Kramer SPK-C411 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
SPK-C411
Closed-back Ceiling Speakers
SPK-C412
Closed-back Ceiling Speakers
P/N: 2900-300188 Rev 1

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SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
4Your Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 4
5Installing the Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 6
5.1 Choosing the Best Location 6
5.2 Cutting the Ceiling Tile 6
5.3 Mounting the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Speakers 7
5.4 Painting the Speaker 10
6Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling Speakers in a Boardroom Setup 3
Figure 2: SPK-C411/ SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling Speaker 4
Figure 3: Closed-back Ceiling Speaker Schematic Diagram 5
Figure 4: Mounting the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 7
Figure 5: Plugging and Securing the Cable 8
Figure 6: Tighten the Mounting Tabs 9
Figure 7: Adjust Tap Selector (for SPK-C411 and SPK-C412, Respectively) 9

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SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 - Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
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Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SPK-C411 and SPK-C412
Closed-back Ceiling Speakers, which are ideal for the following typical
applications:
•Boardrooms •Presentation venues
•Conference rooms •Training rooms
•Educational classrooms •Hotel lobbies
The package includes the following items:
•A pair of SPK-C411 and/or SPK-C412 speakers
•Mounting kit
•This user manual
SPK-C411 and SPK-C412 are designed for indoor dry locations
and are suitable for use in air handling spaces (plenum spaces).
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables (such as the Kramer BC-2S) to
avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and
elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 away from moisture,
excessive sunlight and dust
To ensure that you obtain the best sound results, do not open the
housing of the passive speaker or the active speaker.
UL2043 – Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for
Discrete Products and their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling
Spaces.
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SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 - Overview 3
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3 Overview
The SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling speakers consist of a pair of high
performance closed back speakers. The pair can be mounted on the ceiling, as
well as via a ceiling mounting kit used to safely secure the speakers to the ceiling.
The speakers are defined in the following table:
Name Diameter [ " ] Impedance [
Ω
] Closed-back Depth [ " ]
SPK-C411 4 4 4
SPK-C412 4 8 4
Figure 1shows an example of how the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Closed-back
Ceiling speakers can be installed in a boardroom setup:
Figure 1: SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling Speakers in a Boardroom Setup

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4 Your Closed-back Ceiling Speakers
Figure 2defines the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412.
Figure 2: SPK-C411/ SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling Speaker
The following table defines the Closed-back Ceiling speaker hardware items (per
speaker pair) for each model in the series:
Description
A pair of
ceiling
speakers
(one shown)
Two grilles
(one shown)
Cutout
template
This table defines the ceiling mounting kit items:
Four
support
ring
screws
Two ceiling
support rings
(C-ring) – one
shown
Two pairs of
tile rails –
one of a pair
shown

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Each Closed-back Ceiling speaker is supported by a C-ring and two tile rails. The tile
rails prevent the speakers from falling if the tile itself comes out or falls apart, as
their ends catch onto the T-grid. When mounting onto the ceiling tiles, use both
supports. When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling, the C-ring alone is used to
reinforce the ceiling material.
Be sure that the tiles can support the speaker. Smaller sized tiles or
fiberglass-type tiles cannot support the weight of the speakers.
When this is the case, the speakers will need additional support.
Figure 3shows a schematic diagram of the Closed-back Ceiling speaker:
Figure 3: Closed-back Ceiling Speaker Schematic Diagram
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5 Installing the Closed-back Ceiling Speakers
This section explains how to install the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 closed-back ceiling
speakers, that is:
•Choosing the best place to locate your speakers (see Section 5.1)
•Cutting the ceiling tile (see Section 5.2)
•Mounting the Speakers (see Section 5.3)
•Painting the speakers (see Section 5.4)
5.1 Choosing the Best Location
Ideally, locate the speakers above the main listening area. Before doing so, be
sure that:
•The desired location is free of obstructions, such as electrical piping, AC
ducts or water lines, and so on
•There is enough space behind the mounting surface for the speakers
•The rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects
5.2 Cutting the Ceiling Tile
To cut the ceiling tile, do the following:
1. Remove the circle in the supplied template.
Keep this template for later use as a mask, as you may want to paint the speakers (see
Section 5.4)
2. Mark the opening in the correct location by tracing the hole in the template.
3. Cut out the hole according to the template or with a circular cutter set to the
appropriate cutout size.
Initially, you can cut a smaller area inside the marked hole just to be sure that the
space above the speakers is clear
4. Route the wiring from the amplifier to the speakers’ cutout holes, taking care
not to place them next to electrical wires or at least at a distance of about
two feet from an AC line.

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Do not nail or staple the speaker wires.
If you are mounting the speakers onto a ceiling tile, remove the ceiling tiles where
you plan to install the speakers. Use the template to trace and then cutout the
speaker hole over an empty box.
The closed-back ceiling speakers are supported by the ceiling mounting kit (two C-
rings and two pairs of tile rails; the tile rails prevent the speakers from falling if the
tile itself comes out or falls apart, as their ends catch onto the T-grid). When
mounting onto the ceiling tiles, use both supports.
Be sure that the tiles can support the speaker. Smaller sized tiles or
fiberglass-type tiles cannot support the weight of the speakers.
When this is the case, the speakers will need additional support.
When mounting onto a sheetrock ceiling, the C-ring alone is used to reinforce the
ceiling material.
5.3 Mounting the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Speakers
To mount the closed-back ceiling speakers, do the following:
1. Place the C-ring over the hole cut in the ceiling tile (on the “ceiling” side).
Place it around the hole so that the tabs are located in parallel to the tile
edges.
Figure 4: Mounting the SPK-C411 / SPK-C412 Closed-back Ceiling Speakers
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T-channel Grid
Support Ring
Screws
Ceiling Tile
Tile Rails
C-ring

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2. Place the tile rails on the tile and snap them into the two tabs on the C-ring.
Align the rails so that the ends extend over the T-channel grid.
3. Insert a screw through each tab on the C-ring to secure the rails.
4. Connect the speaker wires to the appropriate connector terminals:
PIN 1 and PIN 2 are connected internally and are positive (+)
PIN 3 and PIN 4 are connected internally and are negative (-)
Screw the hold-down screws on the connector until tight, using a small
screwdriver.
You can connect the speakers in the two following possible layouts:
Wiring in parallel: connect the wire pair of the subsequent speaker to
PIN 2 and PIN 3. When one input connector is removed, subsequent
speakers will remain connected (see Figure 3)
Daisy-chaining: connect the wire pair of the subsequent speaker to
PIN 1 and PIN 4. When one input connector is removed, subsequent
speakers will be disconnected (see Figure 3)
5. Plug the connector into the socket in the terminal cup of the speaker (see
Figure 5).
6. Run the wires through the wires’ opening in the input terminal cover plug
and then into the terminal block connector of the speaker.
Figure 5: Plugging and Securing the Cable
7. Push the speaker into the ceiling hole until the front baffle rim is leveled with
the ceiling.

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8. Tighten the mounting tabs by turning the screw counter clockwise (see
Figure 6).
The first quarter turn, rotates the tab outwards, and the following turns tighten the tabs
to the rear side of the ceiling surface
When tightening the mounting tabs, the tabs automatically turn outward,
thus clamping the speaker to the wall from its rear side.
Note: Do not over-tighten the screws. It may cause damage to both the
speakers and the surface.
Figure 6: Tighten the Mounting Tabs
9. If required, you can further secure the speaker by connecting the speaker
support ring to an independent secure anchor point.
10. Adjust each speaker to the appropriate tap setting before installing the grille
(see Figure 7).
Figure 7: Adjust Tap Selector (for SPK-C411 and SPK-C412, Respectively)

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11. Install the grilles to the speakers:
Push the grille fastener into the hole in front of the baffle
Press the grille into place until the front of the grille is flush with the rim
of the baffle
Check that the grille is securely seated
To remove the grille, insert two bent paper clips into the holes in the
grille and carefully pull it down. Repeat this around the perimeter of
the grille until it is completely removed.
5.4 Painting the Speaker
You can paint the speakers before or after they are installed.
When painting before installation:
•Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other light solvent that is
unlikely to damage the surface
•Spray with color by holding the spray can at an angle of 45°
When spraying the grille, take care not to clog the holes in the grille
as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the speakers.
When painting after installation:
•Use the circle that you cut out of the template as a paint mask
•After you finish painting, remove the paint mask
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6 Technical Specifications
SPK-C411
Audio and Power
DESCRIPTION: 2-way ceiling speakers with metal back can
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1/2" MYLAR dome tweeter
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: 4” Polypropylene cone with rubber edge woofer
IMPEDANCE: 4Ω
DISPERSION COVERAGE: 75˚- 100° @(2000Hz)
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 6000Hz
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 84dB SPL @1m, 1W
DIRECTIVITY FACTOR (Q): 5.7 (averaged 100Hz-10kHz); 6.8 (2kHz)
DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI): 6.5dB (averaged 100Hz-10kHz); 4.8dB (2kHz)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 75Hz to 20kHz
INPUT POWER: 30W RMS; max. 40W, continuous load (24hr) 30W
TRANSFORMER: 70V – 3.7W/7.5W/15W/30W
100V – 7.5W/15W/30W
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
POWER:
20W
INPUT CONNECTOR: Terminal block
Shipping and Installation
WEIGHT PER SINGLE SPEAKER: 2.75kg (6.06lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT (FOR PAIR): 7.9kg (17.42lbs) approx.
DIMENSIONS (OD): 25.1cm (9.88")
CUT OUT SIZE (MOUNT
DIMENSION):
22.3cm (8.78")
MOUNT DEPTH: 11cm (4.33")
ACCESSORIES: Ceiling mounting kit
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice at
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SPK-C412
Audio and Power
DESCRIPTION: 2-way ceiling speakers with metal back can
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1/2" MYLAR dome tweeter
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: 4” Polypropylene cone with rubber edge woofer
IMPEDANCE: 8Ω
DISPERSION COVERAGE: 75˚ - 100° @(2000Hz)
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 6000Hz
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 84dB SPL @1m, 1W
DIRECTIVITY FACTOR (Q): 5.7 (averaged 100Hz-10kHz); 6.8 (2kHz)
DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI): 6.5dB (averaged 100Hz-10kHz); 4.8dB (2kHz)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 75Hz to 20kHz
INPUT POWER: 30W RMS; max. 40W, continuous load (24hr) 30W
TRANSFORMER: 70V – 3.7W/7.5W/15W/30W
100V – 7.5W/15W/30W
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
POWER:
20W
INPUT CONNECTOR: Terminal block
Shipping and Installation
WEIGHT PER SINGLE SPEAKER: 2.75kg (6.06lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT (FOR PAIR): 7.9kg (17.42lbs) approx.
DIMENSIONS (OD): 25.1cm (9.88")
CUT OUT SIZE (MOUNT
DIMENSION):
22.3cm (8.78")
MOUNT DEPTH: 11cm (4.33")
ACCESSORIES: Ceiling mounting kit
Specifications are within a 10% tolerance and are subject to change without notice at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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P/N:
2900- 300188
Rev:
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SAFETY WARNING
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supply before opening and servicing