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Electro-acoustical description

Electro-acoustical description

Directivity

Kara features a V-shaped transducer arrangement coupled with a DOSC waveguide that generates a horizontal

directivity pattern of 110°.

Kara beamwidth

Frequency (Hz)

10 000

1 000

100

-180

-160

-140

-120

-100

-80

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-40

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100

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180

(°

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Dispersion angle diagram of an array of six enclosures with 0° inter-enclosure angle, using lines of equal sound pressure

at -3 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB.

Kara owner's manual (EN) version 1.0

Summary of Contents for LA-RAK

Page 1: ...Kara owner s manual EN ...

Page 2: ...manual EN version 1 0 Distribution date October 24 2019 2019 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 ...

Page 3: ...ara 16 SB18 17 Rigging elements 18 M BUMP 18 KARA MINIBU 19 M BAR 20 M JACK KARA ANGARMEX 21 KARA MINIBUEX KARA ANGARMEX 23 KARA PULLBACK 24 Transportation 25 Flight case 25 Mechanical safety 26 Loudspeaker con gurations 28 Line source 28 Line source with low frequency element 29 Line source element 34 Inspection and preventive maintenance 35 How to do preventive maintenance 35 Rigging part inspec...

Page 4: ... Stacking a Kara standalone array 90 Using M BUMP 90 Using KARA MINIBU 102 Stacking an SB18 Kara mixed array or an SB18 standalone array 113 Using M BUMP 113 Using KARA MINIBU 122 Connection to LA ampli ed controllers 136 Corrective maintenance 138 Tools 138 Kara 139 SB18 155 M BUMP 165 M BAR 169 KARA MINIBU 171 KARA MINIBUEX 173 Speci cations 176 APPENDIX A Installing an inclinometer 187 APPENDIX...

Page 5: ...APPENDIX D Safety pin removal and insertion 199 APPENDIX E Recommendation for speaker cables 200 5 ...

Page 6: ...are familiar with the rigging techniques and safety recommendations outlined in this manual Ensure personnel health and safety During installation and set up personnel must wear protective headgear and footwear at all times Under no circumstances is personnel allowed to climb on a loudspeaker assembly Respect the Working Load Limit WLL of third party equipment L Acoustics is not responsible for an...

Page 7: ... continuous evolution of techniques and standards L Acoustics reserves the right to change the speci cations of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice Check www l acoustics com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates Read the maintenance section of this document before servicing the product Do not expose the product to extreme conditions ...

Page 8: ...set and physical system con guration How to use this manual The Kara owner s manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design implementation preventive and corrective maintenance of the Kara system It must be used as follows 1 Read the technical description for an overview of all system elements their features and their compatibilities Electro acoustical description p 12 Rigging sys...

Page 9: ...bout complementary information or optional instructions System components Loudspeaker enclosures Kara 2 way modular WST enclosure SB18 High power compact subwoofer 1 x 18 SB28 High power subwoofer 2 x 18 KS28 Flyable subwoofer 2 x 18 Powering and driving system LA4X LA8 LA12X Ampli ed controller with DSP preset library and networking capabilities LA RAK Touring rack containing three LA8 and power ...

Page 10: ...ON and 2 x 2 point speakON Information about the connection of the enclosures to the LA ampli ed controllers is given in this document Refer to the LA4X LA8 LA12X user manual for detailed instructions about the whole cabling scheme including modulation cables and network Rigging elements M BUMP Bumper for ying or stacking KARA SB18 M BAR Extension bar for rigging frame M JACK 4 tilt adjustment scr...

Page 11: ...K1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 5 m DO 7 DO10 DO25 DOSUB LA8 2W CH A 2W CH B 3 5 m 2WAY SUB1 SUB2 3 5 m DOFILL LA8 DO3WFILL Rigging elements M BUMP M BAR M JACK KARA ANGARMEX KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX KARA PULLBACK Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 11 ...

Page 12: ...de that generates a horizontal directivity pattern of 110 Kara beamwidth Frequency Hz 10 000 1 000 100 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Angle 0 Dispersion angle diagram of an array of six enclosures with 0 inter enclosure angle using lines of equal sound pressure at 3 dB 6 dB 12 dB 12 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 13: ...HF IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON LF OUT 3 LF ON HF OUT 4 HF IN B 0 dB 0 ms ON KS28_60 KS28_100 SB28_60 SB28_100 SB18_60 SB18_100 outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 2 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 3 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 4 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON KS28_60_C KS28_100_C SB28_60_C SB28_100_C SB18_60_C SB18_100_C loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polar...

Page 14: ...ectors can be used interchangeably as IN or LINK connector Kara 2 4 point speakON Internal pinout for L Acoustics 2 way active enclosures speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF HF HF SB18 2 4 point speakON 14 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 15: ...sbeforeuse M adeinFrance EuropeanC om m unity SAFE USE 16 KS28 FOROTHERCONFIGURATIONS CHECKMECHANICAL SAFETYWITHSOUNDVISIONSOFTWARE USEONLYWITHL ACOUSTICSAMPLIFIEDCONTROLLERS K S 2 8 Weight 79 kg 174 lb KS28 1 4 point speakON Internal pinout for L Acoustics subwoofers speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF Not linked Not linked Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 15 ...

Page 16: ...d of two adjustable rigging arms secured with ball locking pins and two lodgings with ball locking pins on both sides of the enclosure Kara can be connected to other Kara enclosures or to dedicated rigging accessories The inter enclosure angle can be set between 0 and 10 16 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 17: ...rigging SB18 refer to the SB18 rigging manual SB18 has a four point rigging system with two rigging arms and two pins on each side pin x4 rigging arm x4 storage position rigging position SB18 features a 35 mm pole socket Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 17 ...

Page 18: ... arrays The M BUMP is a square frame tted with the following elements Four 5 16 R BLP round shaped ball locking pins for Kara rigging Four rotating arms with 5 16 T BLP T shaped ball locking pins for SB18 rigging One laser support plate with four bolts for optional laser inclinometer device mounting refer to Installing an inclinometer p 187 Two shackles tted with 19 mm 0 75 inch diameter bolts and...

Page 19: ...arrays The KARA MINIBU is a rectangular frame tted with the following elements Four 5 16 R BLP round shaped ball locking pins for Kara rigging One laser support plate with four bolts for optional laser inclinometer device mounting refer to Installing an inclinometer p 187 Two shackles tted with 12 mm 0 47 inch diameter bolts and safety pins 17 shackle holes for rigging 2 shackle holes for pullback...

Page 20: ...SB18 arrays In stacked con gurations its use is required in pairs as part of the stacking platform see M JACK KARA ANGARMEX p 21 The M BAR is a bar tted with the following elements Two 3 8 T BLP for M BUMP rigging Two shackles tted with 19 mm 0 75 inch diameter bolts and safety pins Refer to M BUMP rigging options p 189 for distance between shackles M BAR One M BAR mounted to M BUMP Two M BAR moun...

Page 21: ...array The L Acoustics KARA ANGARMEX are two angle arm extensions providing extra 10 downwards site angle for the bottom Kara in stacked con gurations Two KARA ANGARMEX are also included in the M JACK package The M JACK package comprises the following elements Four feet tted with height adjustment and locking system Two angle arm extensions with 5 16 T BLP The KARA ANGARMEX package comprises two an...

Page 22: ... BUMP The KARA ANGARMEX angle arm extensions are provided with two slings and xation material to be permanently attached to the M BUMP Attach the slings to the holes shown in the gure below and respect the orientation 22 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 23: ...ng extra 10 downwards site angle for the bottom Kara in stacked con gurations The KARA MINIBUEX package comprises the following elements Two rigging plates featuring two rubber feet each Six bolts to assemble the KARA MINIBU frame and two KARA MINIBUEX plates Four 5 16 T BLP T shaped ball locking pins to attach an SB18 enclosure to the KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX structure The KARA ANGARMEX package ...

Page 24: ... setting the Kara array in a pullback con guration It connects to the bottom enclosure of the array and to the hook or stinger of an additional motor The KARA PULLBACK is a plate on which is xed one shackle tted with 19 mm 0 75 inch diameter bolt and a safety pin 24 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 25: ... a ight case designed to ship a 3 Kara vertical array It should contain foam inserts to prevent array movement and the tray should be tted with 2 wedges to keep the array vertical Complete ight case Tray supporting a 3 Kara array Tray detail Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 25 ...

Page 26: ...which the safety factor can be compliant with the 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive when the other deployment parameters provide the best mechanical conditions For mixed arrays refer to your Soundvision model Kara con guration rigging accessory maximum limit M BUMP M BAR optional 24 own KARA MINIBU 6 M BUMP KARA PULLBACK 12 pullback KARA MINIBU KARA PULLBACK 6 SB18 con guration rigging accessory maxi...

Page 27: ... the composition of the array type and number of enclosures splay angles and the implementation of the ying or stacking structure number and location of ying points site angle This cannot be determined without the complex mechanical modeling and calculation offered by Soundvision Assessing the safety with Soundvision The overall safety factor of a speci c mechanical con guration always corresponds...

Page 28: ...m operates over the nominal bandwidth of the Kara enclosure The KARA preset delivers a reference frequency response in long throw applications The Kara enclosure is driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli ed controllers Enclosure Kara Preset KARA Frequency range 10 dB 55 Hz 20 kHz 28 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 29: ...0 Hz in separated con guration or 100 Hz in closely coupled con guration for an optimal frequency coupling with the Kara line source Ampli ed controllers compatibility LA4X LA8 LA12X Kara SB18 KS21 SB28 KS28 Kara line source with coupled SB18 KS21 SB28 or KS28 3 Kara 1 subwoofer Flown Kara array beside flown SB18 KS21 array Flown or ground stacked Kara SB18 array KARA array stacked on SB28 KARA ar...

Page 30: ...lues Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration Pre alignment delays presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings KARA SB18_100 Kara 0 ms SB18 0 ms KARA SB18_100_C Kara 5 5 ms SB18 0 ms KARA SB18_100_Cx Kara 4 ms SB18 0 ms KARA KS21_100 Kara 0 ms KS21 0 5 ms KARA KS21_100_C Kara 5 ms KS21 0 ms KARA KS21_100_Cx Kara 4 ms KS21 0 ms KARA SB28...

Page 31: ...the subwoofer owner s manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical bulletin Grouping subwoofers Place the subwoofer enclosures side by side If not possible the maximum distance between two adjacent acoustic centers must be 2 8 m or 1 7 m if the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer system is at 60 Hz or 100 Hz respectively Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric de...

Page 32: ...A KS21_60_C Kara 6 ms KS21 0 ms KARA KS21_60_Cx Kara 5 5 ms KS21 0 ms KARA SB28_60 Kara 0 ms SB28 5 ms KARA SB28_60_C Kara 0 5 ms SB28 0 ms KARA SB28_60_Cx Kara 4 5 ms SB28 0 ms KARA KS28_60 Kara 0 ms KS28 5 ms KARA KS28_60_C Kara 0 5 ms KS28 0 ms KARA KS28_60_Cx Kara 4 5 ms KS28 0 ms 32 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 33: ...tead use a con guration with a own Kara array beside a own KS21 array see Kara line source with coupled SB18 KS21 SB28 or KS28 p 29 KS21 has the same ratios as SB18 Maximum number of enclosures in mixed lines 9 Kara 3 SB18 Maximum distance between arrays 0 95 m 37 4 in Enclosure Kara SB18 or KS21 SB28 or KS28 Preset KARA xxxx_100 xx28_60 Frequency range 10 dB 32 Hz 20 kHz with SB18 31 Hz 20 kHz wi...

Page 34: ...KS28 5 5 ms KARA SB18_100 KS28_60_C Kara 0 ms SB18 0 ms KS28 0 ms KARA SB18_100 KS28_60_Cx Kara 5 5 ms SB18 5 5 ms KS28 0 ms KARA KS21_100 SB28_60 Kara 0 ms KS21 0 5 ms SB28 5 5 ms KARA KS21_100 SB28_60_C Kara 0 ms KS21 0 5 ms SB28 0 ms KARA KS21_100 SB28_60_Cx Kara 5 5 ms KS21 6 ms SB28 0 ms KARA KS21_100 KS28_60 Kara 0 ms KS21 0 ms KS28 5 5 ms KARA KS21_100 KS28_60_C Kara 0 ms KS21 0 5 ms KS28 0...

Page 35: ...ical system overview p 36 to identify critical parts of the system and apply the speci c checks described in the Inspection references p 43 Do the Rigging check p 40 If any parts are damaged order the repair or replacement kits listed in Inspection references p 43 and contact your L Acoustics representative for further instructions Acoustics Perform the Enclosure check p 46 Perform the Listening t...

Page 36: ... is available add blue threadlocker before reusing the screw Do not apply more than the indicated torque 4 Check the geometry of the part to identify critical deformations Place the rigging part on a at surface or hold a level against it 5 Check the moving parts Make sure that the mechanism engages correctly What to do next If a problem is detected perform the authorized maintenance operations or ...

Page 37: ...maintenance Mixed Kara array with SB18 and M BUMP Refer to Rigging part inspection p 36 Ball locking pins p 43 Shackles p 45 Ball locking pins p 43 Rigging check p 40 Ball locking pins p 43 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 37 ...

Page 38: ...A MINIBUEX and KARA PULLBACK Refer to Rigging part inspection p 36 screws are tightened Shackles p 45 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Rigging check p 40 Ball locking pins p 43 Shackles p 45 tabs are not bent 38 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 39: ...th M BUMP M JACK and KARA ANGARMEX Refer to Rigging part inspection p 36 Rigging check p 40 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Safety pin p 199 safety pin is present Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 39 ...

Page 40: ...igging check Prerequisite Check that the front rigging plates of the Kara enclosure are not loose Procedure 1 Secure the front rigging arms at rigging position The rigging arms slide and rotate correctly 40 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 41: ... rear rigging arms at the 0 position The rigging arms slide correctly 3 Secure a second Kara on top of the rst Kara 4 Hold the top enclosure by the handles and shake the assembly The two enclosures remain attached Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 41 ...

Page 42: ... to separate it from the bottom enclosure 6 Remove the ball locking pins of the bottom enclosure to release the rigging arms 7 Secure the rigging arms and the ball locking pins at their storage positions 8 Repeat the procedure with the other enclosures 42 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 43: ...tures tether Kara tether SB18 tether M BUMP tether KARA MINIBU tether M BAR tether KARA MINIBUEX tether KARA ANGARMEX Moving parts 1 Press the push button The ball locking mechanism is retracted 2 Release the button The ball locking mechanism is activated Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 43 ...

Page 44: ...oustics Repair kits KR Kara KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets Pins p 143 SB18 KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets Pins p 161 M BUMP KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets Pins p 166 KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets Pins p 167 M BAR KR PIN665 Kit 10 pins 9 5mm diameter screws rivets Pins p 170 KARA MINIBUEX KR PIN601 Kit 10 p...

Page 45: ...re that the end is ush with the shackle Repair kits 12 mm shackles KARA MINIBU KR CAMAN12 Kit 4 straight shackles 12 mm 19 mm shackles M BUMP KR MAN19L Kit of 4 mooring shackles 19 M BAR KR MAN19L Kit of 4 mooring shackles 19 Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 36 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 45 ...

Page 46: ...WG 11 speaker cables Do not connect enclosures in parallel Ampli ed controllers LA4X must run at least rmware version 1 1 0 LA4X load sensors must be calibrated Refer to the Load Sensor Calibration Tool technical bulletin for more information LA4X must warm up for at least 10 minutes after power up Do not power off reboot or switch to standby mode to avoid resetting the countdown Load a preset cor...

Page 47: ...t all the prerequisites are met in particular that the loaded preset corresponds to the connected speaker s family b inspect the cables and connections c go to step 8 p 47 8 Under NC NOK and UNDEF results press and hold the corresponding OUT key The ampli ed controller displays the tested frequencies information on the measured impedance OPEN for open circuit found in NC results SHORT for short ci...

Page 48: ...ews are not tightened with the appropriate torque There is an air leak in the gasket There is dust on the cone The cone is damaged The surround is torn or delaminated The voice coil or the spider is damaged Procedure 1 Visually inspect the speaker and the cables If any damage is visible replace the speaker 2 Carefully clean the speaker with a dry cloth 3 Perform the reassembly procedure Replace th...

Page 49: ...coil If any damage is visible replace the diaphragm 3 Clean the air gap thoroughly 4 Perform the reassembly procedure Pay close attention to the position of the diaphragm Apply the recommended torque 5 Repeat the listening test Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 49 ...

Page 50: ...array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical Kara array under an M BUMP It is recommended to rig the Kara by successively adding arrays of 3 enclosures called ARRAY 1 ARRAY 2 in the order of appearance in the procedure The second procedure describes how to disassemble the array Array mounting About this task All along the procedure Strictl...

Page 51: ...ase at the rigging location and remove the lid Direct the front face of the 3 Kara array towards the audience In the following the array will be designated as ARRAY 1 and the enclosures as KARA 1 to KARA 3 from top to bottom 5 Check the inter enclosure connections in ARRAY 1 repeat for each side a For both front rigging points verify that the front arm is open and locked to 2 Kara by 2 R BLP inser...

Page 52: ... angle hole 1 3 5 7 5 10 It is recommended to select the 5 angle on the Kara intended to be linked to the M BUMP In that way the KARA 1 axis will be parallel to the M BUMP a b 7 Remove the 4 R BLP from the M BUMP put the M BUMP on ARRAY 1 by aligning the four rigging points and secure by re inserting the 4 R BLP 8 Place ARRAY 1 beneath the rigging points attach the motor hook s or stinger s to the...

Page 53: ...ace another full ight case at the rigging location and remove the lid Direct the front face of the 3 Kara array towards the audience In the following the array will be designated as ARRAY 2 and the enclosures as KARA 4 to KARA 6 from top to bottom 11 Check the inter enclosure connections in ARRAY 2 by applying step 5 p 51 12 On KARA 4 take both front arms out as follows repeat for each one remove ...

Page 54: ... within comfortable reach and remove the ight case from the rigging location 16 With 2 people working simultaneously on each side of the array connect both rear rigging points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 as follows a Remove the KARA 4 rear top R BLP from its storage position slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the desired angle value and secure by re inserting the R BLP into the cor...

Page 55: ...ds at the back remove the 4 bottom RBLP from the Kara and secure by re inserting them into the bottom yellow link holes Attach the hook or stinger of an additional motor to the KARA PULLBACK shackle Refer to KARA PULLBACK setup safety limits p 191 20 Raise the array to the desired height and adjust the site angle see M BUMP site angle setting p 190 21 Secure the M BUMP to the main rigging structur...

Page 56: ...r hook or stinger from the shackle while holding the KARA PULLBACK remove the 4 bottom R BLP from the bottom Kara re insert them into the bottom storage holes and remove the KARA PULLBACK 4 With 2 people working simultaneously on each side of ARRAY 2 set the inter enclosure angles to 0 as follows a While grabbing the back handle of KARA 6 remove the rear top R BLP of KARA 5 b Rotate KARA 5 so as t...

Page 57: ...rray until ARRAY 2 rests in the tray and the front rigging points between ARRAY 2 and ARRAY 1 are in contact 9 Remove the front rigging points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 as follows a Remove both KARA 4 front top link R BLP b Slightly raise ARRAY 1 c Remove both KARA 3 front bottom link R BLP and re insert them into the bottom storage holes d Rotate both KARA 4 front arms down and re insert both R...

Page 58: ... s or stinger s remove the 4 R BLP from the M BUMP and remove the M BUMP from ARRAY 1 16 Set ARRAY 1 for transport as follows a On each side of KARA 1 remove the front top link R BLP slide the front arm up rotate down and secure by re inserting the R BLP into the top storage hole b On each side of the KARA 1 remove the rear top angle R BLP slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the sto...

Page 59: ...nsport as follows a Re insert the 4 R BLP in their storage locations b Remove each M BAR as follows remove both T BLP from the M BAR studs remove the M BAR and re insert both T BLP in their storage locations Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 59 ...

Page 60: ...earance in the procedure The second procedure describes how to disassemble the array Array mounting About this task All along the procedure Strictly follow the sequence of the successive steps Systematically verify that each BLP is fully inserted Systematically verify that the bolt is fully screwed in and secured with safety pin on each shackle For clarity purposes the loudspeaker cabling procedur...

Page 61: ...to angle hole 1 3 5 7 5 10 It is recommended to select the 5 angle on the Kara intended to be attached to the KARA MINIBU in that way the KARA 1 axis will be parallel to the KARA MINIBU a b 4 Attach a KARA MINIBU to KARA 1 as follows a Remove the four R BLP from the KARA MINIBU b Turn the KARA MINIBU so that the text of the identi cation plate is readable and the laser plate is placed at the front...

Page 62: ...KARA MINIBU p 19 6 Place ARRAY 1 beneath the rigging points and attach the motor hook s or stinger s to the shackle s 7 Raise the array to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY 1 are within comfortable reach and remove the ight case from the rigging location 8 With two people working simultaneously on each side of ARRAY 1 set the inter enclosure angles as follows a While grabbing the back han...

Page 63: ...htly higher than the front arms of ARRAY 2 and place ARRAY 2 beneath ARRAY 1 13 Secure the front link points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 as follows a Slide each KARA 4 front arm up and align it with the KARA 3 front bottom link point b Secure each KARA 4 front arm to KARA 3 by removing the KARA 3 front bottom R BLP from its storage hole and re inserting it into its link hole c Lower the array unti...

Page 64: ... KARA 4 rear link points c Lock ARRAY 2 in place by removing the KARA 3 rear bottom R BLP from its storage hole and re inserting it into its link hole 16 Set the inter enclosure angles in ARRAY 2 by applying step 8 p 62 17 If the array is intended to be own in pullback con guration attach a KARA PULLBACK to the bottom Kara as follows a Align the KARA PULLBACK studs with the Kara link points long s...

Page 65: ...y limits p 191 18 Raise the array to the chosen height and adjust the site angle see KARA MINIBU site angle setting p 193 19 Secure the KARA MINIBU to the main rigging structure by using two safety slings not included Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 65 ...

Page 66: ...es to 0 as follows a While grabbing the back handle of KARA 6 remove the KARA 5 rear top R BLP from its angle hole b Rotate KARA 5 so as to align the cursor of the angle arm with angle label 0 c Lock KARA 5 in place by re inserting the R BLP into angle hole 0 2 4 d Repeat the procedure for KARA 6 5 Bring an empty Kara ight case to the rigging location remove the lid and place the tray beneath ARRA...

Page 67: ...arms down and re insert both front top R BLP into their storage holes The front top storage and link holes are the same 10 Remove ARRAY 2 from the rigging location and attach the lid to the ight case 11 Lower the array to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY 1 are within comfortable reach and set the angles to 0 by applying step 4 p 66 12 Bring another empty ight case to the rigging location...

Page 68: ...r KARA 1 arms as follows repeat on both sides of the enclosure a Remove the front top R BLP from its link hole slide the front arm up rotate it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage h...

Page 69: ...sembling the array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical SB18 Kara array using two M BUMP According to the array composition the SB18 enclosures can be rigged one by one or by pairs as shown in the procedure It is recommended to rig the Kara by successively adding arrays of 3 enclosures called ARRAY 1 ARRAY 2 in the order of appearance in...

Page 70: ...s to the M BUMP see APPENDIX D Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 according to the desired con guration see M BUMP rigging options p 189 4 Build a stack composed of two SB18 hereafter called SB18 1 and SB18 2 at the rigging location as follows a Place two SB18 at the rigging location and remove the dolly boards b Put SB18 1 onto SB18 2 so that the front grills are facing the audience and the l...

Page 71: ...nnect a T BLP from SB18 1 rotate the rigging arm up re connect the T BLP to the M BUMP rigging point and the rigging arm repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured 6 Attach the motor hook s or stinger s to the shackle s 7 Raise the array so that it is possible to place another stack of two SB18 under it Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 71 ...

Page 72: ...the array onto SB18 3 while aligning the four rigging points between SB18 2 and SB18 3 b Attach the four rigging arms of SB18 3 to SB18 2 as follows disconnect a T BLP from SB18 3 rotate the rigging arm up re connect the T BLP to the SB18 2 rigging point and the rigging arm repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured 10 If the array is intended to be an SB18 standalone array apply the follo...

Page 73: ...ow link holes b For both rear rigging points verify that the angle arm cursor is aligned with the 0 angle value and locked to 2 Kara by 2 R BLP the upper one inserted in a yellow link hole and the bottom one inserted into angle hole 0 2 4 12 On KARA 1 take the 4 arms out as follows repeat for each side a Remove the front top R BLP from storage position rotate the front arm up slide it down and sec...

Page 74: ...ARRAY 1 place ARRAY 1 beneath it and lower the SB18 array so as to align its 4 rigging points with those of ARRAY 1 The bottom SB18 and the M BUMP must be in contact 15 Attach the 4 rigging points between the bottom SB18 and the M BUMP as follows repeat for each one a Remove the external T BLP from the M BUMP b Rotate the arm out c Secure to the SB18 by re inserting the T BLP 16 Raise the array to...

Page 75: ...Rigging procedures 17 Continue the procedure by applying Kara standalone array mounting procedure steps 9 p 53 to 21 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 75 ...

Page 76: ... 77 In case of SB18 Kara mixed array begin the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array removal procedure steps 1 p 56 to 13 and then continue to next step 2 Lower ARRAY 1 into the tray The bottom SB18 must be resting on the M BUMP 3 Disconnect the 4 rigging points between the bottom SB18 and the M BUMP as follows repeat for each point a Remove the T BLP from the M BUMP b Rotate the arm dow...

Page 77: ...position and secure by re inserting the R BLP into the top storage hole c Put the ight case lid on 7 Set the M BUMP for transport by re inserting the 4 R BLP into their storage locations For clarity purposes the procedure is continued with an array composed of four SB18 enclosures 8 If not already done remove both safety slings from the M BUMP 9 Lower the array until the bottom SB18 hereafter call...

Page 78: ...11 Raise the array so that SB18 2 is separated from SB18 3 12 Attach two dolly boards to SB18 3 and 4 13 Detach SB18 4 from SB18 3 by applying step 10 p 78 14 Remove SB18 3 and 4 from the rigging location 15 Repeat steps 9 p 77 to 14 to separate the SB18s from the array just until SB18 1 and 2 are remaining attached to the M BUMP 16 Lower the array until it rests on the ground 17 Remove the motor ...

Page 79: ...all 4 arms are locked in closed position e Remove the M BUMP from the array 19 If necessary set the M BUMP for transport by removing each M BAR as follows remove both T BLP from the M BAR studs remove the M BAR and re insert both T BLP in their storage locations 20 Attach two dolly boards to SB18 1 and 2 21 Detach SB18 2 from SB18 1 by applying step 10 p 78 and remove both subwoofers from the rigg...

Page 80: ...gging systems allow assembling the array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical SB18 Kara array using two KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX rigging structures It is recommended to assemble the Kara by successively adding arrays of 3 enclosures called ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 in the order of appearance in the procedure The second procedure describes how...

Page 81: ...he KARA MINIBU see Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 according to the chosen con guration see KARA MINIBU rigging options p 192 If the array is intended to be own in pullback con guration attach a single shackle to the rear pullback hole see KARA MINIBU p 19 2 Attach two SB18 hereafter called SB18 1 and SB18 2 together as follows a Bring two SB18 to the rigging location and remove the dolly b...

Page 82: ...e an SB18 standalone array attach two additional SB18 enclosures hereafter called SB18 3 and SB18 4 under the array by applying step 2 p 81 and then continue the procedure from step 6 p 82 below Orient all SB18 composing the array towards the audience to obtain an omnidirectional acoustic pattern or turn one SB18 out of four from front to rear to obtain a cardioid acoustic pattern refer to the SB1...

Page 83: ...RRAY 1 and the enclosures as KARA 1 to KARA 3 from top to bottom 10 Check the inter enclosure attachments in ARRAY 1 as follows repeat on both sides of the array a Verify that each front arm x2 is open and secured to the link holes of two Kara by two R BLP A link hole is indicated by a yellow circle b Verify that each angle arm x2 has the cursor aligned with angle label 0 and is secured to two Kar...

Page 84: ...ached to the KARA MINIBU in that way the KARA 1 axis will be parallel to the KARA MINIBU a b 12 Assemble another KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX rigging structure by applying step 1 p 81 without attaching shackles 13 Attach the KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX to KARA 1 as follows a Remove the four R BLP from the KARA MINIBU b Turn the KARA MINIBU so that the text of the identi cation plate is readable and the...

Page 85: ...so as to align its four bottom link points with those of both KARA MINIBUEX Do not stack the SB18 array onto the Kara array c Secure the link points together by re inserting the four T BLP into the KARA MINIBUEX and bottom SB18 link holes 16 Continue the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array mounting procedure Array mounting p 60 steps 7 p 62 to 19 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 85 ...

Page 86: ...o step 8 p 87 If the array to disassemble is an SB18 Kara mixed array begin the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array removal procedure steps 1 p 66 to 12 and then continue from step 2 p 86 below 2 Lower ARRAY 1 into the tray The bottom SB18 must be resting on both KARA MINIBUEX 3 Remove ARRAY 1 from the SB18 array as follows a Remove the four T BLP from the link holes of both KARA MINIB...

Page 87: ...n place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole 7 Attach the lid to the ight case The procedure is continued with an array composed of four SB18 enclosures to cover all possible cases 8 If not already done ...

Page 88: ... until all four arms are locked in closed position 11 Raise the array until SB18 2 is removed from SB18 3 12 Attach a dolly board to each of the SB18 3 and SB18 4 subwoofers 13 Remove SB18 4 from SB18 3 by applying step 10 p 88 14 Remove SB18 3 and SB18 4 from the rigging location 15 Lower the array until it rests on the ground 16 Detach the motor hook s or stinger s from the KARA MINIBU shackle s...

Page 89: ...emove it from SB18 1 c Rotate the four SB18 1 link arms down d Lock the link arms in closed position by re inserting the four T BLP into the top SB18 1 link points 18 Attach a dolly board to each of the SB18 1 and SB18 2 subwoofers 19 Remove SB18 2 from SB18 1 by applying step 10 p 88 and remove both subwoofers from the rigging location Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 89 ...

Page 90: ...are close to 0 The Kara and M BUMP fully integrated rigging systems allow assembling the array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to mount a vertical Kara platform stacked array The second procedure describes how to disassemble the array Array mounting About this task All along the procedure Strictly follow the sequence of the successive steps Systema...

Page 91: ...locking nut on each M JACK 16 mm hex key b Place an inclinometer device onto the platform in the direction parallel to the M BAR and rotate the 4 M JACK knobs to adjust the platform in the horizontal position The inclinometer can be mounted to the integrated laser plate see Installing an inclinometer p 187 In case of high resistance the user can also screw the base nut 14 mm hex key in place of a ...

Page 92: ...storage T BLP and the rear R BLP b Insert the single part of the KARA ANGARMEX into the M BUMP by putting it vertically with sling ring pointing towards the front and indentation on the spacer c Align the KARA ANGARMEX and M BUMP holes Insert the R BLP a a b c Dual part Sling ring Single part Indentation Spacer 92 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 93: ... top R BLP from its storage hole rotate the front arm up slide it down and secure by reinserting the R BLP into the top yellow link hole b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle value and secure by re inserting the R BLP into the corresponding angle hole 0 2 4 or 1 3 5 7 5 10 Refer to Array site angle setting p 196 for eq...

Page 94: ...been con gured with KARA ANGARMEX the rear rigging points become those of the KARA ANGARMEX c Secure both front rigging points by inserting the R BLP into the M BUMP Depending on the con guration secure both rear rigging points by inserting either both R BLP into the M BUMP or both T BLP into the KARA ANGARMEX 10 Set KARA 2 in rigging con guration by applying step 8 p 93 94 Kara owner s manual EN ...

Page 95: ...sert the four arms into the KARA 1 rigging points c Secure the four rigging points by removing the four KARA 1 top R BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into the top yellow link holes 12 Link KARA 3 to KARA 2 by applying steps 10 and 11 do not remove the 4 bottom R BLP from KARA 3 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 95 ...

Page 96: ...p 95 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are rigged 14 Check if the stacking platform is still horizontal If not refer to step 4 p 91 15 Secure the system to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other applicable material not included 96 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 97: ...ure 1 Remove the ratchet strap from the array 2 Place an empty Kara ight case at the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Separate the top Kara KARA 3 for example from the Kara below KARA 2 for example as follows remove the 4 top link R BLP from KARA 2 and re insert them into the top storage holes 4 Lift up and turn KARA 3 arms upwards Put KARA 3 into the ight case tray Pay attention to the tray ...

Page 98: ...le 0 2 4 6 Separate KARA 2 from KARA 1 by applying step 3 p 97 7 Lift up and turn KARA 2 arms upwards Connect KARA 2 to KARA 3 with two grills on the same side by aligning the 4 rigging points between both enclosures Remove the 4 R BLP from the bottom storage holes of KARA 2 and secure by re inserting them into the bottom yellow link holes 8 Set the angles to 0 on KARA 2 by applying step 5 p 98 98...

Page 99: ... step 3 p 97 if the top enclosure is not KARA 1 a Remove both front R BLP from the M BUMP b Depending on the con guration remove either both rear R BLP from the M BUMP or both T BLP from the KARA ANGARMEX 10 Attach KARA 1 to KARA 2 by applying step 7 p 98 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 99 ...

Page 100: ...with the storage position and secure by re inserting the top R BLP on the top storage hole c Put the ight case lid back in place 12 Repeat steps 2 p 97 to 11 until all Kara enclosures are removed 13 Optional On the M BUMP put both KARA ANGARMEX in storage position as follows repeat for each one a Remove the rear R BLP remove the KARA ANGARMEX and re insert the R BLP into the M BUMP hole b Put the ...

Page 101: ...e of the M BUMP and remove the M BAR c Re insert both T BLP into their storage holes 15 Remove both M JACK from each M BAR as follows repeat for each M BAR a Remove the safety pin see Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 and bolt from the M JACK b Fix the preceding bolt and safety pin to a shackle c Remove the M JACK from the M BAR b a Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 101 ...

Page 102: ...gle setting p 198 for angle settings Platform stacked Kara array safe con gurations Number of Kara Bottom Kara authorized angle range 1 3 From 15 to 5 4 From 11 to 5 5 6 From 7 5 to 5 If the Kara array is strongly curved all inter enclosure angles are close to 10 the platform must be installed in rear extension con guration refer to Stacking platform con guration p 197 The Kara KARA MINIBU and KAR...

Page 103: ...KARA MINIBU When using KARA ANGARMEX the platform must be put in front extension con guration see Stacking platform con guration p 197 b Insert the single part of a rst KARA ANGARMEX into the corner slit position it vertically with sling ring towards the front and indentation resting on the spacer c Align the KARA ANGARMEX and KARA MINIBU holes and secure them together by re inserting the R BLP d ...

Page 104: ...le is indicated by a yellow circle The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into the corresponding angle hole 0 2 4 or 1 3 5 7 5 10 Refer to Array site angle setting p 198 to obtain the angle value corresponding to the c...

Page 105: ...to slide the four KARA MINIBU slits along the KARA 1 arms If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU the rear slits are located on both KARA ANGARMEX a Secure the front link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU Depending on the con guration secure the rear link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU or both TBLP into both KARA ANGARMEX Kara owner...

Page 106: ...old the KARA 1 platform assembly turn it feet downwards and front face towards audience and put it on the ground 10 Open the four KARA 2 arms by applying step 6 p 104 11 Remove the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes see step 8 p 106 106 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 107: ...owards the audience b Align the four arms with the KARA 1 link points c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 1 top R BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes 13 Attach KARA 3 to KARA 2 by applying steps 10 p 106 to 12 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 107 ...

Page 108: ...p 106 to 12 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are assembled Rear extension con guration Front extension con guration 15 Secure the array to a xed point by using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material not included 108 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 109: ...strap or other equivalent material from the stacked array 2 Bring an empty Kara ight case to the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Remove the top Kara KARA 3 for example from the Kara below KARA 2 for example by removing the four KARA 2 top R BLP from their link holes and re inserting them into their storage holes 4 Lift up and turn KARA 3 arms pointing up Put KARA 3 into the ight case tray Pa...

Page 110: ...ints between KARA 2 and KARA 3 c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes 8 Set angles 0 on KARA 2 by applying step 5 p 110 9 If the last Kara to be placed in the ight case is not attached to the KARA MINIBU KARA 4 apply steps 3 p 109 7 p 110 11 p 112 and 12 p 112 for KARA 4 and then apply the proce...

Page 111: ...e attached to the platform remove both T BLP from them Otherwise remove both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP c Remove the platform from KARA 1 d If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the platform remove them by removing both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP e Re insert the four R BLP into the KARA MINIBU holes Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 111 ...

Page 112: ...own and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole 12 Attach the lid to the ight case 112 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 113: ...be stacked on a perfectly horizontal and regular surface ONLY Provides tilt adjustments in case of slope surface Increases Kara array site angle range Ground stacked arrays A ground stacked array requires to be installed on a perfectly horizontal and regular surface It can be composed of a maximum of 4 SB18 9 Kara or 8 SB18 enclosures along with all loudspeakers cables refer to Mechanical safety p...

Page 114: ... so as to ensure acoustical conformity This can be done using L Acoustics Soundvision Software which will assist the user to Determine the number of required Kara enclosures Calculate the inter enclosure angles A platform stacked array can be composed of a maximum of 2 SB18 6 Kara or 4 SB18 enclosures along with all loudspeakers cables refer to Mechanical safety p 26 The platform must be installed...

Page 115: ...rds the audience 2 Mount two M BAR M JACK assemblies as follows repeat for each M BAR a Remove the safety pin see Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 and the bolt from a shackle Alternatively order KR MJACKAXE from L Acoustics The repair kit contains four sets of bolts and safety pins b Place an M JACK under one end of an M BAR and align the M JACK hole with the second M BAR hole c Secure by in...

Page 116: ... is also horizontal in this direction The handheld inclinometer included in the TECH TOOLCASE can be used in this step d Lock each M JACK height by rmly screwing in the locking nut 16 mm hex key 5 Link a rst SB18 hereafter called SB18 1 to the M BUMP as follows a Place SB18 1 at the rigging location and remove the dolly board b Turn the SB18 1 logo upwards Orient the front grill towards the audien...

Page 117: ...ds and front face towards the audience c Place SB18 2 on SB18 1 by aligning the four rigging points d Attach the four rigging arms of SB18 2 to SB18 1 as follows disconnect a T BLP from SB18 2 rotate the rigging arm down re connect the T BLP to the SB18 1 rigging point and the rigging arm repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 117 ...

Page 118: ...last procedure a Check if the stacking platform is still horizontal If not refer to step 4 p 91 from the Array mounting procedure in Stacking a Kara standalone array using M BUMP b Secure the system to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other applicable material not provided If the array is intended to be an SB18 Kara mixed array place a second M BUMP at the rigging location Turn it so that ...

Page 119: ... each one remove the external T BLP from the M BUMP rotate the arm downwards and secure it to the SB18 by re inserting the T BLP 10 Finish the procedure by applying steps 5 p 92 to 15 from the Array mounting procedure in Stacking a Kara standalone array using M BUMP Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 119 ...

Page 120: ...n continue to next step 2 Unlink the 4 rigging points between the M BUMP and the SB18 as follows repeat for each one remove the TBLP from the SB18 rotate the arm upwards and lock it by re inserting the T BLP on the M BUMP 3 Remove the M BUMP from the SB18 For clarity purposes the procedure is continued with an array composed of two SB18 enclosures 4 If not already done remove the ratchet strap fro...

Page 121: ... one a Remove both T BLP from the M BAR studs b Lift up the corresponding side of the M BUMP and remove the M BAR c Re insert both T BLP into their storage holes 9 Remove both M JACK from each M BAR as follows repeat for each M BAR a Remove the safety pin see Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 and bolt from the M JACK b Secure the preceding bolt and safety pin to a shackle c Remove the M JACK ...

Page 122: ... array assembling procedure Stack a rst SB18 on the ground front face logo down Stack a second SB18 onto the rst one and attach it by applying step 2 c p 81 Repeat the procedure until all SB18 composing the array are assembled Array mounting About this task All along the procedure Strictly follow the sequence of the successive steps Systematically verify that each BLP is fully inserted Systematica...

Page 123: ...xt of the identi cation plate is upside down b Position a rst KARA MINIBUEX on the laser plate side of the KARA MINIBU by turning it feet pointing down and inserting the stud into the slit of the KARA MINIBU located near the laser plate c Drive 3 bolts to the 3 holes shown in the gure below 6 mm hex bit 13 mm hex key 7 N m 63 in lb f d Repeat the procedure with a second KARA MINIBUEX on the other ...

Page 124: ...lign the KARA ANGARMEX and KARA MINIBU holes and secure them together by re inserting the R BLP d Repeat the procedure with a second KARA ANGARMEX on the other rear corner of the KARA MINIBU 7 Remove both front R BLP from the KARA MINIBU 8 If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU remove both T BLP from them Otherwise remove both rear R BLP from the KARA MINIBU 9 Bring a full Kara ight case...

Page 125: ...e is indicated by a yellow circle The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into the corresponding angle hole 0 2 4 or 1 3 5 7 5 10 Refer to Array site angle setting p 198 to obtain the angle value corresponding to the ch...

Page 126: ...slide the four KARA MINIBU slits along the KARA 1 arms If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU the rear slits are located on both KARA ANGARMEX c Secure the front link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU Depending on the con guration secure the rear link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU or both T BLP into both KARA ANGARMEX 126 Kara own...

Page 127: ...Rigging procedures 12 Remove the four KARA 1 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 127 ...

Page 128: ...it downwards along the SB18 2 rigging elements c Secure the assembly and SB18 2 link points together by removing the four KARA MINIBUEX T BLP from their storage holes and re inserting them into their link holes 14 Open the four KARA 2 arms by applying step 10 p 125 15 Remove the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes see step 12 p 127 128 Kara ow...

Page 129: ...rds the audience b Align the four arms with the KARA 1 link points c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 1 top R BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes 17 Attach KARA 3 to KARA 2 by applying steps 14 p 128 to 16 p 129 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 129 ...

Page 130: ...t case repeat steps 14 p 128 to 16 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are assembled 19 Secure the loudspeaker assembly to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material not included 130 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 131: ...scribed The loudspeaker cables will not be represented on the gures Procedure 1 Detach the ratchet strap or other equivalent material from the stacked array 2 Bring an empty Kara ight case to the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Remove the top Kara KARA 3 for example from the Kara below KARA 2 for example by removing the four KARA 2 top R BLP from their link holes and re inserting them into t...

Page 132: ...gle arm so as to align the cursor with angle label 0 c Lock the arm in place by re inserting the R BLP into angle hole 0 2 4 6 Remove KARA 2 from KARA 1 by applying step 3 p 131 7 Attach KARA 2 to KARA 3 as follows a Lift up and turn KARA 2 arms pointing up b Align the front and rear link points between KARA 2 and KARA 3 c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP fr...

Page 133: ...e from step 2 p 131 for array KARA 1 3 If the last enclosure to be placed in the ight case is attached to the KARA MINIBU KARA 1 disconnect the link points between the KARA MINIBUEX and SB18 2 by removing the four KARA MINIBUEX T BLP from their link holes and re inserting them into their storage holes 10 Attach the KARA 1 platform assembly to KARA 2 by applying step 7 p 132 Kara owner s manual EN ...

Page 134: ... attached to the platform remove both T BLP from them Otherwise remove both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP c Separate the platform from KARA 1 d If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the platform remove them by removing both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP e Re insert the four R BLP into the KARA MINIBU holes 134 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 135: ...ge label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole 13 Attach the lid to the ight case 14 Remove the top SB18 SB18 2 for example from the SB18 below SB18 1 for example as follows a Remove a top T BLP from SB18 1 b Rotate the link arm up c Lock the link arm in closed position by re inserting the T BLP into SB18 2 d Repeat this procedure until all four arms are locked in cl...

Page 136: ...28 1 4 1 4 KS28 1 4 Cabling schemes for Kara Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors Two channel speakON output SP SP 1 1 2 2 Four channel CA COM output DO SP DOFILL LA8 2W CH A 2W CH B Four channel CA COM output for one Kara and two subwoofers DO SP DO3WFILL 2WAY SUB2 SUB1 For passive loudspeakers the value corresponds to the number of enclos...

Page 137: ...e cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors One channel speakON output SP SP 1 1 Two channel speakON output SP SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 CH 2 1 1 2 2 Four channel CA COM output DO SP DOSUB LA8 SPK1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 137 ...

Page 138: ...ilable Reference are given for FACOM products in this table Other manufacturers can be used Name Reference Distributor Set of 6 point 1 4 sockets R 360NANO FACOM Torque screwdriver 2 10 N m A 404 FACOM riveting pliers Y 103B FACOM 3 mm hex wrench 10 mm wrench blue threadlocker compressed air blower 138 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 139: ...a Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here HF DRIVER DIAPHRAGM KR HSBC34 HF DRIVER KR HPBC34 CONNECTOR PLATE LF SPEAKER KR HPPH85 GRILL FINS Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 139 ...

Page 140: ...Corrective maintenance FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE FRONT AND REAR RIGGING PINS KR PIN621 FRONT HANDLES AND PINS RIGGING PLATE G03359 140 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 141: ...ker 8 16 ohms 2 S100122 M6 35 hex The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker x2 3 N m 5 mm Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 141 ...

Page 142: ...eaker 8 16 ohms 4 S221 M6 35 Torx The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker x4 7 N m T30 142 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 143: ...es x2 Kara Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets 4 20 10 S100105 S142 621 M6 20 hex M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker x2 5 N m 5 mm Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 143 ...

Page 144: ...mm wrench Consumables blue threadlocker Repair kit KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets 20 10 S142 621 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the two screws securing the handle to the cabinet 5 mm 144 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 145: ...two lock nuts and the two screws securing the handle to the rigging element 5 mm 3 Remove the lock nut securing the steel tab to the rigging element Make sure the ball locking pins are removed 10 mm Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 145 ...

Page 146: ... parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Procedure 1 Position the steel tab on the screw Position the at side of the steel tab toward the rigging element 2 Secure the steel tab to the rigging element with the lock nut 5 N m 10 mm 146 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 147: ...nce 3 Position the handle on the enclosure and start driving the screws by hand 4 Secure the handle to the rigging element with the two lock nuts and the two screws 5 mm 5 N m 5 N m Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 147 ...

Page 148: ...Corrective maintenance 5 Secure the handle 5 mm 5 N m 148 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 149: ...2 Kara 2 4 1528 S100107 reinforcing plate M6 55 hex Prerequisite Front handle disassembled See FRONT HANDLE AND PINS p 143 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker x2 5 N m 5 mm Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 149 ...

Page 150: ...screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Prerequisite Fins disassembled See FINS p 141 Grill disassembled See GRILL p 142 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern If the speaker gasket is damaged remove and replace it x4 5 N m 5 mm 150 Kara owner s manual EN vers...

Page 151: ...34 Kit HP BC34 Driver 3 8 ohms 6 S221 M6 35 Torx Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x6 3 N m T30 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 151 ...

Page 152: ...iver 8 ohms assembly M6 30 hex Prerequisite Connector plate disassembled See CONNECTOR PLATE p 151 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Tighten the screws following a star pattern x2 5 N m 5 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check p 46 procedures 152 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 153: ...Consumables double face adhesive tape Repair kit KR HSBC34 KitDiaphragm for HP BC34II 3 driver 8 ohms 1 4 1438 S1438 diaphragm kit for 3 driver 8 ohms with shims M4 14 hex Prerequisite Connector plate removed See CONNECTOR PLATE p 151 HF driver removed See HF DRIVER p 152 Exploded view Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 153 ...

Page 154: ...er or double face adhesive tape to remove any particle Make sure the air gap is perfectly clean before moving to the next step 2 Place the same kind and number of shims that were initially present 3 Carefully place the diaphragm Use the cable connectors as reference points 4 Secure the cover to the speaker with the four screws a Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern Gradually tight...

Page 155: ...Corrective maintenance SB18 Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here LF SPEAKER KR HPBC182 GRILL RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 PROTECTIVE COVER Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 155 ...

Page 156: ...peaker 18 8 ohms 4 S247 M6 35 Torx The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker x4 3 N m T30 156 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 157: ... Kit HP BC182 Speaker 18 8 ohms 1 8 14 2 627 S100054 S221 100585 18 speaker 8 ohms M6 30 hex M6 35 Torx speaker gasket kit The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Prerequisite Grill disassembled See GRILL p 156 Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the plate T30 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 157 ...

Page 158: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Remove the screws securing the speaker 5 mm 3 Remove the speaker from the enclosure and disconnect the speaker cables 158 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 159: ...ew screws and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Stick the gasket on the cabinet 2 Connect the speaker cables and position the speaker in the enclosure 3 Secure the speaker Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x8 5 N m 5 mm Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 159 ...

Page 160: ...Corrective maintenance 4 Secure the plate Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x10 T30 160 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 161: ...r kit For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S142 601 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 161 ...

Page 162: ...ctive maintenance Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the ve screws securing the protective cover to the cabinet T30 x2 x3 T30 2 Remove the screw securing the steel tab T30 162 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 163: ...tive maintenance Reassembly Procedure 1 Insert the pin in the storage hole 2 Position the steel tab on the screw Position the at side of the steel tab toward the cabinet Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 163 ...

Page 164: ...Corrective maintenance 3 Secure the steel tab to the cabinet 5 N m T30 4 Secure the protective cover with the ve screws 7 N m x2 3 N m x3 T30 T30 164 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 165: ...Corrective maintenance M BUMP Disassembly and Reassembly procedures D R RIGGING PINS KR PIN621 D R LASER SUPPORT PLATE KR MBUMPLAS D R RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 165 ...

Page 166: ...reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S142 601 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard Exploded view 166 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 167: ... reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets 20 10 S142 621 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard Exploded view Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 167 ...

Page 168: ...aser mount for MBUMP 1 4 4 2 550 S210 S121 S100105 laser support plate M4 16 Torx M4 hex lock nut M6 20 hex For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Exploded view Refer to APPENDIX A p 187 for inclinometer laser device mounting procedure 5 N m x2 5 mm 168 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 169: ...Corrective maintenance M BAR Disassembly and Reassembly procedures RIGGING PINS KR PIN665 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 169 ...

Page 170: ... 5mm diameter screws rivets 20 20 10 20 S122 S188 665 S142 M5 hex locknut M5 20 hex ball locking pin Ø3 8 with lanyard M4 10 rivet The S122 and S188 are not used in this procedure Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR 170 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 171: ...Corrective maintenance KARA MINIBU Disassembly and Reassembly procedures D R LASER SUPPORT PLATE KR MBUMPLAS Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 171 ...

Page 172: ...aser mount for MBUMP 1 4 4 2 550 S210 S121 S100105 laser support plate M4 16 Torx M4 hex lock nut M6 20 hex For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Exploded view Refer to APPENDIX A p 187 for inclinometer laser device mounting procedure 5 N m x2 5 mm 172 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 173: ...Corrective maintenance KARA MINIBUEX Disassembly and Reassembly procedures RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 RUBBER FEET KR SB18IPAT Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 173 ...

Page 174: ... Repair kits KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S142 601 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR 174 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 175: ...D R RUBBER FEET Tools torque screwdriver T30 Torx bit Repair kit KR SB18IPAT Kit SB18i 4 pads 4 609 runner Ø25 mm Save the screws and fasteners for reassembly Exploded view 3 N m x4 T30 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 175 ...

Page 176: ...OSC waveguide Nominal impedance LF 8 Ω HF 8 Ω Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling captive rigging system rigging system handles integrated into the cabinet inter enclosure angles 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 5 or 10 Weight net 26 kg 57 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel w...

Page 177: ...Speci cations Kara dimensions 482 mm 19 in 164 mm 6 4 in 250 mm 9 8 in 730 mm 28 7 in 383 mm 15 1 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 177 ...

Page 178: ...t speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 2 handles integrated into the cabinet captive rigging system rigging system 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 52 kg 115 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C IP IP55 1 Peak level at 1 m under hal...

Page 179: ...Speci cations SB18 dimensions 750 mm 29 5 in 707 mm 27 8 in 553 mm 21 8 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 179 ...

Page 180: ...Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling integrated rigging system handles integrated into the cabinet Weight net 93 kg 205 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C IP 55 1 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using p...

Page 181: ...Speci cations SB28 dimensions 700 mm 27 6 in 1300 mm 51 2 in 550 mm 21 7 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 181 ...

Page 182: ... tting 2 point rigging system 6 ergonomic handles 2 ground runners 8 side runners Weight net 79 kg 174 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C 1 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 preset speci ed in brackets...

Page 183: ...on Bumper for ying or stacking KARA SB18 2 Ø19 mm shackles WLL 3 25 t Weight net 25 kg 55 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating M BUMP dimensions 700 mm 27 6 in 80 mm 3 1 in 750 mm 29 5 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 183 ...

Page 184: ...coating M BAR dimensions 60 mm 2 4 in 954 mm 37 6 in 112 mm 4 4 in M JACK speci cations Description 4 tilt adjustment screw jacks with 2 angle bar extensions for stacked M BUMP 4 axis with safety pin Weight net 1 3 kg 2 9 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating M JACK dimensions 265 mm 10 4 in 80 mm 3 1 in 144 mm 5 7 in 184 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 185: ...ith anti corrosion coating KARA ANGARMEX dimensions 80 3 mm 3 16 in 14 4 mm 0 57 in 122 6 mm 4 83 in 33 mm 1 3 in KARA MINIBU speci cations Description Mini bumper for ying 6 KARA 2 Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t Weight net 7 6 kg 17 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KARA MINIBU dimensions 447 mm 17 6 in 704 mm 27 7 in 50 mm 2 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 185 ...

Page 186: ...eel with anti corrosion coating KARA MINIBUEX dimensions 622 mm 24 5 in 124 mm 4 9 in 34 mm 1 3 in KARA PULLBACK speci cations Description pullback plate for Kara 1 Ø19 mm shackle WLL 3 25 t Weight net 6 kg 13 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KARA PULLBACK dimensions 40 mm 1 6 in 668 mm 26 3 in 511 mm 20 1 in 186 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 187: ...er to the TECH TOOLCASE Product spec sheet TEQSAS LAP TEQ legacy model and KSG RECLINE Compact LAP TEQ LAP TEQ PLUS sensor and display compatibility The legacy LAP TEQ sensors are compatible with the new TEQSAS LAP TEQ PLUS displays Conversely the new sensors are not compatible with the legacy displays M BUMP laser support plate and LAP TEQ inclinometer mounted to it KARA MINIBU laser support plat...

Page 188: ...al surface use the handheld inclinometer 2 Unscrew the four Torx bolts from the laser support plate T20 bit 7 mm hex key 3 Mount the sensor on the laser support plate with laser lens towards the M BUMP KARA MINIBU slits 4 Screw the 4 Torx bolts to the sensor and plate T20 bit 7 mm hex key 3 N m 27 in lbf 5 Connect an XLR cable to the sensor 6 Calibrate the sensor by following the manufacturer s re...

Page 189: ... 0 M BAR 1 point 1 motor 3 positions front center rear Option 2 0 M BAR 2 points 2 motors Fixed front and rear positions spacing 400 mm 15 inch Option 3 1 M BAR 1 point 1 motor Variable position see M BUMP site angle setting p 190 Left view rear extension con guration Right view front extension con guration Option 4 1 M BAR 2 points 2 motors Fixed front and rear positions spacing 900 mm 35 inch Le...

Page 190: ...the array number of enclosures and inter enclosure angles Refer to Soundvision Software for site angle calculation Discrete angle selection rear extension con guration Discrete angle selection front extension con guration Rigging options 2 and 4 allow continuous M BUMP site angle setting depending on the relative heights between the front and rear rigging points Option 2 offers a small setting ran...

Page 191: ...pullback con guration However this limit depends on the composition of the array as shown in the table below ALWAYS refer to the table below before using the KARA PULLBACK accessory Possible downwards site angles with KARA PULLBACK Number of Kara enclosures in the array 12 9 6 3 Number of SB18 enclosures in the array 0 3 2 1 Maximum array downwards site angle 90 60 90 90 90 downwards site angle wi...

Page 192: ...alone array 1 motor Variable position see KARA MINIBU site angle setting p 193 Option 2 KARA MINIBU 2 points KARA standalone array 2 motors Fixed front and rear positions see KARA MINIBU site angle setting p 193 spacing 407 mm 16 inch Option 3 KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX 1 point SB18 KARA mixed array or SB18 standalone array 1 motor Variable position see KARA MINIBU site angle setting p 193 Left vie...

Page 193: ...fer to Soundvision Software for site angle calculation Hole 15 allows setting the site angle of an SB18 standalone array to 0 Rigging hole numbering convention for KARA MINIBU Rigging hole numbering convention for KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX Rigging options 2 and 4 allow continuous KARA MINIBU site angle setting depending on the relative heights between the front and rear hang points holes 1 and 17 ...

Page 194: ...ACK accessory attaches to the bottom enclosure of a Kara array to allow setting the site angle down to 90 so as to obtain a pullback con guration However this limit depends on the composition of the array as shown in the table below Possible downwards site angles with KARA PULLBACK Number of Kara enclosures in the array 6 6 3 Number of SB18 enclosures in the array 0 2 1 Maximum array site angle 90...

Page 195: ...rear extension con guration as shown in the gures below refer to Array site angle setting p 196 for bottom Kara angle settings The con gurations shown in the gures below are purely indicative Refer to Modeling and safety Kara standalone array p 90 or Modeling and safety SB18 Kara mixed array or an SB18 standalone array p 113 for setup safety limits Rear extension con gurations Front extension con ...

Page 196: ...obtain angles from 7 5 to 15 The table below gives all possible site angles settings Possible site angles for stacked array Angle selection on Kara angle value facing the cursor Resulting site angle without angle arm extension Resulting site angle with angle arm extension 0 5 15 1 4 14 2 3 13 3 2 12 4 1 11 5 0 10 7 5 2 5 7 5 10 5 Bottom Kara angle selection without angle arm extensions Bottom Kara...

Page 197: ...sion bars The platform can be set in front or rear extension con guration as shown in the gures below refer to Array site angle setting p 198 for bottom Kara angle setting The con gurations shown in the gures below are purely indicative Refer to Modeling and safety p 102 for setup safety limits Rear extension con guration Front extension con guration Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 197 ...

Page 198: ...in angles from 7 5 to 15 The table below indicates all possible site angles settings Possible site angles for stacked array Angle selection on Kara angle value facing the cursor Resulting site angle without KARA ANGARMEX Resulting site angle with KARA ANGARMEX 0 5 15 1 4 14 2 3 13 3 2 12 4 1 11 5 0 10 7 5 2 5 7 5 10 5 Bottom Kara angle selection without KARA ANGARMEX Bottom Kara angle selection wi...

Page 199: ...s part of the shackles have an integrated locking system The gure below presents the removal and insertion procedures Always put the safety pin in locked position before use Safety pin removal and insertion procedures Unlock Remove Insert Lock Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 199 ...

Page 200: ...provides the recommended maximum length for loudspeaker cables depending on the cable gauge and on the impedance load connected to the ampli er recommended maximum length cable gauge 8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2 7 Ω load mm 2 SWG AWG m ft m ft m ft 2 5 15 13 30 100 15 50 10 33 4 13 11 50 160 25 80 17 53 6 11 9 74 240 37 120 25 80 Use the more detailed L Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length a...

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