DUTCH LF-218 Manuel utilisateur
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Dual-18˝ Band-Pass Compact Multipurpose Subwoofer QuickStart Guide
LF Series models allow the user to choose the most adequate subwoofer for
any given situation from within a family of products with common nish, design
solutions and performance philosophy as well as shared rigging and transport
accessories.
LF-218 is compact Dual 18” multipurpose high output subwoofer for a very wide
range of congurations of both professional portable sound reinforcement,
touring and premium installations.
Like All IDea Loudspeakers LF-218 is built with the necessary structural strength
and nish quality required for durable touring use. Its high quality 18 mm birch
plywood enclosure covered with DUTCH ACOUSTICS Aquaforce custom paint
solution and a 2 mm steel front grill will keep your equipment safe and brand
new after hours of heavy touring.
LF-218 features four integrated handles and two 35 mm pole mount sockets for
vertical and horizontal set-ups. Optional wheels kit is also available.
+/- 1 Subwoofer Signal
+/- 2 Parallel Signal
NL-4 PINOUT:
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
LF-218 back panel is tted with a pair of Neutrik NL-4 connectors in parallel
for straightforward, exible installation setup.
LF-218
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PRODUCT OF EUROPE
Made in Spain
Designed, engineered
and manufactured in Europe
The installation of this product
should be implemented by
qualified professionals
following safe practices and
local regulations.
Refer to the owner's manuals
for rigging instructions,
system components and
suspension hardware intended
for this product.
NL-4 PINOUT
Subwoofer Signal
Parallel Signal
Type Freq Q Gain
Bell 129 Hz 9.0 -3.60
Bell 200 Hz 5.0 -1.50
Bell 85 Hz 5.0 2.00
HPF: 38 Hz Butterworth 18dB
LPF: 98 Hz Butterworth 24dB
LPF@ 100 Hz
Type Freq Q Gain
Bell 131 Hz 9.0 -2.80
Bell 200 Hz 4.0 -7.00
Bell 100 Hz 4.5 1.90
HPF: 38 Hz Butterworth 18dB
LPF: 120 Hz Butterworth 18dB
LPF@ 120 Hz
Type Freq Q Gain
Bell 129 Hz 9.0 -3.00
Bell 200 Hz 5.0 -4.00
Bell 100 Hz 4.5 1.50
HPF: 38 Hz Butterworth 18dB
LPF: 160 Hz Butterworth 18dB
LPF@ 150 Hz
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Enclosure design Symmetrical Air mass Loading 5th order Band-Pass
Transducers 2 x 18˝
RMS Power Handling * 2 500 W
Nominal Impedance 4 Ohm
SPL (Continuous/Peak) 135/141 dB SPL
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 45 - 120/150/180/200 Hz
Frequency Range (-3 dB) 54 - 100/120/145/160 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 900 x 600 x 850 mm
(35,4 x 23,6 x 33,5 inch)
Weight 89 kg (196,2 lbs)
Connectors
+/-1
+/-2
2 x Neutrik speakON® NL-4 in Parallel
Input
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Cabinet Construction 18 mm Plywood
Grille 2 mm perforated weatherised steel with protective foam
Finish Durable IDEA proprietary Aquaforce paint coating process
Handles 4 integrated handles
Feet/Skates 4 skates (H/V)
Installation Two 36 mm Pole mount sockets (H/V)
Accessories Riggin Frame (RF-900)
Riggin Frame adaptor (RF-9060)
Riggin System (RS-BASSO-L)
35 mm Pole (K&M-21338)
TECHNICAL DATA
IEC ltered pink noise with a 6dB crest factor, 2 hours.
*
Frequency range values for recommended factory presets.
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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
950 mm 900 mm
600 mm
BASSO36t
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PRODUCTOFEURO PE
MadeinSpain
Designed,engineered
andmanufacturedby
IDEAinCedeira (Galicia)
4Ω
89kg/ 196 lbs
2500WRMS
Theinstallationof this product
shouldbeimplemented by
qualifiedprofessionals
followingsafepractices and
localregulations.
Refertothe owner's manuals
forrigginginstructions, system
componentsandsuspension
hardwareintendedfor this
product.
NL-4PINOUT
SubwooferSignal
ParallelSignal
LF-218
INPUT LINK
PRODUCTOF EUROPE
Madein Spain
Designed,engineered
andmanufacturedin Europe
Theinstallationof this product
shouldbeimplemented by
qualified professionals
followingsafepractices and
localregulations.
Refertothe owner's manuals
forrigginginstructions,
systemcomponentsand
suspensionhardwareintended
forthisproduct.
NL-4PINOUT
SubwooferSignal
ParallelSignal
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MADE IN EUROPE
LF-218 Complies with the following EU Directives:
RoHS (2002/95/CE) Restriction of Hazardous Substances
LVD (2006/95/CE) Low Voltage Directive
EMC (2004/108/CE) Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
WEEE (2002/96/CE) Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment
EN 60065: 2002 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements.
EN 55103-1: 1996 Electromagnetic compatibility: Emission
EN 55103-2: 1996 Electromagnetic compatibility: Immunity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
WARNINGS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARRANTY
• All DUTCH ACOUSTICS products are guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for a period of 5 years from date of purchase for
acoustical parts and 2 years from date of purchase for electronic devices.
• The guarantee excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.
• Any guarantee repair, replacement and servicing must be exclusively done by the factory or any of authorized service centres.
• Do not open or intend to repair the product; otherwise servicing and replacement will not be applicable for guarantee repair.
• Return the damaged unit, at shipper’s risk and freight prepaid, to the nearest service centre with a copy of the purchase invoice in
order to claim guarantee service or replacement.
• Read this document thoroughly, follow all safety warnings and keep it for future reference.
• The exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates that whatever repairing and component replacement operations must be done by
qualied and authorized personnel.
• No user serviceable parts inside.
• Only use accessories tested and approved by DUTCH ACOUSTICS and supplied by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
• Installations, rigging and suspension operations must be done by qualied personnel.
• Only use accessories specied by DUTCH ACOUSTICS, complying with maximum loads specications and following local safety regu-
lations.
• Read the specications and connection instructions before proceeding to connect the system and use only cabling supplied or rec-
ommended by DUTCH ACOUSTICS. Connection of the system should be done by qualied personnel.
• Professional sound reinforcement systems can deliver high SPL levels that may result in hearing damage. Do not stand close to the
system while in use.
• Loudspeaker produce magnetic eld even while they are not in use or even when disconnected. Do not place or expose loudspeakers
to any device that is sensitive to magnetic elds such as television monitors or data storage magnetic material.
• Disconnect the equipment during lightning storms and when it is not to be used for a long time.
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
• Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash liquids on the unit.
• Clean with a wet cloth. Do not use solvent-based cleaners.
• Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when necessary.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
• This symbol on the product indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Follow local regulation for recy-
cling of electronic devices.
• DUTCH ACOUSTICS declines any responsibility from misuse that may result in malfunction or damage of the equipment.
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DUTCH ACOUSTICS is always in pursuit of better performance, greater reliability and design features.
Technical specications and minor nish details may vary without notice in order to improve our products.
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