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1. Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 5 NOTE The high frequency driver is mounted to a molded one piece asymmetrical horn with a 90 degree pattern at the top and 40 degree at the bottom allowing full range monitor output close up or at a distance as depicted in Figure 2 Figure 2 M12 dispersion pattern The M12 is designed primarily as a performance monitor placed on the stage Its low profile design makes it suitable for a wide range of stage monitoring situations including music concerts TV broadcasts and live theater events Ergonomic rubber pocket grip handles on the portable model makes the M12 easy to lift and easy to transport In addition to traditional stage monitoring the M12 may also be permanently installed on a wall or ceiling and or used as part of a main FOH front of house sound system in houses of worship conference centers auditoria lecture halls and mounted under balconies for theaters OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The M12 can be customized for any application using the multiple option combinations detailed below R suffix HF horn molded to the right of the LF driver L suffix HF horn molded to the left of the LF driver B suffix Black paint finish with black grille and hardware W suffix White paint finish with white grille and hardware I suffix Installation version with four M10 hang points and mounting bracket P suffix Portable version with built in ergono
2. Passive position For bi amp operation one Neutrik Speakon input receives the HF output from an appropriate power amplifier 130W 160W 8 ohms and one Neutrik Speakon input receives the LF input from an appropriate power amplifier 600W 900W per channel 8 ohms In bi amp mode in order to prevent possible damage to the HF element an electronic crossover analog or digital must be used ahead of the power amplifier channels Set the electronic crossover frequency to 1 5 kHz to match the built in crossover provided for passive operation Ensure that the switch on the underside of the M12 labeled Bi amp Passive is placed in the Bi amp position For both passive and bi amp operation turn each amplifier channel up to a comfortable listening level CAUTION Operating the M12 at an excessive volume level can cause hearing damage and or permanent hearing loss Figures 6 and 7 depict the optional left and right HF configurations of the M12 This configuration choice allows the M12 to be placed virtually anywhere around the performer Figure 6 M12R with the HE horn molded to the right of the LF driver Figure 7 M1i2L with the HF horn molded to the left of the LF driver The M12 is provided with cable channels on the back and side of the loudspeaker along with clips located on the bottom of the loudspeaker to neatly hold speaker cables providing a safe and se
3. Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Always follow these basic safety precautions when using M12 loudspeakers and accessories Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions particularly those pertaining to rigging mounting hanging and electrical connections 5 Only use accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer Ae The terms CAUTION WARNING and DANGER are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to important safety considerations If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning of these terms do not proceed with installation Contact your local dealer distributor or call Community directly for assistance These terms are defined below CAUTION describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger WARNING describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage to the equipment or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity DANGER describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the equipment and or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to the user or to others in the vicinity UNPACKING AND INSPECTION The Community M12 loudspeaker is inherently rugged and packed in well designed shipping cartons It is recommended that you carefully inspect the unit after removing it from the packaging to check for any hidden
4. 1 Wall mount assembly diagram 4 M10 x 40mmHEX BOLT y 4 10mm LOCK WASHER b N 4 10mm FLAT WASHER en EE 7 LJ E Hr a S J Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 10 Ca Bag me li SS Figure 12 Ceiling mount assembly diagram 1 TE Lk et a fo SET Lo Zl k N a a ee d Oh YZ BS WD n O L qualified personnel 4 M10 x 40mm HEXBOLT 4 10mm LOCK WASHER 4 10mm FLAT WASHER WARNING The bolts used and wall material into which the M12 and mounting plate assembly is bolted must be capable of supporting the load of the enclosure to be mounted It is the responsibility of the installer to verify these items CAUTION Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified professional structural engineer approve the mounting design Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 11 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS Figure 13 Portable version M12 dimensional drawing 21 500 546 1 7 20 750 527 05 A i 10 500 266 70 l Pen T j l TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 14 Install version M
5. 12 dimensional drawing 21 500 546 1 7 20 750 527 05 t l FRONT VIEW CL DDT AT 147 64 M10 HANG E 7 2 M10 a ec POINT Y ee POINT ra N M10 HANG POINT A 10 500 266 70 r 2 750 F r y 69 85 y 2 750 69 85 17 250 438 15 11 625 295 28 RIGHT SIDE REAR VIEW LEFT SIDE Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 12 Table 2 M12 Specifications Loudspeaker Type Two way full range bass ported stage monitor Operating Range 55 Hz to 18 kHz 80 Hz to 16 kHz 2 dB Nominal 6dB 40 90 H x 70 V Beamwidth Processing LF 1 x 12 Ferrofluid cooled HF 1 x 2 exit B amp C DESS controis Bromp Passveswitch OOOO Enclosure murteyer gloss composte SSCS one Loescromaeige SSS M12 RDCASE4 roadcase for four M12 monitors Height Luzern OCO OOOO wiam 21 5 mehes 546 1 mm een OOOO weights Solos 25 4 Passive Mode Bi amp Mode 300W continuous 750W program LF same as for passive mode 49 volts RMS HF 80W continuous 160W program 110 volts momentary peak 25 volts RMS 51 volts momentary peak Recommended Power 630W to 900W 8 ohms LF same as for passive mode Amplifier HF 130W to 190W 8 ohms Sensitivity 1W 1m 97 dB SPL 100 Hz to 16 kHz 1 3 LF 99 dB SPL 100 Hz to 1600 Hz 1 3 octave bands octave bands 98 dB SPL 250 Hz to 4 kHz speech HF 106 dB SPL 2 kHz to 16 kHz 1 3 range octave bands Maximum Output 122 dB SPL 129 dB SPL p
6. Mi 2 PROFESSIONAL STAGE MONITOR Operation and Installation Manual EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE label meet all of the requirements in the EMC directive 89 336 EEC laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements Furthermore the products comply with the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30 August 1995 The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following harmonized or national standards DIN EN 55013 08 1991 DIN EN 55020 05 1995 DIN EN 55082 1 03 1993 The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon request The responsible manufacturer is the company Community Light amp Sound 333 East 5 Street Chester PA 19013 USA TEL 1 610 876 3400 FAX 1 610 874 0190 Chester PA USA December 2008 Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION nk E KKK KREE EE EE KEE E EE E EE E KKK KE Ek e 4 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ege buerg Seege ge eege 4 INTRODUCTION BEE a a E a E EEEa 5 FIGURES M12 WITH THE GR ULE REMOVED E 5 FIGURE 23 MIZ DISPERSION Ee ee ee ee eege 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES sg ngses Sweie gie ee dE RENE a MEN ae NN EENS NEE EEGEN NES Nee lee ge 6 TABLE 1 M12 STANDARD MODEL
7. S AND ACCESSORIES saxsnnncnnnannn en anes e ee ees 6 FIGURE 3 PORTABLE VERSION M12 WITH BUILT IN ERGONOMIC SIDE HANDLES ccscesceaeeceeueeeneeneeaeeueeeneeaes 7 FIGURE E SHOWN WITHOUT HANDLE S EE 7 FIGURE 5 INSTALL VERSION M12 WITH MATCHING COLOR MOUNTING PLATE FOR WALL OR CEILING ee 7 PERFORMANCE MONITORING giele SNNEEEKEN NN NEES NNN SES EAR ENNEN ER SNE SNE ENNEN ems 8 FIGURE 6 M12R WITH THE HF HORN MOLDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE LF DRIVER uueeeescccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 8 FIGURE 7 M12L WITH THE HF HORN MOLDED TO THE LEFT OF THE LF DRIVER uusceeeseeccceneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 8 FIGURE 8 M12 EE 9 FIGURE 9 MULTIPLE M12 S RUNNING FROM THE SAME AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 9 PERMANENT INSTALLATION ceisiodd anaa aa Ea aaea 10 FIGURE 10 M12 WALL CEILING MOUNTING DATE NNN ENNEN KENNEN ENNEN ENN NENNEN 10 FIGURE AL WALL MOUNT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM E 10 FIGURE 12 CEILING MOUNT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM EE 11 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS sek E KKK KEE EE EE KEE E EE EE EE KEEN 12 TABLE EE ehre 13 RECOMMENDED DSP SETTINGS agesggas zseuueiege geg dESRENSN ege EES CNR EEN NR ee Sa LA WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE eeeee ek KREE KKK KEE EE EE EE E EK KEE KEE LA TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY LIMITED VALID IN THE USA ONLY sasonidanitundtoniconiianhtanitnndtoatonniankianune 14 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE EE 15 WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE FOR COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE USA cccceeeee seen eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Community M12 Installation Operation Manual
8. T INSTALLATION The install version of the M12 can be used anywhere a conventional 12 inch two way loudspeaker would be used It can also be used in many applications where a conventional loudspeaker would not be appropriate such as overhead or under balcony in a theater conference rooms and distributed systems The M12 install version is provided with a mounting bracket plate and four M10 hanging points Connect the mounting bracket to the M12 using the four provided 40mm hex bolts 10mm lock washers and 10mm flat washers The entire assembly can then be mounted to a flat surface The OmniMount bolt pattern on the back of the bracket is drilled out at the center of gravity for safe and secure mounting Fiqure 10 M12 wall ceiling mountin late Note 1 OmniMount 120 bolt pattern is located at the center of gravity No hardware is provided to attach the M12 and bracket assembly to the mounting surface Such hardware must be supplied by the installer and should be sized and rated for the weight load of the enclosure The installer is solely responsible for determining if all rigging components that are used to mount or suspend the enclosure are adequately sized and rated and if the structure they are mounted or suspended from is capable of safely supporting the aggregate weight load It is always the installer s responsibility to insure that the combined weight load does not exceed the Working Load Limit of any one rigging fitting Figure 1
9. cure cable route to the locking Neutrik NL4 connectors This combination of routing and clips allows the loudspeaker to rest flat on the floor for a lower profile on stage Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 8 Figure 8 M12 Cable Clips 4 CABLECLIPS gel O ii ff O N l i M12 BOTTOM VIEW The M12 loudspeaker can be configured in multiples running from the same amplifier channel When connecting multiple M12 s to the same amplifier channel connect the first M12 directly from the amplifier using 2 conductor rubber jacketed loudspeaker cable with a Neutrik NL4 connector Each M12 has two 2 NL4 jacks Connect the second M12 to the first by daisy chaining it to the first M12 Since the M12 is a nominal 8 ohm loudspeaker connecting two 2 in this way creates a 4 ohm load across the amplifier as shown in the top part of Figure 9 If desired a third M12 can be added the same way as shown in the lower part of Figure 9 For best results use either 14 AWG or 12 AWG loudspeaker cable Figure 9 Multiple M12 s running from the same amplifier channel FRONT OF STAGE FRONT OF STAGE CAUTION Adding a third M12 as shown in Figure 9 will create a 2 ohm load on the amplifier Please refer to the owner s manual of the amplifier before connecting a third M12 to ensure that the amplifier will support 2 ohm operation Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 9 PERMANEN
10. damage due to possible shipping incidents CAUTION When unpacking and handling an M12 be careful not to scratch or scrape the black paint on the perforated metal grille The finish on the grille protects the steel from corrosion and any scratches or scrapes that remove the finish leave the steel exposed to corrosion Please note that once the shipment has left Community or the dealer the responsibility for damage is borne by the freight company If there is damage you must file a claim directly with the freight company Each carrier has its own set of rules and regulations with their own unique forms to fill out You are responsible for contacting the freight company immediately if you discover shipping damage Save the carton with all shipping materials in the event you need to ship the unit in order to avoid damage claims being denied due to the lack of proper packaging The Community dealer and the factory will try to help in any way possible however please remember it is up to the party receiving the shipment to file the claim The shipment is packed with the following 1 M12 loudspeaker 1 Owner s manual 1 Warranty card M12 install version also includes 1 Mounting plate 4 2 inch diameter rubber washers 4 10mm 40mm length hex head bolts 4 10mm flat washers 4 10mm lock washers Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 4 COMMUNITY M12 MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Community M12 m
11. eak 124 dB SPL 131 dB SPL peak Nominal Impedance 8 ohms LF 8 ohms HF 8 ohms Minimum Impedance 5 3 ohms 1 9 kHz N A Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 13 RECOMMENDED DSP SETTINGS M12 Bi amp LF High Pass Filter Butterworth 24 dB Oct 50 Hz Varies based on the full range system used Low Pass Filter Butterworth 24 dB Oct 1560 Hz Varies based on the full range system used Filter Type PEQ1 PEQ2 PEQ3 PEQ4 116 Hz 480 Hz 800 Hz 1280 Hz Q 2 4 Oct 5 5 Oct M12 Bi amp HF High Pass Filter Butterworth 24 dB Oct 1520 Hz Varies based on the full range system used Delay 167us Q 2 Oct Oct 0 33 Oct M12 Passive High Pass Filter Butterworth 24 dB Oct 50 Hz Varies based on the full range system used Filter Type PEQ1 PEQ2 PEQ3 2800 Hz 4300 Hz 10 8 kHz 3dB 3 dB Qo WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE Transferable Warranty Limited Valid in the USA Only Community M12 monitor loudspeakers are warranted in the USA to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years as determined by one of the following two methods whichever is longer Starting from the date of retail purchase as noted on the sales receipt from an authorized Community dealer OR Starting from the date of manufacture determined by the serial number if the sales receipt is not available This warranty applies to the product theref
12. h the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the left of the M12L WI LF driver four M10 hang points white finish and matching white wall ceiling mounting plate included no handles Black ATA Case to hold two single M12 stage monitors with four recessed M12 RDCASE2 latches eight recessed handles accessory compartment and 4 inch casters 30 H x 30 W x 30 D Black ATA Case to hold four single M12 stage monitors with four recessed M12 RDCASE4 latches eight recessed handles accessory compartment and 4 inch casters 30 5 H x 47 5 W x 30 D NOTE Standard portable versions of the M12 include built in handles while install versions include mounting points and a wall ceiling mounting plate The M12 monitor may also be custom ordered in any variety with or without handles and or mounting points Please contact the factory for more information Figure 3 Portable version M12 with built in ergonomic side handles Figure 4 M12 shown without handles Figure 5 Install version M12 with matching color mountin late for wall or ceiling mountin Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 7 PERFORMANCE MONITORING Place the M12 on a flat surface For full range operation connect the M12 to one channel of a power amplifier 600W 900W per channel 8 ohms using an appropriate cable wired with a Neutrik NL4 connector Ensure that the switch on the underside of the M12 labeled Bi amp Passive is placed in the
13. horized Field Service Station For factory service please call 610 876 3400 for a Return Authorization R A number before shipping The following information must be included in the package 1 Owner s complete name daytime phone number return street address and return authorization number 2 The serial number of the product being returned and a copy of the retail sales receipt if possible 3 A complete description of the problem s experienced including a brief description of how the equipment is being used and with what brand model and output power of amplifier Upon receipt the service center will determine if the problem is covered under warranty If covered under this warranty the product will be repaired or replaced at Community s option and returned to the owner freight prepaid If the problem is not covered under this warranty the owner will be notified of the problem with an estimate of the repair costs Consequential and Incidental Damages Community shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages including without limitation injury to persons property or loss of use Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply This Community warranty is not extended by the length of time which an owner is deprived of the use of the product Repairs and replacement parts provided under the terms of this warrant
14. mic handles Road cases for two and four M12 monitors are available as optional accessories Table 1 lists a summary of the available M12 models and accessories Table 1 M12 Standard Models and Accessories Part Number Description eee M12R BP Portable version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the right of the LF driver black finish two handles M12R WP Portable version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the right of the LF driver white finish two handles Install version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the right of the M12R BI LF driver four M10 hang points black finish and matching black wall ceiling mounting plate included no handles Install version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the right of the M12R WI LF driver four M10 hang points white finish and matching white wall ceiling mounting plate included no handles M12L BP Portable version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the left of the LF driver black finish two handles M12L WP Portable version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the left of the LF driver white finish two handles Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 6 Install version M12 with the HF horn molded into the faceplate to the left of the M12L BI LF driver four M10 hang points black finish and matching black wall ceiling mounting plate included no handles Install version M12 wit
15. olded channels and cable clips allow speaker cables to be routed through the sides and the bottom of the enclosure and the dual Neutrik NL4 connectors are tucked safely away in a pocket beneath the enclosure The M12 features a high powered 12 inch woofer and a 2 inch exit wide band high frequency driver which are mounted to a molded one piece asymmetrical horn with a 90 degree dispersal pattern at the top and 40 degree dispersal pattern at the bottom This unique horn design allows the M12 to operate at full range output and be equally effective up close or at a distance The M12 can be ordered with the HF horn mounted either to the left or right of the woofer allowing for mirrored pairs The M12 offers numerous features and advances in technology Some of these include Low profile design high style exterior with small footprint Unique asymmetrical 40 90 x 70 coverage pattern Multilayer glass composite construction Ergonomic rubber pocket grip handles Non reflective exterior with matching heavy duty non reflective grille High powered 12 inch woofer 2 inch exit wide band compression driver on an asymmetrical horn Switchable bi amp passive configuration with well protected dual NL4 connectors Available in black or white finishes with mirror right or left horn configurations Optional installation models available with M10 hang points and wall ceiling mounting plate included Five year warranty Figure 1 M12 with the grille removed
16. onitor We are confident you ll agree it is an innovative combination of performance monitor and permanent installation cabinet We are gratified you have chosen Community and we will continue to do our best to live up to the reputation we have earned In order for you to get the most from your Community purchase we recommend that you take a few minutes and read this manual thoroughly We have included a great deal of useful information to help you get the best possible performance from the M12 monitor After you have read the manual please keep it accessible so that you can refer to it easily This manual contains information for the proper setup and operation of the M12 loudspeaker which can be used as a professional stage monitor or permanently installed Every effort has been made to insure that the information contained in this manual was complete and accurate at the time of printing However due to ongoing technical advances changes or modifications may have occurred that are not covered in this manual INTRODUCTION The Community M12 is a two way full range bass ported performance loudspeaker Its low profile exterior occupies a very small footprint making it an ideal choice for stage monitors The rugged multilayer glass composite construction stainless steel grille and an abrasion resistant non reflective finish make the M12 an excellent choice for high ambient light scenarios such as TV broadcasts and live stage events Specially m
17. ore the remainder of the warranty period will be automatically transferred to any subsequent owner This warranty applies only to failure of a Community loudspeaker caused by defects in materials and workmanship during the stated warranty period It does not apply to a unit that has been subjected to abuse accident modification improper handling installation or repairs made without factory authorization or by anyone other than authorized Community Field Service Stations This warranty is void if the serial number has been defaced altered or removed Products covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced at the option of Community without charge for materials or labor provided all the terms of this warranty have been met Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 14 Obtaining Warranty Service Warranty service may be obtained from the factory or from an authorized Field Service Station To obtain factory or field warranty service for products purchased in the United States return the product for inspection to the address below freight prepaid in the original packaging If the original packaging is not available call or write Community Warranty Service to obtain proper packaging materials or hand carry the product to the nearest Field Service Station Factory Service Center Community Warranty Service 333 East Fifth Street Chester PA 19013 4511 USA Field Service Station Call 610 876 3400 for the nearest Aut
18. y shall carry only the remaining portion of the warranty Community reserves the right to change the design of any product from time to time without notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in products previously manufactured While this warranty gives specific legal rights there may also be other rights that vary from state to state No action to enforce this warranty shall be permitted ninety days after expiration of the warranty period Warranty Information and Service for Countries Other Than the USA To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations for countries other than the United States of America contact the authorized Community Distributor for your specific country or region Community M12 Installation Operation Manual Page 15 Community Community Professional Loudspeakers 333 East Fifth Street Chester PA 19013 4511 USA Tel 1 610 876 3400 Fax 1 610 874 0190 www communitypro com 2008 All Rights Reserved 20081222

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