QUAD ARENA - REV 1 User manual

ARENA SERIES
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ARENA MODELS 6/6-16/6T, 8/8-16/8T, 10/10-16/10T, 12/12-16/12T & 15/15-16/15T
FOR THE CLOSEST APPROACH TO THE ORIGINAL SOUND
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety First!
1. Please read this manual fully before installing and operating
this product.
2. Retain a copy of this manual for future reference.
3. Comply with all warning labels and instructions.
4. Do not attempt the installation of this equipment unless you are
qualied to do so.
5. Protect your hearing from high sound pressure levels.
Rigging and Suspension
The rigging, suspension or mounting of these products can expose the
installer and members of the public to serious health risks and even death.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND
OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU ARE
FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT
LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT
SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT
REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE
AND ASSISTANCE.
Limited Liability
QUAD Industrial assumes no liability whatsoever for any damage or loss,
either direct or consequential arising from the installation and use of these
products. Liability is limited to replacement of product or refund, at the
QUAD Industrial’s discretion. Your rights to compensation may vary by
territory; consult with your local QUAD Industrial oce or distributor.
Warranty & Service
These products are designed to be used as specied, and are warranted
to be free from defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty terms and
conditions vary by territory. Please contact your local QUAD Industrial
sales oce or distributor for complete details. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair these products. Doing so may limit or void
warranty coverage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction:
Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 02
Warnings & Disclaimers .............................................................. 02
Rigging & Suspension ................................................................. 02
Warranty & Service .................................................................... 02
Product Descriptions:
Arena Models ............................................................................ 03
Product Features ......................................................................... 04
Installation ................................................................................. 04
Connections:
Low Impedance Connections ........................................................ 05
Impedance Charts ...................................................................... 05
70/100V Connections ................................................................ 05
CE Compliance:
Statement ................................................................................... 06
Dimension Drawings:
All Arena Models ...................................................................... 07
Specications ............................................................................. 08
Contact Information:
QUAD Industrial Contact Information ............................BACK COVER

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Arena range of two-way ceiling mounted loudspeakers are
large format high-performance point-source systems designed
for the most demanding voice and music reinforcement applica-
tions in distributed systems. Each model is built around a genu-
ine QUAD Industrial DuAlign™ precision transducer, oering
linear response in both amplitude and phase domains. Drivers
are loaded in tuned and ported steel enclosures with integral
suspension mounting points and are supplied with round painted
steel grilles.
Arena 6
The Arena 6 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of an 6” DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2” compres-
sion driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 6 – Black, 4Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 6-16 – Black, 16Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 6T – Black, 70/100V with
120 Watt transformer
Arena 8
The Arena 8 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of an 8" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compres-
sion driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 8 – Black, 4Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 8-16 – Black, 16Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 8T – Black, 70/100V with
120 Watt transformer
Arena 10
The Arena 10 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of a 10" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compres-
sion driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 10 – Black, 4Ω, 150 Watts
• Arena 10-16 – Black, 16Ω, 150 Watts
• Arena 10T – Black, 70/100V with
120 Watt transformer
Arena 12
The Arena 12 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of a 12" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compres-
sion driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 12 – Black, 4Ω, 200 Watts
• Arena 12-16 – Black, 16Ω, 200 Watts
• Arena 12T – Black, 70/100V with
200 Watt transformer
Arena 15
The Arena 15 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of a 15" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compres-
sion driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for

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overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 15 – Black, 4Ω, 300 Watts
• Arena 15-16 – Black, 16Ω, 300 Watts
• Arena 15T – Black, 70/100V with
240 Watt transformer
QT-250
The QT-250 is a high power constant-voltage line matching
transformer designed to adapt the high-powered Arena low-im-
pedance models to constant-voltage operation. Power taps are
provided at 250/125/60/30 Watts into 70V or 100V line
with secondary impedances of 4 Ω or 8Ω.
• QT-250 – 250 Watt 70/100V Line
matching transformer
FULL GRILLE 6, 8 & 10
Select the appropriate FULL GRILLE model for applications where
Arena speakers require a square grille in place of the round
grille supplied.
• FULL GRILLE-6 – Round, painted, White replacement
grille for Arena 6
• FULL GRILLE-8 – Round, painted, White replacement
grille for Arena 8
• FULL GRILLE-10, 12 & 15 – Square, painted, White
replacement grille for Arena 10, Arena 12 and
Arena 15
PRODUCT FEATURES
All Arena models are supplied as complete speaker systems with
all required components and come preassembled. Each model
includes a DuAlign™ coaxial driver with passive crossover
and round steel grille, mounted inside a vented steel enclosure.
Arena models are intended for overhead mounting and are
tted with four steel mounting tabs welded to the rear of the
enclosure.
All models are tted with isolated barrier strips for direct termi-
nation of power amplier wiring. Barrier strips are covered with
a removable metal cover tted with conduit entry knockouts.
NOTE: Please ensure that you are familiar with all of the mount-
ing hardware and that you possess the needed experience and
certication in rigging before begining the installation.
INSTALLATION
Arena speaker models are designed to be suspended by
means of the four welded steel suspension points on the rear
of the enclosure. Proper suspension requires the use of all four
points for even weight distribution and safety. Other installation
schemes are possible with third-party accessories and enclo-
sures. Consult with your local distributor or QUAD Industrial
directly for further information.
NOTE: Suspend speakers using Aircraft cable

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CONNECTION & OPERATION
Low Impedance (16Ω) Connections
Low impedance models are tted with two terminals for the (+)
and (−) incoming amplier feed.
Speakers may be wired in parallel as shown below. Ensure
that the total impedance of connected speakers does not fall
below the minimum impedance of the connected amplier. The
following table shows the net impedance when several speakers
(16Ω) are combined in parallel.
No. of Speakers in Parallel Combined Impedance
28Ω
35.33Ω
44Ω
53.2Ω
62.67Ω
72.29Ω
82Ω
70/100V Connections
70/100V Models use one terminal for the Common (−) connec-
tion and the other three terminals for the transformer power taps.
NOTE: Power taps are labeled for 70V operation. Connection
of 100V ampliers requires use of the next lower wattage tap to
prevent damage to the speaker.
Connect speakers in parallel as shown below:
Select the power tap by dividing the amplier’s available power
by the number of speakers to be connected. Always select the
next lower wattage tap. For example:
200W amplier ÷ 20 speakers =10 Watts;
use the 7.5W terminal

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Individual speakers may be tapped higher or lower in order to
better balance the system sound pressure level in dierent areas.
Ensure that the combined power draw does not exceed the
rated power of the amplier or else damage to the amplier
and speakers may occur.
COMPLIANCE
This product is in compliance with CE directives and bears the
CE mark. For detailed information on specic directives please
contact your local QUAD Industrial sales oce or distributor.

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DIMENSIONS

* Features, details & specications are subject to change without notice
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Handling: ARENA 6 ARENA 8 ARENA 10 ARENA 12 ARENA 15
Continuous 80W 120W 150W 200W 300W
Program 160W 250W 300W 400W 600W
Peak 320W 500W 600W 800W 1200W
Frequency Response
(-10dB): 80Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz 45Hz−20kHz
Frequency Response
(+/-3dB): 100Hz−16kHz 80Hz−20kHz 60Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz
Sensitivity
(@ 1W/1M): 88dB 90dB 94dB 96dB 98dB
Max SPL: 113dB 117dB 122dB 125dB 129dB
Coverage (H x V): 130˚ Conical 105˚ Conical 75˚ Conical 85˚ Conical 100˚ Conical
Directivity (DI) (H x V): 4.53 7.39 7.46 6.92 7.28
Impedance: 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal
Regulatory Approvals
(9UL, CE): CE CE CE CE CE
Transducers:
LF Driver Size 6" Coaxial 8" Coaxial 10" Coaxial 12" Coaxial 15" Coaxial
HF Driver Size 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression
Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver
Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz 2.2kHz 2.1kHz 2kHz 2kHz
Enclosure Material: Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel
Connector Type: Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip
Dimensions 306 x 306 x 191.5mm 375 x 375 x 219.5mm 500 x 500 x 295.5mm 500 x 500 x 345mm 500 x 500 x 425.5mm
(H x W x D): 12.05" x 12.05" x 7.5" 14.7" x 14.7" x 8.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 11.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 13.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 16.7"
Net Weight: 9.5kg 13.1kg 24.5kg 25.2kg 29.5kg
20.9lbs. 28.8lbs. 53.9lbs. 55.4lbs. 64.9lbs.

* Features, details & specications are subject to change without notice
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Handling: ARENA 6 ARENA 8 ARENA 10 ARENA 12 ARENA 15
Continuous 80W 120W 150W 200W 300W
Program 160W 250W 300W 400W 600W
Peak 320W 500W 600W 800W 1200W
Frequency Response
(-10dB): 80Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz 45Hz−20kHz
Frequency Response
(+/-3dB): 100Hz−16kHz 80Hz−20kHz 60Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz
Sensitivity
(@ 1W/1M): 88dB 90dB 94dB 96dB 98dB
Max SPL: 113dB 117dB 122dB 125dB 129dB
Coverage (H x V): 130˚ Conical 105˚ Conical 75˚ Conical 85˚ Conical 100˚ Conical
Directivity (DI) (H x V): 4.53 7.39 7.46 6.92 7.28
Impedance: 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal 4Ω nominal
Regulatory Approvals
(9UL, CE): CE CE CE CE CE
Transducers:
LF Driver Size 6" Coaxial 8" Coaxial 10" Coaxial 12" Coaxial 15" Coaxial
HF Driver Size 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression
Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver
Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz 2.2kHz 2.1kHz 2kHz 2kHz
Enclosure Material: Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel
Connector Type: Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip
Dimensions 306 x 306 x 191.5mm 375 x 375 x 219.5mm 500 x 500 x 295.5mm 500 x 500 x 345mm 500 x 500 x 425.5mm
(H x W x D): 12.05" x 12.05" x 7.5" 14.7" x 14.7" x 8.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 11.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 13.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 16.7"
Net Weight: 9.5kg 13.1kg 24.5kg 25.2kg 29.5kg
20.9lbs. 28.8lbs. 53.9lbs. 55.4lbs. 64.9lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Handling: ARENA 6-16 ARENA 8-16 ARENA 10-16 ARENA 12-16 ARENA 15-16
Continuous 80W 120W 150W 200W 300W
Program 160W 250W 300W 400W 600W
Peak 320W 500W 600W 800W 1200W
Frequency Response
(-10dB): 80Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz 45Hz−20kHz
Frequency Response
(+/-3dB): 100Hz−16kHz 80Hz−20kHz 60Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz
Sensitivity
(@ 1W/1M): 88dB 90dB 94dB 96dB 98dB
Max SPL: 113dB 117dB 122dB 125dB 129dB
Coverage (H x V): 130˚ Conical 105˚ Conical 75˚ Conical 85˚ Conical 100˚ Conical
Directivity (DI) (H x V): 4.53 7.39 7.46 6.92 7.28
Impedance: 16Ω 16Ω 16Ω 16Ω 16Ω
Regulatory Approvals
(9UL, CE): CE CE CE CE CE
Transducers:
LF Driver Size 6" Coaxial 8" Coaxial 10" Coaxial 12" Coaxial 15" Coaxial
HF Driver Size 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression
Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver
Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz 2.2kHz 2.1kHz 2kHz 2kHz
Enclosure Material: Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel
Connector Type: Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip
Dimensions 306 x 306 x 191.5mm 375 x 375 x 219.5mm 500 x 500 x 295.5mm 500 x 500 x 345mm 500 x 500 x 425mm
(H x W x D): 12.05" x 12.05" x 7.5" 14.7" x 14.7" x 8.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 11.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 13.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 16.7"
Net Weight: 9.5kg 13.1kg 24.5kg 25.2kg 29.5kg
20.9lbs. 28.8lbs. 53.9lbs. 55.4lbs. 64.9lbs.

* Features, details & specications are subject to change without notice
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Handling: ARENA 6T ARENA 8T ARENA 10T
70V: 10W/20W/40W/80W 70V: 15W/30W/60W/120W 70V: 15W/30W/60W/120W
100V: 20W/40W/80W 100V: 30W/60W/120W 100V: 30W/60W/120W
Frequency Response
(-10dB): 80Hz−20kHz 55Hz−20kHz 50Hz−20kHz
Frequency Response
(+/-3dB): 100Hz−14kHz 80Hz−16kHz 60Hz−16kHz
Sensitivity
(@ 1W/1M): 87dB 89dB 93dB
Max SPL: 106dB110dB114dB
Coverage (H x V): 130˚ Conical 105˚ Conical 75˚ Conical
Directivity (DI) (H x V): 4.53 7.39 7.46
Impedance: N/A N/A N/A
Regulatory Approvals
(9UL, CE): CE CE CE
Transducers:
LF Driver Size 6" Coaxial 8" Coaxial 10" Coaxial
HF Driver Size 2" Compression 2" Compression 2" Compression
Driver Driver Driver
Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz 2.2kHz 2.1kHz
Enclosure Material: Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel
Connector Type: Barrier Strip Barrier Strip Barrier Strip
Dimensions 306 x 306 x 191.5mm 375 x 375 x 219.5mm 500 x 500 x 295.5mm
(H x W x D): 12" x 12" x 7.5" 14.7" x 14.7" x 8.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 11.6"
Net Weight: 13.5kg17.5kg28.5kg.
29.7lbs.38.5lbs.62.7lbs.

* Features, details & specications are subject to change without notice
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Handling: ARENA 12T ARENA 15T
70V: 25W/50W/100W/200W 70V: 30W/60W/120W/240W
100V: 50W/100W/200W 100V: 60W/120W/240W
Frequency Response
(-10dB): 50Hz−20kHz 45Hz−20kHz
Frequency Response
(+/-3dB): 55Hz−16kHz 50Hz−15kHz
Sensitivity
(@ 1W/1M): 95dB 97dB
Max SPL: 118dB 121dB
Coverage (H x V): 85˚ Conical 100˚ Conical
Directivity (DI) (H x V): 6.92 7.28
Impedance: N/A N/A
Regulatory Approvals
(9UL, CE): CE CE
Transducers:
LF Driver Size 12" Coaxial 15" Coaxial
HF Driver Size 2" Compression 2" Compression
Driver Driver
Crossover Frequency: 2kHz 2kHz
Enclosure Material: Rustproof Steel Rustproof Steel
Connector Type: Barrier Strip Barrier Strip
Dimensions 500 x 500 x 345mm 500 x 500 x 425mm
(H x W x D): 19.7" x 19.7" x 13.6" 19.7" x 19.7" x 16.7"
Net Weight: 29.5kg33.5kg
64.9lbs.73.7lbs.

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