Ecler DACORD-i User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

USER MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
NOTICE D'UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

DACORD T108i
DACORD T208i
DACORD H206i
DACORD H208i

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. IMPORTANT REMARK 04

2. WARNINGS 04

3. INTRODUCTION 04

4. MODELS 05

5. CONNECTIONS 06

6. RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER 06

7. PRE-AMPLIFYING MIXERS 06

8. PLACEMENT 06

9. INSTALLATION 07

10. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 23

11. DIAGRAMS 23

All numbers subject to variation due to production tolerances. ECLER SA reserves the right to make
changes or improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications.

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK

Congratulations! You are the owner of a carefully designed and manufactured equipment.
We thank you for trusting in us and choosing our DACORDi Series loudspeaker cabinets.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from this unit, it is VERY IMPORTANT

- before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and bear in mind all considerations
specified within it. We strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our Authorised
Technical services.

2. WARNINGS

No user serviceable parts exist inside these units.
Never use this unit in the proximity of water. Do not expose the unit to water splashing, nor
place liquid containers on top of it.

Avoid placing the unit next to heat sources.

Use only accessories provided by the manufacturer.

The units must never be flown from their transportation handles. Use the correct
accessories for each application. Whenever loudspeakers are wall or ceiling mounted, a redundant
mounting system is obligatory as safety measure. Use a steel cable or chain of suitable gauge to
avoid the fall of the loudspeaker in case some element of the main suspension system would break
away from its fastening device.

3. INTRODUCTION

With an approach based on the permanent tracking and contact with installers and interior
design and system integration professionals, DACORDi line of loudspeakers has been designed for
fixed installation especially in surroundings needing a compact loudspeaker with high efficiency, easy
installation, and an excellent sound quality.
High quality 15 mm plywood has been used for manufacturing. All models are equipped
with a grill of 1.5mm thickness to protect the loudspeakers from blows or foreign objects. The
DACORDi series passive filters are LC type ones with low tolerance polyester condensers and heavy
gauge wire coils. All models incorporate an effective high frequency protection system against
feedback or signal clipping. Connection plates are equipped with Speakon® connectors.

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4. MODELS

DACORD T108i

Employs an 8” high performance bass driver with polypropylene membrane, capable of
holding up to large cone displacements. This 8” driver is firmly mounted on a steel chassis and
features a powerful ceramic magnet and a 52 mm coil. A 1” tweeter provides the high frequencies.

DACORD T208i

Employs two 8” high performance bass driver with polypropylene membrane, capable of
holding up to large cone displacements. This 8” driver is firmly mounted on a steel chassis and
features a powerful ceramic magnet and a 52 mm coil. Two 1" tweeters are used for high
frequencies.

DACORD H206i

It uses two high efficiency 6.5" low frequency drivers able to support long excursions;
they're mounted on a steel chassis and feature a powerful ceramic magnet and a 49.5mm coil. For
high frequencies a high efficiency 1" compression driver with a nylon diaphragm has been used in
conjunction with an adjustable CD-horn having 90x60 º dispersion.

DACORD H208i

It uses two high efficiency 8" low frequency drivers with a polypropylene diaphragm able to
support long excursions. These 8" are mounted on a steel chassis and feature a powerful ceramic
magnet and a 52mm coil. For high frequencies a high efficiency 1" compression driver with a nylon
diaphragm has been used in conjunction with an adjustable CD-horn having a 90x60º dispersion.

DACORD H208i and DACORD H206i models have a treble presence selector on their
back panel allowing to immediately and simply match the treble response with the application or site
specifications. These two references also have a rotatable horn (see diagram); units are shipped
from factory with 90° of horizontal dispersion and 60° of vertical one, when the loudspeaker is
horizontal.

DACORD SB212

Subwoofer unit. It uses 2 high efficiency 12" low frequency drivers able to support long
excursions. For more detailed information on DACORD SB212 unit please read its specific owner's
manual.

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5. CONNECTIONS

The connection cables which connect the amplifiers output and the speaker should be of
good quality, have sufficient conductor area and be as short as possible. The latter fact is specially
important when the distance is long and the load impedance low (4-8 ). A cross-section of at least

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2.5mm

is recommended for distances up to 10m; 4 or 6mm2 for longer distances. Following formula

gives the required section, assuming 4% losses:

Length in m

Cross section in mm

2

= 

Loudspeaker Impedance in 

Always respect polarity. All connections are Speakon® type. The pin-out is indicated in the
diagram. The back panel connexion plate has a second Speakon® connector to connect
loudspeakers in parallel. Together with this manual you'll find a spare Speakon® connector.

6. RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER

Following table shows the output power of the amplifier adequate to each acoustic system:

DACORD T108i between 150 and 300W
DACORD T208i between 300 and 600W
DACORD H206i between 220 and 440W
DACORD H208i between 300 and 600W
DACORD SB212 between 700 and 1400W

7. PRE-AMPLIFYING MIXERS

Avoid excessive gain adjustments in the equalizer or tone control sections.

8. PLACEMENT

Consider following general rules:

Place the acoustic enclosures on solid and firm surfaces. The Sub bass speakers will
prove more effective if placed on the floor horizontally, instead of flying, elevating or placing the unit
vertically. No obstacles should stand between the enclosures and the audience. The high
frequencies are very directive compared to the low frequencies, so that any obstacle will impair their
response. In case large audiences must be addressed, a better long distance sound propagation will
be achieved if the enclosures are flown high enough.

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9. INSTALLATION

The best hanging method has been studied for each model of the DACORDi series. Each
one is provided with the optimal installation system. But if these assembly options are not suitable for
your needs DACORDi models also feature anchor nuts accepting M8 standard bolts. In addition all
206i and 208i models include a practical assembly assistance handle in their wiring board:

DACORD T108i

Ready for installation, using a mount compatible with the VESA 100 standard, either
vertically or horizontally on the wall or ceiling. Always check that the VESA mount chosen can
withstand the weight of the DACORD T108i speaker.

DACORD T208i

Provided with U-bracket for its installation on wall or ceiling. For its installation on ceiling
the use of ECLER SRDA accessory is recommended as it facilitates loudspeaker orientation.

It also features a 35mm standard pole mount receptacle to mount it on a standard 35mm
tripod (ECLER TRIP01) or mounting fixtures provided with a rod of this diameter (ECLER SR12).

DACORD H206i

Provided with U-bracket for its installation on wall or ceiling. For its installation on ceiling
the use of ECLER SRDA accessory is recommended as it facilitates loudspeaker orientation in
conjunction with U-bracket. ECLER SR10 mounting fixture can also be used for wall mounting and
allows the loudspeaker to be oriented in any direction.

DACORD H208i

Provided with U-bracket for its installation on wall or ceiling. For its installation on ceiling
the use of ECLER SRDA accessory is recommended as it facilitates loudspeaker orientation in
conjunction with U-bracket.

IMPORTANT NOTE

In no case should these equipments be suspended via their carrying handles; use the
accessories adapted to each application. Whenever loudspeakers are wall or ceiling mounted, a
redundant mounting system is obligatory as safety measure. Use a steel cable or chain of suitable
gauge to avoid the fall of the loudspeaker in case some element of the main suspension system
would break away from its fastening device.

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

1. NOTA IMPORTANTE 09

2. PRECAUCIONES 09

3. INTRODUCCIÓN 09

4. MODELOS 10

5. CONEXIONADO 11

6. AMPLIFICADOR RECOMENDADO 11

7. MEZCLADORES PRE-AMPLIFICADORES 11

8. UBICACIÓN 11

9. INSTALACIÓN 12

10. CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS 23

11. DIAGRAMAS 23

Todos los datos están sujetos a variación debida a tolerancias de producción. ECLER S.A. se
reserva el derecho de realizar cambios o mejoras en la fabricación o diseño que pudieran afectar las
especificaciones.

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