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The

 

AERO-

12A

 compact line array system joins 

the          family of professional sound touring 
products.

 

The system incorporates an impressive battery 

of high tech features that take compact line array 
systems  to  an  unprecedented  level  of 
performance.  The  latest  in  Class  D  power 
amplification,  digital  processing  and  optimized 
DAS  components  have  been  combined  with 
enclosures designed for rapid deployment, precise 
coverage and high acoustic output.

 

The

 

AERO-

12A

 incorporates a DAS 

12LN4C

12”  low  frequency  transducer.  The  transducer 
employs a 75 mm (3”) voice coil and neodymium 
magnet motor assembly. Effective heat evacuation 
is  achieved  by  way  of  the  Total  Air  Flux  (TAF) 
cooling  scheme  which  permits  high  power 
handling and low power compression.

 

High  frequency  reproduction  relies  on  the 

exceptional characteristics of the new DAS 

M-75N

 

neodymium comprssion driver designed for use in 
applications where high SPL and low distortion are 
required. A pure titanium diaphragm featuring a 75 
mm (3”) copper-clad, aluminium flat-wire voice coil 
yields high sensitivity, low distortion and extended 
frequency  response.  Each  motor  system  has  a 
copper shorting ring surrounding the pole piece 
which  effectively  reduces  eddy  current  induced 
distortion with the added benefit of increasing the 
very  high  frequency  output  by  reducing  the 
inductive  rise  of  the  voice  coil.  The  driver  is 
attached to a new 

BPS-9010

 aluminium waveguide-

horn assembly.

 

The 

PL-12S

  (steel  stacking  dolly), 

AX-AE12S2

 

(rigging bumper) and 

AXS-AE12

 (stacking bracket) 

accessories allow for any type of stacked or flown 
of the 

AERO-

12A

 system. The 

AX-COMBO12

 allow 

the 

AERO-

12A

 to be flown below other 

æro series

 

products.

 

The easily portable and rugged enclosure is 

manufactured  using  Birch  plywood  and  finished 
with  a  durable  black  paint.  The 

 

AERO-

12A’s

trapezoidal  shape  and  rear  located  splay  angle 
adjusters keep the front spacing between adjacent 
elements  the  same,  providing  the  array  with  a 
“seamless”  front  baffle,  for  improved  array 
performance.  The  captive  rigging  system  splay 
angles range from 0º to 10º and can be adjusted 
in 0.5º increments from 0º to 3º, and 1º increments 
from 3º to 10º allowing a wide range of column 
curvatures to be accomplished.

6

INTRODUCTION

LINE DRAWING

 

The two-way amplifier design of the 

AERO-

12A

 

sets  a  new  industry  benchmark  in  audio 
performance, efficiency and power density. This is 
made possible by employing 3rd generation Class 
D technologies which have significantly improved 
three  key  parameters,  audio  performance, 
efficiency and weight.

 

The  600W  amplifier  provides  extended 

bandwidth,  improved  dynamic  range  and 
exceptionally low distortion. Impressively compact 
in size and light in weight, its high power density of 
over 20W per cubic inch promotes an ampliifer 
design that requires much less space, reducing 
the  overall  cabinet  size  and  in  turn,  the  total 
cabinet  weight-an  important  attribute  for  flown 
systems.  The  high  efficiency  of  the 

AERO-

12A

 

amplifier ensures cool operation so that no fans or 
bulky heatsinks are needed.

 

Signal processing is accomplished by way of a 

powerful 24 bit DSP providing unparalleled control 
over  critical  signal  parameters.  Digital  Finite 
Impulse  Response  (FIR)  filters  are  used  in  the 
signal  processing  of  the 

AERO-

12A

.  Using 

powerful Wavelet analysis to provide an accurate 
time-frequency  representation  combined  with 
precise  adjustment  of  the  FIR  filters,  DAS 
engineers  are  able  to  achieve  perfect  time 
alignment.

 

The 

AERO-

12A

  system  is  protected  by  two 

types of limiters-an instantaneous peak limiter to 
safeguard  the  systems  against  spikes  and  a 
sonically  transparent  RMS  limiter  that  controls 
excessive overpowering and thermal damage to 
components.  This  combination  provides 
comprehensive  protection  for  both  the  speaker 
components and signal electronics.

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS

688

316

385

Manual del Usuario

 / aero series / 

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for AERO-12A

Page 1: ...utilizar el equipo lea la sección Precauciones de seguridad de este manual Conserveestemanualparafuturasconsultas Before operating the device please read the Safety precautions section of this manual Retainthismanualforfuturereference ...

Page 2: ...X Line connections unbalanced and balanced Preliminaries ON OFF Overload indicator Overheating Equalisation Low mains voltage Current consumption CONFIGURATIONS Warnings SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARRANTY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manual del Usuario aero series User s Manual Troubleshooting Description 11 SPECIFICATIONS Connections ...

Page 3: ...os de carga dados en el manual The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and by qualified personnel Do not suspend the box from the handles and respect the maximium load values given in the manual Limpie con un paño seco No use limpiadores con disolventes Clean only with a dry cloth Do not use any solvent based cleaners No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de...

Page 4: ...paración en garantía es imprescindible que el producto no haya sido previamente manipulado e incluir una fotocopia de la factura de compra All our products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect for a period of 2 years from date of purchase The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory or any of its author...

Page 5: ...tic compatibility of multimedia equipment Emission requirements l EN 55103 2 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity l EN 50581 2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances ...

Page 6: ...lay angle adjusters keep the front spacing between adjacent elements the same providing the array with a seamless front baffle for improved array performance The captive rigging system splay angles range from 0º to 10º and can be adjusted in 0 5º increments from 0º to 3º and 1º increments from 3º to 10º allowing a wide range of column curvatures to be accomplished 6 INTRODUCTION LINE DRAWING The t...

Page 7: ...dicates signal presence 5 ON Green LED indicates that the unit is ON 6 HF EQ Switch for equalisation on high frequency 12 units Long Throw HF EQ ON 7 FUSE Fuse holder Use only the recommended fuse type and size 8 AC INPUT Neutrik PowerCon Mains connector for AC cord inlet Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord for your country 9 AC OUTPUT Neutrik PowerCon Mains connector for AC cor...

Page 8: ...or nor obstruct its ventilation For consumption reasons it is important not to connect the equipment to the same line as the lighting systems thus avoiding interruptions or sudden drops in lighting intensity Note E1 Residential E2 Commercial and light industrial E3 Urban outdoors E4 Controlled EMC environment and the rural outdoors environment Equalisation The unit does not need extreme settings o...

Page 9: ...h the input connector and is useful for daisy chaining the input signal to a number of boxes connecting them in parallel The number of units that can be linked this way depends on the output impedance of the equipment driving the enclosure such as the mixer or processor Typically to avoid signal degradation the maximum number that can be daisy chained is given by the formula Zc 10Zs where Zc is th...

Page 10: ...The mains voltage is out of range SOLUTION 1 Check that the mixer or sound source is sending signal to the UNIT 2 Check that the cable from the sound source to the UNIT is connected correctly Replace the cable if defective 3 Allow the unit to cool down for some minutes and it will function again Check the main output level of the mixer or channel gains since the unit will have been functioning wit...

Page 11: ...t Accessories 1 Maximum calculated Peak SPL based on sensitivity and RMS power handling AERO 12A 500 W Class D 100 W Class D Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 1 95 V 8 dBu 63 Hz 20 kHz 90º Nominal Splay Dependent 134 dB LF 1 x 12LNC4 GM 12P4 HF 1 x M 75N GM M75N Trapezoidal 7º Birch Plywood Black Paint Integrated in box design INPUT Female XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT PowerCon NAC 3...

Page 12: ... be statically loaded with 200 kg 5 1 safety factor and dynamically loaded with 142 Kg 7 1 safety factor When flying a system the working load must be lower than the resistance of each individual flying point in the enclosure as well as each box Hanging hardware should be regularly inspected and suspect units replaced if in doubt This is important to avoid injury and absolutely no risks should be ...

Page 13: ...e safety pins should be used Details of the silk screen of the AX AE12S2 indicating numbered flying points depending on the desired angle which is predicted by using the EaseFocus software To set the guides 6 mm quick release safety pins should be used The first AERO 12A unit should be fixed in the indicated position WARNING WEIGHT LIMIT 16 UNITS 0 5º 0º 1º 2º 2 5º 3º 5º 4º 1 5º 8º 7º 9º 10º 6º 1 ...

Page 14: ...uded but is necessary for stacking use The PL 12S can be used to stack and transport the enclosures as shown in the diagram 14 PL 12S Weight 19 5 kg Dimensions HxWxD 276 x 760 x 742 mm 10 87 x 30 x 29 2 in WLL 180 kgf AXS AE12 No incluido Not included Manual del Usuario aero series User s Manual ...

Page 15: ...of the AX COMBO12 adapter the AERO 12A and LX 218CA R can be flown together Note Information about the AX AE50 can be found at www dasaudio com AX COMBO12 Weight 19 6 kg 43 12 lb Dimensions HxWxD 72 x 1350 x 580 mm 2 83 x 53 15 x 22 83 in WLL 170 kgf AX AE50 AX COMBO12 Manual del Usuario aero series User s Manual ...

Page 16: ...Splay angles using the AX COMBO12 AERO 12A and LX 218CA R 16 Manual del Usuario aero series User s Manual ...

Page 17: ...LINK LINK POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LINK POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LINK POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK POWER SUPPLY LINK LINK LINK LINK POWER SUPPLY LINK LINK 18 AERO 12A 6 LX 218CA Center cardioid Subs LINK Manual del Usuario aero series User s Manual ...

Page 18: ...SUPPLY LINK LINK 24 AERO 12A 8 LX 218CA Center cardioid Subs LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LINK LINK POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LINK LINK POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LINK LINK Manual del Usuario aero series User s Manual ...

Page 19: ...s in the same way At the device s input the two signals get summed with opposite sign so that noise is cancelled out while the programme signal doubles in level Most professional audio devices use balanced inputs and outputs Connectors that can carry balanced signal have three pins such as XLR Cannon and 6 35mm stereo The graphs that follow show the recommended connection with different types of c...

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