Axiom SW215FA User Manual
USER MANUAL
SW215FA
ac ve subwoofer
KEY FEATURES
• Very High Output • Manifolded Transmission Line confi gura on for very fast transient response
• Compact size for a very good output-to-weight ra o • 96KHz / 40 bit fl oa ng point CORE processing with PRONET remote control
• Digitally controlled Class D amplifi er module with SMPS • Flying ver cal arrayable version
INTRODUCTION
The SW215FA subwoofer is designed to deliver high quality low frequency reproduc on where
very high output is a key requirement, together with well defi ned deep bass response and fast
transient response. Its compact size and light weight make it suitable for several diff erent uses,
ranging from touring applica ons to fi xed installa ons and high-level dance clubs.
The SW215FA is a very high quality powered subwoofer system featuring some of the most
advanced technologies for low frequency reproduc on. Its unique and innova ve design is based
on a confi gura on that can be defi ned as Manifolded Transmission Line.
It uses manifolding of the front side of the cones to maximize the mutual coupling between the
two drivers, while loading the back of the cone with a large-size transmission line that has the
func on to create a transmission path from the back of the transducers to the front.
The SW215FA subwoofer system is equipped with two high power 15” (380mm) transducers
capable of long excursion (up to 33mm peak-to-peak), controlled by high s ff ness Double Silicon
Spider as centering suspension and by heavy duty surround. The motor structure features high
strength (BL²/Re) with op mized symmetry and excursion controlled by Aluminium Demodula ng
Ring. The robust copper 75mm (3”) voice coil is wounded in two diff erent layers both outside and
inside the coil support, then doubling the coil surface exposed to air cooling and consequently
improving the long term thermal capacity of the loudspeaker. Cones are made of very high-s ff ness
reinforced paper, featuring also invisible water repellent treatment.
The SW215FA is processed by 40bit, 96kHz fl oa ng point CORE DSP and powered by DA SERIES digital power modules, a new genera on of CLASS
D power amplifi er with digitally-controlled SMPS. The DA module employed for powering the SW215FA delivers in an ultra-compact package a
maximum power of 2000W.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
AcousƟ cal
Amplifi er Type
Class D with Variable Switching Frequency
and SMPS
System type Manifolded Band Pass
Transducer
Two 15” (380 mm), 3” (75 mm) VC,
High s ff ness water repellent reinforced
cone, Flux Demodula ng Ring VC,
Double Centering Spider Suspension
Mains Voltage Range (Vac) 230 V~ ±15% or 115 V~ ±15% 50/60 Hz
Mains Connector PowerCon® (NAC3MPA + NAC3MPB)
Consump on* 700 W (nominal) 1700 W (max)
IN / OUT Connectors Neutrik XLR-M / XLR-F
IN / OUT Network Connectors ETHERCON® (NE8FAV)
Frequency response (±3 dB) 39 Hz – 100 Hz (Processed) Mechanical
Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 139 dB Width 571 mm (22.48”)
Electrical Height 800 mm (31.50”)
Input Impedance 20 kΩ balanced Depth 582 mm (22.91”)
Input Sensi vity +4 dBu / 1.25 V Depth Including Wheels 710 mm (27.95”)
Signal Processing
CORE processing, 96kHz / 40bit fl oa ng
point SHARC DSP, 24 bit AD/DA converters
Construc on 15 mm, reinforced Phenolic Birch
Paint High resistance, water based paint
Direct access Controls
4 Presets: Standard, InfraSub, Cardioid,
User. Network Termina on, GND Link
Wheels 4 heavy-load 100 mm ø
Transport 4 handles
Remote Controls PRONET control so ware Side Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Network protocol CANBUS Back Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Output Power 1000 W + 1000 W Net Weight
68.5 Kg (151 lb)
* Nominal consump on is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12
dB, this can be considered a standard music program.
MECHANICAL DRAWING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
NAC3FCA Neutrik Powercon® BLUE PLUG USB2CAN PRONET network converter
NAC3FCB Neutrik Powercon® WHITE PLUG KPTSW215 Fly bar for Axiom AX2065 and SW215 Loudspeakers
NE8MCB Neutrik Ethercon PLUG DHSS10M20 Sub-Speaker ø35mm Pole with M20 screw
NC3MXXBAG Neutrik XLR-M RAINCOV215 Rain cover for input sockets
NC3FXXBAG Neutrik XLR-F AXFEETKIT Kit made of 6pcs BOARDACF01 foot
AX2065A Ac ve ver cal array loudspeaker
see hƩ p://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descrip on and other available accessories.
SPARE PARTS
AC103GS 100 mm Swivel castor without brake
AC115DN Black steel handle
98AXM215SW8 15’’ woofer - 3” VC - 8 ohm
NAC3MPA Neutrik Powercon® BLUE SOCKET
91AMDSW215 Amplifi er module assembly
94SPI2265 Locking Pin for AX2265
80 cm
31.50"
57.1 cm
22.48"
58.2 cm
22.91"
71.0 cm
27.95"
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F = flying points
P = M20 insert for DHSS10M20
pole adaptor for convenƟonal
SUB-SAT system.
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I/O AND CONTROL OPERATIONS
MAINS IN - Powercon® NAC3FCA power input connector (blue). To switch the amplifi er on, insert the Powercon®
connector and turn it clockwise into the ON posi on. To switch the amplifi er off , pull back the switch on the connector
and turn it counter-clockwise into the POWER OFF posi on.
WARNING! In the case of product failure or fuse replacement, disconnect the unit completely from the mains
power. The power cable must only be connected to a socket corresponding to the specifi ca ons indicated on
the amplifi er unit. The power supply must be protected by a suitably rated thermo-magne c breaker. Preferably
use a suitable switch to power on the whole audio system leaving the Powercon® always connected to each
speaker, this simple trick extend the life of the Powercon® connectors.
MAINS OUT - Powercon® NAC3FCB power output connector (grey). This is connected in parallel with the MAINS ~
/ IN. The maximum load applicable depends on the mains voltage. With 230V~ we suggest to link a maximum of 4
SW215FA loudspeakers, with 120V~ we suggest to link at maximum of 2 SW215FA loudspeaker.
ON - This LED indicates power on status.
PROT - This red LED lights when the amplifi er module is
in protect mode for an internal fault and, consequently,
the amplifi er is muted.
SIGN LIMIT - This LED lights in green to indicate the
presence of the signal and lights in red when an internal
limiter reduces the input level.
INPUT - Audio signal input with locking XLR connector. It
has a fully electronically balanced circuitry including AD
conversion for the best S/N ra o and input headroom.
LINK - A direct connec on from the input connector to
link other speakers with same audio signal.
GND LIFT - This switch li the ground of the balanced
audio inputs from the earth-ground of the amplifier
module.
PRESET BUTTON - This bu on has two func on:
1) Pressing it while powering on the unit:
ID ASSIGN the internal DSP assigns a new ID
to the unit for the PRONET remote
control opera on. Each loudspeaker
must have a unique ID to be visible in
the PRONET network. When you assign
a new ID, all the other loudspeakers
with the ID already assigned must be
ON and connected to the network.
2) Pressing it with the unit ON you can select the DSP PRESET. The selected PRESET is indicated by the corresponding LED:
STANDARD This PRESET is suitable for any applica on where low frequency reinforcement is required. It features a 90Hz cut off frequency
and it can be used in almost any environment in combina on with any ver cal arrays.
INFRA This PRESET can be used when a deeper bass response is required (Note that when this preset is used the sound pressure level
of the system is slightly reduced). NOTE: INFRA and STANDARD PRESET must NOT be used together in close units.
CARDIOID This special PRESET, combined with the STANDARD PRESET, gives the advantage to reduce the low frequencies at the back of
an array of three subs, in order to obtain a more comfortable level for the performers on the stage without losing level for the
the audience in front of the array. The cardioid confi gura on is also useful in situa on where you want to reduce the bass
frequency feedback due to many microphones on stage, for example for acous c and jazz ensemble, classic orchestra, musicals.
Further in this manual you can fi nd some example how to set up a cardioid array.
USER This LED lights when the USER PRESET is loaded. This preset corresponds to USER MEMORY no. 1 of the DSP and, as a factory
se ng, it’s the same to STANDARD. If you want to modify it, you have to connect the unit to a PC, edit the parameters with
PRONET so ware and save the PRESET into USER MEMORY no. 1.
NETWORK IN/OUT - These are a standard RJ45 CAT5 connectors (with op onal NEUTRIK NE8MC RJ45 cable connector carrier), used for PRONET
network transmission of remote control data over long distance or mul ple unit applica ons.
TERMINATE - In a PRONET network the last loudspeaker device must be terminated (with an inner load resistance) especially in a long run cabling:
press this switch if you want to terminate the unit.
POWER AMPLIFIERS
The SW215FA is powered by DA SERIES digital power modules, a new genera on of CLASS D power amplifi er with digitally-controlled SMPS.
The innova ve technology used for these amplifi ers (including also the use of a variable switching frequency) off ers performances at the top of
the range, such as a superior sound defi ni on at any audio frequency, very high dynamics also for low level signals and very low distor on even at
the maximum power The superior sound quality can be compared with top-of-the-range AB-class analog systems, while the DA modules feature a
higher dynamics, very compact size and light weight and effi ciency above 90%. The two DA modules employed for powering the SW215FA deliver
in an ultra-compact package a maximum power of 2000W.
SIGNAL PROCESSING
The system processing is based on the CORE DSP pla orm, which has been designed by the PROEL R&D Laboratories using one of the most
advanced SHARC DSP for audio applica on. It features 40bit, 96kHz fl oa ng point resolu on and high quality 24bit AD/DA converters, for a perfect
signal integrity, a dynamic range in excess of 110dB and a superior sonic performance. Thanks to its massive processing power, the CORE pla orm
is capable of providing the most sophis cated algorithms for speaker processing, together with remote control and networking capability.
The PRONET control so ware, working on a solid and reliable CANBUS based network protocol, provides an intui ve interface for the remote
control of the whole system, with the possibility of eqing, delaying, increasing the protec ons and monitoring the status of the amplifi er.
PRONET
PRONET so ware has been developed in collabora on with sound engineers and sound designers, in order to off er an “easy-to-use” tool to setup
and manage your audio system. With PRONET you can visualize signal levels, monitor internal status and edit all the parameters of each connected
device.
Download the PRONET app from the AXIOM website at hƩ p://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on downloads secƟ on of the product.
The AXIOM ac ve loudspeaker devices can be connected using the network connec on, in this case the PROEL USB2CAN converter op onal
accessory is needed. The fi rst me you connect a device with the USB2CAN converter, Windows O.S. will ask you to install the driver fi les, which
you can fi nd in the Driver folder within the Pronet applica on folder (by default is C:\Program Files\Proel\Pronet\Driver, or if you changed it <your
path>\Driver). Please refer also to “Installa on” and “Drivers” paragraphs in the Pronet documenta on.
The PRONET NETWORK is based on a robust, reliable and fast communica on protocol called CANBUS. The devices in a PRONET NETWORK are
connected together with a “linear bus topology”. The USB2CAN converter must be connected to the network input of the fi rst device, the network
output of the fi rst device is connected to the input of the second and so on. For the network connec ons simple RJ45 cat.5 or cat.6 ethernet
cables can be used (please don’t confuse a ethernet network with a PRONET network these are completely diff erent and must be fully separated
also both use the same kind of cable).
The beginning and the end of a PRONET NETWORK must be terminated. One side is terminated by the USB2CAN converter, the other side must
be terminated pressing the TERMINATE switch on the last device. All devices between these two points must have the TERMINATE switch li ed.
Assign the ID number
To work properly in a PRONET network each connected device must have a unique iden fi er number, called ID. By default the USB2CAN PC
controller has ID=0 and there can be only one PC controller. Every other device connected must have its own unique ID equal or greater than 1:
in the network cannot exist two devices with the same ID.
An ID number is assigned automa cally to each devices when they are turned on for the fi rst me connected to a network.
In order to correctly assign a new available ID to each device for working properly in a Pronet network, follow these instruc ons:
1. Switch off all the devices.
2. Connect them correctly to the network cables.
3. “TERMINATE” the latest device in the network connec on.
4. Switch on the fi rst device keep pressed “PRESET” bu on on the control panel.
5. Leaving the previous device switched on, repeat the previous opera on on the next device, un l the latest device is turned on.
The “Assign ID” procedure for a device makes the internal network controller to perform two opera
ons: reset the current ID; search the fi rst free
ID in the network, star ng from ID=1. If no other devices are connected (and powered on), the controller assume ID=1, that is the fi rst free ID,
otherwise it searches the next one le free.
These opera ons ensure that every device has it’s own unique ID, if you need to add a new device to the network you simply repeat the opera on
of step 4. Every device maintains its ID also when it is turned-off , because the iden fi er is stored in the internal memory and it is cleared only by
another “Assign ID” step, as explained above. This means that if your network is made always of the same devices the assigning ID procedure must
be executed only the fi rst me the system is turned on.
For more detailed instrucƟ on about PRONET see the PRONET USER’S MANUAL included with the soŌ ware.
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