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TEMP 

Display the temperature of the each amp module.

This sub menu don’t exit automatically so the temperature can stay on display led screen 
all the time.

INFO 

Display the model, library name Serial mode and mac address.

XLR2 

Select the input mode of IN2. It could be AES (by default) but also analog.

DIAG 

To be implemented 

4.2 PRESET SELECTION

The custom DFM Audiofocus DSP on board of ARES12 take care of the coupling (low end 
re enforcement goes up with cabinets number) and distance (high end loss with 
increasing distance).

Warning: ARES12 user have to select the right preset. ARES12 won’t change it itself. 

User also have to select the right preset whenever doing Easefocus prediction. The 
presets corrections will be integrated in the simulation. 

Please refer to Easefocus guide or our Easefocus quick start guide for more information. 

Every preset name have the box count and the distance in their file name.

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AUDIOFOCUS ARES12

USER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for ARES12

Page 1: ...AUDIOFOCUS ARES12 PRELIMINARY USER S MANUAL V1 0 Page sur 1 14 AUDIOFOCUS ARES12 USER S MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ... INTRODUCTION 3 2 ARES12 3 3 LOW END 3 4 HARDWARE AND COVER 4 SETUP 4 1 LED DISPLAY 4 2 PRESET SELECTION 4 3 NETWORKING 4 4 FLOOR AND RIGGING 4 5 WIRING 4 6 TIME ALIGNEMENT 4 7 SET DOWN 4 8 MAINTENANCE 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6 CONTACT AND LINK Page sur 3 14 AUDIOFOCUS ARES12 USER S MANUAL ...

Page 4: ...2002 A1 2003 A2 2005 EN61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 EN61000 3 2 2295 A1 2001 A2 2005 Ing Xavier Marchal Audiofocus R D Manager Maximum load have been tested and approved by Vinçotte s a CERTEST Products 2 2 HANDLING Keep the device away from moisture AF is not responsible for third party material use for example foot lift 2 3 SOUND LEVEL Ares12 can deliver high sound pressure level that could damage ear...

Page 5: ...ile units in your professional sound reinforcement inventory 3 2 ARES12 ARES12 is a three way speaker dual 12 eight 3 with two 1 driver line array system is suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications from medium to large scale concerts or theatres where sound quality is crucial ARES12 is a real line source respecting all WST criterias ARES12 in a Plug Play version with manufactu...

Page 6: ...ience The ARES12 transport cover and dolly protect the system while transport and help rigging The ARES12 cover protect the system from direct rain an direct sunlight Ambient temperature and amplifier temperature are related but not the same amplifier start limiting at 75 c The moving cover protect the system against dust and moisture and small chock The ARES12 head flight case protects the system...

Page 7: ...ller input AESOP I O and link for AFnetwork management and Dante IO if Dante option chosen Knob one turn and push all function encoder LED display menu and information The one knob push and turn is an easy way to navigated thru menu and select parameters Pushing it will give access to MAIN MENU which display different sub menu Turn knobs and push a second time to enter the displayed sub menu parame...

Page 8: ...go to 4 2 preset selection for information on choosing the right preset Turn the knobs till the right name is display than push the knobs to recall the preset The firmware go back to main screen automatically SET IP Change the IP address of the amplifier This is related to the AF network manager software our dedicate software remote control of the amplifier with computer Turning the knobs change t...

Page 9: ...board of ARES12 take care of the coupling low end re enforcement goes up with cabinets number and distance high end loss with increasing distance Warning ARES12 user have to select the right preset ARES12 won t change it itself User also have to select the right preset whenever doing Easefocus prediction The presets corrections will be integrated in the simulation Please refer to Easefocus guide o...

Page 10: ...16 12 cabinets Preset 17 to 20 16 cabinets Preset 21 to 24 24 cabinets On each group there are 4 different distance bank regards to the distance from speaker to audience 8 to 16m 16 to 32m 32 to 64m 64 to more delays stacks are recommended for more than 100m Page sur 10 14 AUDIOFOCUS ARES12 USER S MANUAL Preset Number Distance Number of cabinets ...

Page 11: ...h AF network manager AESOP and Dante option at the same time 4 4 FLOOR AND RIGGING The ARES12 dolly will guaranty an easy moving of the system The dolly is suitable for floor position stadium configuration Extend and lock the 4 feet to ensure stability Lock the wheels Please refer to the rigging manual for complete rigging instructions 4 5 WIRING AUDIOFOCUS power and signal cables with the appropr...

Page 12: ...NANCE Remove the cover if any liquid hit it let it dry If you need to clean it use no agressive product for synthetic material You want to have regular check of the general aspect of the cabinet Wood paint part can be clean with maintenance furniture product metal part with a microfiber Audiofocus preset upgrade is available on every speaker thru AF Manager software with a RJ45 connection See AUDI...

Page 13: ...1 steps 10 to 14 steering 1 steps Inputs Analog AES Dante in option DSP treatment Shark 96 kHz possibility of beam steering Interface Oled display 24 presets easy to use Dimensions h x w x d 370 x 1170 x 620 mm including pins Weight 62 kg bi amped 65 5 kg active Finish High resistant Polyurea coating Materiel First grade birch plywood 15 24 mm Compatible AF management software DSP network Shooting...

Page 14: ...6 CONTACT AND LINK www audiofocus eu info audiofocus eu www facebook com AudiofocusPage www facebook com groups AUDIOFOCUS Page sur 14 14 AUDIOFOCUS ARES12 USER S MANUAL ...

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