KALI AUDIO WS-12 Manual de usuario

KALI AUDIO WS-12 Studio/Live Subwoofer User’s Guide 1

Project Watts

Studio/Live Subwoofer

WS-12

User’s Guide

KALI AUDIO WS-12 Studio/Live Subwoofer User’s Guide 2

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION………………….................………………….3

ABOUT YOUR SUBWOOFER .....…………………….....................………………….5

FULL SPECIFICATIONS………………………………...……......................…………………7

INPUTS AND CONTROLS……………………………...………....................………………8

DIP SWITCHES........................................................………...…...................………….11

FIRST TIME SETUP…………………………………………..........................…...…………...15

TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………….....................…...……………...16

LIMITED WARRANTY……………………………………………………........................……17

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Important Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Power the product down, and unplug it from power before cleaning.

7. Clean only with a dry cloth.

8. Do not block any ventilation openings.

9. Keep ventilation opening free of dust or other matter.

10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

11. No naked ﬂame sources (such as lighted candles,) should be placed on the product.

12. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades, with one blade wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has

two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided

for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

13. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, recep-

tacles, and at the point where they exit the apparatus.

14. Use only attachments and/or accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

15. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, plate, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufac-

turer. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

16. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

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Important Safety Information

17. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when:

A. The apparatus is damaged in any way

B. The power supply cord or plug is damaged

C. Liquid or other objects have fallen into the product

D. The product has been exposed to rain or moisture

E. The product does not operate normally

F. The product has been dropped

18. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

19. No object ﬁlled with liquids, such as a vase or a glass, should be placed on the appara-

tus.

20. This apparatus is to be used in a moderate climate. Do not expose to extremely high

or low temperatures.

21. High sound pressure in excess of 85 dB can cause hearing damage and/or loss. Do

not expose yourself to high sound pressure levels.

The lightning bolt with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magni-

tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user of the presence of important operation and maintaining (servic-

ing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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About Your Subwoofer

Congratulations on your Kali Audio WS-12 Subwoofer! This subwoofer was designed to de-

liver accurate, authoritative low end for recording studios, and also to be used on stage in

light-duty applications. Whether you need to mix very low frequency content, or if you’re

just looking for some punch, you’ve picked an excellent subwoofer!

Where does “WS” come from?

The ofﬁcial name of this product line is “Project Watts.” Kali names all of our product lines

after towns in California. Watts is a neighborhood in Los Angeles that features prominent-

ly in the history of West Coast Hip-Hop. The name is also an allusion to the high power of

this subwoofer; capable of 1000W peaks, this subwoofer far outpowers other studio sub-

woofers in its price range.

Output and Bandwidth

The WS-12 is designed to provide enough output to serve as the subwoofer in a 5.1 setup

with 5x Kali Audio LP-8s. Having been designed for this demanding task, the WS-12 is eas-

ily capable of serving as the subwoofer in most stereo monitoring applications.

This high level of output also makes the subwoofer suitable for use alongside small porta-

ble PA systems. A single subwoofer may be used alongside PA speakers with similar Max

SPL specs in small settings. In larger settings, two subwoofers may be used side by side.

The WS-12 plays down to 23Hz at -10dB. This is low enough to reveal details in very low

frequencies in ﬁlm soundtracks, as well as bass-heavy music like EDM and Hip-Hop. This

bandwidth also makes the WS-12 an excellent choice for live playback of these genres.

The WS-12 is equipped with a limiter circuit that will protect the subwoofer from unsafe

voltage levels. This will be plainly audible as distortion, indicating that the speaker is re-

ceiving too much input signal. If this is the case, it is recommended to reduce the volume

of the playback material.

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Form Factor and Build Quality

The WS-12 is designed to ﬁt under desks for use in small studios. By adding handles and

using high quality materials for the cabinet, Kali Audio has made the WS-12 roadworthy

and ready for live duty. The subwoofer will ﬁt easily into most small cars.

Low Noise Port Tube

Similar to the LP-Series Studio Monitors, the port tube on the WS-12 was designed to

deliver all the beneﬁts of a front-ﬁring port tube, without any drawbacks associated with

noise.

On most port tubes, air leaves at different speeds from different points of the opening,

creating noisy turbulence. This turbulence can be heard as “chufﬁng,” or an audible air

sound coming from the subwoofer. This sound will add to the noise ﬂoor and obscure the

details of the low end.

The port tube on the WS-12 was designed to ensure that all of the air leaves the port tube

at the same velocity. This helps add to the low end response of the subwoofer, while keep-

ing the bass clean, tight, and devoid of extra noise.

Robust Conﬁguration Options

Because the WS-12 is designed to serve in such a wide variety of applications, it is

equipped with features to allow you to get the most out of it, whatever your use case. The

back panel features switches to control the crossover frequency, the level of the subwoof-

er, the polarity, and various inputs.

Users can bypass the sub using a third-party on/off footswitch with a 1/4” connector. Such

footswitches are readily available from any musical equipment retailer.

About Your Subwoofer

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Full Specifcations

Powered: Yes

Ampliﬁer Class: D

Continuous Power: 500W

Peak Power: 1000W

Driver Size: 12 Inches

Frequency Response: (-10dB) 23Hz - 160 Hz

Frequency Range: (+/-3 dB) 30Hz - 160Hz

Crossover: User-Selectable; see pages 11-12

Max SPL: 123dB

Unbalanced Inputs: Stereo RCA

Balanced Inputs: Stereo TRS/XLR Combi Jack

TRS/XLR Input Sensitivity: (+4 dBu) 106dB SPL @1m for +4dBu (1.23VRMS) input

RCA Input Sensitivity:`(-10 dBV) 106dB SPL @1m for -10dBV (0.316VRMS) input

Balanced Outputs: Stereo XLR

Other Inputs/Outputs: 1/4-Inch Footswitch Input

Enclosure: 18mm Plywood

Height: 19 Inches (48.3cm)

Depth: 17 Inches (43.2cm)

Width: 16 Inches (40.7cm)

Weight: 63 lbs (29 kg)

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Inputs and Controls

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Volume Control

The volume control allows users to adjust the output of the speaker from -∞ to

+6 dB. There is a center detente at the +0 dB setting. When using the crossovers

for the LP-6 or the LP-8/IN-8, leave the volume at the center detente on all Kali

speakers. We have calibrated the levels, which will help you get closer to a precise

match in your environment.

For all other speakers, it will be necessary to match the level of the subwoofer to

the other speakers manually.

RCA Inputs (-10 dBV Sensitivity)

The RCA input is for use with consumer devices like record players, laptops, smart

phones, and media players. Commonly, the playback device will either have an

RCA or a 3.5mm (Aux) output. Cables from either of these outputs to RCA are easy

to ﬁnd.

By default, the RCA input on the speaker is OFF. This is to prevent interference

when that input is not being used. When connecting to the RCA input, enable it

by moving switch #8 on the dip switches UP to the ON position. If the RCA input is

no longer being used, be sure to move switch #8 back DOWN to the OFF position.

Inputs and Controls

Dip Switch Quick Reference Guide

The quick reference guide on the back of the speaker can help you set the dip

switches to the appropriate positions for your application without needing to con-

sult this manual.

XLR Outputs

Use the XLR Outputs to pass signal through the subwoofer and to a stereo pair

of speakers. The signal from the subwoofer will be high-passed according to the

crossover set with dip switches 1-4. If using more than 2 full-range speakers, it is

recommended to use an external processor and crossover.

XLR/TRS Combi Jack Inputs (+4 dBu Sensitivity)

The XLR/TRS input is for use with professional audio devices like mixers, interfaces,

and controllers. Depending on your device, it will either use XLR or ¼” TRS out-

puts, either of which can be used with this input.

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Inputs and Controls

Dip Switches

The dip switches control crossover, location-based gain, polarity, standby mode,

and power to the RCA input. A full explanation of the operation of the dip switch-

es can be found on page 11.

Footswitch Input

The footswitch input allows for a footswitch to be connected to the subwoofer to

toggle between normal operation and bypassed operation. When the subwoof-

er is bypassed, the subwoofer will no longer play, and the high-pass ﬁlter on the

outputs will be disabled. This is useful for monitoring with or without a subwoofer

depending on your current use case, or even just to check mixes back and forth.

Power Input

Connect the provided power cord to this input. Before powering the unit on, be

sure that the 110V-230V switch (10) is set to the appropriate setting for your loca-

tion. Most areas in North America use 110V power, and most areas in Europe use

220V power. If you are unsure of the voltage in your location, search “Local Voltage

(Name of your country.)”

On/Off Switch

Power the speaker on and off. Be sure to power the speaker off when connecting

or disconnecting the power cable, during lightning storms, or during extended

periods of disuse. Before powering the unit on, be sure that the 110V-230V switch

(10) is set to the appropriate setting for your location. Most areas in North America

use 110V power, and most areas in Europe use 220V power. If you are unsure of the

voltage in your location, search “Local Voltage (Name of your country.)”

110V-230V Power Switch

The WS-12 requires you to select the appropriate input voltage for your location.

Before powering the unit on, be sure that the 110V-230V switch (10) is set to the

appropriate setting for your location. Most areas in North America use 110V power,

and most areas in Europe use 220V power. If you are unsure of the voltage in your

location, search “Local Voltage (Name of your country.)”

Front LED

Solid Blue: The WS-12 is on and operating normally.

Flashing Blue: The WS-12 is on, but bypassed via the footswitch.

Solid Orange: The WS-12 is in Standby Mode. See page 14.

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