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K-array Thunder-KS User Manual

Compact, multi-tasking subwoofers
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P R E L I M I N A R Y
Thunder-KS
USER GUIDE
Compact, multi-tasking subwoofers

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  • Page 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS USER GUIDE Compact, multi-tasking subwoofers...
  • Page 2 P R E L I M I N A R Y •20210812• General heed and warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...

  • Page 3: Canadian Statement

    The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section • K-array cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can of the loudspeakers.
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  • Page 5 General heed and warnings K-array Connect Mobile App FCC Statement Connection and Discovery FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Connection to a single Thunder-KS Canadian Statement Connection to a network of Thunder-KS CE Statement Output configuration Trademark Notice Signal Routing Unpacking Volume...
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  • Page 7 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Thank you for choosing this K-array product! To ensure proper operation, please carefully read this owner’s manual and safety instruction before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
  • Page 8 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Unpacking Each K-array subwoofer is built to the highest standard and examine and test your new device. If you find any damage, thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. immediately notify the shipping company. Check that the Upon arrival, carefully inspect the shipping carton, then following parts are supplied with the product.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    QR code at Passive sub woofer Impedance Power Handling the top left corner of the Thunder-KS rear panel: this provides the mobile device to connect to the Thunder-KS Wi-Fi network; Thunder-KS1P I 12” 8 Ω...
  • Page 10 1. SpeakON NL4 speaker output channels 3 & 4 2. SpeakON NL4 speaker output channels 1 & 2 3. QR Code for the K-array Connect app remote connection 4. PowerCon TRUE link (AC mains out) 5. PowerCon TRUE inlet (AC mains in) Connectivity Reset 6.
  • Page 11 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Passive Subwoofer Rear Panel NL4 SpeakON wiring One-channel wiring WARNING. Disconnect the input signal speakON cable SpeakON NL4 connector Hi/Mid- and full-range loudspeakers are usually wired on +1 -1.
  • Page 12 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Wiring The Thunder-KS active subwoofers features two NL4 The proper loudspeaker presets shall be speakOn output connectors designed to drive external loaded in the built in DSP using the dedicated...
  • Page 13 Thunder-KS User Guide A mono loudspeaker system is composed of one one Thunder-KS active subwoofer driving both one or more Thunder-KS active subwoofer and one or more Hi/Mid-range Hi/Mid-range loudspeakers and one passive Thunder-KS loudspeakers. A stereo loudspeakers system is composed of subwoofer with satellites (Hi/Mid-range loudspeakers).
  • Page 14 Thunder-KS User Guide K-array Connect Mobile App AES3 Digital Input The Thunder-KS active subwoofer accepts a couple of digital signals via the AES3 digital input on the connector labeled The K-array Connect mobile app is designed AES3 IN. to allow any Android or iOS mobile device...
  • Page 15 12345678 built-in DSP that allows to manage the system features over a network (see “On-Board Web App”, page 13 for details). The K-array Connect mobile 5. The the K-array Connect app connects directly to the app offers a shortcut to access the on-board web interface.
  • Page 16 5. Launch the K-array Connect app: the app looks for any to a PC via the Ethernet CAT5 cables, as well as including the device in the network whose name starts with “K-array”...

  • Page 17: Output Configuration

    3 & 4 and four freely assignable audio power outputs. The on-board web interface or with the K-array Connect app, as internal transducer is wired in parallel to the output channel 2 described below.

  • Page 18: Media Player

    User Guide Volume Media Player The Volume tab in the K-array-Connect mobile app provides The Thunder-KS active subwoofer built-in DSP implements a access to volume adjustments for the input and output media player that can be used to playback audio files from a channels as well as the control of the signal gain at the USB device.

  • Page 19: System Update

    (e.g. 10.20.16.171): • Access the Thunder-KS on-board web app either via the Thunder-KS will push the web interface for a direct the K-array Connect mobile app, or with a web browser access to its DSP features.
  • Page 20 A. Retrieve the system update file from the official K-array with Internet access. repository and move it into a folder named update on 2. Access the Thunder-KS on board web app and open the USB key. the Advanced menu page: the Download button...
  • Page 21 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Bundle Systems The five subwoofer models that compose the Thunder-KS series, present in both active and passive electronics versions, are at the core of the Pinnacle-KR loudspeaker systems bundles.
  • Page 22 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Pinnacle-KR202 II Pinnacle-KR402 II Bill of material Bill of material Kobra-KK102 I Stainless steel meter-long line array element with 2” drivers Python-KP102 I Stainless steel meter-long line array element with 3” drivers Thunder-KS2 I Lightweight, multi-tasking 18″...
  • Page 23 P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Accessories Pinnacle-KR802 II Bill of material All units Adapter for standing loudspeakers on top of Kayman-KY102 I Stainless steel meter-long line array element with 4” drivers...

  • Page 24: Mechanical Drawings

    P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Mechanical Drawings Thunder-KS1  I /KS1P  I Thunder-KS3  I /KS4P  I 250mm 368mm 9,84in 14,47in 368mm 14,47in 735mm 700mm 28,94in 27,56in 500mm 440mm 19,69in 17,32in 735mm 700mm...

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    P R E L I M I N A R Y Thunder-KS User Guide Technical Specifications Thunder-KS1  I Thunder-KS2  I Thunder-KS3  I Thunder-KS4  I Type Active subwoofer 12" neodymium magnet 18” neodymium magnet 21” neodymium magnet 2x 18” neodymium magnet...
  • Page 26 Thunder-KS1P  I Thunder-KS2P  I Thunder-KS3P  I Thunder-KS4P  I Type Active subwoofer 12" neodymium magnet 18” neodymium magnet 21” neodymium magnet 2x 18” neodymium magnet Transducers woofer woofer woofer woofer 35 Hz – 150/450 Hz (-6 dB) 35 Hz – 150/450 Hz (-6 dB) 30 Hz –...
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  • Page 28 Designed and Made in Italy K-ARRAY surl Via P. Romagnoli 17 | 50038 Scarperia e San Piero - Firenze - Italy ph +39 055 84 87 222 | info@k-array.com www.k-array.com...

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