ConTour Array™
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1. TECHNOLOGY A revolution in live sound For great sound fast go DDO Pro With its patent applied for DDO Pro technology HK Audio has taken an unprecedented approach to solving the problems attributable to the physics of speakers in PA systems Every musical instrument has a characteristic initial transient But the differences in membrane mass between subwoofers woofers and tweeters yield dif fering response times and these variations falsify and distort the natural sound and dynamic response of the instruments especially the attack impulses that ER a Thi 2 ie ie My ha Sa hy GaSe Example An instrument s specific transient response are so vital for helping the ear distinguish one instru ment from another The normal consequences range from a lack of definition and depth to the masking of entire instruments Rather than using conventional equalizers compres sors and expanders to alleviate these symptoms DDO Pro remedies the cause the speakers iner tial mass DDO Pro technology ensures faithful reproduction of signal attacks What s more it synchronizes low midrange and high frequency speakers dynamic properties oT di vy y y i Ni Ny AM 1 i A JANANA Onan An AANA Signal distortion caused by speaker cones varying masses This yields ultra precise dynamic response and a natural sounding amazingly vivid sonic image These new possibilities for conjuring better sound n2. CONTOUR ARRAY AUDIO OVER 25 YEARS OF INNOVATION AND PROFICIENCY IN SOUND With more than 25 years experience researching developing and producing sound reinforcement systems as well as a workforce numbering over 200 in the main German facility HK AUDIO is one of Europe s leading enterprises in the professional audio industry From compact active systems for the roving entertainer to specialty solutions for fixed installations and touring systems for large indoor and open air venues HK AUDIO offers the perfect solution for every sound reinforcement challenge The worldwide distribution network with partners in over 55 countries affords customers the availability and service they expect and deserve a Py vante eda iS on p OR Pil DA i Fa JEG i PEAT PAs bur In pursuit of an ongoing quest to develop the line array HK AUDIO has taken the concept another step up the evolutionary ladder with COHEDRA technology The Coherent Dynamic Response Arrays COHEDRA and COHEDRA COMPACT constitute a new breed of line array engineered for natural sounding dynamic response resistance to the adverse influences of wind great throw range and excellent handling And now the novel ConTour Array is here to bring all these benefits to a wider range of applications Miss China Contest Beijing China Daniel O Donnell Tour 2005 Royal Albert Hall London Carmina Burana Tour Europe 2003 2005 HK AUDIO
3. CONTOUR ARRAY The ConTour Array bridges the gap between con ventional PA systems and large touring line arrays Yesterday deploying line array rigs for smaller appli cations was not a cost effective proposition today this new system is the first of its kind to put this technology to efficient use for many sound reinforce ment scenarios Local rental companies and touring top 40 bands can now get into the professional line array game with ConTour Array Courtesy of state of the art components and leading edge engineering methods the ConTour Array delivers superb dynamic response paired with ex ceedingly faithful sound reproduction Alongside ex cellent audio quality this line array is all about light weight versatility and easy practical handling A highly scalable solution the ConTour Array is in itself amazingly flexible What s more it can be combined with ConTour Series speakers for even greater flexibility Rhema Church Randburg South Africa MTV s Rock im Park Nuremberg Germany Magna Racino Vienna Austria MORE PRECISE The ConTour Array excels with superb dynamic response and vividly natural sound at every volume level ConTour Array mid high units are equipped with COHEDRA Acoustic Lens technology to produce a very stable coherent wave front with precise directivity and maximum efficiency in the mid and high frequency ranges The fine tuned combination of acti
4. grille with black acoustic foam Handles Two slot grips routed into the side panels Rigging hardware DualCurve integrated with quick release pins Pole mount HK Audio DuoTilt Weight 29 kg 63 8 Ibs Dimensions W x H x D 51 X 52 5 X 34 6 cm 20 X 20 2 3 x 13 2 3 Accessories Touring flight case 2x CTA 208 1 Based on half space conditions 2 Based upon peak power capacity 3 Measured with 2 CTA 208 mid high units CTA 118 SUB ACTIVE SYSTEM BASS An active direct loaded subwoofer the 18 CTA 118 SUB serves as the system s powerful engine room All the required circuitry is on board including a 56 bit DDO Pro digital controller and two 1 000 watt RMS PWM power amps One of the power amps drives the subwoofer s 18 speaker the other is configured by the controller to drive a CTA 208 mid high unit or a ConTour Series CT 108 CT 112 or CT 115 enclosure Packing a powerful punch the CTA 118 SUB delivers low ranging yet clearly defined bass response rendering impulses with great accuracy and authority even when handling the heaviest loads Filter presets have been devised for the various setups They fine tune the components of each configuration to work optimally with each other ensuring peak system performance and reliability Simply select the appropriate filter preset on the controller and the integrated display will immediately indicate all information of relevance to the given setti
5. e Interface Gain Sub Level Delay Limiter PWM digital power amp with 1 000 W RMS Ka viar y SENG PE 14 f Aa EE Bs gt F Sa A a P gt or an J 3 it i P ie g VEG FA Lay g Or f Tn b AE 7 ia v i vA b pe I g 3 os Er g gt kr te t oer gt om E sd ad ta pom KP P ft roo ae Sh NE Paa Ten JR ar 7 p 4 ee _ 4 gt PV y 2x 16 text display 1 48 kHz 56 bits 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB gt 112 dB A weighted 22 kHz bandwidth RS 485 Ethercon 99 dB to 6 dB in 0 5 dB steps 12 dB to 6dB in 0 5 dB steps Up to 70 ms HK Audio DDO Multiband Limiter CONTOUR ARRAY PWM POWER AMPS The ConTour Array active subwoofer comes with two highly efficient PWM digital power amps that feature extraordinarily fast pulse response and a high damping factor This one two combination yields amazingly authentic sound and highly musical dynamic response Each amp delivers 1 000 watts RMS one to drive the subwoofer itself and the other to power the line array mid high units Intelligent protection circuits guard against overloading overheating and short circuits Despite their high output power the PWM power amps weigh in at just three kg making the subwoofer an amazingly light conveniently handled enclosure indeed z puram pitilh ra MAS pore PEN 4 ate 0 80 Mid high Speakon output Pow
6. e special pivoting stacking base plate and the built in M20 pole mount The stack plate lets you line up the mid high units perfectly with the subwoofers The entire mid high array is easily aligned to audiences in 1 5 steps up to a total tilt angle of 9 And on occasions when you are given the task of providing sound reinforcement in the smallest venues you can place the CTA 208 mid high unit atop a pole using the integral HK Audio DuoTilt pole mount at either 3 or 10 ConTour Array ground stack 2x CTA 208s and 2x CTA 118 SUB per side Total power 8 000 W RMS ConTour Array satellite system 1x CTA 208 and 1x CTA 118 SUB per side Total power 4 000 W RMS Various options for curving a ConTour Array ground stack for optimal acoustical alignment INTEGRATING CONTOUR SERIES SPEAKERS If versatility is what you re seeking the good news gets even better Courtesy of the onboard 1 000 watt RMS PWM power amp for mid high cabinets you are free to use the CTA 118 SUB in combination with passive HK Audio ConTour Series speakers The DDO Pro controller ships with factory filter presets for CT 108 CT 112 and CT 115 model enclosures This flexibility certainly pays when you wish to quickly and easily set up FOH systems for club gigs or side and drum fills without having to add amp racks and controllers to the rig But even if you aim to work strictly with large ConTour Array rigs these combination op
7. ercon mains connectors EASY RIGGING EFFORTLESS FLYING To make the most of its performance potential a ConTour Array should be flown whenever possible The DualCurve Rigging System makes it easy to adapt the array quickly to any given situation from near field to long throw With handy quick release pins at your fingertips setup is hassle and stress free the entire system can be assembled without tools The ConTour Array rigging frame accepts up to four CTA 208 mid high units which constitutes a flown line array two meters in length The array weighs just 120 kg which allows you to fly the rigs off pick points with limited load carrying capacity And that adds up to greater flexibility safety and handling convenience 2x4 ConTour Array 4x CTA 208s and 4x CTA 118 SUB 2x2 ConTour Array 2x CTA 208s and 2x CTA 118 SUB per side Total power 16 000 W RMS per side Total power 8 000 W RMS The DualCurve Rigging System aligns CTA greater distances and cover near fields in 208 mid high units to throw sound over front of the stage SIMPLE STACKING Not every venue lets you fly line array mid high units be it for a lack of pick points insufficient ceiling clearance or due to the type and size of the event The good news is that you can stack ConTour Array mid high units on subwoofers yet still enjoy the benefits of line array technology Simply affix the mid high units atop the bass bins using th
8. excellent sound reinforcement for audiences up front To set the curvature or tilt angle of the overall array simply select the desired pick points on the rigging frame Engineered for economy and efficiency the entire array is easily and swiftly set up and torn down The integrated three point rigging assembly lets you readily connect mid high units to fly them or to stack them on subwoofers no tools required Featuring neodymium components the mid high units are exceedingly light and you ll be delighted to discover that their low weight makes them even easier to handle HK AUDIO COHEDRA Acoustic Lens Rigging attachments with quick release pins are built into the side panels for quick easy array assembly HK AUDIO DuoTilt pole mount offering two angles of tilt for aligning speakers 3 and 10 Power handling nominal program peak 500W RMS 1000W 1500W Frequency response 10 dB 3 8o Hz 20 kHz Frequency response 3 dB 3 95 Hz 19 kHz Directivity 100 horizontal Sensitivity 1W 1m 1 105 dB Max SPL calculated 1 138 dB 2 Max SPL peak 1 136 dB 3 Max SPL 1 134 dB 10 THD 200 Hz 5 kHz 3 Nominal impedance 8 ohms Low midrange woofer 2x 8 High frequency driver 4x 1 2 voice coil Crossover frequency passive 2 kHz 12 dB octave Connectors 1x Speakon NL 4 Enclosure birch 15 18 mm 1 2 9 13 ply Angles up 2x 4 5 Finish Black polyurethane lacquer Grille Metal
9. ng The internal electronic circuitry is shock mounted on rubber grommets while a dolly facilitates transport and affords additional protection against damage and dirt Active circuitry in the subwoofer CTA 118 SUB dolly with 100 mm wheels attaches to the subwoofer housing via butterfly latches ConTour Array stacking base plate provides the underpinning for a ground stack Integrated Power Amps Output power Subwoofer Output power Mid High Protection circuits Inputs Outputs Line In Through Mid High Out Mains In Out Networking Communication Woofer Frequency response 10 dB Frequency response 3 dB Sensitivity W 1m 1 Max SPL calculated 1 Max SPL peak 1 Max SPL 1 Enclosure birch Finish Grille Handles Pole mount Weight Dimensions W x H x D Accessories 1000 W RMS Class D 1000 W RMS Class D DDO Pro Limiter thermal protect short circuit XLR female electronically balanced amp floating 1x Speakon NL 4 2x Powercon DDO Pro Net RS 485 Ethercon 18 36 Hz fx 42 Hz fx 101 dB 134 dB 2 133 dB 130 dB 10 THD 50 Hz 200Hz 18 mm 3 4 13 ply Black polyurethane lacquer Metal grille with black acoustic foam 6 slot grips routed into the side panels 1 on the top M20 59 kg 129 8 Ibs 51 X 73X71cm 20 x 28 3 4 x 27 7 8 Protective cover dolly stacking plate 1 Based on half space conditions 2 Based u
10. ost operating safety even at very high volumes The controller offers preprogrammed presets for every ConTour Array system configuration which may be selected directly via the illuminated text display The system s volume is adjusted in 0 5 dB steps using the Input Gain knob and by adjusting the balance of levels between the subwoofers and mid high units DDO rro NET PORT input AN MenufEse The DDO Pro Net Port serves to network CTA 118 subwoofers via standard RJ 45 Ethercon plug in connectors In scenarios where CTA 208 mid high units are flown and there are any incongruities between the flown cabinets and bass bins on the ground the integral delay will align the time to compensate To ensure utmost ease of operation even for very large rigs the controller is equipped with a DDO Pro Net Port enabling all CTA 118 SUB enclosures to be networked If you adjust settings on one of the controllers in the network the changes are automatically sent to the other networked components CTA 118 SUB networking With the Master func tion you can adjust a setting on any controller and the pertinent bits of data are automatically sent to the other controllers in the network Input Input i Output Cm gg ie oen J gr Display Input Outputs Sampling frequency Bandwidth Frequency range Dynamic rang
11. ot to mention the EQ and dynamics processors that are freed up for real sound design tasks are sure to delight the live sound engineer Original source signal Signal as reproduced by the speaker without processing Electronically compensated signal Audible result with processing Synchronized acceleration of different speaker cone masses THE CTA 208 Mip HIGH UNIT Able to produce a stable line array wave with great range and low susceptibility to the adverse influences of wind the CTA 208 mid high unit delivers the performance you have come to expect from HK Audio equipment The enclosure is loaded with two 8 neodymium speakers and four 1 drivers These high frequency drivers are connected to two HK AUDIO Acoustic Lens HF transformers of the type featured in our flagship COHEDRA systems In combination with DDO Pro technology this pairing delivers the ultimate in natural sounding response The special DualCurve Rigging System featuring o and 9 tilt angles facilitates deployment in both long throw and near field applications When you opt for the o setting the individual mid high units are not articulated instead they form a stable and remarkably coherent wave This maximizes frequency bundling effects thereby maximizing range With the DualCurve Rigging System mid high units may be articulated at a 9 angle to cover the near field And with that the ConTour Array also provides
12. pon peak power capacity AMPLIFICATION AND CONTROLLER NETWORK Mid High w Limit Ground pare DDO pro 56 BiT CONTROLLER AN Menu Esc MAXIMUM ACCURACY AND AUTHENTICITY IN DYNAMIC RESPONSE Designed to operate with a high resolution bandwidth of 56 bits the integrated DDO Pro signal processor offers an extraordinarily extensive range of dynamics processing options Due to the very nature of their design speakers are unable to render musical signals in a linear fashion from soft to loud The purpose of DDO Pro is to optimize their transient response To this end the frequency range is divided into several individual bands that are processed independently The control compensates the speakers frequency response in up to 1 000 steps per band thereby eliminating inaccuracies in dynamic response As a result you and your audience will enjoy an aurally compensated dynamically correct rendition BBO pro 56 BIT Gear Teer len Menu Esc The integrated DDO Pro controller with a blue backlighted display and control panel of the master signal with dramatically improved definition intelligibility and presence Vocal nuances fine distinctions in reverb and other subtle effects as well as the array of individual instruments are all much more finely detailed in the mix The Multi band Limiter protects system components ensuring truest fidelity to the original signal and utm
13. tions offer very practical benefits Say you decide to deploy additional CTA 118 subwoofers for example to set up six subs and four mid high units per side In this case you can use the remaining power amp channels to drive front fills You are free to align the CTA 208 mid high units to the audience in back because the front fills cover the stage front CTALLESUb ETLL2 Dorigo i Lil CTH 1leSube CT 11 Filterpresets for ConTour Series cabinets Example ConTour Array CTA 118 SUB with CT 112 satellite system Total power 2000 W RMS CT 108 8 1 90 x CO pivoting CD horn 200 W RMS 16 ohms max SPL 128 dB CT 112 12 1 4 60 x 40 pivoting CD horn 400 W RMS 8 ohms max SPL 134 dB For more informationen about HK Audio ConTour Series please visit www hkaudio com CT 115 154 1 60 x 40 pivoting CD horn 600 W RMS 8 ohms max SPL 134 dB COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES The ConTour Array rigging frame designed for The dolly for the CTA 118 subwoofer Butterfly latches flying up to four CTA 208 mid high units comes with fasten down the bins no muss no fuss During trans all the rigging attachments built right in no other port the dolly protects the active circuitry against dirt accessories required for mounting enclosures and damage Hx CONTOUR ARRAY TH Touring flight case for 2x CTA 208 mid high units The CTA 118 SUB protective cover a padded bag for safer transport and s
14. torage The ConTour Array stacking plate provides a base for connecting subwoofer and mid high units It screws onto the M20 pole mount The variable tilt angle ad justs in 1 5 steps up to 9 max The mid high array is easily aligned by lightly rotating the stacking base plate on the subwoofer All ConTour Array rigging hardware is certified by TUV the German safety standards authority and satisfies every quality and safety requirement HK AUDIO Postfach 1509 66595 St Wendel Germany info hkaudio de e www hkaudio de International Inquiries fax 49 68 51 905 215 international hkaudio com Specifications subject to change without notice Copyright 2006 Music amp Sales GmbH e 01 2006
15. ve circuitry and perfectly matched speakers ensures uniform and transparent sound even at highest volumes EASIER TO HANDLE Setting up and tearing down a ConTour Array is easy thanks to the ingenious three point rigging system the astonishingly light weight of the selected components and the system s practical handling features Rigging frames and stacking base plates can be mounted directly no tools required The intuitive DualCurve Rigging System and the built in DuoTilt pole mount facilitate flexible adaptation to the given acoustical conditions And for a real plug and play experience the integrated controller offers preprogrammed presets for every system configuration MORE VERSATILE AND MORE LUCRATIVE Configurable in setups ranging from a two meter line array for bigger events to a compact club system the ConTour Array scales to suit the task at hand Flown stacked or deployed as a satellite system the ConTour Array adapts to the most diverse sound reinforcement situations The active ConTour Array subwoofer may also be operated in combination with ConTour Series speakers This extends the system s application range making it an excellent option for near fills side fills and drum monitoring And this versatility translates directly to optimum profitability and investment security Flown mid high array ConTour Array ground stack Active circuitry with DDO Pro controller DDO PRO
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