SW218XA - Axiom Pro Audio
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1. USER MANUAL SW218XA active subwoofer KEY FEATURES e Very High Output e Manifolded Transmission Line configuration for very fast transient response e High strength water repellent glass fiber reinforced cones e Tetracoil dual voice coil for extended linear response and increased power handling e Digitally controlled Class D amplifier module with SMPS 96KHz 40 bit floating point CORE processing with PRONET remote control INTRODUCTION The SW218XA subwoofer is designed to deliver high quality low frequency reproduction where very high output is a key requirement together with well defined deep bass response and fast transient response The very high output makes it ideal for concert touring and festival applications requiring high levels of low frequency response such as hard rock and electronic music and for top level dance music clubs i The SW218XA is a very high quality powered subwoofer system featuring some of the most advanced aD technologies for low frequency reproduction Its unique and innovative design is based on a configuration that can be defined as Manifolded Transmission Line It uses manifolding of the front side of the cones to maximize the mutual coupling between the two ee drivers while loading the back of the cone with a large size transmission line that has the function to S l create a transmission path from the back of the transducers to the front This innovative configuration does not2. 1110 mm 43 70 15 mm reinforced Phenolic Birch High resistance water based paint 10 handles 121 2 Kg 267 2 Ibs 4 heavy load 100 mm optional MECHANICAL DRAWING with optional wheels 121 5 cm 47 83 59 0 cm 23 23 Swivel Mounting Pole li l Castor 95 0 cm 37 4 111 0 cm 43 7 Transport Dolly OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES available soon Transport Dolly AC103GS 100 mm Swivel castor without brake NAC3FXW Neutrik Powercon TRUE1 for power in Note l l NAC3MXW Neutrik Powercon TRUE1 for power out ae AR a A pS ee Mire HTAC Hand tool for tightening the bushing of the powerCON TRUE1 CAT5SLU01 05 10 LANSS CatSe RJ45 plugs and NE8MC1 connectors 1 5 10 m Length AR100LUxx Hybrid cable 1x Cat6e 1x Audio with NEUTRIK connectors 0 7 1 5 2 5 5 10 15 20 m Length AR200LUxx Hybrid cable 1x Cat6e 2x Audio with NEUTRIK connectors 20 30 40 60 80 m Length AVCATSPROxx Cat5e on cable drum RJ45 plugs and NEUTRIK connectors 30 50 75 m Length NE8MCB Neutrik Ethercon PLUG NC3MXXBAG Neutrik XLR M NC3FXXBAG Neutrik XLR F USB2CAN PRONET network converter USB2CAND PRONET network converter with dual RJ45 outputs see http www axiomproaudio com for detailed description and other available accessories SPARE PARTS AC103GS 100 mm Swivel castor without brake AC115DN Black steel handle 98AXM218TLW4 18 woofer 4 Tetracoil dual voice coil 4 ohm NAC3PX Neutrik Powercon
3. together with remote control and networking capability The PRONET control software working on a solid and reliable CANBUS based network protocol provides an intuitive interface for the remote EXAMPLE OF PRONET NETWORK WITH AX2010A AND SW218XA PC NOTEBOOK USB2CAN USB 2 0 port network mw ora a G fe 20 SN 30O a gt zZ last device PUSH PUSH pani N O OUT ow ij me re red D N NETWORK a j a aa NETWORK 3 GS SS OoOO N AX2010A network Tin LETE PLU A PEYI control of the whole system with the possibility of eqing delaying increasing the protections and monitoring the status of the amplifier PRONET PRONET software has been developed in collaboration with sound engineers and sound designers in order to offer an easy to use tool to setup and manage your audio system With PRONET you can visualize signal levels monitor internal status and edit all the parameters of each connected device Download the PRONET app from the AXIOM website at http www axiomproaudio com clicking on downloads section of the product The SW218XA loudspeaker devices can be connected using the network connection in this case the PROEL USB2CAN converter optional accessory is needed The first time you connect a device with the USB2CAN converter Windows O S will ask you to install
4. ft in order to maximize the combined radiation of whole arrays LIMITED WARRANTY Proel warrants all materials workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period the owner should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed description This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation misuse neglect or abuse Proel S p A will verify damage on returned units and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is still valid then the unit will be replaced or repaired Proel S p A is not responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by product defectiveness e This unit package has been submitted to ISTA 1A integrity tests We suggest you control the unit conditions immediately after unpacking it e f any damage is found immediately advise the dealer Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspection e Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment e Products are sold delivered ex warehouse and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer e Possible damages to unit should be immediately notified to forwarder Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight days from p
5. PUT Audio signal input with locking XLR connector It has a fully electronically balanced circuitry including AD conversion for the best S N ratio and input headroom LINK A direct connection from the input connector to link other speakers with same audio signal GND LIFT This switch lift the ground of the balanced audio inputs from the earth ground of the amplifier module PRESET BUTTON This button has two function 1 Pressing it while powering on the unit ID ASSIGN the internal DSP assigns a new ID to the unit for the PRONET remote control operation Each loudspeaker must have a unique ID to be visible in the PRONET network When you assign a new ID all the other loudspeakers with the ID already assigned must be ON and connected to the network 2 Pressing it with the unit ON you can select the DSP PRESET The selected PRESET is indicated by the corresponding LED STANDARD INFRA CARDIOID This PRESET is suitable for any application where low frequency reinforcement is required It features a 90Hz cut off frequency and it can be used in almost any environment in combination with any vertical arrays This PRESET can be used when a deeper bass response is required Note that when this preset is used the sound pressure level of the system is slightly reduced NOTE INFRA and STANDARD PRESET must NOT be used together in close units This special PRESET combined with the STANDARD PRESET gives the a
6. TRUE1 Appliance inlet outlet combination SCNACPX Neutrik Rubber Sealing for NAC3PX 91AMDSW218X SW218xA Amplifier module assembly POWER INPUT MAINS IN Powercon NAC3PX power inlet connector To switch the amplifier on insert the Powercon connector and turn it clockwise into the ON position To switch the amplifier off pull back the switch on the connector and turn it counter clockwise into the POWER OFF position MAINS OUT Powercon NAC3PX power outlet connector This is connected in parallel with the MAINS IN WARNING Connect no more than one subwoofer unit to the MAINS OUT A N connector WARNING If you use the MAINS OUT turn on each subwoofer unit one a time LIECHTENSTEIN WARNING In the case of product failure or fuse replacement disconnect the unit completely from the mains power WARNING Use a suitable power cable and mains plug to build the power cable it must only be connected to a socket corresponding to the specifications indicated on the amplifier unit See assembly instruction downloadable from NEUTRIK WEB site at http www neutrik com CONTROL PANEL ON This LED indicates power on status PROT This red LED lights when the amplifier module is in protect mode for an internal fault and consequently the amplifier is muted SIGN LIMIT This LED lights in green to indicate the presence of the signal and lights in red when an internal limiter reduces the input level IN
7. dio signal sent to all boxes is the same The CARDIOID PRESET has the same response of the STANDARD PRESET but to obtain the maximum cancellation on the back side of the array it has the phase inverted and a proper level and delay setting The figure below shows two typical displacement of the array The first with all the boxes in horizontal position for a total height of 1770 mm and a width of 1215 mm The second one with all the boxes in vertical position for a total height of 1215 mm and a width of 1770 mm bass cancellation direction stage wall or other big ostacle 80 cm min 2 7 ft min 80 cm min 2 7 ft min audience floor bass sum direction NOTES When placing the cardioid array keep a distance to walls or other obstacles of at least 80 cm 2 6 ft in order not to affect the radiation of the reversed cabinet When placing multiple cardioid arrays keep a distance between them of at least 80 cm 2 6 ft in order to maximize the combined radiation of whole arrays bass cancellation direction wall or other big ostacle 80 cm min CJ 2 7 ft min 80 cm min 2 7 ft min audience floor 80 cm min 2 7 ft min bass sum direction NOTES When placing the cardioid array keep a distance to walls or other obstacles of at least 80 cm 2 6 ft in order not to affect the radiation of the reversed cabinet When placing multiple cardioid arrays keep a distance between them of at least 80 cm 2 6
8. dvantage to reduce the low frequencies at the back of an 15 10 5 ON i PROT l SIGN LIMIT TERMINATE OUT NETWORK STANDARD array of three subs in order to obtain a more comfortable level for the performers on the stage without losing level for the the audience in front of the array The cardioid configuration is also useful in situation where you want to reduce the bass frequency feedback due to many microphones on stage for example for acoustic and jazz ensemble classic orchestra musicals Further in this manual you can find some example how to set up a cardioid array USER This LED lights when the USER PRESET is loaded This preset corresponds to USER MEMORY no 1 of the DSP and as a factory setting it s the same to STANDARD If you want to modify it you have to connect the unit to a PC edit the parameters with PRONET software and save the PRESET into USER MEMORY no 1 NETWORK IN OUT These are a standard RJ45 CAT5 connectors with optional NEUTRIK NE8MC RJ45 cable connector carrier used for PRONET network transmission of remote control data over long distance or multiple unit applications TERMINATE In a PRONET network the last loudspeaker device must be terminated with an inner load resistance especially in a long run cabling press this switch if you want to terminate th
9. e unit POWER AMPLIFIERS The SW218XA is powered by DA SERIES digital power modules a new generation of CLASS D power amplifier with digitally controlled SMPS The innovative technology used for these amplifiers including also the use of a variable switching frequency offers performances at the top of the range such as a superior sound definition at any audio frequency very high dynamics also for low level signals and very low distortion even at the maximum power The superior sound quality can be compared with top of the range AB class analog systems while the DA modules feature a higher dynamics very compact size and light weight and efficiency above 90 The DA module employed for powering the SW218XA delivers in an ultra compact package a maximum power of 4000W and features PFC Power Factor Correction a technology able to guarantee always the highest level of power regardless of any eventual fluctuations of the power supply SIGNAL PROCESSING The system processing is based on the CORE DSP platform which has been designed by the PROEL R amp D Laboratories using one of the most advanced SHARC DSP for audio application It features 40bit 96kHz floating point resolution and high quality 24bit AD DA converters for a perfect signal integrity a dynamic range in excess of 110dB and a superior sonic performance Thanks to its massive processing power the CORE platform is capable of providing the most sophisticated algorithms for speaker processing
10. ed in EN 60065 standard PROEL S p A World Headquarter Via alla Ruenia 37 43 64027 Sant Omero Te ITALY Tel 39 0861 81241 Fax 39 0861 887862 www axiomproaudio com AXIOM
11. first time the system is turned on For more detailed instruction about PRONET see the PRONET USER S MANUAL included with the software Useful tools to set up properly a vertical array system using the SW218XA subwoofer This is a list of tools that can be very useful to set properly a vertical array system with the SW218XA active subwoofers CABLE TESTER It is a good practice to check all cables before each installation because even one faulty cable can compromise heavily the system performance INCLINOMETER WITH LEVER This tool can be used to verify the vertical array angle It can be used at the top or at the bottom of the array In this case you have to sum all splay angles so the maximum precision is needed for aiming the vertical array particularly for long throw applications LASER DISTANCE METER This instrument can be useful to measure the height of the vertical array and to know the distance between FOH Subs and FOH Array for setting the delay time SMAART or similar acoustic measurement system maal V7 These are useful to measure delays phase and response of the system o VOo CARDIOID PRESET The cardioid preset must be used in a sub array of three SW218XA Two box must be oriented towards the audience and one must be turned in the opposite direction typically the box in the centre of the array The bottom and the top boxes must have the STANDARD PRESET the box in the middle must have the CARDIOID PRESET The au
12. roduct receipt SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water rain and high humidity places This product should be site away from heat sources such as radiators lamps and any other device that generate heat This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation and heating dissipation Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product The product should be connected to a power supply mains line only of the type described on the operating instructions or as marked on the product Connect the apparatus to a power supply using only power cord included making always sure it is in good conditions WARNING The mains plug is used as disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Do not cancel the safety feature assured by means of a polarized line plug one blade wider than the other or with a earth connection Make sure that power supply mains line has a proper earth connection Power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet during strong thunderstorm or when left unused for a long period of time CE CONFORMITY Proel products comply with directive 2004 108 EC EMC as stated in EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 standards and with directive 2006 95 CE LVD as stat
13. the driver files which you can find in the Driver folder within the Pronet application folder by default is C Program Files Proel Pronet Driver or if you changed it lt your path gt Driver Please refer also to Installation and Drivers paragraphs in the Pronet documentation The PRONET NETWORK is based on a robust reliable and fast communication protocol called CANBUS The devices in a PRONET NETWORK are connected together with a linear bus topology The USB2CAN converter must be connected to the network input of the first device the network output of the first device is connected to the input of the second and so on For the network connections simple RJ45 cat 5 or cat 6 ethernet cables can be used please don t confuse a ethernet network with a PRONET network these are completely different and must be fully separated also both use the same kind of cable The beginning and the end of a PRONET NETWORK must be terminated One side is terminated by the USB2CAN converter the other side must be terminated pressing the TERMINATE switch on the last device All devices between these two points must have the TERMINATE switch lifted Assign the ID number To work properly in a PRONET network each connected device must have a unique identifier number called ID By default the USB2CAN PC controller has ID 0 and there can be only one PC controller Every other device connected must have its own unique ID equal or greater than 1 in the net
14. tical System type Transducer Frequency response 3 dB Maximum Peak SPL 1m Electrical Input Impedance Input Sensitivity Signal Processing Direct access Controls Remote Controls Network protocol Nominal consumption is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12 Manifolded Transmission Line Two 18 460 mm 100mm 4in Tetracoil dual voice coil equivalent to a single coil diameter larger than 152mm gt 6in Water repellent cone and epoxy coated plates Ultra linear suspension behavior 36 Hz 100 Hz Processed 143 dB 20 kQ balanced 4 dBu 1 25 V CORE processing 96kHz 40bit floating point SHARC DSP 24 bit AD DA converters 4 Presets Standard InfraSub Cardioid User Network Termination GND Link PRONET control software CANBUS dB this can be considered a standard music program revision 2015 09 30 AXIOM Amplifier Type Output Power Mains Voltage Range Vac Mains Connector Consumption IN OUT Connectors IN OUT Network Connectors Mechanical Width Height Depth Depth with Wheels Dolly Construction Paint Transport Net Weight Wheels or Transport Dolly Class D with Variable Switching Frequency and SMPS and PFC 2000 W 2000 W 100 240 V 50 60 Hz PowerCon TRUE1 NAC3PX In Out 600 W nominal 1800 W max Neutrik XLR M XLR F ETHERCON NE8FAV 1215 mm 47 87 590 mm 23 24 950 mm 37 43 1078 mm 42 44
15. use any large resonant cavity to load the speaker in order to get the lower octave and this reduces significantly pressure decay time inside the enclosure with large advantages in terms of definition both at the lowest end and the upper bass At the same time it doesn t use very long wy 4 transmission line paths as well Its working principle is an hybrid combination between a short transmission line and an overdamped reflex load Moreover the maximization of the mutual coupling between the drivers increase the fastness of the transient response while maximizing the overall energy efficiency as well The SW218XA subwoofer system is equipped with two high power 18 460mm transducers capable of very long excursion up to 30mm peak to peak and featuring a large displacement suspension system These transducers use Tetracoil technology where two different axially separated magnetic gaps and two inside outside 100 mm 4 diameter voice coils are wound on the same former and suspended evenly in the two magnetic gaps This creates an equivalent voice coil diameter greater than 6 resulting in a larger heat dissipation area for and increased power handling Additional key advantages of the Tetracoil technology are also minimized distortion and a very symmetric and flat inductance curve Cones are made of very high stiffness fiberglass reinforced paper featuring also invisible water repellent treatment TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Acous
16. work cannot exist two devices with the same ID An ID number is assigned automatically to each devices when they are turned on for the first time connected to a network In order to correctly assign a new available ID to each device for working properly in a Pronet network follow these instructions 1 Switch off all the devices 2 Connect them correctly to the network cables 3 TERMINATE the latest device in the network connection 4 Switch on the first device keep pressed PRESET button on the control panel 5 Leaving the previous device switched on repeat the previous operation on the next device until the latest device is turned on The Assign ID procedure for a device makes the internal network controller to perform two operations reset the current ID search the first free ID in the network starting from ID 1 If no other devices are connected and powered on the controller assume ID 1 that is the first free ID otherwise it searches the next one left free These operations ensure that every device has it s own unique ID if you need to add a new device to the network you simply repeat the operation of step 4 Every device maintains its ID also when it is turned off because the identifier is stored in the internal memory and it is cleared only by another Assign ID step as explained above This means that if your network is made always of the same devices the assigning ID procedure must be executed only the
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