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KIVA SYSTEM

KIVA SB15

USER MANUAL

VERSION 1.3

KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1.3

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SB18 subwoofer

Description

Subwoofer enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8

Low frequency limit (

‑

10 dB)

32 Hz ([SB18_100] preset)

Maximum SPL

136 dB ([SB18_100] preset)

RMS power handling

700 W

Transducers



18" weather-resistant, direct radiation, dual bass-reflex

Nominal impedance

8 Ω

Connectors

IN: 1



4-point SpeakON

LINK: 1



4-point SpeakON

Rigging components

Integrated pole-mount socket
Integrated rigging system

Handles integrated into the cabinet

Dimensions

Physical data

Weight (net):

52 kg / 115 lb

Cabinet:

Baltic birch plywood

Finish:

Dark Grey brown (Pantone 426C)
Pure white (RAL 9010

)

Front:

Steel grill with anti-corrosion coating

Airnet

acoustically neutral fabric

Protection rating

IP45

Rigging

components:

Steel with anti-corrosion coating

1 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using 10 dB crest factor pink noise with specified preset.

Summary of Contents for KIVA-SB15

Page 1: ...KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15m USER MANUAL VERSION 1 3 www l acoustics com ...

Page 2: ...kers in operation and consider wearing earplugs Loudspeaker systems are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels SPL which can instantaneously lead to permanent hearing damage to performers production crew and audience members Hearing damage can also occur with prolonged exposure to sound 8 h at 90 dB A 30 min at 110 dB A less than 4 min at 130 dB A SYMBOLS The following symbols are us...

Page 3: ...the latest document and software updates www l acoustics com CONTENTS KIVA SYSTEM 4 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 5 1 1 Loudspeaker enclosures 5 1 2 Powering and driving system 5 1 3 Loudspeaker cables 5 1 4 Rigging elements 5 1 5 Software application 5 2 LOUDSPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS 7 2 1 Line source 7 2 2 Line source with low frequency element 8 2 3 Line source element 10 2 4 Line source element with low fr...

Page 4: ...any audience geometry from narrow sectors to an extensive vertical coverage In standalone configuration KIVA is particularly suited to distributed applications as a main or complementary system Its ultra compact size and low weight complies with rigging and visual constraints found in historical buildings theatres broadcast productions and corporate events By adjusting the number of SB15m subwoofe...

Page 5: ...LA4X or LA8 Amplified controller with DSP preset library and networking capabilities Operating instructions Refer to the LA4 LA4X and LA8 user manuals 1 3 Loudspeaker cables DO cables DO 7 DO10 DO25 8 point PA COM loudspeaker cables Respective lengths of 0 7 m 2 3 ft 10 m 32 8 ft and 25 m 82 ft DOSUB LA8 Breakout cable for four passive enclosures 8 point PA COM to 4 2 point SpeakON SP cables SP 7 ...

Page 6: ...c s c o m 6 Using L ACOUSTICS software Refer to the SOUNDVISION user manual and the LA NETWORK MANAGER tutorial KIVA SB15m LA4 LA4X LA8 DO 7 DO10 DO25 DOSUB LA8 SPY1 CC4FP SP7 SP5 SP10 SP25 Soundvision LA Network Manager KIVA system components excluding rigging elements and modulation cables ...

Page 7: ... without complementary subwoofers the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosure The KIVA preset allows for a reference frequency response in medium to long throw applications This configuration is driven by the LA4 LA4X or LA8 amplified controller Standalone KIVA line source Enclosure PRESET KIVA KIVA Frequency range 10 dB 80 Hz 20 kHz ...

Page 8: ... source coupled SB15m Frequency range 10 dB Enclosure PRESET 40 Hz 20 kHz KIVA KIVA Recommended ratio SB15m SB15_100 3 KIVA 1 SB15m for a reinforced contour or 6 KIVA 1 SB15m for a flat contour or KIVA SB15m KIVA_SB15 Limits for close coupling Maximum for mixed main sub line 12 KIVA 4 SB15m Maximum distance between adjacent main sub lines 1 35 m Delay settings When combining a line source with sub...

Page 9: ...btain the pre alignment delay values The KIVA_SB15 hybrid preset does not allow the independent definition of parameters gain delay etc for different output channels When different parameters need to be defined for different channels it is necessary to build a custom preset with the KIVA and SB15_100 presets Refer to the LA NETWORK MANAGER tutorial for detailed instructions Use SBxx_xx_C with a SB...

Page 10: ...IVA enclosures are used without complementary subwoofers the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosure The KIVA_FI preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications This configuration is driven by the LA4 LA4X or LA8 amplified controller 1 or 2 KIVA enclosures Enclosure PRESET KIVA KIVA_FI Frequency range 10 dB 80 Hz 20 kHz ...

Page 11: ...e SB15m This configuration is driven by the LA4 LA4X or LA8 amplified controller 1 or 2 KIVA coupled SB15m Enclosure PRESET KIVA KIVA_FI SB15m SB15_100 Frequency range 10 dB 40 Hz 20 kHz Delay settings When combining a line source with subwoofers delays may have to be added to the presets Refer to the PRESET GUIDE to obtain the pre alignment delay values Refer to the LA NETWORK MANAGER tutorial fo...

Page 12: ...The IN connector allows receiving the audio signal and the LINK connector allows routing it to another similar enclosure in parallel Internal pinout for L ACOUSTICS KIVA enclosures SpeakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors IN IN Not used Not used The SB15m connection in parallel is only possible with the LA8 amplified controller Internal pinout for L ACOUSTICS SB15m enclosures SpeakON points 1 ...

Page 13: ... the cardioid preset SB15m subwoofer on OUT1 in hybrid configuration Always connect the SB15m subwoofer to OUT1 when you use the KIVA_SB15 preset 1 enclosure 2 enclosures only for KIVA 8 Ω 4 Ω SB18 connection SB15m and SB18 subwoofers follow the same cabling schemes Option A Use SP cables SP 7 SP5 SP10 or SP25 to connect first enclosures to the four LA4 LA4X output channels If necessary use SP cab...

Page 14: ...KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15m USER MANUAL VERSION 1 3 a KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1 3 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 14 LA4 LA4X option A maximum configuration with SB15m ...

Page 15: ...f the LA4 LA4X Use a CC4FP adapter to connect an SP Y1 cable and separate the two output channels If necessary use SP cables to connect additional KIVA enclosures in parallel with the first ones LA4 LA4X option B maximum configuration with KIVA LA4 LA4X option B maximum configuration with KIVA SB15m LA4 LA4X option B maximum configuration with SB15m ...

Page 16: ... Always connect the SB15m subwoofer to OUT1 when you use the KIVA_SB15 preset 1 enclosure 2 enclosures 3 enclosures only for KIVA 8 Ω 4 Ω 2 7 Ω Impedance load 8 Ω for 1 enclosure 4 Ω for 2 enclosures 2 7 Ω for 3 enclosures only for KIVA SB18 connection SB15m and SB18 subwoofers follow the same cabling schemes Option A Connect a DO cable DO 7 DO10 or DO25 to the LA8 PA COM connector Use the DOSUB L...

Page 17: ...KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1 3 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 17 LA8 option A with KIVA SB15m LA8 option A maximum configuration with SB15m ...

Page 18: ... SP 7 SP5 SP10 or SP25 to the OUT1 OUT2 and OUT3 OUT4 LA8 SpeakON connectors Use a CC4FP adapter to connect an SP YI cable and separate the two output channels If necessary use SP cables to connect additional similar enclosures in parallel with the first ones LA8 option B maximum configuration with KIVA LA8 option B with KIVA SB15m ...

Page 19: ...KIVASB15m_UM_EN_1 3 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 19 LA8 option A maximum configuration with SB15m ...

Page 20: ...KIVA OUT 2 PA IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON KIVA OUT 3 PA IN B 0 dB 0 ms ON KIVA OUT 4 PA IN B 0 dB 0 ms ON A B channel A or B PA passive output KIVA_SB15 The KIVA_SB15 preset combines the KIVA and SB15_100 presets to facilitate the use of this configuration Loudspeaker elements Amplifier outputs Channels Default parameters Routing Gain Delay Polarity Mute SB15m OUT 1 LF IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON KIVA OUT 2 PA ON KIV...

Page 21: ...4 SB ON A B channel A or B SB subwoofer output SR reversed subwoofer output APPENDIX B RECOMMENDATION FOR SPEAKER CABLES Cable quality and resistance Only use high quality fully insulated speaker cables made of stranded copper wire Use cables of gauge offering low resistance per unit length and keep the cables as short as possible The following table provides the recommended maximum length dependi...

Page 22: ...ver DOSC waveguide Nominal impedance 8 Ω RMS power handling 120 W Connectors IN 1 4 point SpeakON LINK 1 4 point SpeakON Rigging components Captive 3 point rigging system Inter enclosure angles 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 5 10 12 5 or 15 Dimensions Physical data Weight net 13 kg 28 7 lb Cabinet Back plate Composite sandwich structure ZAMAC Finish Dark grey Brown Pantone 426C Pure white RAL 9010 Custom RAL code ...

Page 23: ... point SpeakON Rigging components Integrated pole mount socket Coupling bars stored at handle position Dimensions Physical data Weight net 36 kg 79 4 lb Cabinet Baltic birch plywood Finish Dark Grey brown Pantone 426C Pure white RAL 9010 Custom RAL code on special order Front Steel grill with anti corrosion coating Airnet acoustically neutral fabric Protection Rating IP45 Rigging components High s...

Page 24: ...nce 8 Ω Connectors IN 1 4 point SpeakON LINK 1 4 point SpeakON Rigging components Integrated pole mount socket Integrated rigging system Handles integrated into the cabinet Dimensions Physical data Weight net 52 kg 115 lb Cabinet Baltic birch plywood Finish Dark Grey brown Pantone 426C Pure white RAL 9010 Front Steel grill with anti corrosion coating Airnet acoustically neutral fabric Protection r...

Page 25: ...nce KIVA SB15m_UM_EN_1 3 Distribution date January 7 2014 2013 L ACOUSTICS All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher ...

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