AUDIO FOCUS ARES8 Manuel utilisateur
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AUDIOFOCUS
ARES8
USER’S MANUAL V2.0
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1 SUMMURY
2 SECURITY STATEMENT
2.1 NORMS
2.2 HANDLING!
2.3 SOUND LEVEL!
3 SYSTEM COMPONENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION!
3.2 ARES8!
3.3 LOW END!
3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER
4 SETUP
4.1 PRESET SELECTION!
4.2 EASE PREDICTION!
4.3 FLOOR AND RIGGING!
4.4 WIRING!
4.5 SET DOWN!
4.7MAINTENANCE!
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6 CONTACT AND LINK
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2 SECURITY STATEMENT
2.1 NORMS
LDC,EMC,RoHS and CE guidelines
Audiofocus s.a.!
rue du Polissou 17!
B-5590 Achêne!
Belgium!
Tel: +32 (0) 83 21 80 54!
Fax: +32 (0) 83 21 80 57 !
declare that the Ares8 and Ares8 hardware are conform to the CE registration.!
Tests standard:!
IEC60065:2001+A1 and EN60065:2002+A1:2006!
EN55013:2001+A1/2003+A2:2006!
EN55020:2002=A1:2003+A2:2005!
EN61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005!
EN61000-3-2:2295+A1:2001+A2:2005!
Ing. Xavier Marchal!
Audiofocus R&D Director!
Maximum load have been tested and approved by Vinçotte, s.a.-CERTEST Products!
2.2 HANDLING!
Keep the device away from moisture!!
AF is not responsible for third party material use, for example foot lift. !
2.3 SOUND LEVEL!
Ares8 can deliver high sound pressure level that could damage ear permanently. The
system has to be used with care for the user and public exposed to sound. !
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3 SYSTEM COMPONENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION!
Thank you for choosing the AUDIOFOCUS ARES 8 line array. !
This user manual contains essential information for rigging and deploying ARES 8
elements to their full capability. Carefully read this document in order to become familiar
with the system. "
Whether you’re using 4 elements or 24, laid, pole mounted or lifted, we’re sure you will
find the ARES 8 to be highly versatile units in your professional sound reinforcement
inventory. !
3.2 ARES8!
ARES 8 is a two way speaker-dual 8’’ with 1,4’' driver- line array system is suitable for a
wide range of sound reinforcement applications from small to medium scale concerts or
theaters where sound quality is crucial. "
Ares8 is a real line source respecting all WST criterias. ARES 8 is available in 2 versions to
ensure versatility of choice: !
Plug & Play version with manufacturer preset:!
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The Bi-amplifed version is driven with the recommended Powersoft amplifier with custom
presets especially developed for AUDIOFOCUS ARES 8, manage by Armonia. !
Armonia constitutes series of new and unique tools for system designers and sound
engineers who want to significantly boost sonic performance and system reliability. !
ARES8 can be used directly on top of B18 and MTsub218 MKII, creating an high
performances plug and play FOH system.!
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Input signal detected!
Module in ON and ready to play
Output signal reach -3dB of peak limiter!
Working temperature is too high. Protection will reduce signal than
cut it out if temperature increase further!
3.3 LOW END
3.3.1 B18!
Ares8 can be used with the B18a, self-powered flying bass,
lowering the combined system operating range down to 40Hz.
The B18a is also suitable to sub array application and short
distance sub application. !
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A minimum of four B18 column is needed to
control directivity in sub array application.!
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Distance between Ares8 array and B18 array is
maximum 1.6m between both acoustic center.!
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160 cm
3.3.2 MTsub 218 !
The MTsub218 mkII is the recommended subwoofer for
the Ares8 line array. Use one MTsub218 mkII for two
Ares8 for the best result. !
3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER
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Ares8 bumper is suitable for !
a limit of 24 Ares8
Ares8 mini bump is suitable for
a limit of 12 Ares8!
The over-hat is suitable for a limit of 6 Ares8
on top of MTsub218mkII, depending on tilt
angle!
The T-Yoke is suitable for 1 Ares8!
The Ares8 cover protect the
system from direct rain an direct
sunlight. Ambient temperature
and amplifier temperature are
related but not the same!
(amplifier start limiting at 75°c)!
Flightcase for 3 and 4 Ares8+bumper are recommended to ensure a long life to the
system!
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4 SETUP
4.1 PRESET SELECTION!
the Ares8 amplifier come with 4 presets choice corresponding to the number of speaker
in use. !
Preset1:#1 cabinet alone!
Preset2:#2=>4 cabinets!
Preset3:#4=>8 cabinets!
Preset4: #8=> 24 cabinets!
Bigger configuration would need an external processor to take care of the different
distance and coupling compensations.!
4.2 EASE PREDICTION!
Please refer to the Easefocus quick start guide for further prediction and angles selection.!
4.3 FLOOR AND RIGGING!
4.3.1 FIRST SETUP!
The first out of the packaging box setup will go through two simple steps, open the front
lug to connect to the next ARES8 and then connect the angle plate.!
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All the angle can be set at 0° for storage or follow an Easefocus prediction in case of
immediate use.!
The engaged angle can be seen two way: !
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Easefocus will also calculate the right pin point :!
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Looking at the line on top of the plate
Looking through the angle windows
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