HK Audio CONTOUR ARRAY User Manual

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Fig. 2: CTA 208 housing dimensions in mm
1.2 The CTA 208 Enclosures‘ Technical Data
Nominal power handling/program/peak:................... 500 W RMS /1000 W/ 1500 W
Frequency response -10 dB 3): ................................... 80 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency response +/-3 dB 3): .................................. 95 Hz - 19 kHz
Directivity: ................................................................. 100° horizontal
Sensitivity 1W@1m 1): ............................................... 105 dB
Max. SPL calculated 1): .............................................. 138 dB 2)
Max. SPL peak 1): ....................................................... 136 dB 3)
Max. SPL 1): ............................................................... 134 dB @ 10% THD (200 Hz- 5 kHz) 3)
Nominal impedance: ................................................. 8 ohms
Woofer/midrange speaker: ........................................ 2x 8"
High-frequency driver: ............................................... 4x 1", 2" voice coil
Crossover frequency: .................................................. 2 kHz, 12 dB/ octave
Connectors: ............................................................... 2x Speakon
®
NL 4
Housing (birch): ........................................................ 15/18 mm (1/2"), 9/13-ply
Angles up: .................................................................. 2x 4.5°
Finish: ....................................................................... Black 2-component PU lacquer
Grille: ........................................................................ Metal grille with black acoustic foam
Handles: .................................................................... Two slot grips routed into the side panels
Rigging hardware: ...................................................... DualCurve™, integrated with quick-release pins
Pole mount: ............................................................... HK AUDIO DuoTilt™
Weight: ...................................................................... 29 kg/ 63.8 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): ........................................... 51 x 52.5 x 34.6 cm; 20" x 20 2/3" x 13 2/3"
Accessories: ............................................................... Touring flight case (2 CTA 208), rigging frame
1) Measured under half-space conditions 2) Based on peak power handling 3) Measured with 2 CTA 208s
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HK Audio CONTOUR ARRAY Specifications

General

Nominal impedance	8 Ohms
Model	CONTOUR ARRAY
Low/Mid Speaker	2x 8"
Connections	2 x NL4
Rigging points	Integrated rigging system
Dimensions (WxHxD)	40 cm

Summary

NOTES ON SAFETY FOR THE HK AUDIO CONTOUR ARRAY™

MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF RIGGING HARDWARE

Regular inspections, maintenance, and authorized repairs are required for load-bearing equipment.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FLOWN ENCLOSURES

Fly no more than five (5) CTA 208 units in stacked array from a rigging frame.

PICK-POINTS FOR FLYING ENCLOSURES

Use rigging frame shackles for attaching motors/hoists. Clear the area below before lifting/lowering.

STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS OF RIGGING HARDWARE

INITIATION AND OPERATION

THE CTA 208 ENCLOSURES' TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATA, CTA 118 SUB

RIGGING CONTOUR ARRAY™ ENCLOSURES

COMPONENTS AND APPLICATIONS OF RIGGING HARDWARE

Details components of rigging hardware: frame, shackles, quick-release pins, and their applications.

MOUNTING THE RIGGING FRAME

Step-by-step guide for mounting the rigging frame, involving two people and securing pins.

SETTING THE DUALCURVETM ANGLE

Instructions for setting the array curvature angle (0°, 3°, 6°, 9°) using the rear connector component.

RIGGING ADDITIONAL CTA 208 MID/HIGH ENCLOSURES

Procedure for rigging multiple CTA 208 units, involving attaching front/rear connectors and pins.

GROUND STACKING

Mount mid/high units individually

Procedure for stacking mid/high units on subwoofers using the stack plate for angle adjustment.

MAINS and GENERATOR POWER SUPPLY

Power connection limits

Power connection limits: max two CTA 118 Subs per 16A phase; generator use precautions.

THE CONTOUR ARRAY™ DDO-PRO™ CONTROLLER

AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTING

LEVEL

Adjusting input levels from -96 dB to +6 dB. Avoid Digital Clip by reducing console input level.

CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS

SUB DELAY

DELAY

SUB LEVEL

SERVICE

REPLACING 1", 8", AND 18" SPEAKERS

REPLACING DRIVERS' VOICE COILS

CHECKING SPEAKERS' PHASE