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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Revision history....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Preset design..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
FLAT presets....................................................................................................................................................................45
L2 / L2D................................................................................................................................................................ 46
K1...........................................................................................................................................................................48
K2...........................................................................................................................................................................50
K3...........................................................................................................................................................................53
Kara II.................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Kara....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Kiva II.................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Kiva SB15m...........................................................................................................................................................59
Kiva Kilo................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Kudo.......................................................................................................................................................................62
V-DOSC................................................................................................................................................................. 63
dV-DOSC............................................................................................................................................................... 65
Syva....................................................................................................................................................................... 74
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Soka.......................................................................................................................................................................76
X4i..........................................................................................................................................................................77
5XT........................................................................................................................................................................ 79
X6i..........................................................................................................................................................................80
X8...........................................................................................................................................................................81
X8i..........................................................................................................................................................................82
X12.........................................................................................................................................................................83
X15 HiQ................................................................................................................................................................. 84
8XT, 12XTP, MTD108a, MTD112b and MTD115bP............................................................................................ 85
12XTA, 115XT, 115XT HiQ and MTD115bA........................................................................................................86
Impedance load..............................................................................................................................................................118
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Introduction
Introduction
The L-Acoustics amplified controllers are delivered with onboard firmware and preset library.
Presets of the onboard library can be loaded from the front panel of the amplified controller, or from the
LA Network Manager software application, a management tool dedicated to the remote control and monitoring of a
network of L-Acoustics amplified controllers.
LA Network Manager must be used for updating firmware on L-Acoustics amplified controllers. An up-to-date preset
library is automatically installed with the firmware. Check the L-Acoustics website for the latest version of software,
firmware and libraries.
Operating L-Acoustics amplified controllers
Refer to the LA2Xi, LA4, LA4X, LA7.16(i), LA8, LA12X, LA-RAK, LA-RAK II, and LA-RAK II AVB owner's
manuals.
Installing LA Network Manager
Download the latest release pack from the L-Acoustics website and refer to the LA NWM Installation technical
bulletin.
Updating firmware on an L-Acoustics amplified controller
Refer to the LA Network Manager help, accessible from the Help menu of the software.
This version of the preset guide describes the versions 7.12(.4) of the LA2Xi, LA4, LA4X, LA8 and LA12X preset library
and of the LA7.16(i) enclosure library.
Symbols
This symbol notifies the user about complementary information or optional instructions.
Revision history
Preset design
Gain structure
The gains of all L-Acoustics factory presets are calibrated with a reference pink noise signal, representative of most
demanding musical programs. The reference input level is 0 dBu (with analog audio source) or -22 dBFS (with digital
audio source).
When feeding L-Acoustics amplified controllers at this input level, L-Acoustics loudspeaker enclosures provide the
sound engineer with 8 dB of headroom, except for smaller formats calibrated for 4 dB of headroom (MTD108A, X4i,
5XT, X8, 8XT, Kiva, Kilo, SB10i, SB6i, and Soka).
This gain structure helps managing power resources of L-Acoustics systems when using different enclosures of the
same format. With default output gain settings (0 dB), all enclosures reach their limits for the same program level.
Apply a gain adjustment of -4 dB for smaller format enclosures when used along with bigger format L-Acoustics
enclosures.
Headroom for SB15m
SB15m presets [SB15_100] and [SB15_100_C] have 8 dB of headroom from preset library version 5.6(.5).
[SB15_100_Cx] has 8 dB of headroom.
4 dB of headroom are provided when using presets from earlier versions and preset [KIVA_SB15].
Headroom for K1-SB, KS28, SB28, SB18, SB218 and SB118
To provide 8 dB of headroom, the output gain of some subwoofer presets is adjusted in preset library 6.0
compared to previous versions.
This update aligns the L-DRIVE activity between subwoofers and full range loudspeakers for the same
reference pink noise signal.
When updating presets in Session files using older versions of the preset library, adjust gains as follows to keep
the same gain chain:
[SB28_60], [SB218_60]: + 4 dB
[KS28_60], [SB_28_100], [SB18_60], [SB18_100], [SB218_100], [SB118_60], [SB118_100]: + 3 dB
[KS28_100]: + 2 dB
[K1SB_60]: + 1 dB
Electro-acoustic coupling
Each recommended loudspeaker configuration provides a coherent sound source, by implementing a loudspeaker
system in a specific deployment pattern and with defined factory presets.
L-Acoustics factory presets ensure the coupling between the different transducer sections, whether it is internal
coupling as in active loudspeaker enclosures, or external coupling as when several loudspeaker enclosures are
combined.
Users can adjust preset parameters on top of factory settings and for predefined channel sets.
Channel sets have been defined for the presets dedicated to active loudspeaker enclosures and to some specific
loudspeaker configurations. A channel set maintains a coherent coupling by linking several output channels for the
setting of routing, gain and delay parameters. For example, [LF HF] is a channel set for 2-way loudspeaker enclosure
presets, and [SR SB SB SB] is a channel set for cardioid subwoofer presets.
The Preset Guide describes the recommended loudspeaker configurations for each system, with the corresponding
factory presets and the main resulting acoustic properties.
When applicable, refer to the user documentation of the related system for the limit between coupled and separated
subwoofers.
For some loudspeaker enclosure combinations, it is necessary to adjust the delay values for time-alignment. Refer to
section Pre-alignment delay values (p.91).
For the X Series coaxial loudspeaker enclosures, there are two distinct contours:
• the standard preset, for all applications except stage monitor applications
• the _MO preset, dedicated to stage monitor applications
For legacy coaxial loudspeaker enclosures (XT and MTD Series), there are three distinct contours:
• the _FR presets, for most of FOH applications
• the _FI presets, for spoken word, classical music, jazz, or fill systems
• the _MO presets, for half-space loading conditions, typically monitor applications
For the A Series and Kara II WST loudspeaker enclosures, there are three distinct contours:
• the main preset, ensuring a reference FOH contour to the line source with usual deployment parameters
• the _FI preset, dedicated to loudspeaker enclosures used as a fill system
• the _MO preset, dedicated to stage monitor applications
For other current WST systems, there are one or two distinct contours:
• the main preset, ensuring a reference FOH contour to the line source with usual deployment parameters
• the _FI preset, dedicated to loudspeaker enclosures used as a fill system (for some systems only)
The oldest WST systems inherit from a legacy preset structure (_HI and _LO presets).
If necessary, users can adjust the sonic signature of L-Acoustics systems through the Contour EQ tools in LA Network
Manager.
The Array Morphing tool provides two parameters, zoom factor and LF contour, that allow users to adjust the response
of a WST system. At any reference listening distance and with any line source length, the engineer can obtain the sonic
signature of a bigger, smaller, closer or further system, and can unify the sonic signature of multiple sources. Refer to
the LA Network Manager Help and Array Morphing white paper for detailed information.
L2 and L2D each feature four low cardioid (LC) loudspeakers on the sides, allowing a standard array to exhibit a
broadband cardioid pattern that minimizes rear SPL at low frequencies.
• With the [L2 xxx] / [L2D xxx] presets, the array exhibits a standard cardioid pattern.
• With the [L2 xxx_S] / [L2D xxx_S] presets, the array exhibits a supercardioid pattern that minimizes side SPL at
low frequencies.
Use the same LF polar pattern for the entire system. Refer to the L2 owner's manual for more information.
A standard subwoofer configuration exhibits a quasi-omnidirectional pattern. It is obtained within a cluster with all
subwoofers facing forward and using the associated standard preset ([xxxx_60]). This configuration maximizes SPL in
front and ensures best temporal integrity. It should be used in applications where rear cancelation is not required, and
front response is most important.
A Cardioid C configuration exhibits a cardioid pattern. It is obtained by reversing one enclosure per group of three or
four subwoofers and using the associated cardioid preset ([xxxx_60_C]). This configuration offers rear SPL cancelation
centered around the most critical frequencies with little to no compromises on front SPL and temporal integrity. It
should be used in applications where rear cancelation and front response are equally important.
A Cardioid Cx configuration exhibits a cardioid pattern. It is obtained by reversing one enclosure per group of three
or four subwoofers and using the associated eXtended cardioid preset ([xxxx_60_Cx]). This configuration offers
broadband rear SPL cancelation with limited compromise on front SPL and temporal integrity. It should be used in
applications where rear cancelation is most important.
Refer to the Standard and cardioid subwoofer configurations technical bulletin for more information on the sonic
properties and physical deployment of these configurations.
The LA2Xi onboard preset library is stored in the factory memory locations 011 to 093 of the controller (the memory
locations 001 to 010 are dedicated to the storage of presets modified by the user). Each preset family is described in
the tables below, including the presets memory location number, name, and description.
LA2Xi preset library 7.12
KARA_II
011 [KARA II 70] Kara II(i), full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
012 [KARA II 90] Kara II(i), full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
013 [KARA II 110] Kara II(i), full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
014 [KARA II_FI] Kara II(i), HPF=100 Hz, fill
015 [KARA II_MO] Kara II(i), full range, monitor, low latency
016 [KARAIIDOWNK3] Kara II(i), optimized delay for K3(i) downfill
KARA
KIVA_II
A15
A10
ARCS_WF
KS28
SB28
KS21
SB18
SB15
SB10
SB6
SYVA
SYVA_LOW
SYVA+LOW
SYVA+SUB
SYVA_SUB
SOKA
X15HiQ
X12
X8
X8i
X6i
5XT
X4
FLAT
The LA4 onboard preset library is stored in the factory memory locations 011 to 096 of the controller (the memory
locations 001 to 010 are dedicated to the storage of presets modified by the user). Each preset family is described in
the tables below, including the presets memory location number, name, and description.
LA4 preset library 7.12
KIVA
SB15KIVA
013 [KIVA_SB15] Kiva & SB15m, X-OVER=100 Hz, full range, FOH
KILOKIVA
014 [KIVA_KILO] Kiva & Kilo, full range, X-OVER=100 Hz, FOH
ARCS
ARCS_WF
SB18
SB118
SB15
KILO
12XTA
12XTP
8XT
5XT
X4
115XT
MTD115bA
MTD115bP
112XT
MTD112b
MTD108a
FLAT
The LA4X onboard preset library is stored in the factory memory locations 011 to 127 of the controller (the memory
locations 001 to 010 are dedicated to the storage of presets modified by the user). Each preset family is described in
the tables below, including the presets memory location number, name, and description.
LA4X preset library 7.12
K2
011 [K2 70] K2, full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
012 [K2 90] K2, full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
013 [K2 110] K2, full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
K3
014 [K3 70] K3(i) full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
015 [K3 90] K3(i) , full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
016 [K3 110] K3(i) , full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
KUDO
KARA_II
026 [KARA II 70] Kara II(i), full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
027 [KARA II 90] Kara II(i), full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
028 [KARA II 110] Kara II(i), full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
029 [KARA II_FI] Kara II(i), HPF=100 Hz, fill
030 [KARA II_MO] Kara II(i), full range, monitor, low latency
031 [KARAIIDOWNK1] Kara II, optimized delay for K1 downfill
032 [KARAIIDOWNK2] Kara II, optimized delay for K2 downfill
033 [KARAIIDOWNK3] Kara II(i), optimized delay for K3(i) downfill
KARA
KIVA_II
KIVA
SB15KIVA
043 [KIVA_SB15] Kiva & SB15m, X-OVER=100 Hz, full range, FOH
KILOKIVA
044 [KIVA_KILO] Kiva & Kilo, full range, X-OVER=100 Hz, FOH
ARCS_II
A15
A10
ARCS_WF
KS21
SB18
SB15
SB10
SB6
KILO
SYVA
SYVA_LOW
SYVA+LOW
SYVA+SUB
SYVA_SUB
SOKA
X15HiQ
X12
X8
X8i
X6i
115XTHiQ
12XTA
12XTP
8XT
5XT
X4
FLAT
The LA8 onboard preset library is stored in the factory memory locations 011 to 192 of the controller (the memory
locations 001 to 010 are dedicated to the storage of presets modified by the user). Each preset family is described in
the tables below, including the presets memory location number, name, and description.
LA8 preset library 7.12
K1
K2
012 [K2 70] K2, full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
013 [K2 90] K2, full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
014 [K2 110] K2, full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
K3
015 [K3 70] K3(i) full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
016 [K3 90] K3(i) , full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
017 [K3 110] K3(i) , full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
K1-SB
V-DOSC
KUDO
KARA_II
036 [KARA II 70] Kara II(i), full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
037 [KARA II 90] Kara II(i), full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
038 [KARA II 110] Kara II(i), full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
039 [KARA II_FI] Kara II(i), HPF=100 Hz, fill
040 [KARA II_MO] Kara II(i), full range, monitor, low latency
041 [KARAIIDOWNK1] Kara II, optimized delay for K1 downfill
042 [KARAIIDOWNK2] Kara II, optimized delay for K2 downfill
043 [KARAIIDOWNK3] Kara II(i), optimized delay for K3(i) downfill
KARA
dV-DOSC
dV-D_dVS
dV-SUB
ARCS_II
ARCS
A15
A10
ARCS_WF
SB28
KS21
SB218
SB18
SB118
SB15
SB10
KILO
KIVA_II
KIVA
SB15KIVA
113 [KIVA_SB15] Kiva & SB15m, X-OVER=100 Hz, full range, FOH
KILOKIVA
114 [KIVA_KILO] Kiva & Kilo, full range, X-OVER=100 Hz, FOH
SYVA
SYVA_LOW
SYVA+LOW
SYVA_SUB
X15HiQ
X12
X8
115XTHiQ
12XTA
12XTP
8XT
5XT
X4
115XT
MTD115bA
MTD115bP
112XT
MTD112b
MTD108a
FLAT
The LA12X onboard preset library is stored in the factory memory locations 011 to 135 of the controller (the memory
locations 001 to 010 are dedicated to the storage of presets modified by the user). Each preset family is described in
the tables below, including the presets memory location number, name, and description.
LA12X preset library 7.12
K1
K2
012 [K2 70] K2, full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
013 [K2 90] K2, full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
014 [K2 110] K2, full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
K3
015 [K3 70] K3(i) full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
016 [K3 90] K3(i) , full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
017 [K3 110] K3(i) , full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
K1-SB
KARA_II
021 [KARA II 70] Kara II(i), full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
022 [KARA II 90] Kara II(i), full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
023 [KARA II 110] Kara II(i), full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
024 [KARA II_FI] Kara II(i), HPF=100 Hz, fill
025 [KARA II_MO] Kara II(i), full range, monitor, low latency
026 [KARAIIDOWNK1] Kara II, optimized delay for K1 downfill
027 [KARAIIDOWNK2] Kara II, optimized delay for K2 downfill
028 [KARAIIDOWNK3] Kara II(i), optimized delay for K3(i) downfill
KARA
ARCS_II
A15
A10
ARCS_WF
KS28
SB28
KS21
SB18
SB15
SB10
SB6
KIVA_II
KIVA
SB15KIVA
083 [KIVA_SB15] Kiva & SB15m, X-OVER=100 Hz, full range, FOH
SYVA
SYVA_LOW
SYVA+LOW
SYVA+SUB
SYVA_SUB
SOKA
X15HiQ
X12
X8
X8i
X6i
115XTHiQ
12XTA
12XTP
8XT
5XT
X4
FLAT
The LA7.16i onboard layout library is stored in the factory memory locations 01 to 074 of the controller. Each layout
family is described in the tables below, including the layouts memory location number, name, and description.
LA7.16i layout library
K2
K3
KARA II
09 [KARA II 70] Kara II(i), full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
010 [KARA II 90] Kara II(i), full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
011 [KARA II 110] Kara II(i), full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
012 [KARA II_FI] Kara II(i), HPF=100 Hz, fill
013 [KARA II_MO] Kara II(i), full range, monitor, low latency
014 [KARAIIDOWNK1] Kara II, optimized delay for K1 downfill
015 [KARAIIDOWNK2] Kara II, optimized delay for K2 downfill
016 [KARAIIDOWNK3] Kara II(i), optimized delay for K3(i) downfill
A15
A10
KS21
KS21_C
SB18
SB18_C
SB15
SB15_C
SB10
SB6
KIVA II
SYVA
SYVA LOW
SYVA SUB
SOKA
X15
X12
X8
X8i
X6i
5XT
X4
FLAT_LA7.16_8R
073 [FLAT_LA7.16_8R] Flat EQ, protection minimizing clipping risks. Use for loads of 8 Ω and more.
FLAT_LA7.16_4R
074 [FLAT_LA7.16_4R] Flat EQ, protection minimizing clipping and overcurrent risks. Use for loads
comprised between 4 Ω and 8 Ω.
The LA7.16 onboard layout library is stored in the factory memory locations 01 to 074 of the controller. Each layout
family is described in the tables below, including the layouts memory location number, name, and description.
LA7.16 layout library
K2
K3
KARA II
09 [KARA II 70] Kara II(i), full range, 70º adjustable fins settings
010 [KARA II 90] Kara II(i), full range, 90º adjustable fins settings
011 [KARA II 110] Kara II(i), full range, 110º adjustable fins settings
012 [KARA II_FI] Kara II(i), HPF=100 Hz, fill
013 [KARA II_MO] Kara II(i), full range, monitor, low latency
014 [KARAIIDOWNK1] Kara II, optimized delay for K1 downfill
015 [KARAIIDOWNK2] Kara II, optimized delay for K2 downfill
016 [KARAIIDOWNK3] Kara II(i), optimized delay for K3(i) downfill
A15
A10
KS21
KS21_C
SB18
SB18_C
SB15
SB15_C
SB10
SB6
KIVA II
SYVA
SYVA LOW
SYVA SUB
SOKA
X15
X12
X8
X8i
X6i
5XT
X4
FLAT_LA7.16_8R
073 [FLAT_LA7.16_8R] Flat EQ, protection minimizing clipping risks. Use for loads of 8 Ω and more.
FLAT_LA7.16_4R
074 [FLAT_LA7.16_4R] Flat EQ, protection minimizing clipping and overcurrent risks. Use for loads
comprised between 4 Ω and 8 Ω.
FLAT presets
The transducer connected to an output channel of a FLAT preset is not protected by L-DRIVE.
The only active limitation allows minimizing clipping risks to protect the amplified controller.
Therefore, when driving a third party loudspeaker enclosure, it is recommended to connect an external DSP
device using a preset specifically designed for this model before the amplified controller.
With a FLAT preset, an input signal is amplified and directly routed to output without any modification of the frequency
response. All the output parameters are accessible (Mute, Gain, Delay, Polarity, and Routing).
• Using the [FLAT_LA2X] preset with LA2Xi in SE mode provides 0 dB of headroom.
• Using the [FLAT_xxxx] preset with LA2Xi in BTL/PBTL modes, LA4, or LA4X provides 6 dB of headroom.
• Using the [FLAT_LA8] preset with LA8 provides 8 dB of headroom.
• Using the [FLAT_LA12X] preset with LA12X provides 9.5 dB of headroom.
• Using the [FLAT_LA7.16_4R] or [FLAT_LA7.16_8R] layouts with LA7.16(i) provides 8 dB of headroom.
[FLAT_xxxx]
[FLAT_LA7.16_4R] / [FLAT_LA7.16_8R]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
L2 / L2D
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration L2 L2D KS28
*
*
with subwoofers as a cardioid array, use [KS28 L2_C] or [KS28 L2_Cx].
L2 / L2D adjustable fins and presets
Always ensure that the L2 / L2D adjustable fins on each Panflex module are set in accordance with the presets
selected in the preset layout:
For L2: [L2 70] / [L2 70_S]: 70º, [L2 90] / [L2 90_S]: 90º, [L2 110] / [L2 110_S]: 110º.
For L2D: [L2D 70] / [L2D 70_S]: 70º, [L2D 90] / [L2D 90_S]: 90º, [L2D 110] / [L2D 110_S]: 110º. The two bottom
modules are fixed at 110º.
Refer to the L2 owner's manual for more details.
L2 / L2D LF polar pattern
Select the same polar pattern ([L2 xxx] / [L2D xxx] or [L2 xxx_S] / [L2D xxx_S]) for the entire system. Refer to
Preset design (p.8) for more information.
LC: Low Cardioid
L2 and L2D each feature four low cardioid (LC) loudspeakers on the sides, allowing a standard array to exhibit a
broadband cardioid pattern that minimizes rear SPL at low frequencies.
[L2 70] [L2 90] [L2 110] [L2 70_S] [L2 90_S] [L2 110_S] [L2D 70] [L2D 90] [L2D 110] [L2D 70_S] [L2D 90_S] [L2D
110_S]
[KS28 L2]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
K1
Compatibility issues
[K1], [KARADOWNK1] and [K2 xxx] presets from versions 4.x and later of the preset library are not compatible
with [K1] and [KARADOWNK1] from versions of the preset library prior to 4.0.
Compatibility issues may occur when working from a Session file with units using older presets. Use the same
version of the preset library for all units within a single line source.
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration K1 K1-SB KS28 or SB28*
K1 line source [K1] — 35 Hz - 20 kHz
K1 / K1-SB line
source (K1- [K1] [K1SB_X] — enhanced LF throw
SB on top)
down to 30 Hz
K1 line source +
reinforced LF contour
coupled K1- [K1] [K1SB_60] —
SB subwoofers LF rejection
(beside or behind) (side polarized
or rear cardioid)
The [KARAIIDOWNK1] preset is optimized for a 110° fins setting on Kara II.
The factory parameters already include optimal delay value for the coupling of a K1 line source with Kara or
Kara II as a downfill.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
K2
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration K2 K1-SB KS28 or SB28 *
35 Hz - 20 kHz
K2 line source [K2 xxx] — adjustable
horizontal directivity
K2 / K1-SB line
source (K1- [K2 xxx] [K1SB_X K2] — enhanced LF throw
SB on top)
down to 30 Hz
K2 line source +
reinforced LF contour
coupled K1-SB [K2 xxx] [K1SB_60] —
subwoofers (on top, LF rejection
beside or behind) (side polarized
or rear cardioid)
[K2 xxx]
The [KARAIIDOWNK2] preset is optimized for a 110° fins setting on Kara II.
The factory parameters already include optimal delay value for the coupling of a K2 line source with Kara or
Kara II as a downfill.
[KARADOWNK2] / [KARAIIDOWNK2] / [KARAIIDOWNK2 70] / [KARAIIDOWNK2 90] provide 11 dB of
headroom.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
K3
K3 and K3i are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
KS21 and KS21i are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
Kara II and Kara IIi are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration K3 KS28 or KS21
*
42 Hz - 20 kHz
K3 line source [K3 xxx] — adjustable
horizontal directivity
down to 29 Hz (KS21)
K3 line source +
[K3 xxx] [KSxx_60] or 25 Hz (KS28)
subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
[K3 xxx]
The [KARAIIDOWNK3] preset is optimized for a 110° fins setting on Kara II(i).
The factory parameters already include optimal delay value for the coupling of a K3 line source with Kara or
Kara II as a downfill.
[KARADOWNK3] / [KARAIIDOWNK3] / [KARAIIDOWNK3 70] / [KARAIIDOWNK3 90] provide 15 dB of
headroom.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Kara II
Kara II and Kara IIi are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
SB18 and SB18 IIi are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
KS21 and KS21i are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Kara II SB18 or KS21* KS28 or SB28 *
line source [KARA II xxx] — — 55 Hz - 20 kHz
line source +
[KARA II xxx] [xxxx_100] —
coupled subwoofers
down to 32 Hz
line source + (SB18), 31 Hz
[KARA II xxx] [xxxx_60] — (KS21) or 25 Hz
separated subwoofers
(KS28 or SB28)
line source + reinforced LF contour
coupled subwoofers [KARA II xxx] [xxxx_100] [xxxx_60]
+ KS28 or SB28
down to 32 Hz (SB18)
single or pair or 31 Hz (KS21)
of enclosures + [KARA II_FI] [xxxx_100] — flat response
coupled subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
up to three 55 Hz - 20 kHz
[KARA II_MO] — —
enclosures low latency
down to 32 Hz (SB18)
up to three or 29 Hz (KS21)
enclosures + [KARA II_MO] [xxxx_60] — reinforced LF contour
coupled subwoofers
low latency
The [KARA II_FI] and [KARA II_MO] presets are optimized for a 110° fins setting on Kara II.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Kara
Kara and Karai are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
preset(s)
loudspeaker
Kara KS28, SB28, acoustic properties
configuration
SB18 or KS21*
line source [KARA] — 55 Hz - 20 kHz
line source +
[KARA] [xxxx_100] down to 32 Hz (SB18),
coupled subwoofer 31 Hz (KS21) or 25
Hz (KS28 or SB28)
line source +
[KARA] [xxxx_60] reinforced LF contour
separated subwoofer
high-pass at 100 Hz
single or pair of enclosures [KARA_FI] —
flat response
[KARA]
[KARA_FI]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Kiva II
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Kiva II SB15m* SB18*
line source [KIVA II] — 70 Hz - 20 kHz
down to 32 Hz
line source + (SB18) / 40
[KIVA II] [SB15_100] [SB18_60] Hz(SB15m)
coupled subwoofer
reinforced LF contour
up to three 70 Hz - 20 kHz
[KIVA II_FI] —
enclosures flat response
up to three
down to 40 Hz
enclosures + [KIVA II_FI] [SB15_100] —
reinforced LF contour
coupled subwoofer
[KIVA II]
[KIVA II_FI]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Kiva SB15m
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Kiva SB15m*
line source [KIVA] — 80 Hz - 20 kHz
line source + [KIVA_SB15] down to 40 Hz
coupled subwoofer [KIVA] [SB15_100] reinforced LF contour
[KIVA_FI] 80 Hz - 20 kHz
single or pair of enclosures —
flat response
[KIVA]
[KIVA_FI]
[KIVA_SB15]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Kiva Kilo
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Kiva Kilo SB18*
line source [KIVA] — 80 Hz - 20 kHz
line source +
[KIVA_KILO] — down to 50 Hz
coupled Kilo
line source +
down to 32 Hz
coupled Kilo + [KIVA_KILO] [SB18_100]
reinforced LF contour
SB18
[KIVA]
[KIVA_FI]
[KIVA_KILO]
[KILO]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Kudo
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Kudo KS28 or SB28 or SB18 *
[KUDOxx_25] 35 Hz - 20 kHz
line source [KUDOxx_40] — 40 Hz - 20 kHz
[KUDOxx_60] 60 Hz - 20 kHz
down to 25 Hz (KS28 and
line source +
[KUDOxx_40] [xxx8_60] SB28) or 32 Hz (SB18)
subwoofer
reinforced LF contour
[KUDOxx_xx]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
V-DOSC
preset(s)
loudspeaker
KS28 / SB28 acoustic properties
configuration V-DOSC* dV-SUB
/ SB218 **
[V-DOSC_LO]
line source — 40 Hz - 20 kHz
or [V-DOSC_HI]
line source + down to 35 Hz
[V-DOSC_xx _X] [dV-S_X] —
coupled dV-SUB reinforced LF contour
line source +
[V-DOSC _xx_60] — [xx28_60]
KS28 / SB28 down to 25 Hz
down to 25 Hz
line source +
reinforced LF contour
coupled dV-SUB + [V-DOSC _xx_60] [dV-S_60_X] [xx28_60]
additional LF
KS28 / SB28
resources
[dV_xx_100]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
dV-DOSC
preset(s)
loudspeaker
KS28, SB218, SB28, acoustic properties
configuration dV-DOSC* dV-SUB
SB18 or SB118**
line source [dV_LO] or [dV_HI] — 65 Hz - 20 kHz
line source + [dV_dV-S_xx] down to 35 Hz
—
coupled dV-SUB [dV_xx_100] [dV-S_100] reinforced LF contour
line source +
[dV_xx_100] — [xxxx_100] down to
coupled subwoofer
32 Hz
line source + [dV_dV-S_xx60] (SB18/SB118) or
coupled dV-SUB + [xxxx_60] 25 Hz (KS28 /
[dV_xx_100] [dV-S_60_100] SB28 / SB218)
coupled subwoofer
[dV_FI]
[dV_dV-S_xx] are hybrid presets combining [dV_LO_100] or [dV_HI_100] with [dV-S_100], pre-alignment delay
included.
[dV_dV-S_xx60] are hybrid presets combining [dV_LO_100] or [dV_HI_100] with [dV-S_60_100], pre-alignment
delay included.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
preset(s)
loudspeaker
acoustic properties
configuration ARCS Wide / ARCS Focus SB18*
down to 32 Hz
line source + SB18 [ARCS_WIFO] [SB18_60]
reinforced LF contour
55 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure [ARCS_WIFO_FI] —
flat response
down to 32 Hz
single enclosure + SB18m [ARCS_WIFO_FI] [SB18_60]
reinforced LF contour
[ARCS_WIFO]
[ARCS_WIFO_FI]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
A10 Wide/Focus
A10 Wide/Focus and A10i Wide/Focus are different versions of the same enclosures. They share the same
factory presets and recommended loudspeaker configurations.
KS21 and KS21i are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration A10 Wide/Focus KS21*
down to 31 Hz
line source + KS21 [A10] [KS21_100]
reinforced LF contour
down to 31 Hz
[A10_FI] [KS21_100]
reinforced LF contour
[A10]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
A15 Wide/Focus
A15 Wide/Focus and A15i Wide/Focus are different versions of the same enclosures. They share the same
factory presets and recommended loudspeaker configurations.
KS21 and KS21i are different versions of the same enclosure. They share the same factory presets and
recommended loudspeaker configurations.
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration A15 Wide/Focus KS21*
down to 29 Hz
line source + KS21 [A15] [KS21_60]
reinforced LF contour
down to 29 Hz
[A15_FI] [KS21_60]
reinforced LF contour
[A15]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
ARCS II
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration ARCS II KS28 or SB28*
down to 25 Hz
line source + subwoofer [ARCS II] [xx28_60]
reinforced LF contour
[ARCS II]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
ARCS
preset(s)
loudspeaker
SB18/SB118 or acoustic properties
configuration ARCS*
KS28/SB28/SB218**
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Syva
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Syva Syva Low Syva Sub
colinear source [SYVA] — — 87 Hz - 20 kHz
colinear source + down to 42 Hz
closely coupled [SYVA LOW SYVA] —
Syva Low reinforced LF contour
colinear source +
closely coupled [SYVA SUB SYVA] — [SYVA SUB SYVA] down to 28 Hz
Syva Sub
colinear source +
[SYVA] — [SYVA SUB_100] down to 27 Hz
coupled Syva Sub
colinear source
+ closely coupled
Syva Low [SYVA LOW SYVA] [SYVA SUB_100]
+ Syva Sub
When using [SYVA] with [SYVA SUB_100], reduce the Syva gain by 5 dB to obtain a flat response.
[SYVA]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Soka
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration Soka SB6i / SB10i / Syva Sub
down to 32 Hz (SB6i)
colinear source + closely or 29 Hz (SB10i)
[SOKA_200] [SBxx_200]
coupled subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
down to 29 Hz (SB6i)
colinear source + or 27 Hz (SB10i)
[SOKA] [SBxx_100]
coupled subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
down to 29 Hz (SB6i)
colinear source + or 25 Hz (SB10i) or
[SOKA_60] [xxx_60] 26 Hz (Syva Sub)
separated subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
[SOKA]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
X4i
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration X4i SB6i / SB10i Syva Sub
[X4] — — 120 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure 120 Hz - 20 kHz
[X4_MO] — —
low latency
down to 32 Hz (SB6i)
or 29 Hz (SB10i
[X4] and Syva Sub)
reinforced LF contour
single or pair of
enclosures + closely [SBxx_200] [SYVA SUB_200] down to 32 Hz (SB6i)
coupled subwoofer or 29 Hz (SB10i
and Syva Sub)
[X4_MO]
reinforced LF contour
low latency
down to 29 Hz (SB6i)
[X4] or 27 Hz (SB10i)
reinforced LF contour
single or pair
of enclosures + [SBxx_100] — down to 29 Hz (SB6i)
coupled subwoofer or 27 Hz (SB10i)
[X4_MO] reinforced LF contour
low latency
[xx_MO] presets (except for legacy XT and MTD enclosures) use the amplified controller low latency
operating mode. When used along with subwoofers, it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low
latency operating mode.
On 4-output amplified controllers, create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer
channel sets.
If the subwoofers are driven from a dedicated 4-output amplified controller using a subwoofer factory preset,
they are operated in normal latency mode. Therefore, an additional delay should be set to the [xx_MO] low
latency channels to align them: 2.66 ms on LA4 and LA8 or 3.00 ms on LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA12X.
On 16-outputs amplified controllers, select the [xx_MO] preset for the companion subwoofer to benefit from the
low latency.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
5XT
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration 5XT SB15m* / SB10i
[5XT] — 95 Hz - 20 kHz
down to 40 Hz (SB15m)
[5XT] or 27 Hz (SB10i)
reinforced LF contour
single enclosure
[xxxx_100] down to 40 Hz (SB15m)
+ subwoofer
or 27 Hz (SB10i)
[5XT_MO]
reinforced LF contour
low latency
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
X6i
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration X6i SB6i / SB10i / Syva Sub
*
[X6i] 69 Hz - 20 kHz
[X6i_50] 54 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure —
65 Hz - 20 kHz
[X6i_MO]
low latency
down to 32 Hz (SB6i)
single enclosure + closely or 29 Hz (SB10i)
[SBxx_200]
coupled subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
[X6i] or [X6i_50]
down to 29 Hz (SB6i)
single enclosure + or 27 Hz (SB10i)
[SBxx_100]
coupled subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
single enclosure +
[X6i_50] [SYVA SUB_60] down to 26 Hz
separated subwoofers
[xx_MO] presets (except for legacy XT and MTD enclosures) use the amplified controller low latency
operating mode. When used along with subwoofers, it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low
latency operating mode.
On 4-output amplified controllers, create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer
channel sets.
If the subwoofers are driven from a dedicated 4-output amplified controller using a subwoofer factory preset,
they are operated in normal latency mode. Therefore, an additional delay should be set to the [xx_MO] low
latency channels to align them: 2.66 ms on LA4 and LA8 or 3.00 ms on LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA12X.
On 16-outputs amplified controllers, select the [xx_MO] preset for the companion subwoofer to benefit from the
low latency.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
X8
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration X8 SB15m*
[X8] — 60 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure 55 Hz - 20 kHz
[X8_MO] —
low latency
down to 40 Hz
[X8]
reinforced LF contour
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
X8i
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration X8i SB10i / KS21 / Syva Sub
*
[X8i] 67 Hz - 20 kHz
[X8i_40] 43 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure —
59 Hz - 20 kHz
[X8i_MO]
low latency
down to 27 Hz (SB10i or
single enclosure + Syva Sub), 31 Hz (KS21)
[xxx_100]
coupled subwoofers
reinforced LF contour
[X8i] or [X8i_40]
single enclosure + down to 25 Hz (SB10i /
separated subwoofers [xxx_60] KS21) or 26 Hz (Syva Sub)
reinforced LF contour
*
with subwoofers as a cardioid array, use [xxxx_xxx_C] or [xxxx_xxx_Cx]
[xx_MO] presets (except for legacy XT and MTD enclosures) use the amplified controller low latency
operating mode. When used along with subwoofers, it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low
latency operating mode.
On 4-output amplified controllers, create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer
channel sets.
If the subwoofers are driven from a dedicated 4-output amplified controller using a subwoofer factory preset,
they are operated in normal latency mode. Therefore, an additional delay should be set to the [xx_MO] low
latency channels to align them: 2.66 ms on LA4 and LA8 or 3.00 ms on LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA12X.
On 16-outputs amplified controllers, select the [xx_MO] preset for the companion subwoofer to benefit from the
low latency.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
X12
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration X12 SB15m/SB18/KS21*
[X12] — 59 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure 57 Hz - 20 kHz
[X12_MO] —
low latency
down to 40 Hz (SB15m)
[X12] or 32 Hz (SB18)
reinforced LF contour
single enclosure
[xxxx_100] down to 40 Hz (SB15m)
+ subwoofer
or 32 Hz (SB18)
[X12_MO] reinforced LF contour
low latency
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
X15 HiQ
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration X15 HiQ SB18/KS21*
[X15] — 55 Hz - 20 kHz
single enclosure 52 Hz - 20 kHz
[X15_MO] —
low latency
down to 32 Hz
[X15]
reinforced LF contour
single enclosure
[xxxx_100] down to 32 Hz
+ subwoofer
[X15_MO] reinforced LF contour
low latency
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
8XT, 12XTP, MTD108a, MTD112b and MTD115bP are passive coaxial loudspeaker enclosures.
Preset names
8XT [8XT_xx]
MTD108a [108a_xx]
MTD112b [112b_xx]
preset(s)
loudspeaker
SB15m, SB18 acoustic properties
configuration passive xxx
or SB118*
[xxx_FR], [xxx_FI]
coaxial — nominal bandwidth
or [xxx_MO]
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
12XTA, 115XT, 115XT HiQ and MTD115bA are active coaxial loudspeaker enclosures.
Preset names
115XT [115XT_xx]
loudspeaker preset(s)
acoustic properties
configuration active xxx SB18 or SB118*
[xxx_FR], [xxx_FI]
coaxial — nominal bandwidth
or [xxx_MO]
choice between
coaxial + down to 32 Hz 3 contours**
[xxx_xx_100] [SBxx_100]
coupled subwoofer reinforced LF contour
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
subwoofer
preset(s) optimal compatibility
enclosures
[KS28_60] /[KS28_60_C] / K1, K2, K3(i), V-DOSC, Kudo, dV-DOSC/dV-SUB, Kara/SB18,
[KS28_60_Cx] Kara II(i), ARCS, ARCS II
[KS28_100] / [KS28_100_C] /
KS28 dV-DOSC, Kara, ARCS (coupled)
[KS28_100_Cx]
[KS28 L2] / [KS28 L2_C] / [KS28 L2, L2D
L2_Cx]
[SB28_60] /[SB28_60_C] / K1, K2, V-DOSC, Kudo, dV-DOSC/dV-SUB, Kara/SB18, Kara
[SB28_60_Cx] II(i), ARCS, ARCS II
SB28
[SB28_100] / [SB28_100_C] /
dV-DOSC, Kara, ARCS (coupled)
[SB28_100_Cx]
[KS21_60] /[KS21_60_C] /
A15(i) Wide/Focus, Kara(i), Kara II(i), K3(i), X8i
[KS21_60_Cx]
KS21(i)
[KS21_100] /[KS21_100_C] /
A10(i) Wide/Focus, X15 HiQ, X12, XT, Kara(i), Kara II(i), X8i
[KS21_100_Cx]
[SB18_60] /[SB18_60_C] / Kudo, Kara, Kara II(i), Kiva/Kilo, ARCS, ARCS Wide, ARCS
SB18(i/m) [SB18_60_Cx] Focus
SB18 IIi [SB18_100] / [SB18_100_C] /
Kara, Kara II(i), ARCS, XT, X series, Kiva II
[SB18_100_Cx]
[SB218_60] V-DOSC, Kudo, dV-DOSC/dV-SUB, ARCS
SB218
[SB218_100] dV-DOSC, ARCS (coupled)
[SB118_60] / [SB118_60_C] Kudo, dV-DOSC/dV-SUB, Kiva/Kilo, ARCS
SB118
[SB118_100] / [SB118_100_C] dV-DOSC, ARCS, XT, MTD (coupled)
subwoofer
preset(s) optimal compatibility
enclosures
[SB15_100] /[SB15_100_C] /
SB15m Kiva (coupled), Kiva II (coupled), XT, X12, X8
[SB15_100_Cx]
[SB10_60] X8i, X6i
SB10i [SB10_100] X4i (coupled), 5XT, X8i, X6i
[SB10_200] X6i (closely coupled)
[SB6_60] X4i, X6i
SB6i [SB6_100] X4i (coupled), X6i (coupled)
[SB6_200] X6i (closely coupled)
[SYVA LOW SYVA] Syva (coupled), Syva + Syva Sub (coupled)
Syva Low
[SYVA LOW_100] Syva, Syva + Syva Sub
Syva Sub [SYVA SUB_60] Soka, X8i, X6i
[SYVA SUB_100] Syva/Syva Low, Syva/Syva Low (coupled), X8i
[SYVA SUB_200] X4i
loudspeaker configuration
1
preset(s)
2 acoustic properties
down to:
25 Hz (KS28 / SB28
/ SB218 / SB10i),
26 Hz (Syva Sub),
[xxxx_60] / [xxxx_100]
standard 27 Hz (Syva Low),
/ [xxxx_200]
29 Hz (KS21, SB6i),
32 Hz (SB18 / SB118),
40 Hz (SB15m, Syva Low)
down to:
25 Hz (KS28 / SB28),
29 Hz (KS21),
cardioid C [xxxx_60_C] / [xxxx_100_C]
32 Hz (SB18 / SB118),
40 Hz (SB15m)
cardioid directivity pattern
down to:
25 Hz (KS28 / SB28),
29 Hz (KS21),
cardioid Cx [xxxx_60_Cx] / [xxxx_100_Cx]
32 Hz (SB18),
40 Hz (SB15m)
extended cardioid directivity pattern
1
Refer to the subwoofer manual for the recommended deployment patterns in each configuration.
2
SB28 and SB218 are exclusively driven by LA8 and LA12X amplified controllers. KS28 is driven by LA2Xi and
LA12X amplified controllers.
Routing, gain, delay, polarity and mute parameters can be modified by the user.
Procedure
Autofilter in Default or Bypassed LF filters modes extends the latency of the amplified controller to
6.50 ms for the main system.
To align the main system using Autofilter in these modes and subwoofers in standard latency, either:
Add 2.66 ms to the subwoofer delay, or if possible,
Subtract 2.66 ms to the main system delay.
Refer to the Soundvision and LA Network Manager helps for more information about Autofilter.
Pre-alignment delay values are optimized considering the extended latency applied by the Soundvision
Autofilter algorithm.
L2/L2D + KS28
[xx_MO] presets (except for legacy XT and MTD enclosures) use the amplified controller low latency
operating mode. When used along with subwoofers, it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low
latency operating mode.
On 4-output amplified controllers, create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer
channel sets.
If the subwoofers are driven from a dedicated 4-output amplified controller using a subwoofer factory preset,
they are operated in normal latency mode. Therefore, an additional delay should be set to the [xx_MO] low
latency channels to align them: 2.66 ms on LA4 and LA8 or 3.00 ms on LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA12X.
On 16-outputs amplified controllers, select the [xx_MO] preset for the companion subwoofer to benefit from the
low latency.
K1 + K1-SB
K1 + SB28
K1 + KS28
K1 + K1-SB + SB28
K1 + K1-SB + KS28
K2 + K1-SB
K2 + SB28
K2 + KS28
K2 + K1-SB + SB28
K2 + K1-SB + KS28
K3 + KS28
K3 + KS21
Kudo + SB118
Kudo + SB18
Kudo + SB218
Kudo + SB28
Kudo + KS28
Kara + SB18
Kara + KS21
Kara + SB28
Kara + KS28
[KARA] + [SB18_100] +
Kara = 5.5 ms SB18 = 5.5 ms SB28 = 0 ms
[SB28_60_Cx]
[KARA] + [SB18_100] +
Kara = 5.5 ms SB18 = 5.5 ms KS28 = 0 ms
[KS28_60_Cx]
[KARA] + [KS21_100] +
Kara = 5.5 ms KS21 = 6 ms SB28 = 0 ms
[SB28_60_Cx]
[KARA] + [KS21_100] +
Kara = 5.5 ms KS21 = 6 ms KS28 = 0 ms
[KS28_60_Cx]
Kara II + SB18
Kara II + KS21
Kara II + SB28
Kara II + KS28
Kiva + Kilo
Kiva/Kilo + SB118
Kiva/Kilo + SB18
Kiva + SB15m
Kiva/SB15m + SB18
Kiva II + SB15m
V-DOSC + SB218
V-DOSC + SB28
V-DOSC + KS28
V-DOSC + dV-SUB
V-DOSC + dV-DOSC
dV-DOSC + SB118
dV-DOSC + SB218
dV-DOSC + SB18
dV-DOSC + SB28
dV-DOSC + KS28
dV-DOSC + dV-SUB
[xx_MO] presets (except for legacy XT and MTD enclosures) use the amplified controller low latency
operating mode. When used along with subwoofers, it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low
latency operating mode.
On 4-output amplified controllers, create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer
channel sets.
If the subwoofers are driven from a dedicated 4-output amplified controller using a subwoofer factory preset,
they are operated in normal latency mode. Therefore, an additional delay should be set to the [xx_MO] low
latency channels to align them: 2.66 ms on LA4 and LA8 or 3.00 ms on LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA12X.
On 16-outputs amplified controllers, select the [xx_MO] preset for the companion subwoofer to benefit from the
low latency.
ARCS + SB118
ARCS + SB18
ARCS + SB218
ARCS + SB28
ARCS + KS28
ARCS II + SB28
ARCS II + KS28
Colinear systems
Soka + SB6i
Soka + SB10i
[xx_MO] presets (except for legacy XT and MTD enclosures) use the amplified controller low latency
operating mode. When used along with subwoofers, it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low
latency operating mode.
On 4-output amplified controllers, create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer
channel sets.
If the subwoofers are driven from a dedicated 4-output amplified controller using a subwoofer factory preset,
they are operated in normal latency mode. Therefore, an additional delay should be set to the [xx_MO] low
latency channels to align them: 2.66 ms on LA4 and LA8 or 3.00 ms on LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA12X.
On 16-outputs amplified controllers, select the [xx_MO] preset for the companion subwoofer to benefit from the
low latency.
X12 + SB15m
X12 + SB18
X12 + KS21
X8 + SB10i
X8 + SB15m
X8 + Syva Sub
X8i + SB10i
X8i + KS21
X6i + SB6i
X6i + SB10i
5XT + SB15m
5XT + SB10i
X4i + SB6i
X4i + SB10i
8XT + SB118
8XT + SB18
115XT + SB118
115XT + SB18
112XT + SB118
112XT + SB18
MTD112b + SB118
MTD112b + SB18
MTD108a + SB118
MTD108a + SB18
Impedance load
Most enclosures have a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. The exceptions are:
• 16 Ω:
• K2 (HF section), Kiva II, V-DOSC (HF section), 5XT, X4i
• 4 Ω:
• SB28, KS28, Syva Low, K1-SB, SB6i
total impedance
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4 Ω enclosures cannot be connected in parallel.
Refer to Enclosure drive capacity per amplified controller (p.119) for the maximum number of enclosures/
sections per output and in total on each amplified controller.
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with the exception of Syva Low and SB6i
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For passive loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output. For active
loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of sections in parallel on the output.
a
Maximum SPL is reduced in SE operating mode for all systems except X4i, 5XT, and SB6i. Refer to the LA2Xi
owner's manual for more information.
b
Given for nominal use, assuming that all channels are driven at full power. When sending the same signal to all
outputs, never exceed the maximum numbers, regardless of the Power Budget values, otherwise the Fuse Protect
algorithm may be triggered. When powered by a 100 V power supply, reduce the number of enclosures in order
not to exceed 75% of the power gauge.
c
LA12X can drive up to two Syva Low per output, but no more than six per controller at high level.
LA4 LA8
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per output / total per output / total
coaxial enclosures
X4i 4 / 16 6 / 24
5XT 3 / 12 6 / 24
X8 – 3/8
a
X12 – 2/8
X15 HiQ – 2/4
8XT 2/8 3 / 12
Active 12XT 2/4 3/6
Passive 12XT 1/4 2/8
112XT 2/4 3/6
115XT HiQ 1/2 2/4
115XT 1/2 3/6
MTD108a 2/8 3 / 12
MTD112b 1/4 2/8
Active MTD115b 1/2 2/4
Passive MTD115b 1/4 2/8
colinear sources
Syva – 2/8
constant curvature WST enclosures
ARCS Wide/Focus 1/4 2/8
A10(i) Wide/Focus – 2/8
A15(i) Wide/Focus – 2/8
ARCS II – 2/4
ARCS 1/2 3/6
variable curvature WST enclosures
K1 – 2/2
K1-SB – 1/4
K2 – 3/3
K3(i) – 2/4
Kara(i) – 3/6
Kara II(i) – 3/6
a
LA8 can drive up to three X8 per output, but no more than eight per controller at high level.
LA4 LA8
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per output / total per output / total
Kiva II – 4 / 16
Kiva / Kilo 2/8 3 / 12
Kudo – 3/3
V-DOSC – 2/2
dV-DOSC – 3/6
subwoofer enclosures
KS28 – —
SB28 – 1/4
KS21(i) – 2/6
b
SB218 – 1/4
SB118 1/4 2/8
SB15m 1/4 d
2/6
SB10i – 3 / 12
Syva Low – 1/4
Syva Sub 1/4 2/8
dV-SUB – 1/4
b
LA8 can drive up to two KS21 or KS21i per output, but no more than six per controller at high level.
c
LA8 can drive up to two SB18, SB18i, SB18m or SB18 IIi per output, but no more than six per controller at high
level.
d
LA8 can drive up to two SB15m per output, but no more than six per controller at high level.
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For passive loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output. For active
loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of sections in parallel on the output.