Outline KI12 PLUS User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
KI12 PLUS
Powerful application-flexible loudspeaker

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Ki12 Plus Operating Manual
Version: 1.1
Release date: 2023/02/16
© Outline 2023. All rights reserved.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel, through your Outline dealer.

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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................4
1.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................. 4
1.2. CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY............................................................................................................... 4
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................5
2.1. ROTATABLE HORN................................................................................................................................... 5
3. OPERATION......................................................................................................................6
3.1. MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. WIRING..................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3. AMPLIFIER CONNECTION....................................................................................................................... 7
4. OVERALL DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................8
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................9
6. NOTES..............................................................................................................................10

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
We suggest you dedicate some time reading this
manual in order to get to know this product in depth
and ensure you make the most of its use.
It contains important information regarding safety
issues, including guidelines for general safe use of
rigging systems as well as advisories on government
regulations and liability laws. The suspension of
large, heavy objects in public places is subject to
numerous laws and regulations at the national/
federal, state/provincial, and local levels. The user
must assume the responsibility for making sure that
the use of any rigging system and its components in
any particular circumstance or venue conform to all
applicable laws and regulations in force at the time.
Safety precautions to be adopted are as follows:
• Respect the working load limits and maximum
configurations of the elements and of any
third-party component (such as suspension
points, motors, rigging accessories, etc...);
• Do not incorporate any accessory not
provided by Outline; all damaged or defective
components must be replaced only by
equivalent parts approved by Outline;
• Do not make uncertified or unauthorized
modification to any part of the system as they
can damage the system, compromising its
real efficiency and safety;
• Carry out periodic inspections/checks and any
necessary maintenance of the system before
using it. In the event of wear or accidental
damage of the components, Outline will
provide specific support for their replacement;
• it is forbidden to use materials, amplifiers,
prediction software or anything else that is not
expressly foreseen by Outline.
Outline declines any and all responsibility for
damage or faulty operation caused by using the
system in a different way from that expressly
specied.
Since the system is equipped with loudspeakers/
transducers that produce a static magnetic field, it
is strongly advisable to keep any electronic devices
or magnetic media of any type (computers, hard
disks, magnetic card, etc) at a suitable distance
(approximately 1 metre) from the loudspeakers.
1.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL
The product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused. When this
symbol of the crossed “wheelie” bin is attached to
a product, it means that the product is covered by
the European Directive 2012/19/EU and successive
amendments. This means that the product must NOT
be disposed of with other household-type waste.
Users are responsible for the disposal of their
electric and electronic equipment, consigning it to
an approved disposal facility. For more information
on where it is possible to send equipment for
recycling, contact your local distributor. Correct
disposal of old product will help to prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
people’s health.
1.2. CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY
All Outline electro-acoustic and electronic
devices are in conformity with the provisions
of EC/EU directives (as stated in our CE
declaration of conformity).
The CE declaration of conformity is attached to the
product warranty certificate and is shipped with the
product.

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2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Conceived and manufactured to give clients a
flexible and easy to use product introduction to
Outline, the new Ki series brings the engineering
quality, distinctive lines and audio performance
that have made the Italian brand an international
reference point in sound reinforcement. Ki12 Plus
audio performance and thoughtful design make
them ideal solutions for a wide variety of permanently
installed applications.
The unit is equipped with 12” LF transducers and
features a 2.5” voice coil for high power and reliability.
A 1.5” diaphragm compression driver provides the
HF reproduction. The Outline-designed passive
crossover network makes it very efficient in terms of
amplifier channels and external control.
Ki12 plus features another Outline first, a brand
new design of rotatable waveguide. Many comparable
loudspeakers offer this facility but Outline’s Ki-series
are the first to allow the installer to quickly and easily
rotate the entire horn and HF section without any
disassembly of the loudspeaker. This piece of original
engineering offers a real advantage in small rooms
or those with low headroom, as the HF horn can be
quickly adjusted to ensure the required dispersion
(100° x 50° or 50° x 100°) regardless of the orientation
of the cabinet.
The combination of high quality transducers and
innovative acoustic design delivers excellent sonic
performance and ample power handling, especially
considering the Ki-Series’ price point. Additionally,
the cutting-edge moulding technology used by
Outline enables the company to manufacture HF
horns that are both rigid and light, bringing benefits
in terms of reduced distortion and easier handling.
2.1. ROTATABLE HORN
Required tool:
• 5 hex key
It is possible to rotate the Ki ’s horn without
removing the front grille. Just loosen the four screws
and spin the wheel using the two openings on the
front of the speaker. Then screw back on the screws
to lock the horn in the desired position.
When the horn is in vertical orientation it is shown
through two dedicated red dots in the
openings (one on each side as depicted
in the figure below).
Red Dots

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Ki offers many mounting possibilities: eighteen M8
points are available for multiple purposes.
The loudspeaker can be rigged using the appropriate
wall mount accessories (WHH100-B, TH100-B and STAND-
WALL1).
Outline recommends to always use a secondary safety
device when the system is flown.
It can also be mounted directly on a 35 mm speaker
stand.
WHH100-B TH75-B
STAND-WALL1
3. OPERATION
3.1. MOUNTING
Ki12 Plus is using a woofer and a compression
driver with a passive cross-over.
It requires just one amplification channel and
the connections are available on two NL4 speakON
connectors. Both connectors are in parallel to
facilitate wiring on portable and installed systems.
The signal shall be fed to pins 1+/1-, while the pins
2+/2- is designed to actively use subwoofers.
INPUT / LINK 1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
NL4
NL4
3.2. WIRING

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The Ki12 Plus is designed to be used with one
amplifier channel.
It must be driven by the suggested Outline
amplifiers with DSP presets , which provide dedicated
signal processing for each section ensuring safe
working condition and expansive dynamics.
Using any other device may cause damage to the
loudspeaker components and affect performance.
Make sure the linked elements do not exceed the
maximum number of elements per channel, specified
in the amplifiers’ preset guides.
3.3. AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
Available Outline ampliers: GTA series, TTM Series.
Outline declines any responsibility (as well as expired warranty) in case of use with settings other than
the ofcial ones provided by Outline library, as these would involve risks for the sound system.
Two presets are available in order to deliver the
optimal frequency response for each section of the
system, according to the application:
• Full Range;
• High-pass, designed to use with companion
subwoofers.
Amplifier Max Loudspeaker # per channel
GTA Series 4
TTM Series 3

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4. OVERALL DIMENSIONS
35°
35
240
105
380
625
35
555
35
275 105 190 190
35
555
35
380
35 155 155 35
90
45 45
#2 M8 FIXING POINT
(also on opposite side)
#2 M8 FIXING POINT
(also on opposite side) #2 M8 FIXING POINT
#2 M8 FIXING POINT
#3 M8 FIXING POINT
(also on opposite side)
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response (-10dB) 47 Hz - 18 kHz
Nominal Dispersion 100° x 50° (H x V)
Impedance (Nom/Min) 4 Ω / 4.2 Ω
Watt AES (Continuous/Peak) 600 W / 2400 W
AES75-2022 max. linear sound levels
RMS input level of -15.7 dBV (922 mV) 114.9 dBZ - 131.5 dBZpk - 112.3 dBA
Maximum peak SPL Output * 133 dB
* calculated from measured SPL @ 1W/1m
PHYSICAL
Component Low 12” woofer
Component High 1.75” diaphragm compression driver
Loading Low Bass-reex
Loading High Rotatable moulded horn
Connectors 2 x Neutrik® NL4 PAR Pins 1+/1-
Cabinet Material Baltic birch plywood
Cabinet Finish Black Polyurea coating
Grill Epoxy Powder coated
Installation points 18 x M8 threaded points
Pole Mount 35 mm socket
Handles Recessed handle on top
Height 625 mm - 24 5/8”
Width 380 mm - 15”
Depth 380 mm - 15”
Weight 21.5 Kg - 47.4 lb

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6. NOTES

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Outline carries out on-going research for product improvement. New materials, manufacturing methods and
design upgrades are introduced to existing products without prior notice as a routine result of this philosophy.
For this reason, any current Outline product may differ in some aspect from its description, but will always
equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
© Outline 2023
Operating manual product code: Z OMKi12PLUS
Release: 20230216
Printed in Italy