Matrix Amplification FR 212 User manual

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Thank You
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Matrix loudspea er. 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 loudspea er. 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 pac aging that comes with
the loudspea er, as it has been specifically
designed to transport the cabinet safely.
Unpacking
Please unpac and inspect your new
loudspea er 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 FR212 is a 2x12” + 1” Horn, mono, full range, lightweight loudspea er
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:
•Multi Driver Cabinet Optimised for Guitar Sound Reproduction.
The FR212 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 li ely 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 loudspea er and
cabinet have been optimised to ensure the complete pac age 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 loudspea er using 1/4” Jac s is also provided via combination
dual format Spea on connectors.
We would li e to recommend however that Spea on connectors are used
where possible for connecting loudspea er 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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Loudspeaker Operation:
Whilst this cabinet features 2x 12” drivers it is only intended for mono mode operation. To
use in stereo, use two cabinets connected in stereo mode as per the amplifiers manual.
Loudspeaker Terminal Connections:
For reference only, cons lt a q alified engineer if cable wiring modifications are req ired.
Loudspeaker Specifications:
FR 212
Number of Audio Channels: 1
Power - Watts/RMS Continuous : 500W Mono
Power Watts/Peak Headroom : 1000 W Mono
Cabinet Impedance : 4 Ω
Frequency Bandwidth, Useable : 55-20,000 Hz
Sound Dispersion Pattern
Nominal :
90 X 60 Degrees
Frequency Dependant
Cabinet Nominal Weight : 23.7 kg / 52.2 lbs
Cabinet Dimensions Inches : 13.2H x 29.5W x 19.7D
Cabinet Dimensions Millimetres : 500H x 750W x 335D
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 maybe used with valve amplifiers, however a solid state power amplifier is
recommended to achieve its full potential. The matrix GT and GM series amplifiers are a good
choice for powering this cabinet.
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 li ely to perform poorly or malfunction.
Amplifier Type: Recommended min. power: Recommended max. power:
Solid State 500 W @ 4Ω amp rating 1000W @ 4Ω amp rating
Valve At sers discretion At sers discretion
Recommendations serve as a g ide, if yo are ns re abo t any of the above then
cons lt a q alified technician.
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Full Two Year Warranty
Summary of Warranty
.
Matrix Amplification Limited, warrant to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of each Matrix
Loudspea er, for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase, that the Loudspea er is
free from defects in materials and wor manship and we further warrant the new Matrix
Loudspea er, regardless of the reason of failure except as excluded in this warranty.
Items Subject to Exclusion from this Warranty
.
This Matrix Loudspea er Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Matrix Loudspea er
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 wor 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 Loudspea er must be shipped in a factory pac , which if required can be obtained
from us at a modest charge. The Loudspea er must be sent to us carriage paid and insured.
Corrective action will be ta en 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 loudspea er. 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 ma e 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: FR 212
Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Loudspea ers.
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:
16 October 2013.
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