Bogen NEAR A-A12 User Manual
OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL A12
A-SERIES ENVIRONMENT-PROOF
HIGH-OUTPUT/LONG-THROW LOUDSPEAKER
© 2008 Bogen Communications, Inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
54-2172-01B 0812
Near A12 Speaker (1)
Mounting Knobs (2)
Yo ke (1)
Rubber Friction Disk (2)
Safety Attachment Bolt (1)
Owner’s Guide (1)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SPEAKER ORIENTATION
RIGHT
The NEAR A12 is acoustically designed to operate in a vertical orientation with
the NEAR logo right side up. This orientation will provide 90 degrees of horizontal coverage and 45 degrees of vertical coverage.
RIGHT
WRONG
The A12 is a ported speaker, designed to shed water, and includes a unique
water-repellent scrim. This scrim covers the ports and horn throat to slow the
ingress of water, but a small amount of water may still enter the cabinet. Weep
holes are provided at the bottom of the speaker baffle to drain any water that
enters the cabinet.
NOTE: It is very important that the speaker be mounted with its face either
vertical or facing down. Never install the speaker with the face tilted up, as this
will undermine the water-shedding aspects of the design and allow excessive
water to enter the cabinet.
WRONG
YOKE INSTALLATION
After selecting the speaker location, securely attach the yoke to the surface. An
Adjustable Tilt-Mount Adapter (TMA812) is available to provide various tilt an-
gles. The TMA812 allows attachment to walls and posts.
WARNING: Mounting brackets must be secured in accordance with local
codes. If in doubt, consult a professional contractor to determine the integrity
of the structure to which the bracket will be attached. When required, a safety
cable can be secured to the back of the speaker using the threaded brass insert
on the back of the speaker housing and the forged steel safety bolt (included).
MOUNTING THE SPEAKER ON THE YOKE
The A12 yoke allows the speaker to be
slipped onto it with the locking knobs attached. First, both knobs need to be removed
and the supplied rubber friction disks applied
to the speaker enclosure
where the knobs
clamp. Do not apply the friction disks directly
to the mounting knobs. Next, screw the
knobs back onto the enclosure about two
turns and simply slide the knob shafts down
the slots in the yoke. Now tighten the knobs
making sure that the shoulder of the knob
seats properly through the large hole at the
end of the yoke.
SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Distance is not the only factor affecting sound intensity. Also consider what adjacent surfaces may affect the sound (including but not limited to buildings,
walls, and overhangs). These structures may provide positive effects (low frequency reinforcement) or negative effects (high-frequency reflections that will
degrade intelligibility).
TOP-DOWN VIEW
WALL MOUNT
90° WALL/CEILING MOUNT
(Secure both ends)
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