PROFESSIONAL ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM
Page TABLE OF CONTENTS 1……………………………………………… Unpacking - Warnings and Safety 2……………………………………………… Introduction 3……………………………………………… Warranty 4……………………………………………… Feature Set 5……………………………………………... Description 6……………………………………………... Description (continued) Optional Accessories Enclosure Features 7……………………………………………... Front Panel Features 8……………………………………………... Rear Panel Layout 9……………………………………………... Rear Panel Features 10………………………………………….….. Operating Instructions 11……………………………………….……..
UNPACKING All Wharfedale Pro products are fully checked before leaving the factory. After unpacking, inspect the contents for any physical damage. Retain the shipping carton and internal packing material. Check as soon as possible that the unit is functioning properly. In the event of any shipping damage, please contact your dealer and the shipper immediately to make a claim. WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product. 2.
INTRODUCTION: TITAN™ 12 ACTIVE 2-WAY POWERED LOUDSPEAKER Congratulations! You’ve made the smart move of choosing the new Wharfedale Pro Titan™ 12 ACTIVE, a lightweight and powerful active two-way loudspeaker designed to produce high quality audio in any performance application.
WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY Wharfedale Pro Titan™ 12 ACTIVE loudspeakers systems are warranted to be clear of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information. *Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
Titan™ 12 Active Feature Set -2-way, active bi-amplified speaker system -State-of-the-art, high efficiency switch mode power supply with a class D low frequency power amplifier and a class A/B high frequency amplifier -Low frequency power (Class D) 250W RMS, 500W PEAK -High frequency power (Class A/B) 50W RMS, 100W PEAK -Active signal limiting system with LED indicator on rear panel -Power ‘ON’ LED indicators inside of the high frequency horn throat and on the back panel -Built in 2 channel mixer with micro
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE DESCRIPTION TRANSDUCERS The Titan™ 12 ACTIVE features a custom designed, heavy-duty 12” low frequency driver precisely matched to a high frequency 2” Titanium compression driver with integral bi-amplification. Both drivers are designed for maximum output, wide dispersion and precise audio signal reproduction. AMPLIFIER The Titan™ 12 ACTIVE features a state-of-the-art Class D low frequency amplifier design.
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE DESCRIPTION (cont.) A top stacking feature is provided for multi-loudspeaker applications and the Titan™ 12 ACTIVE also can be used on its side as a stage monitor. The speaker stand receptacle features a locking screw to ensure stability and rubber-padded carry handles make the job of transporting the enclosure easier than ever. Cord wrap and cable anchor features are also moulded into the enclosure.
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE - Front Panel Features 1. High frequency driver and power on indicator The high frequency driver is a custom designed 2" titanium compression driver. A circular blue power ‘ON’ indicator is embedded in the throat of the horn. (There is an additional power ‘ON’ LED indicator on the rear panel). 2. Elliptical Wave Guide™ The EWG™ design is designed to provide acoustically transparent high frequency pattern control. This EWG™ waveguide (horn) enables a 90 x 60 degree high frequency coverage.
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE REAR PANEL LAYOUT 2 HI / LOW EQ (equalization) controls l 4 l VOLUME controls A & B MAX 6 0 MAX OFF MIC / LINE switch 3 POWER ON / OFF switch 5 ON “BRO™” circuit switch 7 OUTPUT source LOOP / MIX switch 9 LOW -10dB GAIN CD/TAPE 10 POWER ON LED indicator and LIMIT LED indicator 0 HIGH 8 1 +10dB -10dB RCA INPUT L & R (Left and Right) Heat Sink LOOP +10dB MIX XLR /¼” combo jacks for INPUT A&B A (BALANCED) (BALANCED) INPUT OUTPUT 8 POWER connector 11
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE Rear Panel Features 1. Heat Sink: The heat sink allows for dissipation of heat build up from the amplifier via air cooling at the rear of the enclosure. 2. HI and LOW EQ (equalization) controls: These knobs control the equalization of the overall output signal providing +/- 10dB in each frequency range. 3. POWER ‘ON’ indicator LED and LIMIT indicator LED: The bracketed LED to the left of the POWER switch illuminates when the power switch is in the ‘ON’ position.
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE Operating Instructions The Titan™ 12 ACTIVE is nearly as easy to use as it is to move around. The steps below should be followed to help you get the best out of your speaker system. -Place the Titan™ 12 Active on a speaker stand, set it upright or place it on its side (if being used as a floor monitor) and connect the power cable. Be sure to allow for adequate ventilation for the heatsink on the rear panel.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM #1 Basic microphone / playback hookup MP3 Player 0 HI 0 0 ON -∞ MAX +6 -∞ VOLUME +6MAX VOLUME OFF LIMIT -12dB -10dB LOW +12dB +10dB POWER 0 L OFF HIGH -12dB -10dB GAIN ON BASS RESPONSE INPUT LOW R +12dB +10dB OPTIMIZER EQ AC INPUT CD/TAPE MIX LOOP Place switch down in “MIX” position AC Power Cord (BALANCED) A INPUT INPUT INPUT (BALANCED) B AC220-240V~60Hz AC220-240V~50Hz 400W FUSE T4AL 250V OUTPUT Microphone Connect to power outlet 11
CONNECTION DIAGRAM #2 Connecting two Titan 12 ACTIVE speakers together Input 1 from a microphone or the output of a mixer 0 (Be aware of MIC/LINE switch setting!) HI 0 0 ON -∞ MAX OFF LIMIT -∞ VOLUME MAX VOLUME +10dB -10dB LOW POWER 0 L BASS RESPONSE INPUT LOW -12dB -10dB GAIN ON OFF HIGH R +12dB +10dB OPTIMIZER Place switch down in “MIX” position EQ AC INPUT CD/TAPE (BALANCED) A MIX LOOP (BALANCED) B INPUT INPUT 0 AC220-240V~60Hz AC220-240V~50Hz 400W FUSE T4AL 250V
13 AC-IN LINE OUTPUT CD / TAPE INPUT B INPUT A 1 1 1 3 2 EQ 3 3 2 EQ 2 R T R T FUSE _ + _ + SW LOOP / MIX HI GAIN LOW GAIN LEVEL LEVEL POWER SWITCH AUDIO +/-15V +/-35V +/-70V + _ POWER LED DC PROTECT DC SENSE LOW LOW PASS PROTECT HI PASS BRO ON / OFF BASS RESPONSE OPTIMIZER THERMAL SENSE CURRENT SENSE EQ HI THRESHOLD COMPRESS LIMIT DETECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM THRESHOLD LOW CUT 30Hz CLASS D LF AMP MUTE COMPRESSOR HF AMP THRESHOLD WOOFER LIMIT LED X6
SPECIFICATIONS Model Name System Type Frequency Response (+/-3dB) Titan™ 12 ACTIVE Active 12” 2-way Bi-Amplified system 55-20kHz Low Frequency Transducer Size (mm / inches) Coil Size (mm / inches) Impedance 305mm / 12” 64.26mm / 2.
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) Input B – type Input Sensitivity Maximum Input Level Line level input XLR / ¼” Combo jack: 1.78dBv or 1.228Vrms RCA: 0dBu (-2.2dBv or 0.775Vrms) +22dBu Input Connectors Combo jack: 1/4" - XLR / Summed dual RCA jacks Line Output Line Output Connector Impedance Sensitivity Switchable LOOP / MIX Balanced Male XLR Connector Balanced: 1k ohm – Unbalanced: 500 ohm +4dBu (1.78dBv or 1.
O 16 AA OUTPUT _ O O DIMENSIONS (BALANCED) INPUT ) (BALANCED) MIX BR O OPTIMIZER -- 12.28" 312mm 21.88" 556mm 12.28" 312mm 7.1" 180mm 15.
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