K&F SONA 6 User manual
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Table of contents
1Introduction 4
1.1 Icons Used 4
1.2 About this Manual 4
2Product Description 5
2.1 Items Included 5
2.2 Components 5
3Safety Instructions 6
3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation 6
3.2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers 6
3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage 6
3.4 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety 7
4Wall and Ceiling Installation 9
4.1 Required Tools 9
4.2 Temporary alignment of the speakers 9
4.3 Outlet for Cable and Safety elements 10
4.4 Wall Mounting of the Speaker 10
5Stand Installation 12
6Proper Alignment of the Loudspeakers 13
7Wiring 14
7.1 Terminal assignment 14
7.2 Wiring Diagrams 14
7.3 Wiring Instructions 14
8First-time Use 14
9Directions for the 100 volt connection. 16
10 Dimensions (with Mounting Arm) 16
11 Measuring Diagrams 17
11.1 Coverage SONA 6 17
11.2 Frequency range SONA 6 17
12 Technical Specifications 19
13 EC Declaration of Conformity 20
14 Accessories 20
15 Disposal 21
15.1 Germany 21
15.2 EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 21
15.3 All Other Countries 21
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating
of the equipment and to allow your KLING & FREITAG SONA 6 system to achieve its full
potential read the user's manual carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the
SONA 6 speaker system. As the owner of a SONA 6 loudspeaker, you now have a versatile and
highly professional tool which, when operated properly, is a true pleasure to use.
1.1 Icons Used
Warning
This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in
serious health problems including potentially fatal injuries.
Caution
This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause
minor injuries or damage.
This icon marks instructions for proper use of the described products. Not following these
instructions may cause malfunctions or damage.
Tip
This icon marks information provided for simplified use of the described products.
1.2 About this Manual
© KLING & FREITAG GmbH. All rights reserved.
All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety
guidelines provided in this manual are based on information available at the time of
publishing.
We assume no responsibility for technical specifications, dimensions, weights, and properties.
All information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
All persons who use the speaker system must have this guide and all further information
for safe operations available to them during assembly, disassembly, and use. The speaker
system may neither be set up nor used until these user's manual has been read, understood
and kept readily available in site.
All KLING & FREITAG manuals are originally authored in German.
KLING & FREITAG spare manuals are separately available for order or can be downloaded
from our website: www.kling-freitag.de.
KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Junkersstr. 14, D-30179 Hannover
Phone +49 511 96 99 70, fax +49 511 67 37 94 (other countries)
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2. Product Description
2.1 Items Included
• Loudspeaker with integrated ball joint swivel arm for wall, ceiling or stand mountings
• User's Manual
• 4-pin Phoenix connector for the Phoenix socket on the speaker
• Grill dismantling tool
2.2 Components
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
6
10
9
11
1. Speaker enclosure, frame-reinforced birch plywood with structured finish
2. Clamp collar
3. Swivel arm with ball joint
4. Hexagon nut M10, 17 mm spanner
5. Long nut, hexagon, M10, black version: 16 mm spanner, white version: 17 mm spanner
6. Mounting plate with M10 bolt
7. Connection terminal cover with outlet for cable and safety wire
8. Safety eyelet for 5 mm quick link (quick link not included but available as accessory)
9. Phoenix connector
10. SpeakOn connectors
11. Grill dismantling tool
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3. Safety Instructions
3.1 Mounting the Speakers / Wall and Ceiling Installation
Warning
Have all installation works including suspension as well as wall or ceiling mount performed
by qualified event technicians or appropriately trained persons.
Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use
personal protective equipment at all times.
The technicians installing the speaker on site are responsible for and guarantee safe setup
and use.
Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending, aligning, or securing the systems.
Before installing, check the stability, strength, and materials of walls, ceilings, and boarding.
For example, use suitable rawlplugs for wall panels and make sure the strength is sufficient.
Be sure to tighten all bolts and screws to the specified torque.
Unless otherwise stated, use only KLING & FREITAG original parts for mounting the speakers.
Never use other parts (in particular, parts not made by KLING & FREITAG).
Make sure all fittings used are suitable for the task at hand and meet all relevant safety
requirements.
Ensure that all connections are secured against coming loose and that only authorized,
statically tested and correctly sized supports, mounting equipment, wire ropes and chains are
used.
Be sure to always visually inspect all safety-related speaker and accessory components
before use. If there are signs of wear, cracks, or deformation, etc., replace the affected parts
immediately. Visual inspection also includes checking all screwed connections of supporting
components.
The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given
safety requirements and legal regulations.
Fixed installations (stationary):
• For fixed installations without a safety element, secure the long nut and the M10 nut
from loosening. You can do this by using threadlocking adhesives or sealants.
Mobile installations (non-stationary):
• Always secure the speaker with a second independent safety device to prevent falling.
• To do so, use an approved safety rope with a 5 mm quick link on the safety eyebolt of
the speaker enclosure. You can get an appropriate quick link available as an accessory
from KLING & FREITAG.
3.2 Notes for Mounting the Speakers
Caution
Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the
speakers securely so that they do not fall. Please note that speakers can move as a result of
vibrations. To prevent them from falling from their mounted position, they must be secured
properly. Run the cables in a way that nobody can trip over them.
The stability of stacked systems (also valid for the use of stands and distance rods!) is
contingent upon the following stability requirement:
Stacked systems may not fall over even if they are inclined by 10° in each direction. If this
requirement is not fulfilled, then it is necessary to take steps to achieve compliance. Possible
measures include strapping it to an appropriate base structure or fastening it using safety
straps.
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3.3 Preventing Hearing Damage
Caution
Keep your distance from operating speakers. This equipment is capable of delivering sound
pressure levels in excess of 90 dB SPL, which may cause permanent hearing damage.
3.4 Protecting the Speakers / Operating Safety
In general, audio signals must not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles,
equalizers, effect equipment, etc. and should be indicated on this equipment. When a power
amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier should activate a clipping
warning signal. Power amplifiers can also be overloaded at the input circuit without the
amplifier signalling the clipping, i.e. when there is not sufficient headroom in the input
circuit. We, therefore, recommend turning up the power amplifiers all the way and adjusting
the level before the power amplifier in order to avoid overloading the input circuit. In any
case, the signal must be reduced as soon as it sounds unnaturally distorted.
Operations without CD 44 Controller:
• To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard, they should
only be operated with professional power amplifiers with a maximum rated output
power of 200 W @ 8 Ohm.
• If power amplifiers have power ratings lower than 100 W @ 8 Ohm, then it is
imperative that the amplifiers have clipping limiters. Alternately, you can also insert a
clipping limiter before the amplifier.
• To protect the loudspeaker from mechanical damage when high SPL is required a
highpassfilter of 24 dB/oct. at 60 Hz has to be inserted into the signal chain.
Operations with CD 44 Controller:
• For optimal performance and operating safety of the SONA 6 speakers we recommend
using the system controller K&F CD 44.
• When operating the loudspeaker with amplifers without clipping limiter and nominal
amplifier power less than 100 W requires to set a Limit Reduction of 3 dB for the K&F
CD 44 controller. You can find more detailed information about this option in the
K&F CD 44 hardware user's manual.
• The destruction of speakers and the risk of fire as a result of a very rare power
amplifier or speaker defect may not be avoided by the controller in any case.
For damage caused by
• overloading the speakers or
• using power amplifiers with other than the recommended maximum output power
we do not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage.
The following signals may damage the speakers:
• clipping power amplifiers
• permanent high-level signals with high frequency and continuous noise from feedback,
• permanently distorted high-level signals,
• noises, which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being connected,
disconnected or switched on.
Do not install devices in any of the following places:
• where the devices are permanently exposed to direct sunlight.
• where the devices are exposed to high moisture or rain.
• where the devices are exposed to strong vibrations and dust.
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Avoid damage caused by the speakers' magnetic fields
Speakers are permanently surrounded by a magnetic field, even when they are not
connected. Therefore, during transport and placement of the speakers, it is important to
ensure that there is a sufficient distance between the speakers and magnetic data media and
computer/video monitors (except flat panels).
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4. Wall and Ceiling Installation
4.1 Required Tools
• T25 Torx key
• 16 mm spanner (only black version)
• 17 mm spanner (2 x for white version)
• Mounting accessories for installation on walls or ceilings
4.2 Temporary alignment of the speakers
Tip
Loosen one or two of the three Torx
srews only. This way you can avoid
having to tighten an screw that got
covered by the Mounting Arm while
you aligned the speaker.
Loosen this screw(s) just enough so that
you can move the Mounting Arm with
some resistance. This will simplify the
final alignment of the speaker. This
will simplify the final alignment of the
speaker.
Align the loudspeaker arm as desired, and
then retighten the Trox screws that you
previously loosened.
Tighten the screws enough so that
the speaker reliably keeps its position.
Using excessive force to tighten
the screws can result in irreparable
destruction of the threads!
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4.3 Outlet for Cable and Safety elements
To connect the speaker and attach a safety element, you must open the cover on the rear side
of the speaker.
1. Loosen the screws on the cover on
the rear side of the speaker with a
T25 Torx key.
Remove the cover.
A
2. Connect the safety element to the
safety eye in the speaker using the
chain quick link.
Connect the speaker via the
Speakon plug or the Phoenix
connector.
First lay the safety element and
then the speaker cable in the
feedthrough slot on the cover. Speakon/
Phoenix
Safety
3. Place the cover back onto the rear
of the speaker.
Mount the cover onto the rear side
of the speaker.
The speaker is now prepared for
wall, ceiling or stand mounting.
Speakon/
Phoenix
Safety
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4.4 Wall Mounting of the Speaker
Warning
If people can move freely under the hung speaker, you must secure the speaker with a safety
element. The BGV (government safety organisation) C1 can only be fulfilled when using such
a safety device. Only when this regulation has been adhered to may the speaker be hung
over people and operated.
Without this securing, the safety level corresponds to DIN 18800.
1. As an alternative to the mounting plate, you can also mount the Mounting Arm with
other suitable 10 mm bolts. Make sure that you do not extend the lever arm of the wall
mount.
Screw the mounting plate onto
the wall or ceiling using all four
mounting holes. Choose fasteners
that are suitable for the wall or
ceiling material. After installation,
the mounting plate incl. speaker
must be capable of carrying the
6-fold of its own weight. Take
suitable measures to prevent the
screw connection from loosening
itself.
2. Attach the speaker so that the
ends of the threaded rods come in
contact.
3. Turn the long not onto the bolt of
the mounting plate by hand until
it touches the wall plate. Tighten it
slightly using a 16 mm spanner.
4. Screw in the counter nut M10 with
a 17 mm spanner against the long
nut while holding the long nut
tight with a 16 mm spanner.
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5. The speaker is now completely
mounted and connected tightly to
the wall.
Now adjust the speaker.
To do so, loosen the screws at the
ball joint arm, as described on page
9.
5. Stand Installation
To mount a SONA 6 speaker on a stand, you need the accessory Stand socket M10.
1. For stand mounting, you do not need the provided long nuts. Unscrew them from the
mounting arm and keep them for possible later use.
2. Turn the counter nut entirely onto
the thread of the mounting arm.
Place the stand adapter M10 on
the mounting arm and turn it just
before the counter nut.
3. Screw in the counter nut M10
against the [...] using a 17 mm
spanner.
4. Loosen the clamp screw on the
stand adapter and place the
speaker with the stand adapter
onto the top end of the stand.
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5. Make sure that the stand pole in
the stand adapter reaches up to
behind the clamp screw.
Tighten the clamping screw.
The speaker is now securely
connected to the stand. Now adjust
the speaker.
6. Proper Alignment of the Loudspeakers
Please note that precisely targeted speaker systems can significantly improve the acoustic
result. It is not possible to make generalities about the alignment of specific systems because
the room has a substantial influence on the signal and the audible result.
As a rule, the mid- and high-transducers of loudspeakers should be mounted above the
audience's face value, so that the sound distribution cannot be shadowed.
In many cases it is advisable to mount a loudspeaker higher, so that the sound will be
distributed throughout the room more evenly. Low standing systems result in a greater
difference in volume between front and back seats than higher standing systems.
To simulate the correct alignment of the speakers beforehand, there are various programs
such as ‘EASE’ or ‘Ulysses’. On the homepage www.kling-freitag.de, KLING & FREITAG
provides the simulation data for the speakers to be downloaded.
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7. Wiring
Warning
Speaker-signal currents are potentially hazardous to the human body.
When the system is in use, make sure that the connectors are secured against inadvertent
touch.
Always fully insert bared wire ends into the push connector or the Phoenix plug such that
bared parts of wire can not be touched.
For speakers with Phoenix connector the bared wire ends have to be accurately screwed into
the plugs.
7.1 Terminal assignment
SpeakOn connector Phoenix connector
-
1
-
2
-
1+
2+
+
IN
1
1 1
1
Pin 1 is parallel at all connections.
7.2 Wiring Diagrams
You will find all necessary pin diagrams for operations with the CD 44 Controller in the user's
manual of the CD 44! This applies for use with and without the K&F Subwoofer.
7.3 Wiring Instructions
• Before connecting your SONA 6 loudspeaker switch off all equipment and turn down
all level controls.
• Only use high-quality speaker cables with a sufficient wire gauge. The wire gauge
depends on the length of the speaker cable.
• For connections to the power amplifier inputs, please use 2-pin shielded microphone
cable (balanced) with high-quality connectors.
• Avoid creating ground loops.
• Be sure to note the pinouts shown in these user's manual.
• Make sure that the +/- polarity of the speakers at the amplifier is correct. When
simultaneously using power amplifiers from different manufacturers, be sure to use the
correct specific pin configuration. It may be necessary to modify the pin configuration
on the power amplifiers or on the connectors leading to them.
• Upon completing wiring, ensure that the connected speaker channels are working
in phase, for example, using a voltage tester. When the connected channels are used
simultaneously, you can identify out-of-phase statuses by bass cancellation or mid-
frequency signals (e.g. voices) that cannot be located properly.
• If several loudspeakers are connected, the signal can be linked through parallel
from one loudspeaker to the next. Please make sure that the total impedance of the
loudspeakers R(Ohm) is not lower than the minimal impedance indicated on the power
amplifier. 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... = 1/Rtotal
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8. First-time Use
• Switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls of the mixing console and the
power amplifiers.
• Wire the SONA 6 systems.
• Switch on the mixing console first, then the controller and the power amplifier. Always
use the before mentioned switching order. Otherwise switching noises may damage the
sound system.
• If there is interference, turn off all appliances in the reverse order and check all cable
connections.
• Successively turn up the individual power amplifier channels and send a signal with low
volume to the system. Check whether the audio is properly routed to the appropriate
speakers. Make sure no noise is heard through those speakers.
With controller: The SIGNAL LEDs of the CD 44 Controller will light up if the output
level is higher than -45 dB. Your system should now be ready for operation.
• Turning down the input level controls may not always prevent distortions in the input
section of the power amplifier, especially if this section has a relatively low headroom.
A clipping signal may not be displayed by the clipping indicator then! To prevent signal
interruptions or damages to the speakers, turn the level controls of the power amplifier
to the maximum position, if possible. Set the output level of the mixing console or the
controller to a level that doesn't overload the power amplifiers or decrease the limiter
threshold of the controller.
• When turning off the system, the input controls for the power amplifiers should be
turned down first followed by the power switches of the amplifiers. After that, the
other appliances can be turned off.
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9. Directions for the 100 volt connection.
KLING & FREITAG speakers with '100 V' option are fitted with high-quality transformers. This
serves to minimize loss of sound. Highly professional sound reinforcement results can be
achieved using '100 Volt' KLING & FREITAG speakers.
Reasons for choosing Speakers with 100 Volt Transformers:
• Reduction in conduction loss.
• Easy installation of a loudspeaker network due to simple parallel wiring. The sum of the
output power of the individual speakers (stated as VA = W) must not exceed the output
power of the 100 Volt amplifier.
• Speakers are galvanically isolated.
• Speakers can be integrated into existing 100 Volt systems.
10. Dimensions (with Mounting Arm)
228.1 mm
[8.981 inch]
120 mm
[4.724 inch]
383.4 mm
[15.093 inch]
32°
405.2 mm
[15.952 inch]
232.1 mm
[9.138 inch]
101.1 mm
[3.980 inch]
140 mm
[5.512 inch]
5 mm
[0.197 inch]
3 6 6 mm
[14 .4 09 in c h ]
33.1 mm
[1.303 inch]
70 mm
[2.756 inch]
50 mm
[1.969 inch]
# 5.5 mm
[# 0.217 inch]
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11. Measuring Diagrams
11.1 Coverage SONA 6
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11.2 Frequency range SONA 6
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12. Technical Specifications
SONA 6
Concept Passive 2-Way-bass reflex system
Operated with K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie, Lab.Gruppen IPD
2400, K&F SystemRack, K&F TOPAS, passiv at
linear Amps
Frequency range @-10 dB 65 Hz – 26 kHz (passiv)
86 Hz – 26 kHz (LCut mode)
60 Hz – 25 kHz (FR mode)
Frequency range -3 dB 80 Hz – 20 kHz (passiv)
106 Hz – 20 kHz (LCut mode)
65 Hz – 20 kHz (FR mode)
Coverage angle (nominal) 90° x 60° (hor. x vert.), rotatable CD-Horn
Nominal power handling 100 watts
program 200 watts
peak 400 watts
Max. SPL (1 m) 118 dB (SPL Peak/1 m)
Impedance nominal 8 Ohm
loudspeaker/channel see matrix
Components 8" low-mid chassis,
1" compression driver with 45 mm
Titanium diaphragm
Connection 2 x speakON® 4-pol. NL4MP (1+/1-),
1 x Phoenixbuchse (parallel)
Enclosure Design
Design enclosure out of Multiplex, highly
resistant structure paint (PU) in black or white,
safety eyelet for quick chain link, ball joint
mounting arm (104 mm) with mounting plate,
sunk-in, to the bottom faced and concealed
connectors, exchangeable front grille, rotatable
logo
Dimensions (H x W x D) 195 x 366 x 232 mm
Weight 6.8 kg
Color RAL 9005 (black) oder RAL 9010 (white)
Optional '100 Volt' mit 50/100/150 VA Ringkernübertrager
(13.9 kg), 'special finish in RAL colours'
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13. EC Declaration of Conformity
applicable to all products designated hereafter and distributed by KLING & FREITAG
GmbH including model variants unless these products have been altered afterwards.
Loudspeaker systems:
ACCESS B5
ACCESS B10
ACCESS T5/T9
CA 106
CA 205 *) **)
CA 1001
CA 1201 *)
CA 1215 -6/-9
CA 1515 -6/-9
GRAVIS 8 W
GRAVIS 12 N/W*
GRAVIS 12+ N/W/XW
GRAVIS 12+ N/W/XW AS
GRAVIS 15 N/W/XW
E 90 MK II
LINE 212 -6/-9
NOMOS LS CIN
NOMOS LS II
NOMOS LT
NOMOS XLC
NOMOS XLS
NOMOS XLT
PASSIO **)
PASSIO SUB 12
PASSIO SUB 15
SCENA 15
SEQUENZA 10 N/W
SEQUENZA 10 B
SEQUENZA 5 W
SEQUENZA 5 B
SONA 5 **)
SONA 6
SONA 8
SONA SUB **)
SONS SUB II
SW 112
SW 115D *)
SW 115E
SW 118E
SW 212E
*) These products are discontinued.
**) These systems are not covered by the Low Voltage Directive because of the rated
voltage used.
We declare that the designated product(s) are in conformity with the protection
requirements imposed by the following EU directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
Low Voltage Directive
Technical documentation for the assessment of
electrical and electronic products with respect to
the restriction of hazardous substances
(2004/108/EC)
(2006/95/EC)
(VDE 0042-12:2013-02)
The operating conditions specified in these user's manual must be met accordingly.
This declaration is issued under sole responsibility of the manufacturer:
KLING & FREITAG GmbH
Junkersstraße 14, D-30179 Hannover, Germany
Hannover, 30th March 2015 Jürgen Freitag
(Managing Director / CEO)
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