Matrix Amplification NeoLight NL212 User manual

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Thank You
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Matrix loudspeaker Matrix products are the
result of a collaboration between Designers,
Engineers and Musicians with many decades
of experience in the design and practical in
field application of exceptionally robust,
reliable and ergonomic audio equipment
This manual will help you to get the most
from your loudspeaker For maximum
benefit, it is recommended that all
instructions and warnings are carefully read
Where unsure about anything, please
consult a qualified technician
For warranty service, please retain your
receipt and all packaging that comes with
the loudspeaker, as it has been specifically
designed to transport the cabinet safely
Unpacking
Please unpack and inspect your new
loudspeaker for any damage that may have
occurred during transit If damage is found,
notify the carrier immediately
PLEASE RETAIN ALL FACTORY PACKAGING
FOR ANY FUTURE POSTAL TRANSIT.
CONTENTS:
Page
Thank You 1
1. Features, Specifications and
Usage.
2 3
2. Recommended Amplification 3
3. Warranty 4
4. Declaration of CE Conformity 5
CAUTION:
OBSERVE ALL SAFETY AND USAGE
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS
(THIS SYMBOL UNIVERSALLY FLAGS CAUTION
NOTICES)
LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT SPEAKER,
CABLE AND AMPLIFIER TERMINALS; ENSURE
ALL WIRING IS SAFE AND CORRECT BEFORE
USE.
(THIS SYMBOL ALSO UNIVERSALLY FLAGS
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS)
DO NOT OPEN LOUDSPEAKER; LEAVE ALL
INTERNAL SERVICE OPERATIONS TO A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
THIS PRODUCT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY
DAMAGE HEARING. THE USER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPOSURE LEVELS AND
USE OF HEARING PROTECTION.
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1. Features and Specifications:
The Matrix Neolight NL212 is a 2x12”, extended range, lightweight loudspeaker cabinet
intended for use with electric guitars and other instruments with similar timbral characteristics
It is a passive, n-amplified cabinet - leaving the user free to choose an amplifier which meets
their requirements
The design was conceived with considerable consultation with customers and we welcome
any comments and suggestions you may have in our continual quest to bring you the products
you want to use
Loudspeaker features and usage:
•Economical Single Driver Cabinet Optimised for Guitar Sound Reproduction.
The NL212 is also suitable for use with other instruments with similar timbral
characteristics and non-critical monitoring applications
It is however not recommended for use with bass guitar, drums and other instruments
which depend upon reproduction of the lower bass octaves (frequencies below 55 Hz as a
rough rule of thumb in this instance) Output levels are likely to be low, distorted and driver
damage may result
The sound dispersion pattern for the cabinet is typical of others in its class It is
essentially conical with a central sweet spot and softer sounding regions to the off axis
extremities, this is useful for allowing greater control of sound clarity by ensuring upper
treble is not transmitted and reflected significantly off surrounding surfaces, potentially
muddying the sound as heard by the listener under certain situations
•Neolight ™ Lightweight Technology
Through numerous engineering innovations design aspects of the loudspeaker and
cabinet have been optimised to ensure the complete package is no heavier than it needs
to be in order to perform optimally for its intended application
We refer to these numerous optimisations collectively as Neolight Technology; You
will find this design philosophy applied in many of our other products
•Cabinet Connectors support the use of 1/4” Jack and Speakon Connections.
To maintain compatibility with system configurations many musicians are familiar with,
the ability to connect to the loudspeaker using 1/4” Jacks is also provided via combination
dual format Speakon connectors
We would like to recommend however that Speakon connectors are used
where possible for connecting loudspeaker cabinets, as this decreases the
chance of damaging equipment or electrocution through accidental exposure
to the live end of an amplifier output lead, shorting, or connection to line level
inputs
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Mono Operation:
In mono mode, you should plug a single cable into the connector marked “Left/ Mono” The
switch should be set to “Mono” on the speaker and in this mode the socket marked “Right” is not
connected
Both speakers in the NL212 are active in this mode, fed by a single connector on the rear of
the cabinet Use this mode with any traditional single-channel amplifier In this mode the
speaker has an impedance of 8 ohms
Stereo Operation:
In stereo mode, you should plug a cable into each of the connectors, taking one channel of
your amplifier to the “Left” socket and a second channel to the “Right” socket Select “Stereo”
on the switch adjacent to the connectors on the back of the speaker
Both speakers of the NL212 are active in this mode, each fed from an individual connector on
the rear of the cabinet Use this mode with two-channel amplifiers In this mode, each speaker
has an impedance of 16 ohms
Loudspeaker Terminal Connections:
For reference only, cons lt a q alified engineer if cable wiring modifications are req ired.
Loudspeaker Specifications:
NL 212
Number of Audio Channels: 2
Power - Watts/RMS Continuous : 60 W + 60W Stereo
120W Mono
Power Watts/Peak Headroom : 120 W+120W Stereo
240W Mono
Cabinet Impedance : 8 Ω / 16 Ω+16 Ω
Frequency Bandwidth, Useable : 55-20,000 Hz
Sound Dispersion Pattern
Nominal :
Conical, Frequency
Dependent.
Cabinet Nominal Weight : 13.5 kg / 29.7 lbs
Cabinet Dimensions Inches : 17.9H x 27.5W x 11.8D
Cabinet Dimensions Millimetres : 455H x 700W x 300D
THIS PRODUCT IS
CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS
WHICH MAY DAMAGE
HEARING.
THE USER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
EXPOSURE LEVELS AND
USE OF HEARING
PROTECTION.
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2. Recommended Amplification:
This cabinet is primarily intended for valve amplifiers within the 15-60w power range,
however it may be used with a wide range of small solid state amplifiers
The matrix GT and GM series amplifiers may also be used at the users discretion to power
this cabinet, however generally they may be considered too powerful to run the cabinet without
a degree of caution applied with regards to volume level demanded from the cabinet and
amplifier combination Note that driving the cabinet too hard on a large amplifier is likely to
damage the loudspeaker/amplifier
With regards to connecting multiple cabinets to the same amplifier, please consult the
amplifier user manual As a general rule it is not recommended to connect more than two
cabinets in parallel to any one amplifier channel as typically most amplifiers are not designed for
impedances below 4 ohms and are likely to perform poorly or malfunction
Amplifier Type: Recommended min. power: Recommended max. power:
Solid State 100 W @ 8Ω amp rating 240W @ 8Ω amp rating
Valve 30 W @ 8Ω amp rating 120 W @ 8Ω amp rating
Recommendations serve as a g ide, if yo are ns re abo t any of the above then
cons lt a q alified technician.
Full Two Year Warranty
Summary of Warranty
.
Matrix Amplification Limited, warrant to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of each Matrix
Loudspeaker, for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase, that the Loudspeaker is
free from defects in materials and workmanship and we further warrant the new Matrix
Loudspeaker, regardless of the reason of failure except as excluded in this warranty
Items Subject to Exclusion from this Warranty
.
This Matrix Loudspeaker Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Matrix Loudspeaker
which occurred during the warranty period It does not cover any product that has been
damaged because of any misuse be it intentional or otherwise, accident, negligence, or loss
which is covered under any insurance
What the Warranter Will Do
.
We will remedy any defect, regardless of the reason for failure (except as excluded above),
by repair or replacement Warranty work can only be performed at our authorised distributors or
at Matrix Amplification Limited We will remedy the defect and ship the product from the service
centre or our own factory within a reasonable time after receipt of the defective product All
expenses in remedying the defect, including freight costs from ourselves to you (within mainland
UK) will be borne by us You must bear the costs of shipping the product to our authorised
service centre or factory
How to Obtain Warranty Service
.
You must notify us of your need for warranty service not later than the expiry of your
warranty The Loudspeaker must be shipped in a factory pack, which if required can be obtained
from us at a modest charge The Loudspeaker must be sent to us carriage paid and insured
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Corrective action will be taken within a reasonable time from the date of receipt of the
defective product by us or our authorised service centre If repairs made by us or our authorised
service centre are not satisfactory, contact us immediately
Warranty Alterations
..
No person has the authority to enlarge, amend or modify this warranty The warranty is not
extended by the length of time which you are deprived of the use of the loudspeaker Repairs
and replacement parts will only carry the unexpired portion of this warranty
Design Changes
.
Matrix Amplification Limited has a policy of continuous improvement to designs without
notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in products previously
manufactured
Your Statutory Rights are Unaffected by this Warranty
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Declaration of CE Conformity
.
Issuers Name and Address: Andrew Hunt,
MATRIX AMPLIFICATION LIMITED,
Unit 1b,
Techways,
Wonastow Road Industrial Estate,
Monmouth,
Wales,
NP25 5JA
Products: NL12
Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Loudspeakers
Safety Standard:
EN 60065 :2002+A12 : 2011 Safety requirements: Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus
EN 55103-2 : 2009/IS1: 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility: Audio-visual apparatus for professional use - Part 2:
Immunity
Declaration:
I certify that the product identified above conforms to the above standards
Signatories:
Andrew Hunt,
Managing Director
Date of Issue:
9 July 2013
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