Quad ARENA REV 1 User Manual
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A R E N A S E R I E S
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ARENA MODELS 6/6-16/6T, 8/8-16/8T, 10/10-16/10T, 12/12-16/12T & 15/15-16/15T
F O R T H E C L O S E S T A P P R O A C H T O T H E O R I G I N A L S O U N D
TA BL E O F CON TE N TS
SA F E T Y I NS TR UC T IO N S
Introduction:
Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 02
Warnings & Disclaimers .............................................................. 02
Rigging & Suspension ................................................................. 02
Warranty & Service .................................................................... 02
Product Descriptions:
Arena Models ............................................................................ 03
Product Features ......................................................................... 04
Installation ................................................................................. 04
Connections:
Low Impedance Connections ........................................................ 05
Impedance Charts ...................................................................... 05
70/100V Connections ................................................................ 05
CE Compliance:
Statement ................................................................................... 06
Dimension Drawings:
All Arena Models ...................................................................... 07
Specications ............................................................................. 08
Contact Information:
QUAD Industrial Contact Information ............................BACK COVER
Safety First!
1. Please read this manual fully before installing and operating
this product.
2. Retain a copy of this manual for future reference.
3. Comply with all warning labels and instructions.
4. Do not attempt the installation of this equipment unless you are
qualied to do so.
5. Protect your hearing from high sound pressure levels.
Rigging and Suspension
The rigging, suspension or mounting of these products can expose the
installer and members of the public to serious health risks and even death.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND
OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU ARE
FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT
LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT
SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT
REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE
AND ASSISTANCE.
Limited Liability
QUAD Industrial assumes no liability whatsoever for any damage or loss,
either direct or consequential arising from the installation and use of these
products. Liability is limited to replacement of product or refund, at the
QUAD Industrial’s discretion. Your rights to compensation may vary by
territory; consult with your local QUAD Industrial oce or distributor.
Warranty & Service
These products are designed to be used as specied, and are warranted
to be free from defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty terms and
conditions vary by territory. Please contact your local QUAD Industrial
sales oce or distributor for complete details. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair these products. Doing so may limit or void
warranty coverage.
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PR OD U C T DE SC R IP TI ON
The Arena range of two-way ceiling mounted loudspeakers are
large format high-performance point-source systems designed
for the most demanding voice and music reinforcement applications in distributed systems. Each model is built around a genuine QUAD Industrial DuAlign™ precision transducer, oering
linear response in both amplitude and phase domains. Drivers
are loaded in tuned and ported steel enclosures with integral
suspension mounting points and are supplied with round painted
steel grilles.
• Arena 8T –
120 Watt transformer
Black, 70/100V with
Arena 10
The Arena 10 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of a 10" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compression driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
Arena 6
The Arena 6 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of an 6” DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2” compression driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 6 – Black, 4Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 6-16 – Black, 16Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 6T – Black, 70/100V with
120 Watt transformer
Arena 8
The Arena 8 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of an 8" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compression driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 8 –
• Arena 8-16 –
Black, 4Ω, 120 Watts
Black, 16Ω, 120 Watts
• Arena 10 –
• Arena 10-16 –
• Arena 10T –
120 Watt transformer
Black, 4Ω, 150 Watts
Black, 16Ω, 150 Watts
Black, 70/100V with
Arena 12
The Arena 12 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of a 12" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compression driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 12 –
• Arena 12-16 –
• Arena 12T –
200 Watt transformer
Black, 4Ω, 200 Watts
Black, 16Ω, 200 Watts
Black, 70/100V with
Arena 15
The Arena 15 is a large format two-way ceiling speaker system
consisting of a 15" DuAlign™ woofer with integral 2" compression driver mounted inside a vented steel enclosure suited for
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overhead suspension. A white round steel grille is provided.
There are two versions available:
• Arena 15 –
• Arena 15-16 –
• Arena 15T –
240 Watt transformer
Black, 4Ω, 300 Watts
Black, 16Ω, 300 Watts
Black, 70/100V with
PR OD U C T FE AT U RE S
All Arena models are supplied as complete speaker systems with
all required components and come preassembled. Each model
includes a DuAlign™ coaxial driver with passive crossover
and round steel grille, mounted inside a vented steel enclosure.
Arena models are intended for overhead mounting and are
tted with four steel mounting tabs welded to the rear of the
enclosure.
QT-250
The QT-250 is a high power constant-voltage line matching
transformer designed to adapt the high-powered Arena low-impedance models to constant-voltage operation. Power taps are
provided at 250/125/60/30 Watts into 70V or 100V line
with secondary impedances of 4 Ω or 8Ω.
• QT-250 –
matching transformer
250 Watt 70/100V Line
FULL GRILLE 6, 8 & 10
Select the appropriate FULL GRILLE model for applications where
Arena speakers require a square grille in place of the round
grille supplied.
• FULL GRILLE-6 – Round, painted, White replacement
grille for Arena 6
• FULL GRILLE-8 – Round, painted, White replacement
grille for Arena 8
All models are tted with isolated barrier strips for direct termination of power amplier wiring. Barrier strips are covered with
a removable metal cover tted with conduit entry knockouts.
NOTE: Please ensure that you are familiar with all of the mount-
ing hardware and that you possess the needed experience and
certication in rigging before begining the installation.
IN S TA LL AT IO N
Arena speaker models are designed to be suspended by
means of the four welded steel suspension points on the rear
of the enclosure. Proper suspension requires the use of all four
points for even weight distribution and safety. Other installation
schemes are possible with third-party accessories and enclosures. Consult with your local distributor or QUAD Industrial
directly for further information.
NOTE: Suspend speakers using Aircraft cable
• FULL GRILLE-10, 12 & 15 –
replacement grille for Arena 10, Arena 12 and
Arena 15
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Square, painted, White
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