D.A.S. Rf User Manual
Manual de Usuario / User’s Manual
reference series
Antes de utilizar el equipo, lea la sección
“Precauciones de seguridad” de este manual.
Conserve este manual para futuras consultas.
Before operating the device, please read the
“Safety precautions” section of this manual.
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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
D.A.S. Audio, S.A.
C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España
(Spain).
Declara que la :
Declares that :
serie reference
reference series
Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas:
Abide by essential objectives relating Directives:
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Directiva de Baja Tensión (Low Voltage Directive) 2006/95/CE
Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagnética (EMC) 2004/108/CE
Directiva RoHS 2002/95/CE
Directiva RAEE (WEEE) 2002/96/CE
Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas:
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:
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EN 60065:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic
apparatus. Safety requirements.
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EN 55103-1:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility.
Product family standard for audio, video, audiovisual and entertainment lighting control apparatus
for professional use. Part 1:Emission.
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EN 55103-2:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility.
Product family standard for audio, video, audiovisual and entertainment lighting control apparatus
for professional use. Part 2:Immunity.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
General
Features
Model’s features
CONNECTIONS
Wiring
Basic connection
PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING
Placement
Tripod use
Use on Rf-118 with TRD-6
Rotating the horns
Weather resistance
RIGGING
Warnings
Introduction
Flying with ANL-2
Rigging with AX-TRUSS
Rigging with AXA
Rigging with AXU
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CONFIGURATIONS
LINE DRAWINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
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Cajas acústicas pasivas / Passive loudspeaker enclosuresCajas acústicas pasivas / Passive loudspeaker enclosures
Precauciones de Seguridad
Precauciones de Seguridad
Safety Precautions
Safety
Precautions
Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones.
Siga todas las advertencias.
El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo indica la
existencia de componentes internos cuyo reemplazo puede
afectar a la seguridad.
El doble cuadrado indica equipo de Clase II. The double square indicates Class II device.
Las especificaciones se encuentran en la etiqueta de la parte
posterior del producto.
El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse utilizando los herrajes
de colgado recomendados y por personal cualificado. No
cuelgue la caja de las asas.
No exponga este equipo a la lluvia o humedad. No exponga el
equipo a salpicaduras ni coloque sobre él objetos que
contengan líquidos, tales como vasos y botellas. Equipo IP-20.
Este símbolo indica que el presente producto no puede ser
tratado como residuo doméstico normal, sino que debe
entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos
eléctricos y electrónicos.
Equipo diseñado para funcionar entre 15ºC y 35ºC con una
humedad relativa máxima del 75%.
El cableado exterior conectado al equipo requiere de su
instalación por una persona instruida o el uso de cables flexibles
ya preparados.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle indicates the
existence of internal components whose substitution may affect
safety.
The specifications can be found on the rear label of the product.
The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and
by qualified personnel. Do not suspend the box from the
handles.
Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Do not place any
objects containing liquids, such as bottles or glasses, on the top
of the unit. Do not splash liquids on the unit. IP-20 equipment.
This symbol on the product indicates that this product should
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the appicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Working temperature ranges from 15ºC to 35ºC with a relative
humidity of 75%.
The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by
an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already
prepared.
El equipo cuenta con dos conectores de entrada en paralelo
para facilitar la conexión de varias cajas en paralelo.
No emplace altavoces en proximidad a equipos sensibles a
campos magnéticos, tales como monitores de televisión o
material magnético de almacenamiento de datos.
Para las cajas con vaso para trípode, la altura máxima de
seguridad desde el suelo a la base de la caja montada sobre
trípode modelo con pies a su máxima extensión es:TRD-2
Rf-12.85
------------->115 cm
Rf-15.85
------------->105 cm
Rf-12.64
------------->115 cm
Rf-15.64
------------->105 cm
No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de este
equipo. Cualquier operación de mantenimiento o reparación
debe ser realizada por personal cualificado. Es necesario el
servicio técnico cuando el aparato se haya dañado de alguna
forma, tal como que haya caído líquido o algún objeto en el
interior del aparato, haya sido expuesto a lluvia o humedad, no
funcione correctamente o haya recibido un golpe.
Limpie con un paño seco. No use limpiadores con disolventes.
Note that the two Speakon input connectors are wired in parallel
to provide easy parallel connection of several enclosures.
Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to
magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage
magnetic material.
For enclosures with tripod socket, maximum safety height from
floor to bottom of enclosure when mounting on a tripod
with legs fully open:
Rf-12.85
------------->115 cm
Rf-15.85
------------->105 cm
Rf-12.64
------------->115 cm
Rf-15.64
------------->105 cm
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally or has been dropped.
Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvent based
cleaners.
TRD-2
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INTRODUCTION
General
Thank you for purchasing a D.A.S. product.
The reference series represents more than 30 years
of expertise in transducer and enclosure design,
achieving a series of systems that utilize the most
advanced sound reinforcement technology to
deliver outstanding audio performance and
maximum reliability.
This manual contains the required information
to make the best use of the system you have
purchased. Please take the time to read it.
Our Web www.dasaudio.com contains
further support information such as enclosure and
system drawings, data for modelling software,
architectural specifications and specification
sheets.
Series features
- High frequency compression drivers with pure
titanium diaphragms and Neodymium magnet
structures (except models with small format HF
drivers, which use ferrite magnets).
- Rugged enclosures manufactured from 18mm
Finnish Wisa® plywood for rigidity and durability.
- Bar handles or hand locations for easy transport.
- Finished in water based black paint that provides
protection against the elements and abrasion. The
finish may be painted on to complement the
decor.
- Polyamide powder coated front grilles prevent
corrosion and maintain good looks. On the Rf
series, the grilles are covered with acoustically
transparent cloth for protection against rain, dust
and dirt.
- Dual NL4 Speakon input/output connectors.
- Tripod mountable (depending on the model).
- Flying points (eyebolt based).
- Optional flying accessories.
- Flying accesories exist for configurations of 2 or
3 units AXA-xRFxx).
- White systems available.
- Two basic system types:
- Short/Mid throw systems, including horns
with 80ºH x 50º V nominal dispersion.
- Mid/large throw systems including horns
with 60º H x 40º V nominal dispersion.
- Short/Mid throw systems include 3”voice coil
speakers and 2” voice coil compression drivers.
- Mid/Large throw systems include 4”voice coil
speakers and 3” voice coil compression drivers.
- Rotatable horns.
Model’s features
Rf-12.85
- Two-way full-range system.
- Trapezoidal enclosure.
- Tripod socket.
- Passive (full-range) use.
- 1 x 12" woofer with 3” voice coil diameter.
- Small format compression driver with ASC
protection.
- Medium power.
- Medium sensitivity.
- Short / medium throw.
- Rotatable horn.
- Nominal horn coverage angles (-6 dB): 80ºH
x 50ºV.
- Sound reinforcement for fixed installations.
Pubs, restaurants, discos, indoor sport arenas.
Stand-alone or subwoofer reinforced.
- Secondary area fills.
Rf-15.85
- Two-way full-range system.
- Trapezoidal enclosure.
- Tripod socket.
- Passive (full-range) use.
- 1 x 15" woofer with 3” voice coil diameter.
- Small format compression driver with ASC
protection.
- Medium power.
- Medium sensitivity.
- Short / medium throw.
- Rotatable horn.
- Nominal horn coverage angles (-6 dB): 80ºH
x 50ºV.
- Sound reinforcement for fixed installations.
Pubs, restaurants, discos, indoor sport arenas.
Stand-alone or subwoofer reinforced.
- Secondary area fills.
Rf-215.85
- Two-way full-range system.
- Trapezoidal enclosure.
- Passive (full-range) use.
- 2 x 15” speakers; 3” voice coil diameter.
- Small format compression driver with ASC
protection.
- Medium / high power.
- Medium sensitivity.
- Short/medium throw.
- Rotatable horn.
- Nominal horn coverage angles (-6 dB): 80ºH x
50ºV.
- Sound reinforcement for fixed installations. Pubs,
live music bars.
- Medium power side-fill.
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Rf-12.64
Rf-118
- Two-way full-range system.
- Trapezoidal enclosure.
- Tripod socket.
- Passive (full-range) use.
- 1 x 12" woofer; 4” voice coil diameter.
- Medium format compression driver (3” voice coil
diameter) with ASC protection.
- Medium/high power.
- Medium sensitivity.
- Medium/large throw.
- Rotatable horn.
- Nominal horn coverage angles (-6 dB): 60ºH x
40ºV.
- Sound reinforcement for fixed installations. Pubs,
restaurants, discos, indoor sport arenas.
- Secondary area fills.
Rf-15.64
- Two-way full-range system.
- Trapezoidal enclosure.
- Tripod socket.
- Bi-amplified and passive (full-range) modes.
- 1 x 12" woofer; 4” voice coil diameter.
- Medium format compression driver (3” voice coil
diameter) with ASC protection.
- Medium/high power.
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- Medium sensitivity.
- Medium/large throw.
- Rotatable horn.
- Nominal horn coverage angles (-6 dB): 60ºH x
40ºV.
-Sound reinforcement for fixed installations. Pubs,
restaurants, discos, indoor sport arenas.
- Secondary area fills.
- Sub-woofer system.
- Rectangular enclosure.
- Tripod socket for mid-high enclosures.
- 1 x 18" woofer; 4” voice coil diameter.
- Medium power.
- Medium sensitivity.
- Low frequency reinforcement for fixed
installations. Pubs, bands, theaters.
Rf-218
- Sub-woofer system.
- Rectangular enclosure.
- 2 x 18" woofers; 4” voice coil diameter.
- High power.
- Medium sensitivity.
- Low frequency reinforcement for fixed
installations and mobile applications. Live sound,
theaters, discos.
Rf-215.96
- Two-way full-range system.
- Trapezoidal enclosure.
- Bi-amplified and passive (full-range) modes.
- 2 x 15" woofers; 4” voice coil diameter.
- Neodymium magnet large format compression
driver, 4” voice coil diameter.
- Nominal horn coverage angles (-6 dB): 90ºH x
60ºV.
- High power.
- Medium / high sensitivity.
- Medium / long throw.
- Transport wheels.
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CONNECTIONS
Wiring
Reference series enclosures utilize two NL4
(four pin) Neutrik Speakon connectors. These
connectors are specific for speaker use and allow
a safe and professional connection. For plugging
into an enclosure, insert the male connector into
any of the inputs and rotate it clockwise. It will
then lock into place and be ready for use.
The drawing illustrates the terminal
arrangement detail:
NEUTRIK SPEAKON NL4
The enclosures provide two paralleled
connectors. This allows for easy loop through from
one speaker to the next. Unused connector pins
are also paralleled. Both connectors can be used
as either inputs or outputs.
To ensure quality sound and minimum power
loss, the speaker cable needs to have a large
enough cross section depending on the cable
length, number of speakers per channel and
speaker impedance. The total impedance for a
number of speakers in parallel is equal to the
impedance of one divided by the number of
speakers. For instance, two Rf-12.85 in parallel
total 4 ohms (8 ohms divided by 2 boxes equal 4).
It is particularly important to use a large enough
gauge with those speakers that carry deep bass,
such as Rf-118, Rf-218 o Rf-215.96.
The tables show the minimum size for different
runs of cable and four or eight ohms connected
per channel:
metres
2,5
5
7,5
10
15
20
50
75
100
200
400
metres
2,5
5
7,5
10
15
20
50
75
100
200
400
Cable lenght
Cable lenght
8 ohms per amplifier channel
Minimum cable thickness
feet mm2 Gauge number (AWG)
8 0,3 22
16 0,5 22
25 0,8 18
33 1,31 16
50 2,1 14
66 3,3 12
164
5,3
10
250 8,35 8
328 13,3 6
656 20,8 4
1312 33,3 2
4 ohms per amplifier channel
Minimum cable thickness
feet mm2 Gauge number (AWG)
8 0,18 18
16 1,31 16
25 2,1 14
33 3,3 12
50 5,3 10
66 5,3 10
164 13,3 6
250 20,8 4
328 33,3 2
656 52,9 0
1312 80,2 000
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- Use the eight ohm table when connecting a
single eight ohm speaker per channel. For
instance, one Rf-15.85 in each channel of a stereo
amplifier or the high frequency band of an
Rf-215.96.
Avoid series or series-parallel wiring schemes
for Rf series products, since they degrade sound
quality and thus we do not recommend them for
applications other than background music, paging,
or surround sound.
- Use the four ohm table when connecting two
eight ohm speakers to an amplifier channel. For
Basic connection
instance, two Rf-1585 units in parallel. Also for one
four ohm speaker per channel, such as for one Rf-
218 per channel.
This section provides information on the pin
assignments and basic set-up for the different
When connecting more than one speaker to an
amplifier channel there are two wiring options. The
first is to run cable from the amplifier's output
terminals to each speaker. The second is to
connect the closest speaker to the amplifier and
enclosures. The "System Configurations" section
adds stereo system configurations with or without
sub-woofer reinforcement. The “Application
Examples” section adds complete application
specific system examples.
then connect the two speakers together with a
loop through cable that has a Speakon NL4
connector on both ends. We'll be paralleling
speakers in both cases. The latter is the most
common and practical option, the former providing
a higher damping factor.
Some models, due to the complexities of their
electronic processing, require the indicated D.A.S.
controller for the system to run correctly. Others
may use generic crossover units with
recommended settings, although the use of the
D.A.S. processors is recommended. In general, we
Never use a total impedance load that is lower
than the lowest impedance that an amplifier will
take. Virtually all professional amplifiers will accept
loads down to four ohms safely in stereo mode.
Many are rated for two ohm loads but often will
run into overheating protection when used this
way, particularly in high ambient temperature and
stress the importance of the use of the D.A.S.
processors, since they are shipped with set energy
balances and crossover frequencies, and
adjustments cannot be made that could endanger
system components. By using the D.A.S.
processors, we can ensure the correctness of the
sound and the reliability of the systems.
high output power applications. Never connect
more speakers to an amplifier's channel than it will
take, i.e. do not load a channel with a total
impedance that is lower than the minimum load
specified by the manufacturer.
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