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Operation Manual
ALIS12
Adaptative Loudspeaker
ALIS Series
Version 1.6

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General Information
ALIS12 R2 Operation Manual
Ver.: 1.6_UK 11/2018
©EXEL ACOUSTICS SL; all right reserved
The information contained in this manual has been
carefully checked for accuracy, at the time of going to
press, however no guarantee is given with respect to
the correctness.
Exel Acoustics SL accepts no responsibility for any
errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual
or the products and software described in it. Technical
specifications, dimensions, weights and properties do
not represent guaranteed qualities. As manufacturers
we reserve the right to make alterations and
modifications within the framework of legal provisions,
as well as changes aimed at improving quality.
EXEL ACOUSTICS SL
CL Encinar, 282 – Pol. Ind. Monte Boyal
45950 Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo) Spain
Phone: [phone] Fax:
e-mail: [e-mail] www.tecnare.com

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IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS
Before using our product, be sure to carefully read the manual and safe Instructions. Keep this document with
the device all time.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well
DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings.
5 Only use attachments / accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
6 Use only with the cart, tripod, bracket or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart / apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
7 If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the Exel Acoustics, the
protection by the equipment may be
impaired.
8 Read the entire Product Information
document before exploiting the system.
9 Read the Rigging Manual before installing
the system. Use the rigging accessories
described in the rigging manual and follow
the associated procedures.
CAUTION: Rigging should only be done by experience
professionals.
10 This speaker enclosure is capable of
creating a strong magnetic field. Please use
caution around the enclosure with data
storage devices such as phones, computers
or hard drivers.
11 Handles are for moving the system only.
12 Beware of sound levels. Never stand in the
immediate vicinity of loudspeaker driven at
high level. Professional loudspeaker
systems are capable of causing a sound
pressure level (SPL) detrimental to human
health. Hearing damage can also occur with
prolonged exposure to sound: 8h at 90
dB(A), 30 min at 110 dB(A), less than 4 min
at 130 dB(A) Source: European Directive
relating to the assessment and management
of noise 2002/49/CE
13 When setting up the loudspeaker or
loudspeaker stand, make sure they are
standing on a firm surface. If you place
several enclosures on top of one another,
use straps to secure them against
movement.

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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EXEL ACOUSTICS SL
CL Encinar, 282. Polígono Industrial Monte Boyal. 45950 – Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo),
España (Spain).
Declara que el producto ALIS12 y sus respectivas opciones, cumple con las Directivas:
Declare under our sole responsibility that devices in the ALIS12 range of products, comply with
relating Directives:
(1) Directiva de Baja Tensión - 2006/95/CE
(2) Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagnética - 2004/108/CE
(3) Directiva RoHS - 2011/65/UE
(4) Directiva RAEE - 2012/19/UE
(1) Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE
(2) EMC 2004/108/CE
(3) RoHS Directive 2011/65/UE
(4) WEEE Directive 2012/19/UE

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................... 3
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD ........................................................................................ 5
1Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Welcome to Tecnare.................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Overview the ALIS 12 .................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Connections ............................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Processing and Amplification..................................................................................... 11
2Loudspeaker Configurations.......................................................................................... 12
2.1 Standalone System .................................................................................................... 12
2.2Line Source and Subwoofer....................................................................................... 13
3Power Amplifier selection for ALIS12 .......................................................................... 14
3.1 Recommended Amplifier Power ................................................................................ 14
3.2 Recommended Speaker Cables ................................................................................ 15
4Loudspeaker Connection ................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Connecting ALIS12 to PA3000/PA5000 .................................................................... 16
4.2 Connecting ALIS12 to PA4.1500 ............................................................................... 17
4.3 Connecting ALIS12 to T-Series ................................................................................. 18
5Transport and storage .................................................................................................... 19
6Technical specifications .................................................................................................. 20

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1Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Tecnare
Thank you for choosing the high-quality Tecnare®ALIS12 R2 “Adaptative Loudspeaker
Integrate point Source”, “Made in Spain” from EXEL ACOUSTICS SL.
Please spare a little time to study the contents of this manual, so that you obtain the best
possible performance from this unit.
All Tecnare®products are carefully engineered for world-class performance and reliability.
If you would like further information about this or any other Tecnare®product, please
contact us. We look forward to helping you in the near future.
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, Exel Acoustics
SL as manufacturer of Tecnare®products reserve the right to change the specifications
of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.
Updates and supplementary information are available on the Tecnare®website:
http://www.tecnare.com
Tecnare Technical Support is available at:
•(T): [phone] - [phone]
•(e-mail): [e-mail]
Thank you again for placing your confidence in Tecnare®products.

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1.2 Overview the ALIS 12
Line source arrays units are tightly focused in the vertical dimensions but spread sound
widely in the horizontal dimension. These coverage characteristics reduce its ability to be used
as individual units. In order to cover the requirements for smaller array configurations and
shorter throw distances but with the same quality standards as set a line source, led to the
design of ALIS Series.
ALIS12 loudspeaker is a Hi-Q "Adaptative
Loudspeaker Integrate point Source” which
generates a modular, curved wavefront suited for a
wide range of applications. Utilizing a toroid
waveguide device ALIS12 is designed with a
trapezoidal shape for lateral coupling of adjacent
cabinets and can be deployed in tightly packed array
clusters to deliver coverage that is proportional to the
number of units in the array.
While line source array uses variable curvature
arrays to create an isophase wavefront in the vertical
plane, ALIS12 are optimized for horizontal
installations but also can be operate vertically when
necessary and generates a modular, constant
curvature wavefront.
Whit a wide operating frequencies range of 55 Hz to
18 kHz, the ALIS12 offers a smooth sound with an
extraordinary performance at low frequency. The
ALIS12 cabinet is driven by a 12-inch long excursion cone driver in a vented-box and one high
frequency 3-inch voice coil, 1.4-inch throat diameter compression driver loaded on a toroid
waveguide and attached to a constant-Q horn that provides a 20-deegree horizontal by 75-
degree vertical coverage, guaranteeing an exceptional sound projection.
Constructed of premium birch plywood, the durable enclosure is coated with polyurea
paint, hard-shell finish. A strong, hi-perforated steel grille with an acoustically transparent cloth
backing provides protection for the drivers.
The ALIS12 offer extremely easy-to-use rigging, making the system highly versatile
from touring, rental and fixed installations. ALIS12's sides include a couple of aluminium rail
that allow the unit to be easily linked with other ALIS12s in arrays by means of TALBX12 bar.
The optional THV-ALIS12 pickup plate allows lifting ALIS12 horizontal arrays of up to four units
with uptilt or downtilt from a single hanging point; two pickup plates can lift arrays of up to six
units from a single hanging point or motor using the TecB004 Universal Fly bar. The Optional
THF-ALIS12 plates to join the units in fixed installations are available.
The Optional TTG-ALIS12 bar suspends vertical arrays of up to six ALIS12s.
The Optional TA12-SMB pole socket mounting bracket allows using one ALIS12 on pole
mounted on a subwoofer or standard loudspeaker tripod stand.
Other options include weather protection and custom colour finishes for fixed
installations and applications with specific cosmetic requirements, TWD-ALIS12 wooden dolly
board for moving the enclosure and protecting the front grill during transport and storage and
FUND-ALIS12 protective cover for transporting and storage

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In summary, ALIS12 is a medium format system that provides a coherent, single point
source sound field. This makes ALIS12 the right system for medium-scale sound reinforcement
applications where a perfect coupling between the elements of the arrangement can be
combined, avoiding comb filtering between speakers and deliver coverage only to the desired
areas, providing a high-SPL with a perfect coupling and in terms of throw distance, the extreme
capabilities of a line source array are not required.
Tecnare ALIS12 is designed as a complete system with the T-Series class D amplifier
or DP-4896 DSP controller. Tecnare only recommends using presets developed by Tecnare
Sound System. The DP-Series Processor and T-Series Advanced System Amplifiers are ideal
for this purpose.
Thanks to dedicated factory presets, it constitutes an extremely advanced and precise
drive system for the enclosures. In high-end installation projects, the T-Series amplified
controller can deliver maximum power headroom and the best possible performances. State of
art component and finely optimised design result is generous power reserves that ensure
pristine sound quality is maintained even under the most extreme conditions.
The DP-4896 Digital Loudspeaker Controllers and the T-Series amplified controllers
feature the unique Virtual Xover limiter for passive 2-way enclosures, a Tmax transducer
thermal limiters and Xmax over-excursion protection limiter.

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1.3 Connections
The ALIS12 loudspeaker utilizes Neutrik®SpeakON®connectors. There are two NLT4
connectors on the rear of each ALIS12. These connectors made with Neutrik®NL-4 or NL-4
compatible in-line cable connectors. All four pins of both connectors are wired in parallel to link
multiple loudspeakers on a single amplifier output. However, note that all four pins on each
connectors – even that are unused by the speaker itself- are wired in parallel (pin-to-pin) to all
the other connectors on the cabinet. Remember that parallel connection reduces the total
impedance (Ω) seen by the amplifier.
ALIS12 can be ordered in bi-amp version or passive version with internal passive
crossover network.
The total impedance of loudspeaker connected in parallel must not drop below the
minimum operating impedance of the amplifier. This will result in unsatisfactory
performance and may cause damage to the amplifier.
The following subsections describe the electrical connections.
IN speakON®point
1+
1-
2+
2-
Passive X-over
+
-
NC
NC
Bi-amped
LF +
LF -
HF +
HF -
Bi-amp version
Passive version

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1.4 Processing and Amplification
Only operate Tecnare®loudspeakers with a correctly configured Tecnare preset.
Tecnare offer a complete solution that guarantees the highest level of performance. A complete
range of processors, amplifiers and controlled amplifiers with DSP are available to get this
objective. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components.
1.4.1 Processing
The Tecnare DP4896 is the approved processors for use with the ALIS12 loudspeaker.
Refer to DP4896 user manual.
Preset for DP4896 processors have been developed for the ALIS12. Two presets for
each working version on ALIS12 are available.
•ALIS12 passive (ALIS12P) or bi-amped (ALIS12) for FOH use
•ALIS12_80 passive (ALIS12P_80) or bi-amped (ALIS12_80) to flatten the
overall frequency response.
You may obtain the settings from the DP Series at http://www.tecnare.com website.
1.4.2 Amplification
To power ALIS Series, Tecnare recommends amplifiers with the power ratings enough
to feed the loudspeakers. For high power or live applications, it is recommended to
oversize the amplifiers relative to the nominal AES output of the loudspeakers. A lower
power amplifier will not reduce the chances of driver damage due to over-excursion,
and may actually increase the risk of thermal damage due to sustained clipping.
In certain specific cases it is possible to slightly under-power the subs or loudspeakers
as long as the amplifier will not be driven to its limits.
In any case, the Tecnare processors should be deployed in front of the amp to ensure
that the amplifiers to not go into clip.
The TSeries amplifier or DP4896 processors also include:
-Virtual Xover Limiter for passive systems
- Thermal protection from power surges or overload
- Xmax Excursion displacement protection
The TSeries amplifiers are the ideal companion for maximum performance of ALIS
Series loudspeakers. These Advanced System Amplifiers Controlled with DSP offer a complete
solution of both preset and protection for any application. The ALIS Series can be driven by
T10-48, T06-48, and T20-44 and T10-44 amplifier.

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2Loudspeaker Configurations
ALIS12 is designed to be used as standalone system, as main system in small to mid-
sized venues or like a complement with other Tecnare loudspeakers, with the goal of ensuring
full harmonic depth and richness to the audial experience.
2.1 Standalone System
When ALIS12 is working as standalone system or line source, the ALIS12 system can
be operate over the nominal bandwidth of the ALIS12 enclosure 55 Hz-20 KHz.
ALIS12 Standalone - line source mode
Frequency Range
55- 18kHz (-3dB)
45 - 18kHz (-10dB)
Note: The low-frequency response of
the system will increase according to the
length of the array
Horizontal Array
Flown Horizontal Array
Flown Vertical Array
Standalone

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2.2 Line Source and Subwoofer
If, higher SPL is necessary, or the program content requires low-frequency beyond that
provided by the ALIS12 standalone or line source, then subwoofers can be added to ALIS12
loudspeaker system to increase the low-frequency response and the overall acoustic power.
Tecnare SW118M, SW218V or SW218EB can achieve frequency response down to 30
to 45 Hz range, extending the low-end bandwidth.
Preset for DP-Series processor and T-Series amplifier are available for different
configuration and applications
ALIS12 Horizontal Array
Groundstacked on SW-218EB
ALIS12 Flown Horizontal
Array with groundstacked
SW-218EB
ALIS12 Flown Vertical Array
with groundstacked SW-
218EB

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3Power Amplifier selection for ALIS12
3.1 Recommended Amplifier Power
The ALIS12 has been development in conjunction with the TSeries amplifiers. We
recommend using the T10-44 and T10-48 amplifier with the ALIS12 loudspeaker. The Tecnare
TSeries Advanced System Amplifier represents current state-of-the-art in amplifier technology.
Offering a unique combination of massive power and peerless audio performance integrated
with unique DSP, the TSeries represents an unmatched advancement in amplifier technology.
Also, Tecnare PA Series two and four channel power amplifiers are recommended for
use with ALIS Series together with the DP4896 processors. These amplifiers work well at 4
ohms, making it possible to power two cabinets in parallel from each amplifier channel.
We recommend TSeries amplifiers if more than two ALIS12 loudspeaker need to be
connected in parallel, as these amplifiers can comfortably drive 2 ohm loads.
3.1.1 Maximum drive capability
•When use the ALIS12 in PASSIVE version, each PA-Series amplifiers can drive a
maximum of two enclosures by channel and four1enclosures by channel if you use
a T20-44 or T10-44.
•When use the ALIS12 in Bi-AMP version, each PA-Series amplifiers can drive a
maximum of two enclosures by channel, with separate channels being used HF and
LF inputs, and four1enclosures by channel if you use a T20-44 OR T10-44.
Other manufacturers’ power amplifiers may be used provided they are capable of
delivering the necessary power into the combined impedance of loudspeakers in use. Note that
many amplifiers suffer sonic degradation when driving low load impedances or, worse still, shut
down.
Always check your intended power amplifier’s specifications and conduct listening tests
before committing to a very low impedance system design.
The table below specifies the recommended minimum amplifier rating for the ALIS12
when used in pairs.
Model
Rating Power (1 u)
Full-Range/ Parallel
Model recommended
ALIS12 710W AES / 1420W Cont.
@ 8Ω
1500 to 3000 W @ 4ΩPA3000/PA5000/PA4.1500 /T-
Series
1See section 4. “Loudspeaker Connection”

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3.2 Recommended Speaker Cables
Choosing the right wire gauge for your installation is utmost importance to ensure you
will get the maximum potential of your system.
The two primary things resistance affects in the amplifier-to-loudspeaker connection
are: insertion loss and damping factor, both of which are dependent upon cable resistance. Too
small a cable section will increase both its serial resistance and its capacitance; this reduces the
electrical power delivered to the loudspeaker and can also induce response (damping factor)
variations.
INSERTION LOSS
Insertion loss is the measure of the loss of load power at the speaker due to excessive
resistive losses of the cable or any additional component attached between the amplifier and
the loudspeaker. We typically express this loss in decibels (dB) using the following formula:
20 log Rload IL
Rload Rcable

= • 
+

DAMPING FACTOR
Damping factor is a ratio of rated loudspeaker impedance (ZL) to the source impedance
(Zs). In this case our source impedance is (Rcable + Ramplifier).
Damping Factor = ZL/ZS
The table below indicates the cable valour recommended by Tecnare®.
Recommended maximum length
cable cross-section
8 Ω
4 Ω
2 Ω
mm²
SWG
AWG
m
ft.
m
ft.
m
ft.
2,5
15
13
30
100
15
50
10
33
4
13
11
50
160
25
80
17
53
6
11
9
74
240
37
120
25
80
10
9
7
120
390
60
195
40
130
IMPORTANT
Long speaker cables induce capacitive effects – up to hundreds of pF depending on the
quality of the cable - with a low-pass effect on high frequencies. If long speaker cables
must be used, ensure that they do not remain coiled while in use.

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4Loudspeaker Connection
Tecnare®Sound Systems recommended operating the ALIS loudspeaker together
Tecnare loudspeaker controllers.
Tecnare®only recommends using preset/amplifier developed by Tecnare; otherwise
there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components. DP Series Loudspeaker Controller, PA
Series amplifier and T-Series amplifier are ideal for this purpose.
Ensure that the right preset was selected before connecting the loudspeaker with the
amplifier.
Operating with an incorrect preset can damage part of the loudspeaker.
Ensure that the amplifier is properly size according to requirements. Under-power or
oversize power amplifier without the supervision of an expert may damage the
loudspeaker.
Please note the technical specification section.
4.1 Connecting ALIS12 to PA3000/PA5000
MAXIMUM OF 2 ENCLOSURES PER CHANNEL OF PA3000/PA5000
2 x ALIS12 can be connected in parallel to each pair of output channels on the
PA3000/PA5000 amplifiers.
Impedance load:
PASSIVE: 1 Enclosure: 8Ω; 2 Enclosures: 4Ω
BI-AMP: 1 Enclosure → LF: 8Ω; HF: 16Ω; 2 Enclosures → LF: 4Ω; HF: 8Ω
Connecting Bi-amp enclosure
Connecting Passive enclosure

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4.2 Connecting ALIS12 to PA4.1500
MAXIMUM OF 2 ENCLOSURES PER PA4.1500
2 x V14CX can be connected in parallel to each pair of output channels on the PA4.1500
amplifier.
Impedance load:
PASSIVE: 1 Enclosure: 8Ω; 2 Enclosures: 4Ω
BI-AMP: 1 Enclosure → LF: 8Ω; HF: 16Ω; 2 Enclosures → LF: 4Ω; HF: 8Ω
Connecting Bi-amp enclosure
Connecting Passive enclosure

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4.3 Connecting ALIS12 to T-Series
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENCLOSURES PER T-SERIES
Enclosure
Max enclosures in parallel*
Max enclosures by amplifier
T20-
44
T10-
44
T06-
44
T10-
48
T06-
48
T03-
48
T20-
44
T10-
44
T06-
44
T10-
48
T06-
48
T03-
48
ALIS12
BI-AMP
4 4 2 2 1 NR 8 8 4 8 4 NR
ALIS12P
PASSIVE
4 4 2 2 1 NR 16 16 8 16 8 NR
* For bi-amp loudspeaker, the value corresponds to the number of cabinet connected in parallel in the way
by output. For passive option, the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output.
Impedance load:
PASSIVE: 1 Enclosure: 8Ω; 2 Enclosures: 4Ω
BI-AMP: 1 Enclosure → LF: 8Ω; HF: 16Ω; 2 Enclosures → LF: 4Ω; HF: 4Ω
Connecting Bi-amp enclosure
Connecting Passive enclosure

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5Transport and storage
Because the ALIS12 loudspeaker weighs 33’5 kg (73.85lbs), when the enclosure is
transported or stored, it is very important to ensure that both the finish and front grille are not
damaged.
The following accessory parts for transport and storage are available from Exel
Acoustics:
•TWD-ALIS12 Removable wooden dolly board with 100mm wheels.
•Fund-ALIS12. Protective Soft-Cover. This cover consists of thick padded nylon
and is provided with recesses for the handler to carrying of the system cabinet.
The original packaging must not use as permanent storage and transport packaging.