Matrix Amplification NeoLight NL212 User Manual

1 NL SERIES USER MANUAL

Thank You

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Matrix loudspeaker. Matrix products are the
result of a collaboration between Designers,
Engineers and Musicians with many decades
of experience in the design and practical in
field application of exceptionally robust,
reliable and ergonomic audio equipment.

This manual will help you to get the most
from your loudspeaker. For maximum
benefit, it is recommended that all
instructions and warnings are carefully read.
Where unsure about anything, please
consult a qualified technician.

For warranty service, please retain your
receipt and all packaging that comes with
the loudspeaker, as it has been specifically
designed to transport the cabinet safely.

Unpacking

Please unpack and inspect your new
loudspeaker for any damage that may have
occurred during transit. If damage is found,
notify the carrier immediately.

PLEASE RETAIN ALL FACTORY PACKAGING
FOR ANY FUTURE POSTAL TRANSIT.

CONTENTS:

Page

Thank You 1

1. Features, Specifications and
Usage.

2–3

2. Recommended Amplification 3

3. Warranty 4

4. Declaration of CE Conformity 5

CAUTION:

OBSERVE ALL SAFETY AND USAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE

TO EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS

(THIS SYMBOL UNIVERSALLY FLAGS CAUTION

NOTICES)

LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT SPEAKER,
CABLE AND AMPLIFIER TERMINALS; ENSURE
ALL WIRING IS SAFE AND CORRECT BEFORE

USE.

(THIS SYMBOL ALSO UNIVERSALLY FLAGS

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS)

DO NOT OPEN LOUDSPEAKER; LEAVE ALL

INTERNAL SERVICE OPERATIONS TO A

QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

THIS PRODUCT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING

SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY

DAMAGE HEARING. THE USER IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPOSURE LEVELS AND

USE OF HEARING PROTECTION.

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1. Features and Specifications:

The Matrix Neolight NL212 is a 2x12”, extended range, lightweight loudspeaker cabinet
intended for use with electric guitars and other instruments with similar timbral characteristics.
It is a passive, un-amplified cabinet - leaving the user free to choose an amplifier which meets
their requirements.

The design was conceived with considerable consultation with customers and we welcome
any comments and suggestions you may have in our continual quest to bring you the products
you want to use.

Loudspeaker features and usage:

• Economical Single Driver Cabinet Optimised for Guitar Sound Reproduction.

The NL212 is also suitable for use with other instruments with similar timbral

characteristics and non-critical monitoring applications.

It is however not recommended for use with bass guitar, drums and other instruments
which depend upon reproduction of the lower bass octaves (frequencies below 55 Hz as a
rough rule of thumb in this instance). Output levels are likely to be low, distorted and driver
damage may result.

The sound dispersion pattern for the cabinet is typical of others in its class. It is
essentially conical with a central sweet spot and softer sounding regions to the off axis
extremities, this is useful for allowing greater control of sound clarity by ensuring upper
treble is not transmitted and reflected significantly off surrounding surfaces, potentially
muddying the sound as heard by the listener under certain situations.

• Neolight ™ Lightweight Technology

Through numerous engineering innovations design aspects of the loudspeaker and
cabinet have been optimised to ensure the complete package is no heavier than it needs
to be in order to perform optimally for its intended application.

We refer to these numerous optimisations collectively as Neolight Technology; You
will find this design philosophy applied in many of our other products.

• Cabinet Connectors support the use of 1/4” Jack and Speakon Connections.

To maintain compatibility with system configurations many musicians are familiar with,
the ability to connect to the loudspeaker using 1/4” Jacks is also provided via combination
dual format Speakon connectors.

We would like to recommend however that Speakon connectors are used
where possible for connecting loudspeaker cabinets, as this decreases the
chance of damaging equipment or electrocution through accidental exposure
to the live end of an amplifier output lead, shorting, or connection to line level
inputs.

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