Getting Started

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OPERA 12 Rev 1.0 cod. 420120246Q
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The new OPERA 12 is a lightweight and versatile active speaker, designed for the use in live or installed scenarios. It
is equipped with one 1” compression driver (1.4” voice coil), and one 12” woofer (2” voice coil). The dispersion
pattern is asymmetrical on vertical axis, and it is diversified (top and bottom) on the horizontal one. This allows a
good coverage also in case of reverberant environment. The double combo input (with source type selection and
independent levels) allows an easy and versatile use. For example OPERA 12 can be used in a live scenario, mixing
two channels (a microphone connected to channel 1, a high impedance source like an instrument connected to
channel 2). The amplifier (600 W RMS) is controlled by a powerful DSP, which use FIR filters in audio real-time
processing. Eight presets are available for different equalization settings, in stacked or wedge use. Various optional
accessories are available for all configuration needs.
Check the site www.dbtechnologies.com for the complete user manual!
1) Unpacking
The box contains:
N°1 OPERA 12
N°1 Mains cable
This quick start and warranty documentation
2) Easy installation
OPERA12 is equipped with:
Upper (A) and side (B) handles, which allow an
easy displacement
Tilted side (C) for monitor (wedge) positioning
Pole mount (36 mm) (D) for tripod stand
mounting
All those mechanical particulars were thought for an
easy use and for different configuration needs. OPERA
12 is perfect for gigging bands as well as
medium/small venues installations. The acoustical
design allows to face different environments. The
dispersion pattern is asymmetrical on the vertical axis,
and the horizontal coverage varies within position: It
is wider in the lower side and narrow in the upper one.
As shown in the following picture, the related
dispersion pattern data are:
a) vertical coverage: 85° asymmetrical (+25°/-60°)
b) horizontal coverage: 100° (85° in the upper part,
120° in the lower one)
The main admitted configurations, thanks also to
various accessories like wall bracket WB-OP12, as
shown in the picture below, are:
X – on a tripod stand (the maximum admitted height
from floor and the base of loudspeaker is 1,6 m)
Y – with wall bracket in truss mounting (via aliscaff)
Z – wall mounted
W – wedge (monitor configuration on the stage)
For further information about accessories and
admitted configurations, please refer to the complete
user manual.
NEVER USE THE HANDLES TO SUSPEND
THE SPEAKER!
Some installation examples:
X
-
on a 35 mm tripode stand,
Y-with wall bracket and truss
adapter for aliscaff mounting,
Z
-wall-mounted,
W-wedge (in monitor
configuration)