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Operation Manual
Ultra-Compact Subwoofer
SW-12 MiniSub
Sub-Series
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General Information
SW-12 MiniSub Operation Manual
Ver.: 2.0_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
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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 Acoustic, 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 SW-12 MiniSub y sus respectivas opciones, cumple con las Directivas:
Declare under our sole responsibility that devices in the SW-12 MiniSub 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

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................... 2
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD ........................................................................................ 2
1Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Welcome to Tecnare.................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Overview the SW-12 MiniSub Subwoofer.................................................................... 5
1.2 Connections ................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Processing and Amplification....................................................................................... 7
2Loudspeaker Configuration.............................................................................................. 8
2.1 Standard Operation...................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Cardioid Operation ....................................................................................................... 9
3Configuration .................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Connection to PA4.1500 ............................................................................................ 10
3.2 Connection to PA3000/PA5000 ................................................................................. 11
3.3 Connection to T20-44/T10-44 .................................................................................... 12
4Technical specifications .................................................................................................. 13

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1Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Tecnare
Thank you for choosing the high-quality Tecnare®SW-12 MiniSub Subwoofer System
“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 SW-12 MiniSub Ultra-Compact Subwoofer
The Tecnare SW12Minisub is a very powerful 1×12-inch Low-Frequency loudspeaker
enclosure. This vented subwoofer cabinet has been designed for small sound reinforcements,
where audio quality and box size matters. It extends the power bandwidth of other Tecnare
loudspeakers, enhancing the low-frequency headroom in a variety of full range systems.
SW12 consists of bass reflex cabinet houses a single
12-inch, low frequency driver in a birch plywood
enclosure, optimally tuned for extended low frequency
response.
This very compact subwoofer can be used in
combination with IBZA6, IBZA8 or IBZA10. The
response given with this subwoofer is very deep,
starting at 38 Hz and features a power of 700W AES.
Thank you to its compact size it can easily be carried.
Designed and manufactured at Exel Acoustics’ Spain
headquarters, the SW12 Minisub is available from the
factory in three models - Passive version (SW12) and the Self-Powered versions without
networking fix-factory preset (SW–12A) or with networking remote PC control (SW–12 PCC–3).
The enclosure has been made with the latest techniques ensuring a perfect and rigid
construction. Weatherized finish is provided, as the cabinet is coated with rugged polyurea
texture finish and protected with specially treated grille. The cabinet also features a pole mount
socket.
The SW-12 passive version is driven and amplified by Tecnare PA-Series and DP-
Series Controller or T-44/48 Amplifier. These ones ensure linearization, protection and
optimization for the loudspeaker system in its different configurations, cardioid included. Do not
used this options is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components.

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1.2 Connections
SW-12 loudspeaker utilizes Neutrik®SpeakON®connectors. There are two NLT4
connectors on the rear of each SW-12. These connectors mate with Neutrik NL-4 or NL-4
compatible in-line cable connectors. All four pins of both connectors are wired in parallel. The
following subsections describe the electrical connections.
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.
IN speakON®point
1+
1-
2+
2-
Connection
LF +
LF -
NC
NC
The SW-12 uses the pin assignment 1+/1+. Under special order, the customer can
required the assignments 2+/2- and appoint the pin 1+/1- to TOP cabinets.
Using one as the input, the second connector allows for direct connection to a second
cabinet.

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1.3 Processing and Amplification
Only operate Tecnare loudspeaker with a correctly configured Tecnare preset. Tecnare
offer a complete solution that guarantees the highest level of performance. A complete range of
controllers, amplified and amplified controller with DSP are available to get this objective.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components.
1.3.1 Processing
The Tecnare DP2696 and DP4896 are the approved processors for use with the SW12
loudspeaker. Refer to the respective operations manuals.
1.3.2 Amplification
To power Subwoofer 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
Subwoofer Series loudspeakers. These Advanced Amplifiers Controlled with DSP offer a
complete solution of both preset and protection for any application. The SW12 can be driven by
T10-48, T06-48, and T20-44, T10-44 and T06-44 amplifiers.

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2Loudspeaker Configuration
2.1 Standard Operation
The standard operation corresponds to the use of subwoofers as single elements or as
standard subwoofer arrays.
In this configuration the system operates with an omni-directional or quasi-omni-
directional directivity pattern.
SW-12 Standard operation

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2.2 Cardioid Operation
The SW-12 subwoofer can be configured in cardioid arrays to reduce the amount of
output heard behind the subwoofers. Subwoofer cardioid arrays are archived by placing three
units coplanar to each other (in either a ground stacked or flown array) with one unit facing the
opposite direction. The output of the reversed subwoofer cancels the output of the other
subwoofers normally present behind the units.
Tecnare has specifically designed cardioid presets. However, we recommend
calculating the appropriate ratio of forward to rear facing loudspeakers, as well as the
measurement of required parameter setting of polarity, delay, and gain. For more information,
contact Tecnare Technical Support.
SW12 Cardioid operation

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3Configuration
Tecnare®Sound Systems recommended operating the SW-12 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.
3.1 Connection to PA4.1500
MAXIMUM OF 8 ENCLOSURES PER PA4.1500
2 x SW-12 can be connected to each output channel on the PA4.1500. Therefore, a
single PA4.1500 amplifier can drive up to 8 enclosures.
See the preset manual connect the reverse subwoofer to use the cardioid preset.
Impedance load: 8Ω for 1 enclosure, 4Ω for 2 enclosures.

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3.2 Connection to PA3000/PA5000
MAXIMUM OF 4 ENCLOSURES PER PA3000/5000
2 x SW-12 can be connected to each output channel on the PA3000/5000. Therefore, a
single PA3000/5000 amplifier can drive up to 4 enclosures.
See the preset manual connect the reverse subwoofer to use the cardioid preset.
Impedance load: 8Ω for 1 enclosure, 4Ω for 2 enclosures.

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3.3 Connection to T20-44/T10-44
MAXIMUM OF 16 ENCLOSURES PER T20-44/T10-44
4 x SW-12 can be connected to each output channel on the T20-44/T10-44. Therefore,
a single T20-44/T10-44 amplifier controller can drive up to 16 enclosures.
See the preset manual connect the reverse subwoofer to use the cardioid preset.
Impedance load: 8Ω for 1 enclosure, 4Ω for 2 enclosures, 2Ω for 4 enclosures.

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4Technical specifications
SW-12 MiniSub ULTRA-COMPACT SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
ACOUSTICAL
Operating Frequency Range
38Hz -500 Hz±3dB, measured on axis. 42Hz-140Hz Recommended operating frequency range.
Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics
Axial Sensitivity
93 dB (1w/1m)1
Calculated SPL
122 dB continuous/128 Peak
Nominal Dispersion
360º for a single unit; varies with number of units and configurations
COMPONENTS
Low Frequency
1 x 12-inch cone driver ferrite magnet, direct radiation, bass-reflex
Nominal impedance: 8Ω
Voice coil size: 3-inch
Power Handling Capability: 700 W AES / 1400 W continuous2
Note: Power Handling measured using AES Standards= 2 hours test made with continuous pink noise
signal (6 db crest factor).
AUDIO INPUT
Connectors
IN: 1 x NL4 SpeakON®
LINK: 1 x NL4 SpeakON®
Wiring
Pin 1+/-: LF+/- ; Pin 2+/- : NC; Optional wiring: Pin 1+/-: Parallel; Pin 2+/-: LF+/-
PHYSICAL
Enclosure
18mm birch plywood. Finished in Polyurea surface
Protective Grille
Powder-coated perforated steel with acoustically transparent reticulated foam
Dimensions (HxWxD)
376mm x 376mm x 398mm (14.8”x 14.8” x 15.7”)
Weight
21.1 Kg. (46.51lbs), with rigging
Application information is presented for guidance only. Exel Acoustics SL reserves the right to make any necessary
changes to the products and the published specifications. As part of the on-going development program Exel Acoustics
SL tries to maintain the highest degree of product compatibility.
1Applied RMS voltage is set to 2.85V for 8ohm nominal impedance
2Power of Continuous Program is defined as 3dB greater than the AES rating

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SW-12 Dimensions

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Reinventing The Rules
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Tecnare Sound Systems. All rights reserved.
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