Adamson Point Series User Manual

It is compulsory to read this manual before using the Point Series system. Supervision and competency are the responsibility of the system owners and operators. All welded intersections, joints and rigging hardware must be inspected regularly. Operators must not assume rigging has been inspected prior to use.

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Table of Contents

Section 1.0

Intrduction and Product Details

1.0 Introduction - p. 4

1.1 Design Considerations - p.5

1.2 The Point Series Range - p.7 - 8

1.3 Product & Technical Specifications - p.9-13

1.4 Rigging Options Table - p.14

1.5 Part Numbers - p.15- 16

Section 2.0

Operation and Wiring

2.0 Rotatable Waveguide - p.17

2.1 Active/Passive Operation - p.17

2.2 Wiring Diagrams - p.18-22

Section 3.0

Rigging Parts and Terminology

3.0 SLR™ Socket - p.23

3.1 Omni Mount Threads – p. 24

3.2 SLR™ Wedger - 8, - 12, - 15 – p. 25

3.3 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Pin & Manually Adjustable Knob- p.26

3.4 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Vertical Bracket – p. 27

3.5 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Bracket – p. 28

3.6 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Butterfly Bracket – p. 29

3.7 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Articulator – p. 30

3.8 SLR™ Sight Mount™ Accesories - p.31

3.9 SLR™ Polemount Socket & Polemount Base for Quick-Lock™ Brackets - p.32

3.10 SLR™ C-Clamp Accesories- p.32

3.11 SLR™ Underhang Accessories- p.34

3.12 SLR™ Rigging Fasteners Chart p.35

3.13 SLR™ Rigging in Pictures p.36-38

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Section 4.0

Processing, Amplification & Cabling

4.0 Processing , Amplification and Cabling - p.39

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1.0

Introduction

This manual is designed to give the Point Series user the necessar y information

to accurately, and safely, install the Point Series range of loudspeakers in all their available

configurations.

We will cover each box in the Point Series range and take a look at the technology

involved that makes the Point Series range one of the best sounding installation speakers ranges

available today.

Step by step rigging procedures will be included for all available Point Series rigging.

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The Point Series™ loudspeaker range

has been designed with the installation market

in mind. Our goal was to bring the innovative

loudspeaker technology utilized in the world

renowned Adamson touring products, to the

installation industry.

The Point Series has been designed from

the ground up to provide a complete solution

where point source loudspeakers are preferable

over line source arrays. When building a point

source loudspeaker system, one must pay special

attention to not only fidelity, but box output, rigging

versatility and pattern control.

The Point Series is not designed to be

hung in large arrays, where individual boxes can

rely on constructive summation to increase low

frequency output. To ensure the Point Series low

frequency drivers can maintain a high level of

low frequency energy when used as a single

source (or a small 2 or 3 box array), Adamson uses

Advanced Cone Architecture™ with Kevlar cone

geometry and cutting edge Neodymium driver

technologies to ensure maximum SPL with zero

cone fatigue, while providing minimal axial modes

in the passband.

1.1

Design Considerations

Adamson has been on the cutting edge

of Kevlar cone technology since the mid 80s and

has been using Kevlar cones in the low and mid

band speakers for over 20 years. Combine this technology with long excursion Neodymium magnets and you have superior power handling, greater output power and consistently stable low

end, all while keeping weight to a minimum. The low frequency driver baskets in the Point Series utilize enlarged heat sinks and thermal fins to draw

heat away from the coil, lowering it’s operating temperature and minimizing thermal compression.

Since point source loudspeakers cannot sum coherently in the way true line source arrays do (especially in the higher frequencies), they

are best used in single box or small arrays- that are focused on discrete listening areas- to minimize comb filter effects on the listening area. Since

1988, Adamson has pioneered the use of waveguides based on the work of Dr. Earl Geddes. In 1987, Geddes clearly described the geometry of

the Cylindrical, Elliptical Cylindrical and Oblate Spheroidal waveguides. Adamson has further advanced these geometries using technologies such

as Finite Element Analysis and other advanced modeling techniques, stringent testing and evaluation procedures. The use of advanced composite

materials ensure the waveguides and high frequency components are of the highest quality available.

For precise aiming and control, and to ensure as little high frequency overlap as possible, the Point Series range comes equipped with a rotatable

wave guide, that is available in three different coverage patterns to give the sound designer a number of options to achieve coverage where they

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1.1

Design Considerations

need to- and not where they don’t.

The Point Series also uses an innovative SLR™ rigging system, which allows individual

boxes to be pointed where they need to cover- irrespective of the positioning of other boxes

in the array. The SLR™ rigging system is highly adjustable, for precise results, using virtually

any Point Series box configuration, but is also very simple to adjust. SLR™brackets can be

“snapped” into place and then adjusted to almost any desirable coverage angle.

The look of an installation loudspeaker system is highly underrated, as installations

can be lost if the speaker system cannot blend into it’s surroundings. This is especially true

in many heritage buildings. That is why Adamson offers the Point Series in the entire range

of Pantone Color Systems, giving designers and contractors 1114 different color options to

perfectly match the speaker and SLR™ rigging accessories to the room.

All the Point Series boxes are made from 11ply 5/8” Baltic Birch for rock solid

construction and are shaped in anisometric hexagonal design to allow for use as a stage

monitor if necessary. They feature foam covered, powder coated steel grills.

In the interest in keeping costs down when budget is an issue, Adamson decided to

offer the Point Series in both Active and Passive versions.

Accurate prediction of the performance of loudspeakers in a permanent installation

is paramount to ensuring the right speaker is used for the job. This is why Adamson has released

EASE data for their entire Point Series range.

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1.2

The Point Series Range

The Point 15

he Point 15 is the largest 2 way cabinet in the Point Series range. The Point 15’s frequency

range (+/-3dB) is 55Hz -18kHz (full range) or 90Hz -18kHz (with xover preset). Common uses are

live bands, DJs or high level program material. The Point 15 is available with a rotatable 40° x

20°, 40° x 60° or 60° x 90° wave guide with a 3” B&C DE800 16Ω 1.4” exit compression driver and features the 15” ND-15L 6Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Mid Bass Driver. It comes complete with

SLR™ rigging sockets, a built in pole mount socket and is Omnimount (60 Series) ready . It is

available in active or passive version. Presets are available for the Point Controller Digital Signal

Processor.

The Point 12

The Point 12 is the second largest 2 way cabinet in the Point Series range. The Point 12’s

frequency range (+/-3dB) is 60Hz-18kHz (full range) or 110Hz-18kHz (with xover preset). It is

the most versatile of the Point Series range and can be used for speech systems, live bands,

DJs or high level program material where the low mid response of the powerful Point 15 is

not required. The Point 12 is available with a rotatable 40° x 20°, 40° x 60° or 60° x 90° wave

guide with a 3” B&C DE800 16Ω 1.4” exit compression driver and features the 12” ND-12 6Ω

Neodymium / Kevlar Mid Bass Driver. It comes complete with SLR™ rigging sockets, a built in

pole mount socket and is Omnimount (60 Series) ready . It is available in active or passive

version. Presets are available for the Point Control Digital Signal Processor.

The Point 8

The Point 8 is the smallest 2 way cabinet in the Point Series range. The Point 8’s frequency

range (+/-3dB is 65Hz - 20kHz) (full range) or 135Hz-20kHz (with xover preset). The Point 8 can

be used for speech systems and program material or anywhere where high power without

an excessive amount of low frequency energy is required in a small footprint. The Point 8 is

available with a rotatable 60° x 90° wave guide with a 1.7” B&C DE500 16Ω 1” exit compression driver and features the 8” ND-8 16Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Mid Bass Driver. It comes complete

with SLR™ rigging sockets, a built in pole mount socket and is Omnimount (30 Series) ready . It

is available in active or passive version. It can be used in passive mode with the Point 115 Sub

run from a single amp channel where extra low frequency output is required. The Point 8 box

geometry allows it to be used horizontally under a vertically flown Point 15 or Point 115 Sub as

a down fill cabinet. Presets are available for the Point Control Digital Signal Processor.

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1.2

The Point Series Range

The Point 115 Sub

The Point 115 is the smaller of the two original subs in the Point Series range. It features a

frequency range (+/-3dB) of 50Hz- 200Hz (full range) or 50Hz-135Hz (with xover preset). The

Point 115 Sub can be used to complement the entire 2-way Point Series range. The Point 115

Sub features 1x 15” ND-15S 6Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Bass Driver with a peak power handling of

2000W. It comes complete with SLR™ rigging sockets and is Omnimount (60 Series) ready. In

passive mode, the Point 115 Sub can utilize a built in xover so that signal can be looped out to

a Point 8 cabinet via the recessed NL4 panel provididing a seamless xover between the Point

115 & Point 8 without the need of DSP. Active presets are available for the Point Control Digital

Signal Processor. The Point 115 box geometry allows it to be flown vertically with a Point 15, or

flown vertically with a horizontal Point 8 underneath. SLR™ Rigging Sockets are standard. The

Point Sub Pole Mount Base is also available.

The Point 215 Sub

The Point 215 is the largest of the two original subs in the Point Series range. It features a

frequency range (+/-3dB) of 35Hz- 160Hz (full range) or 35Hz-110Hz (with xover preset). The

Point 215 Sub can be used to complement the entire 2-way Point Series range. The Point 215

Sub features 2x 15” ND-15S 6Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Bass Driver in a manifold configuration

and is capable of a massive 4000W peak power handling. It is the only Point Series cabinet

that does not include the SLR™rigging system but comes standard with 5/16-18 threads for Eye

Hooks if flying is necessary .

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technical specications

RIGGING FEATURES

The Side Lock Revolver (SLR™) rigging system promotes flexibility in

setup even in the most Dali-esque venues with difficult coverage

areas. The series enclosures have been designed to fully integrate

with one another. The Point 8’s height matches the Point 115 Sub’s

width for easy, underhang applications. All cabinets use discreet

SLR™sockets placed on 4 sides of the enclosure, availble for use

with all Point series rigging methods offered. Many of the SLR™

rigging parts feature a ‘Quick-lock™’ mechanism for a one-step

installation and/ or angle adjustment.

Built-in Rigging Features:

2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets

Built-in Polemount Socket

4 x 5/16 -18 threads for Omni Mount 30 Series

Optional Rigging Parts:

SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:

Vertical & Horizontal Bracket™, Butterfly Bracket™,

Articulator™

SLR™ Components:

Sight Mount Bracket™, Extended Sight Mount Bracket™, Super

Sight Mount Bracket™

SLR™ Underhang Components:

Point 115 Sub to Point 8 Horizontal Bracket (Left & Right)

Point 15 to Point 8 Horizontal Bracket (Left & Right)

SLR™ Polemount Components:

Polemount Base™ for Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Brackets™

SLR™ C-Clamp Components:

Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™, Fixed Base™

SLR™ Monitor Mode Components:

Wedger™

* please refer to the Point Series user

manual for details on all SLR™ rigging

systems and parts.

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PHYSICAL DATA

Dimensions & Weight

Height Front (cm) 17.3/4” (45.1)

Width (cm) 9.7/8” (25.1)

Depth (cm) 9.7/8” (25.1)

Weight (Kg) 23.6 lbs (10.7)

Weight (Kg) with Crossover 27.6 lbs (12.5)

Box Shape Anisometric Hexagon

Box Finish Hardware Finish

Protective grille 18 Gauge steel & foam

Horn Configuration Fiberglass Waveguide

Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch

Options 1,114 Pantone colours

Textured Water Borne Acrylic Polyester Sandtex™ Powder

TECHNICAL DATA

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

Full Range Preset 65Hz - 20kHz

Frequency Range

with Xover Preset 135Hz - 20kHz

Maximum SPL

(Xover Preset: High Pass @80Hz) (Continuous / Peak)

Passive with Full Range Preset 118.6dB / 124.6dB

Passive with Xover Preset 121.4dB / 127.4dB

Active with Full Range Preset n/a

Active with Xover Preset n/a

Directivity

Horizontal 90° / 60°

Vertical 60° / 90°

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

LF 93.64 dB

HF 103.82 dB

LF/MF Section (Impedance Ω) 8” ND-8LM Kevlar Neodymium

Mid-Bass driver (16Ω)

HF Section (Impedance Ω) 1.7” B&C DE 500 1” exit

compression driver (16Ω)

Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)

LF 250 /500 /1000

HF 50 / 100 / 200

Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4

connectors

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

technical specications

RIGGING FEATURES

The Side Lock Revolver (SLR™) rigging system promotes flexibility in

setup even in the most Dali-esque venues with difficult coverage

areas. All cabinets use discreet SLR™sockets placed on 4 sides of

the enclosure, available for use with all Point series rigging methods

offered. The Point 12’s can be hung side by side using the SLR™

Butterfly Brackets™ and SLR™ Super Sight Mount™, or in a single or

double vertical pair configuration, using the SLR Articulator™. Both

systems allow full individual box rotation for vertical angle control

with a pull of the Quick-lock™ pin, and horizontal angle control

with a single manually adjustable knob (special-order only) or a

Philips head screw.

Built-in Rigging Features:

2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets, Built-in Polemount Socket, 4 x 5/16 -18

threads for Omni Mount 60 Series

Optional Rigging Parts:

SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:

Vertical & Horizontal Bracket™, Butterfly Bracket™,

Articulator™

SLR™ Components:

Sight Mount Bracket™, Extended Sight Mount Bracket™, Super

Sight Mount Bracket™

SLR™ Polemount Components:

Polemount Base™ for Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Brackets™

SLR™ C-Clamp Components:

Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™, Fixed Base™

SLR™ Underhang Components:

Use 2 x Vertical Brackets™ or 2 x Butterfly Brackets™

with an Articulator™ for a 2 or 4-box Array.

SLR™ Monitor Mode Components:

Wedger™

*please refer to the Point Series user manual

for details on all SLR

™ rigging systems and parts.

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PHYSICAL DATA

Dimensions & Weight

Height Front (cm) 25.1/4” (64.2)

Width (cm) 13.6/8” (35.3)

Depth (cm) 10.1/2” (26.6)

Weight (Kg) 45.5 lbs (20.7)

Weight (Kg) with Crossover 49.5 lbs (22.5)

Box Shape Anisometric Hexagon

Box Finish Hardware Finish

Protective grille 18 Gauge Steel & foam

Horn Configuration Fiberglass Waveguide

Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch

Options 1,114 Pantone colours

Textured Water Borne Acrylic Polyester Sandtex™ Powder

TECHNICAL DATA

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

Full Range Preset 60Hz - 18kHz

Frequency Range

with Xover Preset 110Hz - 18kHz

Maximum SPL

(Xover Preset: High Pass @80Hz) (Continuous / Peak)

Passive with Full Range Preset 121.1dB / 127.1dB

Passive with Xover Preset 124.0dB / 130.0dB

Active with Full Range Preset 126.4dB / 132.4dB

Active with Xover Preset 128.0dB / 134.0dB

Directivity

Horizontal x Vertical 40°x 20° / 60°x 40° / 90°x 60°

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

LF 98.4 dB

HF 108.15 dB

LF/MF Section (Impedance Ω) 12” ND-12 Neodymium Kevlar

Mid-Bass driver (6Ω)

HF Section (Impedance Ω) 3” B&C DE 800 1.4” exit

compression driver (16Ω)

Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)

LF 500 /1000 /2000

HF 110 / 220 / 440

Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4

connectors

Specifications are subject to change without notice.