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Connections

1+
1-
2+
2-

1+
1-
2+
2-

passive

crossover

Fig. 2: Connector wiring

The Qi10 cabinet is fitted with a pair of NL4 connectors. All pins of both
connectors are wired in parallel. The Qi10 uses the pin assignments 1+/
1–. Using one connector as the input, the second connector allows for
direct connection to additional loudspeakers.

Installation loudspeakers with the weather resistant option are supplied
with a fixed cable (PG).

Cable type:

H-07-RN-F 2 x 2.5 mm2/AWG 13

Standard length: 5.5 m (18 ft)

Pin equivalents of NL4 connectors and the fixed cable option (PG) are
listed in the table below.

NL4

1+

1–

2+

2–

PG

Brown (+)

Blue (–)

Operation with D6 or D12

Select the controller setup Q10.

Within the D12 amplifier this is available in "Dual Channel" and "Mix
TOP/SUB" mode.

Up to a total of two Qi10 loudspeakers can be driven by each D6 or
D12 amplifier channel.

In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures
up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel.

Controller settings

For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT, HFA and CPL can be
selected.

CUT circuit

Set to CUT, the Qi10 low frequency level is reduced. The Qi10 is now
configured for use with d&b active subwoofers.

HFA circuit

-5

0

5

10

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

20

100

1k

10k

20k

Fig. 3: Frequency response correction of
HFA circuit 

In HFA mode (High Frequency Attenuation), the HF response of the
Qi10 system is rolled off. The HFA circuit provides a natural, balanced
frequency response when a unit is placed close to listeners in near field
or delay use.

High frequency attenuation begins gradually at 1 kHz, dropping by
approximately 3 dB at 10 kHz. This roll-off mimics the decline in
frequency response experienced when listening to a system from a
distance in a typically reverberant room or auditorium.

Qi10 Manual

(1.2 EN)    

Page 5 of 10

Summary of Contents for Qi10

Page 1: ...Qi10 Manual 1 2 EN ...

Page 2: ...neral Information Qi10 Manual Version 1 2 EN 03 2008 D2046 E 01 Copyright 2008 by d b audiotechnik GmbH all rights reserved Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place so that it is available for future reference When reselling this product hand over this manual to the new customer If you supply d b products please draw the attention of your customers to this manual Enclose the relevant m...

Page 3: ...e accessories as detailed in our specific Mounting instructions or in our Flying system and rigging manuals Ensure that all additional hardware fixings and fasteners used for installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate size and load safety factor Pay attention to the manufacturers instructions and to the relevant safety guidelines Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessorie...

Page 4: ...re provided for attaching installation hardware NOTICE Only operate Qi10 loudspeakers with a correctly configured d b amplifier otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components Weather resistant WR option NOTICE The WR option enables operation of loudspeakers in changing ambient conditions however it is not intended to enable permanent unprotected operation of loudspeakers outdoors...

Page 5: ... driven by each D6 or D12 amplifier channel In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel Controller settings For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT HFA and CPL can be selected CUT circuit Set to CUT the Qi10 low frequency level is reduced The Qi10 is now configured for use with d b active subwoofers HFA circuit 5 ...

Page 6: ...and 0 or a positive CPL value which creates an adjustable low frequency boost around 65 Hz 0 to 5 dB Operation with E PAC Selecting Q10 mode enables the E PAC to drive one Qi10 loudspeaker LO IMP mode configures the E PAC to drive a maximum of two Qi10 loudspeakers with a 6 dB reduction in input level to the loudspeakers For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT and CPL can be selected The charact...

Page 7: ...behavior that is maintained down to approximately 800 Hz see Fig 5 This performance differs considerably when the cabinet is deployed horizontally with the horn rotated Fig 7 illustrates this and clearly shows the narrowing of the horizontal dispersion below 1 kHz as a result of the dipolar arrangement of the low drivers As a result of this effect extreme care should be taken to ensure adequate co...

Page 8: ...al fixed cable H 07 RN F 2 x 2 5 qmm AWG 13 Pin assignments NL4 1 1 Fixed cable Brown Blue Weight 21 kg 46 lb 308 12 13 308 308 580 22 83 410 16 14 15 154 6 06 60 2 36 310 12 20 310 310 204 5 8 05 204 5 8 05 Fig 10 Qi10 cabinet dimensions in mm inch Altering the HF horn dispersion Fig 11 Horn dispersion label The Qi10 HF horn has a square flange allowing it to rotate through 90 To rotate the horn ...

Page 9: ... can be set to between 20 and 40 The most even energy distribution is achieved with 35 Smaller angles between the cabinets will give a smaller coverage area but will produce higher sound pressure on the center axis of the array Qi10 used in line array columns with Qi1s and Qi SUBs The Qi10 with the horn rotated can be positioned at the bottom of a Qi1 line array column to extend the near field cov...

Page 10: ... said products are in conformity with the provisions of the respective EC directives including all applicable amendments A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered from d b or downloaded from the d b website at www dbaudio com WEEE Declaration Disposal Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime ...

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