stand
mount, to allow mounting on tripod stands. Make sure that:
The speaker stand is certified of being capable of supporting the weight
of the speaker.
The speaker stand is placed on a flat, stable surface and the tripod legs
are fully extended.
The speaker stand legs and any cables are out of the way of any per-
sons who may accidently trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker
system over.
Before lifting the speaker onto the stand, be confident that you can handle
the weight safely and without injury to yourself, others, or damage to the
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Operation
User Interface
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Voltage selector switch. The product shall be preset to the voltage of your location, but it is
recommended to check this before first operation. Available settings are 230V and 115V.
Power switch. Switches the product on and off.
AC inlet. Connect the supplied AC cord here.
Fuse holder. The fuse can be removed and exchanged by pulling out the holder tray. Switch the
unit off and disconnect the AC supply before doing so. Replace fuses only with same value and
rating. If the fuse blows a 2nd time, submit product for repair.
CH1 Audio input (IN1). This is an electronically balanced input for line level signals which
accepts male XLR plugs. CH1 (IN1) is the main input used for balanced signals e.g. from a
mixer.
CH1 THRU connector. This connector carries the same signal as the CH1 audio input (5) and
may be used to forward the input signal to other recipients.
CH1 Ground lift switch. In case of a mismatch between ground potentials of this product and
the feeding source, this switch may help by making the audio signal ground “floating”.
Channel level control (same for all four input channels). Turning this control completely coun-
terclockwise will reduce the respective signal to its minimum, while turning this control clock-
wise increases the volume of the respective signal.
CH1 signal overload indicator. This indicator lights up to signal potential distortion caused by
excessive signal levels. For best dynamic headroom, it is recommended to not exceed this
point, and to set the CH1 level control (8) to a position where this indicator only flashes occa-
sionally.
CH2 Audio input (MIC). This is an electronically balanced input for microphone level signals
which accepts ¼’’ TRS plugs. Note that this input does not offer phantom power supply and is
thus only suitable for dynamic microphones.
MIC tone blend control. This is a combined treble/bass adjustment for the microphone input
(10) and allows the sound to be adjusted to a “darker” setting (less treble, more bass) or
“brighter” setting (more treble, less bass).
High pass filter for CH2 (MIC) input. Applies an 80Hz 2nd order high pass filter to the input
signal. This helps to reduce low-frequency rumble which is easily picked up by microphones due
to handling noise.
CH3 (ST1) RCA Audio Input. This is a pair of RCA sockets to connect regular stereo audio
equipment. Note that this input is disabled when a connector is inserted into the CH3 (ST1)
TRS audio input (14). Also note that depending on the link mode switch (18), the stereo chan-
nels are either summed up to a mono signal and played by the internal speaker, or the left
channel of the source is played by the internal speaker and the right channel of the source is
sent out via the Link connector (17).
Functional Description
Andante V2 speakers offer a user interface which resembles a basic 4-channel mixer. Apart from the
main mono line input (CH1), a dedicated microphone input (CH2) and two stereo line inputs (CH3/4)
are provided. For the stereo inputs, it can be decided whether they are summed to mono and played
by the internal speaker or whether the left channel is played by the internal speaker and the right chan-
nel is sent to a 2nd speaker. Various filter options complete the feature set.
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CH3 (ST1) TRS Audio input. This is a 3.5mm TRS socket with switching contacts, meaning
that once any connector is inserted into this socket, the RCA input of CH3 (13) is disabled. The
3.5mm TRS socket is ideal for mobile player sources. Note that depending on the link mode
switch (18), the stereo channels are either summed up to a mono signal and played by the
internal speaker, or the left channel of the source is played by the internal speaker and the
right channel of the source is sent out via the Link connector (17).
CH4 (ST2) TRS Audio input. This is a pair of ¼’’ TRS sockets, providing a balanced stereo
input. The right channel socket is a switching type; as long as no connector is inserted into the
right channel, the right channel will automatically carry the left channel signal. If the signal
connected to this input is a mono signal, hence always insert this into the left channel socket.
Note that depending on the link mode switch (18), the stereo channels are either summed up
to a mono signal and played by the internal speaker, or the left channel of the source is played
by the internal speaker and the right channel of the source is sent out via the Link connector
(17).
CH4 (ST2) input impedance switch. Switches the input impedance to match high- or
low-impedance sources connected to the CH4 (ST2) input (15).
LINK output connector. This is a male XLR connector to supply a line-level balanced audio
signal to further Andante V2 series speakers. Note that the signal carried by this output
depends on the setting of the Link Mode switch (18), and refer to the explanations provided
there.
Link Mode switch. Depending on the setting of this switch, the signal presented on the Link
output (17) can either be the same as the mono sum of the internal channels, so that the
further speaker connected to the Link output (17) will carry the exact same signal; or it can
be set to carry the complementary stereo channel so that an external speaker connected to
the Link output (17) carries the right stereo channel while the internal speaker carries the left
stereo channel.
Main Frequency Range switch. Depending on the setting of this switch, the frequency band
below 120Hz is removed (switch pressed, satellite mode) or not (switch released, fullband
mode). Removing the frequency band below 120Hz can be sensible if the unit is operarted in
combination with a subwoofer. If no subwoofer is present, this switch shall remain released for
fullband frequency range reproduction. Note: indepenent from this setting, the LINK output
always works in fullrange mode.
Master volume control. This sets the total level of the mix created by the input volumes (8) of
CH1 (IN1), CH2 (MIC), CH3 (ST1) and CH4 (ST2).
Master Equalizer. This is a 2-band EQ, providing frequency response shaping to the master
signal.
Power Amplifier Protection Indicator. This LED will come on when the internal power amplifier
limiter is engaged, indicating that the maximum system level is reached. Decrease the signal
level until the indicator is off.
Power indicator. This LED indicates whether the product is switched on or off.
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Audio Player
(stereo)
Musical Instrument
Fullrange application for
conferences, fashion shows, background music
Satellite/Subwoofer application for
mobile DJs and bands
SUBWOOFER A SUBWOOFER B
Microphones
Audio
Mixer
First Subwoofer
Second Subwoofer (optional)
Andante V2 Speakers can be complemented
with subwoofers. In this application, the Link
Mode and the Main Frequency Range switches
need to be set accordingly:
Link Mode Switches: Set to MONO
Main Frequency Range Switch:
Enable (press) 120Hz HPF
Application examples A. Applications using an external mixer
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Application examples
B. Applications using the internal mixer
SPEAKER B
SPEAKER A
Single speaker application for
street performances, product presentations, worship
Dynamic
Mic* Audio Player
(stereo)
Musical Instrument (mono or stereo)
Multiple speaker application for
conferences, entertainers, larger presentations
The function of SPEAKER B
will depend on the setting
of the Link Mode switch on
SPEAKER A:
Link Mode Switch
MONO MIX (switch relea-
sed): both speakers will
play the same mono mix
signal.
STEREO (switch pressed):
Speaker A will play the left
channel of the stereo mix
and speaker B will play the
right channel of the stereo
mix.
* only dynamic microphones
are supported. No phantom
power for condenser mics
available.
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Technical Specifications
Block Diagram
Model SMA-1020V2 SMA-1220V2 SMA-1520V2
LF driver 10''/200W with 2'' VC 12''/300W with 2.5'' VC 15''/400W with 2.5'' VC
HF driver 1''/25W Polyester Diaphragm 1''/25W Polyester Diaphragm 1''/25W Polyester Diaphragm
LF amplifier (EIA/RMS) Class D (210W | 150W) Class D (345W | 250W) Class D (345W | 250W)
HF amplifier (RMS) Class AB (40W) Class AB (40W) Class AB (40W)
Amplifier protection Overtemperature, Signal Limiter Overtemperature, Signal Limiter Overtemperature, Signal Limiter
Power supply Switch Mode Switch Mode Switch Mode
Frequency response 55 Hz-20kHz 50 Hz-20kHz 45 Hz-20kHz
Max. SPL 122dB 125dB 126dB
Dispersion 120° x 60° 120° x 60° 120° x 60°
Size (Unit) WxHxD 327*490*300mm 385*576.5*346.5mm 467*708*407.5mm
Size single carton (SC) 385*565*360mm 465*650*385mm 520*790*490mm
Weight Unit | SC 11.5 kg | 13.5 kg 15.25 kg | 18.0 kg 19.75 kg | 24.3 kg
Order Number 1302011 1302111 1302211
Single Unit EAN-13 5060502920836 5060502920843 5060502920850
RED:
+6dB
LINE1
MIX BUS L
MIX BUS R
LINK OUT
Stereo/Mono Link Switch
HPF
@120Hz
18dB
Stereo Position
Mono
Mono
HI LO
ON
OFF
HPFEQ
THRU OUT
LEVEL
White:
Power
GND
LIFT
BAL
HIGH
CMRR
HPF
@80Hz
12dB
TONE
MIC BAL
+40dB
LINE2L
LINE2R
Note:
Line 2 is stereo RCA (unbal)
with auto-switching 3.5TRS
UNBAL
UNBAL
LINE3L
LINE3R
Note:
Line 3 is stereo 6.35TRS (Bal)
with auto-switching to L (mono)
BAL
BAL
MASTER
LEVEL
BAL
4-Band-EQ
Fixed
Active XO
24dB/Oct
INTERNAL HF
POWERAMP
BAL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
RED:
Peak
Limiter
INTERNAL LF
POWERAMP

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Connections
The Andante V2 series speakers use the below connector types, for which the pin assignment must
comply with the following specification. Always make sure to use good connectors and cables to
ensure proper operation. Balanced connections are to be preferred over unbalanced connections
where applicable and feasible. Avoid unbalanced connections exceeding 2m of cable length.
1-conductor shielded cable
(for unbalanced connections)
red
shield
2-conductor shielded cable
(for balanced connections)
red
shield
black
tip
sleeve
tip
sleeve
red = tip
shield = sleeve
red = tip
black = sleeve
shield = uncon.
3
1
2plug
side 3
1
2
cable
side
red = 2
black = 3
shield = 1
red = 2
shield = 1+3
2
3
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
cable
side
plug
side
red = 2
black = 3
shield = 1
red = 2
shield = 1+3
tip
sleeve
ring tip
sleeve
ring
red = tip
shield = sleeve+ring
red = tip
black = ring
shield = sleeve
tip
sleeve
tip
sleeve
ring ring
red = tip
shield = sleeve+ring
red = tip
black = ring
shield = sleeve
tip
sleeve
tip
sleeve
red = tip
shield = sleeve
red = tip
black = sleeve
shield = uncon.
XLR male
XLR female
6.35mm TRS-stereo
6.35mm TRS-mono
3.5mm TRS-stereo
RCA
CABLE Types
Structure Balanced
connection
Unbalanced
connection

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