QSC Audio WL2082-i manual

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    TD-000218-00 revD ILA Series Loudspeaker Sy stem User Manual WL2082-i full-range line array lou dspeaker WL115-sw subwoofer line array loudsp eaker FB2082-i array frame EB2082-i extensi on bar PB2082-i pull back bar GS115-sw ground stack kit *TD-000218-00* 1675 MacArthur Blv d., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USA Main Number (714) 754 -6175 Sales & Mark[...]

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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 Installation Line Array (ILA) is a high performance line array system designed for the needs of Houses of W orship, Performi ng Arts facilities and a multitude of other venue ty pes. The current ILA family is composed of the WL2082-i line array element, WL115-s w sub- woofer , FB2082-i array frame, PB2082-i pull-back bar , EB 208[...]

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    4 Introduction (continued) WL115-sw The WL115-sw subwoofer extends the system’ s low-frequency capability to 35 Hz. with a compact fourth-order bandpass enclosure. Its ceramic magnet, 4” voice coil, 15” transducer provides 650 watt continuous power handling capability . Many users of line array systems hav e found that suspending the subwoofe[...]

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    5 Figure 3: FB2082-i Array Frame 1- Shackle holes (accept 3/4” (20 mm) screw pin anchor sh ackle) 2- Center support bar 3- Rigging plates 4- Rigging plate retai ning bolts 5-Rigging plate attac hment holes Figure 4: PB2082-i Pull Back Bar 1- Shackle hole (acce pts 5/8” (16 mm) screw pin an chor shackle) 2- Rigging plate atta chment holes 3- Rig[...]

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    6 Rigging the Installation Line Array Rules for Suspension •Correct use of all suspension hardware and components is imperative in sound system rigging 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 regulation[...]

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    7 Rigging the Installatio n Line Array (continued) 1- Working L oad Limits are per f astener loaded in doub le shear . Data is for informatio nal purposes only . Attaching WL2082-i to Array Frame Before beginning any installation, have your syst em designer configure the array with proper splay angles using QSC’ s EASE Focus (Array Calcul ator). [...]

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    8 Rigging the Installation Line Array (continued) Pull-Back Bar If using the pull-back bar , attach to the bottom enclosure at the bot- tom-most splay angle adjustment holes at the rear of the rigging plate by inserting the cap-head shoulder bolt through the mated piec es and threading the lock nut (nylock) on the inside edge of the plates. Use a 5[...]

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    9 Rigging the Installation Line Array (continued) 3- Lower the array frame onto the enclosure, carefully aligning the rigging straps, and attach the top enclosure to the array frame by installing the ball-lock pins or M8 bolts. Before lifting, ensure the audio connection to the enclosures are correct and functioning. NOTE: When attaching one WL115-[...]

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    10 Rigging the Installation Line Array (continued) Attaching WL115-sw behind WL2082-i array using EB2082-i It is sometimes necessary to suspend the subwoofers behind the main array . Extrem e splay angles may result in physical interference with rear -flown subwoofers . Attach both array frames to the extension bar rigging plates by centering the a[...]

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    11 WL2082-i Controls and Connections MODE Selection Switch BI AMP: When set to BI AMP , an internal shading net- work removes the mid-frequencies from one of the low- frequency drivers. The BI AMP HORIZONT AL SHADING switch will select which transducer is shaded. TRI AMP: Shading network is NOT applied (shading must be provided by upstream signal p[...]

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    12 WL115-sw Connections Input Connections The WL115-sw input connectors are a pair of Neutrik NL8's wired in parallel. See T able 3 or the WL115-sw Input Plate for connector pinout. Note pin numbers 2+, 2-, 3+, 3-, 4+, and 4- are wired straight throug h from one connector to the other . This accommod ates using one i nput cable assembly (where[...]

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    13 WL2082-i Specifications Frequency Response: 80 - 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Frequency Range: 68 - 22,000 Hz (-10 dB) Maximum SPL (continuous/peak): HF: 126/132 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 angle T ransducers: High Frequency: Dual 50W , 8 Ohm 1 i[...]

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    14 WL115-sw Specifications Frequency Response: 37 - 107 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Frequency Range: 35 - 112 Hz (-10 dB) Maximum SPL (continuous/peak): 124 dB/130 dB T ransducer: 650W , 8 Ohm 15 inch woofer , 4 inch voice coil, ceramic magnet assembly Recommended Crossover Frequency: 35 - 85 Hz Input Sensitivity: 96 dB Weight: Net: 111 lb (50.4 kg) Shipping: 12[...]

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    15 EB2082-i Specifications Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish: Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Informatio n: FB2082-i Specifications Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish: Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Informatio n: Component Weight 7:1 Design Facto r 10:1 Design Factor 12:1 Design Factor EB2082-i Extension [...]

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    16 PB2082-i Specifications Material Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish Black powder coat (White optional) Working Load Limit Information: GS115-sw Specifications Material Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish Black powder coat (White optional) Weight 5 lb (2.3 kg) per set Component Weight 7:1 Design Factor 10:1 Desig n Factor 12:1 Design Factor PB2082-i Pull Back Bar 6 lb [...]

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    QSC Audio Products, Inc. 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA ©2006 ,2007 “QSC” and the QSC logo are registered with 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)[...]