Dynacord Speaker F12 User Guide

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F12

The demands on modern high-performance systems re¬
garding their long-throw capability, low distortion, and
intelligible sound are constantly growing. The introduction
of DYNACORD’s patented Planar Waveguide technology
marks a quantum leap in the field of high-efficiency, direct
radiating subwoofer systems.

Typical long-throw systems offer extreme throw on the
cost of a comparably small directivity angle, so that several
cabinets need to be employed to provide coverage of the
entire audience area.

The Conical Waveguide horn F 12 CWH is a very compact
M id/Hi-component offering an immense SPL and a com¬
parably wide radiation pattern. The speaker components
are coaxially mounted, which provides a smooth extended
frequency response within the entire radiation range.

In the Mid-Bass range works an ELECTRO-VO ICE DL12 ST
high-performance transducer mounted on a Conical Wave
guide horn. The high-frequency range above 800 Hz is
reproduced by an ELECTRO-VOICE DH6-8 driver, firing
into a coaxially mounted 80°x55° wide coverage horn.

This coaxial design ensures extreme linear transmission,
without the occurrence of Dead-Spots as they are usually
found with conventional systems.

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The sound of the F 12 CWH provides is marked through
its noticeably high dynamic range with comparably low
distortion. The linear frequency response between 100 Hz
- 19 kHz (-10 dB) is as excellent as its SPL of 106 dB
1W/ lm and the cabinet’s off-axis sound is still impressively
neutral and uncoloured.

THROW CAPABILITY J

Because of its exceptional level of efficiency and
outstanding power handling capacity of 350 W (EIA RS-
426A), Even when employed as stand-alone cabinet, the

F 12 CWH offers excellent long-throw coverage, stable
intelligible sound and superb performance.

The F 12 CWH represents a truly economic solution for a
wide range of applications in festival tents, halls and at
medium-size open-air events when compared to conven¬
tional long-throw systems (e.g. 35° x 35°) and because of
its wide radiation angle of 80° x 55° and its superior
medium and long-throw capability. Despite its wide
coverage, the Conical Waveguide design awards the F 12
CWH with an on-axis sound pressure level that is identical
to that of a typical long-throw component.

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Integrated in the cabinet is a passive horn-EQ, which
allows using the F 12 CWH for vocal reproduction when
directly connecting it to any common linear power ampli¬
fier. Only employing a 160 Hz Lo-Cut filter is recommen¬
ded to protect the 12” horn system against low-frequency
overload.

PROTECTION

M ulti-stage protection circuitry guards the F12CWH driver
systems from being damaged by thermal overload.

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The F9CWH is an extremely powerful and yet compact Mid/Hi-
cabinet that has been designed for medium and long-throw
applications. The Constant Directivity horn HT94 is coaxially aligned
in a conical mid-frequency horn and offers a nominal radiation angle
of 90° x 40°, which provides extremely smooth transmission without
distressing interference in the x-over frequency range between the
mid and high-frequency horns.

The mid-frequency range is reproduced by an Electro-Voice DL 12ST
speaker system, while high frequency reproduction is taken care of
by an Electro-Voice DH2T driver with titanium diaphragm, which is
renowned for his excellent vocal definition and crystal-clear treble
sound. The SPL of 105dB/lW/lm allows almost doubling the
throw-capability of conventional direct-radiating loudspeaker cabi¬
nets.

Employing at least two Lo-cabinets per side - e.g. two F5 or two
F118 - for bass sound reproduction is recommended to match bass-
SPL to the exceptionally high efficiency of the F9CW FI.

(also refer to "Xa5-System” in the Application Guide on page 54).

F120

By designing its 2-way speaker system F120, DYNACO RD set a new
standard for professional 12" 2-way cabinets. A sound pressure level
of 100 dB, wide coverage and its excellent sound quality make the
F120 equally suitable to be used as full-range cabinet or as M id-Hi
component in active 2-way applications. When comparing the F120
to conventional 12" 2-way speaker systems, it provides nearly
double the throw and power as well as a convincingly natural
reproduction of vocals. An Electro-Voice DL12 ST 12" speaker serves
a s woofer system while an Electro-Voice DPI2T driver with titanium
diaphragm and FHT94 Constant Directivity horn provides
exceptionally powerful mid-range sound and crystal-clear trebles.
The newly designed frequency x-over is furnished with halogen
lamps and thermal-breakers, which provide reliable protection
against overload. The system-switch on the connection board allows
easily configuring the F120 for full-range operation or connection to
DYNACO RD system power amps like the PM 2600 or Xa2600. The
carrying handles are prepared for retrofitting a TUV-approved
rigging-kit to allow trouble-free "flying” applications.

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F150

A professional 15" 2-way cabinet offering optimal sound, low weight and
an outstanding price-performance ratio - that was the challenge for our
engeneering. A sound pressure level of 102 dB, wide coverage and its
excellent sound quality make the F150 equally suitable to be employed as
full-range cabinet or as Mid-Hi component in active 2-way applications
offering an convincingly natural reproduction of vocals. An Electro-Voice
DL15Y 15" speaker serves a s woofer system.

An Electro-Voice DL12 ST 12" speaker serves as woofer system while an
Electro-Voice DH2T driver with titanium diaphragm and HT94 Constant
Directivity horn provides exceptionally powerful mid-range sound and
crystal-clear trebles. The newly designed frequency x-over is equipped with
halogen lamps and thermal-breakers, which provide reliable protection
against overload. The system-switch on the connection board allows easily
configuring the F150 for full-range operation or connection to DYN ACO RD
system power amps like the PM 2600 or Xa2600. Frontal protection is
provided through a robust steel grille that is covered with acoustic foam.
The carrying handles are prepared for retrofitting a TUV-approved rigging-
kit to allow trouble-free "flying" applications.

The F5 is a compact, but yet high-efficiency subwoofer system. An EV
DL15Y woofer works in the optimally vented cabinet, ensuring highest
power handling, efficiency and low distortion. The integrated passive
PowerM ax x-over (x-over frequency 160Hz) features a parallel output and
an additional crossover output offering trouble-free parallel or x-over
operation when combined with professional full-range or Mid-Hi cabinets.
Reliably protecting the woofer against critical peak levels and thermal
overload are a thermal breaker and professional halogen lamps. The 4-pole
SPEAKON-type connectors wired-through, allowing active system installa¬
tions that employ DYNACO RD system power amps PM 2600 or Xa2600 for
instance can be set up using 4-pole SPEAKON-type cables, without the risk
of inadvertent mismatching. Four extremely robust castors are located on
the cabinet’s rear and four ergonomically optimised recessed handles facili¬
tate handling and transportation. Frontal protection is provided through a
robust steel grille that is covered with acoustic foam.

The F8 subwoofer marks DYNACO RD's consequent further development of
the meanwhile legendary F118. The highly efficient Electro-Voice EVX180B
18" woofer is capable of handling a continuous program power capacity of
500 W offering a peak-SPL of 130dB and lowest non-linear distortion. The
integrated passive PowerMax x-over (x-over frequency 160Hz) features a
parallel output and an additional crossover output offering trouble-free
parallel or x-over operation when combined with professional full-range or
Mid-Hi cabinets. Reliable protection of the Electro-Voice EVX180B woofer
against critical peak levels and thermal overload is guaranteed through a
thermal breaker and professional halogen lamps. The SPEAKON-type
connectors wired-through, allowing active system installations that employ
DYN ACO RD system power amps PM 2600 or Xa2600 for instance can be
set up using 4-pole SPEAKON-type cables, without the risk of inadvertent
mismatching. Four extremely robust castors are located on the cabinet’s rear
and four ergonomically optimised recessed handles facilitate handling and
transportation. Frontal protection is provided through a robust steel grille
that is covered with acoustic foam.

F17 PWH

The F17PWH is a highly efficient bass-cabinet with optimally matched
dimensions an enclosure geometry to perfectly complement the F12CWH
M id-H i cabinet. Its compact size, castors on the rear as a standard and low
weight make the F17PWH the first choice for medium and long-throw on-
the-road applications. Through its high efficiency of 99 dB (1 W/l m) and a
power handling capacity of 500 watts, the F17PW H accomplishes coverage
distances of 60 m - 80 m in two-stack operation and of 120 m - 160 m
when stacked in four. The recommended transition frequency to Mid-Hi
cabinets is 160 Hz/18 dB/oct. Butterworth or 24 dB/oct. Linkwitz-Riley.

F18 PWH

The F18 PWH is mostly used serving as high-performance subwoofer.
Especially its supreme long-throw ability and mid-bass range directivity
make the F18PWH the predestined subwoofer to be employed in basically
any system configuration. Both Planar Waveguide™ bass-horns are equip¬
ped with an ELECTRO-VOICE EVX180B 18” high-performance chassis with
a power handling of 500 watts RM S / 1,000 watts program into 8 Q.

LOUDSPEAKERS

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Type

F 12 CWH

F9 CHW

F120

F150

Design

2-way Cabinet

Waveguide Horn

2-way

2-way

Components

LO:

1 x 12"

1 x 12"

1x12"

1 x 15"

DL12 ST

DL12 ST

DL12 ST

DL15 Y

OEM

HI:

DH 6-8

DH 2T

DH 2T

DH 2T

HP 8055

HT 94

HT 94

HT 94

Nominal power rating RMS

350 W*

300 W

300 W

400 W

Program power capacity

700 W

600 W

600 W

800 W

Frequency response (-10 dB)

100-1900 Hz

140 Hz - 1900 Hz

75 Hz-18 kHz

70 Hz-18 kHz

Nominal SPL (lW/lm)

106 dB

105 dB

100 dB

102 dB

Max. SPL*

134 dB

133 dB

128 dB

131 dB

Crossover Frequ. (passive)

800 Hz

Impedance:

812

8 13

8 13

Crossover frequencies

800/7 kHz

1.6 kHz

1.6 kHz

Dimensions

Width

606 mm

436 mm

436 mm

522 mm

Height

625 mm

517 mm

629 mm

755 mm

Depth

792 mm

471 mm

339 mm

395 mm

Weight

54 kg

28.5 kg

21.5 kg

26.5 kg

* EIA RS-426A

Type

F5

F8

F 17 PWH

F 18 PWH

Design

Subwoofer

Subwoofer

18" Planar

18" Planar

Waveguide Horn

Waveguide Horn

Impedance

813

813

813

813

Rated Power Capacity RM S

400 W

500 W

500 W

500 W

Program Power Capacity

800 W

1000 W

1000 W

1000 W

SPL (lW/lm)

100 dB

100 dB

99 dB

103 dB

max. SPL (calc.)

129 dB

130 dB

129 dB

130 dB

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

48-280 Hz

40 -300 Hz

39-255 Hz

40-2000 Hz

Crossover Frequ. (passive)

160 Hz

160 Hz

Components

LO

1 x 15"

1x18"

1 x 18"

1 x 18"

HI

DL15 Y

EVX 180B

EVX 180 B

EVX 180 B

Dimensions

Width:

436 mm

522 mm

606 mm

606 mm

Height:

617 mm

737 mm

625 mm

760 mm

Depth:

674 mm

674 mm

792 mm

1176 mm

Weight

30.5 kg

38.0 kg

42.5 kg

53.0 kg

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Xa 5 System

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M edium / Long-Throw
Audio System

Lo+Hi Xa 2600 Lo+Hi

The Xa 5 System is a truly powerful, outstandingly com¬
pact loudspeaker system offering superior efficiency in
medium and long throw applications.

The system is meant to be used in an active 2-way installa¬
tion, i. e. together with the XA2600 system power ampli¬
fier, or in a passive configuration, i. e. directly connected to
a PowerM ate 1000, or together with any regular power
amplifier. Because of the horn-loaded system’s tremendous
SPL of 105 dB/lW/lm it is possible to achieve spectacular
dynamic results and - compared to conventional direct

radiating speaker systems - nearly double the long throw
capability. The Xa 5 System includes a F9CWH Mid/Hi
cabinet and two F5 sub woofers, on each side. When ope¬
rating the Xa5 system in active 2-way confi-guration, the
recommended crossover frequency between the F5 sub
woofers and the F9CWH M id/Hi cabinet is 160 Hz with a
slope of 18 dB/octave and Butterworth characteristics.

The DYNACORD XA2600 system power amplifier provides
these filter parameters as a factory preset.

F 12CWH

F 12CWH

Xa 28 System

Standard Configuration

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Lo+Hi

Lo + Hi

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F 17PWH

F 17PWH

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Lo

F 17PWH

Xa 2600

F 17PWH

Lo

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Super-compact, horn-loaded system meant to be used for
medium throw applications with identical dispersion capa¬
bilities. The Xa28 System is ideally suitable for medium
halls or clubs. Being equipped with two F17PWH Planar

Waveguide bass-horns, it is equally appropriate to provide
the sound reinforcement at pop/rock live concerts, deliver¬
ing "fat" bass drum and "slappy" bass guitar sound.

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F 12CWH

F 12CWH

Xa Systems

Xa 38 System

"M edium-Throw"
Combination

Lo + H i Lo + FI i

The artist that calls hip-hop, techno and similar music styles
his domain, where energetic ultra-low bass sounds are an
absolute "must”, will simply love the Xa38 System. Employ¬
ing a total of four FORUM LINE F18PWH sub woofers
together with two FORUM LINE F12CWH M id/FIi-cabinets,
this configuration provides outstanding dispersion capabili¬

ties that are universally suitable for any medium-throw
application. Compared to the Xa28, this system offers
extended bass response allowing to re-produce extremely
low "techno bass sounds" without a problem. Besides,
when using the Xa38 for jazz or rockabilly, the upright bass
sounded never more powerful and voluminous.

F 12CWH

F 12CWH

Xa 48 System

"Variable Bass"
Combination

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For medium-throw applications you need a system that is
capable of handling any musical style? The extended bass-
performance of the Xa48 System configuration with its
combination of FORUM LINE F18PWH and FORUM LINE
F17PWFI speaker systems covering the bass range provi¬
des the listener with the bass impact that makes any live

concert a long-lasting experience. For smaller events only
the F 17 PWFI sub woofers are necessary. In case you will
need a system for halls where the coverage has to exceed
100m, " upgrading" the Xa48 is no problem at all. You just
supplement the configuration with additional loudspeaker
systems.

F12CWH F12CWH

Xa 58 System

Standard

"Long-Throw"

Configuration

F12CWH F12CWH

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There is a perfect solution for long-throw applications with
coverages between 120m - 160m - i. e. huge halls or tents that
at the same time require wide dispersion: the Xa58 System.
Utilizing a total of four F12CWH for the Hi/Mid-range pro¬
vides the opportunity to cover an extremely wide area, when

their cabinets are turned slightly against each other. And ano¬
ther four F17PWH provide low frequency sound with tremen¬
dous impact. Non matter which musical style or how big the
event, the Xa58 is capable to deliver sound reinforcement at its
finest - in any location and even in the furthest corner.

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F 12CWH

Xa 68 System

THE Standard

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Open-air heavy-metal, rave event at an industrial estate or
pop-festival in a huge hall - the powerful bass performance at
these long-throw events mostly means lots of watts and even
more wood. The Xa68 is the ultimate solution for any major
live application employing a minimal amount of material and
most of all at unbeatable low cost. The Xa68 System provides

very clear and outstandingly intelligible Hi/M id-sound repro¬
duction and, by incorporating the Planar Waveguide Techno¬
logy, fundamental impact and directivity in the bass and sub¬
bass range. If necessary, each stereo-side of the Xa68 can be
enhanced by a F18PWH and a F12CWH cabinet, each; with¬
out the need for additional power amplifiers.

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