Community W2-112 User Manual
Contents
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Community WET and R-Series: Proven Leaders
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WET and R-Series Play Well Together
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Engineering Innovation: Advanced Technologies
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R-Series: The Problem Solver
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Recommended Product Projection Distances
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Design/Application Verification
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R.25 Multipurpose 8-Inch Full-Range
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R.5 Moderate 12-Inch Full-Range
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R.5COAX Nearfield 12-Inch Full-Range
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R.5HP High Performance, Medium Throw, 12-Inch Full-Range
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R.5SUB 12-Iinch Subwoofer
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R1 Medium/Long Throw, High Fidelity, 12-Inch Loudspeaker Systems
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R1BNG Medium/Long Throw 12-Inch Systems for Indoor Applications
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R2 Long Throw, High Output, High Fidelity Dual 12-Inch Systems
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R2SUB Dual 12-Inch Subwoofer
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R6-51 High Output, High Power, Three-Way Multi-Driver Vertical Array
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R6-BASSHORN High Output, High Power, Low Frequency System
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RMG-200A Voice-Range Announcement
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RSH-462 Exponential FocusedArray™ High Level Horn System
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WET Series II: Style, Performance and Panache
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W2-218 Full-Range 2-Way 8-Inch
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W2-228 Full-Range Quasi 3-Way 8-Inch
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W2-2V8 Full-Range 2-Way Dual 8-Inch for Underbalcony
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W2-2W8 Full-Range 2-Way “Wide” Dual 8-Inch
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W2-215 Full-Range 2-Way 15-Inch
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W2-312 Full-Range 3-Way 12-Inch
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W2-322L Full-Range 3-Way Dual 12-Inch
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W2-315 Full-Range 3-Way 15-Inch
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W2-112 12-Inch Subwoofer
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W2-122 Dual 12-Inch Subwoofer
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W2-125 Dual 15-Inch Subwoofer
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WET and R-Series: Proven Leaders
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R-Series and WET Series II
Premium All-Weather / All-Purpose
Loudspeaker Systems
Air Shows ▪ Amusement Parks ▪ Athletic Fields ▪ Arenas ▪ Carillons ▪ Convention Centers ▪
Cruise Ships ▪ Distribution Centers ▪ Factories ▪ Fairgrounds ▪ Field Houses ▪ Gymnasiums ▪ Ice
Skating Rinks ▪ Parking Lots ▪ Public Concourses ▪ Race Tracks ▪ Rodeos ▪ Roller Skating Rinks
▪ Snow Ski Slopes ▪ Stadia ▪ Swimming Areas ▪ Tennis Courts ▪ Theme Parks ▪ Warehouses ▪
Water Skiing Courses ▪ Or wherever high-fidelity sound is required indoors or outdoors
ALL-WEATHER / ALL-PURPOSE ALL-WEATHER / ALL-PURPOSE
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Since the founding of our company in
1968, Community has been a constant
developer and innovator of loudspeaker
technology. After 40 years of business, one
of our most established and respected
core competencies is the design and
manufacture of not one, but two
comprehensive lines of loudspeaker
products for all seasons and all
applications – the R-Series and WET Series
II are classified as Community’s AllWeather/All-Purpose loudspeaker systems.
With Community’s weather-resistant WET
and R-Series, high quality voice
reproduction and music performance
normally associated only with indoor
systems are now available for outdoor use.
Moreover, the styling and durability of
every loudspeaker model in both product
families make them suitable for virtually
any indoor environment as well. Easily
handling a vast range of applications that
span from nightclubs to convention
centers, these All-Weather/All-Purpose
product lines provide the system designer
with a wealth of options.
THE TOUGHER, THE BETTER
From the high school athletic field to a
NASCAR motor speedway, Community
has a solution that’s right for you. Today’s
active lifestyles have led to more and
more events being held outdoors in all
kinds of weather. Audio installations are
counted on outdoors year round. Never
before have cruise ships, waterparks,
theme parks, themed restaurants and ski
resorts enjoyed such popularity, not to
mention pro, semi-pro, and scholastic
outdoor sporting events. Combined
together, these businesses and
educational institutes represent a multitrillion dollar industry with one thing in
common: they all demand the highest
quality speech and music reproduction
coupled with unquestioned product
longevity.
Harsh climatic conditions pose no
problem. All WET and R-Series are built to
handle the toughest weather conditions
imaginable. We don’t make this claim
lightly; our many years of experience and
countless installations prove it to be true!
When you need full-featured functionality,
in even the most punishing environments,
Community products will deliver the results
that you demand, and come back asking
for more.
Whether you’re planning a temporary
outdoor event like the World Cup Downhill
Finals in Norway, or a permanent outdoor
installation with guaranteed long-term
reliability such as the Cleveland Browns
NFL Stadium, Community’s WET and RSeries can be trusted to provide
superlative performance day after day,
and year after year.
RELIABILITY, DURABILITY,
PERFORMANCE
If you are a contractor, the reliability and
durability of Community’s All-Weather/AllPurpose products means that you can
focus on new business instead of
constantly revisiting and repairing past
installations. If you’re an owner, it means
you can focus on your core business,
instead of worrying about your sound
system.
Where’s the catch? There is none. But of
course we were not able to achieve these
results overnight, nor can our competitors!
It has taken us many years of research,
development, testing, and refinement to
develop the confidence that we have
today in these innovative products. That
confidence allows us to proudly offer a
15-year enclosure warranty and a 5-year
product warranty on every R-Series and
WET product sold… an industry first!
FINALLY, LOUDSPEAKERS FOR ALL
APPLICATIONS
R-Series includes 22 models that singularly,
and in combination, will handle almost any
large-scale public address task
imaginable. As you look through this
brochure you will see examples of
successful and enduring installations that
range from motor speedways to
convention centers. Larger R-Series
models can easily reach across an entire
stadium, while numerous smaller models
are available for applications that are
more modest in proportion. Very often the
larger and smaller models will be deployed
together, each covering specific zones in
a stadium, a sports arena, or other large
venues.
The WET Series II family of 14 models is
equally comprehensive, but here we omit
the very large, long throw horn loaded
systems found in the R-Series line. WET II is
the premium choice for state-of-the-art
sound quality, both indoors and out. Stylish
nightclubs, modern cruise ships, and many
other upscale facilities all over the world
have adopted WET loudspeakers as their
system of choice, due to their superb
sound quality, attractive appearance,
and preeminent versatility.
Community WET and R-Series
Proven Leaders in All-Weather / All-Purpose
Loudspeaker Systems
Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia, USA
Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack, Pennsylvania, USA
Play Mamitas, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial Keystone, South Dakota, USA
WET Series II and R-Series products play extremely well together, as
evidenced by the many large-scale venues that have chosen to use
models from both product families in combination, in order to create a
best-case solution. For this reason we combined them together in this
brochure as inspiration to our customers’ creative instincts. Though
each series is distinctive in its own right, using the two product lines
together may be exactly what is needed to meet today’s everevolving and increasingly competitive sound system installation
challenges.
For example, several long throw R2’s or RSH-462’s may be perfectly
complemented by a group of W2-2W8’s added to the system for
underbalcony fill. Or, perhaps a grouping of R1’s will cover 80% of the
main arena, but a group of W2-218’s are needed to fill in some
shadowed areas. The possibilities are endless. We encourage you to
explore the highly effective end results that can readily be obtained
by mixing and matching these two product categories to best suit your
design requirements.
WET AND R-SERIES PLAY WELL TOGETHER
The R-Series family features 22 models
that range in capability from short throw
usage for local area fill (about 30 to 50
feet), to extremely long throw
capability… enough to reach across an
entire stadium or even further (about 700
feet). A wide selection of coverage
angles and power output capabilities
characterize this versatile product line.
A small, single 12” subwoofer (called the
R.5SUB) and a much larger dual 12”
subwoofer (called the R2SUB) are available
to complement full-range systems. A full,
horn-loaded subwoofer/bass augmentation
loudspeaker is available in the model R6Basshorn. Smaller R-Series products are
rotationally molded of polyethylene, while
the larger models are built from hand-laid
glass fiber composites. All models are
available in architectural light grey, but
custom colors are also available for
volume purchases.
All medium and long throw R-Series
systems feature horn loading in all
frequency bands. The acclaimed R2 is
offered with no less than three symmetric
horn patterns and two asymmetric horn
patterns, and all models with the
exception of R6, RMG and RSH are
equipped with internal protection
circuitry to guard against abusive
overdrive.
In summary, R-Series products are the clear
choice for short, medium, and long throw
applications where high-power speech
and music reinforcement is required. Their
impressive ratings and genuine musicality
solve problems that no other product line
can solve, both functionally and
economically. R-Series systems are found
in many of the world’s preeminent motor
speedways, convention centers and
sports venues.
The WET Series II family features a selection
of 14 models that span an impressive scale
of size, power, and coverage patterns.
Models are available for short throw
applications for local area coverage and
underbalcony fill, to high-power medium
throw requirements (about 150 feet).
In addition to the comprehensive selection
of full-range models, the WET II line includes
three sizes of powerful subwoofers,
affording a complete end-to-end solution
for modern, ultra-high fidelity music
applications.
All WET II models are constructed of
multilayer glass fiber composite, and all
are available in either white or black glossy
finishes. WET II loudspeakers may also be
ordered in custom color enclosures at a
nominal fee.
WET II products are uniquely styled with
Community’s own curved enclosure
shape. Visually, they’re the perfect
complement to modern architectural
designs like that of cruise ships, nightclubs,
theme parks, and athletic facilities.
Acoustically, the curved enclosure
reduces internal reflections and standing
waves, resulting in a pure sonic quality that
must be experienced to be fully
appreciated.
WET II is equipped with our latest
sophisticated internal crossover networks
for maximum linearity and sonic detail.
WET II installations typically utilize Digital
Signal Processing controllers, or other
advanced front-end electronics, so no
internal protective ‘overdrive’ circuits are
needed.
To summarize, WET Series II loudspeakers
meet nearly all imaginable requirements
for high performance music and speech
systems, both indoors and out.
Characterized by low distortion, a rapid
transient response, and a wide-range
frequency response, they provide
unmatched musicality along with superb
speech intelligibility. Whenever
exceptional sonic performance and
striking aesthetics are demanded, WET II
loudspeakers stand ready to fulfill the
requirement.
R-Series and WET Series II
All-Weather / All-Purpose Loudspeakers
• Both product lines are extremely resistant to inclement weather and harsh
environments, and both carry an identical 15-year enclosure warranty, plus a 5-year
product warranty against manufacturing defects.
• Both feature Community’s proprietary three-layer Weather-Stop™ protective grilles.
• Both feature Community’s proprietary dual-layer powder coating process on its
grilles and yokes for added durability and corrosion resistance.
• Both use grade 304 stainless steel hardware throughout.
• Both lines offer optional 70V/100V autoformers for the small and mid-sized systems.
• Both lines are equipped with stainless steel internal rigging fittings that accept
threaded fasteners allowing for a variety of mounting options
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R-SERIES
WET SERIES II
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DRIVER PROTECTION
Functioning as a multi-stage limiter, Community’s exclusive DYNA-TECH™ protection
circuitry found in many R-Series models* provides precise and repeatable protection
by reducing excessive power to the drivers under abusive conditions. In other
models PowerSense™ DDP (Dynamic Driver Protection) protection circuitry is built
into the crossover to provide protection against excessive current being delivered
to the individual drivers and to the overall system.
ADVANCED HORN TECHNOLOGY
Community is the originator and master of fiberglass horn and enclosure
manufacturing. The horns used in many WET II and R-Series loudspeakers are
constructed as a single one-piece, precision waveguide by hand-crafting it on a
precision mold using 100% hand-laminated, fiber-reinforced, composite fiberglass.
Balsa wood is embedded and laminated into the fiberglass at strategic points
during the process to create extremely strong, double wall constructions to dampen
vibrations which in turn provide clean, resonant-free sound reproduction. In
compact R-Series models, the horns are constructed of high density polyethylene
with reinforcing ribs to dampen mechanical vibrations. Perforations in the horn
reduce reflections from the LF driver while still providing optimum pattern control
and acoustic loading for the high frequency driver.
STAINLESS STEEL
All hardware and fasteners, wherever possible, are made of grade 304 stainless
steel, highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation.
DUAL-LAYER POWDER COAT
The steel grilles and yokes of many WET and R-Series loudspeakers are treated with
Community’s proprietary dual-layer powder coating process. An inner layer of a
zinc-rich epoxy powder coat and an outer layer of a UV-resistant polyester powder
coat provide two layers of protection against abrasion and corrosion. The
combination of epoxy and polyester powder coat provides optimal protection for
all circumstances and installations. Independent tests performed by the U.S. military
and NASA demonstrated that a zinc-rich epoxy inner layer and a UV-protected
outer color layer produced the best and longest lasting method of protecting steel
structures from corrosion, pitting and other damage.
FERROFLUID
LF, MF and HF drivers use Ferrofluid in their voice coil gaps. Ferrofluid provides
improved heat transfer resulting in higher power handling, reduced distortion from
fluidic dampening of mechanical resonance, and it seals the air gaps against
corrosion and oxidation.
ENVIROTECH™ TECHNOLOGY
All internal circuitry is protected from the elements with our proprietary Envirotech
coating. Envirotech seals sensitive electronic components against the effects of
moisture and corrosive or acidic airborne contaminants.
WEATHER-STOP™ GRILLES
Community’s proprietary three-layer Weather-Stop protective grille consists of an
external perforated steel panel treated with our proprietary dual-layer powder coat
process, a center layer of reticulated foam, and an inner layer of UV-resistant fine
synthetic mesh. This grille assembly prevents water intrusion while providing a high
degree of acoustic transparency.
CARBON FIBER CONES
The carbon fiber LF and MF cones used in WET Series II exhibit a superior strengthto-mass ratio (high Young’s Modulus) over that of traditional cone material, thus
improving transient response and efficiency while simultaneously lowering
distortion.
LINEAR CROSSOVERS
For Community’s WET Series II loudspeakers, the crossovers are specially engineered
to exhibit a more linear amplitude and phase response. The frequency dividing
networks in larger systems make use of technology which achieves 24dB or greater
slopes between band passes. These steeper slopes minimize interaction between
band passes, thereby providing more uniform dispersion at crossover.
CURVED AND ROTOMOLDED ENCLOSURES
The unique curved shape of R-Series and WET II helps reduce standing waves within
the enclosure for improved LF performance. Outdoors, the rounded shape inhibits
standing water and helps to diffract wind, which in turn reduces the wind load on
the supporting structure.
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
Weather-resistant steel yoke-style mounting brackets are included with most
models, while a variety of optional mounting kits are available for others.
Community also offers optional R-Series pole mount kits for R.25 and R.5
loudspeakers.
CUSTOM COLORS
R-Series and WET II products may be ordered in custom color enclosures at a
nominal fee to elegantly match their physical installation environment.
ENGINEERING INNOVATION:
Advanced Technologies Provide Superior Sound Quality
and Unmatched Weatherability
Community’s long-term program of
innovative development has resulted in
numerous proprietary and patented
technologies. Some examples include our
uniquely curved fiberglass enclosures, our
carbon fiber cone drivers, and the use of
Ferrofluid in all transducers; these
achievements and more characterize the
stylish and premium qualities of the WET
Series II loudspeaker line. WET II
products provide a wide selection of
coverage angles, several models of
subwoofers, and are available in glossy
black or white finishes. This is an ideal
product range for the no-compromise,
progressive system designer, as well as the
savvy end user. WET II loudspeakers are
the perfect choice for modern airports,
high-tech theme parks, upscale retail
environments, and seaside vacation resorts.
R-Series, on the other hand, are often
specified for high-school and collegiate
football fields, baseball and basketball
venues, public swimming pools, and other
similar uses. Based on years of experience,
we know that misuse and abuse can occur
from time to time in such installations.
Therefore, R-Series products are equipped
with our exclusive DYNA-TECH ™ internal
protection circuitry. DYNA-TECH aids
immensely in providing years and years of
‘bulletproof’ performance, even under
highly stressful operating conditions. The
R-Series product line can be best
characterized by superb reliability,
phenomenal long throw capability (in the
larger models), and an exceptional range of
possibilities when it comes to power output,
physical size, and acoustic coverage angles.
In many cases, a small number of R-Series
loudspeakers can provide top quality sound
for a surprisingly large physical area,
making them one of the most acoustically
and economically effective solutions
available anywhere.
* Models R.25, R.5 and R2 feature DYNA-TECH™, while R1 includes PowerSense™ protection circuitry.
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PROPRIETARY DUAL-LAYER
POWDER COAT PROCESS
OUTER LAYER:
UV-resistant polyester
powder coat
INNER LAYER:
Extremely durable,
corroson fighting, zinc-rich
epoxy powder coat
BASE STEEL
Advanced Horn Technology
Custom Color Options
3-layer Weather-Stop Grille
Carbon Fiber Cones
R-Series: The Problem Solver
Community’s acclaimed R-Series is a well thought-out and mature family of All-Weather/All-Purpose loudspeakers, designed and
constructed to “get the job done.” R-Series has proven itself time and again, solving tough acoustic challenges all over the world.
Though designed to handle the harshest environmental conditions, R-Series is the perfect choice for many benign environments as
well, as evidenced by the vast number of units installed in convention centers, gymnasiums, airports and other indoor venues. With
22 models to choose from, ranging from short throw with wide coverage angles to ultra-narrow, long throw systems, the task of
designing an acoustically and economically effective sound system has never been easier!
Taking a closer look at an R-Series loudspeaker
First, there is the enclosure. Smaller models are rotational molded of rugged UV-resistant polyethylene, while the larger designs
are constructed of multilayer hand-laid fiberglass composite (the same material used to build quality yachts). Each of these materials
is rugged enough to last a lifetime. Even the shape of the enclosure itself provides significant benefits; the semi-rounded design
prevents water buildup, while internally it reduces standing waves and other harmful acoustic reflections.
Next, Community’s proprietary three-layer Weather-Stop™ grille does exactly that; it stops the elements from getting inside the
enclosure. Weather-Stop grilles are constructed of a layer of UV-resistant synthetic mesh, followed by a layer of reticulated foam,
and finished with a layer of steel treated with Community’s proprietary dual-layer powder coating process. The result of years of
development, these grilles provide maximum weather protection with minimal acoustic attenuation.
Internally, the LF drivers are treated with a weather proofing compound. In most models the drivers are also treated with
Ferrofluid, which not only seals the voice coil gap against corrosion and oxidation, but it improves power handling as well. All
internal circuitry is protected from the elements with our proprietary Envirotech™ coating. Envirotech seals sensitive
electronic components against the effects of moisture and corrosive or acidic airborne contaminants.
Inside each enclosure, our sophisticated frequency dividing network and exclusive protection circuitry can be found. Many R-Series
models enjoy the benefit of our unique DYNA-TECH™ protection circuitry. Using only the power of the amplifier, DYNA-TECH
guards against accidental or intentional overdrive by reducing power to the system before it can be damaged. Unlike the
competition’s simple in-line circuit breakers, DYNA-TECH takes a multi-stage approach that progressively dissipates the amplifier’s
output until it triggers an eventual shutdown. Even when pushed to extremes, sound can immediately be restored merely by
reducing the drive level. DYNA-TECH is the perfect safeguard, whether the installation is a world-class football stadium or a local
athletic football field.
All R-Series models come equipped with grade 304 stainless steel integral rigging points, making them easy to install. Most models
include weather-resistant yoke-style mounting brackets as well, at no extra cost.
Community’s R-Series products not only pioneered the concept of high-fidelity, high-performance all-weather loudspeakers, but
to this day they remain the system-of-choice for a vast range of applications. A few of the notable indoor installations include
the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida where over 1000 R.5 loudspeakers are installed, the Phoenix
Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona and Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
And of course outdoor installations are truly what we’re famous for. Just a few well-known facilities that have chosen R-Series
products to handle their sound system requirements include the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, the Atlanta Motor
Speedway in Hampton, Georgia and Toyota’s Fuji Motor Speedway in Japan where over 150 R-Series loudspeakers are installed.
But perhaps the best measure of our success is the hundreds of smaller installations in high school and college athletic fields,
gymnasiums, and field houses all across the globe. Many of these educational institutions work on a tight budget, and they function
day after day without professionally trained sound system operators. And that’s what we are most proud of! Community’s R-Series
products have economically brought professional-grade sound quality and unmatched reliability to every audience.
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Globus Arena Warsaw, Poland
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