SUPER TWEETER

ST400 BLK
Super tweeter for outstanding detail and clarity in high-
frequencies without harshness. The ST400 BLK may be used
individually in lower power systems or arrayed for increased
coverage and SPL in higher power systems.
The base and diffuser are constructed of aluminum
contributes to better heat dissipation of the coil moves, with
finish machining of diamond (diamond tool) and varnished.
The bullet-shape horn design offers a longer throw 40° x
40° dispersion.
The phenolic annular diaphragm is long-lasting, cost-
effective and more natural-sounding than metallic diaphragms.
The use of high-temperature materials and adhesives
improves power handling and produces exceptionally high
acoustic output.
Together with magnetic ring of aluminum ensuring a high-
definition and efficiency across its fixed playback.
Connectors with quick couplings
A precisely engineered diaphragm structure and alignment
mechanism for easy, reliable, cost effective repair in case of
diaphragm failure.

SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 W
Minimum impedance @ 9,400 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8 W

RMS POWER USING CROSSOVER ACTIVE*3 PASSIVE*4

AES (HPF 1,5KHz - 12dB/oit)*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . - - W
AES (HPF 2,0KHz - 12dB/oit)*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . - - W

MUSIC PROGRAM POWER USING CROSSOVER

(HPF 5,000 Hz - 12dB/oit)*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . 200 W
(HPF 8,000 Hz - 12dB/oit)*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . 300 W

Sensitivity (2.83V@1m) averaged from 6 to 15 kHz . . . . . . 111 dB SPL

40°
Frequency response @ -10 dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 to 20,000 Hz
Sound dispersion (H x V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 x 40 degrees
Diaphragm material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phenolic
Voice coil diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 (1.6) mm (in)
Re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 W
Flux density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 T
*1
40°
Power handling specifications refer to normal speech and/or music program material,
reproduced by an amplifier producing no more than 5% distortion. Power is calculated as
true RMS voltage squared divided by the nominal impedance of the loudspeaker. This
voltage is measured at the input of the recommended passive crossover when placed
between the power amplifier and loudspeaker.
Musical Program= 2 x W RMS
*2
AES: Recommended pratice AES2-1984(r2003): Test with duration of 2h with pink noise
(6dB of crest factor) filtred since the specified frequency to one decade above.
*3
Active: The signal pass thought a filter (DSP`s, active crossovers) before been
amplified. The refered power is measured at transducer terminals .
*4
Passive: The signal pass thought a passive filter (ex. electric circuits with capacitor
or/and inductors) after been amplified. The refered power is measured at the filter
terminals .
WARNING: Must be connected with an appropriate crossover.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Magnet material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barium ferrite
Magnet weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 (16,5) g (oz)
Magnet diameter x depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 x 14 (4.02 x 0.55) mm (in) 120 87
Magnetic assembly weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 (2.64) g (lb)
Housing material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminio
Housing finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machined, painted
Voice coil material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCAW
Voice coil former material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polyimide (Kapton®)
Voice coil winding length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 (7.2) m (ft)
Voice coil winding depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 (0.08) mm (in)
Ø 103
140

Wire temperature coefficient of resistance (a25) . . . . . 0.00356 1/°C

91

3
Volume displaced by tweeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 (0.022) l (ft )
Net weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,690 (3.13) g (lb)
Gross weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,740 (3.72) g (lb)
Carton dimensions (W x D x H) . . . 12.0 x 14.0 x 10.0 (4.7 x 5.5 x 3.9) cm (in)

MOUNTING INFORMATION
Number of bolt-holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 86 66 21
Bolt-hole dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 x 5.5 (0.16 x 0.21) mm (in)
Distance between bolt-holes (H x V) . . . . . . 86 x 91 (3.38 x 3.59) mm (in)
Baffle cutout diameter (front mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 (4.17) mm (in)
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Push terminals
Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positive voltage applied to the positive terminal
(red) gives diaphragm motion toward the horn throat

Dimensions in mm.
 SUPER TWEETER
ST400 BLK
RESPONSE CURVE MEASURED IN ANECHOIC CHAMBER, 1 W / 1 m HARMONIC DISTORTION CURVES, 2.5 W / 1 m.

120
120
115

110
110
105

100

100 95

dB
90
dB

85
90
80

75
80 70

65

70 60
2k 3k 5k 7k 10k 20k 2k 3k 5k 7k 10k 20k
Hz Hz
Response Curve. Response Curve.
Distortion Curve, 2nd harmonic.
Distortion Curve, 3rd harmonic.

IMPEDANCE AND PHASE CURVES MEASURED IN FREE-AIR. POLAR RESPONSE CURVES

30 20
2.5 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz
0 0 0
30° 330° 30° 330° 30° 330°
25 -6 -6 -6
60° -10 300° 60° -10 300° 60° -10 300°

20 15 -20 -20 -20

90° dB 270° 90° dB 270° 90° dB 270°
Ohms

graus

15 120° 240° 120° 240° 120° 240°

150° 210° 150° 210° 150° 210°

180° 180° 180°
10 10
Polar Response Curve.

0 5
2k 3k 5k 7k 10k 20k
Hz
Impedance Curve.
Phase Curve.

HARMONIC DISTORTION CURVES, 1 W / 1 m. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT AMPLIFIER

The power amplifier must be able to supply twice the RMS driver power. This
120 3 dB headroom is necessary to handle the peaks that are common to
musical programs. When the amplifier clips those peaks, high distortion
arises and this may damage the transducer due to excessive heat. The use
of compressors is a good practice to reduce music dynamics to safe levels.
100
FINDING VOICE COIL TEMPERATURE
It is very important to avoid maximum voice coil temperature. Since moving
coil resistance (RE) varies with temperature according to a well known law,
dB

80 we can calculate the temperature inside the voice coil by measuring the
voice coil DC resistance:
æR öæ 1 ö
TB = TA + çç B - 1÷÷ çç TA - 25 + ÷÷
è RA øè a 25 ø
60
TA , TB= voice coil temperatures in °C.
RA , RB= voice coil resistances at temperatures TA and TB, respectively.
a25= voice coil wire temperature coefficient at 25 °C.
40
2k 3k 5k 7k 10k 20k

Response Curve.
Distortion Curve, 2nd harmonic.
Distortion Curve, 3rd harmonic.

Kapton® : Du Pont trademark.

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without prior notice.

Code: NA Rev.: 01 - 07 / 10