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LUCAS NANO
PROFESSIONAL SOUND TO GO >
LUCAS NANO is the only genuine stereo PA that can be carried in one hand.
The new LUCAS NANO generation is made up of fi ve di erent models across two
power classes.
LUCAS NANO is a true all-rounder, whether it’s as a front PA with your band for
audiences of up to 200. An MP3 playback party sound system. An entertainer’s
stereo PA. An elegant mono solution for singer-songwriters. At home for live
sports screenings or karaoke evenings. In the gym, pushing through the burn.
Or at garden parties with friends. LUCAS NANO – make your world sound bigger!
Using LUCAS NANO means:
• Your voice is rendered clearly and assertively, with excellent speech intelligibility
all the way to the back row.
• Your DJ playlist will rock every party and will make everybody dance (the bass and
beat of your music are delivered with power and punch so the energy can be felt
throughout the room – your audience can’t help but get up and dance)!
• Your keyboard sounds are amplifi ed exactly as they should be, with their true,
unadulterated tones remaining intact.
• The brilliance of your guitar is captured in a high-defi nition audio signal that
delivers all its characteristic overtones to the far corners of the room.
• Every instrument and voice is well defi ned and readily discernible in the mix,
thanks to the system’s ample headroom and its ability to deliver richly detailed
sonic images.
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FAMILY OVERVIEW
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LUCAS NANO 300 series
The LUCAS NANO 300 series consists of two di erent models: LUCAS NANO 302
and LUCAS NANO 305 FX.
They look, weigh and sound exactly the same – the only di erence is the input
section, where LUCAS NANO 305 FX o ers a bunch of extra features.
LUCAS NANO 302 LUCAS NANO 305 FX
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LUCAS NANO 300 series specifi cations
30 cm
Peak power: 750 watts (calc.)
Power rating: 230 watts (RMS)
Frequency response: 44 Hz-20 kHz
Max. SPL peak: 120 dB
Audience: up to 80
Bass woofer: 8” subwoofer (Celestion custom-made)
Satellite speaker: 3.5” speaker (Celestion custom-made)
Speaker connections: Speakon
Subwoofer: 30 x 39 x 42 cm, 8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs.
Satellite: 13 x 13 x 11.5 cm, 1 kg / 2.2 lbs.
Weight: just 10.3 kg for the entire system!
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LUCAS NANO 600 series
There are three di erent models available: LUCAS NANO 602,
LUCAS NANO 605 FX and LUCAS NANO 608i.
They all share the same astonishing audio performance and ingeniously portable
chassis – they only di er in their input sections.
LUCAS NANO 602 LUCAS NANO 605 FX LUCAS NANO 608i
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49 cm
LUCAS NANO 600 series specifi cations
Peak Power: 1500 watts (calc.)
Power rating: 460 watts (RMS)
Frequency response: 43 Hz-20 kHz
Max. SPL peak: 130 dB
Audience: up to 120
Bass woofer: 10” subwoofer (Celestion custom-made)
Satellite speaker: Coaxially arranged 4.5" speaker + 1" tweeter
(Celestion custom-made), with Multicell Transformer
Speaker connections: Speakon
Subwoofer: 35 x 49 x 47 cm, 13.9 kg / 30.8 lbs.
Satellite: 14.5 x 14.5 x 13.5 cm, 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs.
Weight: just 16.3 kg for the entire system!
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SETUP OPTIONS
Unlike conventional column PA systems, LUCAS NANO can be set up in many di erent ways. In fact, LUCAS NANO’s fl exibility – and the
comprehensive range of available accessories – make it perfect for a huge variety of event types and uses. Plus, you can set it up in seconds!
Optimized for stereo system performance
If you’re an entertainer, pianist, wedding DJ, or a singer or musician in a band, you
can set up a high-quality, 2.1 stereo sound system in seconds. Simply screw the two
satellites on to speaker stands and plug in speaker cords to connect them to the
subwoofer.
Excels as an elegant column-type system too
With just a few twists of the wrist, you can set up LUCAS NANO as a sweet mono
system to do your thing as a singer-songwriter or speaker. With the optional
signal-carrying S-Connect Pole LN accessory, you can bring the satellites to the
desired height and aim them in the exact direction of your listeners. And all this
with a tiny onstage footprint!
If it has to be quick…
When you’re in a real hurry (or not), attach the satellites right on top of the
subwoofer. This is done in under fi ve seconds. As the Easy-Click connector carries
the signal between the sub and the satellite array, no external speaker cabling is
needed. The system is immediately ready and can be discreetly placed anywhere in
the room.
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Twin Stereo System: for twice the punch
If you need even more power to play bigger gigs, you can combine two LUCAS NANOs as a Twin Stereo System. This setup
delivers professional PA sound with a maximum SPL of up to an impressive 136 dB – allowing you to easily cover audiences of
up to 200 people.
What’s more, a Twin Stereo setup not only delivers twice the power – it also gives you access to all the inputs on both
LUCAS NANO units you’re using (i.e. potentially up to 16, when using two LUCAS NANO 608i systems). One Link Cable is all you
need to connect the two.
If you already own a LUCAS NANO, you can also upgrade to Twin Stereo at a later date. It doesn’t matter which of the models
within either the 600 or 300 series you combine – every combination will work, including the original LUCAS NANO 300 and
LUCAS NANO 600 models themselves.
One example of a 300 series Twin Stereo System:
LUCAS NANO 302 + LUCAS NANO 302
• 2 x stereo inputs
• 1500 watts
• 126 dB max. SPL
• 20.6 kg
One example of a 600 series Twin Stereo System:
LUCAS NANO 608i + LUCAS NANO 602
• 10 total inputs
• 3000 watts
• 136 dB max. SPL
• 32.6 kg
Connect the two systems using a single Link Cable
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SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The subwoofer
This powered bass bin houses a woofer and the system’s electronic
components, including the Class D power amps. The controls and ports
are on the top-rear mounted control panel, and are well protected by
the carrying handle. Below it are the speaker outputs and a cargo bay
where the satellites stow away neatly for transport and storage.
On top of the enclosure is an Easy-Click guide rail with built-in
signal-carrying terminals and a pole mount that is also able to
route the signal. It serves to connect the optional S-Connect Pole
LN distance pole and also accepts standard M20/35 mm speaker
extension poles.
Easy-Click Signal contacts
S-Connect
LUCAS NANO subwoofer
Speaker In Signal contacts
3/8"
Easy-Click
600 series satellite
The satellites
Alongside the built-in speakers, each enclosure comes with a threaded
insert for mounting the satellite on to o -the-shelf microphone
stands. On the bottom of the enclosure is an Easy-Click guide rail with
a built-in signal bus. It slots the satellites right on to the subwoofer
or S-Connect Pole LN extension pole. On top of the housing is another
guide rail that accepts two upside-down satellites.
Easy-Click is a snap-in locking mechanism that connects the two
satellites physically as well as electrically to establish an audio link.
It provides a cordless connection when the satellite is mounted on the
subwoofer or S-Connect Pole LN extension pole.
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HANDLING
Storing and transporting satellites
The satellites lock in place and are well protected in the transport bay at the back
of the subwoofer. The transport latches have to be unfastened to remove the
satellites. That’s easy enough: simply unscrew the wing thumb screws on both
sides of the housing to release the latches and lift the connected satellite pair up
and out of the transport bay.
Cordless convenience with Easy-Click and S-Connect
LUCAS NANO features an innovative signal bus that conveys the speaker signals
internally from component to component, so there’s no need for speaker cords.
Standalone or stacked
The two satellites can also be stacked. On top of the housing is another guide rail
that takes two upside-down satellites. This creates mechanical, audio and
acoustical connections, coupling the components to form a single unit.
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Stereo link – just one cable
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Two LUCAS NANO units can be doubled up to create a more powerful Twin Stereo
System. This gives you twice the output power, as well as control over all inputs on
both LUCAS NANO units.
This is how it works: in Twin Stereo Mode, the left LUCAS NANO (see picture) feeds
the right side of its stereo mix to the right LUCAS NANO – and gets the left side of
the right LUCAS NANO’s stereo mix in return. So whenever you make a change on
the left NANO, you hear it on both speaker systems simultaneously.
The Volume and Master controls on each LUCAS NANO determine the overall
volume of the master mix — that is, all the channels that have been blended to a
composite signal in that system — to be rendered by the Twin Stereo System.
Link In/Out
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THE ART OF GERMAN ENGINEERING
There are a few things that set LUCAS NANO apart from the competition. First, the performance. LUCAS NANO delivers balanced, assertive
sound and precise, punchy low bass response, rendering the entire frequency spectrum with remarkable consistency. The satellites send the
sonic energy precisely to where it needs to go: to your audience.
The subwoofer enclosure is tuned to deliver clean, powerful and surprisingly low-ranging bass response. All LUCAS NANO speakers are
custom-made by the world-renowned loudspeaker manufacturer Celestion. This is the only way we can guarantee the best sound quality and
performance reliability needed from a genuine PA system.
Small housings have many benefi ts, but they’ve
Signal-carrying threading
for S-Connect Pole LN or
Aluminum reinforcement
Class D system power amp
M20 poles
8” high performance
subwoofer
plate
Bass refl ex port
Control and input panel
Satellite transport bay
Low-resonance polypropylene housing
never been famous for delivering ultra-low
frequencies. So we took a novel approach to this
challenge and designed the Subfi re Port. This bass
refl ex channel is located at the very bottom of the
housing to use the fl oor as an extension of the refl ex
port for deep bass down to 44 Hz. A 5 mm aluminum
plate is part of the Subfi re Port and serves to cool the
power amp and brace the housing.
E ciency at its best!
Constant Directivity Horn
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Cross-section of a LUCAS NANO 300 series subwoofer
HF di raction lens
Cross-section of a LUCAS NANO 300 series satellite
3.5” high performance
broadband speaker
Compression chamber
Helmholtz resonators
The satellite features a 3.5” high-performance
broadband speaker mounted in a compression
chamber. A Helmholtz resonator increases low mids
by +6 dB. The Constant directivity horn increases mids
and highs by +4 dB and features a high frequency
di raction lens for perfect dispersion.
Signal-carrying threading
for S-Connect Pole LN or
M20 poles
10” high performance
subwoofer
Anti-Resonance Bracing
Control and input panel
Satellite transport bay
Class D system power amp
The 600 series subwoofer is a 10” high performance
bass chassis, driven by a powerful Class D amplifi er
with plenty of power and enough headroom to also
handle untreated signals.
Bass refl ex port
Multicell Transformer lens
Nine horn channels
Wavefront
Cross-section of a LUCAS NANO 600 series subwoofer
Cross-section of a LUCAS NANO 600 series satellite
Low-resonance polypropylene housing
4.5” mid/high speaker
1” HF driver
Compression chamber
Helmholtz resonators
The satellites are loaded with a 4.5” broadband
speaker and a 1” horn in coaxial array.
The speakers are fronted with an acoustic lens —
HK Audio’s proprietary Multicell Transformer — that
delivers higher sound pressure, less distortion and
enhanced directivity.
Multicell Transformer
The pioneering Multicell Transformer (MCT) delivers the quality performance of a large high-frequency horn at a fraction of the size. The MCT
splits the wavefront into nine smaller wavefronts. Each of these partial waves is directed through the fl aring duct of a horn of di erent length
and mouth size. This increases useful sound pressure by up to 10 dB. The mouths of the nine horn channels form a line array, with sound
traveling down channels of di erent lengths to achieve di erent delay times. This yields a perfect vertical curve and a very precise pattern
of throw. This ingenious invention makes the most of horns’ and waveguides’ physical advantages, with none of the drawbacks! The top end
remains clear and clean. The satellites send the sonic energy precisely to where it needs to go: to your audience.
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LUCAS NANO 302
LUCAS NANO 302 is the perfect sound system for anyone looking to amplify line
level signals: from MP3 players and notebooks, to mixing consoles, keyboards and
more. Small, fl exible and feather-light at just 10.3 kg, LUCAS 302 can easily be
carried in just one hand and is built up and ready to go in seconds, whatever the
situation.
LUCAS NANO 302 consists of an active system subwoofer and two satellites, which
are stored in the subwoofer’s transport bay. The system o ers numerous setup
possibilities: optimized for use as a 2.1 stereo system, it can also be combined with
any other 300 series LUCAS NANO unit to form an even more powerful Twin Stereo
System. In mono setup, LUCAS NANO 302 can be used as a compact mono-cube –
with the satellites directly attached to the top of the subwoofer via HK Audio’s
Easy-Click technology – or as an elegant column system using the cable-free,
height-adjustable S-Connect Pole LN distance pole (available separately).
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LUCAS NANO 602
LUCAS NANO 602 is the perfect sound reinforcement solution for any musician,
DJ or entertainer who wants to use their own external mixer. Others devices like DJ
controllers, keyboards or playback devices are also easy to hook up.
This 2.1 stereo system is optimized for fast deployment at events attended by up
to 120 people. LUCAS NANO 602 is also ideal as the second unit in a powerful Twin
Stereo System setup in conjunction with any other 600 series LUCAS NANO.
This lightweight, 16.3 kg / 36 lbs. system is easily carried in just one hand and
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LUCAS NANO 302 / LUCAS NANO 602
Less fuss, more mojo! This is the successful LUCAS NANO format in its most streamlined form. Powered compact PA systems, these
featherweights pack a heavyweight punch, setting up in seconds and delivering great sound in mono or stereo. Unlike their siblings, the
LUCAS NANO 302 and 602 come without a mixer on board, making them the perfect choice if you prefer to work with an outboard console.
What’s more, the 302 and 602 models are the ideal add-on if you wish to upgrade your LUCAS NANO to a more powerful Twin Stereo System.
More information and detailed explanations about the settings can be found in the manual.
The Volume knob controls the
overall level of the system
The 1/2 stereo input can handle both
balanced line level signals and
multimedia signals from smartphones,
MP3 players or computers
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The dual-color Status Indicator indicates
power on/o and limiter activity
Sub controls the subwoofer’s level. Balance
adjusts the relative levels between the left
and right satellite speaker
Thru 1/2 passes the input signals through,
to act as a Direct Out or to feed another
device, such as a monitor or recording
interface
Setup toggles between mono and
stereo system setups
The Link In/Out port is used to connect a
second LUCAS NANO unit for a Twin Stereo
System setup
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LUCAS NANO 305 FX
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LUCAS NANO 305 FX is the world’s smallest and lightest professional stereo sound
system. The 305 FX is a true all-rounder, featuring a 5-channel mixer, Bluetooth
Audio Streaming and integrated reverb e ects. The 10.3 kg system has the best
sound-to-volume ratio on the market – the powerful bass and hi-fi sound at high
SPL make listeners who can’t see the 305 FX imagine they’re experiencing a far
larger and heavier system.
The compact 305 FX’s main calling card is its incredible fl exibility and intuitive
ease of use: simply connect an MP3 player via Bluetooth, a microphone, a guitar,
or a keyboard, and you’re ready to go. This makes LUCAS NANO 305 FX the ideal
companion for many di erent sound system situations: be it for small acoustic
concerts, as a party PA, karaoke evenings, barbecue parties with friends, Zumba
courses in the gym or for background music and announcements at small events.
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LUCAS NANO 605 FX
With its fi ve inputs, Bluetooth Audio Streaming and on-board reverb e ects, the
605 FX is a true all-rounder, whether it’s as a front PA with your band for audiences
of up to 120. An MP3 playback party sound system. An entertainer’s stereo PA.
An elegant mono solution for singer-songwriters. At home for live sports
screenings or karaoke evenings. In the gym, pushing through the burn.
Or at garden parties with friends.
Like all 600 series LUCAS NANO systems, the 605 FX impresses with
high-resolution, powerful sound that o ers high speech intelligibility and powerful
deep bass – and all with a system weight of just 16.3 kg. It is optimized for plug
and play use as a 2.1 stereo system, and in combination with any other 600 series
LUCAS NANO as a powerful Twin Stereo System setup. Mono setups are also built
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LUCAS NANO 305 FX / LUCAS NANO 605 FX
LUCAS NANO 305 FX and LUCAS NANO 605 FX are the go-to rigs for gigging musicians. Keyboards,
microphones, acoustic guitars, and MP3 or CD players can simply be plugged straight in. With fi ve inputs,
impressive built-in reverb programs and intuitive EQ controls, there is no need for an external mixer. Plus, during
breaks, interval music can be streamed via Buetooth.
More information and detailed explanations about the settings can be found in the manual.
Low and Hi EQ knobs to
shape the sound
Rev/Aux knobs to
adjust the amount of reverb on
each channel
Input select switches for
microphones, instruments (e.g.
guitars or basses) or line level
signals (e.g. keyboards).
Channels 1 and 2
can be phantom-powered for
condenser mics or active DI boxes
Gain/Volume control for every
channel
5 inputs for a variety of
connections
Channels 2 and 3 can be stereo linked
for stereo line sources (e.g. a keyboard
or DJ controller)
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Channel 4/5 is ready for Bluetooth
audio streaming
Choose between 7 di erent reverb
presets, or deactivate the internal reverb
to use an external FX unit instead
Master Volume controls the
overall level of the system
Sub controls the subwoofer’s level. Balance
adjusts the relative levels between the left
and right satellite speakers
Channel 4/5 can be set to thin out boomy
signals like bassy keyboards
Connect a footswitch to remotely switch
reverb on or o . This jack can also be used
to drive an external FX unit or to build an
individual monitor mix
The Link In/Out port is used to connect
a second LUCAS NANO unit for use as a
Twin Stereo System
Balanced outputs to forward the complete
mix or to act as a Thru Out for Ch 4/5
(e.g. keyboard Direct Out)
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A full-blown PA system consisting of a mixing console, power amps, subwoofer
and satellites — all with just one cord? Can this be real? The answer is yes: with
LUCAS NANO 608i, it is reality! Despite its almost cable-free convenience, the
608i is one of the most fl exible all-in-one PA solutions around, transforming into a
classic stereo system or a slim mono setup to meet your needs.
You can even pair it with another 600 series LUCAS NANO to confi gure an
impressive and powerful Twin Stereo System. And best of all, the 608i system
weighs just 16.3 kg and is supremely easy to transport and store when not in use.
If you own an iPad, you can also control LUCAS NANO 608i remotely from the
stage using the free LUCAS NANO REMOTE App for iPad. The App gives you
professional audio tools to tweak your setup and fi ne-tune individual channels
simply by “drawing” EQ curves with your fi nger. A click is all it takes to save
Channel settings and even the overall setup in the App – for easy and total recall
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LUCAS NANO 608i
The all-in-one LUCAS NANO: eight inputs, eight-channel digital mixer, on-board reverb e ects, remote controllable via a comprehensive
App for iPad, intuitive EQ and compressor functions, and Bluetooth Audio Streaming. LUCAS NANO 608i is a dream come true if you want a
fully-featured professional audio setup that you can transport with just one hand.
More information and detailed explanations about the settings can be found in the manual.
Contour controls with two
di erent styles of sound-shaping EQ
Rev/Aux knobs to
adjust the amount of reverb on
each channel
Input select switches for
microphones, instruments (e.g.
guitars or basses) or line level
signals (e.g. keyboards). Channels
1 and 2 can be phantom-powered
for condenser mics or active DI
boxes
Gain/Volume control for every
channel. Clip LED shows input
overloads
8 inputs for a variety of
connections
Channels 3 and 4 can be stereo linked for stereo line
sources (e.g. keyboards or DJ controllers)
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Choose between 7 di erent reverb presets, or
deactivate the internal reverb to use an
external FX unit or to connect an active
monitor instead
Master Volume controls the overall level of
the system
Sub controls the subwoofer’s level. Balance
adjusts the relative levels between the left
and right satellite speakers
Connect a footswitch to remotely switch
reverb on or o . This jack can also be used to
drive an external FX unit or to build an
individual monitor mix
The Link In/Out port is used to connect a
second LUCAS NANO unit for use as a Twin
Stereo System
Balanced outputs to forward the complete mix or to
act as a Thru Out for Ch 3/4 (e.g. keyboard Direct Out)
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PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL MIXER
LUCAS NANO 608i is a powerful PA system with plenty of knobs to control all the
vital functions. But underneath its housing, is has even more to o er: a bunch of
DSP features you can make use of by using the free LUCAS NANO REMOTE App for
iPad!
With the LUCAS NANO REMOTE App for iPad, you enter a completely new world:
the world of remote control. You don’t just get to remotely manipulate
LUCAS NANO 608i’s physical controls – you also get access to all the extra DSP
tools underneath the 608i’s hood, like a low cut fi lter, 4-band EQ, compressor and
panorama controls for each channel. Then there’s a graphic Master EQ, and the
possibility to store and recall full mixer scenes. And it’s all available in either in
Easy or Expert Mode – for beginners and PA pros alike.
The LUCAS NANO REMOTE App was designed to be as clear and easy to
understand as possible, to guarantee intuitive handling. The App is made up of
three main pages – Master, Mixer and Channel.
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Input Select Input Select Input Select Input Select Input Select Input Select
Hardware Controls Controls via App
Reverb Preset
Reverb Preset
Fader Fader Fader Fader Fader Fader Fader Fader
Properties that can be controlled either on the hardware itself or remotely using the App
Properties that can only be controlled on the hardware itself
Properties that can only be controlled remotely using the App for iPad
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LUCAS NANO REMOTE APP FOR LUCAS NANO 608i
1. Mixer Page
Convenient mixing
• Large faders for sensitive and precise volume control
• Big mute buttons allow quick channel muting in high-pressure situations
• High resolution real-time LED bars for reliable metering
• Access to the iPad’s built-in camera to personalize each channel
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2. Master Page
Master any situation
• Powerful 7-band graphic EQ to adjust the overall sound to the venue in seconds
• Quickly select reverb programs and adjust reverb levels for each channel
• Control master volume, balance and sub level whenever changes are required
Note: the master level fader is present in every page of the App!
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LUCAS NANO REMOTE APP FOR LUCAS NANO 608i
3a. Channel Page in Easy Mode
The LUCAS NANO REMOTE App for iPad lets you choose how you want to work with its sound-shaping tools. Easy
Mode o ers intuitive, streamlined settings for users who do not consider themselves pro mixers, while Expert Mode
o ers all pro sound experts myriad possibilities to optimize their live mix.
As easy as it can get
• A simple but powerful 4-band EQ to shape the sound of each channel individually, including a low cut fi lter
• A powerful one-knob compressor to add power and punch to thin-sounding signals
• A Panorama knob to place the signal anywhere you want within the stereo fi eld
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3b. Channel Page in Expert Mode
The Expert Mode o ers all sound masters a wide range of settings to optimize their live mixes.
Expert parameters – instant results!
• The drawable 4-band EQ means expertly crafted sounds are just a swipe of the fi nger away: just touch and drag the EQ bands
until the sound is ‘right’!
• A variable low cut fi lter gets rid of unwanted low frequency rumbles
• A fully fl edged, feature-rich compressor with all the parameters you need to dynamically shape your sound to perfection
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LUCAS NANO REMOTE APP FOR LUCAS NANO 608i
4. Presets and scenes
You can save all your settings in the LUCAS NANO REMOTE App at any time, which means you’re always ready for the next show.
Just open them with the touch of a button whenever you need them. Plus, you can share your favorite channel presets with your bandmates!
Presets for each venue
Save and recall complete scenes (all channel settings plus master settings).
Create your own library of favorite channel presets for microphones and instruments.
The App comes loaded with a selection of channel presets (created by our team of HK Audio engineers) they might be a good starting point to help you fi nd the perfect sound.
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Connecting your iPad to the LUCAS NANO 608i
It couldn’t be simpler, and there is no hassle of setting up Wi-Fi networks, because LUCAS NANO 608i and the
LUCAS NANO REMOTE App communicate via Bluetooth. Just set the 608’s REMOTE CONTROL switch to ON and
select LUCAS NANO 608i in the iPad’s Bluetooth Devices list, and you’re ready for wireless mixing!
Safe connection
Just to make sure you’re always in the know about your connection strength, we’ve implemented a very useful
tool: the NANO STATUS icon with included Bluetooth signal strength meter. This little helper always indicates
the connection strength between your iPad and the LUCAS NANO 608i.
Depending on the location and setup, this could be anything from around 10 to 50 meters — more than enough
for the vast majority of applications.
The show must go on
It’s important to stress that LUCAS NANO 608i is still a complete all-in-one PA — even without the LUCAS NANO
REMOTE App for iPad. If you forget your iPad or break it during the show, or if you’re playing so many encores the
battery simply runs out, you still have control over all the vital LUCAS NANO 608i functions via the on-board mixer.
Incidentally, all the knobs on the LUCAS NANO 608i unit itself always override the App settings. This means that
whenever you twist a knob on the 608i, the corresponding knob in the App will pick up on it and will follow suit.
The LUCAS NANO REMOTE App also works o ine, meaning you can explore all the extended features and plan
all your settings from the comfort of your home. So download it for free at the Apple App Store now!
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SETUP OPTIONS
LUCAS NANO 605 FX
Stereo setup
LUCAS NANO 305 FX
Mono setup
LUCAS NANO 608i + LUCAS NANO 602
Twin Stereo System setup
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LUCAS NANO 602
Stereo setup
LUCAS NANO 602 + LUCAS NANO 602
Twin Stereo System setup
LUCAS NANO 608i + LUCAS NANO 602
Twin Stereo System setup
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ACCESSORIES
STEREO STAND ADD-ON
This set consists of two König & Meyer
adjustable tripods, two speaker cables
with Neutrik® speakon connectors, and
a carry bag.
DESK / WALL MOUNT
This set consists of two wall mounts/
tabletop tripods, two cables and two
¼” (6.3 mm) jack adapters. Satellites
can be set on fl at surfaces and
mounted to walls with these
dual-purpose holders.
LINK CABLE
This cable with stereo ¼” (6.3 mm)
Neutrik® jack plugs links two
LUCAS NANO units to confi gure a Twin
Stereo setup.
POLE MOUNT ADAPTER
Set of two pole mount adapters with
Easy-Click locking mechanisms, to
attach the satellites to standard
35 mm-diameter speaker poles (without
signal contacts).
S-CONNECT POLE LN
The ultra-lightweight, height-adjustable
S-Connect Pole LN speaker extension
pole provides an elegant way of mounting
your LUCAS NANO satellites on to the
subwoofer. Simply screw the pole into the
pole mount on top of the subwoofer, snap
the satellites right on to the pole, and
you’re good to go. Courtesy of the built-in
signal bus, you don’t need an external
speaker cord. Setup takes just seconds –
that’s cordless convenience and elegant
handling rolled into one.
• Length adjustable between 83 cm and
137 cm
• Anodized aluminum
• Weight: 0.9 kg
DRUM RACK ADAPTER
Two rods with 3/8” threads, 25 cm
long and 18 mm in diameter, that
attach to rack clamps.
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ROLLER BAG
This padded trolley o ers a convenient
means of transportation and protects
your LUCAS NANO against moisture,
dirt and damage.
LUCAS NANO REMOTE
Free App for iPad that allows you to
control LUCAS NANO 608i remotely.
You can control the Mixer Page, the
Master Page and the Channel Page
very easily and intuitively with your
fi ngertips.
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STEREO RULES! THIS IS WHY
Been there, heard that: the keyboard’s piano patches sound majestic over headphones. You can hear the lower register keys on the left and
the high notes on the right as realistically as if you were sitting at the real thing. And that Leslie rotor sends those organ swirls spinning
around your ears. What a wonderful audio experience.
Your favorite band’s new song also sounds great. Each instrument has its place in the stereoscape. Those pros in the studio sure got it right:
the guitars are panned left and right and the vocals take up a broad swath of sonic space in the middle. But it’s a bitter disappointment when
you play any of this back through a mono speaker system or smartphone.
Everything sounds thin and one-dimensional, strangely hollow, with no spatial depth. Details are lost in the ether; sometimes individual
instruments and melodies are no longer audible. Why is that?
Well, simply said, it’s because of mono summing… which is the summation of left and right, meaning the addition of the information in
the stereo channels. Essentially, both your stereo channels are fed to your mono speaker(s). This works great, but only if the stereo signal is
“mono compatible”. But most of the time, it isn’t. And, as a result, the quality of the sound su ers signifi cantly.
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Every signal has its own dedicated position in the stereo fi eld
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The left and right channels are summed together.
The left and right channels are summed together
All signals outside the centerfi eld are signifi cantly thinned out, or
All signals outside the centerfi eld are signifi cantly thinned out, or
disappear altogether.
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Stereo signals get “lossy” when piped through a mono channel. Stereo mixes of music and instruments sound fl at and drab, while left/right
panning and spatial e ects are lost.
Of course, mono setups have their uses: for example, for public address or a singer-songwriter performing with mono mic and mono guitar
signals. But stereo signals should always be reproduced in stereo, for the good of your audio!
So, if you use or enjoy the following audio signals, we recommend you use a stereo sound system...
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CDs, MP3s, etc.
Keyboards Live music Multimedia
Stereo e ects
For more information, search for the Hashtag #LIFEISSTEREO
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ABOUT HK AUDIO
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The HK Audio Team at our HQ in St. Wendel,
Germany
What drives us? Our passion for music. What motivates us? Our fascination for
sound.
All our business departments – from our development engineers and production
workers to our sales, marketing and customer service teams – have one mission in
common: we are all making a contribution to make the world sound better.
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Our story
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Over the course of the past thirty years, the name HK Audio has become
synonymous in Europe with live sound reinforcement systems of the highest
quality. Made in Germany, these systems are the product of a lifelong passion and
pursuit of a vision – the aspiration to deliver perfect sound.
Today, the systems we manufacture in our world-class facilities in St. Wendel,
Germany, serve an extremely broad range of applications. Thanks to the e orts
of our highly skilled and dedicated team of more than 200 people, HK Audio has
fi rmly established itself as one of the most distinguished names in professional
sound reinforcement in Europe.
HK Audio has many innovations to its credit in touring, arena and open-air PA
systems for concerts with 50,000+ audiences. We also invented the 2.1 system
featuring active electronics built into a subwoofer to drive two passive satellites.
In 1998, we called this milestone in audio engineering the Lightweight Ultra
Compact Active System, or LUCAS, for short. Well over 100,000 LUCAS systems
have since been deployed around the world, serving users for a huge range of audio
applications.
The NANO series picks up where the LUCAS philosophy left o , packing impressive
PA sound into an extremely portable, lightweight format. Who would have thought
that carting and setting up a PA could actually be fun?
ars, the name HK Audio has become
d reinforcement systems of the highest
ems are the product of a lifelong passion and
deliver perfect sound
in our world-class facilities in St. Wendel,
ange of applications. Thanks to the e orts
am of more than 200 people, HK Audio has
e most distinguished names in professional
s credit in touring, arena and open-air PA
udiences. We also invented the 2.1 system
a subwoofer to drive two passive satellites.
udio engineering the Lightweight Ultra
or short. Well over 100,000 LUCAS systems
world, serving users for a huge range of audio
LUCAS philosophy left o , packing impressive
, lightweight format. Who would have thought
ld actually be fun
But what’s even more fun is the incredible sound: these handy systems throw
powerful bass and crystal-clear high frequencies all the way to the back row.
And they deliver the sonic goods at levels of sound quality and volume that defy
everyone’s expectations for a system of this size.
edible sound: these handy systems thro
frequencies all the way to the back row.
evels of sound quality and volume that defy
of this size.
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LUCAS NANO USERS ARE A VERY HAPPY BUNCH!
93.5 %* of LUCAS NANO users would recommend HK Audio
to their friends!
89.8 % of LUCAS NANO users would defi nitely buy another
HK Audio product!
86.2 % of LUCAS NANO users are pleased with the
price-performance ratio o ered by HK Audio products!
95.8 % of LUCAS NANO users are pleased with the quality of
HK A
udio products!
* These fi gures were obtained through a representative survey of HK Audio
users, carried out in spring 2017.
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TECHNICAL DATA
LUCAS NANO system 300 series 600 series
Power 750 W (calc. peak)
1500 W (calc. peak) (Twin Stereo System)
Total power output 230 W RMS*
460 W RMS* (Twin Stereo System)
Max SPL peak** 120 dB (Satellite Array)
126 dB (Twin Stereo System)
Frequency response 44 Hz-20 kHz (- 10dB) 43 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
Inputs Choice of two di erent input panels Choice of three di erent input panels
1500 W (calc. peak)
3000 W (calc. peak) (Twin Stereo System)
460 W RMS*
920 W RMS* (Twin Stereo System)
130 dB (Satellite Array)
136 dB (Twin Stereo System)
Outputs Speaker Out (6.35 mm jack), Easy-Click,
Active protective circuits
Enclosure
Dimensions (W x H x D) 30 x 39 x 42 cm 35 x 49 x 47 cm
Weight 10.3 kg / 22.7 lbs.
Thru, Link Out (for Twin Stereo mode)
MultiBand Limiter, Subsonic Filter,
Thermo Protection, Overload Protection
Coated polypropylene Coated polypropylene
20.6 kg / 45.4 lbs. (Twin Stereo System)
Speaker Out (Speakon), Easy-Click,
Thru, Link Out (for Twin Stereo mode)
MultiBand Limiter, Subsonic Filter,
Thermo Protection, Overload Protection
16.3 kg / 36 lbs.
32.6 kg / 72 lbs. (Twin Stereo System)
Satellite 300 series 600 series
Mid/High Speaker 3.5” (Celestion custom-made) 4.5” + 1”, coaxial (Celestion custom-made)
HF Horn type HK Audio HF Di raction Lens HK Audio Multicell Transformer
Directivity horizontal/vertical 60° x 40° (Single Satellite)
60° x 30° (Satellite Array)
Pole mount 3/8” thread 3/8” thread
Dimensions (W x H x D) 13 x 13 x 11.5 cm 14.5 x 14.5 x 13.5 cm
Weight 1 kg / 2.2 lbs. 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs.
90° x +10/-45° (Single Satellite)
90° x 30° (Satellite Array)
Subwoofer 300 series 600 series
LF Speaker 8” (Celestion custom-made) 10” (Celestion custom-made)
Pole mount M33 for S-Connect Pole LN,
M20 via speaker pole adapter sleeve (included)
* Short-term RMS value measured using a sine burst signal with a 1/4 cycle rate and a resulting crest factor of 9 dB at a frequency that is representative of the system
** @10% THD, Halfspace
M33 for S-Connect Pole LN,
M20 via speaker pole adapter sleeve (included)
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HK Audio
Postfach 1509
66595 St. Wendel, Germany
info@hkaudio.com
www.hkaudio.com
© 2018 Music & Sales P.E. GmbH
Subject to change without notice
MS D-2990, 9880864
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