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GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for having chosen a
CELECTRON
product.
The
W
D
Series
CELECTRON
has set a standard for
affordable and road-proof stage monitors
, able to offer a highly
valuable monitoring solution, with
perfect sound intelligibility and high SPL
in low-profile and portable enclosures. The
Version 2
of this very successful series represents a major step forward, with several design’s refinements and feature’s
improvements.
The lightweight
CLASS D amplifier modules with SMPS
have been completely
re-designed
, to provide the utmost
reliability even when the system is stressed at the highest sound pressure levels. Coupled to a
sophisticated analog
processing
, they provide an extremely detailed response, particularly in the vocal range, and a remarkable resistance to
feedback. Two tailored EQ PRESETS are available for the use of the speaker not only for stage monitoring (
MONITOR
),
but also as a MAIN SOUND SYSTEM (
FOH
).
The stylish design of the cabinets, with integrated handles, recessed connection panel and pole socket, has been
optimized
reducing further the profile
and, therefore, the footprint on the stage. Knowing very well the mistreatment
the stage monitors are usually subjected to, we have greatly improved the strength of the cabinet's
polyurethane
painting
, making them resistant to any abuse.
Also the
custom designed coaxial transducers
, able to provide a perfect HF and LF alignment and a controlled directivity
for a perfect listening from any position, have been updated, especially the 10” that features now a compression driver
with increased efficiency.
Th
e
W
D
monitors are available in three models, offering the perfect solution for any monitoring situations. The ultra-
compact
WD10A
is able to offer a high-performance monitoring also on small stages and it ‘s the ideal solution for
speech, vocals and keyboards.
WD12A
, with its high SPL and its full-range response, is the favorite choice for vocals,
guitar, horns and electronic instruments or as a high-power monitor for DJs.
WD15A
, with its full extension and powerful
and deep response at the low frequencies, is the ideal monitor for bass and drums players. The horn-loaded HF section
and the powerful amplifier make it the perfect solution for monitoring also on very large stages.
INPUT AND CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS (FIG. 1 / 2 / 3)
1. LINE IN (combo XLR-JACK input)
This is a female combo connector, which accepts a XLR or a JACK plug from almost any line level equipment with a
balanced or unbalanced outputs. The XLR input is wired as follows:
Pin 1 = shield or ground
Pin 2 = + positive or "hot"
Pin 3 = - negative or "cold"
The JACK input is wired as follows:
Tip = + positive or "hot"
Ring = - negative or "cold"
Sleeve = shield or ground
When connecting an unbalanced signal, wire them as follows:
Pin2 / Tip = + positive or "hot"
Pin 1-3 / Sleeve = shield or ground
NOTE:
whenever possible, use always balanced cables. Unbalanced lines may also be used but may result in noise over
long cable runs. In any case, avoid using a balanced cable for one channel and an unbalanced one for the other.
2. LINK (XLR output)
This is a male XLR connector, it is connected in parallel with the respective LINE IN input, so the LINK is wired as LINE IN
input. Connect these to the inputs of other powered speakers to make an array.
3. GND LIFT switch
This switch lifts the ground of the balanced audio input from the earth-ground of the amplifier. If you have HUM noise
problems on one or more loudspeakers try to change the position of these switches (often all up or all down for all the
amplifiers in the system). Please note that to have an effect all cables must be balanced.
4. LEVEL control
Rotary level control: it attenuates the level of the signal sent to the LINE input. The attenuation ranges from “0” fully
closed (the signal is completely attenuated) to “10” fully open, nominal level (the signal is not attenuated in any way,
so it is fed to the internal amplifier at the same level at which it arrives on input).
5. SIGN / LIMIT indicator
GREEN LED illuminates to indicate the presence of the signal at the amplifier input.
