Voice-Acoustic Ikarray-8 User manual

Ikarray-8
Passive Plug&Play Line-Array
Manual

Herzlichen Dank,
dass Sie ein Voice-Acoustic Produkt gekauft haben.
Seit dem Jahr 2006 entwickeln wir unsere Produkte
in der Überzeugung, dass es auf die Details ankommt.
Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit diesem Produkt.
Thank you very much,
for purchasing a Voice-Acoustic product.
Since 2006 we have been developing our
products in the rm belief that details matter.
May we wish you a lot of pleasure with this product.
Muchas gracias
por haber comprado un producto de Voice-Acoustic.
Desdel año 2006 estamos desarrollando nuestros productos
estando convencidos, que son los detalles que cuentan.
Le(s) deseamos mucha alegría usando este producto.
Merci beaucoup
d´avoir acheté un produit Voice-Acoustic.
Depuis 2006, nous développons des produits
avec la ferme conviction que les détails comptent.
Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup de plaisir à utiliser ce produit.

Introduction
General Safety Instructions 4
Care 4
Transport and storage 4
Warranty 4
Components 5
Technical data 6
Connections 6
Setup 7
Connecting cables 7
Operation 7
Working with Ikarray-8
Standard Congurations 8
Connection of 4 elements to HDSP-6 amplier 9
Connection of 2 elements to HDSP-3 amplier 10
Connection of 2 elements to Paveosub-118sp 11
Operation on tripod or spacer rod 12
Ikarray-8 in ight operation 12
Overview Accessories 13
Manufacturer‘s declaration
Imprint 14
Contents

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General Safety Instructions:
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld even if they are not connected or are not in use. Therefore make
sure when erecting and transporting loudspeakers that they are nowhere near equipment and objects which
may be impaired or damaged by an external magnetic eld. Persons with cardiac pacemakers must maintain a
safe distance.
The minimum recommended safety clearance is 1 m.
Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven at a high level. Professional loudspeaker systems
are capable of causing a sound pressure level detrimental to human health. Seemingly non-critical sound levels
(from approx. 90 dB SPL) can cause hearing damage if people are exposed to it over a long period.
All connected cables must be laid in such a way that they cannot be crushed by objects and that nobody can
step on them! Replace damaged cables immediately and do not use them!
Use only accessory parts specied by Voice-Acoustic or original accessory parts from Voice-Acoustic. Check all
cabinets and accessories regularly for wear and replace them if necessary.
Do not set up the loudspeakers in places where they are permanently exposed to moisture, dust, dirt or direct
sunlight.
Care
Wipe the surface of loudspeakers only with a damp cloth and pure water. In case of heavy pollution, repeat the
above procedure several times if necessary. Do not use any chemical additives or aggressive detergents, as
these may harm and damage the surfaces.
Transport and storage
When transporting and storing the unit, it is important to ensure that the surface and front grill of the loudspe-
aker are not damaged. Moisture can penetrate through exposed wood surfaces and cause the wood to swell.
A bent or broken front grill will no longer adequately protect the sensitive speaker membranes. In addition,
appreciable dust deposits may considerably impair the functionality of a loudspeaker membrane. For this rea-
son, the loudspeakers should be transported and stored in a safe, careful, dry and largely dust-free manner.
The following accessory parts for transport and storage are available from Voice-Acoustic:
■Transport cover for Ikarray-8/15° and Ikarray-8/5° (Art.-Nr. 501801000)
Note: The original packaging is unsuitable as permanent storage and transport packaging!
Warranty
The warranty period is 24 months from date of delivery.
On our choice we will eliminate any lack of conformity with repair or with replacement of the faulty goods. The
place of performance for warranty services is Voice-Acoustic headquarters in Dörverden. In case of remedy of
defects, the buyer shall bear all costs resulting from transportation of the goods to Voice-Acoustic headquarters
in Dörverden.
The ordering party is not entitled to remedy the defect by itself or to organise a replacement and to charge
such activities to Voice-Acoustic. In case of self remedy by the ordering party the warranty given by Voice-
Acoustic becomes void.
Warranty doesn’t apply to parts of wear and tear, such as threaded points, rubber feets and the SpeakON®
connectors.
Introduction

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Introduction
Components
1. Upper connection point ight mechanics
2. Recessed grips on both sides
3. Lower connection point ight mechanics
4. 4 x rubber feet on the underside
5. 8“ Neodym woofer
6. 15 and 12 mm multiplex cabinet, polyurea coating in RAL 9005
7. Front grille 1 mm with 10 mm acoustic foam
8. 4 x stacking trays in the top
9. 1“ Ferrit compression driver
10. Connector panel with two SpeakON® connectors and type plate with serial number
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Introduction
Technical data
Components 2 x 8“ Neodym LF with 65 mm (2,5“) voice coil
4 x 1“ Ferrit compression driver with 44 mm (1,75“) voice coil
Frequency response 15°
Frequency response 5°
80 Hz - 18 kHz (- 10 dB)
117 Hz - 16 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
80 Hz - 19 kHz (- 10 dB)
117 Hz - 16 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
Coverage range (h x v) 100° x 15° or 100° x 5° depending on the housing version
Powerhandling 500 W AES / 1.000 W program / 2.000 W peak at 4 Ω
Sound pressure 15°
Sound pressure 5°
131 dB SPL AES / 134 dB SPL program / 137 dB SPL peak
133 dB SPL AES / 136 dB SPL program / 139 dB SPL peak
Dimensions / Weight 465 (h) x 513 (w) x 291 mm (d) / 26,2 kg
Finish Polyurea coating in RAL 9005
Connections
The loudspeaker has a Neutrik NL4 SpeakON®IN and OUT connector..
The NL4 SpeakON®IN uses the connection pins 1+/1-. The connection pins 2+/2- are connected to the NL4
SpeakON®OUT 1+/1–.

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Introduction
Setup
The Ikarray-12sp line array is designed for vertical operation. A variety of accessories is available from Voice-
Acoustic to securely attach the loudspeaker safely on tripods, distance rods or hanging it from on trusses,
ceilings and walls. Ensure that the loudspeakers are securely attached to prevent personal injury and damage
of property.
Connecting cables
When connecting the cables to the loudspeaker, ensure that the polarity (+/-) and pin assignment (1/2) is
correct. Incorrect connection results in a signicant change in the loudspeaker sound characteristics and may
damage the compression driver.
The two connection sockets on the back of the loudspeaker can be used to link multiple loudspeakers on a
single amplier. Note that parallel connection reduces the total impedance (Ω) seen by the amplier. The total
impedance of loudspeakers connected in parallel must not drop below the minimum operating impedance of the
amplier.
Voice-Acoustic recommends to use the available 4 x 4 mm² Speakon cables for mobile use.
We recommend wiring the basses with at least 4 mm² in installations. The cables of the tops in installations
must be suciently dimensioned according to impedance, power and cable length.
Simplied display without consideration of loudspeaker impedances
Operation
The Ikarray-8 is exclusively intended for operation with Voice-Acoustic system electronics with internal DSP
controller: the HDSP power ampliers or powered by the free 800 W amplier channels of the self-powered sub-
woofers.
Make sure the appropriate preset has been selected before connecting the speaker to the system power amp or
self-powered subwoofer.
Using the wrong preset can damage parts of the loudspeaker.
Note: If the Ikarray-8 is not operated on the intended Voice-Acoustic system electronics, the manufacturer‘s
warranty for the loudspeaker expires!

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Working with Ikarray-8
Standard Congurations
The HDSP ampliers and self powered subwoofers contain presets for the following congurations.
Display name Coverage range Congurations
IK8-15 100° x 15° 15°
IK8-5/15 100° x 20° 5°, 15°
IK8-5/5/5/15 100° x 30° 5°, 5°, 5°, 15°
IK8-5/5/15/15 100° x 40° 5°, 5°, 15°, 15°

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Connection of 4 elements to HDSP-6 amplier
The Ikarray-8 line array is wired from top to bottom. The 4-pole cable coming from the amplier is always rst
connected to the 5° element and then looped through to a 15° element.
Pin assignment upper Speakon socket:
Speakon 1+/1- OUT CH3, 800 W
Speakon 2+/2- OUT CH2, 800 W
Pin assignment lower Speakon socket:
Speakon 1+/1- OUT CH2, 800 W
Speakon 2+/2- OUT CH1, 2.400 W Module 1 Module 2
15°
15°
5°
5°
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Connection of 2 elements to HDSP-3 amplier
One Ikarray-8 element is operated directly via the upper Speakon socket, the second element is looped through
at the lower Speakon socket of the subwoofers.
Pin assignment upper Speakon socket:
Speakon 1+/1- OUT CH3, 800 W
Speakon 2+/2- OUT CH2, 800 W
Pin assignment lower Speakon socket:
Speakon 1+/1- OUT CH2, 800 W
Speakon 2+/2- OUT CH1, 2.400 W
Module 1
15° 15°
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Connection of 2 elements to Paveosub-118sp
An Ikarray-8/5° and Ikarray-8/15° can be powered from a Voice-Acoustic self-powered subwoofer. The single
basses require a Y-adapter cable to connect the 800 W channels (1+/1-) of the two SpeakON® connectors to a
4-pole Speakon cable (LF 2+/2-, HF 1+/1-).
Pin assignment left Speakon socket:
Speakon 1+/1- OUT CH3, 800 W
Speakon 2+/2- OUT CH2, 800 W
Pin assignment right Speakon socket:
Speakon 1+/1- OUT CH2, 800 W
Speakon 2+/2- OUT CH1, 2.400 W
Y-Adapter
15°
5°
CH3: 1+/1-
2-pole
1+/1-
2+/2-
4-pole
4-pole
CH2: 1+/1-
2-pole
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Operation on tripod or spacer rod
max. load: two Ikarray-8 with tripod mechanics.
The Ikarray-8 Line Array is designed for ight and tripod operati-
on. The ight and tripod mechanical parts are supplied with two
U-brackets. The U-bracket for tripod operation has a pre-assembled
threaded spindle for later ne adjustment of the inclination. Any
mount can be attached to this U-bracket to place the mechanism on
a tripod or spacer rod.
The second U-bracket is intended for ight operations and can be
equipped with a ring eye or traverse clamp, for example, to y the
line array with the ight mechanics.
1. Fix the U-bracket at the foremost mounting point (A) of the
perforated rail with ball locking pins.
2. Fix threaded spindle with ball locking bolt (B).
3. Mount the connecting straps with ball lock pin (C).
4. Mount the holder for tripod/distance rod on the mechanics.
5. Place the loudspeaker on the mechanics and connect it with
ball lock bolts. Then connect the second speaker to the lower
speaker at the connection points.
Ikarray-8 in ight operation
max. load: four Ikarray-8 elements below each other.
1. Connect Ikarray-8 elements to each other.
2. Mount the ight mechanism with ball lock pin (D).
3. Align the ight mechanics by xing the U-bracket on the upper
hole rail (E) with the ball locking bolt. How the center of gravity
behaves depends on the number of Ikarray-8 elements atta-
ched to the ight mechanics.
Note: For installations (e.g. on high ceilings) where the radiation
is particularly steep downwards, there is an optional extension
(F) of the perforated rail.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Working with Ikarray-8
Overview Accessories
2-in-1 ight and tripod mechanics (Art.-Nr. 401801000)
Transport cover for Ikarray-8/15° and Ikarray-8/5° (Art.-Nr. 501801000)
Heavy-Duty Flightcase for up to 2 x Ikarray-8/15° or Ikarray-8/5°* (Art.-Nr. 501803000)
Self lock clamp for pipe 48-51mm, 30mm wide, max. 250 kg (Art.-Nr. 999950731)
Tripod transducer with M10 threaded connection (Art.-Nr. 999924528)
Universal suspension arrangement for ight mechanics (Art.-Nr. 409992001)

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Manufacturer‘s declaration
Imprint
© SRV Licht- & Tonanlagen, all rights reserved.
All specications in this manual are based on information available
at the time of publishing for the features and safety guidelines of
the described products. Technical specications, measurements,
weights and properties are not guaranteed.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical modications
according to legal regulations stipulating the continual improvement
of product features. For the safe operation of the unit, this manual
and all other required information must be available to all users at
the time of assembly and disassembly of the unit, and during opera-
tion. Assemble or operate the unit only after reading and understan-
ding this manual, and keeping it at hand at all times at the site.
We are happy to receive your suggestions and proposals for the
enhancement of this manual.
Please send us your ideas to the following address:
SRV Licht- & Tonanlagen - Voice-Acoustic Headquarters
Brocksfeld 3
D-27313 Dörverden
Tel.: + 49 (0) 4234 942 777
E-Mail: [email protected]