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General information

10A/10A-D Manual

Version: 1.2 en, 02/2016, D2610.EN .01

Copyright © 2016 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH; all rights
reserved.

Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place
so that it is available for future reference.

When reselling this product, hand over this manual to the new
owner.

d&b audiotechnik GmbH
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1. Safety precautions........................................................... 4

1.1. Information regarding the use of loudspeakers.................... 4

2. 10A/10A-D loudspeaker............................................... 5

2.1. Product description.................................................................. 5

2.2. Connections............................................................................. 6

2.3. Operation................................................................................ 7

2.3.1. Controller settings................................................................ 7

2.4. Dispersion characteristics........................................................ 9

2.5. Technical specifications........................................................ 11

3. Manufacturer's Declarations.................................... 12

3.1.

EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)....................... 12

3.2. WEEE Declaration (Disposal).............................................. 12

Contents

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1.1. Information regarding the use of loudspeakers

Potential risk of personal injury

Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven at a
high level. Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of
causing a sound pressure level detrimental to human health.
Seemingly non-critical sound levels (from approx. 95 dB SPL) can
cause hearing damage if people are exposed to it over a long
period.

In order to prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the
ground or when flown, please take note of the following:

– When setting up the loudspeakers or loudspeaker stands,

make sure they are standing on a firm surface. If you place
several systems on top of one another, use straps to secure
them against movement.

– Only use accessories which have been tested and approved

by d&b for assembly and mobile deployment. Pay attention to
the correct application and maximum load capacity of the
accessories as detailed in our specific "Mounting instructions"
or in our "Flying system and Rigging manuals".

– Ensure that all additional hardware, fixings and fasteners used

for installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate
size and load safety factor. Pay attention to the manufacturers'
instructions and to the relevant safety guidelines.

– Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for

visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when
necessary.

– Regularly check all load bearing bolts in the mounting devices.

Potential risk of material damage

Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when erecting
and transporting loudspeakers that they are nowhere near
equipment and objects which may be impaired or damaged by an
external magnetic field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m
(1.5 ft) from magnetic data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video
tapes, bank cards, etc.) is sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m
(3 ft) may be necessary with computer and video monitors.

1. Safety precautions

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2.1. Product description

The 10S, 10A and 10AL and their "D versions" are a family of high
performance 2-way loudspeakers employing a single 10” driver in
a bass-reflex enclosure and different HF sections for a wide range
of installed sound applications. All models are lightweight passive
designs using neodymium drivers and large horns for accurate
pattern control.

The 10A and 10A-D are the array versions of this family providing
rotatable dispersion characteristics of 75° x 50° (10A) or 110° x
55° (10A-D). Both loudspeakers employ a 1.4” exit compression
driver. The cabinets are equipped with an integrated rigging
system for the design of vertical arrays providing application
specific dispersion characteristics.

With a frequency response extending from 60 Hz to 18 kHz, the
cabinets can be used as full range systems or supplemented by
different subwoofers of the xS- or xA-Series.

The enclosures are constructed from marine plywood with an
impact resistant black paint finish. The fronts of the cabinets are
protected by a rigid metal grill backed by an acoustically
transparent foam.

The cabinets are Ball Impact Resistant according to DIN 18032-3.

Rigging components

10A/10A-D cabinets are connected to form a vertical array each
using the Z5416 Connector plates 10A. Splay angles can be set
between 25° and 60° with 5° increments. A vertical array may
consist of up to three 10A cabinets. 18A or 27A subwoofers can
be integrated into the array.

Vertical arrays are supported using the Z5414 Flying bar xA and
a pair of Z5413 Flying bar connector plates xA.

Note: For approved configurations as well as safety and
mounting instructions, refer to the respective rigging manual.

Cabinet options

The weather resistant version (WR) is suitable for outdoor use
(IP34, vertical aiming up to +15°). The cabinets have an impact
and weather protected black PCP (Polyurea Cabinet Protection)
finish.

Fig. 1: 10A/10A-D loudspeaker
Rigging example:

10A array with Z5415 Flying bar adapter xA,
Z5414 Flying bar xA, Z5413 Flying bar connector plate xA
and Z5416 Connector plate 10A.

2. 10A/10A-D loudspeaker

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