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- Page 1 EN | VERSION 1.0 | 06/16/21 USER‘S MANUAL K&F SPECTRA 212i...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2 Connectors and ControlsI 3.3 Accessories 3.4 Optional Accessories 3.5 Dimensions Technical Specifications 4.1 K&F SPECTRA 212i N Specifications 4.2 K&F SPECTRA 212i XW Specifications Measuring Diagrams 5.1 SPECTRA 212i N 5.1.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 5.1.2 Line source, vertical directivity 5.1.3 Point source, horizontal directivity... - Page 4 10.1 Setup 1: 1x SPECTRA 212i Point Source in Full Range Mode 10.2 Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212i point source with additional subwoofer 10.3 Setup 3: 2× K&F SPECTRA 212i line source in full range mode 10.4 Setup 4: 3× SPECTRA 212i line source with additional subwoofer...
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Page 5: Introduction
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Introduction Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNING ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause CAUTION minor injuries or damage. -
Page 6: Product Description
06/16/21 Product Description The SPECTRA 212i is a compact 3-way, convertible line array speaker with equalization in two ways. Separate K&F power amplifiers are required for driving the SPECTRA 212i. The SPECTRA 212i is a variant of the SPECTRA 212 model optimized for stationary installations. -
Page 7: System Requirements
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i System requirements Recommendation: K&F PLM+ 20k44 (SystemAmp, ProRental) K&F PLM+ 12k44 (SystemAmp, ProRental) Recommendation: K&F D200:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F D200:4 K&F D120:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F D80:4 (SystemAmp, InstallSound) K&F SystemRack: © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.0... -
Page 8: Items Included
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Items Included • K&F SPECTRA 212i speaker (1 item) • User's manual (1 item) Components Housing grille Connector panel Inspection opening for identifying the orientation of the VariQ unit (operating-mode iden- tification) Mounting thread for K&F accessories... - Page 9 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Nameplate sticker with serial number and switch details SpeakOn port 1 Switch for toggling between point-source and line-source op- erating modes SpeakOn port 2 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.0 Page 9 of 41...
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Page 10: Accessories
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Accessories The SPECTRA 212i is specifically designed for stationary installations. Adding the appropriate K&F mounting accessories allows for achieving the following: Name Use case Includes 1 x SPECTRA 212i Suspension of up to K&F SPECTRA 212i... - Page 11 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Name Use case Includes Allows for suspending a cluster with two 1 x SPECTRA 212i speakers in point- cluster plate fly source mode. K&F SPECTRA 212i 1 x flybar incl. fixing horizontal cluster flying Recommended for use material with SPECTRA 212i N.
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Page 12: Optional Accessories
SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Optional Accessories For use with: • K&F SPECTRA 212i Horizontal Cluster Flying Set • K&F SPECTRA 212i connector flying set • K&F SPECTRA 212i flying frame K&F Rotation Clamp 450 With 50-mm clamp for mounting to a truss or pipe (diameter: 48 –... -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Technical Specifications K&F SPECTRA 212i N Specifications 3-way passive system, active equalization for 2 ways, LF: bass reflex, direct radiation; Concept MF: closed speaker, direct radiation; HF: horn-loaded waveformer K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie (recommended) Supported amplifiers K&F SystemRack (supported) -
Page 14: K&F Spectra 212I Xw Specifications
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 K&F SPECTRA 212i XW Specifications 3-way passive system, active equalization for 2 ways, LF: bass reflex, direct radiation; Concept MF: closed speaker, direct radiation; HF: horn-loaded waveformer K&F PLM+ Serie, K&F D-Serie (recommended) Supported amplifiers K&F SystemRack (supported) -
Page 15: Measuring Diagrams
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Measuring Diagrams SPECTRA 212i N 5.1.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°... -
Page 16: Point Source, Horizontal Directivity
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5.1.3 Point source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120°... -
Page 17: Line Source, On-Axis Frequency Response
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 5.1.5 Line source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 5.1.6 Point source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.0 Page 17 of 41... -
Page 18: Spectra 212I Xw
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 SPECTRA 212i XW 5.2.1 Line source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90°... -
Page 19: Point Source, Horizontal Directivity
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 5.2.3 Point source, horizontal directivity 180° 150° 120° 90° 60° Attenuation (dB) 30° < 3 0° 3 - 6 -30° 6 - 9 -60° 9 - 12 -90° 12 - 15 -120° 15 - 18 -150°... -
Page 20: Line Source, On-Axis Frequency Response
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5.2.5 Line source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 5.2.6 Point source, on-axis frequency response Frequency response Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Page 20 of 41 Version 1.0... -
Page 21: Safety Instructions
Planning must be performed and responsibility be taken by qualified person- nel only. K&F SPECTRA 212i speakers are to be flown by qualified personnel (riggers) only! For instruc- tions for flying speakers, handling arrays, pickpoint tables, and other information, refer to the relevant accessory manuals. -
Page 22: Protecting The Speakers, Reliability
16.06.2021 06/16/21 Protecting the Speakers, Reliability Be sure to connect the K&F SPECTRA 212i speaker to a K&F SystemAmp or a K&F SystemRack. NOTICE Never feed audio at excessive levels to the speaker. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc. -
Page 23: Operating Modes
Operating Modes The speakers can be operated either in point-source or line-source mode. The line-source mode is the default mode of the SPECTRA 212i at shipment. On request, the SPECTRA 212i is also available in point-source mode. You can change the operating mode by rotating the VariQ midrange/tweeter unit and adjust- ing a mode switch on the connector panel (see the »Changing the Operating Mode«... -
Page 24: Determining The Selected Operating Mode
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Determining the Selected Operating Mode The selected operating mode is determined by two factors: • The mounting direction of the VariQ midrange/tweeter unit • The position of the operating-mode switch To achieve optimum sonic results, make sure that the »Midrange/Tweeter Unit Orientation«... -
Page 25: Midrange/Tweeter Unit Orientation
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 7.3.1 Midrange/Tweeter Unit Orientation Look at the side panel of the speaker to identify the position of the VariQ unit. There is an opening in the grid show- Color mark ing a color mark. Black : line source The K&F VariQ unit is installed... -
Page 26: The Position Of The Operating-Mode Switch
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7.3.2 The position of the operating-mode switch The position of the operating-mode switch must match the orientation of the VariQ unit. Line-Source Mode • Switch position right • Orientation: Black mark Point-Source Mode •... -
Page 27: Changing The Operating Mode
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Changing the Operating Mode To rotate the midrange/tweeter unit in order to change the operating mode, you need to re- move the grille and loosen two locking screws. In addition, use the switch at the rear panel to change between point source and line source operation. - Page 28 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 4. Grasp the waveformers of the K&F VariQ unit with both hands and lift the unit upwards from the cabinet right until you can rotate it. Note that lifting the VariQ unit...
- Page 29 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i 8. Replace the previously removed screws to fasten the K&F VariQ unit. Hand-tighten the screws. 9. Align the grille properly (with the company logo at the front-panel bottom) and replace it. 10. Replace the grid screws [A].
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Page 30: Setting The Operating-Mode Switch
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7.4.2 Setting the Operating-Mode Switch 11. Move the switch to the required operating-mode setting. Make sure the switch position matches the orientation of the VariQ unit. Line-Source Mode • Switch position right •... - Page 31 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Wiring • Before connecting your SPECTRA 212i speaker, switch off all devices and turn down all NOTICE faders and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire gauge with regard to the cable length.
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Page 32: Terminal Assignment
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Terminal assignment Speakon connector SpeakOn NL4 (LF, HF) - (LF, HF) - (MF) (MF) Page 32 of 41 Version 1.0 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH... -
Page 33: Initial Operation
NOTICE amplifiers. • Wire your K&F SPECTRA 212i systems as described in this manual. • Switch on the devices in the following order: first the mixing console, then the controller and finally the power amplifiers! Be sure to observe this power-up sequence at all times. -
Page 34: Setups And Use Cases
Setup 1: 1x SPECTRA 212i Point Source in Full Range Mode To operate the K&F SPECTRA 212i as a point source in full-range mode, set up the speaker as described in the »Changing the Operating Mode« chapter on page 27. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. -
Page 35: Setup 2: 1× K&F Spectra 212I Point Source With Additional Subwoofer
Setup 2: 1× K&F SPECTRA 212i point source with ad- ditional subwoofer If you want to use the K&F SPECTRA 212i as a line source in combination with a subwoofer, be sure to configure the VariQ unit properly. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F Sys- temAmp or K&F SystemRack. -
Page 36: Setup 3: 2× K&F Spectra 212I Line Source In Full Range Mode
»Changing the Operating Mode« chapter on page 27. Select the appropriate preset on the K&F SystemAmp or K&F SystemRack. When wiring your system, ensure correct pinout (see page 32). You can operate up to three K&F SPECTRA 212i in parallel. The resulting overall load impedance is 2.7 Ohm per channel. -
Page 37: Setup 4: 3× Spectra 212I Line Source With Additional Subwoofer
100 Hz. If you prefer a lower frequency (for example, the subwoofer and the top will be located relatively far apart from each other), you might want to select the full-range mode for the K&F SPECTRA 212i while feeding the subwoofers in 60-Hz mode. Suggested configurations include: (3x) K&F SPECTRA 212i... -
Page 38: Maintenance
The K&F SPECTRA 212i system is protected against the effects of unfavorable temporary weather conditions, etc.; despite, be sure to store, transport, and use the accessories in dry en- vironments only. The K&F SPECTRA 212i is not designed for prolonged use in corrosive envi- ronments. -
Page 39: Disposal
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Disposal Please recycle the packaging material of the device. 13.1 Germany Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste. Don’t deliver it to official recycling points either. All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. Therefore, KLING &... -
Page 40: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i SPECTRA 212i 16.06.2021 06/16/21 EC Declaration of Conformity Page 40 of 41 Version 1.0 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH... - Page 41 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.0 Page 41 of 41...
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