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Operation Manual

Ultra High-Power Hybrid Bass Subwoofer

SW-218V

Sub-Series

V:2.0

General Information

SW-218V Operation Manual

Ver.: 2.0_UK 10/2019

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The information contained in this manual has been carefully

checked for accuracy, at the time of going to press, however

no guarantee is given with respect to the correctness.

Exel Acoustics SL accepts no responsibility for any errors or

inaccuracies that may appear in this manual or the products

and software described in it. Technical specifications, dimen-sions, weights and properties do not represent guaranteed

qualities. As manufacturers we reserve the right to make

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45950 Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo) Spain

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IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS

Before using our product, be sure to carefully read the manual and safe Instructions. Keep this document with the device all time.

1. Read these instructions

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well DANGER and

OBLIGATION warnings.

5. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

6. Use only with the cart, tripod, bracket or table specified by

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combi-

nation to avoid injury from tip-over.

7. If the equipment is used in a way not specified by the Exel

Acoustic, the protection by the equipment may be impaired.

8. Read all the Product Information document before exploit-

ing the system.

9. Read the Rigging Manual before installing the system. Use

the rigging accessories described in the rigging manual and

follow the associated procedures.

10. This speaker enclosure is capable of creating a strong mag-

netic field. Please use caution around the enclosure with

data storage devices such as phones, computers or hard

drivers.

11. Handles are for moving the system only.

12. Beware of sound levels. Never stand in the immediate vi-

cinity of loudspeaker driven at high level. Professional loud-

speaker systems are capable of causing a sound pressure

level (SPL) detrimental to human health. Hearing damage

can also occur with prolonged exposure to sound: 8h at 90

dB(A), 30 min at 110 dB(A), less than 4 min at 130 dB(A)

Source: European Directive relating to the assessment and

management of noise 2002/49/CE

13. When setting up the loudspeaker or loudspeaker stand,

make sure they are standing on a firm surface. If you place

several enclosure on top of one another, use straps to se-

cure them against movement.

CAUTION: Rigging should only be done by experience

professionals.

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EXEL ACOUSTICS SL

CL Encinar, 282. Polígono Industrial Monte Boyal. 45950 – Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo), España (Spain).

Declara que el producto SW-218V y sus respectivas opciones, cumple con las Directivas:

Declare under our sole responsibility that devices in the SW-218V range of products, comply with relating

Directives:

(1) Directiva de Baja Tensión - 2006/95/CE(2) Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagnética - 2004/108/CE(3) Directiva RoHS - 2011/65/UE(4) Directiva RAEE - 2012/19/UE

(1) Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE

(2) EMC 2004/108/CE

(3) RoHS Directive 2011/65/UE

(4) WEEE Directive 2012/19/UE

DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDADDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________ 4SYMBOL USED ___________________________________________________ 5DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD _________________________________ 6DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ___________________________________ 61. Introduction ____________________________________________________ 8

1.1. Welcome to Tecnare _____________________________________ 81.2. Overview the SW-218V Subwoofer __________________________ 91.3. Connections____________________________________________ 101.4. Processing and amplification _______________________________ 11

2. Loudspeaker Setup ______________________________________________ 122.1. Standard Operation ______________________________________ 122.2. Cardioid Operation ______________________________________ 13

3. Loudspeaker connection __________________________________________ 143.1. Connection to T20-44 ____________________________________ 143.2. Connection to T10-44 ____________________________________ 153.3. Connection to T20-48 ____________________________________ 153.4. Connection to PA5000 ____________________________________ 16

4. Integrating the SW218V __________________________________________ 174.1. Integrating SW218V subwoofer with Tecnare Loudspeaker Systems 174.2. Placement for SW218V ___________________________________ 18

5. Transport and storage ____________________________________________ 196. Technical specifications ___________________________________________ 20

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Introduccion

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SW-218V

1. Introduction

1.1. Welcome to Tecnare

Thank you for choosing the high-quality Tecnare® SW-218V System “Made in Spain” from EXEL ACOUSTICS SL.

Please spare a little time to study the contents of this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from this unit.

All Tecnare® products are carefully engineered for world-class performance and reliability.

If you would like further information about this or any other Tecnare® product, please contact us. We look forward to helping you in the near future.

As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, Exel Acoustics SL as manufacturer of Tecnare® products reserve the right to change the specifications of its products and the content of its doc-uments without prior notice.

Updates and supplementary information are available on the Tecnare® website:

http://www.tecnare.com

Tecnare Technical Support is available at:

• (T): +34 918 170 110 - +34 918 171 001• (e-mail): [email protected]

Thank you again for placing your confidence in Tecnare® products.

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1.2. Overview the SW-218V Subwoofer

The Tecnare® SW-218V is a high-performance double-18-in hybrid Horn-Reflex subwoofer enclosure. It has been designed for medium to long-throw sound reinforcement. The response given with this subwoofer is very deep, starting at 38Hz. It delivers a tight “punch” combined with a low deep response.

The acoustic loading of the speaker, perfectly matched, prevents cones to over-excursions. It is a perfect solution for all kinds of touring systems.

As ideal option the Tecnare T20-44 amplifier is the adequate to power a SW218V. The Tecnare T20-44 ensures maximum driver protec-tion, and advanced crossover functions minimizing the risk of damage to the loudspeakers while yielding high constant output under high continu-ous and peak power conditions.

Thanks to its passive directivity, the SW-218V is prepared to work in a conventional setup as well as ar-ranged in a cardioid subwoofer configuration by combining physical deployment and the suitable preset.

The cabinet is assembled with 18 mm ply Baltic birch and has a weather resistant paint finish (Polyurea Protection), properly braced for intended use. The front of the cabinet is protected by a hex-stamped steel grille. Pro-tective runners are included at the bottom ensure securely align with the cabinet’s top slots. It features four handles. The subwoofer shall be connected via one 4-point speakON. Castors and protective covers can be supplied as an accessory.

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1.3. Connections

SW-218V loudspeaker utilizes Neutrik® SpeakON® connectors. There are two NLT4 connectors on the rear of each SW-218V. These connectors mate with Neutrik NL-4 or NL-4 compatible in-line cable connectors. Only two pins of both connectors are wired in parallel. The following subsections describe the electrical connections.

The SW-218V uses the pin assignment 1+/1+. Under special order, the customer can required the assign-ments 2+/2- and appoint the pin 1+/1- to TOP cabinets.

IN SpeakON port 1+ 1- 2+ 2-

Connection LF+ LF- NC NC

CAUTION: Only should use the second connector (link) to connect to a second cabinet when the power conditions of amplifier allow it. Don’t hesitate to contact with our Tecnare

technical support team on [email protected] or by phone +34 91-817 01 10 1

Table 1: SW218V Connectors wiring

Fig. 1: SW-218 Connectors & diagram

wiring

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1.4. Processing and amplification Only operate a Tecnare® loudspeaker with a correctly configured Tecnare preset. Tecnare offer a complete solution that guarantees the highest level of performance. A complete range of controllers, amplifiers, and amplifiers with advanced DSP are available to get this goal. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker compo-nents.

1.4.1. Processing

The Tecnare DP4896 is the approved processor for use with the SW-218V loudspeaker. Refer to DP4896 user manual.

Preset for DP4896 processors and TSeries amplifiers have been developed for the SW-218V. One pre-set for SW-218V loudspeaker are available:

• [SW-218V] You may obteing the setting from the DP Series and TSeries at www.tecnare.com website.

1.4.2. Amplification

To power Sub Series, Tecnare recommends amplifiers with the power ratings enough to feed the loud-speakers. For high power or live applications, it is recommended to oversize the amplifiers relative to the nominal AES output of the subwoofers. In certain specific cases it is possible to slightly under-power the subs or loudspeakers as long as the amplifier will not be driven to its limits.

In any case, the Tecnare processors should be deployed in front of the amp to ensure that the amplifiers do not go into the clip.

The DP4896 processors & TSeries amplifier include:

- RMS Limiter - Thermal protection from power surges or overload - Excursion displacement protection - Multiband limiting for passive 2-way enclosures

The T20-44 amplifier is the ideal companion for maximum performance of the Sub Series loudspeakers. This amplifier controller amplifier with DSP offer a complete both preset and protection solution for any application. The SW-218V subwoofer can be driven by the T20-44, T10-44 & T20-48 amplifiers.

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Loudspeaker Setup


SW-218V

2. Loudspeaker Setup

2.1. Standard Operation

The standard operation corresponds to the use of subwoofers as single elements or as standard subwoofer arrays.

In this configuration the system operates with a quasi-omni-directional directivity pattern due to its passive directivity control.

The [SW218V] factory presets provide to the subwoofers an upper frequency limit at 100Hz, in order to op-timize the coupling with main system or if other subwoofer are being used.

Fig. 2 SW-218V Standard Operation

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2.2. Cardioid Operation

The SW-218V subwoofer can be configured in cardioid arrays to reduce the amount of output heard behind the subwoofers. Subwoofer cardioid arrays are archived by placing three units coplanar to each other with one unit facing the opposite direction. The output of the reversed subwoofer cancels the output of the other subwoofers nor-mally present behind the units.

Tecnare has specifically designed cardioid presets [SW218V_C]. However, we recommend calculating the appropriate ratio of forward to rear facing loudspeakers, as well as to measure of required parameter setting of po-larity, delay, and gain. For more information, contact Tecnare Technical Support.

Fig. 3 SW-218V Cardioid Configuration

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3. Loudspeaker connection Tecnare® Sound Systems recommended operating the SW-218V loudspeaker together Tecnare loudspeak-er controllers.

Tecnare only recommends using preset/amplifier developed by Tecnare, otherwise there is a risk of damag-ing the loudspeaker components. DP Series Loudspeaker Controller, PA Series amplifier and T-Series amplifier are ideal for this purpose.

Ensure that the right preset was selected before connecting the loudspeaker with the amplifier.

Operating with an incorrect preset can damage part of the loudspeaker.

Ensure that the amplifier is properly size according to the requirements. Under-power or oversize power amplifier without the supervision of an expert may damage the loudspeaker.

Please note the technical specification section.

3.1. Connection to T20-44

MAXIMUM OF 08 ENCLOSURES PER T20-44

02 x SW-218V can be connected to each output channel on the T20-44. Therefore, a single T20-44 amplifier controller can drive up to 08 enclosures.

See the preset manual connect the reverse subwoofer to use the cardioid preset.

Impedance load: 4Ω for 1 enclosure.

Fig. 4: Connecting SW-218 to T20-44

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Fig. 5: Connecting SW-218

to T10-44

Fig. 6: Connecting

SW-218 to T20-48

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3.4. Connection to PA5000

MAXIMUM OF 02 ENCLOSURES PER PA5000

01 x SW-218V can be connected to each output channel on the PA5000. Therefore, a single PA5000 amplifier can drive up to 02 enclosures.



Fig. 7: Connecting SW-218 to PA5000

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4. Integrating the SW218V

4.1. Integrating SW-218V subwoofer with Tecnare Louds-

peaker Systems

The SW-218V subwoofer can achieve frequencies down to 40 Hz (-10dB), extending the system response appreciably and increasing the acoustic power of the system in the lowest frequencies. Common applications for the SW-218V subwoofer include using it with CLa208, CLa21 Curvilinear Array Loudspeakers, as well as using it with Ibza or V Series loudspeakers.

Bass performance is often highly program — or venue — dependent, as well as subjective as to measure and quality. For this reason the type, quantity, and disposition of subwoofers may vary considerably with the appli-cation. The quantity recommendations below are for general purposes, providing a balanced system for most music applications. Quantities may need to be adjusted up or down for specific situations.

Common applications for SW-218V which involves using the subwoofer with Array Series and ALIS Series, two loudspeakers for each subwoofer yield good performance in frequency and headroom.

If the sound program is demanding a higher level of low-frequency, using lower ratios in mid-high or full range sys-tems can increase the headroom at the low end of the spectrum (for example one loudspeaker for one subwoofer).

In the table below are some recommendations for the most frequent uses.

CAUTION: If the amplifier used with the SW-218V beging to limit before reaching the required SPL at low frequency, consider adding more subwoofer to satisfy the SPL re-quirements without exposing the driver to excesice heat/or excursion.

Loudspeaker model Recommended Ratio (Loudspeaker per SW118M)

CLa21/CLa208

2/1 for flat frequency applications

2/2 for DJ Booth monitor applications

Ibza12/Ibza12/V10V12

3/1 for bass-heavy applications

4/1 for flat frequency response

Ibza15/V15

2/1 for bass-heavy applications

3/1 for flat frequency response

ALIS12/ALIS15

2/1 for flat frequency applications

2/2 for DJ Booth monitor applications

Table 2: SW-218V Ratio recommendation

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4.2. Placement for SW-218V

An important factor governing subwoofer response is their placement relative to adjacent surfaces. Subwoo-fers gain significant power by coupling (or loading) with nearby floors and walls. Placing any loudspeaker against a large plane (relative to the wavelength) produces a half-space loading condition, meaning that all the energy radia-ting spherically (equal energy in all directions) from the loudspeaker is now being radiated into a hemisphere, or half the area. This result in a 6 dB increase in energy radiating into the hemisphere, the same increase that happens by doubling the number of subwoofers, compared to the same subwoofer in the free space (suspended).

Subwoofer loudspeakers should be placed side by side. If it is not possible, the largest distance between two adjacent acoustics centres must be half-wavelength ( it is considering a maximun phase offset of 180º) of upper frequency limit (fr) of the subwoofer system to avoid one or more spurious side-lobes. It can be calculated through this equation:

The relationship of speed of sound its frequency and wavelength is:

where m is wavelength (in meters), c is speed of sound (in m/s), and f its frequency (in Hz).

The maximun distance of separation permitted (dc) is:

fc

m =

dcf

cr=

• •1 180

360

º

º

where:

is the maximun distance of separation between subdc wwoofer in meter or inch,

is the upper frequency limit ofr ff subwoofer in hertz,

is the speed of sound in meters (ic nnch) / second.

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5. Transport and storage As the Tecnare SW-218V loudspeaker weighs over 85kg (188.49 lbs), four people are needed to move and transport the unit.

To transport the unit whit a single person, Tecnare recommends using the optional Caster kit wheels.

For touring and portable, the SW-218V can travel in stacks of up three units with an optional caster frame.

When transporting and storing the unit, it is important to ensure that the finish and front steel grille of the loudspeaker are not damaged. Moisture can penetrate through exposed wood surfaces and cause the wood to swell. A bent or broken front grille will no longer adequately protect the sensitive speaker membranes.

In addition, appreciable dust deposits may considerably impair the functionality of a loudspeaker membrane. For this reason, the loudspeakers should be transported and stored in a safe, careful, dry and largely dust-free man-ner.

Durable protective covers for one unit and accommodating stacks of two or three units are optionally avail-able to ensure the SW-218V is completely road ready.

Other options include weather protection and custom colour finishes for fixed installations and applications with specific cosmetic requirements.

The original packaging don’t should use as permanent storage and transport packaging.

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Specifications


SW-218V

6. Technical specificationsSW-218V ULTRA HIGH-POWER HYBRID SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

Application information is presented for guidance only. Exel Acoustics SL reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the products and the published specifications.

As part of the ongoing development program Exel Acoustics SL tries to maintain the highest degree of product compatibility

ACOUSTICAL

Operating Frequency Range38Hz -280 Hz±4dB, measured on axys. 40Hz-150Hz Recommended operating frequency range. 45Hz-100Hz Normal ModeResponse depends on loading conditions and room acoustics

Axial Sensitivity 104 dB (1w/1m)

Calculated SPL 137 dB continuous/143 Peak

Nominal Dispersion 180º for a single unit; varies with number of units and configurations

COMPONENT

Low Frequency

2 x 18-inch long-excursion cone drivers ferrite magnets, direct radiation, bass-reflexNominal impedance: 8Ω/loudspeakerVoice coil size: 4-inchPower Handling Capability: 1200 W AES / 2400 W continuous/ loudspeaker. Note: Power Handling mea-sured using AES Standards= 2 hours testmade with continuous pink noise signal (6 dB crest factor) fromthe recommended xover point. Power on Continuous Program is defined as 3dB greater than the Nominalrating.

AUDIO INPUT

Connectors IN: 1 x NL4 SpeakON® LINK: 1 x NL4 SpeakON®

Wiring Pin 1+/-: LF+/- ; Pin 2+/- :N.C.; Optional wiring: Pin 1+/-: Parallel; Pin 2+/-: LF+/-

PHYSICAL

Enclosure 18mm birch plywood. Finished in Polyurea surface

Protective Grille Powder-coated hex-stamped perforated steel.

Dimensions (HxWxD) 1086mm x 580mm x 841mm (42.76” x 22.83” x 33.11”)

Weight 85 Kg. (188.49 lbs)

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SW-218V Dimensions

SW-218EB Dimensions

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Reinventing The Rules

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