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The future of sound.
Made perfectly clear.

At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop 
technologies that eliminate distortion and 
loss of information providing a true dynamic 
representation of the source.

Our aim is to create audio products that absorb 
you, place you within the performance and deliver 
a listening experience beyond expectation. 

EX12

User Guide

Summary of Contents for EX12

Page 1: ...y develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectation EX12 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...6 SAFETY SUMMARY 6 The EX12 Control Panel 7 Audio Input and Output 7 Chapter 2 Audio Signal 7 Amplifiers and Acoustic Filters 7 LED Status Lights 8 Power On Limiter LED 8 Signal Thermal LED 8 Stage Monitor Filter 8 Appendix A EX12 Specifications and Data 9 High Frequency Compression Driver 9 High Frequency Horn Design 9 Low Frequency Section 9 High Frequency Amplifier Specifications 10 Bass Amplifier S...

Page 3: ...ode current enhancing low frequency amplifi er has been developed for the EX12 The new configu ration improves overall system efficiency and increases output allowing passive radiation of heat to take place through a unique fin less heat sink that can be placed in any position or direction This ensures cool opera tion in horizontal or vertical applications Additionally the EX12 amplifier unit contains ...

Page 4: ...istortion artifacts maintaining low transducer compression ratios high output and wide dispersion 80 x 40 The horn is an injected molded aluminum part that functions as a heat dissipater for the compres sion driver s neodymium magnetic motor structure Enclosure Design The EX12 is a very compact asymmetrical geometry enclosure design allowing it to be used in a variety of applications and featuring...

Page 5: ...nt peak volt age drops at the service entry The Power Connector The EX12 requires a grounded outlet It is very important that the loudspeaker AC sup ply be properly grounded in order to operate safely and properly Use the PowerCon AC cable wiring diagram on page 5 to create international or special purpose power connectors Current Requirements Each EX12 requires approximately 5 Amps max at 115V AC...

Page 6: ...cessible for operation 12 Only use accessories specified by KV2 Audio 13 Install the product only with rigging specified by KV2 Audio or sold with the loudspeaker CAUTION Rigging should only be done by experienced professionals 14 Unplug this loudspeaker during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 15 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the...

Page 7: ...t load of 20 kOhms divided by n NOTE Most source equipment is safe for driving loads no smaller than 10 times the source s output impedance For example cascad ing an array of 10 units consisting of EX12 speak ers produces an input impedance of 2000 ohms 20kOhms divided by 10 The source equipment should have output impedance of 200 ohms or less This is also true when connecting EX12 s in parallel l...

Page 8: ...t in the EX12 This signal indicator can be used to troubleshoot wiring problems The LED will change from green to yellow under a thermal condition result ing from overheating of the amplifier system Under this condition the speaker system will shut down You can expect for the system to be down for at least 2 3 min utes depending the ambient temperature and whether the system is being exposed to dir...

Page 9: ...5Hz 22KHz 10dB response 45Hz 30KHz Max SPL long term 127dB Max SPL Peak 130dB Crossover Point 1 1 kHz High Frequency Compression Driver Number of Drivers 1 Diaphragm Size 3 76mm Throat Exit Diameter 1 4 35mm Phase Plug Three slot radial Diaphragm Material Nitrate VPD Treated Titanium Magnet Type Neodymium High Frequency Horn Design Horizontal Coverage 80 1kHz to 10kHz avg Vertical Coverage 40 1kHz...

Page 10: ...ve Power Supply Iron core toroidal transformer Line input Power US 115VAC 60Hz Recommended amperage service 8 Amps AC Connector Neutrik Powercon NAC3MPA Connector Included Line input Power EURO 230VAC 50Hz EURO 250VAC 50Hz Recommended amperage service 5 Amps AC connector Neutrik Powercon NAC3MPA Connector Included Control Panel System Level Control Rotary control 6db to 6db Monitoring Position Fil...

Page 11: ...IX A EX12 SPECIFICATIONS Top Hat Adapter for EX Brackets part name Top Hat Adapter part number KVV 987 090 including connection bolts Joining Bracket for 2x EX12 part name EX12 Vetical Bracket Double part number KVV 987 152 including connection bolts and lifting eye Weather resistant cover for EX12 part name WEATHER RESISTANT COVER EX12 part number KVV 987 190 Heavy Duty Grill for EX12 part name H...

Page 12: ...w kv2audio com KVV120010 00 04 0 At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectation ...

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