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KV2 Audio EX12 User Manual

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    User guide ex series speakers the future of sound. Made perfectly clear. At kv2 audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source. Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you, place y...

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    Important safety instructions before using your ex series speakers, be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions. 1. Read all product instructions. 2. Keep printed instructions, do not throw away. 3. Respect and rewiew all warnings. 4. Fol...

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    Ex series speakers · contents contents ex6 4 overview 4 - 5 ac power requirements 6 - 7 audio signal 8 - 9 specifications 10 frequency characteristics 11 using multiple boxes, drawings 12 - 13 ex26 14 overview 14 - 15 ac power requirements 16 - 17 audio signal 18 - 19 specifications 20 frequency cha...

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    Ex6 · overview ex6 - part number kvv 987 139 (230v) kvv 987 138 (115v) introduction the ex6 is a 2-way high output, active, compact, full-range speaker system. Design objectives for the ex6 were focused on the expansion of kv2 audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems with increased dynamic ran...

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    Ex6 · overview acoustic components kv2 audio has developed a revolutionary woofer technology called trans-coil™. The woofer has two coils, a standard voice coilassembly and a second coil placed directly onthe neodymium magnetic circuit's pole piece.This technology eliminates voice coil inductance re...

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    Ex6 · ac power requirements ac power the ex6 uses a powercon 3-pole ac main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main ac connector (blue) serves as the power input. The ex6 operates in either 115v or 230v modes. Althoug pre-configured at the factory, the unit's ope...

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    Ex6 · ac power requirements current draw 115v mode 230v mode max long term continuous 2.5 a rms 1.25 a rms burst current 3.75 a rms 1.85 a rms short term peak 10 a peak 5 a peak current requirements each ex6 requires approximately 2.5 amps max at 115v ac for proper operation. This allows up to six e...

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    The ex6 control panel the ex6 features an easy to use control panel featuring ac power in, audio input and output, level control, led status light and a high pass filter. Ex6 rear panel audio input and output the ex6 uses a balanced, female xlr connector for the audio input connector, and a male xlr...

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    Ex6 · audio signal ensure that all cabling carrying signal to multiple amplifiers and active speaker systems is wired correctly. Make sure that the polarity has not been reversed. Reversed polarity can cause severe degradation in frequency response and can also impact the dispersion characteristics ...

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    Specifications ex6 · specifications system acoustic perfomance max spl long-term 117db max spl peak 120db -3db response 68hz to 20khz -10db response 62hz to 28khz crossover point 2.0khz high frequency section high horn coverage horizontal / vertical 100° x 100° throat exit diameter / diaphragm size ...

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    Ex6 · frequency characteristics frequency response 500hz - 2khz horizontal polarplots vertical polarplots 73hz - 250hz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 73hz - 250hz 500hz - 2khz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz ex6 · f requenc y char ac teristics 11 4khz 8khz 16khz 4khz 8kh...

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    Ex6 · using multiple boxes using multiple boxes best quality kv2 speakers are far more accurate, defined and phase coherent than virtually any other loudspeaker on the market. This very defined phase accuracy comes into play when trying to stack the speakers. It is very important not to use kv2 audi...

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    13 ex6 · drawings ex6 · d ra wings drawings.

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    Ex26 · overview ex26 - part number kvv 987 164 (230v) kvv 987 165 (115v) 14 ex26 · o ver vie w introduction the ex26 is a 2-way high output, active, compact, vocal speaker system. Design objectives for the ex26 were focused on the expansion of kv2 audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems with ...

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    Ex26 · overview acoustic components the ex26's patent pending nvpd neodymium compression driver is loaded on a constant directivity horn designed for smooth, wide dispersion performance. More importantly, it has also been designed to precisely match the power response of the woofers at the crossover...

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    Ex26 · ac power requirements 16 ex26 · a c p ow er requir emen ts ac power requirements the ex26 is an advanced self-powered loudspeaker with on-board amplification and control systems. Understanding power distribution, voltage and current requirements, as well as electrical safety issues, is critic...

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    Ex26 · ac power requirements ex26 · a c p ow er requir emen ts 17 current draw 115v mode 230v mode max long term continuous 4 a rms 2 a rms burst current 6 a rms 4 a rms short term peak 16 a peak 8 a peak current requirements each ex26 requires approximately 4 amps max at 115v ac for proper operatio...

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    Ex26 · audio signal the ex26 control panel the ex26 features an easy to use control panel featuring ac power in, audio input and through output, level control, led status light and a high pass filter. Audio input and output the ex26 uses a balanced, female xlr connector for the audio input connector...

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    Power on / signal led this led turns green when the speaker is turned on. The light will turn yellow when signal is present. Low cut switch the ex26 features a 90hz high pass filter. Pressing the button engages this filter allowing the speaker to reproduce frequencies only above 90hz. Limiter the ex...

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    Ex26 · specifications specifications 20 ex26 · sp ecific ations system acoustic perfomance max spl long-term 124db max spl peak 127db -3db response 80hz to 20khz -10db response 65hz to 28khz crossover point 2.5khz high frequency section acoustic design horn loaded high horn coverage horizontal / ver...

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    Ex26 · frequency characteristics ex26 · f requenc y char ac teristics 21 frequency response 500hz - 2khz horizontal polarplots vertical polarplots 73hz - 250hz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz 73hz - 250hz 500hz - 2khz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8...

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    22 ex26 · u sing multiple b ox es ex26 · using multiple boxes kv2 speakers are far more accurate, defined and phase coherent than virtually any other loudspeaker on the market. This very defined phase accuracy comes into play when trying to stack the speakers. It is very important not to use kv2 aud...

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    Ex26 · d ra wings 23 ex26 · drawings drawings.

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    Ex10 · overview ex10 · o ver vie w introduction the ex10 is a 2-way high output, active, compact, full-range speaker system. Design objectives for the ex10 were focused on the expansion of kv2 audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems with increased dynamic range, very high output and a consist...

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    Acoustic components kv2 audio has developed a revolutionary woofer technology called trans-coil™. The woofer has two coils, a standard voice coil assembly and a second coil placed directly on the neodymium magnetic circuit's pole piece. This technology eliminates voice coil inductance resulting in a...

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    Ex10 · ac power requirements 26 ex10 · a c p ow er requir emen ts ac power the ex10 uses a powercon 3-pole ac main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main ac connector (blue) serves as the power input. The ex10 operates in either 115v, 230v or 250v modes. Althoug...

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    27 ex10 · a c p ow er requir emen ts current draw 115v mode 230v, 250v max long term continuous 5 a rms 2.5 a rms burst current 7.5 a rms 5 a rms short term peak 20 a peak 10 a peak current requirements each ex10 requires approximately 5 amps max at 115v ac for proper operation. This allows up to th...

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    Ex10 · audio signal the ex10 control panel the ex10 features an easy to use rear control panel with audio input and output, level control, led status lights and a low pass filter that can be engaged when the loudspeaker is used as a stage monitoring device. Ex10 rear panel audio input and output the...

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    Ex10 · audio signal amplifiers and acoustic filters the ex10 is powered by two separate power amplifiers specifically designed and optimized for the low frequency and high frequency drivers. The control system in the ex10 processes the audio signal through a series of electronic filters and circuits...

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    Ex10 · specifications specifications system acoustic perfomance max spl long-term 126db max spl peak 129db -3db response 68hz to 20khz -10db response 55hz to 28khz crossover point 1.6khz high frequency section acoustic design horn loaded high horn coverage horizontal / vertical 100° x 80° rotatable ...

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    Frequency response ex10 · frequency characteristics frequency response 500hz - 2khz horizontal polarplots vertical polarplots 73hz - 250hz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz 73hz - 250hz 500hz - 2khz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz ex10 · f re...

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    Rotating the ex10 horn the ex10 horn can be rotated ninety degrees in order to accommodate applications where the speaker will be used or installed horizontally. This can be accomplished by removing the front grill. Removing the horn, rotating and replacing the horn. Replacing the front grille. Draw...

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    Ex12 · overview introduction the ex12 is a 2-way high output, active, compact, fullrange speaker system. Design objectives for the ex12 were focused on the expansion of kv2 audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems with increased dynamic range, very high output and a consistent sound character ...

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    Ex12 · overview acoustic components kv2 audio has developed a revolutionary woofer technology called trans-coil™. The woofer has two coils, a standard voice coil assembly and a second coil placed directly on the neodymium magnetic circuit's pole piece. This technology eliminates voice coil inductanc...

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    Ex12 · ac power requirements ac power the ex12 uses a powercon 3-pole ac main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main ac connector (blue) serves as the power input. The ex12 operates in either 115v, 230v or 250v modes. Although pre-configured at the factory, the ...

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    Ex12 · ac power requirements current draw 115v mode 230v, 250v max long term continuous 5 a rms 2.5 a rms burst current 7.5 a rms 5 a rms short term peak 20 a peak 10 a peak current requirements each ex12 requires approximately 5 amps max at 115v ac for proper operation. This allows up to three ex12...

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    Ex12 · audio signal the ex12 control panel the ex12 features an easy to use rear control panel featuring audio input and output, level control, led status lights and a low pass filter that can be engaged when the loudspeaker is used as a stage monitoring device. Ex12 rear panel audio input and outpu...

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    Amplifiers and acoustic filters the ex12 is powered by two separate power amplifiers specifically designed and optimised for the low frequency and high frequency drivers. The control system in the ex12 processes the audio signal through a series of electronic filters and circuits providing equalizat...

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    Specifications ex12 · specifications system acoustic perfomance max spl long-term 127db max spl peak 130db -3db response 55hz to 22khz -10db response 45hz to 30khz crossover point 1.1khz high frequency section acoustic design horn loaded high horn coverage horizontal / vertical 80° x 40° rotatable h...

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    Ex12 · frequency characteristics 500hz - 2khz horizontal polarplots vertical polarplots 73hz - 250hz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz 73hz - 250hz 500hz - 2khz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz ex12 · f requenc y char ac teristics frequency re...

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    Ex12 · drawings drawings ex12 · d ra wings 41.

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    Ex15 · overview introduction the ex15 is a 3-way high output, active, fullrange speaker system. Design objectives for the ex15 were to present our consistent focused expansion of kv2 audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems, with increased dynamic range, very high output and a recognisable sou...

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    Ex15 · overview acoustic components the new ex15 incorporates a unique coaxial 15" transducer with a 1.75" nitride titanium neodymium compression. Driver on a wide dispersion 80 x 60 degree horn. Whilst most coaxial speakers will try to cover the full frequency response, the ex15's coaxial driver on...

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    Ex15 · ac power requirements ac power the ex15 uses a powercon 3-pole ac main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main ac connector (blue) serves as the power input. The ex15 operates in either 115v, 230v or 250v modes. Although pre-configured at the factory, the ...

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    Current draw 115v mode 230v, 250v max long term continuous 5 a rms 2.5 a rms burst current 7.5 a rms 5 a rms short term peak 20 a peak 10 a peak current requirements each ex15 requires approximately 5 amps max at 115v ac for proper operation. This allows up to three ex15's to be powered from one 15 ...

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    Ex15 · audio signal the ex15 control panel the ex15 features an easy to use rear control panel with audio input and output, level control, high and low frequency gain controls and led status lights. Ex15 rear panel audio input and output the ex15 uses a balanced, female xlr connector for the audio i...

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    Amplifiers and acoustic filters the ex15 is powered by two separate power amplifiers specifically designed and optimized for the low frequency and high frequency drivers. The control system in the ex15 processes the audio signal through a series of electronic filters and circuits providing equalizat...

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    Specifications ex15 · specifications system acoustic perfomance max spl long-term 129db max spl peak 132db -3db response 44hz to 18khz -10db response 38hz to 22khz crossover point 500hz, 2.7khz high frequency section acoustic design horn loaded high horn coverage horizontal / vertical 80° x 60° thro...

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    Ex15 · frequency characteristics frequency response 500hz - 2khz horizontal polarplots vertical polarplots 73hz - 250hz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz 73hz - 250hz 500hz - 2khz 4khz - 16khz 73hz 125hz 250hz 500hz 1khz 2khz 4khz 8khz 16khz ex15 · f requenc y char ac ter...

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    50 80 225 364 370 350 264 450 709.5 700 620 360 40 40 49.5 225 225 49.5 40 240.5 151 360 40 360 370 145 152 225 98 107.5 225 215 215 ex15 · d ra wings ex15 · drawings drawings.

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    Ex series speakers · accessories cover for ex12 part name: cover ex12 part number: kvv 987 067 description: -heavy duty -padded cover for ex10 part name: cover ex10 part number: kvv 987 068 description: -heavy duty -padded padded heavy duty covers cover for ex26 part name: cover ex26 part number: kv...

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    Ex series speakers · accessories horizontal bracket for ex12 part name: ex12 horizontal bracket part number: kvv 987 058 description: -for ex12 -black -including two connection bolts and bracket vertical bracket for ex12 part name: ex12 vertical bracket part number: kvv 987 057 description: -for ex1...

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    Ex series speakers · accessories grill - fine for ex10 part name: ex10 grill - fine part number: kvv 987 330 description: -elegant design -suitable for installations grill strong for ex10 part name: ex10 grill strong part number: kvv 987 301 description: -bend resistant -suitable when using ex10 as ...

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    Ex series speakers · accessories min - max 735 mm - 1230 mm 28,937" - 48.425" part name: kv2-h part number: kvv 987 130 description: -heavy duty telescopic speakerpole -0,735 to 1,23 m -diameter 35 mm -weight 2,2 kg -max. Load 50 kg -bottom terminal m20 -matte black speaker pole - universal 54 ex s ...

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    Ex series speakers · warranty · service warranty your ex series speakers is covered against defects in material and workmanship. Refer to your supplier for more details. Service in the unlikely event that your ex series speakers develops a problem, it must be returned to an authorised distributor, s...

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    Ex series speakers · notes 56 ex s eries sp eak ers · n ot es.

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    Ex series speakers · notes ex s eries sp eak ers · n ot es 57.

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    Kv2 audio international nádražní 936, 399 01 milevsko czech republic tel.: +420 383 809 320 email: info@kv2audio.Com www.Kv2audio.Com kvv120118-00-01-0 the future of sound. Made perfectly clear..