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QSC WideLine AF218-SW Series User Manual

QSC WideLine AF218-SW Series User Manual

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WideLine Series Loudspeaker System User Manual
WL218-sw
subwoofer line array loudspeaker
AF218-sw
subwoofer array frame
*TD-000232-00*
TD-000232-00 revC
1675 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USA
Main Number (714) 754-6175 Sales & Marketing (714) 957-7100 or toll free (USA only) (800) 854-4079
Customer Service(714) 957-7150 or toll free (USA only) (800) 772-2834

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  • Page 1 1675 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USA Main Number (714) 754-6175 Sales & Marketing (714) 957-7100 or toll free (USA only) (800) 854-4079 Customer Service(714) 957-7150 or toll free (USA only) (800) 772-2834 WideLine Series Loudspeaker System User Manual WL218-sw subwoofer line array loudspeaker AF218-sw...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    QSC 3 Year Limited Warranty QSC, LLC (“QSC”) guarantees its products to be free from defective material and / or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of sale, and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use - provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via prepaid trans- portation with a copy of proof of purchase (i.e., sales receipt).
  • Page 3 The included dolly has rugged, 3.5-inch ball bearing casters and an easy-to-use, snap-on mechanism for attachment to the enclosure. For users of QSC's digital audio transport and processing products, QSControl.net / Basis DSP files tuned for use with WL218-sw are available for download. Visit us at http://www.qscaudio.com for the latest products, and news.
  • Page 4 Introduction (continued) AF218-sw Array Frame 1- Ground stacking bumpers 2- Center support bar 3- Shackle holes (accept 3/4” (20 mm) screw pin anchor shackle) Use only shackle holes for suspension of array! 4- Rigging plate, retaining bolts, and link assembly with ball lock pin 5- Receiver blocks...
  • Page 5: Shock Loading

    Rigging Rigging the WideLine Array is simple and flexible. Enclosures are pinned together with quick-release ball-lock pins. The AF218-sw array frame supports flown array applications and can be inverted for ground stack applications. The enclosures can also be ground stacked without a frame using the stacking feet and recesses integral to the enclosure’s design.
  • Page 6 Rigging (continued) Front Articulated Joint- 1- Remove the ball lock pin. NOTE: All hardware/components must be rated for the expected loads as determined by the Professional Engi- 2- Slide the articulated joint out of the neer responsible for suspension. receiver tube by lifting its retaining screw upward.
  • Page 7 Rigging (continued) Adjusting the Angle Between Enclosures (Splay) The illustration below shows the rear receiver block of two enclosures joined by the upper enclosure’s rear link (enclosures and ball lock pin lanyards omitted for clarity). Note the link is marked in two locations when extended. The unlabelled white line nearest the end of the link is the normalized (or 0°) hole position marker.
  • Page 8 Rigging (continued) Array Frame Ground Stacking with the AF218-sw The AF218-sw array frame can be used for ground stacking up to four WL218-sw enclosures. There is no recommended proce- dure other then the requirement that all articulated joints, links, and ball lock pins be in their normal position (as if sus- pended) and be fully inserted and locked into position.
  • Page 9: Input Connections

    Additionally, pin numbers 1+ and 1- of both NL4s are wired in parallel. QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, LLC COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA, MADE IN USA The WL218-sw loudspeaker is not equipped with a crossover network. All signal pro- cessing must be done before connecting audio power to the loudspeaker.
  • Page 10 WL218-sw Specifications Configuration: 2 x 18-inch (457mm) ported subwoofer Transducers: 8 ohm, 18-inch (457mm) cone transducer with 4-inch (102mm) voice coil, ceramic magnet Frequency Response 38 - 240 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Frequency Range 31 - 1200 Hz (-10 dB) Impedance: 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms minimum at 145 Hz) Continuous Power Capacity...
  • Page 11 AF218-sw Specifications Aluminum 6061-T6 Material: Finish: Working Load Limit Information: Component Weight 5:1 Design Factor 7:1 Design Factor 10:1 Design Factor AF218-sw Array Frame 80 lb (36.3 kg) 3400 lb(1540 kg) 2400 lb (1090 kg) 1700 lb (771 kg) Dimensions- WL218-sw 35.740”...
  • Page 12 Dimensions- AF218-sw...
  • Page 14 Sales & Marketing FAX (714) 754-6174 Customer Service FAX (714) 754-6173 World Wide Web: www.qscaudio.com E-mail: info@qsc.com service@qsc.com QSC, LLC 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA ©2017 “QSC” and the QSC logo are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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