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The Q-Series

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Page 1: ...The Q Series ...

Page 2: ...15 The Qi rigging system 16 The Qi7 Qi10 rigging examples 16 The Qi7 Qi10 mounting and rigging accessories and examples 17 The d b ArrayCalc calculator 18 The D6 and D12 amplifiers 20 The D6 and D12 amplifier data 21 The operation with D6 and D12 amplifiers 22 The Q Series frequency responses 23 The Q Series configuration examples 24 The Qi loudspeakers Weather Resistant and Special Colour options...

Page 3: ...ld integrated sound reinforcement systems that were more than the sum of their parts Each element is tightly specified precisely aligned and carefully integrated to achieve maximum possible performance along with neutral sound characteristics At the same time d b offers integrated training technical information expert service and support as well as a knowledgeable distribution network so that the ...

Page 4: ... frequency drivers mechanically time aligns these with the 1 3 exit HF driver The Q1 Qi1 HF drivers are fitted with a toroidal wave shaping device which have a 75 h and 75 x 15 h x v dispersion pattern respectively the resulting curved coherent wave front allows vertical arrays of multiple cabinets to be constructed The Q7 Qi7 and Q10 Qi10 loudspeakers also use a 1 3 HF driver fitted to rotatable ...

Page 5: ...d b Q Series 5 D12 amplifier D6 amplifier The Q Series Q subwoofer Q7 Q10 loudspeaker Q1 loudspeaker Qi QiCSA subwoofer Qi7 Qi10 loudspeaker Qi1 loudspeaker ...

Page 6: ...ve an impact resistant paint finish The front of the loudspeaker cabinets are covered with a replaceable acoustically transparent foam and protected by a rigid metal grill Four M10 threaded inserts on each side panel of the Qi1 cabinet enclosure are provided for attaching installation hardware whilst the Q1 cabinet incorporates a pair of handles and has integrated line array rigging hardware Syste...

Page 7: ...d protected by a rigid metal grill Four M10 threaded inserts on each side panel of the Qi7 cabinet enclosure are provided for attaching installation hardware whilst the Q7 cabinet incorporates a pair of handles and has integrated line array rigging hardware System data Frequency response 5 dB standard 60 Hz 17 kHz Frequency response 5 dB CUT mode 100 Hz 17 kHz Max sound pressure 1 m free field 1 w...

Page 8: ...er cabinets are covered with a replaceable acoustically transparent foam and protected by a rigid metal grill Four M10 threaded inserts on each side panel of the Qi10 cabinet enclosure are provided for attaching installation hardware whilst the Q10 cabinet incorporates a pair of handles and has integrated rigging hardware System data Frequency response 5 dB standard 60 Hz 17 kHz Frequency response...

Page 9: ...lly transparent foam and protected by a rigid metal grill The QiCSA SUB cabinet has foams fitted to both the front and rear sides of the cabinet the grill facing backwards is fitted with a single NL4 connector see page15 Four M10 threaded inserts on each side panel of the Qi and QiCSA SUB enclosure are provided for attaching installation hardware whilst the Q SUB cabinet incorporates a pair of han...

Page 10: ...ree Q1 loudspeakers maximum Z5048 Flying pin 10 mm Z5151 Q Splay link Z5154 Q Rigging set Z5160 Q Load adapter WLL 480 kg 1058 lb or twenty Q1 loudspeakers aiming of a column by 1 1 1 2 or 1 4 detents Z5152 Q Front link Z5155 Q Hoist connector chain WLL 480 kg 1058 lb or twenty Q1 loudspeakers E6507 1t Shackle Z5153 Locking pins 8 mm Z5159 Q Flying frame WLL 480 kg 1058 lb or twenty Q1 loudspeaker...

Page 11: ...enty cabinets with a fully user and venue defined vertical profile For further information please refer to the TI 385 d b Line array design and Q Series Rigging manual which are available for download at www dbaudio com Q1 array with Z5156 Q Flying adapter Z5154 Q Rigging set Z5147 Rota clamp Q1 line array with Z5159 Q Flying frame Z5154 Q Rigging set Z5155 Q Hoist connector chain E6507 1t Shackle...

Page 12: ...Z5048 Flying pin 10 mm Z5150 Q Swivel bracket Z5020 Flying adapter 02 Z5161 Q Flying bracket Z5025 Flying adapter 03 Z5012 Pipe clamp for TV spigot WLL 100 kg 220 lb for a tube diameter up to 70 mm 2 75 Z5015 TV spigot 02 Z5147 Rota clamp WLL 500 kg 1100 lb for a tube diameter up to 51 mm 2 Q9032 Safety eyebolt M10 E6507 1t Shackle Z5010 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5024 Loudspeaker stand adapter ...

Page 13: ...d winder M20 Q7 Q10 with Z5048 Flying pins 10 mm Q7 Q10 with Z5161 Q Flying bracket Z5010 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5012 Pipe clamp for TV spigot Q7 Q10 with Z5161 Q Flying bracket Z5024 Loudspeaker stand adapter Q7 Q10 with Z5150 Q Swivel bracket Z5010 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5012 Pipe clamp for TV spigot Q7 Q10 with Z5175 Qi Horizontal bracket Z5010 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5012 Pipe...

Page 14: ... directives of BGV C1 Rule for the Prevention of Accidents Z5172 Qi SUB Mounting plate Z5171 Qi Mounting plate Z5170 Qi Mounting adapter Z5160 Q Load adapter WLL 480 kg 1058 lb or 20 Qi1 loudspeakers aiming of a column by 1 1 1 2 or 1 4 detents Z5147 Rota clamp WLL 500 kg 1100 lb for a tube diameter up to 51 mm 2 Z5145 Ci Qi Mounting frame WLL 240 kg 530 lb e g nine Q loudspeakers ...

Page 15: ...er and venue defined vertical profile Qi subwoofers can be integrated at any position within the array Three subwoofers can be mounted together in CSA mode where the centre QiCSA SUB radiates to the back For further information please refer to the TI 385 d b Line array design which is available for download at www dbaudio com Qi SUB QiCSA SUB Cardioid Subwoofer Array front view Qi SUB QiCSA SUB Ca...

Page 16: ...vention of Accidents Flown Qi7 Qi10 array with Z5145 Ci Qi Mounting frame Z5160 Q Load adapter Z5147 Rota clamp Z5170 Qi Mounting adapter Z5171 Qi Mounting plate Z5172 Qi SUB Mounting plate Z5171 Qi Mounting plate Z5170 Qi Mounting adapter Z5160 Q Load adapter WLL 480 kg 1058 lb aiming of a column by 1 1 1 2 or 1 4 detents Z5147 Rota clamp WLL 500 kg 1100 lb for a tube diameter up to 51 mm 2 Z5145...

Page 17: ...izontal bracket Z5053 Ci60 Ci90 Bracket connector Qi7 Qi10 with Z5161 Q Flying bracket Z5010 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5012 Pipe clamp for TV spigot Qi7 Qi10 with Z5175 Qi Horizontal bracket Z5010 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5012 Pipe clamp for TV spigot Z5044 MAX Bracket connector Z5054 Ci60 Ci90 Flying adapter Z5053 Ci60 Ci90 Bracket connector Z5020 Flying adapter 02 Z5161 Q Flying bracket Z...

Page 18: ...t the sound propagation can be added to the model Up to fourteen flown arrays or subwoofer columns can be defined in a project file as single hangs or in pairs as well as a ground stacked subwoofer array consisting of up to twenty five stacks They can be freely positioned according to their intended application for example as main hang outfill delay line etc Position orientation coverage and aimin...

Page 19: ...fined audience areas in a three dimensional view which can also be zoomed rotated and exported as a graphics file Up to four diffferent configurations and their mappings can be temporarily stored for comparison A comprehensive rigging plot with all necessary coordinates dimensions and weights is automatically generated for export and printing as well as a parts list detailing all the loudspeakers ...

Page 20: ...o verify that the system performs within a predefined condition and can be used to report the system condition after a show d b Load monitoring on the other hand enables automatic and continuous impedance monitoring and along with Input monitoring is designed for incorporation within applications specified to the requirements stated in the International Standard IEC 60849 Sound Systems for Emergen...

Page 21: ...r supply Switch mode power supply for 100 115 200 230V 50 60 Hz Mains connector PowerCon 2 D6 Remote network Remote network CAN Bus D6 Dimensions weight Height x width x depth 2 RU x 19 x 353 mm 13 9 Weight 8 kg 17 6 lb D12 Display ISP GR OVL A B LED indicators Liquid Crystal Display LCD Graphic display 120 x 32 Pixel D12 Controls POWER MUTE LEVEL Switch rotary encoder Function switches Loudspeake...

Page 22: ...y coupled cabinets by reducing the low and mid frequency level CPL begins gradually at 1 kHz with maximum attenuation below 400 Hz providing a balanced frequency response when cabinets are used in arrays of two or more The CPL function can be set in dB attenuation values between 9 and 0 or a positive CPL value which creates an adjustable low frequency boost around 65 Hz 0 to 5 dB 100 Hz mode If th...

Page 23: ...5 10 10 15 20 25 30 20 100 1k 10k 20k 5 0 5 10 10 15 20 25 30 20 100 1k 10k 20k Q1 and Qi1 standard and CUT single cabinet Q10 and Qi10 standard and CUT Q7 and Qi7 standard and CUT Q Qi and QiCSA SUB standard and 100 Hz Correction of HFC 5 0 5 10 10 15 20 25 30 20 100 1k 10k 20k Correction of HFA 5 0 5 10 10 15 20 25 30 20 100 1k 10k 20k ...

Page 24: ...ommended A large sized Q Series configuration as shown on page 27 could consist of eight D12 amplifiers sixteen Q1 Qi1 loudspeakers and two Q7 Qi7 loudspeakers along with two subwoofer stacks comprising twelve Q SUBs or Qi SUBs with the two middle cabinets in CSA configuration and one J INFRA All the Q1 Qi1 loudspeakers are driven by eight D12 channels two Q7 Qi7 loudspeakers driven by one D6 ampl...

Page 25: ... The Q Series configuration examples CAN Bus interface CAN Bus Laptop or PC running R1 R60 Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q7 Qi7 D12 D12 Small line array configuration example ...

Page 26: ...terface CAN Bus Laptop or PC running R1 R60 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB D12 D12 D12 Q SUB QiCSA SUB Small ground stacked configuration example CAN Bus interface CAN Bus Laptop or PC running R1 R60 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB D12 ...

Page 27: ... Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB Qi SUB D12 D12 D12 D12 D12 D12 D12 D12 Q7 Qi7 Q7 Qi7 D6 J INFRA Q SUB QiCSA SUB QiCSA SUB QiCSA SUB QiCSA SUB Q SUB Q SUB Q SUB Large flown and ground stacked configuration example ...

Page 28: ...6 D6 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q7 Qi7 Q10 Qi10 Q1 Qi1 Q1 Qi1 Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB QiCSA SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q10 Qi10 Q SUB Qi SUB Q SUB QiCSA SUB Q SUB Qi SUB Q10 Qi10 Q1 Qi1 flown line arrays in left right configuration with Q7 Qi7 and Q10 Qi10 centre cluster Q10s Qi10s as fills and ground stacked Q Qi SUBs and QiCSA SUBs ...

Page 29: ... SUB should only be aimed horizontally An additional cover should be positioned over the loudspeakers Qi loudspeakers with the Weather Resistant option are supplied with a fixed cable Cable type H 07 RN F 2 x 2 5 mm2 AWG 13 with a length of 5 5 m 18 ft as standard or length as required Special Colour SC option The paint finish of all loudspeaker cabinets and most accessories can be executed in alm...

Page 30: ...specifying a rack be sure to allow extra depth 10 cm 4 is usually sufficient to accommodate the cables and connectors at the rear of the amplifier s When mounting amplifiers into a 19 rack cabinet provide additional support using shelves fixed to the inner sides of the cabinet or the mounting holes provided on the amplifier rear mounted rack ears do not just rely on fixing and supporting amplifier...

Page 31: ... 4 2 115 100 V 15 A 2 1 D6 and D12 power consumption and power loss The power required from the mains supply and the waste heat produced by the amplifier power loss vary depending on the load impedance and the signal levels and characteristics e g speech music In practice the theoretical peak power consumption of a system will only be sustained for a short period of time Basing mains current and a...

Page 32: ...access to different levels of control tailored to the operational demands For example simplified functionality for daily use and more complex functionality when multiple applications are required within one installation Input and Load monitoring coupled with automatic error messages allow installation operators to ensure the optimum performance at all times d b Remote interfaces Every d b amplifie...

Page 33: ...uch as CUT HFA HFC or CPL R1 has extensive facilities for storing and recalling system settings allowing these to be repeated as and when required It is easy to adjust R1 project files for use with a different set of equipment at another location Password protection is available to restrict access R1 runs on PCs operating Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista SP1 71 A virtual machine enables R1 to run on...

Page 34: ...oftware4 Z6118 000 R60 USB to CAN interface Z6124 000 R70 Ethernet to CAN interface Z6116 000 RJ 45 M Terminator Z6122 000 Bopla mounting clamp Z6123 000 Bopla mounting clamp upright Cables Z2298 xxx MC2 5SD Cable EP5 various length Z2299 xxx MC2 5 Cable NL4 various length Z2296 000 Extension adapter NL4 K3118 000 MC2 5SD Cable unterminated Racks E7211 000 Touring rack 2 RU 19 DD shock mounted han...

Page 35: ... Mounting plate2 5 Z5054 000 Ci60 Ci90 Flying adapter2 Z5053 000 Ci60 Ci90 Bracket connector Q Qi accessories Z5161 000 Q Flying bracket2 Z5175 000 Qi Horizontal bracket Z5044 000 MAX Bracket connector5 Z5020 000 Flying adapter 022 Z5025 000 Flying adapter 032 Z5015 000 TV spigot for flying adapter 02 Z5010 000 TV spigot with fixing plate Z5147 001 Rota clamp Z5012 500 Pipe clamp for TV spigot Z50...

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