MUSICSON FALCON-212DA User manual

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1.- Safety Instructions ………….......................................................................... Page 4

USER´S GUIDE

FALCON-212DA

COMPACT 3 ACTIVE WAY SELFPOWERED

LINE-ARRAY

ETHERNET ON-LINE REMOTE CONTROL

AND SIGNALS MONITORING

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FALCON-212A

DSP STAR NETWORK CONTROLLED SELFPOWERED 3-WAY SYSTEM

1.- Safety instructions for admittance in the product's

User's Manual

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself. As

opening or removing covers may expose you to

• Read the information for use (user manual). dangerous voltage or other hazards, the amplifier may only

be opened by qualified personnel. Please refer

• Please keep the user manual in a safe place during the

lifetime of the product. The user manual to your dealer/distributor.

forms an integral part of the product. Reselling of the

product is only possible if the user manual is

Servicing and Replacement Parts

available. Any changes made to the product have to be

documented in writing and passed on to

the buyer in the event of resale. All service and repair work must be carried out by an

authorised dealer/distributor. When replacement

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions. parts are required, please ensure that the dealer/distributor

only uses replacement parts specified by the

• Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp

rooms or near a swimming pool). manufacturer. The use of unauthorised replacement parts

may result in injury and/or damage through fire or electric

shock or other electricity-related hazards.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not cover the heat sink. Install in accordance with the

user manual.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus Safety Check

that produce heat.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the dealer/distributor to perform safety

• Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched or

damaged in any other way. Pay

checks to determine that the amplifier is in proper operating

condition.

particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit

from the Amplifier Unit.

• The product may only be used in accordance with the

information provided in the user manual. Read the information for use

Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure

that all recommendations, especially the safety

recommendations in the user manual, are adhered to. The

Amplifier Unit is designed for

When shipping the product, always use the original shipping

carton and packing materials. For maximum

protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the

factory.

the amplification of pulsed audio signals and the Amplifier

Unit should only be connected to

speakers with an average impedance that is not lower than

the impedances specified in the User's Manual. Environments

• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The device may fall, Use this product only in E1, E2, E3 or E4 environments

according to EN55103-2

causing serious injury, and serious damage to the device

itself. “Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for

audio, video and audio-visual and

• The Amplifier Unit can only be disconnected from the

power supply by removing the plug, which entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use

– Part 2: Immunity”

must be freely accessible at all times. Unplug this Amplifier

Unit during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time. Ventilation and heat sink

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

The heat sink is provided to ensure reliable operation of the

Amplifier Unit and to protect it from

Damages that require service

overheating. The heat sink must not be blocked or covered.

This product should not be installed unless

Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the mains supply and refer to

your dealer/distributor or other authorised repair workshop.

Servicing is required when

proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

1. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged,

2. Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

amplifier, Water And Moisture

3. The amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture, Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp

rooms or near a swimming pool).

4. The amplifier has been dropped or suffered damage in

any other way,

5. The amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal

function or performance. Cleaning

Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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Power-cord Protection NOTE: For reasons of safety and performance, use only

high-quality fully insulated speaker cables of

stranded copper wire. Use the largest wire size that is

economically and physically practical, and make

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items sure the cables are no longer than necessary.

placed upon them or against them, paying particular

attention to cords and plugs, and the point where

Precautions when connecting to MAINS IN and

MAINS LINK

they exit from the Amplifier Unit.

When mounting or connecting the product always

disconnect it from mains. Only connect the product to

Lightning an appropriate AC circuit and outlet, according to the

requirements indicated on the rating plate.

For added protection of the product during lightning storms,

or when it is left unattended and unused for If a power cut occurs while the amplifier is switched on, it

will restart automatically once the power supply

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will

prevent damage to the product due to has been restored. All settings prior to the loss of power will

be maintained.

lightning and power-line surges. Disconnection from the

mains power supply can only be achieved by

IMPORTANT: Always connect the Product to mains through

the MAINS IN connector on the Amplifier Unit.

removing the plug from the mains socket and by external

disconnection of all poles from the mains.

IMPORTANT: Always use ready-made mains cables with

original POWERCON connectors when connecting the

product to mains.

Interference of external objects and/or liquids with the

appliance

IMPORTANT: When disconnecting the Product from the

mains, always disconnect at the mains end first,

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage before disconnecting the PowerCon connector at the

Product end.

points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

amplifier. IMPORTANT: Only connect additional Products to the

MAINS LINK connector keeping within the specified power

rating. Always use ready-made mains link cables with

original POWERCON connectors.

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall, DO NOT REMOVE MAINS CONNECTOR GROUND,

IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS.

causing serious injury, and serious damage to the product.

Any mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

2.- Declaration on conformity - international EMC

Directives

Connecting

For admittance in the product's User's Manual

When you connect the Amplifier Unit to other equipment,

turn off the power and unplug all of the The purpose of this section is to state the important

declarations on conformity in accordance with

equipment from the supply source. Failure to do so may

cause an electric shock and serious personal international EMC and EMI directives, which must be

entered into the User's Manual for the final selfpowered

loudspeaker.

injury. Read the user's manual of the other equipment

carefully and follow the instructions when making the connections.

Sound Volume EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to

EC Directives

Reduce the volume to minimum before you turn on the

amplifier to prevent sudden high levels of noise

electro-magnetic compatibility (Council Directive

89/336/EEC, as amended by Directives 92/31/EEC and

93/68/EEC);

which may cause hearing or speaker damage.

SPEAKON connectors

low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive

73/23/EEC )

WARNING: SPEAKON connectors marked with the lightning

flashes indicate high voltages that are

This product conforms to the following standards:

potentially life threatening.

Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an

instructed person and the use of ready-made leads or

cords.

EN55103-1 Emission

EN55103-2 Immunity

Custom wiring should only be carried out by qualified

personnel. The operating conditions and application environments

presupposed in the information for use (user manual) are to

be kept accordingly.

To prevent electric shock, do not operate the product with

any of the conductor portion of the speaker

wire exposed.

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3.- INTRODUCTION TO OWNERS MANUAL

This Owner´s Manual has been divided in 3 Sections to facilitate user right an easier comprehension about his product in order to obtain

maximum performance:

1.- Product Manual; in which user can find all points related with final assembled product Operation.

2.- DSP Command Centre Software Installation and first steps

3.- Rigging system

4.- GENERAL OVERVIEW

Responding to the market demands: more powerful, reliable and

flexible reinforcement sound systems, MUSICSON presents

FALCON-212DA line-source; now with DSP Input module with the

most advanced technology powered with a unique 3rd generation

Class D power module

DSP module Software, Windows and MAC based, allows

professional FOH engineer to configure cabinets in a Daisy-chain

NETWORK to have full control for audio distribution over all

audience and a Real-Time on line Level and Limiters working

status monitoring.

With the addition of rear plate display, user can work with or without User Software to control

FALCON-212DA.

-Working without User Software, up to 10 Factory Presets splay angle dependant will be selectable to optimize each cabinet performance

acting over the encoder placed in rear panel together System Information Display. Input Gain can be also adjustable according to FALCON-

212DA Prediction Software.

-More advantages are present using FALCON-212DA User Software platform to configure and control each star networked cabinet.

Engineer can select between 10 Factory Presets, General Gain, use up to 10 Equalization Filters to adjust each individual cabinet in

Network, Input/Outputs Mute as well as a General Input delay up to 800ms. There are also available some Dynamics parameters: an Input

Limiter, and a fully configurable compressor including bar led status monitoring and compressor activity, including power module

Temperature and each output channel Load Impedance Monitoring with Musicson Dsp Control Software.

There is a locked not user configurable FACTORY SOFTWARE already implemented with speaker dependent processing such as X-Over

filtering, individual way Equalization to optimize Frequency and Phase responses, time alignment and Dynamics.

However, with Musicson Dsp Control Software, Engineer is allowed via network connection to remote control and on line monitoring signals

and levels in of each cabinet including Advanced Grouping functions.

MUSICSON FALCON-212DA cabinet features a powerful 6000W peak 3rd generation Class D power module. The Switch Mode Power

Supply includes automatic voltage selection with an operation voltage range from 85V to 268V delivering consistent power world-wide, fully

self-protected and capable to power another FALCON-212 passive cabinet.

New optimized components speakers has been specially designed for FALCON-212A cabinet with a powerful Neodymium magnet

structures, deliver high SPL output with an optimized distortion levels for any kind of application. Mid and High ways are loaded with

optimized horns, wooden made, for a cleaner and more transparent sound reproduction.

-2 x 12” Low Freq. speakers are assembled with a Double-sided 3” voice coil to optimize cooling through metal pieces and mechanical

strength.

-2 x 6” Mid. Transducers uses a special treatment above and below cone increasing stiffness and reducing harmonic distortion due air

chamber pressure at very high power levels. Assembled also in a powerful Neodymium structure to achieve higher SPL levels and

cleaner voice reproduction.

-3 x 1.75” polymer diaphragm compression drivers assembled in a powerful Neodymium magnet structure coupled to a wooden made

waveguide delivering a slightly curved wavefront. Polymer diaphragm increases very high frequency response with less distortion

than metallic ones but increasing lifespan due to higher resistance to mechanical fatigue. Waveguide has been constructed with

wood for a more natural and cleaner sound reproduction.

Using a proprietary, unique design and assembling methods, rigging system remain inside the box avoiding the view of any aesthetic

elements.

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5.- SPECIFICATIONS

LINE-ARRAY ELEMENT

Frequency response

52Hz – 18.5KHz ( ± 3 dB )

47Hz – 19.5KHz ( - 10 dB )

Horizontal Coverage

90 deg. Up to 16 KHz ( - 6 dB )

110 deg. Up to 16 KHz ( -10 dB )

Vertical Coverage

Individual : 10º ( -10dB / 16KHz )

System: Varies with array size and splay angles configuration

Components

LF : 2 x 12” Weather resistant loudspeakers, 3” ( 77mm ) double-sided voice coil

MF: 2 x 6” Weather resistant loudspeakers horn+phase plug loaded, 1.5” voice coil

HF: 3 x 1.75” polymer diaphragm compression drivers assembled on a low curvature wavefront horn

Power Handling

LF: 2 x 900W Prog. / 2 x 1800W Peak

MF: 2 x 350W Prog. / 2 x 700W Peak

HF: 3 x 130W Prog. / 3 x 260W Peak

Sensitivity (*)

Dimension

( H x W x D ) : 380 x 1154 x 520 mm

Weight

65.4Kg ( Selfpowered )

60.4Kg ( Passive )

Cabinet

15mm Marine Birch Plywood

Finish

Black Poly-Impact Bi-Component

Grill

2mm Black Epoxy perforated steel

Suspension System

Inside box integrated flying hardware

Angles Fitting

0º to 8º in 1 degree step

POWER MODULE

Amplification

4000W Continuous ( 2400W+800W+800W ) 4Ω Load / 6000W Peak 3rd generation Class D module

Output Voltage

LF: 160Vp / MF: 80Vp / HF: 80Vp loaded

S/N Ratio

Better than 120dB ( A-weighted, 20Hz – 20KHz, 8 OHM load )

Protection circuits

Input Limiter, Short-circuit, DC of Output, under&over voltage, Temperature

Operation Voltage

Universal Mains, Automatic selection 85 – 268VAC 50/60Hz

SIGNAL PROCESSING

DSP Processing

96KHz sample rate, Mixed-mode 64 bit DSP for more accurate operations

Latency

600 µs

Signal Connectors

XLR Female / XLR Male ( pass-through )

Nominal Input Level

+6dBu

Maximum Input Level

+23dBu

Network Connectors

Ethercon RJ/45, Cat-5 and USB

Network

10/100Mb Ethernet STAR configuration

Remote Control

Via Display and PC ( User Software included )

Network Control

Input Level, Mute, Input delay ( up to 800ms ), Input Limiter, Input/Output signals monitor, 10

Equalization Filters

Dinamic Range

120dB ( Input ) / 117dB ( Outputs )

FALCON-212A On axis Frequency Response ( 1W/1m ) Falcon-212 2-D Vertical Directivity Analysis ( -50º to 50º )

Active filters and time alignment process applied.

Mic placed 1m distance in enclosure acoustic center

Falcon-212 Horizontal Polar Curves

149dB

(*) 1M. Free field W-Noise

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Falcon-212 Vertical Polar Curves ( 2KHz-18KHz )

6.- FALCON-212A DIMENSIONS

7.- FALCON-212A CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Find in this chapter a quick guide about all connectors and controls used in Falcon-212A. Please, read this content carefully to ensure a

proper understanding of all components related with DSP and Power modules.

Follow instructions and read given advices and warnings comments carefully.

SIGNALS AND DSP PANEL AC MAINS PANEL

Initializing...

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7.1.- SIGNALS AND DSP BACK PANEL

1.- AUDIO IN.

Neutrik XLR-3 pin female connector for Input Signal to DSP module. Input signal module use

a electronic balanced signal to reject noises on cables. This are codes for 3 pin connector:

- pin 1 : GND

- pin 2 : Signal ( + )

- pin 3 : Signal ( - )

Warning!: Please, check that all your signal cables follows right codes to avoid

polarity changes. If any of this cables change polarity in any cabinet, an important

degradation in frequency response and coverage in all system will occur.

2.- AUDIO OUT.

Neutrik XLR-3 pin male connector for Output Signal to next Falcon-212A cabinet. Input signal

module use a electronic balanced signal to reject noises on cables. This are codes for 3 pin

connector:

- pin 1 : GND

- pin 2 : Signal ( + )

- pin 3 : Signal ( - )

3.- INPUT SIGNALS LEDS

5 leds for Input Signal Gain Monitoring. When switch on unit, all leds will light on until all initial test procedures are finished.

3 Green leds for Input signal for -40dB, -20dB and 0dB Input signals.

1 LIMIT Yellow led that lights when Input Limiter is starting to act. It´s allowed to light constantly without any loss of quality.

1 CLIP Red led that lights when Input signal arriving to DSP module is distorted.

Warning!: To ensure a good sound quality with very low distortion levels, CLIP red led never should be constantly ON.

4.- MENU

Pushbutton for DSP MENU Options. Please, refer to DSP Controls Section in this Manual.

5.- EXIT

Pushbutton for EXIT from DSP MENU Options. Please, refer to DSP Controls Section in this Manual.

7.- GAIN / EDIT

Total Encoder for EDITING and SELECTING DSP functions by pushing and rotating.

Gain adjust INPUT from -40dB ( Mute ) to +12dB.

Please, refer to DSP Controls Chapter in this Manual for further information.

8.- 3-PORT SWITCH LED “ON”

It will light when general ON-OFF Switch is selected in ON. That means that 3-Port Ethernet Switch is ON

9.- 3-PORT SWITCH “ACTIVITY” LEDS

Indicates Data activity in Network line. Leds should be blinking whenever Falcon-212A is connected to Network line.

10.-3-PORT SWITCH

Integrated 3-port Ethernet Switch for a Daisy-chain network configuration ( Input->Link )

1.- UNIT: Use a CAT5 cable to connect directly DSP Ethernet RJ45 connector to UNIT connector.

2.- IN/OUT (LINK): Use 2 CAT5 cables to connect previous/next selfpowered Falcon-212A for a

Daisy-Chain network configuration.

Please, check Falcon-212A Connections Diagram in this Manual for more detailed information.

11.- DSP USB CONNECTOR

DSP USB connector with same functionality as Ethernet connector. Network cannot be configured. Musicson recommends not to use this

connector.

Initializing...

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12.- DSP ETHERNET RJ45 CONNECTOR .

RJ45 Ethercon for DSP Star Network Control and Monitoring using Musicson Dsp Control Software.

Please, refer to Musicson Dsp Control Software ( MDCS ) User´s Manual available in Musicson webpage www.musicson.com

When a daisy-Chain configuration is used, please, connect directly to 3-Port Switch UNIT port.

13.- POWERED OUTPUT FOR A PASSIVE FALCON-212

8-pin Neutrik NL8MPR type connector to connect a passive FALCON-212 cabinet.

Warning!: Connect only one unit of passive Falcon-212 cabinet to a selfpowered one. If more

than one unit is connected, total impedance load will seriously damage power module.

7.2.- AC MAINS BACK PANEL

1.- AC LINE INPUT

20Amp Neutrik Powercon. It´s strongly recommended to connect each selfpowered cabinet to a single AC

connector.

L – LINE

N – NEUTRAL

^ – EARTH.

IMPORTANT!. Please, be sure to use a correctly GROUND connection. Otherwise, power module can be

seriously damaged

2.- POWER

Switch On and Off unit.

3.- AC LOOP OUTPUT

20Amp Neutrik Grey Powercon NAC3MPB Type. It´s strongly recommended to connect each selfpowered

cabinet to a single AC connector.

Warning!: If AC LOOP OUTPUT is needed to connect a second Falcon-212A unit in same AC plug, be

sure to have enough required AC power. Never connect more than 2 selfpowered units in same

connector.

8.- INTEGRATED 3-PORT ETHERNET SWITCH

Falcon-212A has an integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch in back plate to configure a Local Area

Network.

Integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch allows to configure a Daisy-Chain (In/Link) Network

configuration using CAT5 cables for a DSP Control and Monitoring.

Figure shows a 3 Falcon-212 A units in a Daisy-Chain configuration:

1.- UNIT . Use a CAT5 cable to connect UNIT port directly to DSP Ethernet RJ45 connector.

2.- IN/OUT (Link) . Use 2 CAT5 cables to connect one Falcon-212 unit to previous and next

ones.

Once placed all necessary CAT5 cables, please check that all “ACTIVITY” leds are blinking.

If there is any of them OFF means that there is NO DATA on Network line.

MEN U

EXIT

AUDIO IN

LIMIT

CLIP

0 dB

-20dB

-40dB EDIT

GAIN

PRE S E T

IN OUT

NETWORK LINK

OUT

UNIT

PORT ACTIVITY

UNIT

FALCON-212DA-1

HP L-THROW

MEN U

EXIT

AUDIO IN

LIMIT

CLIP

0 dB

-20dB

-40dB EDIT

GAIN

PRE S E T

IN OUT

NETWORK LINK

OUT

UNIT

PORT ACTIVITY

UNIT

FALCON-212DA-2

HP L-THROW

MEN U

EXIT

AUDIO IN

LIMIT

CLIP

0 dB

-20dB

-40dB EDIT

GAIN

PRE S E T

IN OUT

NETWORK LINK

OUT

UNIT

PORT ACTIVITY

UNIT

FALCON-212DA-3

HP L-THROW

FALCON-212DA-1

FALCON-212DA-2

FALCON-212DA-3

FROM PRECEDING

FALCON-212DA

TO NEXT

FALCON-212DA

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9.- DIAGRAM CONNECTION

Next figure shows how connections should be made for a 6 box system using 3 selfpowered FALCON-212A cabinets together with 3

passive FALCON-212 cabinets.

All DSP Factory Presets adjustments are valid for both systems; all selfpowered cabinets or one selfpowered together a passive unit.

In the figure:

1.- GREEN LINES: Corresponding to INPUT and LINK Signals.

2.- BLACK LINES: Corresponding to AC MAINS Lines.

3.- RED LINES: Corresponding to powered signals from FALCON-212A to passive FALCON-212.

Warning!: Only one unit of Falcon-212 passive cabinet should be connected to a selfpowered one. If more than one unit is

connected, total impedance load will seriously damage power module.

All passive FALCON-212 cabinets provide to end user the power cable and 8 pin Neutrik NL8FC connector to plug directly to

FALCON-212A. Do not use self-made link cables unless original one is damaged.

Please, be advised that 8-pin cord with Neutrik NL8FC to connect Falcon-212 passive to Falcon-212A is located inside cabinet next to

back panel as shown in next page figure.

Ethernet Line Network is not shown in this figure.

10.- FALCON-212DA SYSTEM OPERATION

FACTORY PRESETS SELECTION

As described in previous appendix, Falcon-212DA includes all necessary factory Prestes for any system configuration.

Factory Presets contain precise Input signal routing, X-Over, Eq. filters, delay and limiting output settings to optimize FALCON-212DA

system configuration.

Besides, user is allowed to create its own user presets, starting from already existing factory presets, and save them into 75 free of use

Input DSP presets memories to be saved and stored whenever FOH engineer needs them.

Factory Preset selection can be done manually acting over rear panel DSP controls or via Musicson Dsp Control and Monitoring software.

CONNECT TO AC LINE

FALCON-212A

FALCON-212

FALCON-212A

FALCON-212

FALCON-212A

FALCON-212

PASSIVE

TO AUDIO OUT

TO AUDIO IN

TO AUDIO OUT

TO AUDIO IN

CONNECT TO SIGNAL SOURCE

Initializing...

CONNECT TO AC LINE

FALCON-212A

FALCON-212

FALCON-212A

FALCON-212

FALCON-212A

FALCON-212

PASSIVE

TO AUDIO OUT

TO AUDIO IN

TO AUDIO OUT

TO AUDIO IN

CONNECT TO SIGNAL SOURCE

Initializing...

NETWORK

SWITCH

CONTROL LAPTOP

CONNECT TO ETHERNET

NETWORK LINE

CONNECT TO ETHERNET

NETWORK LINE

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