Phonic performer A220, performer A210, performer A530, performer A520, performer A230 User Manual

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PHONIC PERFORMER ACTIVE SPEAKER SERIES

PERFORMER A210 / A220 / A230 / A520 / A530

Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information suppied within this document without prior notice.

V1.0 JAN 14, 2005

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................4

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................5

PERFORMER ACTIVE SPEAKER FEATURES ........................................6

QUICK START ............................................................................................7

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................8

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ..............................................................................10

Wired Setup ........................................................................................10

Wireless Setup ................................................................................... 11

INSTALLING WIRELESS MODULES ......................................................15

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................................................................16

PURCHASING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...........................................17

SERVICE AND REPAIR ...........................................................................17

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...........................17

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................18

DIMENSIONS ...........................................................................................19

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions carefully before using your Performer Active Speakers.

2. Keep this user's manual for future reference.

3. Please carefully follow all instructions.

4. Do not use these speakers with ampliers or the powered output of a powered mixer. They should only be used with a mic- or line-level input. An amplier generates a much higher current level which will damage Performer active speakers.

5. Warning - Performer active speakers generate extremely high sound pressure levels. Take care in the placement and operation of speakers to avoid prolonged exposure to extremely high sound levels. Long exposure to high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing loss.

6. Cables - You should use properly functioning cables with XLR-type and 1/4" phone connectors to connect microphones or mixers to the Performer active speakers.

7. Mounting - The suspending, rigging and mounting of Performer active speakers can cause members of the public to be exposed to serious risk or even death in the event that a poorly installed speaker should come loose and fall. If you are NOT fully qualied and certied by relevant local, state or national authorities to mount these speakers, call a qualied technician to install them and do not install them yourself. All relevant safety regulations must be followed. If you are not completely qualied, or there are no regulations in your area governing said installation, please consult qualied personnel for assistance.

8. Servicing - Do not under any circumstances try to service this product yourself. If servicing is required, contact your local service center.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the world's rst wireless professional audio speaker. Performer active speakers utilize the ultra-fast 2.4 GHz bandwidth to communicate with your mixer and other Performer speakers. They can also receive and broadcast wireless microphone signals without any cabling. Performer Series speakers have an attractive yet impact-resistant design. The angled molded enclosure is made of highly durable polypropylene and is designed for use as a stage monitor, standmounted speaker or for permanent installation.

Active Speaker Technology

Active speaker technology means that Performer speakers have more power and better quality sound. In conventional powered speakers, the power amplier’s output is sent to a passive crossover in the speaker, where it is separated into high and low frequencies and sent to the transducers. The simple construction of passive crossovers means they tend to do an especially poor job sending the high frequencies to the driver. They also lose a lot of power in the process - up to 30%.

The active speaker difference starts with the crossover. Our Performer active speakers use an electronic Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB crossover. An electronic crossover is much more complex than a passive crossover. The electronic crossover intelligently divides the frequencies and sends them to the built-in high- and lowfrequency transducers. Since the electronic crossover processes a line-level signal, much less power is lost before the signal is sent to the ampliers. And since each Performer active speaker has two built-in ampliers, we are able to custom tailor their output for each speaker. In this way there is virtually no power lost by the crossover, or by the ampliers being forced to drive high and low transducers at the same time. You will be surprised at the power your Performer active speakers deliver and how well they perform through all the frequencies.

Wireless Capability

Performer active speakers are wireless-enabled. They can be congured to work wirelessly with a wireless microphone, to receive wireless transmission from a mixer, or both. Performer active speakers even have the capability to communicate wirelessly with other Performer active speakers. Wireless modules (not included) are easy to install and take your Performer active speaker to the next level.

One of the great things about wireless capability is that you don't have to worry about matching load impedances and excessive loading on the source. For instance, with most active speakers, if you are using a wired microphone you can only daisy chain a maximum of two speakers together before excessive loading of the source occurs. However, with Performer active speakers tted with wireless modules, this is not a problem. You can use the wireless modules to "virtually" daisy chain as many speakers as you want

- even if you are using a wired microphone.

Our engineers designed Performer active speakers to incorporate the latest technology in a quality speaker that can be used in almost any application. Whether you use the Performer for live sound, in a studio, for boardroom meetings or install it in a house of worship, it will provide you with listening enjoyment for years to come.

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PERFORMER ACTIVE SPEAKER FEATURES

Common Features

Mic / Line Balanced Preamp

75 Hz Low Cut Filter (18 dB/oct.)

Contour Switch with 5 dB boost @ 80 Hz

(1/3oct.) and 5 dB boost @ 10.5 KHz (1/3oct.)

Switching Power Supply (115-230V, 50-60 Hz)

Built-in limiter protects against overload

Optional wireless modules for transmitting and

receiving

Optional wireless microphone system

Durable, lightweight speaker cabinet with

dynamic sound

1" tweeter with 90° x 60° sound dispersion

Balanced XLR-type and 1/4" phone jack inputs

with switched Mic/Line sensitivity plus an XLRtype LINK OUT

35mm socket on bottom for pole / stand

mounting

Model Features

Performer A210

Wireless 12" 90W Active Speaker

- 90 Watts RMS

- 12” Woofer

Performer A220

Wireless 12" 160W Active Speaker

- 160 Watts RMS

- 12” Woofer

Performer A230

Wireless 12" 275W Active Speaker

- 275 Watts RMS

- 12” Woofer

Performer A520

Wireless 15" 160W Active Speaker

- 160 Watts RMS

- 15” Woofer

Performer A530

Wireless 15" 275W Active Speaker

- 275 Watts RMS

- 15” Woofer

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QUICK START

1. Ensure that the POWER switch is off (down) and set the LOW CUT and CONTOUR switches out. Turn the two volume controls all the way down (counterclockwise).

2. If you plan to use the wireless functions of the Performer, make sure that the proper wireless module(s) is correctly installed. If you are using the wired conguration, then connect the output from the signal source (mic- or line-level source) to the matching input on the Performer (mic-level input into the XLRtype female input jack, and line-level input into the 1/4" phone jack). The Performer accepts balanced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signals from dynamic microphones, mixers, preampliers, CD players, tape decks, etc. via XLR-type or TRS 1/4" phone connectors.

Note: The Performer will only accept input from condenser microphones that have their own power supply.

3. Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the correct voltage setting for your region (100-120 VAC 60 Hz or 220-240 VAC 50 Hz). Plug the AC power cord into the IEC socket on the back of the Performer active speaker. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

4. Set the input selector switch to the appropriate input level. Select MIC (up) for mic-level input; select LINE (down) for line-level input.

5. Turn on the signal source (i.e. mixer, etc.). Ensure that its Master Volume control is turned all the way down.

6. Switch on the Performer power switch (down).

7. Start the signal source (i.e. speak into the microphone) and adjust the signal source level settings.

8. Slowly turn up the level control on the Performer until you achieve the desired volume. Make sure that the PEAK light does not come on.

9. If there is no sound, rst turn the Performer level control all the way down before investigating. When you think you have solved the problem, then repeat step 8 again. Follow Step 9 every time you troubleshoot until you solve the problem.

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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. VOLTAGE SELECTOR

This switch allows you to select the AC electric current in use in your region. It is very important that you select the correct MAINS POWER voltage before plugging in the power cord. For 220-240 volts 50 Hz, push the switch up. For 110-120 volts 60 Hz, push the switch down. Voltage levels vary from country to country, (even from city to city in certain countries). For example, North America uses a 110-120 volt, 60-cycle (Hz) system, while the European standard is 220-240 volt, 50-cycle (Hz).

Note: The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration produces a very useful publication called "Electric Current Abroad." It is an exhaustive list of the electric current characteristics of every country (and its cities, if there is variance) and the type of AC plugs in use in those countries.

2. IEC Socket

Connect the supplied AC power cord here. Since Performer active speakers have built-in power ampliers, you must connect them to an AC power supply or you won't get any sound.

Note: If you happen to leave the power cord behind at a gig, don't worry. The 3-pin plug with ground pin is readily available at most ofce and computer supply stores.

3. POWER Switch

To turn on the Performer active speaker set the POWER switch in (down). To turn off the Performer set the switch out (up). Make sure the volume control is all the way down before you turn the power on or off.

4. POWER On Indicator

This LED indicator is located just above the POWER switch. When the POWER is on and the Performer is connected to an active AC Mains supply, this indicator glows.

5. LOW CUT

This switch engages or disengages the low cut lter. Turn on the low cut lter by setting the switch in (down). To turn it off set the switch out (up). The low cut lter cuts out frequencies below the 75 Hz range. It is especially useful for eliminating unwanted noise like stage rumble, P-pops and wind noise. It's also a good idea to use the low cut lter when using the Performer as a stage monitor.

6. CONTOUR

Use this feature when working in live sound applications. Pushing in the switch gives a 5 dB boost to frequencies below 80 Hz and above 10.5 KHz, making your highs clearer and giving your bass more kick. Try out the sound with the contour switch in and out to see which sounds best for your application.

7. WIRELESS/WIRELESS MIC Switch

This switch allows you to select between the different types of wireless signals being transmitted to the Performer active speaker. To select the wireless microphone, rst ensure that the correct wireless module is installed, and then set the switch out (up). To select a wireless signal coming from another wireless source, such as a wireless mixer transmission module or from another Performer active speaker, ensure that the correct wireless module is installed, and then set the switch in (down). (For more information about wireless microphones and modules, please refer to page 16.)

8. Signal Indicator (Wireless)

After selecting WIRELESS or WIRELESS MIC, this LED lights up whenever the selected signal is present.

9. Wireless Volume Control

Use this rotary control to set the volume level for the wireless input signal. It's a good idea to rst turn the volume control all the way down (counterclockwise). Turn on the selected source signal and then slowly turn up the volume control until you reach the desired volume level (but not until the PEAK indicator lights up).

Note: If you are not using the wireless function of this speaker, it is best to turn the volume all the way down to avoid picking up any radio frequency interference.

10. PEAK Indicator (Wireless)

This LED illuminates when the signal levels at the amplier outputs approach clipping. It's OK for the PEAK indicator to blink infrequently, but if it blinks

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often or is always lit, then you should turn down the volume level of either the signal source or the Performer.

11. RF Indicator (Wireless)

The RF indicator lights up when it detects the signal from the wireless microphone or other device.

12. LINE/MIC Switch

This switch allows you to select between the balanced line input (TRS 1/4") and the balanced microphone input (XLR female) input. To select the line input, set the switch in (down). To select the microphone input, set the switch out (up).

13. Signal Indicator

After selecting LINE or MIC, this LED lights up whenever the selected signal is present.

14.MIC/LINE Volume Control

Use this rotary control to set the volume level for MIC/LINE BALANCED INPUT signal(s). It's a good idea to rst turn the volume control all the way down (counterclockwise). Turn on the selected source signal and then slowly turn up the volume control until you reach the desired volume level (but not until the PEAK indicator lights up).

15. PEAK Indicator

This LED illuminates when the signal levels at the amplier outputs approach clipping. It's OK for the PEAK indicator to blink infrequently, but if it blinks often or is always lit, then you should turn down the volume level of either the signal source or the Performer.

16. INPUT Connector (Mic)

This is a female XLR-type connector that accepts a balanced or unbalanced mic-level signal.

17. INPUT Connector (Line)

This is a female TRS 1/4" phone connector that accepts a balanced or unbalanced line-level signal.

18. LINK OUT Connector

This is a female XLR-type connector that can be used to daisy chain multiple Performer active speakers together. It produces exactly the same signal that is connected to either of the two input jacks. However, if the MIC/LINE Volume Control is turned past two o'clock on the dial, the Performer active speaker will add +6 dB to the signal. This helps to strengthen weak input signals and improve the overall quality of your sound.

19. Wireless UHF, VHF and 2.4 GHz Module Compartments

The top of the Performer active speaker has two compartments for installation of wireless modules. Each compartment can t one module and has a cover held in place by two screws.

Note: For instructions on how to select the input from the wireless module(s) please refer to (7) and (9) above. (For instructions on installing wireless modules, please refer to page 15.)

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Wired Setup

1) Dynamic microphone with two Performer active speakers daisy chained together using the LINK OUT.

Note: The Performer active speaker does not have phantom power, so you will not be able to use it in conjunction with a condenser microphone unless the microphone has its own power supply.

2) Mixer with stereo left and right mic-level output divided to left- and right-side speakers.

Note: You must use the 1/4" phone connectors on the Performer active speaker if you want to use a line-level input.

3) Mixer with stereo left and right mic-level output divided to left- and right-side speakers. The Performer active speakers are daisy chained together using the LINK OUT.

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS

Due to the ability to use Performer active speakers for wired or wireless applications, there are many possible congurations. Here we address the most probably applications for your Performer active speaker.

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Wireless Setup

4) System One:

This conguration uses a Phonic wireless microphone with three Performer active speakers. You can use a Phonic UHF or VHF wireless microphone with wireless module to transmit to the speakers. Set the WIRELESS/ WIRELESS MIC Switch out (up) on the back of Speaker

, and set it in (down) on Speakers

and

. Speaker

is tted with two wireless modules installed in the two compartments on the top of the speaker. One compartment has the matched-frequency wireless module for the UHF or VHF wireless microphone. The other compartment is tted with a Wireless Transmitter Module (WM 30) for re-transmitting the source signal to other wireless-enabled Performer active speakers. Speaker

is tted with a Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Module (WM 50) for receiving the source signal transmission from Speaker

and re-transmitting it to

Speaker

, which is tted with a Wireless Receiver Module (WM 40). In this way you have a completely wireless system with all the speakers receiving the same signal from the wireless microphone. (To install wireless modules please refer to the instructions on page 15.)

Note: The Wireless Transmitter modules (WM 30 and WM 50) have a range of up to 100 feet (30 meters). If Speakers

and

are both within that range of distance from Speaker

, then they

only need to be tted with a Wireless Receiver Module (WM 40).

Related Products: UM 11, UM 22, VM 11, VM 22, WM 30, WM 40, WM 50

VHF / UHF Wireless

Microphone

Performer Speaker

SYSTEM ONE

Performer Speaker

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 300 feet

(100 meters)

Performer Speaker

2.4 GHz Transmitter (WM30)

2.4 GHz Receiver (WM400)

2.4 GHz Transmitter /

Receiver (WM50) VHF / UHF Receiver

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5) System Two (Stereo):

This conguration uses a Phonic wireless microphone and mixer with Stand Alone Wireless Transmitter Module (WM 60) transmitting the source signals to ve "virtually" daisy chained Performer active speakers. You can use a Phonic VHF or UHF wireless microphone with wireless module to transmit to the speakers. Set the WIRELESS/WIRELESS MIC Switch in (down) on the back of all the speakers. Speaker

has two wireless modules installed in the two compartments on the top of the speaker. One compartment is tted with the matched-frequency wireless module for the UHF or VHF wireless microphone. The other compartment is tted with a Transmitter & Receiver Module (WM 50) for receiving the transmission from the Stand Alone Wireless Transmitter Module (WM 60) and re-transmitting it to the next speakers in the series. Speaker

re-transmits the VHF / UHF wireless microphone signal to Speaker

, and the wireless microphone

and mixer signals to Speaker

. Speakers

and

both are tted with a Transmitter & Receiver Module (WM 50) and they re-transmit the signals to Speakers

and

, respectively. Speakers

and

each are tted with a Wireless Receiver Module (WM 40) to receive the transmission from Speakers

and

, respectively. This setup allows all the speakers to instantly receive the wireless microphone and mixer signals. You also are able to play the mixer signals in stereo image because the WM 60 auto-detects left- and right-side speakers. (To install wireless modules please refer to the instructions on page 15.)

Related Products: UM 11, UM 22, VM 11, VM 22, WM 30, WM 40, WM 50, WM 60

VHF / UHF

Wireless Microphone

Mixer

Performer Speaker

SYSTEM TWO ( STEREO )

Performer Speaker

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

WM60

2.4 GHz Transmitter (WM30)

2.4 GHz Receiver (WM400)

2.4 GHz Transmitter /

Receiver (WM50) VHF / UHF Receiver

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6) System Three (Mono):

This conguration uses a Phonic wireless microphone and mixer with Stand Alone Wireless Transmitter Module (WM 60) transmitting the source signals to three "virtually" daisy chained Performer active speakers. You can use a Phonic UHF or VHF wireless microphone with wireless module to transmit to the speakers. Set the WIRELESS/WIRELESS MIC Switch out (up) on the back of Speaker

, and set it in (down) on Speakers

and

. Speaker

is tted with two wireless modules installed in the two compartments on the top of the speaker. One compartment has the matchedfrequency wireless module for the UHF or VHF wireless microphone. The other compartment is tted with a Transmitter & Receiver Module (WM 50) for receiving the transmission from the Stand Alone Wireless Transmitter Module (WM 60) and re-transmitting it to the next speakers in the series. Speaker

is tted

with a Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Module (WM

50) for receiving the source signals transmission from Speaker

and re-transmitting it to Speaker

, which is tted with a Wireless Receiver Module (WM 40). In this way you have a completely wireless system with all the speakers receiving the same signals from the wireless microphone and mixer. (To install wireless modules please refer to the instructions on page 15.)

Related Products: UM 11, UM 22, VM 11, VM 22, WM 40, WM 50, WM 60

VHF / UHF

Wireless Microphone

Mixer

Performer Speaker

SYSTEM THREE

( MONO )

Performer Speaker

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 100 feet

(30 meters)

up to 300

feet

(100 mete

rs)

WM60

Performer Speaker

2.4 GHz Transmitter (WM30)

2.4 GHz Receiver (WM400)

2.4 GHz Transmitter /

Receiver (WM50) VHF / UHF Receiver

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7) System Four (Mono):

This conguration uses a dynamic microphone or mixer wired to the rst of three "virtually" daisy chained Performer active speakers. Set the WIRELESS/WIRELESS MIC Switch in (down) on the back of all the speakers. Speaker

is tted with a Wireless Transmitter Module (WM 30) for re-transmitting the microphone or mixer signal to other wireless-enabled Performer active speakers. Speaker

is tted with a Wireless Transmitter/ Receiver Module (WM 50) for receiving the source signal transmission from Speaker

and

re-transmitting it to Speaker

, which is tted with a Wireless Receiver Module (WM 40). (To install wireless modules please refer to the instructions on page 15.)