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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Variant series

Manual del usuario/

User´s manual

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Variant 18A

Variant 25A

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The new D.A.S. Variant series was designed

for use in fixed installations, portable A/V, or

requiring

and control of the

vertical coverage. The series comprises two models,
the VARIANT 25A which features two 5” speakers for
mid-low frequencies and one compression driver (2”
voice coil and 1 exit) coupled to a

plane

wave generator for the high frequencies. The
VARIANT 25A model can be used alone as a frontfill or
under balcony unit for voice reproduction. The second
model is the VARIANT 18A bass system intended to
be used in combination with the VARIANT 25A for
applications requiring extension of the low frequency
range below 90 Hz.

Both units are manufactured using

10/15mm Finnish Birch plywood. The VARIANT 25A
enclosure shape is trapezoidal with 7º angles. The
VARIANT 18A unit is rectangular. Both enclosures
feature a

, weather resistant, polyurethane

black paint and incorporate stainless steel and
aluminum captive rigging hardware which is
designed to provide fast, simple and safe rigging by
means of quick release safety pins. Splay angles can
be changed from 0º to 10º in 1º increments.

The components used in the system feature

advanced technologies; new T.A.F. (Total Air Flow)
cooling systems, neodymium magnets which allow
for important weight reductions, titanium diaphragms
for the high frequency sections, and low-mid
frequency cones manufactured using crossed fibers
and elastic suspension that provide exceptional
stability in the vertical plane.

F

, the VARIANT 25A

incorporates two 5B 5” speakers with 1” voice coil
and ferrite magnet assemblies in a bass-reflex
configuration. High frequencies are handled by one M-
5N compression driver with 2” voice coil, neodymium
magnet and 1” exit coupled to one

plane

wave adapter/

assembly

designed by D.A.S. Audio. In order to maintain
coherent horizontal dispersion one of the 5” speakers
features a low pass filter, avoiding destructive
interference between the 5” speakers in the mid
frequency range.

The VARIANT 18A model includes one 18H

18” speaker with 4” voice coil and neodymium
magnet assembly in a bass-reflex configuration. It can
be flown above the mid-high units or as an
independent cluster.

applications

high SPL

SERPIS-25

rugged

or mid-low frequencies

SERPIS-25

high frequency horn

The VARIANT 25A incorporate two Class AB

amplifiers featuring electronically balanced signal
inputs and outputs. The AC input and output link utilize
Neutrik PowerCon connectors which allow up to 10
units to be daisy chained at 230 V.

allows for array effect correction (mid

and low frequencies sum in phase when several units
are assembled).

®

A three position eq switch located on the

amplifier panel

This switch provides two additional

equalizations to adjust the high frequency range.

The VARIANT 18A incorporates one 1250 W

(continuous) Class D amplifier along with the
necessary signal treatment to perform as a sub-
woofer unit. This amplifier features a high pass filtered
output at 138 Hz intended to provide signal for the
VARIANT 25A units.

Содержание Variant 18A

Страница 1: ...Installation Array Line Variant series ...

Страница 2: ...nginstructions The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage To reduce the risk of electric shock donotremovethecover Keeptheseinstructions Heedallwarnings Followallinstructions ClassIdevice For continued protection against risk of electric fire replace fuse only withsametypefuse whichisindicatedonthecoveroftheunit Donotexposethisdevicetorain moisture...

Страница 3: ...for important weight reductions titanium diaphragms for the high frequency sections and low mid frequency cones manufactured using crossed fibers and elastic suspension that provide exceptional stabilityintheverticalplane F the VARIANT 25A incorporates two 5B 5 speakers with 1 voice coil and ferrite magnet assemblies in a bass reflex configuration High frequencies are handled by one M 5N compressi...

Страница 4: ...stance values periodical supervisions and warnings given in this manual Product improvement by means of research and development is on going at D A S Specifications are subjecttochangewithoutnotice To this date there is no international standard regarding the flying of acoustic systems However it is common practice to apply 5 1 safety factors for enclosures and static elements For slings and eleme...

Страница 5: ...ill be flown from the rotating point located in the top box as shown in the figure 3 and finally the lower box will be secured by introducing one more quick release pin in the top box 4 first Variant series 4 1 2 3 Most of the accessories needed to fly or stack the units are integral to the enclosures The only additionalitemsneededaretheriggingbumpers A AX V25 The AX V25 rigging grid bumper is mad...

Страница 6: ...2 screws The AXC V25 ceiling mount accessory features several holes on the top plate which allow for hook clamps to be fixed to them so up to 4 units can beflownfromtrussstructures Tripod adaptor AXC V25 Garra Hook Clamp Truss Variant series One slot on each side of the AXC V25 accessory allows for the setting of the tilt angle of the whole cluster by means of the M8x35 screws supplied ...

Страница 7: ...Each cabinet includes 4 steel heavy duty quick release pins stored on the rear panel Each cabinet Both systems can be flown using steel aluminium rigging hardware located on both sides of the cabinets NEVER REPLACE QUICK RELEASE PINS WITH SCREWS OR OTHER ELEMENTS VARIANT 25A VARIANT 18A includes 6 steel heavy dutyquickreleasepinsstoredontherearpanel E Chainhoists All units in a column will be flow...

Страница 8: ...propriate to lower the high frequency level The ARRAY EQ switch can be used to attenuate the equalization of the very high frequencies in 3dBsteps INPUT G LOOP THRU H ARRAY EQ Balanced signal XLR Pin assignments as follows Used for paralleling several units which will share the same input The output can also be used to provide signal for an outboard power amplifier LIMIT LOW SIGNAL ON LIMIT HIGH I...

Страница 9: ...ctively Mute the signal feeding the beforeturningtheunitonoroff Balanced signal XLR Pin assignmentsasfollows Used for paralleling several units which will share the same input Could also be usedtoprovidesignalforanoutboardpoweramplifier H This sends high passed signal 138Hz to the system that will reproducemid highfrequencies I Used to control the subwoofer level To prevent accidental mis setting ...

Страница 10: ...p closely observe what mixer VUmeter level corresponds to the level that lights the enclosure s LIMIT LEDs That level that should not be exceededduringtheevent LIMIT The Variant Series amplifiers generate very little residual heat and therefore do not need a fan for cooling In normal use the amplifier panel will be warmtothetouch If the unit stops playing or just the mid high or the bass sections ...

Страница 11: ...z SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL INPUT 138 Hz Delay 125 Hz Delay SIGNAL INPUT Connection using an external processor to adjust the delay between systems LINE POWER INPUT SATELLITE OUTPUT 138 Hz SIGNAL INPUT POWER INPUT SATELLITE OUTPUT LINE 138 Hz SIGNAL INPUT Connection employing the filtered Satellite Output ...

Страница 12: ...may be using an incorrect un balanced to balanced cable 2 The mixer and the powered speaker are not plugged into the same mains outlet 3 The audio signal cable is too long or too close to an AC cable 1 Read the appendix of this manual to make a correct un balanced to balanced cable 2 Connect the mixer and the unit to the same mains outlet 3 Use a cable that is as short as possible and or move the ...

Страница 13: ...ly advisable to check thatallofthesafetypinshavebeencorrectlyinserted Before installing the VARIANT 25A system it is advisable to run a simulation using the EASE FOCUS software utilizing the venue dimensions This way we can determine the needs that should be met by the rigging structures such as hoists cranes beams rigging points etc Besides providing weight information the program also provides u...

Страница 14: ...oftware EASE FOCUS 2 Now introduce the connecting links into the receptacles of the box above and hang the unit from the rotating point 3 Finally introduce the safety pin that secures the unit 4 This procedure will be repeated as many times as enclosuresaretobeassembled The procedure to mechanically connect the second unit is similar First rotate the connecting links 5 in order to select the corre...

Страница 15: ... theimagebelow 3 3 The next step will be to hang one more VARIANT 18A unit below the first one To do so first both connecting links will be rotated 4 then a safety pin will be inserted into the hole labeled VARIANT 18A 5 on the front side connecting link and finally both connecting links will be introduced into the rigging hardware of the box above and secured by means of twomoresafetypins 6 0º 5º...

Страница 16: ...IANT18Abox 0º 5º 5º 0º VARIANT 25 VARIANT 18 AX V25 2 1 The rest of the boxes will be set up using the above explained procedure for connecting rods and safetypins Seepage12 3 4 Before attaching the first VARIANT 25A to the subwoofer unit the connecting links must be rotated 3 until the desired splay angle with the next unit on top is reached Once the desired angle has been reached the safety pins...

Страница 17: ...of these elements is enough The AX V25 will be attached to the ceiling by means of sixnº10rawlplugs andsix 7x40mmscrews Before connecting the first box to the ceiling mount accessory the two M8x30 DIN965 screws must be removed from the VARIANT 25A and replacedbytwoM8x35DIN912 M8X30 DIN965 AXC V25 Three different washers must be used along theM8x35DIN912screwsandplacedinthefollowing order grower lo...

Страница 18: ... V25 accessory is to be used upside down and a special pole mount adaptor must be fixed to it by means of two M8x35 DIN912 screws nuts and washers A 10º splay angle is recommended in ordertoachievea20ºverticalcoverage When a pair of hook clamps are attached to the ceiling mount accessory it can be fixed to a truss structuresuchastheoneshowninthepicturebelow Adaptor M8x35 DIN912 AXC V25 Pole Mount ...

Страница 19: ... The wall mount accessory will be attached to the wall using six nº 10 rawlplugs and six 7x40mmscrews Three different washers must be used along theM8x35DIN912screwsandplacedinthefollowing order grower lock washer metal washer and rubber washer Warning If three VARIANT 25A units have to be hung it is advisable to fix the box in the middle to the wall mountaccessory M8X30 DIN965 Rubber washer M8x35...

Страница 20: ...d in combination with VARIANT 18A subwoofers it is recommended to plug the mixer into the VARIANT 18A s input and then to connect the VARIANT 18A 138Hz high pass filtered output to the VARIANT 25Ainput TheratiobetweenVARIANT25AandVARIANT18A units that DAS Audio recommends to achieve a correct balance is 4 1 As it depends on the kind of music and the application it is subject to changes A level kno...

Страница 21: ...nual del usuario User s manual 42 Variant series If an externally amplified subwoofer unit is to be used in combination with VARIANT 25A satellites the signal treatment will depend on the characteristics of the subwoofer used In order to achieve a good qualitysound DASAudiorecommendstheuseofVARIANT18Asubwoofers POWER INPUT LINE SIGNAL INPUT 138 Hz 125 Hz Delay SUB MODEL X 138 Hz AMPLIFIER ...

Страница 22: ... the driver If only the is to be replaced then remove the three screws that fix the membranetobodyofthedriverandchangeit diaphragm VARIANT 25A In order to access the 5B 5 speakers the four M4x8 DIN965 screws that fix the aluminium grill to the box should be removed To replace the speakers removethefourM4x20DIN7985screws To remove the amplifier the enclosure has to bepositioned face downwards on th...

Страница 23: ... fix the grille to the aluminum sides have to be removed first Then remove the 8 M5x35 DIN7985 screws to replace the speaker Manual del usuario User s manual 44 Variant series To access to the amplifier twelve M4x20 DIN965 screws that fix it to the rear side of the box mustberemoved ...

Страница 24: ...Plywood Color Finish Black or White Paint Black or White Paint Rigging System Splay Angles 0º to 10º in 1º increments 0º to 5º in 1º increments V 25A under V 18A Safety Factor Maximum 20 cabinets 7 1 Maximum 6 cabinets 7 1 Connectors INPUT Female XLR INPUT Female XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR SATELLITE OUT Male XLR AC INPUT PowerCon NAC 3 FCA AC INPUT PowerCon NAC 3 FCA AC OUTPUT Power...

Страница 25: ...vice s input the two signals get summed with opposite sign so that noise is cancelled out while the programme signal doubles in level Most professional audio devices use balanced inputs and outputs Connectors thatcancarrybalancedsignalhavethreepins suchasXLR and 6 35mm stereo The graphs that follow show the recommended connection with different types of connectors to balanced processor or amplifie...

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