Axiom AX8000 NEO, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The AX800A NEO has been developed with total optimization of the speaker components in mind – from the lightweight woofer
cone materials with neodymium magnetic core structure through to the titanium diaphragm used in the high frequency compression
driver with neodymium magnetic core. They’ve been developed in close cooperation with our supply partners, who act in many
ways as an extension of our R&D acoustics team.
Housing two eight-inch low frequency neodymium drivers, which are transmission line back-loaded for a significant reduction in
low range frequencies at the rear of the speaker, the AX800A NEO delivers natural cardioid behaviour and therefore clean mid-bass
reproduction. This is especially important in preventing the “boxy” mid-bass sound commonly obtained from regular bass-reflex
enclosures, or the build up of excessive low-mid frequencies behind an array and on stage that can be annoying for performers.
For completing the system the HF structure uses a 1.4-inch titanium diaphragm compression neodymium driver loaded by an
acoustic transmission line waveguide providing natural sounding high frequencies. The components are arranged in a very compact
WTW driver configuration, which lends itself to correct line array behaviour, providing wide and even horizontal coverage of any
venue or audience space.
The AX800A NEO is processed by 40bit, floating point CORE2 DSP implementing FIR filters for a speakers optimal eq and phase
alignment, it is powered by high efficient CLASS D amplifier modules, with a PFC regulated switch mode circuit for universal supply
allowing the maximum output power for any mains supply variation. The output power is optimized specifically to the drive units,
sharing 800 watts between both woofers and delivering 400 watts to the high frequency band.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM
System’s Acoustic Principle
Line Array Element
Short Transmission Line LF Back Loading
Acoustic Transmission Line HF Waveguide
Remote Controls PRONET control software
Network protocol CANBUS
Amplifier Type Class D amplifier with SMPS
Frequency Response (±3dB) 85 Hz – 16.8kHz (Processed) Output Power 800W + 400W
Horizontal/Vertical Coverage
Angle
100° x 10° (-6dB) Mains Voltage Range (AC) 100 - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz with PFC
Max Peak SPL @ 1m 133.5 dB Consumption* 360 W (nominal) 1200 W (max)
TRANSDUCERS
IN /OUT Audio Connectors Neutrik XLR-M / XLR-F
LF
Two 8” neodymium (200mm), 2” (38mm)
voice coil, 8Ω each, paralleled
IN /OUT Network Connectors ETHERCON® (NE8FAV)
Mains Connector
PowerCon® (NAC3MPA)
HF
One 1.4” neodymium driver, 2.5”
(64mm) edgewound voice coil, titanium
diaphragm, 8Ω
Mains Link Connector PowerCon® (NAC3MPB)
Cooling Variable speed DC fan
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
Input Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced Dimensions (W x H x D)
600mm (23.6”) x 265.5mm (10.5”) x
516mm (20.3”)
Input Sensitivity +4 dBu / 1.25 V Enclosure Material Polypropylene
Signal Processing
CORE2 processing, 40bit floating
point SHARC DSP, 24 bit AD/DA
converters
Rigging system
Front Suspension
Aluminium Fast Link structure
Direct access Controls
4 Presets (Standard/Long Throw/Down
Fill-Single Box, User), Network Termination,
GND Link.
Back Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Net Weight 22.5 Kg (49.6 lbs)
* Nominal consumption is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12 dB, this can be considered a standard music program.
INDEX
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MECHANICAL DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SPARE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
I/O AND CONTROL OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAINS IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAINS OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SIGN/LIMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GND LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PRESET BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PRESET USING EXAMPLE:
INSTALLATION IN A THEATRE WITH BALCONY . . . . 8
NETWORK IN/OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TERMINATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PRONET AX - OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3 . . . . . . . 10
BASIC INSTALLING OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FLY BARS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPTAX800L. . . . . . . . . . . 14
STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPAX8 POLE ADAPTER . 15