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EAW AC6 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker
Product Information
The AC6 is a 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column loudspeaker. It features Adaptive PerformanceTM which manages coverage and directivity via ResolutionTM 2 software. The speaker is suitable for outdoor installation when input/output weather protection covers are used. It incorporates proven EAW acoustical design and DSP, including FocusingTM and DynOTM, to provide a pristine impulse response at all output levels. The AC6 also has integrated DanteTM redundant networking, including Analog redundancy capability, as well as on-board diagnostics and Adaptive Healing which continuously monitor and correct performance in real-time.
Technologies
- Concentric Summation Array (CSA) TM: This method seamlessly integrates MF and HF components within a single horn, allowing multiple subsystems to sum coherently without interruption to either HF or MF wavefronts.
- Beamwidth Matched Crossovers: Introduced over a decade ago, EAW Engineers use carefully-designed HF horns and crossovers to eliminate polar irregularities through the crossover point.
- FocusingTM: Utilizes advanced digital signal processing to perfect the impulse response of the loudspeaker in the time domain. This eliminates horn honk and splashiness, making theloudspeaker sound like a studio monitor instead of a PA speaker.
- DynOTM: Dynamic Optimization actively tracks input spectrum and power delivery, continually maximizing output and fidelity at any drive level.
Technical Specifications
- Performance:
- Max SPL (Peak 1m), unadapted: 143dB
- Operating Range (-10dB): 2
- Nominal Beamwidth: C O N F I G U R AT I O N
- LF Transducer, Loading: 6 x 6 in cone, 1.7 in voice coil vented (w/ CSA)
- HF Transducer, Loading: 30 x 19mm dome tweeter, horn-loaded
- Operating Mode: Amplifier Channels
- Signal Processing: DSP with EAW FocusingTM and Adaptive PerformanceTM
- ELECTRICAL:
- Input Type: Electronically Balanced
- Max Input Level: 25dBu
- Impedance: 20kOhm (balanced)
- Wiring: 2x XLRF, Pin 1 chassis, pin 2+, pin 3
- Dry Contact Interface Voltage: 5V nominal, 12V maximum
- Power Draw: 600W
- Input & Loop Type: Separate loop through & 6x pass through pins
- Amplifier Type: 600W
- Amplifier Max Output LF / HF (Peak): 600W
- Driver Protection: Input overide, preset recall, fault status
- AC Mains (nominal): Full, 1/3rd, 1/8th, Idle
Product Usage Instructions
To use the AC6 column loudspeaker, follow these steps:
- Ensure the speaker is installed in a suitable outdoor location and that input/output weather protection covers are used.
- Connect the AC6 to a compatible audio source using the provided input connections. Make sure the wiring is correct.
- Power on the AC6 by connecting it to a power source with the appropriate AC mains voltage.
- Adjust the input level using the Max Input Level control to achieve the desired volume.
- If necessary, use the DSP controls and settings on the AC6 to further optimize the sound, such as using FocusingTM to improve the impulse response or DynOTM to maximize output and fidelity.
- Monitor the performance of the AC6 using the onboard diagnostics and Adaptive Healing features. If any issues or faults are detected, refer to the user manual for troubleshooting steps.
Note: For more advanced usage and configuration options, refer to the ResolutionTM 2 software user manual.
2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column
- Adaptive Performance™ manages coverage and directivity via Resolution™ 2 software
- Suitable for outdoor installation when input/output weather protection are used Proven EAW acoustical design an DSP including Focusing™ and Dy provides a pristine impulse respo all output levels.
- Integrated Dante™ redundant networking including Analog redundancy capability.
- On-board diagnostics and Adaptive Healing continuously monitor and correct performance in real time
OVERVIEW
AC6 brings the highly sought-after ADAPTive tool kit to a column loudspeaker. In the same fashion as Anya and Anna speaker enclosures, AC6 offers all of the benefits of ADAPTive performance in a pillar enclosure. AC6’s 120° horizontal dispersion further extends the capabilities of ADAPTive Systems offering a dramatically smaller product in the ADAPTive family. An infinite amount columns of AC can be flown asmains in a wide variety of applications or integrate AC with the larger Anya and Anna modules within the same venue for endless coverage possibilities.
TECHNOLOGIES
- ADAPTive Performance™ Adaptive Performance integrates nearly every aspect of a loudspeaker – mechanical, electrical and acoustical design – to one end: ideal three-dimensional coverage of every venue, every time.
- Concentric Summation Array (CSA) ™ A method of seamlessly integrating MF and HF components within a single horn. With CSA, multiple subsystems sum coherently, without interruption to either HF or MF wavefronts.
- Beamwidth Matched Crossovers Introduced over a decade ago for our MK series loudspeakers, EAW Engineers use carefully-designed HF horns and crossovers to eliminate polar irregularities through the crossover point.
- Focusing™ Use of advanced digital signal processing to perfect the impulse response of a loudspeaker in the time domain. Eliminating horn “honk” and splashiness, this makes the loudspeaker sound like a studio monitor instead of a “PA” speaker.
- DynO™ Dynamic Optimization actively tracks input spectrum and power delivery, continually wicked maximizing output and fidelity at any drive level.
| PHYSICAL | |
| Color | Black or White |
| Material | Aluminum Housing with
Stainless Steel Grille |
| Dimensions (H ×W×D)* | 38.7 x 9.4 x 10.4in
(983 x 239 x 264mm) |
| Net Weight* | 70lbs (32kg) |
| Shipping Weight* | 85lbs (36kg) |
| ORDERING DATA | |
| Part Numbers: | Black |
| AC6 | 2070185-90 |
| Accessories | |
| EAW AC6 WALL BRACKET BLACK | 2071359-90 |
| EAW AC6 WALL BRACKET WHITE | 2071372-90 |
| EAW AC6 FLUSH MOUNT BRACKET | 2071383-90 |
| EAW AC6 FLUSH MOUNT BRACKET | 2071637-90 |
| EAW AC6 CONNECTING PLATES | 2072137-90 |
| EAW AC6 SUBWOOFER STACK | 2072137-90 |
| EAW AC6 STINGER KIT | 2072166-90 |
| EAW AC6 MOHAWK KIT | 2072165-90 |
| EAW AC6 POLE CUP KIT | 2072034-90 |
| EAW AC6 2X HANDLE KIT | 2072046-90 |
- Calculated max SPL at 1m with 4: 1 (12dB) crest factor pink noise. Specified as whole space (free field) for full range loudspeakers, half space for subwoofers.
- Operating Range: Range where the processed Frequency Response stays within -10 dB SPL of the power averaged SPL within this range; measured on the geometric axis. Narrowband dips are excepted.
- Nominal Beamwidth: Design angle for the -6 dB SPL points, referenced to 0 dB SPL as the highest level.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2-WAY FULL-RANGE ADAPTIVE COLUMN
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Max SPL (Peak 1m), unadapted1 | 143dB |
| Operating Range2 (-10db) | 65Hz – 20kHz |
| Nominal Beamwidth3 | 120 ° Horizontal x Adaptive Vertical |
| CONFIGURATION | |
| LF Transducer, Loading | 6 x 6 in cone, 1.7 in voice coil vented (w/ CSA) |
| HF Transducer, Loading | 30 x 19mm dome tweeter, horn loaded |
| Operating Mode |
6 x LF, 30 x HF |
| Amplifier Channels | |
| Signal Processing | DSP with EAW Focusing™ and Adaptive Performance™ |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Input Type | Electronically Balanced |
| Max Input Level | 25dBu |
| Impedance | 20kOhm (balanced) |
| Wiring | 2x XLRF, Pin 1 chassis, pin 2+, pin 3-
2x Separate Loop through XLRM (for analog signal only) |
| Dry Contact Interface | Input overide, preset recall, fault status Separate loop through & 6x pass through pins |
| Voltage | 5V nominal, 12V maximum |
| Power Draw | 600W |
| Input & Loop Type | Analog/AES/Dante® |
| Amplifier Type | Class D |
| Amplifier | 6 x 150W LF
30 x 75W HF |
| Max Output LF / HF (Peak) | |
| Driver Protection | Integral DSP Limiting |
|
AC Mains (nominal) |
Connector Neutrik PowerCON® True1 Top
Input 100V to 240V Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | |
| Full | 600W |
| 1/3rd | |
| 1/8th | |
| Idle |
SIGNAL DIAGRAM
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LEGEND
- HPF: High Pass Filter for crossover -or- Recommended High Pass Filter.
- LPF: Low Pass Filter for crossover.
- LF/MF/HF: Low Frequency / Mid Frequency / High Frequency.
- AMP: User Supplied Power Amplifier -or- Integral Amplifier for NT products.
- XVR: Passive LPFs, HPFs, and EQ integral to the loudspeaker.
- EAW Focusing: Digital Signal Processor capable of implementing EAW Focusing
PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
- Average angle for each 1/3 octave frequency band where, starting from the rear of the loudspeaker, the output first reaches -6 dB SPL referenced to 0 dB SPL as the highest level. This method means the output may drop below -6 dB SPL within the beamwidth angle.
- Variation in acoustic output level with frequency for a constant input signal. Processed: normalized to 0 dB SPL. Unprocessed inputs: 2 V (4 ohm nominal impedance), 2.83 V (8 ohm nominal impedance), or 4 V (16 ohm nominal impedance) referenced to a distance of 1 m.
CONTACT
- One Main Street
- Whitinsville, MA 01588
- Tel 800 992 5013 / +1 508 234 6158
- www.eaw.com.
- Tel 800 992 5013 / +1 508 234 6158
- www.eaw.com.
Documents / Resources
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EAW AC6 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker [pdf] Owner's Manual AC6, AC6 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker, 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker, Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker, ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker, Column Loudspeaker, Loudspeaker |