User's Manual
K&F SONA 5
KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017
Version 3.8
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8.2
Wiring Diagrams
You will find all necessary pin diagrams for operations with the CD 44 Controller in the user's
manual of the CD 44! This applies for use with and without the K&F Subwoofer.
8.3
Wiring Instructions
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Before connecting your SONA 5 loudspeaker switch off all equipment and turn down
all level controls.
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Only use high-quality speaker cables with a sufficient wire gauge. The wire gauge
depends on the length of the speaker cable.
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For connections to the power amplifier inputs, please use 2-pin shielded microphone
cable (balanced) with high-quality connectors.
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Avoid creating ground loops.
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Be sure to note the pinouts shown in these user's manual.
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Make sure that the +/- polarity of the speakers at the amplifier is correct. When
simultaneously using power amplifiers from different manufacturers, be sure to use the
correct specific pin configuration. It may be necessary to modify the pin configuration
on the power amplifiers or on the connectors leading to them.
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Upon completing wiring, ensure that the connected speaker channels are working
in phase, for example, using a voltage tester. When the connected channels are used
simultaneously, you can identify out-of-phase statuses by bass cancellation or mid-
frequency signals (e.g. voices) that cannot be located properly.
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If several loudspeakers are connected, the signal can be linked through parallel
from one loudspeaker to the next. Please make sure that the total impedance of the
loudspeakers R(Ohm) is not lower than the minimal impedance indicated on the power
amplifier. 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... = 1/Rtotal
9.
Notes for the Version with '100 Volt' Option
KLING & FREITAG speakers with '100 V' option are fitted with high-quality transformers. This
serves to minimize loss of sound. Highly professional sound reinforcement results can be
achieved using '100 Volt' KLING & FREITAG speakers.
Reasons for choosing Speakers with 100 Volt Transformers:
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Reduction in conduction loss.
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Easy installation of a loudspeaker network due to simple parallel wiring. The sum of the
output power of the individual speakers (stated as VA = W) must not exceed the output
power of the 100 Volt amplifier.
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Speakers are galvanically isolated.
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Speakers can be integrated into existing 100 Volt systems.
10. First-time Use
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Switch off all equipment and turn down all level controls of the mixing console and the
power amplifiers.
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Wire your SONA 5 systems according to the instructions in these user's manual.
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Switch on the mixing console first, then the controller and the power amplifier. Always
use the before mentioned switching order. Otherwise switching noises may damage the
sound system.
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If there is interference, turn off all appliances in the reverse order and check all cable
connections.
