Wharfedale Pro CoMAX 12 Guide

CoMAX12/12B
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE

CoMAX12/12B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1……………………………………….Important Warnings and Safety
Instructions
2……………………………………….Features
3……………………………………….Introduction
3…………………………………..…..CoMAX12 Overview
4………………………………………Why the CoMAX12 Loudspeakers?
6………………………………………Setting up/ Speaker Placement
7………………………………………Connections/Wiring
8..……………………………………..Specifications & Dimensions
10……………………………………..Warranty

CoMAX12/12B
IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and become familiar with the features and
functions of these products before operating them.
2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS –
All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to.
4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment,
it is advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a
sound system. With all system components connected, turn on source equipment
(mixers, signal processors, record and playback units, etc.) BEFORE powering up
amplifiers. Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers
if amplifiers are already turned on. Make sure that amplifier volumes are set to their
minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers LAST. It is recommended that all
system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds before any source
signals are introduced or level setting adjustments are made. Similarly, when shutting
systems down, turn all amplifiers off first, before powering down any other system
components.
5. CABLES – Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection between
amplifiers and speakers. Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors.
6. RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING – Rigging, suspending and mounting of
these speaker systems can expose members of the public to serious health risks and
even death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR
OTHERWISE MOUNT THESE SPEAKERS UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED
AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL
AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF
YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT
REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE.
7. CAUTION – These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very
high sound pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to
excessive volume levels. Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to
extreme levels.
8. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users should not
attempt to service this product. Warranty nullification could result if this is attempted.
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CoMAX12/12B
FEATURES – CoMAX12
2-way Co-axial loudspeaker system
2” (50.8mm) Titanium HF compression driver
Low distortion, high power, 12" (305mm) woofer
350 Watts Continuous Power Handling
High strength Polypropylene cabinet
High strength stand socket for use with CoMAX12B
DTFdynamic filament driver protection
Eight (8) M10 hanging points
Two NL4 Connectors and two 1/4” speaker inputs
FEATURES – CoMAX12B Subwoofer
Low distortion, high power, 12" (305mm) woofer
450 Watts Continuous Power Handling
High strength Polypropylene cabinet
High strength stand socket for use with CoMAX12 and
optional steel stand pole
Eight (8) M10 hanging points can be fitted with casters
2 Parallel NL4 Connectors plus two 1/4” speaker inputs
Parallel NL4/1/4” outputs for passive system using
CoMAX12
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CoMAX12/12B
INTRODUCTION
Thank You
Wharfedale CoMAX12 loudspeakers are the result of many years of
experience in the use, design and manufacturing of professional
loudspeaker products. We take great pride in engineering and building
every Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker and wish to thank you for entrusting us
with your sound.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual completely in order to ensure
that you get the most out of your CoMAX12 Loudspeaker system.
CoMAX12/12B OVERVIEW:
The CoMAX12 loudspeaker system is designed to deliver accurate, high
power sound in a lightweight small portable package
From the selection of components to the polypropylene molded cabinet, to
the High Frequency Driver protection circuit (DTF), the CoMAX12 is
designed from the ground up to be the workhorse of your sound
reinforcement projects. Feature laden and powerful, the CoMAX12/12B is
the only choice for getting around with the best sound gear in town.
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CoMAX12/12B
WHY COMAX12 LOUDSPEAKERS?
When you need a powerful, portable, easy to set up and use sound
reinforcement system, you choose the system that can deliver the biggest
sound from a compact speaker system. The CoMAX12/12B system is just
what you asked for.
Portability and great sound are not the only attributes that draw your
attention to the CoMAX12/12B system. Depending on your system needs,
you can use just the CoMAX12 on it’s own on a stand or add the 12B
when you need extended low frequency. Simply use the 1 metre long steel
stand pole (optional) to create a compact, high performance sound
reinforcement system. Not only will this combination improve the sound, it
will also get the Mid/ High speaker (CoMAX12) above the audience for
better long-range projection.
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SETTING UP/ SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The uniform dispersion of the CoMAX12 makes it easy to place the
speakers where you need them, rather than trying to rearrange the room to
accommodate the sound system. Try to keep the speakers above head
level to get the full effect of the system and cover the most people.
The CoMAX12 is an excellent sound reinforcement speaker. For those
times when you are in a bigger room or outdoors, add the CoMAX12B
subwoofer and put the CoMAX12’s on the optional stand pole to give you
more bass punch.
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CONNECTIONS/ WIRING
Wiring and setting up your CoMAX12 is as easy as plugging in a
household appliance. You simply run your speaker cables from your
amplifier to one of the parallel SpeakOnor TRS input connectors on the
CoMAX12 input panel.
If you are using the CoMAX12B with the CoMAX12, you connect an
additional speaker cable from the CoMAX12B output jacks (either the
SpeakOnor TRS) to one of the CoMAX12 inputs.
{CAUTION} If you are using the extension pole to raise the CoMAX

12 above the heads of the audience, be sure the CoMAX
 12B is on
flat, solid ground. Although the pole is only 1 m long, always be
careful to place the system so that it cannot be bumped, causing the
speakers to fall over.
There is no need for an expensive crossover. The CoMAX12B has a built-
in passive crossover at 250Hz. This internal crossover eliminates the need
for another amplifier and gives great full range frequency response, too!.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Frequency response 55Hz-20kHz 45Hz – 350Hz
Peak SPL @ 1m 128dB 128 dB
Sensitivity (1W @ 1M) 98dB 98 dB
Coverage Pattern (degrees) 70º H x 70 Vº
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Power
Continuous 350 Watts 450 Watts
Program 700 Watts 900 Watts
Peak 1400 Watts 1800 Watts
Low Frequency Driver 12" (305mm) 12" (305mm)
High Frequency Driver 2" (50.8mm) Titanium NA
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Input connectors NL4 + 1/4”x 2 NL4 + 1/4” x 2
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Cabinet Material Polypropylene Polypropylene
Dimensions (H x W x D) (mm) 436 x 434 x 627 436 x 434 x 627
Weight (kg) 23.8kg (52.5 lbs.) 22.3kg (49.2 lbs.)
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CoMAX12/12B
WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
Wharfedale CoMAX12/12B are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a
period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact
your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information.
*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealers
or distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights
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