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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Compact WET II Models

Model

W2-218

W2-228

W2-2W8

Loudspeaker Type

Two-way, full-range,
weather-resistant

Quasi three-way, full-range,
weather-resistant

Two-way, full-range, weather-
resistant

Drivers

LF: 1 x 8”
HF: 1 x 1”

LF: 1 x 8”
LF/MF: 1 x 8”
HF: 1 x 1”

LF: 2 x 8”
HF: 1 x 1”

Nominal Dispersion
(H x V)

80° x 60°

85° x 85°

120° x 60°

Operating Range

70 Hz - 18 kHz

65 Hz – 18 kHz

Frequency Response

90 Hz - 15 kHz (±3dB)

80 Hz - 15 kHz (±3dB)

80 Hz – 15 kHz (±3dB)

Max Input Ratings

125W RMS
300W PGM

250W RMS
600W PGM

Sensitivity 1W/1m
Broadband (free space)

93 dB

96 dB

97 dB

Crossover Frequency

2 kHz

1 kHz

Maximum SPL

114 dB SPL
121 dB SPL (peak)

120 dB SPL
127 dB SPL (peak)

121 dB SPL
128 dB SPL (peak)

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

4 ohms

8 ohms

Input Connection

12-foot
2 or 5 conductor cord

Enclosure

Hand-laminated
Fiberglass

Hand-laminated
fiberglass

Finish

Black or white gelcoat

Grille

3-layer Weather-Stop™

Mounting/Rigging
Provisions

Two ½-13 rigging points

Required Accessories

Digital Signal Processor
(DSP)

Supplied Accessories

One powder-coated stainless
steel mounting bracket

Height

9.25 inches (235 mm)

10.13 inches (257 mm)

Width

15.5 inches (394 mm)

20 inches (508 mm)

Depth

10.13 inches (257 mm)

11.5 inches (292 mm)

Weight

18.6 lbs (8.4 kg)

22.6 lbs (10.3 kg) w/ autoformer

36 lbs (16.3 kg)

40 lbs (18.1 kg) w/ autoformer

40.4 lbs (18.3 kg)

44.4 lbs (20.1 kg) w/ autoformer

Available Models

W2-218

: black

W2-218W

: white

W2-218T

: black, 100W

Autoformer

W2-218WT

- white,

100W Autoformer

W2-228

: black

W2-228W

: white

W2-228T

: black, 200W

autoformer

W2-228WT

: white, 200W

Autoformer

W2-2W8

: black

W2-2W8W

: white

W2-2W8T

: black, 200W

autoformer

W2-2W8WT

: white,

200W autoformer

Summary of Contents for WET Series II

Page 1: ...WET Series II Premium Quality All Weather All Purpose Installation Loudspeakers WEATHER ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Operation and Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...dspeaker systems Paramount Executive Studio Theatre Warner Bros screening theatre and dubbing rooms First electro acoustic system to equal the sound level of pneumatic warning sirens First to provide...

Page 3: ...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 harmo...

Page 4: ...EQUAL IMPEDANCES 14 KNOW YOUR AMPLIFIER 15 70V AND 100V OPERATION 16 USING POWER TAPS 16 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 70V 100V OPERATION 17 70 7V AND 100V SYSTEMS 18 SELECTING AMPLIFIERS 19 AMPLIFIERS FOR 70V...

Page 5: ...YOKE ASSEMBLY 27 FIGURE 8 SSY25KIT DIMENSIONS 28 FIGURE 9 SSY25KIT ASSEMBLY 29 FIND THE LATEST ONLINE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual was complete a...

Page 6: ...ber exhibits a superior strength to mass ratio high Young s Modulus E over that of traditional cone material thus improving transient response and efficiency while simultaneously lowering distortion P...

Page 7: ...ss finishes with an enclosure matching black or white stainless steel grille finished with Community s proprietary dual layer powder coating process White WET II enclosures include matching white gril...

Page 8: ...th us and we ll acknowledge you as the source if we print them in future user s manuals Precautions Safety Considerations English The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to...

Page 9: ...impervious to weather related effects The drivers and their diaphragms are made of highly weather resistant materials as in the case of the mid and high frequency drivers or are treated to repel moist...

Page 10: ...n injury or death WET SERIES II FEATURES AND TECHNOLOGY In addition to extreme weather resistance WET Series II loudspeakers offer numerous features and advances in technology that provide unprecedent...

Page 11: ...points W2 112 and W2 312 include four 13 rigging points W2 215 W2 322L W2 315 W2 122 and W2 125 include six 13 rigging points GRILLE Powder coated perforated steel backed by reticulated foam and a UV...

Page 12: ...d W2 125 include six 13 rigging points GRILLE Powder coated perforated steel backed by reticulated foam and a UV resistant layer of fine mesh screen Supplied mounted to front of enclosure INPUT CABLE...

Page 13: ...ERS We strongly recommend the use of an external active high pass filter to protect the cone drivers from excessive low frequency excursion Additionally a high pass filter will avoid wasting amplifier...

Page 14: ...vices to the loudspeakers The amplifier should initially be powered up with its gain controls turned all the way down After making sure that a continuous signal is present such as a CD playing slowly...

Page 15: ...the loads at 4 ohms or higher will lengthen the life of your amplifier s while improving the reliability and overall sound quality of your sound system Below is a table that gives a quick look at the...

Page 16: ...100W 100 watts In such case the second loudspeaker will draw 100 watts from the same amplifier making it 3dB louder than the first loudspeaker A third loudspeaker might be tapped at 200 watts which wo...

Page 17: ...Community WET Series II Operation and Installation Manual Page 17 Wiring Diagrams for 70V 100V Operation Figure 2 Wiring Diagrams for W2 218T Figure 3 Wiring Diagrams for W2 228T W2 2W8T and W2 312 HT...

Page 18: ...cal conductors are used for both voltage standards but the power level of each tap is different depending on whether the voltage is 70 7V or 100V A 100V system will produce twice the power at a given...

Page 19: ...HF 320 to 640 WRMS at 8 W2 315 200W RMS 500W Program 400 600 WRMS at 4 W2 112 200W RMS 500W Program 400 600 WRMS at 8 W2 122 400W RMS 1000W Program 800 1200 WRMS at 4 W2 125 400W RMS 1000W Program 800...

Page 20: ...be used in many different ways to fulfill numerous application requirements The most obvious are related to outdoor environments and or harsh climatic conditions Some of these include Cruise Ships St...

Page 21: ...on on Safe Rigging Practices for additional information found elsewhere in this manual C TIP When installing WET Series II loudspeakers particularly the larger models it is helpful to wear a pair of h...

Page 22: ...knowledge and experience to perform rigging work safely DISCLAIMER Community warrants that its loudspeaker systems and its optional mounting and rigging hardware have been carefully designed and teste...

Page 23: ...10 1 ratio is required in most countries that are members of the European Union At 10 1 this means that a component rated at 10 000 lbs of ultimate strength should never be subjected to a load greater...

Page 24: ...cated and welded by certified welders wire rope wrapped around beams with cushioning materials and so on Certain wooden beams or trusses made of many laminations often called Glue Lams are intolerant...

Page 25: ...ssembly The installer is solely responsible for determining if the mounting surface is capable of safely supporting the weight load of the loudspeaker and bracket and for selecting appropriate hardwar...

Page 26: ...Community WET Series II Operation and Installation Manual Page 26 Figure 5 W2 218 Yoke Assembly Figure 6 W2 228 and W2 2W8 Yoke Dimensions...

Page 27: ...Community WET Series II Operation and Installation Manual Page 27 Figure 7 W2 228 and W2 2W8 Yoke Assembly...

Page 28: ...e load may occur when focusing the loudspeaker within the yoke assembly The installer is solely responsible for determining if the mounting surface is capable of safely supporting the weight load of t...

Page 29: ...Community WET Series II Operation and Installation Manual Page 29 SSY25KIT Adapter Plate Figure 9 SSY25KIT Assembly...

Page 30: ...d to is capable of safely supporting the weight load of the enclosure and bracket 4 After attaching the yoke to the mounting surface next attach the yoke to the two adapter plates on the loudspeaker e...

Page 31: ...f it is desired to replace the gland nut with a jack the jack must be a weatherproof design It must be suitably sealed to the enclosure with silicone caulk or some other suitable weather tight sealant...

Page 32: ...sover or amplifier is malfunctioning Test and replace as needed Low volume level System gain is too low Check to make sure that the audio signal to the amplifier is high enough to drive it properly Ch...

Page 33: ...ated fiberglass Hand laminated fiberglass Finish Black or white gelcoat Black or white gelcoat Black or white gelcoat Grille 3 layer Weather Stop 3 layer Weather Stop 3 layer Weather Stop Mounting Rig...

Page 34: ...ohms MF HF 4 ohms 4 ohms Input Connection 12 foot 2 conductor cord 12 foot 2 or 5 conductor cord 2 12 foot 2 conductor cords 12 foot 2 conductor cord Enclosure Hand laminated Fiberglass Hand laminate...

Page 35: ...hms 4 ohms 4 ohms Input Connection 12 foot 2 conductor cord 12 foot 2 conductor cord 12 foot 2 conductor cord Enclosure Hand laminated fiberglass Hand laminated fiberglass Hand laminated fiberglass Fi...

Page 36: ...period of five years as determined by one of the following two methods whichever is longer 1 Starting from the date of retail purchase as noted on the sales receipt from an authorized Community deale...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...Community WET Series II Operation and Installation Manual Page 38 Notes...

Page 39: ...Community WET Series II Operation and Installation Manual Page 39 Notes...

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