Lynx Ionic Series User manual

USER MANUAL
Lynx Pro Audio S.L.
Valencia, Spain - www.lynxproaudio.com - [email protected]
Ionic series
IONIC-50
IONIC-12S
V.21.04

Manufacturer
CE CERTIFICACTION, EUROPEAN PRODUCT
IONIC-50
LYNX Pro Audio S.L.
Calle 1 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
E-46220 Picassent (Valencia)
This user guide is property of Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Any reproduction of this manual, by any means is strictly
prohibited. Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.
IONIC-12S

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the recommended installation procedure for the Ionic-50 in combination with the
subwoofers Ionic-12S.
The Ionic series is Lynx Pro Audio’s answer to light, portable and permanent column speakers. The Ionic
series comprise two full-range modular columns (Ionic-100 and Ionic-50), one small coaxial cabinet (Ionic-
5CX) and two subwoofers (Ionic-18S and Ionic-12S).
The columns are very low prole, versatile, aesthetically pleasing and are designed for reverberant
installations where intelligible, clear voice reproduction is paramount and where a low prole, discreet
column is required. They are very easy to install and can be done so either horizontally or vertically.
The full range columns can be powered from the active subwoofers and also offer various preset
congurations from the integrated DSP.
Please note that a wide range of mounting accessories is available.
CONTENTS
• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
• SYSTEM OVERVIEW
IONIC-50 5
IONIC-12S 6
BACK PANEL 7
• CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS 8
ACOUSTIC CENTRE 9
CONNECTION EXAMPLE PRESET 1 10
CONNECTION EXAMPLE PRESET 2 11
CONNECTION EXAMPLE PRESET 3 12
• CONFIGURING THE DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR 13
• ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM 15
• RAINBOW 3D ACOUSTIC SIMULATION SOFTWARE 16
• WALL INSTALLATION 17
• HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES 18
• CERTIFICATIONS AND GUARANTEE 19

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Before starting to use this device, please read this instruction manual carefully.
Keep these instructions in the place where the equipment will be used and with easy access to them.
• Electrical appliance
The exclamation mark within a triangle identies the presence of electricity. Use the system carefully without wet
hands or feet. Avoid installing the speaker in wet or excesivelly humid places. Do not place material that contains
liquid on or near the unit. Avoid dripping or splashing water or any liquid over the unit. Regularly check the condition
of the cables and make sure these are not being walked on or pinched. Connect the speaker to bipolar, earthed
mains. The mains plug must be connected to the appropriate protection (fuse or breaker). Connection to any other
type of mains could result in an electrical shock and violate local electrical codes.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CONNECTORS UNDER LOAD.
•Heavy equipment
Apply back protection when using the system. Avoid loading and unloading at heights.
•Electrical shock risk
The diagonal mark within a triangle identies the presence of dangerous voltage.
Do not open or handle the interior of the box. These parts are not to be adjusted by the user. For maintenance and/
or repair please go to an authorized service centre.In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect from
AC before plug in or unplugging Audio signal cables. Reconnect to AC only if all signal connections are made and
secured. Never manipulate the ground type plug provided.
The AC mains plugs should always remain accessible for operation.
Unplug the loudspeaker during storms or when it’s being used for a long time.
•Hearing damage risk
These systems can reproduce large quantities of sound pressure which can damage hearing. Take precautions if
you are going to be near them for extended amounts of time and do not get too close.
•Hanging / Flying
Do not hang the cabinets from the handles or from any other part other than the designated hanging point. When
ying this system please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully. Never exceed the maximum
safe working loads or ignore the instructions included within this manual. Use Only ying accessories provided by
Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Rigging must be always carried out by professionals.
•Delicate Material
Please ensure no foreign object or water enters the speaker. Only clean the unit with dry cloths. Do not use solvents.
•Overheating / Fire risk
To reduce the risk of the speaker over heating, avoid direct contact with sunlight. Avoid placing the unit close to heat
inducing objects such as radiators. Do not cover the equipment in use and do not block any ventilation openings.
Do not put naked ame, such as lighted candles, close or on top of the unit.
•Electromagnetic and interferente emissions
Avoid placing objects which through electromagnetic waves can damage the unit, such as mobile phones, lap tops,
magnetic strip cards etc.
This system complies with normatives EN 55103-1 (1)
EN 55103-2 (2)
(1) This device may not cause harmful interferences.
(2) This device may receive interference including interferences that may cause undesired working.
•IMPORTANT NOTE
This Equipment must be used in accordance with these instructions and by trained professional personnel only.
This equipment should not be used in places with extreme tropical climates. Don’t expose this apparatus to extreme
humidity and or temperature values.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
• Technical Data:
Components: 6 x 3” speaker with 0.75” voice coil
Frequency range: 150 Hz – 20 KHz (-10dB)
Frequency response: 180 Hz – 18 KHz (± 3dB)
Sensivity 97 dB (1W@1m)
Max SPL / Peak: 119 dB - 125 dB peak
Coverage: 15º ± 5º V x 100º H
Power: 150 W (300 W program, 600 W peak)
Nominal impedance: 32 Ω
Connectors: 2 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MP
Finish: Epoxy paint / bespoke pattern
Material: 1.5 mm stainless steel
Dimensions: 502 x 89 x 117 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 4.4 Kg (9.7 lbs)
•Ionic-50
The Ionic-50 is an ultra-compact passive column speaker. Consists of 6 x 3” (0.75” voice coil) neodymium
transducers. 15º +/- 5º vertical coverage. 119dB SPL.
• Ionic-50 measurements • Ionic-50 column back panel
Input Speakon +1/-1
Loop thru
Installation kit
xing points
Installation kit
xing points
Input Speakon +1/-1
Loop thru

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• Ionic-12S
The Ionic-12S is a powered subwoofer enclosure. It uses 1 x 12” (3” voice coil) neodymium transducers
offering an ultra compact subwoofer enclosure with 127dB SPL. The power module (Class D with
switching power supply) includes a Digital Signal Processor which offers different presets to cover a
wide range of sound applications complementing the column speakers.
• Technical Data:
Components:
• LF: 1 x 12” speaker with 3” voice coil
Frequency range: 40 Hz – 250 Hz (-10dB)
Frequency response: 46 Hz – 250 Hz (± 3dB)
Max SPL / Peak: 127 dB
Coverage angle: Omnidirectional
Power amplier: 1400W Class D with switching power supply & PFC
LF amplier:1 x 700W
Speaker output amplier: 1 x 700 W @ 8 Ω
Processing: 48 KHz / 56 bit double precision DSP
Control: User control interface with LCD
Control connections: Ethernet (OCS) optional / USB (DSP programming)
AC Power: 85 – 270V. 50/60 Hz with PFC
AC Connectors: 16A Neutrik powerCon TRUE1 with looping output
Finish: Polyurea coating, high grade resistant paint
Material: 15 mm Premium birch plywood
Dimensions: 407 x 440 x 520 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 23 kg (50.6 lbs)
• Ionic-12S measurements

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BACK PANEL
TheIonic-50columnsarepoweredfromtheactivesubwoofersIonic-12S.Inthefollowingdrawingyoucansee
the back panel of the Ionic-12S, which includes the power amplications and the digital signal control board.
From the sub unit back panel you can also select various preset congurations using the LCD display and
digital control buttons. You can see how to congure the cabinet DSP options on page 13.
* Available when the user has requested the cabinets to be supplied with the Ethernet Module kit.
USB connection
LCD display &
digital control
Signal Input
Signal Output
Output power
speakon +1/-1 Main input Main link
* Ethernet
OPTIONAL

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CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS
XLR AEREAL CONNECTORS
OUTPUTS
1.- EARTH
2.- LIVE (+)
3.- LIVE (-)
INPUTS
1.- EARTH
2.- LIVE (+)
3.- LIVE (-)
XLR SOCKET CONNECTORS
SOCKET POWERCON TRUE1
CAUTION: Do not connect
or disconnect the AC Power
connectors under load.
NAC3FX-W
NAC3MX-W

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• ACOUSTIC CENTRE
When mounting an ionic column is essential to understand that the height of the unit above the oor level is
extremely critical. The correct operational height is the height of the ionic’s “acoustic centre”. The acoustic
centre of the Ionic-50 is located between the four speakers of the top.
When two Ionic-50 columns have to be used to form one column then the upper column must be placed
upside down, so its acoustic centre is in touch with the acoustic centre of the above cabinet. Note that the
Lynx round logo indicates which way is up, so you can see when a column is upside down, when you see that
the round logo of the cabinet is at the top of the column, and the L is inverted.
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS
These four speakers are the full
range section of the column.
This is the acoustic centre of the
system.
ACOUSTIC CENTRE
Column placed upside
down,theroundlogois
atthetopofthecabinet
and the L is inverted
Column in its normal
position, the round
logowiththeLisatthe
bottom of the cabinet

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• CONNECTION EXAMPLE (mono channel): Ionic-50 + one Ionic-12S PRESET 1
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS
ACOUSTIC CENTRE
Speakon
+1/-1
Connect to
power output
Speakon
+1/-1
Connect to
power input

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• CONNECTION EXAMPLE (mono channel): 2 Ionic-50 + 1 Ionic-12S PRESET 2
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS
ACOUSTIC CENTRE
Speakon
+1/-1
Connect to
power output
Speakon
+1/-1
Speakon
+1/-1
Speakon
+1/-1
Connect to
power input
Cabinet placed
upside down
Connect to
power input

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• CONNECTION EXAMPLE (mono channel): 4 Ionic-50 + 1 Ionic-12S PRESET 3
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS
Connect to
power output
Connect to
power input
Connect to
power input
Connect to
power input
Connect to
power input

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CONFIGURATION PANEL
On the subwoofer ionic-12S back panel you will see 3 buttons and an information screen, on which you can
read the established parameters and information such as amplication module temperature, input signal
level and name of the current preset (Fig1).
If changes are not made the display will automatically dim to save energy and avoid unnecessary light in
situations where light is not wanted. To re-activate the light simply press the OK button.
Fig 1
From the buttons below the display you can change the preset or select the input digital or analog. You can
see how to proceed on next page.
For Ionic systems you can nd different preset congurations in mono and stereo.
You can change the EQ of any preset but this change will not be saved in the preset, therefore as soon as you
change preset the EQ will be restarted. For example, if you want to use PRESET 1 but you prefer to change
the EQ, you connect the cabinet to your computer via USB or Ethernet and introduce the EQ changes using
the Online Control System software. Then you will be able to use your own EQ in PRESET 1 day after day only
if you don’t change to another preset. Once you change the preset the DSP restarts with the manufacturer
settings. So if you change from PRESET 1 to PRESET 2 and then come back to PRESET 1 you will nd that
the PRESET 1 has the manufacturer’s EQ again.
Note:
You must apply the desired conguration in each Ionic-18S cabinet and requires electrical power to work.
SELECT THE INPUT: DIGITAL OR ANALOG
This selection is only available when the user has requested the cabinets to be supplied with the Digital input
kit. There are four input options: Analog / Digital L / Digital R / Digital L+R
To select the input mode just press the OK button (3) and the up button (1), both at the same time but pressing
the OK button rst. Then you can select one of the four options using the up button (1).
To conrm your selection press OK (3) until the progress bar nishes.
The display will show an inverted D (digital) or an inverted A (analog) so you can always know if the input is
digital or analog.
2 31
Inverted D
indicates digital

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SELECT AND RUN PRESET
To change the preset conguration (see Fig 2) just press the up button (1) and down button (2) until you see
the title and preset number required and once found press OK (3) until the progress bar nishes (Fig 3). The
display will indicate “Loading DSP” (Fig 4)
Fig 3 Fig 4
1 2 3
Fig 2
Note:
In case of a power cut, the DSP will save its last conguration when restarted.

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ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM
• Who is it for?
Users of Self powered DSP incorporated Lynx Pro Audio Cabinets where the user has requested the cabinets
be supplied with the Ethernet Module kit.
• What is it for?
Obtain detailed information of cabinet behaviour and monitor the cabinet/s in real time. You can change the
preset, gain, mute, polarity and phase. You can also activate the air absorption compensation and select the
«SOLO» mode.
• How does it work?
Via Ethernet (cable or wireless). Once installed, the O.C.S. software automatically detects all the cabinets
connected to the network and displays them in the O.C.S. window on the users PC.
• What does it show?
As well as displaying the cabinet model and IP address the O.C.S will be monitoring in real time and the user
will be able to view RMS levels, Input clip, power module temperature, compression levels, air absorption
compensation and cabinet angulation.

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RAINBOW 3D Acoustic Prediction Software
Lynx Pro Audio’s R&D department is working on Rainbow 3D, a new acoustic simulation software with dynamic
3D features. With a sophisticated design, Rainbow 3D stands out for its speed, being able to provide a simulation
in just a few seconds. It also provides algorithms for beam steering and optimizing the listening area.
• Designed from scratch by professionals
Rainbow 3D has been programmed from scratch by Lynx Pro Audio engineers, using new programming procedures
that achieve an effective simulation with really low calculation time.
• Multiple listening zones
The program can simulate all Lynx Pro Audio’s acoustic enclosures located in a 3D space, including the classic
side, top and front views. It can also dene multiple listening zones and allows offset positioning and symmetry.
Blueprint images, textures and PNG format pictures can be imported.
• Unlimited sound sources
Allows the acoustic simulation for an unlimited number of sound sources and audio systems. You can place as
many systems (subwoofers, line arrays, columns and individual boxes) as you desire. Also, the line arrays can be
placed in stack or own conguration.
• Beam steering
Rainbow 3D has the ability to add DSP processing to the simulation and uses algorithms to control the directivity
(beam steering) in columns, without the need to tilt them physically, being able to divide the column into several
beams that point to different zones.
• Accurate optimization thanks to FIR lters
Optimized algorithms are used in the listening area to improve the sound coverage and the frequency response. This
feature can be executed in a matter of seconds. Additionally, the export of FIR coefcients can be performed with
the optimization for later loading in the DSP via Ethernet or a USB device. In the near future direct communication
with Lynx Pro Audio and OCS will be available.
• Multiple measures and tools
Likewise, the R&D department is developing multiple measurement and analysis tools for the calculated data. For
example, the sound pressure curves (SPL) in the listening areas and the capture of virtual measurements that show
the frequency response in the points of location indicated and added. Among other tools you will nd autosplay
and a wizard to set up different subwoofer arragements.

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WALL INSTALATION
This is the way to install Ionic-50 column speakers into walls. These column speakers are ideal for clubs, theatres,
museums, houses of worship, public buildings and commercial complex applications.
ACOUSTIC CENTRE
ACOUSTIC CENTRE
Cabinet placed
upside down
WB-1
SV-21
WB-1

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HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES
The Ionic cabinets offer a variety of practical accessories to help use the system in a number of applications.
WB-1
Wall bracket
SV-IONIC
Steel ying frame
SV-21
Cabinet connection
SV-12S
Sub adaptor for
satellite

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Lynx Pro Audio S.L.
Calle 1 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
46220 Picassent (Valencia)
SPAIN - EU
Tel.: [phone]
www.lynxproaudio.com
Lynx Pro Audio S.L. declares that ionic series are in conformity with the following EC directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:
EN 60065:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements
EN 55103-1:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video,
audiovisual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
Part 1: Emission.
EN 55103-2:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video,
audiovisual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
Part 2: Immunity.
Ionic models: Ionic-50 / Ionic-100 / Ionic-18S / Ionic-12S / Ionic-5CX

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LYNX PRO AUDIO GUARANTEE
Lynx products are guaranteed against every kind of manufacturing fault 2 year after the date of sale. When
products are under guarantee, the repairing and the free supplying of the device parts in order to correct
any kind of defect are guaranteed by Lynx Pro Audio S.L. In the case that the product could not be returned
to the factory for checking and repairing, Lynx Pro Audio S.L. would supply all the necessary parts.
Lynx Pro Audio S.L. is not responsible for any damage or defect caused during the transport or caused by an
undue or improper handling y a non-authorized person during the life of this guarantee.
All our products undergo rigorous tests and quality controls. We guarantee the characteristics described
here within and their quality against any fabrication defect.
The user loses all warranty rights if he incorporates or carries out any modication to the product, if he uses
it outside of the stated safe working loads or does not secure the system properly using all the pins in their
corresponding holes.
WEEE Declaration: Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal was-
te 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 Lynx Pro Audio S.L.