Phonic KT-8 User Manual
KT-8
User's Manual
Manual del Usuario
KT-8
3-WAY LINE ARRAY SPEAKER
ALTAVOCES LINEARES ARRAY DE 3 VÍAS
ENGLISH .......................................I
ESPAÑOL ......................................II
APPENDIX ....................................III
V1.0 05/07/2015
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INTRODUCTION 1
FEATURES 1
ACCESSORIES 1
CONNECTORS 1
CONFIGURATION 1
WIRING 2
ASSEMBLY 2
SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION 3
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4
APPENDIX
APPLICATIONS 1
DIMENSIONS 2
CONTENTS
USER'S MANUAL
Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this
document without prior notice
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1. Read t hese instructions before operating t his
apparatus.
2. K eep these instructions for future reference.
3. H eed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. D o not use this apparatus near water o r in locations
where condensation may occ ur .
6. C lean only with d ry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. D o not block any of t he ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
’
s instructions.
8. D o not install near any heat sources such a s radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
.
9. D o not defeat the safety purpose of t he polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other . A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding p rong. The wide
blade or t he third prong is provided for your safety . If
the provided plug does not
into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on o r
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 . Only use attachments/accessories
b y the
manufactur er .
12. Use only with a cart, s t and, t ripod, bracket, or
table
b y the manufacturer , or sold with
t he apparatus. When a c art is used, u se c autio n
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip over .
13. Unplu g this apparatus during lighting
storms or w h en unused f or l on g
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to
service personnel.
Servicing is required when t he apparatus has been
damaged in any w ay , such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or m oisture, does not operate
normally , or has been dropped.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SER VICEABLE P AR TS INSID E
REFER SER VICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning f lash with arrowhead symbol, w ithin an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to t he
presence of uninsulated
“
dangerous voltage ” within th e
product
’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to person s.
The exclamatio n point within an equilatera l triangle is i n-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat -
ing and maintenanc e (servicing ) instruction s in the literature
accompanying the applianc e.
W ARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls o r adjustments o r performance
of procedures other than those
m ay result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not b e exposed t o dripping o r splashing and that n o objects
with liquids, such a s vases,
shall b e placed o n the apparatus. The MAINS plug i s used a s the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
W arning : the user shall not place this apparatus i n the
area during the operation s o that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC K
DO NOT OPEN
Installation should be performed by experienced, skilled
personnel only.
Inspection of hanging materials should be performed
before every use as to avoid accidents.
Ensure all locking devices are fitted correctly.
Ensure the capabilities of any lifting devices are greater
than the load being lifted.
Do not at any time use worn or defective materials.
Read this manual careful and retain for future reference.
Improper use of the array suspension system may result
in serious injury or critical damage to property.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of another great
Phonic product. The KT-8 line array speakers were
carefully designed so as to provide phenomenal
performance in a low-weight, easily-manageable
constructions. Combined with your 2-way crossover
and power ampliers, the KT-8 passive line array
speakers can create phenomenal sound pressure
levels and extended coverage for all manner of largescale installations.
We know how eager you are to get started – getting
the speaker out and hooking up all your gear is probably your number one priority right now – but before
you do, be sure to carefully read through this manual.
Inside, you will nd important facts and gures on the
set up, use and applications of your brand new KT-
8. Remember that safe operation of a speaker is of
the utmost importance, so we strongly recommend
that users heed all warnings and instructions listed
in this manual.
FEATURES
48” bass-loaded woofer, 6.5” mid-range woofer with
2” voice-coils
4 Two 1.4” titanium diaphragm tweeters matched
with neodymium magnets
4Rated power (RMS): 150 Watts (LF), 110 Watts
(MF/HF)
4 Nominal Impedance: 16Ω (LF), 8Ω (MF/HF)
4Maximum sound pressure level: 128 dB (Peak)
4120° horizontal, 10° vertical dispersion pattern
4Straightforward rigging system allows splay
angles from 0° to 10°
4Exceptionally wide frequency response: 70Hz to
19KHz (-3dB)
4Bass-reex conguration for extended low-end
response
4Made of sturdy, multi-layer birch plywood with
tough black coating
4Two water and dust resistant Neutrik NL4 con-
nectors
ACCESSORIES
Included
U-Clip / Shackle
Flight Pins
Optional
Mounting Frame Model Number FF640 (640mm)
CONFIGURATION
The bi-amp system requires two amplier channels
to operate. Using a single cable, it is possible to connect the tweeter/mid-range and the woofer to their
own respective amplier channels. This conguration
guarantees greater sound delity, higher dynamism
and a signicant increase in sound pressure.
CONNECTORS
The KT-8 features a 4-pin NL4 speaker connection.
This provides positive and negative connectors for
the low frequency woofer as well as the mid-range
and tweeter.
The KT-8 line-array speaker has both an “IN” and a
“THRU” connector on the rear panel. The connector
labelled “IN” is for connecting your amplier to the
speaker, while the “THRU” connector is for chaining
additional speakers to share the amplier’s power.
1+
+
-
LF
HF
MF
2+
2-
1-
X-OVER
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WIRING
Cables used to wire the KT-8 speakers should have
an appropriate diameter, as determined by the length
of the cables used. The resistance introduced by the
cable will reduce power output when run over long
distances. This being the case, a lower gauge cable
should be used when running over longer distances.
To avoid wasting amplier power we recommend use
of heavy-duty speaker cable (minimum 12 gauge).
Phonic suggests 10 gauge cable for longer distances.
Please note that extremely long distances may result
in resistive loss.
The image above indicates the polarity for each conductor found on the NL4 connector. Please ensure
this wiring is followed as to ensure correct operation
of the speaker.
Low
(-)
Low
(+)
High/
Low
(+)
High/
Low
(-)
1- 1+
2-2+
ASSEMBLY
The array conguration is accomplished through a
simple ‘pin-in-hole’ method of connection. The top
corners of the KT-8 each features a retractable joint
bar. These extend to be inserted into each of the four
slots at the bottom of the next unit in the array. The
four ight pins chained to the unit can be inserted in
the appropriate holes to x the units together.
The ight pins have a button on the end that can
be pushed to release the pin’s latch. This should
be pushed when inserting the pin into the mounting
holes.
The pins should sit ush with the side of the unit and
be unable to wiggle within the frame. To accomplish
this, the pin must be inserted completely through the
mounting holes on both of the KT-8 units being joined
in the array; through the outer-hole on the lower-part
of one unit, through the second unit’s joint bar, and
again through the rst unit’s inner-hole.
The lower-front corner of each unit features a single
mounting hole, while the lower-rear corner offers 11
individual holes that will determine the angle between
the two units. Connecting two units at 0° will create
narrower, yet more focused, dispersion. At 10° the
array will create a much wider vertical dispersion.
10°
9°
8°
7°
6°
5°
4°
3°
2°
1°
0°
NL4 Pin 1 (+/-) 2 (+/-)
Frequencies Low Mid / High
Speaker
8” 6.5” / 1.4
RMS Power Handling
150W 110W
Nominal Impedance
16Ω 8Ω
PIN HOLE
JOINT BAR
PIN HOLES
JOINT BAR
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