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L-Acoustics KIVA-SB15 User Manual

L-Acoustics KIVA-SB15
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KIVA SYSTEM KIVA SB15m
USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.3
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L-Acoustics KIVA-SB15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSubwoofer
Nominal impedance8 Ω
Impedance8 Ω
Connectors2 x NL4
Drivers1 x 15"
EnclosurePlywood
Driver15" LF speaker

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SYMBOLS

KIVA-SB15m SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1.1 Loudspeaker enclosures

Details the KIVA and SB15m enclosures.

1.2 Powering and driving system

Describes amplified controllers (LA4, LA4X, LA8).

1.3 Loudspeaker cables

Lists available loudspeaker cable types and their specifications.

1.4 Rigging elements

Mentions rigging elements are not covered, refers to rigging manual.

1.5 Software application

Lists SOUNDVISION and LA NETWORK MANAGER software.

2 LOUDSPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS

2.1 Line source

Describes standalone KIVA line source configuration without subwoofers.

2.2 Line source with low-frequency element

Explains KIVA with SB15m subwoofers for extended bandwidth.

2.3 Line source element

Details configurations with one or two KIVA enclosures without subwoofers.

2.4 Line source element with low-frequency element

Describes configurations of KIVA with SB15m for extended low-frequency response.

3 LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTION

3.1 Connectors

Explains SpeakON connectors on KIVA and SB15m enclosures.

3.2 Connection to LA4/LA4X

Details how to connect KIVA and SB15m to LA4/LA4X amplifiers.

3.3 Connection to LA8

Explains how to connect KIVA and SB15m to LA8 amplifiers.

APPENDIX A PRESET DESCRIPTION

[KIVA] preset

Describes the [KIVA] preset for medium to long throw applications.

[KIVA_FI] preset

Describes the [KIVA_FI] preset for short throw applications.

[KIVA_SB15] preset

Describes the [KIVA_SB15] preset combining KIVA and SB15_100.

[SB15_100] and [SB18_60] presets

Explains presets for SB15m and SB18 subwoofers.

[SB15_100_C] and [SB18_60_C] presets

Details presets for SB15m/SB18 in cardioid configuration.

APPENDIX B RECOMMENDATION FOR SPEAKER CABLES

Cable quality and resistance

Provides recommendations for speaker cable quality and maximum length.

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS

KIVA specifications

Lists technical specifications for the KIVA enclosure.

SB15m subwoofer specifications

Lists technical specifications for the SB15m subwoofer.

SB18 subwoofer specifications

Lists technical specifications for the SB18 subwoofer.

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