Funktion-one F81 User Manual (English)

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Funktion-one F81 Specifications

General

Brand	Funktion-one
Model	F81
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

5 Safety first

5.1 Mechanical safety

Covers safe mounting and handling procedures for the F81 system to prevent injury.

5.2 Electrical and fire safety

Provides precautions regarding electrical connections and fire hazards associated with the system.

5.3 Hearing safety

6 Coverage

6.2 Placement

6.3 Wall mounting and yoke accessories

Yoke kit

7 Connectors and pin-outs

7.1 Phoenix connector option

7.2 Speakon connector option

7.3 Loudspeaker polarity

8 Loudspeaker cables

9 Amplifier considerations

9.1 Recommended Funktion One power amplifiers

9.2 Suitable power ranges

9.3 Simple system patches with external control

9.4 XO series loudspeaker management patches

10 Combining with bass systems

10.1 Bass to mid-high alignment

Time alignment

Fine tuning and phase alignment

The null method

11 Limiters

Multiple limiters

11.1 XO series limiters with 32dB amplifiers

11.2 Limiter settings vs amplifier gain

11.3 Limiter settings vs amplifier sensitivity

Appendix A - Clipping

What is clipping and why is it a problem?

Details the nature of clipping, its distortion, and the potential for damaging the system.

Clipping and its effect on frequency content

Appendix B – Gain structure

What is gain structure all about and why is it important?

Defines gain structure and its role in signal path optimization for audio systems.

Signal level too low

Signal level too high

Avoiding digital mush

Signal level just right

Gain structure basics for live sound console users

1:

Initial setup step: bypass all inserts, gates, compressors, and plug-ins before setting gain structure.

Funktion-one F81 User Manual

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