quint audio L16 User manual

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L16 manual
2x8"/1x4"/1x2.5" Line Source Module
Operating & Rigging Instructions
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Unboxing
Carefully open the shipping carton and check the product for any
noticeable damage.
Each Quint Audio BV product is tested and inspected before leaving
the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If found to be
damaged, notify the shipping company or the distributor immediately.
Only the consignee may initiate a claim with the carrier for damage
incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and packing
materials for the carrier's inspection.
Thank you for purchasing the Quint Audio L16 loudspeaker system.
This manual contains essential information on installing and operating
the product correctly and safely. It is necessary to read this manual
carefully in order to become familiar with these procedures.
Keep the manual for future use. This manual forms an integral part of
the product. Reselling of the product is only possible if the user manual
is available. Any changes made to the product must be documented in
writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale.
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, Quint
Audio BV reserves the right to change the specifications of the product
and the content of this manual without prior notice. Please check the
Quint Audio BV website at www.quintaudio.com on a regular basis for
any updates.
Should the product require repair or should information about the
warranty be needed, please contact an approved Quint Audio BV
distributor. The address of the nearest distributor is available on the
Quint Audio BV website.
Safety Warnings in this manual
This refers to potentially dangerous situations or
dangerous forces that may lead to personal injury.
This refers to a potentially dangerous situation
which may lead to damage to the equipment.
This refers to a situation which may cause the
equipment to malfunction.
!WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
IMPORTANT
2quint audio
Read this manual carefully before using the product.
• Read all safety instructions, warnings and instructions
concerning this product.
• Make sure you fully understand the safety issues mentioned.
• Read all cautions present on the product itself.
• Read all the related product information before using the
system.
• Work with qualified personnel only.
• Rigging, hoisting and flying equipment is never free of
potential hazards. You cannot rule out human error while
gravity, wind and electrical forces do their regular job.
Therefore: Always use your common sense!
Personal safety
Ensure health and safety during installation and setup. In order to
prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the ground or
when flown, please take note of the following:
• The system may not be used for other purposes than it is
meant for.
• All system components must be inspected before use, in
order to detect any possible defects.
• Take into account the wind effects on dynamic load. When a
loudspeaker assembly is deployed in an open air
environment, wind can produce dynamic stress to the rigging
components and suspension points. If the wind force
exceeds 6 Beaufort scale, lower down and/or secure the
loudspeaker array.
• Be cautious when flying a loudspeaker array. Always verify
that no one is standing underneath the loudspeaker array
when it is being raised or lowered.
• As the array is being raised, check each individual element to
make sure that it is securely fastened to the adjacent element.
• Never leave the array unattended during the installation
process. As a general rule Quint Audio advises the use of
safety slings at all times.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall and be seriously
damaged and may cause serious human injury.
• Loudspeakers and amplifiers work with potentially harmful
voltages. Avoid any direct contact with the human body.
Respect electrical safety warnings at all times.
• Use certified connectors and cables. All cables must be
electrically safe (according to NEN1010) and routed so that
there is no direct walking on and/or driving over it nor objects
are placed on top of them in any way it might damage the
cable. Make sure that the cables and connectors are
used stress free.
!
IMPORTANT
!WARNING
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Unboxing
Carefully open the shipping carton and check the product for any
noticeable damage.
Each Quint Audio BV product is tested and inspected before leaving
the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If found to be
damaged, notify the shipping company or the distributor immediately.
Only the consignee may initiate a claim with the carrier for damage
incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and packing
materials for the carrier's inspection.
Thank you for purchasing the Quint Audio L16 loudspeaker system.
This manual contains essential information on installing and operating
the product correctly and safely. It is necessary to read this manual
carefully in order to become familiar with these procedures.
Keep the manual for future use. This manual forms an integral part of
the product. Reselling of the product is only possible if the user manual
is available. Any changes made to the product must be documented in
writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale.
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, Quint
Audio BV reserves the right to change the specifications of the product
and the content of this manual without prior notice. Please check the
Quint Audio BV website at www.quintaudio.com on a regular basis for
any updates.
Should the product require repair or should information about the
warranty be needed, please contact an approved Quint Audio BV
distributor. The address of the nearest distributor is available on the
Quint Audio BV website.
Safety Warnings in this manual
This refers to potentially dangerous situations or
dangerous forces that may lead to personal injury.
This refers to a potentially dangerous situation
which may lead to damage to the equipment.
This refers to a situation which may cause the
equipment to malfunction.
!WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
IMPORTANT
2quint audio
Read this manual carefully before using the product.
• Read all safety instructions, warnings and instructions
concerning this product.
• Make sure you fully understand the safety issues mentioned.
• Read all cautions present on the product itself.
• Read all the related product information before using the
system.
• Work with qualified personnel only.
• Rigging, hoisting and flying equipment is never free of
potential hazards. You cannot rule out human error while
gravity, wind and electrical forces do their regular job.
Therefore: Always use your common sense!
Personal safety
Ensure health and safety during installation and setup. In order to
prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the ground or
when flown, please take note of the following:
• The system may not be used for other purposes than it is
meant for.
• All system components must be inspected before use, in
order to detect any possible defects.
• Take into account the wind effects on dynamic load. When a
loudspeaker assembly is deployed in an open air
environment, wind can produce dynamic stress to the rigging
components and suspension points. If the wind force
exceeds 6 Beaufort scale, lower down and/or secure the
loudspeaker array.
• Be cautious when flying a loudspeaker array. Always verify
that no one is standing underneath the loudspeaker array
when it is being raised or lowered.
• As the array is being raised, check each individual element to
make sure that it is securely fastened to the adjacent element.
• Never leave the array unattended during the installation
process. As a general rule Quint Audio advises the use of
safety slings at all times.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall and be seriously
damaged and may cause serious human injury.
• Loudspeakers and amplifiers work with potentially harmful
voltages. Avoid any direct contact with the human body.
Respect electrical safety warnings at all times.
• Use certified connectors and cables. All cables must be
electrically safe (according to NEN1010) and routed so that
there is no direct walking on and/or driving over it nor objects
are placed on top of them in any way it might damage the
cable. Make sure that the cables and connectors are
used stress free.
!
IMPORTANT
!WARNING
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• All persons must wear protective headgear and footwear at all
times.
• Under no circumstances personnel is allowed to climb into a
loudspeaker assembly.
• Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven
at a high SPL level. Professional loudspeaker systems are
capable of causing a sound pressure level that is harmful to
human hearing. Seemingly non-critical sound levels (from
approx. 95 dB SPL) can cause hearing damage if people are
exposed to it over a long period of time.
General mounting and rigging instructions
• Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of Quint Audio
equipment at all times.
• Respect the WLL of third party equipment at all times.
• Quint Audio is not responsible for any rigging equipment and
accessories provided by third party manufacturers.
• Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended
safety level (please use Quint Audio’s WLL-calculator).
• Verify that the WLL of the suspension points, chain hoists and
all additional hardware rigging accessories are respected.
• The system should only be installed or fitted in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations.
• Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel
who are familiar with and have knowledge of the rigging
techniques used and with the safety recommendations stated
in this and other eventually related manuals.
Conditions which require immediate service
In all cases, when after an event risk of unsafe operation of the device,
such as:
• After the damaged hitting any casing or cable.
• After a fall from the product resulting in visible or invisible
damage.
• After mishaps and/or misuse and or possible visible or
invisible deformation of any rigging system, rigging part or
rigging accessory.
• After noticing a change in the operation of the device.
• After the product has been exposed to rain or moisture.
• After the product has been exposed to foreign objects or
liquids.
!
CAUTION
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Magnetic field
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when managing and
transporting loudspeakers, they are nowhere near equipment and
objects which may be impaired or damaged by their external magnetic
field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m (1.5 ft) from magnetic
data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video tapes, bank cards, etc.) is
sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m (3 ft) may be necessary with
computer and video monitors.
Product monitoring, care and maintenance
• If applicable please refer to this manual as well as to
the"rigging manual" as any other manuals pertaining to the
system for a detailed description of the inspection procedure.
• Regularly check all load bearing bolts and other metal parts in
the mounting devices. Any parts showing any sign of
(suspected) defect must immediately be put aside and
withdrawn from use to be inspected by qualified service
personnel.
• Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories
for visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when
necessary.
• Keep the loudspeakers away from heat producing sources
such as heaters, stoves, fireworks etc.
• Keep the loudspeakers away from water; prevent the
possibility of water and moisture entering it.
• Even if the product is weather-resistant, it should not be
exposed to moisture (rain, sea spray, shower, steam) for a long
period of time, nor put in direct contact or immersed in water.
• Prevent objects and/or any liquid to enter the device.
• The loudspeaker housings can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents as they
can damage the protective layers.
• Small damages can be repaired with a water-based paint
such as Warnex textured paint. The base layer however is an
environmentally friendly poly-urea. Damage to this layer can
be repaired with poly-urea, but this must be done by the
manufacturer or a certified Quint Audio service point.
• The user should not carry out any work or maintenance on the
system other than those mentioned in the manufacturers
instructions. Technical service must be carried out by
authorised technical personnel only.
!
IMPORTANT
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• All persons must wear protective headgear and footwear at all
times.
• Under no circumstances personnel is allowed to climb into a
loudspeaker assembly.
• Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven
at a high SPL level. Professional loudspeaker systems are
capable of causing a sound pressure level that is harmful to
human hearing. Seemingly non-critical sound levels (from
approx. 95 dB SPL) can cause hearing damage if people are
exposed to it over a long period of time.
General mounting and rigging instructions
• Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of Quint Audio
equipment at all times.
• Respect the WLL of third party equipment at all times.
• Quint Audio is not responsible for any rigging equipment and
accessories provided by third party manufacturers.
• Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended
safety level (please use Quint Audio’s WLL-calculator).
• Verify that the WLL of the suspension points, chain hoists and
all additional hardware rigging accessories are respected.
• The system should only be installed or fitted in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations.
• Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel
who are familiar with and have knowledge of the rigging
techniques used and with the safety recommendations stated
in this and other eventually related manuals.
Conditions which require immediate service
In all cases, when after an event risk of unsafe operation of the device,
such as:
• After the damaged hitting any casing or cable.
• After a fall from the product resulting in visible or invisible
damage.
• After mishaps and/or misuse and or possible visible or
invisible deformation of any rigging system, rigging part or
rigging accessory.
• After noticing a change in the operation of the device.
• After the product has been exposed to rain or moisture.
• After the product has been exposed to foreign objects or
liquids.
!
CAUTION
4quint audio
Magnetic field
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when managing and
transporting loudspeakers, they are nowhere near equipment and
objects which may be impaired or damaged by their external magnetic
field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m (1.5 ft) from magnetic
data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video tapes, bank cards, etc.) is
sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m (3 ft) may be necessary with
computer and video monitors.
Product monitoring, care and maintenance
• If applicable please refer to this manual as well as to
the"rigging manual" as any other manuals pertaining to the
system for a detailed description of the inspection procedure.
• Regularly check all load bearing bolts and other metal parts in
the mounting devices. Any parts showing any sign of
(suspected) defect must immediately be put aside and
withdrawn from use to be inspected by qualified service
personnel.
• Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories
for visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when
necessary.
• Keep the loudspeakers away from heat producing sources
such as heaters, stoves, fireworks etc.
• Keep the loudspeakers away from water; prevent the
possibility of water and moisture entering it.
• Even if the product is weather-resistant, it should not be
exposed to moisture (rain, sea spray, shower, steam) for a long
period of time, nor put in direct contact or immersed in water.
• Prevent objects and/or any liquid to enter the device.
• The loudspeaker housings can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents as they
can damage the protective layers.
• Small damages can be repaired with a water-based paint
such as Warnex textured paint. The base layer however is an
environmentally friendly poly-urea. Damage to this layer can
be repaired with poly-urea, but this must be done by the
manufacturer or a certified Quint Audio service point.
• The user should not carry out any work or maintenance on the
system other than those mentioned in the manufacturers
instructions. Technical service must be carried out by
authorised technical personnel only.
!
IMPORTANT
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Design
The Quint Audio L16 is a 2x8“ND/4”ND/2,5“ND coaxial 3-way actively/
passively filtered scalable top speaker system.
The 8-inch neodymium woofers of the L16 are high efficiency
transducers with extended mid frequency response and high power
handling capability. The speaker uses a specially designed lightweight
paper cone material and a Nomex spider which ensures a controlled
output even under severe mechanic stress.
The state of art 4“/2,5” ND coaxial driver with a patent pending
midrange integrator allows both diaphragms to work in parallel over a
wide bandwidth. This translates in greater combined output. The over
all throat exit is 1.4”. The driver is mounted on a specially designed
wave guide, followed by a constant directivity horn with a precise
opening angle of 110 degrees horizontally.
The L16 is built of birch plywood and equipped with a wear-, tear- and
impact-resistant hybrid coating. Various internal bracings and metal
supports are applied in order to increase the rigidity of the design. The
front is finished by a coated steel grille with an acoustically transparent
layer.
The L16 features an array-able rigging system and several external
rigging accessories are available. The L16 system needs to be
powered by dedicated Quint Audio processing and amplification.
6quint audio
Specifications & Measurements
2x8"ND/4”ND/2.5”ND Coaxial
bi-amplified + mid-high passive
1000W LF / 110W HF
2000W LF / 220W HF
5 Ohms
98dB LF/108dB HF 1Wm
131dB LF/131dB HF 1m
89-20000 Hz
110°x12° hxv
26 kg
580 x 265 x 450 mm
type
filter
power handling
program power
impedance
sensitivity
program SPL
frequency range
dispersion
weight
size (wxhxd)
Application
The Quint Audio L16 is a high SPL loudspeaker designed for scalable
vertical array setups in small and mid field PA applications. It is
specially designed to work in cooperation with flown or stacked
subwoofers as an ultra compact high performance package.
The L16 module is built symmetrically and has a number of special
features. Characteristic to the L16 is the powerful large format coax
driver mounted on a horn/waveguide combination that guarantees a
constant directivity of 110 degrees linear in a frequency range that
runs from 500Hz to over 16000Hz. The mid-low end is provided by two
powerful 8" woofers.
The crossover of the L16 is set in a way that in the frequencies in the
midrange, the waveguide and the woofers work together in perfect
coherence over a large bandwidth, so that in this area a huge surplus in
dynamic headroom and directivity is realized which strongly supports
the vocals in live setups.
By its ultra compact and smart design, the L16 is user friendly in
handling and rigging and very forgiving in setting up.
The system can easily be adapted to a desired coverage and to a
desired SPL-demand. L16 cabinets can be flown in vertical columns up
to 24 cabinets (depending on the shape of the column, please use
EASE Focus software to determine the size and form of the array and
the Speaker Cluster Calculator to determine whether the workload is
safe).
The L16 provides a 110° constant directivity dispersion pattern in the
horizontal plane. The cylindrical wave segments of each cabinet
couple without gaps and sum very coherently. Splay angles between
adjacent cabinets can be set in the range from 0° to 12° in 1°
increments.
The L16 is suitable for stacking done with the aid ofalso . This can be
only C1 For flying setups the C2 T-bar is connected to the the module.
C1 stacking frame so it becomes a complete rigging frame under which
also subs can be flown.
stacked flying with and without bass cabinets
24 cabinets in one string (max.amount
depends on the shape of the array)
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450mm
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Design
The Quint Audio L16 is a 2x8“ND/4”ND/2,5“ND coaxial 3-way actively/
passively filtered scalable top speaker system.
The 8-inch neodymium woofers of the L16 are high efficiency
transducers with extended mid frequency response and high power
handling capability. The speaker uses a specially designed lightweight
paper cone material and a Nomex spider which ensures a controlled
output even under severe mechanic stress.
The state of art 4“/2,5” ND coaxial driver with a patent pending
midrange integrator allows both diaphragms to work in parallel over a
wide bandwidth. This translates in greater combined output. The over
all throat exit is 1.4”. The driver is mounted on a specially designed
wave guide, followed by a constant directivity horn with a precise
opening angle of 110 degrees horizontally.
The L16 is built of birch plywood and equipped with a wear-, tear- and
impact-resistant hybrid coating. Various internal bracings and metal
supports are applied in order to increase the rigidity of the design. The
front is finished by a coated steel grille with an acoustically transparent
layer.
The L16 features an array-able rigging system and several external
rigging accessories are available. The L16 system needs to be
powered by dedicated Quint Audio processing and amplification.
6quint audio
Specifications & Measurements
2x8"ND/4”ND/2.5”ND Coaxial
bi-amplified + mid-high passive
1000W LF / 110W HF
2000W LF / 220W HF
5 Ohms
98dB LF/108dB HF 1Wm
131dB LF/131dB HF 1m
89-20000 Hz
110°x12° hxv
26 kg
580 x 265 x 450 mm
type
filter
power handling
program power
impedance
sensitivity
program SPL
frequency range
dispersion
weight
size (wxhxd)
Application
The Quint Audio L16 is a high SPL loudspeaker designed for scalable
vertical array setups in small and mid field PA applications. It is
specially designed to work in cooperation with flown or stacked
subwoofers as an ultra compact high performance package.
The L16 module is built symmetrically and has a number of special
features. Characteristic to the L16 is the powerful large format coax
driver mounted on a horn/waveguide combination that guarantees a
constant directivity of 110 degrees linear in a frequency range that
runs from 500Hz to over 16000Hz. The mid-low end is provided by two
powerful 8" woofers.
The crossover of the L16 is set in a way that in the frequencies in the
midrange, the waveguide and the woofers work together in perfect
coherence over a large bandwidth, so that in this area a huge surplus in
dynamic headroom and directivity is realized which strongly supports
the vocals in live setups.
By its ultra compact and smart design, the L16 is user friendly in
handling and rigging and very forgiving in setting up.
The system can easily be adapted to a desired coverage and to a
desired SPL-demand. L16 cabinets can be flown in vertical columns up
to 24 cabinets (depending on the shape of the column, please use
EASE Focus software to determine the size and form of the array and
the Speaker Cluster Calculator to determine whether the workload is
safe).
The L16 provides a 110° constant directivity dispersion pattern in the
horizontal plane. The cylindrical wave segments of each cabinet
couple without gaps and sum very coherently. Splay angles between
adjacent cabinets can be set in the range from 0° to 12° in 1°
increments.
The L16 is suitable for stacking done with the aid ofalso . This can be
only C1 For flying setups the C2 T-bar is connected to the the module.
C1 stacking frame so it becomes a complete rigging frame under which
also subs can be flown.
stacked flying with and without bass cabinets
24 cabinets in one string (max.amount
depends on the shape of the array)
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450mm
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Connectors and internal wiring of the loudspeaker
The connection panel on the of the L16 cabinet is fitted with both a
pair of Neutrik Speakon NL4 and NL8 connectors. All pins of both
connectors are wired in parallel internally.
Internal connection between the NL4, the NL8 and the components:
- NL8 pin 1+/1- is designated to Quint Audio subs
- NL8 pin 2+/2- is designated to Quint Audio lows
- NL8 pin 3+/3- = MF (mid frequency) and to NL4 pin 1+/1-
- NL8 pin 4+/4- = HF (high frequency) and to NL4 pin 2+/2-
Pin assignments are stated on the back panel (layouts on the right).
The same connection panels are fitted on all other L-series tops.
They offer a maximum flexibility in connection, conversion, looping
and twisting without the need of cables and connectors that would
otherwise need to be customized for a specific purpose.
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central rear
rigging strand
pin storage magazine
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Flying (& stacking) L16 with the C1 combi frame and C2 T-bar
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C1 as a stacking frame
C2 T-bar for flying with C1
E1 bass cabinet interlink
E3 top cabinet interlink
L-pin
C1 cradle can be used in 4 different ways
1) stacking frame for tops
2) flying frame for tops
3) flying frame for subs
4) flying frame for a combination of subs and tops
C1 as a flying frame
splay hook
cradle
splay hook
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Flying L16 with the C3 T-bar
C3 can be used in one way:
1) flying L-series tops
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:
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0 0
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NL8
IN
NL8
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NL4
IN
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Connectors and internal wiring of the loudspeaker
The connection panel on the of the L16 cabinet is fitted with both a
pair of Neutrik Speakon NL4 and NL8 connectors. All pins of both
connectors are wired in parallel internally.
Internal connection between the NL4, the NL8 and the components:
- NL8 pin 1+/1- is designated to Quint Audio subs
- NL8 pin 2+/2- is designated to Quint Audio lows
- NL8 pin 3+/3- = MF (mid frequency) and to NL4 pin 1+/1-
- NL8 pin 4+/4- = HF (high frequency) and to NL4 pin 2+/2-
Pin assignments are stated on the back panel (layouts on the right).
The same connection panels are fitted on all other L-series tops.
They offer a maximum flexibility in connection, conversion, looping
and twisting without the need of cables and connectors that would
otherwise need to be customized for a specific purpose.
8
central rear
rigging strand
pin storage magazine
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Flying (& stacking) L16 with the C1 combi frame and C2 T-bar
0
180
C1 as a stacking frame
C2 T-bar for flying with C1
E1 bass cabinet interlink
E3 top cabinet interlink
L-pin
C1 cradle can be used in 4 different ways
1) stacking frame for tops
2) flying frame for tops
3) flying frame for subs
4) flying frame for a combination of subs and tops
C1 as a flying frame
splay hook
cradle
splay hook
9
Flying L16 with the C3 T-bar
C3 can be used in one way:
1) flying L-series tops
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Impedance
HF coverage
Weight
:
:
:
12
5 Ohms
0 0
110 x 12
26 kg
NL8
IN
NL8
LINK
NL4
IN
NL4
LINK

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The L16 rigging construction principle with C1 and C2
Splay hook, integral part of C1
L-pin
E3
C2
C1
On the right you see a rigging construction consisting of
C1 stacking/rigging frame and C2 rigging T-bar.
The flight system of the L16 is a so-called Tension Mode
system in which the loudspeakers drop into a hook by
their own weight during setup, after which they then are
secured so the hook stays in place.
For transport, the hooks are unsecured so the speakers
will gradually collapse at their maximum angle while
lowering them into their trolley. (more about this further
on in this manual)
Attach the front of the L16 to the C1
cradle by inserting an L-pin through
the E1 on both sides. The E1's on their
turn have previously been attached to
the C1 using the same pins, as well as
the C2 T-bar.
At the rear, place the first pin in the
hole with the desired angle at which
the L16 should hang from the cradle or
the speaker hanging above it.
Lower the L16 so that the splay hook
engages the degree pin, then insert a
locking pin into the hole directly below
the hook. The hook is now secured.
When the C1 cradle is used as a flying frame,
the C2 T-bar must be mounted on top of it first.
L-pin
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To make sure the splay hook of the
bottom speaker is out of sight, you can
rotate it upwards and park it with a
locking pin.
Again place the L-pin at the desired
angle and lower the speaker into the
splay hook.
Again place the L-pin in the first hole
under the corner pin to secure the
splay hook.
Follow the same procedure for each
subsequent L16. Start with the front
attachment.
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The L16 rigging construction principle with C1 and C2
Splay hook, integral part of C1
L-pin
E3
C2
C1
On the right you see a rigging construction consisting of
C1 stacking/rigging frame and C2 rigging T-bar.
The flight system of the L16 is a so-called Tension Mode
system in which the loudspeakers drop into a hook by
their own weight during setup, after which they then are
secured so the hook stays in place.
For transport, the hooks are unsecured so the speakers
will gradually collapse at their maximum angle while
lowering them into their trolley. (more about this further
on in this manual)
Attach the front of the L16 to the C1
cradle by inserting an L-pin through
the E1 on both sides. The E1's on their
turn have previously been attached to
the C1 using the same pins, as well as
the C2 T-bar.
At the rear, place the first pin in the
hole with the desired angle at which
the L16 should hang from the cradle or
the speaker hanging above it.
Lower the L16 so that the splay hook
engages the degree pin, then insert a
locking pin into the hole directly below
the hook. The hook is now secured.
When the C1 cradle is used as a flying frame,
the C2 T-bar must be mounted on top of it first.
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To make sure the splay hook of the
bottom speaker is out of sight, you can
rotate it upwards and park it with a
locking pin.
Again place the L-pin at the desired
angle and lower the speaker into the
splay hook.
Again place the L-pin in the first hole
under the corner pin to secure the
splay hook.
Follow the same procedure for each
subsequent L16. Start with the front
attachment.
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If you don’t need to fly L-series subs or you don’t need to stack L-series
tops, instead of using the C1/C2 combination, you can also use the simpler
C3 T-bar. The C3 T-bar offers a quick and easy solution for flying arrays
consisting of L-series tops only.
Except for the differences mentioned above. the C3 works basically the
same way as the C1/C2 system. Also with C3 rigging the L16 is being
handled as a so-called Tension Mode system in which the loudspeakers
drop into a hook by their own weight during setup, after which they then
are secured so the hook stays in place.
For transport, the hooks are unsecured so the speakers will gradually
collapse at their maximum angle while lowering them into their trolley.
(more about this further on in this manual)
Attach the front of the L16 to the C3
cradle by inserting an L-pin through
the L16 fitting on left and right front
side of the L16.
At the rear, place the first pin in the
hole with the desired angle at which
the L16 should hang from the cradle or
the speaker hanging above it.
Lower the L16 so that the splay hook
engages the degree pin, then insert a
locking pin into the hole directly below
the hook. The hook is now secured.
C3
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Again place the L-pin at the desired
angle and lower the speaker into the
splay hook.
Again place the L-pin in the first hole
under the corner pin to secure the
splay hook.
Follow the same procedure for each
subsequent L16. Start with the front
attachment.
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To make sure the splay hook of the
bottom speaker is out of sight, you can
rotate it upwards and park it with a
locking pin.
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If you don’t need to fly L-series subs or you don’t need to stack L-series
tops, instead of using the C1/C2 combination, you can also use the simpler
C3 T-bar. The C3 T-bar offers a quick and easy solution for flying arrays
consisting of L-series tops only.
Except for the differences mentioned above. the C3 works basically the
same way as the C1/C2 system. Also with C3 rigging the L16 is being
handled as a so-called Tension Mode system in which the loudspeakers
drop into a hook by their own weight during setup, after which they then
are secured so the hook stays in place.
For transport, the hooks are unsecured so the speakers will gradually
collapse at their maximum angle while lowering them into their trolley.
(more about this further on in this manual)
Attach the front of the L16 to the C3
cradle by inserting an L-pin through
the L16 fitting on left and right front
side of the L16.
At the rear, place the first pin in the
hole with the desired angle at which
the L16 should hang from the cradle or
the speaker hanging above it.
Lower the L16 so that the splay hook
engages the degree pin, then insert a
locking pin into the hole directly below
the hook. The hook is now secured.
C3
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Again place the L-pin at the desired
angle and lower the speaker into the
splay hook.
Again place the L-pin in the first hole
under the corner pin to secure the
splay hook.
Follow the same procedure for each
subsequent L16. Start with the front
attachment.
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To make sure the splay hook of the
bottom speaker is out of sight, you can
rotate it upwards and park it with a
locking pin.
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Picking up L16 rigs from a trolley
The easiest way to build, break down and transport a larger L16 array is to use
the L1 dolly which fits 4 L16s and which also has room for a C1 cradle and C2
T-bar.
Attach the front of the L16 to
the C1 cradle by inserting an
L-pin through the E1 on both
sides. The E1's on their turn
have previously been attached
to the C1 using the same pins,
as well as the C2 T-bar.
At the rear, for each
loudspeaker, place the first pin
in the hole with the desired
angle at which the L16 should
hang from the cradle or the
loudspeaker hanging directly
above it.
Note that the first hook is the
one that is attached to the C1
cradle itself
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Adjust the angles, lift the rig so that the
hooks fall into place and secure the
hooks with L-pins.
Hoist the rig from its trolley and move
the next trolley (if more than 4 L16's
are desired) directly underneath.
Follow the interconnecting procedure
for each subsequent L16. Start with the
front attachment.
18 degrees downwards looking of the
lowest hanging cabinet is the maximum
angle to pick up a next fully lowered rig
underneath.
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CAUTION
18°
max

Picking up L16 rigs from a trolley
The easiest way to build, break down and transport a larger L16 array is to use
the L1 dolly which fits 4 L16s and which also has room for a C1 cradle and C2
T-bar.
Attach the front of the L16 to
the C1 cradle by inserting an
L-pin through the E1 on both
sides. The E1's on their turn
have previously been attached
to the C1 using the same pins,
as well as the C2 T-bar.
At the rear, for each
loudspeaker, place the first pin
in the hole with the desired
angle at which the L16 should
hang from the cradle or the
loudspeaker hanging directly
above it.
Note that the first hook is the
one that is attached to the C1
cradle itself
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Adjust the angles, lift the rig so that the
hooks fall into place and secure the
hooks with L-pins.
Hoist the rig from its trolley and move
the next trolley (if more than 4 L16's
are desired) directly underneath.
Follow the interconnecting procedure
for each subsequent L16. Start with the
front attachment.
18 degrees downwards looking of the
lowest hanging cabinet is the maximum
angle to pick up a next fully lowered rig
underneath.
!
CAUTION
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This drawing shows how the back of the array should
look when the array is hanging.
The hooks are at the pre-set angles and are all
secured with locking pins in the hole directly below
the corner pin in order to keep all hooks properly and
safely in place.
This case is just an example. The L16s can of course
be any other desired angle and amount of cabinets
within the safety calculations.
Calculating the desired angles, the number of
speakers required for the venue and determining the
point of contact on the T-bar is explained in the
chapter EASE Focus 3.
Hook up the front first with the L-pins and
lower the rig again onto the loudspeakers
that are on the trolley.
Then follow the same procedure as for the
first 4 speakers (as shown on the left page
and above). Adjust the angles, lift the rig so
that the hooks fall into place and secure the
hooks with L-pins.
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L16 with sub rigging construction principle
Flying or carrying a bass cabinet in an
L16 array is done exactly similar to flying
L16 speakers only. The difference is that
the C1/C2 cradle has to be mounted
directly on top of the first flying bass
cabinet while a subsequent C1 cradle is
mounted under the bass cabinet onto which
the L16's can be flown.
If necessary, more bass cabinets can be
mounted underneath each other first
without the need for an extra C1 cradle.
The bass cabinets have extendable
couplers (which are retracted by a spring
when not in use). The C1 cradle or a
subsequent bass cabinet can be attached
to these extendable couplers.
L-pin
E3
C2
C1
E1
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This drawing shows how the back of the array should
look when the array is hanging.
The hooks are at the pre-set angles and are all
secured with locking pins in the hole directly below
the corner pin in order to keep all hooks properly and
safely in place.
This case is just an example. The L16s can of course
be any other desired angle and amount of cabinets
within the safety calculations.
Calculating the desired angles, the number of
speakers required for the venue and determining the
point of contact on the T-bar is explained in the
chapter EASE Focus 3.
Hook up the front first with the L-pins and
lower the rig again onto the loudspeakers
that are on the trolley.
Then follow the same procedure as for the
first 4 speakers (as shown on the left page
and above). Adjust the angles, lift the rig so
that the hooks fall into place and secure the
hooks with L-pins.
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L16 with sub rigging construction principle
Flying or carrying a bass cabinet in an
L16 array is done exactly similar to flying
L16 speakers only. The difference is that
the C1/C2 cradle has to be mounted
directly on top of the first flying bass
cabinet while a subsequent C1 cradle is
mounted under the bass cabinet onto which
the L16's can be flown.
If necessary, more bass cabinets can be
mounted underneath each other first
without the need for an extra C1 cradle.
The bass cabinets have extendable
couplers (which are retracted by a spring
when not in use). The C1 cradle or a
subsequent bass cabinet can be attached
to these extendable couplers.
L-pin
E3
C2
C1
E1
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Mount the C1 cradle in its 'stacking' position on the bass cabinet with
the extendable rigging couplers of the bass cabinet and the L-pins.
Then install the first L16 in the front fixings and secure it with an L-pin
on each side.
The drawing below shows a cross section of the middle bar of the
C1 cradle. Clearly visible here is the splay hook of an L16, fitting into
the cradle in a detented receiver which makes setting and adjusting
the desired angle of the L16 very easy.
After placing under the correct angle, only a locking pin has to be
placed and the L16 is secured to the C1.
Stacking L16 with the C1 combi frame
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L16 Sample setups
On the following pages some basic setups are given. Wiring is on the left page while cabling is on the right page. The proposed
setups are just examples, of course many other setups and ways of wiring and cabling are possible.
As for the impedance; we strive for a minimum impedance of approx. 4 Ohms, However the used A42 amplifier can be loaded
down to 2 ohms.
L-bass (553000) / 4 Ohms
recommended:
1 per channel
L-sub (551000) / 4 Ohms
recommended:
1 per channel (2 optional)
L-low (552000) / 4 Ohms
recommended:
1 per channel
L16 (554000)
/ 5 Ohms
recommended:
2 per dual channel (bi-amped)
NL8 TWIST CABLE
NL8 CABLE
NL4 CABLE
NL4 TWIST CABLE
A42 (604100)
4x2000W / 8Ohms
SMPS Power Amplifier
19"/1U
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554000 L16-L 2x8"/4"/2".5" Biamped arrayable system / symmetrical
550102 L10-C1 L-Coupler
550202 L10-C2 C2 T-bar for C1
550302 L10-C3 C3 T-bar for L16 tops
550103 L10-E1 Bass cabinet interlink for C1
550105 L10-E3 Top cabinet interlink for C1
604200 A42 4x 2000 W/8 Ohms Class-D Amplifier
For more L-series products and other quint audio models,
please check our website: www.quintaudio.com
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2-4
3-1
4-2
1-1
2-2
3-3
4-4
1-1
2-2
3-
4-
1-1
2-2
1-2
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Mount the C1 cradle in its 'stacking' position on the bass cabinet with
the extendable rigging couplers of the bass cabinet and the L-pins.
Then install the first L16 in the front fixings and secure it with an L-pin
on each side.
The drawing below shows a cross section of the middle bar of the
C1 cradle. Clearly visible here is the splay hook of an L16, fitting into
the cradle in a detented receiver which makes setting and adjusting
the desired angle of the L16 very easy.
After placing under the correct angle, only a locking pin has to be
placed and the L16 is secured to the C1.
Stacking L16 with the C1 combi frame
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On the following pages some basic setups are given. Wiring is on the left page while cabling is on the right page. The proposed
setups are just examples, of course many other setups and ways of wiring and cabling are possible.
As for the impedance; we strive for a minimum impedance of approx. 4 Ohms, However the used A42 amplifier can be loaded
down to 2 ohms.
L-bass (553000) / 4 Ohms
recommended:
1 per channel
L-sub (551000) / 4 Ohms
recommended:
1 per channel (2 optional)
L-low (552000) / 4 Ohms
recommended:
1 per channel
L16 (554000)
/ 5 Ohms
recommended:
2 per dual channel (bi-amped)
NL8 TWIST CABLE
NL8 CABLE
NL4 CABLE
NL4 TWIST CABLE
A42 (604100)
4x2000W / 8Ohms
SMPS Power Amplifier
19"/1U
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ordercode model description
554000 L16-L 2x8"/4"/2".5" Biamped arrayable system / symmetrical
550102 L10-C1 L-Coupler
550202 L10-C2 C2 T-bar for C1
550302 L10-C3 C3 T-bar for L16 tops
550103 L10-E1 Bass cabinet interlink for C1
550105 L10-E3 Top cabinet interlink for C1
604200 A42 4x 2000 W/8 Ohms Class-D Amplifier
For more L-series products and other quint audio models,
please check our website: www.quintaudio.com
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2-4
3-1
4-2
1-1
2-2
3-3
4-4
1-1
2-2
3-
4-
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2-2
1-2
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Wiring
This setup represents an example of a small basic L16
PA system, consisting of 2x4 pcs. of L16, making use of 2
pcs. of A42 amplifiers. The amplifiers are driven into 2.5
Ohms per channel.
This setup represents an example of a basic L16 PA
system, consisting of 2x8 pcs. of L16, making use of 4
pcs. of A42 amplifiers. The amplifiers are driven into 2.5
Ohms per channel.
Example L16 setups
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NL8
NL8
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NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
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MF
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MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
MF
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MF
HF
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HF
MF
HF
MF
HF
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NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8
NL8