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General information

E12/E12-D Manual

Version: 2.1 en, 09/2017, D2031.EN .02

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1. Safety precautions........................................................... 4

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

2. E12 loudspeaker............................................................... 5

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

2.2. Connections............................................................................. 5

2.3. Operation................................................................................ 6

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

2.3.2. Operation with E-PAC......................................................... 7

2.4. Dispersion characteristics........................................................ 8

2.5. Technical specifications........................................................ 10

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 E12 and E12-D are high performance multipurpose
loudspeakers employing an integrated 12"/1.3" exit coaxial driver
design with neodymium magnet and constant directivity horn
loading. It is available in two different dispersion versions, the E12
providing a 80° x 50° dispersion pattern (hor. x vert.), the E12-D
a wider 110° x 50° pattern. Both horns can easily be rotated
through 90° without the use of tools, providing 50° x 80° or 50°
x 110° dispersion patterns.

The E12 is a two-way design with a built-in passive crossover
network. Its frequency response extends from 50 Hz to 18 kHz.

The enclosures are constructed from polyurethane integral hard
foam with an impact resistant paint finish. The cabinet shape allows
use either in a vertical or horizontal orientation as well as
deployment as a stage monitor. The front of the loudspeaker
cabinets are protected by a rigid metal grill backed by an
acoustically transparent foam.
The loudspeaker cabinets incorporate a pair of handles, a pole
mount socket and six M10 threaded inserts to connect to different
rigging accessories like Z5352 Flying bracket E12, Z5020 Flying
adapter 02, Z5025 Flying adapter 03or a Z5353 Horizontal
bracket E12. An additional M10 thread in the rear panel can be
used to connect a safety wire.

Cabinet options

The special color (SC) version of the cabinet is available in all
colors of the RAL color table. It comes without high stand flange
and handles. The respective openings of the cabinet are covered
by plates in cabinet color. The connector type is NL4.
The weather resistant (WR) version is available in black only. It
also comes without high stand flange and handles. It is equipped
with a fixed input cable (PG: 5.5 m / 18 ft, type H07-RN-F
2 x 2.5 mm2 / AWG 13).

2.2. Connections

The cabinets are fitted with NLT4 F/M connectors. All four pins of
both connectors are wired in parallel. The cabinet uses the pin
assignments 1+/1–. Pins 2+/2– are designated to actively driven
subwoofers. Using one connector as the input, the second
connector allows for direct connection to a second cabinet.

NLT4 F/M

1+ 1– 2+ 2– -

EP5 1 2 3 4 5

PG

Brown

(+)

Blue

(–)

- - -

E12/E12-D loudspeaker and monitor position

SC/WR variants, top and bottom view

Connector wiring

2. E12 loudspeaker

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