AXM 12A - Dynacord
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1. Figure 11 3 Application with two PowerSub 212 powered subwoofers Set the menu item Function to MAIN PA as the AXM 12As are connected to the MID HIGH outputs of the subwoofers Figure 11 4 Application with two A 118A powered subwoofers Set the menu item Function to TOP SUB as the AXM 12As are connected to the LINK OUTPUTs of the subwoofers Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Robert Bosch Ring 5 85630 Grasbrunn Germany www dynacord com Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 20142. the selected factory user setting number e g U1 and input level meters for all three audio inputs If the setting was edited an E Edited is indicated next to the setting number Next to the current input level the level meters IN1 IN2 and IN3 indicate PK Peak if the signal level of an audio input reaches 6 dB below the maximum input level or LIMIT if the limiter of the integrated power amplifier is active 6 2 2 The level meters IN1 or IN 2 indicate P if the corresponding input s phantom power is activated The level meter IN3 indicates 5 Stereo if the menu item MIX OUT is set to R see Menu page 12 Menu In the menu the MENU ENTER rotary encoder is used for navigation and for selecting and editing parameters Turn the MENU ENTER rotary encoder to the left or to the right to move the cursor in the menu Press the MENU ENTER rotary encoder to select or execute the highlighted menu item If a menu entry was highlighted the corresponding dialog is opened If a parameter was highlighted the value is shown in inverse font and can be edited by turning the MENU ENTER rotary encoder Press the MENU ENTER rotary encoder again to apply the edited parameter value Menu item Default Range Description Exit This menu item is used to return to the home screen Function Monitori Monitor1 2 3 This menu item is used to select the GuitarCab function the AXM 12A is used for The type MAIN P
3. 4 PARAMETER gt 0 E MENU ENTER MIX OUT THRU Vocal Microphone INPUT 2 MIC LINE 3 MIX OUT A PARAMETER gt 0 MENU ENTER THRU s 3 o 40 dB w INPUT 2 MIC LINE UNE 11 12 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE Ge 5 19 MASTER A OUTPUTS OUTPUTS Figure 11 1 Monitor application with two AXM 12A connected to a CMS mixer MASTER B 3 FOOTSW PHONES 9 Vocal CD MP3 Microphone Player E O INPUTS MIX our Figure 11 2 Tripod application with stereo playback plus microphone Set the menu item MIX OUT of the left AXM 12A to R so the left L signal is played only from the left AXM 124A The right R signal is output via MIX OUT and is played from the right AXM 12A The microphone signal is played by both speakers N EN EE ES N 1
4. Description This menu item is used to select which signal of INPUT 3 AUX IN should be output at MIX OUT and which signal should be delivered by the loudspeaker L R The left and right signals of INPUT 3 are summed The sum is output at MIX OUT and is delivered by the loudspeaker R Only the right signal of INPUT 3 is output at MIX OUT The loudspeaker will deliver only the left signal Please refer to section System examples page 26 for different MIX OUT applications This menu item is used to delay the output signal e g to compensate for differences in distance among individual loudspeakers This menu item is used to configure the LCD screen to dim after a certain time of inactivity To exit dimmed mode the encoder has to be pressed This menu item is used to set the brightness of the LCD screen in dimmed mode This menu item is used to increase or decrease the visibility of the LCD screen Allows loading one of 6 factory or 5 user settings Five user memories are available to save the current settings A name can be assigned to each user setting This menu item is used to revert the loudspeaker to the original factory default settings All user settings will be deleted This menu item provides information about the system model and the firmware version This menu item is used to return to the home screen 6 2 3 Functions This section describes the functions factory presets of the AXM 12A tha
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6. 1 INPUT 2 MIC LINE MIC LINE Electronically balanced INPUT 1 2 MIC LINE for the connection of a line level signal source such as mixer etc or a microphone Phantom power can be enabled see menu item Phantom 1 or 2 in section Menu page 12 if a condenser microphone is being used Establishing a connection is possible via TRS or XLR type plugs Whenever possible balanced signal feed is always preferable to guard against potential noise or HF interference 5 2 2 Aux input INPUT 3 AUX IN 6 Ke Stereo unbalanced RCA type INPUT 3 AUX IN for connecting sources such as CD players or MP3 players See menu item MIX OUT link in section Menu page 12 how this input can be used 5 3 Audio outputs 5 3 1 Thru output THRU The THRU output socket is connected in parallel to INPUT 1 it is used for carrying through the pre fader input signal to additional powered loudspeaker or subwoofer 5 3 2 Mix output MIX OUT The post fader audio signals of INPUT 1 INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 are mixed and passed to MIX OUT The ratio of the input signals changes when the level controls INPUT 1 2 or 3 are adjusted This feature allows the loudspeaker to act as a basic three channel mixer that can send the mix to another loudspeaker via the MIX OUT socket This output is laid out in GND SENSING technology a special pin assignment of the output socket offering all advantages of the balanced signal transmission but lets you also c
7. 7 45 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz Preset Monitor 1 Figure 10 2 Frequency response preset Monitor 1 18 Mar 14 02 07 User manual Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Directivity 10 3 Horizontal directivity Figure 10 3 Horizontal directivity plot Vertical directivity AXM 12A deg vertical angle 1 3 oct smoothed Level dB 180 180 200 500 1k 2k 5k Figure 10 4 Vertical directivity plot 10 4 Dimensions 414 mm 16 3 1 409 mm 16 11 T e e En EG EN Ex me me m Ex Tz 00000800086 9 9 x 1 WAZA I LI Lj FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW 484 mm 19 11 78 436 mm 17 21 SIDE RIGHT SIDE LEFT 8 8 d 3 5 cun 1 T 5 p cs 5 2 is 8 of 0 8 02 1 SECO TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW 11 11 1 Appendices System examples
8. be carried out immediately following any damage such as damage to the mains cable or plug if fluid or any object enters the device if the device has been used in rain or become wet or if the device has been dropped or no longer works correctly 14 Please ensure that no dripping water or spray can penetrate the inside of the device Do not place any objects filled with fluids such as vases or drinking vessels on top of the device 15 To ensure the device is completely free of voltage unplug the device from the power supply 16 When installing the device ensure that the plug is freely accessible 17 Do not place any sources of open flame such as lit candles on top of the device 18 This PROTECTION CLASS device must be connected to a MAINS socket with a safety ground connection Caution Use only manufacturer approved carts stands brackets or tables that you acquired together with the device When using carts to move the device make sure the transported equipment and the cart itself cannot tip over or cause injury or material damage IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Caution This service information is for use by qualified service personnel only To avoid the risk of electric shock do not perform any maintenance work that is not described in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Have all service work and repairs performed by a trained customer service technician 1 Repair work on the devi
9. the connection and mixing of three individual audio signal sources INPUT 1 MIC LINE INPUT 2 MIC LINE INPUT 3 AUX IN Turn the MENU ENTER rotary encoder to set the level setting indicated in the home screen to O dB MIC LINE 1 Before connecting an audio signal source turn the INPUT 1 2 control all the way down counterclockwise 2 Connect a microphone via XLR type cable or a line level audio signal source e g mixer keyboard etc via a 0 25 inch jack plug to a MIC LINE input of the AXM 12A 3 Switch on the audio source or switch the microphone on and speak into the mic 4 Slowly increase the setting of the INPUT 1 2 control until the desired volume is achieved Caution Too high level setting can result in acoustic feedback Therefore be careful when turning the INPUT 1 2 control 5 The Hi Mid and Lo menu items let you match the sound according to acoustical conditions Again be sure to keep the feedback threshold in mind Whenever you notice feedback noise after making a certain change decrease the setting of the control that you have just used by a little bit Alternatively you can activate the feedback filter please refer to sections Menu page 12 and Avoid acoustical feedback page 16 AUX IN 1 Before connecting an audio signal source always turn the INPUT 3 control all the way down counterclockwise 2 Connect an audio signal source e g CD MP 3 Player to the AXM 12A s AUX IN using an RCA jack
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11. A TOP of sound the loudspeaker will deliver is SUB adjusted accordingly Please refer to section Functions page 14 for details Hi EQ 0 dB 10 10 dB This menu item is used to configure the high frequencies of sound Mid Gain 0 dB 10 10 dB This menu item is used to set the gain of the Mid peak filter Mid Freq 1000 Hz 70 12000 Hz This menu item is used to set the center frequency of the Mid peak filter Lo EQ 0 dB 10 10 dB This menu item is used to configure the low frequencies of sound LoCut Off Off 50 200 Hz This menu item is used to configure the Low cut filter The Low cut filter passes high frequencies and stops low frequencies Feedback Off Off 70 10000 This menu item is used to configure the Hz Feedback filter The Feedback filter is a very narrow banded notch filter which is only active in a range that is extremely susceptible for acoustical feedback Please refer to section Avoid acoustical feedback page 16 how to use the Feedback filter Phantom 10r2 Off Off On The Phantom 1 or 2 menu is for activating phantom power 15 V of audio INPUT 1 or 2 whenever a suitable condenser microphone is being used Menu item MIX OUT Delay Dim Time Dim Bright Contrast Load Settings Save Settings Factory Reset Info Exit Table 6 1 LCD menu Default L R Off 30 sec 50 Range L R R Off 0 1 100 0 m 10 60 5 0 100 10 10 F1 F6 U1 U5 U1 U5
12. AXM en User manual DYNACORD GERMAN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE Table of contents 5 2 1 5 2 2 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 2 3 2 1 81 8 2 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 11 11 1 Safety Quick overview Shipping contents and warranty Product overview Installation Floor monitor Tripod Connection Mains input MAINS IN Audio inputs Microphone line input Aux input Audio outputs Thru output Mix output Configuration Audio level Display Home screen Menu Functions Operation Quickstart Troubleshooting Avoid acoustical feedback Replace a blown fuse Maintenance Technical data Block diagram Frequency response Directivity Dimensions Appendices System examples O O Oo 80 OIN D hh PAP RP RP BP M EB NO NINO O 0 GG PD OW DOA MOO Safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQU DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK GROUNDING OF THE CENTRE PIN OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED Danger The lightning symbol inside a triangle notifies the user of high voltage uninsulated lines and contacts inside the devices that could result in fatal electrocut
13. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices you should use the return and collection systems put in place in the country concerned Quick overview Your AXM 12 is designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away Follow the steps on the next few pages to set up your AXM 12A Caution Read all the instructions in this document and the safety notes starting on page 4 before you plug your AXM 12A into a power outlet 2 1 Shipping contents and warranty Quantity 1 1 1 1 Warranty Component AXM 12A Power cord User manual Important safety instructions For information regarding the warranty see www dynacord com Product overview I 4 DYNACORD AXM 12A o 9 Number Description 1 Operation and connection panel 2 Bar carry handle 3 Recessed grip 4 Pole mount adaptor O1 Bottom rubber feet 6 Protective bumper 4 2 Installation Floor monitor When using the DYNACORD AXM 12 as a floor monitor make sure to Place the speaker on a level stable surface that is solid and secure Route cables so that performers production crew and audience members will not trip over the cables Secure cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible Tripod The AXM 12A loudspeaker includes a 35 mm 1 3 8 in stand mount to all
14. ce must comply with the safety standards specified in EN 60065 VDE 0860 2 Amains isolating transformer must be used during any work for which the opened device is connected to and operated with mains voltage 3 The device must be free of any voltage before performing any alterations with upgrade sets switching the mains voltage or performing any other modifications 4 The minimum distance between voltage carrying parts and metal parts that can be touched such as the metal housing or between mains poles is 3 mm and must be observed at all times 5 The minimum distance between voltage carrying parts and circuit parts that are not connected to the mains secondary is 6 mm and must be observed at all times 6 Special components that are marked with the safety symbol in the circuit diagram note must only be replaced with original parts 7T Unauthorized changes to the circuitry are prohibited 8 The protective measures issued by the relevant trade organizations and applicable at the place of repair must be observed This includes the properties and configuration of the workplace 9 Observe the guidelines with respect to handling MOS components Danger SAFETY COMPONENT MUST BE REPLACED BY ORIGINAL PART Old electrical and electronic appliances Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and sent for environmentally compatible recycling in accordance with the European Waste
15. erefore you have to perform the following steps 1 Increase the INPUT 1 2 level until the limit is reached where feedback starts The slightly hovering sound that you hear is generated by the system itself 2 Select the menu item Feedback by default the feedback filter is deactivated Off 3 Turn the MENU ENTER rotary encoder to activate the feedback filter and set the filter to the frequency where the sound disappears The feedback filter attenuates the level of the corresponding frequency band by about 10 dB Since the filtered band is extremely narrow an alteration in the sound of your monitor system is hardly audible Caution Please be extremely careful in driving the system just below the feedback limit Careless operation resulting in feedback noise at high SPL can cause severe damage to your speaker systems and even more important the human ear 8 2 Replace a blown fuse First turn off the power of the unit and pull the mains plug Then open the cover next to the mains socket to replace the blown fuse Only use following fuse type 5x20 mm 250V 4 A Figure 8 1 Open the fuse cover using a screw driver Warning Never install a fuse larger than what the circuit was designed to be protected with Maintenance The AXM 12A does not require any maintenance 10 Technical data Description Maximum amplifier output capability IHF A Low amplifier power Mid high amp
16. ion if touched Warning An exclamation mark inside a triangle refers the user to important operating and service instructions in the documentation for the equipment Read these safety notes Keep these safety notes in a safe place Heed all warnings Observe all instructions Do not operate the device in close proximity to water Use only a dry cloth to clean the unit Do not cover any ventilation slots Always refer to the manufacturer s instructions when Nr c mp installing the device Do not install the device close to heaters ovens or other heat sources 9 Note The device must only be operated via the mains power supply with a safety ground connector Do not disable the safety ground connection function of the supplied power cable If the plug of the supplied cable does not fit your mains socket please contact your electrician 10 Ensure that it is not possible to stand on the mains cable Take precautions to ensure the mains cable cannot become crushed particularly near the device connector and mains plug 11 Only use accessories extensions for the device that have been approved by the manufacturer 12 Unplug the device if there is risk of lightning strike or in the event of long periods of inactivity However this does not apply if the device is to be used as part of an evacuation system 13 Have all service work and repairs performed by a trained customer service technician only Service work must
17. lifier power Maximum SPL 1 meter Frequency range 10 dB Coverage angle nominal Crossover frequency Transducer Audio sockets Inputs Outputs Equalization Low shelving filter Mid peak filter High shelving filter Filter Low cut filter Feedback filter Master delay Settings Display AC power input AC power consumption Cooling Safety class Operating temperature Product dimensions Width x Height x Depth Powered monitor speaker for multifunctional applications 520W 360 W IHF A 260 W RMS 160 W IHF A 75 W RMS 128 dB calc 50 20000 Hz 90 horizontal x 90 vertical 1 6 kHz DCX 12300 12 inch 1 75 inch 2 way coaxial transducer with lightweight neodymium compression driver 2 x Mono XLR Jack socket MIC LINE switchable phantom power 15 V 1 x Stereo RCA AUX IN 1 x XLR THRU parallel to MIC LINE 1 1 x XLR MIX OUT 10 dB 60 Hz 10 dB 70 12000 Hz 10 08 12 kHz f 50 200 Hz 12 dB oct 70 10000 Hz Notch 10 dB 0 100 6 factory presets 5 user settings Blue backlit LC display dimmable 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 8 0 5 A Passive 0 C to 40 C 414 x 339 x 484 mm 20 en Technical data AXM 12A Net weight 14 9 kg Shipping weight 18 4 kg Enclosure material 15 mm birch plywood Enclosure finish Heavy duty structured lacquer Color Black RAL 9005 jet black Grille Powder coated steel acoustic foam Pole mount adaptor
18. onnect monaural plugs without a problem 6 2 6 2 1 Configuration Audio level 30 3 30 0 6 6 6 6 6 an 10 AD 10 12 6 30 30 30 dB 10 o0 40 dB oo 40 dB INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 MIC LINE MIC LINE AUX IN The controls INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 allow adjusting a MIC LINE input s sensitivity These controls let you optimally adjust the incoming signals to the internal operation level The INPUT 3 control is for matching the incoming line level signal of the RCA input AUX IN to the operating level of the AXM 12A Display PARAMETER Level 2dB INT IN2 a IN3 M MENU ENTER Home screen The home screen appears a few seconds after switching the AXM 12A on Control Turn the MENU ENTER rotary encoder to edit the level setting or press the MENU ENTER rotary encoder to enter the menu see Menu page 12 Dimmed mode In the menu you can set the dimmer off time of the display After the time has elapsed without any operation of the MENU ENTER rotary encoder the display will enter the dimmed mode In dimmed mode the display brightness will be reduced to the value Dim Bright as set in the menu Editing level settings by turning the MENU ENTER rotary encoder is locked in dimmed mode to avoid accidental volume change Press the MENU ENTER rotary encoder once to exit the dimmed mode Indications The home screen indicates the current level setting e g 2dB
19. ow mounting on tripod stands or above a subwoofer Make sure to Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker Check that the speaker stand is placed on a flat stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of the stand Do not try to make the stand taller and compromise its structural integrity Route cables and position the stand so that performers production crew and audience members will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over Secure cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single speaker Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the stand ask another person to help you place it Connection 5 1 Mains input MAINS IN 0 1 1 MAINS IN The device receives its power supply via the MAINS IN socket Only the provided power cord may be used Connect the device only to a mains network which corresponds to the requirements indicated on the type plate The power switch allows for switching the power ON or OFF The LCD screen lights up when the power is turned ON 5 2 Audio inputs Caution High sound level Before making any connections or disconnections make sure to set the corresponding level controls in the fully counterclockwise position 5 2 1 Microphone line input INPUT
20. t you can select in the menu Preset number Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Name Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 GuitarCab MAIN PA TOP SUB Description Intended for use as a floor monitor with a flat frequency response Intended for use as a floor monitor in a very noisy environment Certain frequencies are enhanced to help the vocals or other lead instruments to cut through the mix Intended for use in a dual twin setup If you use two AXM 12A in front of you acoustical coupling effects lead to a nonlinear frequency response These coupling effects are compensated by this preset Intended for use as a guitar monitor With a built in speaker simulation which emulates a 4 x 12 inch cabinet you can connect your guitar amp multi effects processor directly to the AXM 124A Select this function if the AXM 124A is used as a full range PA speaker Activates a high pass filter when the AXM 124A is used as PA speaker together with a powered subwoofer Operation Quickstart Caution Extremely high acoustic output Before switching the AXM 12A s power on make sure to set the level controls in their fully counterclockwise position Otherwise this could result in extremely high acoustic output especially when the connected audio source is already playing It is particularly dangerous when a microphone is connected because of the possibility of acoustic feedback The input section of the AXM 12A allows
21. type cable 3 Switch on the audio source and then slowly increase the setting of the INPUT 3 control until the desired volume is achieved 4 The Hi Mid and Lo menu items let you match the sound according to acoustical conditions Troubleshooting 8 1 Avoid acoustical feedback Several circumstances and conditions have an influence on how sensitive or insensitive your system is for acoustical feedback The following notes are meant to assist you in avoiding feedback and you should take them into consideration even before you activate the feedback filter Best practice for avoiding feedback 1 Do not position the main speaker systems behind the microphones 2 Switch off all microphones that are not in use 3 Consider the microphones different polar patterns and characteristics when placing the monitor speakers 4 Do not turn up the monitor system s volume higher than actually necessary 5 Try to avoid extensive equalization on channels that you want to include in your monitor mix 6 Keep in mind that a microphone behaves differently when somebody stands right in front of it 7 Position the microphones as directly as possible to the sound source Using the feedback filter If you still have the feeling that the monitor system s acoustic output is not sufficient after considering the above mentioned precautions you can use the feedback filter to mute the frequency that tends to generate feedback the most Th
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