QSC Audio AF3082-S-WH manual

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    TD-000237-00 revA WideLine-8 Series Loudspeaker Sy stem User Manual WL3082 full-range line array loudspeaker , bla ck color (WL3082-WH for white color) WL212-sw subwoofer line ar ray loudspeaker , blac k color (WL212 -sw-WH for white color) AF3082-S small array frame for WideLine8, black color (AF3082-S-WH for white color) AF3082-L large array fram[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product's instructions and under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer . WA R NI N G ! Before placing, installing, ri gging, or suspending any speaker product, inspec t all hardware, suspension, cabinets, transducers , brackets and associated equipment for damag[...]

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    3 Introduction The WideLine-8 is a high performance line array system designed fo r portable and installed sound reinforcement. The current Wid eLine-8 family is composed of the WL3082 line array element, WL212-sw subwoofer , AF3082-S small array frame, AF3082-L large array frame , PB3082 pull-back bar , EB3082 extension bar , and AF8-10 WideLine-8[...]

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    4 Introduction (continued) WL212-sw The WL212-sw subwoofer extends the system’ s low-frequency capability to 32 Hz with a compact fourth-order band- pass enclosure. Its two ceramic magnet, 4” voice coil, 12” transducers provide 1100 watt continuous power handling capability . Many users of line array systems have found that suspending the sub[...]

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    5 Figure 4: AF3082-S Array Frame 1- Shackle holes (acce pt 5/8” (16 mm) screw pin anchor shac kle) 2- Center support bar 3- Suspension plates 4- Lanyard retaining screw for ball-lock pin lanyard 5- Suspension plate att achment holes 6- Ball-lock pins with lanyards Figure 5: PB3082 Pull Back Bar 1- Shackle hole (acce pts 5/8” (16 mm) screw pin a[...]

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    6 Suspending the WideLine-8 Array Rules for Suspension •Correct use of all suspension hardware and components is imperative in sound system suspension and deployment. •Always calculate suspended loads before lifting to ensure suspension components and hardware are used within their respective load limits. •Research local codes and regulations[...]

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    7 Suspending the WideLine-8 Array 1- Data available on QSC Audio’ s website. Please vi sit http://www .qscaudio.com 2- Working L oad Limits are pe r fastener loaded in double shear . Data is for informational p urposes only. Attaching WL3082 to Array Frame Before beginning any installation, have your system designer configure the array with prope[...]

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    8 Suspending the WideLine-8 Array Suspending the WL212-sw beneat h AF3082-S or AF3082-L All orientation of product is to be viewed from the rear of the enclosure. The QSC logo on the input plate will appear right side up when the enclosure is oriented properly . 1. Lower the array frame onto the subwoofer and align the appropriate holes in the susp[...]

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    9 Suspending the WideLine-8 Array Pull-Back Bar T o use the pull-back bar , attach it to the bottom enclosure’ s suspension plates using one of the lower sets of splay angle adjustment holes. Align the pull-back bar’ s holes with the su spension plate’ s and fully insert the ball-lock pins. Ensure locking action of pins. Use a 5/8” (16 mm) [...]

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    10 Suspending the WideLine-8 Array Attaching WL212-sw behind WL30 82 array using EB3082 and two AF3082-S array frames 1- Attach both AF3082-S array frames to the extension bar suspension plates by centering the array frame member betw een the extension bar suspension plates and bolting together using the supplied 3/4” bolts. The extension bar sus[...]

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    11 Figure 20: 0° tilt WL3082 on WL212-sw Figure 21: -10° tilt WL3082 on WL212-sw Figure 22: +10° tilt WL3082 on WL212-sw Ground Stack Configurations The WL212-sw enclosure is fitted with rubber feet on the bottom mak- ing the enclosure itself suitable for ground stack applications. Matching recesses in the enclosure’ s top sur- face facilitate[...]

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    12 WL3082 Connections The WL3082 input connectors are a pair of Neutrik NL8's wired in parallel. See T able 2 or the pinout on the WL3082 input plate (on rear of enclosure). The WL3082 loudspeaker i s not equipped with a crossover network. All signal p rocessing must be done before conne cting audio power to the loudspeaker . Do not connect fu[...]

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    13 WL3082 Specifications Frequency Response: 68 - 18,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Frequency Range: 62 - 20,000 Hz (-10 dB) Maximum SPL (continuous/peak): HF: 127/133 dB LF: 122/128 dB Nominal Coverage (-6 dB included): Horizontal: 140 degrees (500 Hz to 3.2 kHz)V ertical: dependant on cumulative splay angles T ransducers: High Frequency: Single 85W , 16 Ohm, [...]

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    14 WL212-sw Specifications Frequency Response: 40 - 100 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Frequency Range: 32 - 107 Hz (-10 dB) Maximum SPL (continuous/peak): 129 dB/135 dB T ransducer: 1100W , dual 12 inch woofer , 4 inch voice coil, ceramic magnet assembly Recommended Crossover Frequency: 3 0 - 85 Hz Input Sensitivity: 99 dB Weight: Net: 109 lb (49.4 kg) Shipping: 1[...]

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    15 EB3082 Specifications Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish: Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Information: AF3082-S Specifications Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish: Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Information: Component Weight 7:1 Design Factor 10: 1 Design Factor 12:1 Design Factor EB3082 Extension Bar 27[...]

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    16 AF3082-L Specifications Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish: Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Informatio n: Component W eight 7:1 Design Factor 10 :1 Design Factor 12:1 Design Factor AF3082-L Array Frame 27 lb (12.3 kg) 1274 lb (579.2 kg) 892 lb (405.5 kg) 743 lb (337.9 kg) 4” (102mm) 37.0” (940mm) 21.7” (551mm) 20.4” [...]

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    17 PB3082 Specifications Material Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Information: AF8-10 Specifications Material Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Information: Component W eight 7:1 Design Factor 10:1 Design Factor 12:1 Design Factor PB3082 Pull Back Bar 3 lb (1.[...]

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    QSC Audio Products, Inc. 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa, California 92 626 USA ©2007 “QSC” and the QSC logo are registered wi th the U.S. Patent and T rademark Office. How to Contact QSC Audio Products Mailing address: QSC Audio Products, Inc. 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1468 USA T elephone Numbers: Main Number (714) 754[...]