KN6 - KN10S USER MANUAL - english version PRELIMINARY
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// CONTENTS SYMBOLS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. APPLICATIONS 3. KEY FEATURES 4. UNPACKING 5. WARRANTY 6. SAFETY 7. PHYSICAL 8. AMPLIFIER 3 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 12 8.1 AC POWER CONNECTOR 8.2 VOLTAGE REQUIREMENT 8.3 CURRENT REQUIREMENT 8.4 REAR PANEL 8.5 POWER CONNECTORS WIRING 8.6 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS WIRING 8.7 AMPLIFICATION AND PROTECTION CIRCUITRY 8.8 DSP 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 9.
KN6 - KN10S 1. INTRODUCTION KN6 and KN10S are stainless steel, self-powered, 2-way full range speaker systems. Tey are compact and powerful with multiple D class amplifier channels dedicated to each of their transducer elements. KN6 has a wide 130° vertical coverage pattern and the ability to select the horizontal coverage from 10° to 130°, making it usable as both a point source and as a line array element.
KN6 - KN10S 3. KEY FEATURES • • • • • • • Ultra strong stainless steel enclosure For stand-alone use or as line array element Flat amplitude and phase response Selectable point/line source emission Self powered Integrated 35mm pole adapter Unique performance-to-size ratio 4. UNPACKING Each K-array loudspeaker is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. Carefully inspect the shipping carton, then examine and test your new loudspeaker.
KN6 - KN10S 6. SAFETY WARNING • It is important that loudspeaker systems are used in a safe manner. • Professional loudspeakers are capable of producing extremely high sound levels and should be used with care. Hearing loss is cumulative and can result from levels above 90dB if people are exposed for an extended period. • Never stand close to loudspeakers driven at high level. • Suspending the system should only be done by qualified personnel following safe rigging practices.
KN6 - KN10S 7. PHYSICAL KN6 3.5 cm 1.38” 50.5 cm 19.88” 19 cm 7.48” 19 cm 7.48” 3.5 cm 1.38” weight: 9 kg (19.84 lbs) 17.5 cm 6.89” 17.5 cm 6.89” 50.5 cm 19.88” 10 rev.
KN6 - KN10S KN10S 3.5 cm 1.38” 50.5 cm 19.88” 33.5 cm 13.19” 28 cm 11.02” 3.5 cm 1.38” 3.5 cm 33.5 cm 1.38” 13.19” 50.5 cm 19.88” weight: 17 kg (37.48 lbs) 33.5 cm 13.19” rev.
KN6 - KN10S 8. AMPLIFIER 8.1 AC POWER CONNECTOR The amplifier module and the rest of the audio equipment connected to it (mixing consoles, processors, etc.) must be connected to the AC power distribution in a proper way, preserving AC line polarity and connecting earth ground such that all grounding points are connected to a single node or common point using the same cable gauge as the neutral and line(s) cables.
KN6 - KN10S For best performance, the AC Cable voltage drop should not exceed 10% at 115V and 5% at 230V. The minimum electrical service amperage required by a K-array Skin system is the sum of their maximum continuous RMS current. We recommend allowing an additional 30% above the minimum amperage to prevent peak voltage drops at the service entry. KN6/KN10S max continuous apparent power (VA) 140VA(>10 sec) - 700VA (<1 sec) autorange 8.4 REAR PANEL 6 7 8 5 9 10 2 1. Power connector IN 2.
KN6 - KN10S 8.5 POWER CONNECTORS WIRING The KN6/KN10S’s amplifiers receives DC power from the 3-pin blue PowerCon connector on their back panel. The white PowerCon connector is a parallel OUTPUT for supplying power to other devices (max 16A supported). When AC power is applied to the speaker, the auto-range power supply selects automatically the correct operating voltage. For creating your power cables, please use the following wiring diagrams: brown = hot blue = neutral yellow/green = earth ground 8.
KN6 - KN10S 8.7 AMPLIFICATION AND PROTECTION CIRCUITRY The KN6 and KN10S are powered by the a multi channel high power digital amplifier. KN6: 2 x 250W class D amplifier channel + 2 x 20W class A/B amplifier channel KN10S: 2 x 250W class D amplifier channel All the specific functions for the KN6 or KN10S such as crossovers, frequency, phase response, and driver protection are determined by a DSP processor installed inside the amplifier. The devices have three different type of audio signal limiter.
KN6 - KN10S 12 KN6 narrow KN6 wide 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 12 KN6 narrow MD KN6 wide MD 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 LINE ARRAY POINT SOURCE Spot Flood 10° 16 130° rev.
KN6 - KN10S KN10S 12 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 KN10S EXT 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 12 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 KN10S 150Hz 12 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 KN10S 150Hz EXT 12 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 rev.
KN6 - KN10S 9. SERVICE To obtain service: 1) Contact the official K-array distributor in your country. They will direct you to the service centre. 2) If you are calling for service, have the serial number(s) of the unit(s) at hand for reference. Ask for Customer Service, and be prepared to describe the problem clearly and completely. 3) If the problem cannot be resolved over the phone, you must return the unit for service. 4) You will be given an RA (Return Authorization) number for job tracking.
KN6 - KN10S 10. DISPERSION GRAPHS IN HORIZONTAL POSITION 8 KHz HORIZONTAL 4 KHz 8 KHz VERTICAL 4 KHz 1 KHz KN6 500 Hz 250 Hz 1 KHz KN6 - WIDE mode 90° 120° 180° 0° front -30° -150° -60° -90° rev.
11. KN6 TECHNICAL DETAILS KN6 Acoustics Power handling 2x250 + 3x20 w(AES) Maximum amplifier power 2x500 + 3x40 w(EIAJ) Impedance 2x4Ω + 3x16Ω Operating frequency range 45Hz - 19 KHz +/- 3dB (preset dependent) SPL 1W/1mt 96 dB (low) 104 dB (high) Maximum SPL 125 dB continuous - 131 dB peak Coverage (in horizontal position) Horizontal 130° Vertical selectable from 10° to 130° Crossover Type DSP controlled Frequency 1.
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KN6 - KN10S APPROVAL K-array declares that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations. Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respect ive count ry-specific regulations! WEEE Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purpose only. Hp Sound Equipment s.r.l.
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k-array is a brand of HP Sound Equipment s.r.l. Viale Roma 7/i - 50037 San Piero a Sieve (Firenze) - Italy tel. +39 055 8487222 - fax. +39 0558487238 e-mail: info@k-array.com www.k-array.com 24 rev.
