Ashly Audio IS 2.8P, IS 3.8P, SP 12.1P, SP 8.1P, IS-TR7B Users Guide

IS 2.8P

8 x 2-inch column speakers

IS 3.8P

8 x 3-inch column speakers

SP 12.1P

Twelve-inch subwoofer

SP 8.1P

Eight-inch subwoofer

Operating and Installation Manual

IS-TR7B

Tripod mount for IS 2.8P or IS 3.8P

IS-PM1B

1 foot pole mount for SP subs

IS-PM6B

Pole mount for IS 2.8P or IS 3.8P + SP 12.1P

IS-TWM

Tilt wall mount for IS 2.8P or IS 3.8P

IS-FWM

Flush wall mount for IS 2.8P or IS 3.8P

IS-JP2

Joining bracket for two IS 2.8Ps or IS 3.8Ps

M10-SP

Fly bolts for SP 1.8P

IS-TWM IS-FWMIS-JP2

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Safety and Operation Precautions.

1. Heed all warnings; follow all instructions.

2. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way.

Installation and Mounting

3. To prevent inductive effects from causing

hum and/or noise, loudspeaker lines should not be laid together with other electric cables, microphone or line level signal cables connected to amplifier inputs.

4. To ensure proper sound reproduction,

correct loudspeaker polarity is necessary. Check “+” and “−” polarity at both the amplifiers and the IS Series speakers.

5. Make sure loudspeaker lines are not shorted

before turning the amplifier on.

6. The entire audio system must comply with

the current local standards and regulations regarding electrical systems.

7. Ashly recommends this product only

be permanently installed by licensed, professional installers (or specialized firms) who can ensure a correct installation and certified by a local inspector.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Use only with mounts or brackets specified

by Ashly Audio.

10. Check the suitability of the support surface

to which the product is anchored (wall, ceiling, structure, etc.) and the attachment components (wall plugs, screws, brackets etc.) to confirm that they are in compliance with requirements set forth by local building, safety and electrical codes.

11. Make sure all connections have been made

correctly and the loudspeaker input voltage is suitable for the amplifier output.

12. Protect loudspeaker lines from damage.

Make sure they are positioned in a way that they cannot be stepped on or crushed by objects.

13. Make sure that no objects or liquids can get

into this product, as this may cause a short circuit.

14. Place the SP 8.P/SP 12.1P subwoofer on a

flat, rigid and anti-skid surface.

Pole, Tripod Mount, Joining Plate

15. Please use Ashly IS-TR7B tripod mount for

IS 2.8P and IS 3.8P speakers. If mounting the speakers on top of the SP 8.1P or SP12.1P subwoofer, use only the IS PM1B or IS PM6B speaker poles.

16. When pole or tripod mounting IS column

speakers, make certain units are placed in a safe and secure area which is free from foot traffic or other activities which could cause accidental tripping or stand collapse.

17. Open the mount’s three “legs” as wide as

possible to ensure its stability.

18. Tighten the height-adjustment bolt firmly.

19. Insert the safety pins on both the fixed and

extendable parts of the tripod or pole.

20. Make sure the the Ashly IS-JP2 accessory

joining plate used to connect to IS speakers is securely attached.

21. When using two IS speakers joined by an IS-

JP2 vertical mounting plate, pay particular attention to tripod placement. Confirm that the tripod mounts’ three legs are fully extended. Remember that the center of gravity is higher than with a single IS speaker.

22. For flying the SP8.1P: Use only the M10-

SP eye bolts. You should consult with a licensed contractor prior to flying the SP8.1P to ensure compliance with local safety regulations. Also, do not hang other speakers from a suspended SP8.1P. That will exceed the load capacity.

Operation

23. IS column line arrays can deliver high sound

pressure that can surpass 90 dB. Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Monitor and control the volume at all times.

24. If amplifiers or other connected equipped

displays “clipping”, “peak”, or other overload conditions, adjust to assure these are operating below that threshold to prevent a distorted signal, which may cause damage to the speakers.

25. To avoid clipping, always use a clip limiter

if available. Always observe specified high pass filtering recommendations; failure to do so may result in damage to drivers.

26. Contact your authorized service center

or qualified personnel should any of the following occur:

■ The loudspeaker does not function

normally

■ The cable has been damaged

■ Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit

■ The loudspeaker has been damaged due to

heavy impacts

2 7. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use

solvents, alcohol, benzene, or other volatile substances for cleaning the external parts of this product.

28. Don’t unplug signal cables when the amp

connected to your IS Series speakers is still on.

29. Don’t remove the metal grille of the speaker,

which can cause damage to the speaker cones.

30. Depending on the impedance switch setting

on the back of the IS speakers (8/32 ohms), make sure to limit the number of connected speakers to match the amplifier’s minimum safe operating impedance. Please refer to the Ashly amplifiers operations manual for the correct settings and speaker count.

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 100Hz - 20kHz

RATED POWER: 240W

RATED IMPEDANCE: 8Ω/32Ω

MADE IN CHINA

LINEAR COLUMN LOUDSPEAKER

INPUT

IS SERIES

3.8

8Ω

32Ω

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IS 2.8P & IS 3.8P

■ 8 x 2-inch (IS 2.8P) and 8 x 3-inch (IS 3.8P) matched,

high power handling transducers with Neodymium magnet structures and heat-resistant voice coils

■ Switchable 8 Ω / 32 Ω impedance allows up to eight

loudspeakers to be driven by a single amplifier channel.

■ AquaControl™ and Protēa DSP presets for selected

Ashly power amplifiers and DSP processors (see page 6 for listing)

■ 2-pole Euroblock connector, plus 2 x ¼-inch phone

jacks (IS 2.8P) 4-pole Euroblock connector, plus 2 x SpeakOn® Connectors (IS-3.8P)

■ High-strength and light aluminum enclosure

■ Durable, chip-resistant polymer coating

■ Optional pole, tripod, and tilt or flush wall mounts

SP 12.1P

■ 12-inch, high power handling (350 W) low-frequency

transducer with ferrite magnet structure

■ 4-pole Euroblock terminal inputs

■ Neutrik® SpeakOn x 2 inputs

■ Internally-braced birch ply enclosure

■ Pole sockets on top and side

SP 8.1P

■ 8-inch, high power handling (150 W)low-frequency

transducer with ferrite magnet structure

■ 4-pole Euroblock terminal inputs

■ Neutrik SpeakOn x 2 inputs

■ Internally-braced birch ply enclosure

Thank you for choosing Ashly IS Series line array column speakers (and hopefully our matching subwoofer). We know that there are many choices on the market today; so we have worked hard to create column speakers that set themselves apart from the rest.

Elevate or wall-mount a pair of IS 3.8P or IS

2.8P speakers on stands, add one or more SP 8.1 P or SP 12.1P subwoofers and you have a high-fidelity, high-output system that’s perfect for reception halls, small churches, mobile discos, bars, coffee shops, and many other applications.

Before installation, check for any possible shipping damage. Also, please read all of the Safety and Operation Precautions on the previous page.

Note that this Guide also covers IS-TWM Tilt Wall Mount Bracket, IS-JP Joining Bracket, and

Contents

Back Panel Connections ......................3

System Configurations

with Dual -impedance IS Series...........4

Other Typical Configurations ..............5

Ashly AquaControl (via AquaControl™) and Protēa™ Presets for IS Speakers ... 7

Basic Loudspeaker Processing ............7

IS 2.8P Specifications ....................... 11

IS 3.8P Specifications

SP 8.1P Specifications ...................... 16

SP 12.1P Specifications .................... 17

IS-FW Joining Bracket Install .............18

IS-TWM Tilt Bracket Install ................ 19

IS-PM6B Tripod ................................. 19

Other IS Accessories ........................ 19

IS-FWM Flush Wall Mount Bracket.

Back Panel Connections

IS Series columns are designed for both permanent and mobile applications. Both models have Neutrik® connections. The IS

3.8P adds Neutric SpeakOn connectors; the IS

2.8P has ¼-inch TS jacks.

IS 2.8P

¼-inch TS jack can be

used as the IS 2.8P

input or a pass-through

to another IS 2.8P

8 Ω / 32 Ω impedance switch

¼-inch TS jack can be

used as the IS 2.8P

input or a pass-through

to another IS 2.8P

2-conductor Euroblock terminal connector

WARNING: When connecting the IS speaker,

*

do not under any circumstances plug outputs

from different amplifiers or amp channels into more than one jack (any type on the speaker) at the same time.

*

■ Pole sockets on top and side

■ 10mm bolt holes for use with optional flying hardware

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++– –

+– + –

+ –

+–

+ –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Ashly Power Amplifier

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Each channel delivers power @ 4 Ω

8 Ω

8 Ω*

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Amp running at 4 Ω per channel

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

8 Ω

32 Ω

+

– –

+– + –

+ –

+–

+ –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

8 Ω

8 Ω*

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Amp running at 4 Ω per channel

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

8 Ω

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IS 3.8P SP 8.1P/12.1P

Neutrik® SpeakOn

connectors can

be used as the

IS 3.8P input or

a pass-through to

another IS 3.8

8 Ω / 32 Ω impedance switch

4-conductor Euroblock terminal connector

WARNING: When

*

connecting the IS speaker, do not under

any circumstances plug

outputs from different amplifiers or amp channels into more than one jack (any type on the speaker) at the same time.”.

*

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IS SERIES

LINEAR COLUMN LOUDSPEAKER

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 100Hz - 20kHz

RATED POWER: 240W

RATED IMPEDANCE: 8Ω/32Ω

MADE IN CHINA

8Ω

32Ω

INPUT

4-conductor

Euroblock

connector

Neutrik® SpeakOn

connector for

input from Power

terminal

Amplifer

Neutrik® for output

to other speakers or

subwoofers.

Eight IS columns • 32 Ω setting @ 62.5 W each Eight IS columns • 32 Ω setting @ 62.5 W each

System configurations with Dual-impedance IS Series

IS Series’ Hi-Z / Lo-Z design allows more connection options than typical singleimpedance column speakers.

In 8 Ω mode, IS columns are ideal for typical low-Z and live performance applications.

However, switching IS columns to 32 Ω lets one Ashly 4-channel amplifier drive up to 32 individual IS 2.8P or IS 3.8P speakers!

The example below shows 32 IS columns driven with 62.5 watts each via a 4 x 500watt amplifier.

CA 504 • 4 x 500 W @ 4 ΩAshly 4-channel amplifier

32 Ω

4

+– + –

+ –

+–

+ –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Ashly Power Amplifier

Bridged Mode

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Each channel delivers power @ 4 Ω

8 Ω

8 Ω*

Each channel delivers power @ 8 Ω

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Amp running at 4 Ω per channel

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

+– + –

+ –

+–

+ –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

8 Ω*

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Amp running at 4 Ω per channel

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

+

– –

+– + –

+ –

+–

+ –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

8 Ω

8 Ω*

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Amp running at 4 Ω per channel

8 Ω

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

8 Ω

32 Ω

CA 504 • 4 x 500 W @ 4 ΩAshly 4-channel amplifier

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Shown below is a system with 16 IS columns driven at 62.5 watts each through a 4 x 250-watt amp.

Four IS columns

32 Ω setting

@ 65.2 W each

4-channel

amplifier

Four IS columns

32 Ω setting

@ 62.5 W each

Four IS columns

32 Ω setting

@ 65.25 W each

CA 504 4 x 250 W

@ 8 Ω

Four IS columns

32 Ω setting

@ 65.2 W each

Other typical configurations

– –

+ +– –

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

8 Ω

+ +

Wattage for each column =

amplifier power (per channel @ stated impedance) / total number of columns

For example, 500 W @ 4 Ω = 62.5 W per column.

impedance) / total number of columns.

32 / total number of columns

For example, for 8 IS speakers: 32 / 8 = 4 ohms.

Required amplifier power =

total number of cabinets x desired

If you need 60W per IS Series speaker,

Impedance =

speaker wattage

then 60 x 8 = 480 W

8 Ω

+– + –

5

+– + –

+ –

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

+– + –

+ –

+–

+ –

Bridged Mode

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

8 Ω*

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

+– + –

+ –

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

2 channels @ 8 Ω, 2 -channels Bridge Mode (sub)

Amp running at 4 Ω per channel

Amp running at 4Ω per channel

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NOTE: If amp

power exceeds more than 2 x power handling of the speaker, then selecting 32 Ω mode on the speaker will draw less from those amplifier channels. Example, CA-

1.04 = 500 W/ ch @ 8 Ω (more than 2 x speaker handling). With the speaker set to 32 Ω, the same amp operates with approximately 125 W.

8 Ω*

Ashly 4-ch.

Power

Amplifier

+–

+ –

+–

+ –

8Ω

+ –

Ashly Power Amplifier

+ –

+– + –

Ashly 4-ch. Power Amplifier

8 Ω

+– + –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

Bridged Mode

+– + –

Ashly 2-ch. Power Amplifier

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Ashly AquaControl (via AquaControl™) and Protēa™ software presets for IS Speakers

Audio performance, including directivity and frequency response of IS Series speakers can be enhanced when used in conjunction with:

• mXa-1502 mixer amplifier

• Pêma amplifiers

• ne amplifiers (pe version only)

• nXp amplifiers

• ne DSP system and matrix processors

• ne 24.24m DSP matrix processor

• SP series DSP loudspeaker processors

The various capabilities and software used are shown as follows:

Universal

crossover

Directivity-

weighted,

optimized linear

Ashly

Ashly Product

mXa-1502 AquaControl

Pêma amplifiers Protêa™

ne amplifier

(pe version)

nXp amplifiers Protêa™

ne system and

matrix processors

ne 24.24m DSP

matrix processor

SP series speaker

processors

✤ Basic loudspeaker processing is defined as basic EQ (4-Band PEQ) approximating the appropriate

curve, plus Delay. No advanced EQ or FIR filters.

Software

Protêa™

frequency

response

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✽

–

implementation

for use between

subwoofers

and full-range

loudspeakers

✽

FIR-corrected,

linear phase

response above

about 300 Hz

– –

Basic

loudspeaker

processing

N/A

✤

✽ HPF/LPF only

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Frequency [Hz]

On-Axis, Proc essed

On-Axis, No Proc essing

Frequency [Hz]

On-Axis, Proc essed

On-Axis, No Proc essing

Frequency [Hz]

Listening Window, P roces sed

On-Axis, Proc essed

IS 2.8P Specifications

Transducer 8 x 2-inch (51 mm)Neodymium

Frequency Response (–10dB limits

)1

Sensitivity (ref 2.83V)

Nominal Impedance 8 Ω / 32 Ω switchable

Maximum Continuous SPL, @ a MIV (continuous / peak)

Maximum Continuous SPL, calculated from power handling (continuous

1, 2, 3

/peak)

Maximum Input Voltage

1, 2

(MIV)

Power Handling 120 W

Beamwidth

4

Directivity Index (DI) 4 14.4 dB

Directivity Factor (Q) 4 2 7.4

Input Connectors

Mounting Provisions

Enclosure Material Aluminum

Dimensions (HxWxD)

Net Weight 6.4 lbs. / 2.9 kg

Recommended amplifiers

1) With recommended processing (see previous page)

2) Referenced to 1 m

3) The maximum input voltage (MIV) is determined by no more than a 3 dB

change in the frequency response of the loudspeaker system

4) Averaged from 400 Hz to 10 kHz

115 Hz – 20 kHz

1, 2

88 dB

104 dB / 115 dB

1, 2, 3

109 dB / 115 dB

28 dBV, 25.1 V (equivalent to 80 W into rated impedance)

Horizontal: 190° Vertical: 30°

2 x ¼-inch (6.3 mm) phone jack 1 x 2-position Euroblock

IS-TWM Tilt Wall Mount IS-FWM Flush Wall Mount

Bracket (included)

24.00 in. x 2.76 in. x 3.54 in. 610 mm x 70 mm x 90 mm

Single-ch.: nXp 400 or higher Bridged: nXp 150 or higher

Pema 4125, 4250, 8125, 8250

Frequency

Response (On-Axis)

Phase Response (On-Axis)

Frequency

Response (Listening

Window)

100

95

90

85

80

75

70

Sound pr essure , Leve l [dB]

65

60

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

180

150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

-60

-90

Sound pressure, Phase [deg]

-120

-150

-180 20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

100

95

90

85

80

75

70

Sound pr essure , Leve l [dB]

65

60

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

100 1k 10k

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Frequency [Hz]

8 ohm

32 ohm

Frequency [Hz]

Horizontal

Ve rtic al

Frequency [Hz]

Direc tivity

IS 2.8P Specifications

Impedance

Beamwidth

200

100

50

20

10

Imped ance, A mplitude [ohm ]

5

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

200

100

50

100 1k 10k

Directivity

Index

20

Beam width [deg]

10

5

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

40

35

30

25

20

15

Direc tivity Inde x [dB]

10

5

0

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

100 1k 10k

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100 Hz

125 Hz

160 Hz

200 Hz

250 Hz

315 Hz

400 Hz

500 Hz

630 Hz

0∞

800 Hz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

0∞

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

+30∞

0∞

-30∞

+30∞

0∞

-30∞

IS 2.8P Specifications

Horizontal & Vertical Polars (1/3 octave)

Horizontal

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

-90∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

-90∞

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

-90∞

+90∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

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100 Hz

125 Hz

160 Hz

200 Hz

250 Hz

315 Hz

400 Hz

500 Hz

630 Hz

800 Hz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

+30∞

0∞

-30∞

+30∞

0∞

-30∞

IS 2.8P Specifications

Vertical (1/3 octave)

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

-90∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

-90∞

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

-90∞

+90∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

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100 1k 10k

110

100

90

80

70

Frequency [Hz]

Sound pr essure , Leve l [dB]

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

105

95

85

75

Listening Window, P roces sed

On-Axis, Proc essed

Frequency [Hz]

On-Axis, Proc essed

On-Axis, No Proc essing

Frequency [Hz]

On-Axis, Proc essed

On-Axis, No Proc essing

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

Sound pr essure , Leve l [dB]

75

70

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

100 1k 10k

IS 3.8P Specifications

1, 2

1, 2, 3

8 x 3-inch (76 mm) Neodymium

105 Hz – 19 kHz

95 dB

113 dB / 124 dB

Transducer

Frequency Response (–10dB limits

)1

Sensitivity (ref 2.83V)

Nominal Impedance 8 Ω / 32 Ω switchable

Maximum Continuous SPL, @ a MIV (continuous / peak)

Frequency

Response (On-Axis)

Maximum Continuous SPL, calculated from power handling (continuous /

1, 2, 3

peak)

Maximum Input Voltage

1, 2

(MIV)

Power Handling 240 W

Beamwidth 4

Directivity Index (DI) 4 11.8 dB

Directivity Factor (Q) 4 15.2

Input Connectors

Mounting Provisions

Enclosure Material Aluminum

Dimensions (HxWxD)

Net Weight 12.8 lbs. / 5.8 kg

Recommended amplifiers

1) With recommended processing (see previous page)

2) Referenced to 1 m

3) The maximum input voltage (MIV) is determined by no more than a 3 dB change in the frequency response of the loudspeaker system

4) Averaged from 400 Hz to 10 kHz

119 dB / 125 dB

30 dBV, 31.6 V (equivalent to 125 W into rated impedance)

Horizontal: 170° Vertical: 25°

2 x NL4 SpeakOn 1 x 4-position Euroblock

IS-TWM Tilt Wall Mount IS-FWM Flush Wall Mount

Bracket (included)

31.77 in. x 4.06 in. x 5.12 in. 807 mm x 103 mm x 130 mm

Single-channel: nXp 400 or higher

Bridged: nXp 400 or higher Pema 4125, 4250, 8125, 8250

Phase Response (On-Axis)

Frequency

Response (Listening

Window)

180

150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

-60

-90

Sound pressure, Phase [deg]

-120

-150

-180 20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

100 1k 10k

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Frequency [Hz]

8 ohm

32 ohm

Frequency [Hz]

Horizontal

Ve rtic al

Frequency [Hz]

Direc tivity Inde x

IS 3.8P Specifications

Impedance

Beamwidth

200

100

50

20

10

Imped ance, A mplitude [ohm ]

5

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

200

100

50

100 1k 10k

Directivity

Index

20

Beam width [deg]

10

5

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

40

35

30

25

20

15

Direc tivity Inde x [dB]

10

5

0

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

100 1k 10k

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100 Hz

125 Hz

160 Hz

200 Hz

250 Hz

315 Hz

400 Hz

500 Hz

360 Hz

800 Hz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

IS 3.8P Specifications

Horizontal & Vertical Polars (1/3 octave)

Horizontal

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

-30∞

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

-60∞

-90∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+/-180∞

0∞

-30∞

-150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-120∞

-60∞

-90∞

+90∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

0 -12 -24 -36

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-150∞

-30∞

-150∞

-120∞

-60∞

-120∞

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

-90∞

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-120∞

-150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

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100 Hz

125 Hz

160 Hz

200 Hz

250 Hz

315 Hz

400 Hz

500 Hz

630 Hz

800 Hz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

+30∞

0∞

-30∞

+30∞

0∞

-30∞

IS 3.8P Specifications

Vertical

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+30∞

+150∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

-90∞

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

0∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

0∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

-90∞

+90∞

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

+/-180∞

-30∞

-150∞

-60∞

-120∞

-90∞

+90∞

+30∞

+60∞

6 -6 -18 -30

0 -12 -24 -36

+120∞

+150∞

0∞

-30∞

-60∞

-90∞

-120∞

-150∞

+/-180∞

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Frequency [Hz]

No Processing

Processed, 110 Hz Crossover

Processed, 150 Hz Crossover

Frequency [Hz]

Impedance

SP 8.1P Specifications

Specifications SP 12.1P

1 x 12-inch (300 mm)

Transducer

Frequency Response (–10dB limits)

Sensitivity (ref 2.83V)

Nominal Impedance

Maximum Continuous SPL, @ MIV (continuous / peak) Maximum Continuous

SPL, calculated from power handling (continuous / peak)

Maximum Input Voltage (MIV)

Power Handling

Input Connectors

Enclosure Material

Dimensions (HxWxD)

Net Weight

1

1, 2, 3

1, 2

1 x 8-inch (200 mm)

Ferrite woofer

39 Hz – 180 Hz

43 Hz – 180 Hz

1, 2

99 dB

95 dB

8 Ω

120 dB / 128 dB

110 dB / 116 dB

124 dB / 130 dB

116 dB / 122 dB

1, 2, 3

32 dBV, 31.6 V (equivalent to 200 W

30 dBV, 24 V (eq to 100 W ...)

into rated impedance)

350 W

150 W

2 x NL4 SpeakOn®

1 x 4-position Euroblock

Birch Plywood

13.25” H x 12” W x 15.63” D/

17.8" H x 14.8" W x 18.85"D/ 452mm H x 376mm

336.55 mm H x 304.8 mm W

W x 479mm D

x 397

39.5 lbs / 18 kg

25.9 lbs / 13.38 kg

SP 8.1P

Frequency

Response (On-Axis)

Impedance

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

Sound pressure, Level [dB]

75

70

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

200

100

50

20

10

Imped ance, A mplitude [ohm ]

5

10 100 1k 10k

FPO

100 1k 10k

FPO

20 50 200 500 2k 5k

1) With recommended processing (see previous page)

2) Referenced to 1 m

3) The maximum input voltage (MIV) is determined by no more than

mXa-1502 nXp-1502

Single-channel: nXp 400 or higher

Recommended amplifiers

a 3 dB change in the response of the loudspeaker system

FA-125.2/4 (power-sharing)

Bridged: nXp 400 or higher

FA-250.4 (single -channel)

Pema 4125, 4250, 8125, 8250

Pema 4125/8125 (bridged) nep/pema 4250/8250 CA-502/4

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Frequency [Hz]

No Processing

Processed, 110 Hz Crossover

Processed, 150 Hz Crossover

Frequency [Hz]

Impedance

SP 12.1P Specifications

Transducer

Frequency Response (–10dB limits)

1

Sensitivity (ref 2.83V)

Nominal Impedance 8 Ω

Maximum Continuous SPL, @ a MIV (continuous / peak)

Maximum Continuous SPL, calculated from power handling (continuous /

1, 2, 3

peak)

Maximum Input Voltage

1, 2

(MIV)

Power Handling 350 W

Input Connectors

Enclosure Material Birch Plywood

Dimensions (HxWxD)

Net Weight 39.5 lbs / 18 kg

1 x 12-inch (300 mm) Ferrite woofer

39 Hz – 180 Hz

1, 2

99 dB

120 dB / 128 dB

1, 2, 3

124 dB / 130 dB

32 dBV, 31.6 V (equivalent to 200 W into rated impedance)

2 x NL4 SpeakOn 1 x 4-position Euroblock

17.8" H x 14.8" W x 18.85" D/ 452 mm H x 376 mm W x 479 mm D

Frequency

Response (On-Axis)

Impedance

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

Sound pressure, Level [dB]

75

70

20 50 200 500 2k 5k 20k

200

100

50

20

10

Imped ance, A mplitude [ohm ]

5

10 100 1k 10k

20 50 200 500 2k 5k

100 1k 10k

Recommended amplifiers

1) With recommended processing (see previous page)

2) Referenced to 1 m

3) The maximum input voltage (MIV) is determined by no more than a 3 dB change in the

nXp4002/4004 nep/pema 4250/8250 (bridged) KLR-2000 CA-1.02/4

frequency response of the loudspeaker system

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IS-JP2 Joining Bracket Install IS-FW Joining Bracket Install

NOTE: When joining two IS

speakers invert the upper speaker as shown below.

2 31 3

face

plate

Easy peasy. Use correct fasteners for

the wall type. Align to a wall stud when

the wall type. Align to a wall stud when possible.

possible.

possible. Be sure to securely attach the safety cable.

And remember to set the Impedance switch before mounting.

face

plate

face

plate

face

IS-FWMIS-JP2

plate

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IS-TWM Tilt Bracket Install

NOTE: Use correct fasteners for

the wall type. Align to a wall stud when possible.

15˚ tilt

And remember to securely attach the safety cable.

90˚

swivel

Other IS Accessories

IS-TP7B Tripod

for IS 2.8 & IS 3.8

IS-PM6B

Pole Mount

for IS 2.8 &

IS 3.8

IS-PM1B

Pole Mount

for SP Subs

M10-SP Eyebolts

IS-TWM

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