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QSC KLA series User Manual
Summary of KLA series
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Kla12 – 12" 2-way loudspeaker kla181 – 18" subwoofer kla af12 – array frame kla series user manual td-000319-00-a *td-000319-00*.
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2 explanation of symbols the term “warning!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death. The term “caution!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not foll...
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3 fcc statement rote!: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate...
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4 suspending the kla series loudspeakers aarnrng!: read and follow these instructions carefully. If the loudspeakers are not suspended properly, they could fall, causing personal injury and damage to the equipment. Rules for suspension • consult a professional mechanical or structural engineer, lice...
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5 introduction the kla series brings the power and sophistication of a line-array system into an easy-to-use product significantly redefining the line-array-product category. With its simple lift, click and play approach, kla deploys in a fraction of the time required by comparable line-array produc...
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6 features kla12 — figure 1 — 1 2 3 4 9 9 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 6 6 4 4 4 8 1. Abs enclosure 2. Steel grille 3. Front power led 4. Handles 5. Power module 6. M10 installation points (3) 7. Tilt-direct™ dual angle (0° or -9°) pole socket 8. Slip-resistant feet 9. Side rigging plates.
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7 kla181 — figure 2 — — figure 3 — 0˚ -9˚ — figure 4 — — figure 5 — 0˚ 1. Baltic birch enclosure 2. Steel grille 3. Front power led 4. Handles 5. Power module 6. M10 installation points (4) 7. Slip-resistant feet 8. M20 threaded, 35 mm pole mount 9. Side rigging plates 10. Feet alignment receptacles.
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8 kla af12 (shown as shipped) 1. Rigging pins and lanyard (2) 2. Array extension beam 3. Array frame 4. Feet for kla181 application 5. Feet for kla12 application — figure 6 — 1 2 3 4 5.
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9 application the kla series can be configured in an array with combinations of loudspeakers, refer to "kla maximum suspended load" on page 4 . Using solo™ (single-operator logistics), box-to-box attachment of the kla12 is simple, self-contained, and requires no tools or additional hardware. The kla...
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10 attaching a kla12 to a kla12 or kla af12 array frame the kla12 loudspeakers come with the attaching hooks in the retracted position, indicated by the slide (1) down, and the lever "b" in the down, or locked position as shown in figure 8 . 1. Move the lever button (figure 8, 2) upwards, and then r...
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11 attaching a kla12 to a kla181 the kla12 cannot be attached to the top of a kla181. There are various ways to facilitate attaching a kla12 to a kla181, and they vary depending on the specific circumstances. Be sure to use proper rigging techniques, and/or employ a professional engineer. Following ...
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12 separating a kla12 from a kla af12 array frame, kla12, or kla181 refer to figure 15 . 1. Safely support the bottom kla12 in the array. You must support both sides of the loudspeaker, and relieve the weight of the loudspeaker from its latching mechanism in order to separate one loudspeaker from an...
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13 attaching a kla181 to a kla af12 array frame refer to figure 18 rote!: the kla af12 array frame must be oriented with the kla181 feet pointing down as shown in figure 18 . For more detail, refer to figure 3 on page 8. 1. Place the kla181 on the floor, or other suitable surface, and make sure the ...
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14 suspending the kla array aarnrng!: review the topic "rules for suspension" on page 4 . The maximum number of kla 12 loudspeakers in any array, with or without kla 181 loudspeakers, is five. Suspended loudspeakers per array array configuration option a b c maximum number of kla181 loudspeakers 2 3...
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15 attach the rigging cables to the kla af12 array frame you can achieve different tilt angles by attaching the suspension cabling to one of the 12 holes in the extension bar. The front-to-back orientation of the extension bar determines if the array is tilted up or down. As the suspension cabling i...
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16 aarnrng!: do not mount more than two (2) kla12 loudspeakers on a pole over the kla181 subwoofer, kw181 subwoofer or on a loudspeaker tripod. Do not use a pole longer than 36 inches (914 mm) when supporting one or two kla12s over a kla181 or kw181 subwoofer. 1. Adjust the qsc tilt-direct™ dual ang...
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17 balanced inputs: connect to the plug as shown. Unbalanced inputs: connect to the plug as shown. Output both the kla12 and kla181 have discrete, direct line out male xlr connectors (figure 26, 4) , wired in parallel with the line in. The signal on the line out is exactly equivalent to the signal o...
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18 aarnrng!: do not connect more than five kla series loudspeakers together using the loop-thru power cables (four loop- thru cables, one ac power cord). If you are using loop-thru power cables, make all loop-thru connections prior to connecting to the ac mains. 3. Insert the grey powercon® connecto...
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19 rear led indicators blue power led refer to figure 31, 1 • illuminates when the ac power switch is in the on position, the amplifier is not in standby, the ac mains power cord is properly connected, and the ac mains are functioning properly • extinguishes when the ac power switch is not in the on...
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20 proprietary dsp functions excursion limiting – the kla series system utilizes a proprietary limiter that prevents woofer over-excursion. Over-excursion occurs when a voltage presented to the woofer causes the cone to physically travel too far. This builds up excessive heat, stresses the moving pa...
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21 additional features front led switch the blue power led, on the front of the loudspeakers, may be set to any of three modes by the front led switch (figure 33) located on the amplifier panel. Pwr – this is the factory setting which means the led illuminates when the power switch is in the on posi...
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22 wiring the remote attenuator wire the remote gain attenuator as shown in figure 35. • when using a single potentiometer for a single loudspeaker (a) . • when using a single potentiometer for multiple loudspeakers (b) . • proper wiring to the 3 pin “euro” connector (c) . — figure 38 — single louds...
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23 dimensions kla12 kla181 — figure 39 — top front side 16.6 in (422 mm) 15.0 in (381 mm) 23.4 in (594 mm) 16.6 in (422 mm) — figure 40 — 25.7 in (653 mm) side 25.7 in (653 mm) top side with optional casters 30.0 in (762 mm) 21.6 in (547 mm) front 23.4 in (594 mm).
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24 specifications kla12 kla181 configuration 2-way line array element 18" ported subwoofer transducers low-frequency high-frequency 12" cone transducer 1.75" diaphragm compression driver 18" cone transducer — frequency response (-6 db) 49 hz – 18 khz 38 hz frequency range (-10 db) 44 hz – 20 khz 33 ...
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Mailing address: qsc audio products, llc 1675 macarthur boulevard costa mesa, ca 92626-1468 usa telephone numbers: main number: (714) 754-6175 sales & marketing: (714) 957-7100 or toll free (usa only) (800) 854-4079 customer service: (714) 957-7150 or toll free (usa only) (800) 772-2834 facsimile nu...