Manual de Usuario / User’s Manual

avant series

Antes de utilizar el equipo, lea la sección

“Precauciones de seguridad” de este manual.
Conserve este manual para futuras consultas.
Before operating the device, please read the
“Safety precautions” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
avant
avant series Precauciones de Seguridad
Safety Precautions
Cajas acústicas activas / Self-powered loudspeaker enclosures

El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo indica la The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle is intended to
existencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y alert the users to the presence of important operating and
mantenimiento en la documentación que acompaña al producto. maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones. Siga las advertencias. accompanying the product. Heed all warnings. Follow all
ATENCIÓN: Es un producto clase A, por lo que en entornos instructions. Keep these instructions.
domésticos puede causar radio-interferencias, en cuyo caso el WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment
usuario tendrá que tomar las medidas oportunas. this product my cause radio interferences in which case the user
De acuerdo con EN55103-2, usar el equipo sólo en entornos E1, may be required to take adequate measures.
E2, E3 ó E4. Use this product only in E1, E2, E3 or E4 environments
according to EN55103-2.

No desconecte la tierra en el conector de alimentación pues el Do not remove mains connector ground, it is dangereous and
peligroso e ilegal. Equipo de Clase I. illegal. Class I device.

El signo del rayo con la punta de flecha, alerta contra la The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence
presencia de voltajes peligrosos no aislados. Para reducir el of uninsulated dangerous voltage. To reduce the risk of electric
riesgo de choque eléctrico, no retire la cubierta. shock, do not remove the cover.
Sólo use este equipo con el cable de red de alimentación Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord for your
adecuado para su país. country.
No instale el aparato cerca de ninguna fuente de calor como Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
radiadores, estufas u otros aparatos que produzcan calor. Debe registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.
instalarse siempre sin bloquear la libre circulación de aire por las The circulation of air through the heatsink must not be blocked.
aletas del radiador.
No exponga este equipo a la lluvia o humedad. No use este Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Do not use this
aparato cerca del agua (piscinas y fuentes, por ejemplo). No apparatus near water (for example, swimming pools and
exponga el equipo a salpicaduras ni coloque sobre él objetos fountains). Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as
que contengan líquidos, tales como vasos y botellas. Equipo IP- bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash liquids
20. on the unit. IP-20 equipment.

Este símbolo indica que el presente producto no puede ser This symbol on the product indicates that this product should
tratado como residuo doméstico normal, sino que debe not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos over to the appicable collection point for the recycling of
eléctricos y electrónicos. electrical and electronic equipment.

Equipo diseñado para funcionar entre 15ºC y 42ºC con una Working temperature ranges from 15ºC to 42ºC with a relative
humedad relativa máxima del 95%, con un rango de ±10% de la humidity of 95%, with ±10% of the rated main voltage value
tensión nominal de alimentación indicada en la etiqueta trasera indicated on the rear label (according to IEC 60065:2001).
(según IEC 60065:2001).

El cableado exterior conectado al equipo requiere de su The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by
instalación por una persona instruida o el uso de cables flexibles an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already
ya preparados. prepared.

Si el aparato es conectado permanentemente, la instalación If the apparatus is connected permanently, the electrical system
eléctrica del edificio debe incorporar un interruptor multipolar con of the building must incorporate a multipolar switch with a
separación de contacto de al menos 3mm en cada polo. separation of contact of at least 3mm in each pole.

Desconecte este aparato durante tormentas eléctricas, Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms, earthquakes or
terremotos o cuando no se vaya a emplear durante largos when unused for long periods of time.
periodos.
No emplace altavoces en proximidad a equipos sensibles a Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to
campos magnéticos, tales como monitores de televisión o magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage
material magnético de almacenamiento de datos. magnetic material.

El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse utilizando los herrajes The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and
de colgado recomendados y por personal cualificado. No by qualified personnel. Do not suspend the box from the
cuelgue la caja de las asas. handles.
Para las cajas con vaso para trípode, la altura máxima de For enclosures with tripod socket, maximum safety height from
seguridad desde el suelo a la base de la caja montada sobre floor to bottom of enclosure when mounting on a TRD-2 tripod
trípode modelo TRD-2 con pies a su máxima extensión es: with legs fully open:

avant 12A ------------->115 cm avant 12A ------------->115 cm

avant 15A ------------->105 cm avant 15A ------------->105 cm
No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de este No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
equipo. Cualquier operación de mantenimiento o reparación service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
debe ser realizada por personal cualificado. Es necesario el been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
servicio técnico cuando el equipo se haya dañado de alguna damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
forma, como que haya caído líquido o algún objeto en el interior apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
del aparato, haya sido expuesto a lluvia o humedad, no funcione does not operate normally or has been dropped.
correctamente, haya recibido un golpe o su cable de red esté
dañado.
Limpie con un paño seco. No use limpiadores con disolventes. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvent based
cleaners.
La reventa del producto sólo es posible incluyendo el manual de Reselling of the product is only possible if the user manual is
usuario. Cualquier cambio producido en el producto tiene que available. Any changes made to the product have to be
ser documentado por escrito y aprobado por el comprador en el documented in writing and passed on to the buyer in the event
momento de la reventa. of resale.

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GARANTÍA
Todos nuestros productos están garantizados por un periodo de 24
meses desde la fecha de compra.
Las garantías sólo serán válidas si son por un defecto de
fabricación y en ningún caso por un uso incorrecto del producto.
Las reparaciones en garantía pueden ser realizadas,
exclusivamente, por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia técnica
autorizado.
Otros cargos como portes y seguros, son a cargo del comprador
en todos los casos.
Para solicitar reparación en garantía es imprescindible que el
producto no haya sido previamente manipulado e incluir una
fotocopia de la factura de compra.

WARRANTY
All D.A.S. products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect
for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.
The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.
All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory
or any of its authorised service centers.
To claim a warranty repair, do not open or intend to repair the
product.
Return the damaged unit, at shippers risk and freight prepaid, to
the nearest service center with a copy of the purchase invoice.

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 DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

D.A.S. Audio, S.A.

C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España
(Spain).

Declara que serie avant:

Declares that avant series:
Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas:
Abide by essential objectives relating Directives:

l Directiva de Baja Tensión (Low Voltage Directive) 2006/95/CE

l Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagnética (EMC) 2004/108/CE

l Directiva RoHS 2002/95/CE

l Directiva RAEE (WEEE) 2002/96/CE

Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas:

In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:

l EN 60065:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic

apparatus. Safety requirements.

l EN 55103-1:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility.

Product family standard for audio, video, audio-
visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus
for professional use. Part 1:Emission.

l EN 55103-2:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility.

Product family standard for audio, video, audio-
visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus
for professional use. Part 2:Immunity.

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Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual
CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3

General information

AMPLIFIER DESCRIPTION 3

avant 12A amplifier

avant 15A & avant 215A amplifier
avant 18A amplifier
avant 118A amplifier
HEAT EMISSION 7

USE 8

Preliminary
ON / OFF
Overload indicators
Overheating
Equalisation
Low mains voltage

RIGGING 9

CONFIGURATIONS 10

TROUBLESHOOTING 12

BLOCK DIAGRAM 13

LINE DRAWINGS 14

SPECIFICATIONS 15

APPENDIX 16

Line connections: unbalanced and balanced

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INTRODUCTION

General information
Thank you for purchasing a D.A.S. product. This product represents more than 30 years of expertise in
transducer and enclosure design, achieving a series of systems that utilize the most advanced sound
reinforcement technology to deliver outstanding audio performance and maximum reliability.

This manual contains the required information to make the best use of the system you have purchased.
Please take the time to read it.

Our Web www.dasaudio.com contains further support information such as enclosure and system
drawings, data for modelling software, architectural specifications and specification sheets.

AMPLIFIER DESCRIPTION
avant 12A amplifier
1) INPUT :
1/4” Jack+XLR combined socket-type input

avant 12A
signal connector. This is a balanced connector just D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia)
like the LOOP THRU connector with the following MADE IN SPAIN

pin assignments: N1918

1 or S =GND (ground). RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

2 or T =(+) Non inverted input. 20080011 CAUTION

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
3 or R =(-) Inverted input. ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE
T5 A L 250V FUSE
MONITOR/
LEVEL MAIN MIC/LINE
2) LOOP THRU : 230V 2A 50Hz/60Hz
0
XLR-type output signal connector for
11 6 7
connecting several units together and sending LIMIT 8
them all the same signal. -oo +6
LOOP THRU
3) LIMIT : INPUT
10 3 SIGNAL
Red LED indicates amplifier saturation.
Amplifier limiter indicator lights.
4) SIGNAL : 4 ON

Green LED indicates signal presence. 9

5) ON :
5 2
Green LED indicates that the unit is ON (other 1
blue LED at the unit front indicates ON).
6) LEVEL :
Potentiometer for adjusting the unit level.
7) MONITOR/MAIN :
Button for switching between two types of
frequency response (see graphs). Press the button
to use the unit as a stage monitor.

140.0

dBSPL

130.0
Main
Monitor

120.0

110.0

100.0

90.0
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k

8) MIC/LINE :
Button for switching between microphone and line sensitivities. NEVER PRESS THIS BUTTON
WITHOUT FIRST REDUCING THE LEVEL OF THE UNIT TO AVOID EXTREMELY HIGH SPL.
9) FUSE :
Fuse holder. Use only the recommended fuse type and size.
10) AC INPUT :
Standard IEC-60320 mains connector. Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord.

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 avant 15A & avant 215A amplifier
1) INPUT :
1/4” Jack+XLR combined socket-type input signal connector. This is a balanced connector just like the
LOOP THRU connector with the following pin assignments:
1 or S =GND (ground).
2 or T =(+) Non inverted input.
3 or R =(-) Inverted input.
2) LOOP THRU :
XLR-type output signal connector for connecting several units together and sending them all the same
signal.
3) LIMIT :
Red LED indicates amplifier saturation. Amplifier limiter indicator lights.
4) SIGNAL :
Green LED indicates signal presence.
5) ON :
Green LED indicates that the unit is ON (other blue LED at the unit front indicates ON).
6) LEVEL :
Potentiometer for adjusting the unit level.
7) BOOST/FLAT :
Button for switching between two types of frequency response (see graphs). Press the button to use the
unit without subwoofer. Please note that the unit will therefore reach its limits sooner.

avant 15A
D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia)
MADE IN SPAIN

N1918
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

20080011 CAUTION
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE
T5 A L 250V FUSE
LEVEL BOOST/FLAT MIC/LINE
230V 2A 50Hz/60Hz
0

11 6 7
LIMIT 8
-oo +6
INPUT LOOP THRU
10 3 SIGNAL

4 ON

9
5 2
1
130.0

dBSPL

120.0

110.0

100.0 Boost
Flat

90.0

80.0
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k

8) MIC/LINE :
Button for switching between microphone and line sensitivities. NEVER PRESS THIS BUTTON
WITHOUT FIRST REDUCING THE LEVEL OF THE UNIT TO AVOID EXTREMELY HIGH SPL.
9) FUSE :
Fuse holder. Use only the recommended fuse type and size.
10) AC INPUT :
Standard IEC-60320 mains connector. Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord.

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 avant 18A amplifier
1) INPUT :
A and B, XLR-type input signal connectors. LOW-PASS INPUT SATELLITE
SUB LEVEL CROSSOVER SIGNAL OUTPUT
These are balanced connectors just like the A and

SIGNAL
100Hz

LIMIT
B, SATELLITE OUTPUT, connectors with the

ON
0º 180º

following pin assignments:

PHASE

THRU
HPF
MIN MAX 60Hz 160Hz
INPUT A INPUT B OUTPUT A OUTPUT B
1=GND (ground).
2=(+) Non inverted input.
3=(-) Inverted input. 6 7 8 3 4 5 1 2
2) SATELLITE OUTPUT : 12
A and B, XLR-type output signal connectors
for connecting several units together and sending
them all the same input signal or filtered signal (by
using THRU/HPF). CAUTION ATTENTION
3) LIMIT :
risk of electric shock danger d’electrocution
do not open ne pas ouvrir

Red LED indicates amplifier saturation.

CAUTION
HOT SURFACE,
AVOID CONTACT
ATTENTION
TEMPERATURE ELEVEE!
NE PAS TOUCHER! 13
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

Amplifier limiter indicator lights. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE GROUNDED

REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR CONNECTION
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
10
4) SIGNAL : ATENCIÓN: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS NO
EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD
ATENCIÓN: ESTE APARATO DEBE CONECTARSE A TIERRA
VEASE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONEXIÓN
NO EXISTEN PARTES AJUSTABLES POR EL USUARIO EN EL INTERIOR DEL EQUIPO

Green LED indicates signal presence. 9

5) ON : N1918 11 115/230V 50/60HZ 800W
T5AL 250V FOR 230V INPUT
POWER T9AL 250V FOR 115V INPUT

Blue LED indicates that the unit is ON. D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia) SPAIN

6) SUB LEVEL :
Potentiometer for adjusting the unit level.
7) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER :
Button for adjusting the upper cut-off frequency for the subwoofer unit. We recommend a cut-off
frequency of 100 Hz (see graphs for 60 Hz, 100 Hz and 160 Hz).

130.0

dBSPL

120.0
60 Hz
100 Hz
160 Hz

110.0

100.0

90.0

80.0
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k

8) PHASE :
Switch for inverting the phase of the unit.
9) FUSE :
Fuse holder. Only use the recommended fuse type and size.
10) AC INPUT :
Standard IEC-60320 mains connector. Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord.
11) POWER :
Mains power ON/OFF switch.
12) THRU/HPF :
‘SATELLITE OUTPUT’ selector to switch between full range signal or pass filter with cut-off frequency
of 100 Hz.
13) LINE SELECT :
Mains voltage selector (115V AC or 230 V AC). Before operating, verify the voltage selection.

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 avant 118A amplifier
14
avant 118A
D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia)
MADE IN SPAIN

1) INPUT : RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION
N1918 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

A and B, XLR-type input signal connectors.

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION

3
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
LIMIT ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE

These are balanced connectors just like the A and T12 A L 250V FUSE

B, SATELLITE OUTPUT, connectors with the 4 SIGNAL 20080011

following pin assignments: 5 ON

LEVEL LOW-PASS

1=GND (ground). 0 125Hz

2=(+) Non inverted input. 6 7

-oo +6 100Hz 160Hz
3=(-) Inverted input.
2) SATELLITE OUTPUT : 8 POLARITY PRESET
13
- + DEEP/LOUD
A and B, XLR-type output signal connectors OUTPUT A OUTPUT B

for connecting several units together and sending

them all the same input signal or filtered signal (by 2
using THRU/HPF). SATELLITE X-OVER
HPF/THRU
3) LIMIT : 12
INPUT A INPUT B
Red LED indicates amplifier saturation.
Amplifier limiter indicator lights.
4) SIGNAL : 1
Green LED indicates signal presence. AC INPUT AC OUTPUT
230V 3A 50Hz/60Hz MAX. 6 UNITS IN PARALLEL

5) ON :
Green LED indicates that the unit is ON. 10 11
6) SUB LEVEL : 9
Potentiometer for adjusting the unit level.

7) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER :
Button for adjusting the upper cut-off frequency for the subwoofer unit. We recommend a cut-off
frequency of 100 Hz (see graphs for 100 Hz and 160 Hz).

130.0

dBSPL

120.0

LOUD
110.0
100 Hz
160 Hz

100.0

90.0

80.0
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k

8) PHASE :
Switch for inverting the phase of the unit.
9) FUSE :
Fuse holder. Only use the recommended fuse type and size.
10) AC INPUT :
PowerCon NAC3FCA connector to turn the unit ON or OFF (inserted, rotated and locked for ON). Only
use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord.
11) AC OUTPUT :
PowerCon NAC3FCBA connector for AC loop thru allows up to 6 units at 230 V (see label of unit)).

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 12) THRU/HPF :
‘SATELLITE OUTPUT’ selector to switch between full range signal or pass filter with cut-off frequency
of 100 Hz.
13) PRESET DEEP/LOUD :
Button for switching between two types of frequency response, DEEP or LOUD (see graphs).

130.0

dBSPL

120.0

100 Hz
110.0
DEEP
LOUD

100.0

90.0

80.0
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k

14) Fan :
The unit is equipped with a fan to maintain the correct operating temperature.
Do not block or obstruct in any way the air entrance or exit while the equipment is in use.

HEAT EMISSION

Exit
of air

avant 118A
D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia)
MADE IN SPAIN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION
N1918 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION

AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
LIMIT ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE
T12 A L 250V FUSE

SIGNAL 20080011

Heatsink ON

LEVEL LOW-PASS
0 125Hz

-oo +6 100Hz 160Hz

POLARITY PRESET

- + DEEP/LOUD

OUTPUT A OUTPUT B

SATELLITE X-OVER
HPF/THRU

INPUT A INPUT B

AC INPUT AC OUTPUT
230V 3A 50Hz/60Hz MAX. 6 UNITS IN PARALLEL

Entrance
of air

The unit is equipped with fan and heatsink to maintain the correct operating temperature.
Keep grilles clean and dust-free.
Do not block or obstruct in any way the air entrance or exit while the equipment is in use.
Air circulates from the bottom to the top of the amplifier.

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 USE

Preliminary Overheating
This product should only be used in E1, E2, E3 This equipment does not normally overheat
or E4(*) environments, in accordance with standard during normal conditions of use. When overheating
EN55103-2 (Electromagnetic compatibility. Product occurs, the unit protects itself. You should then
family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and find out why and if necessary contact an
entertainment lighting control apparatus for authorised dealer for technical assistance.
professional use. Part 2: Immunity.) Normally it is enough just to let the unit cool
Do not cover the amplifier's radiator nor down after you have corrected the problem so that
obstruct its ventilation. the system functions properly again.
For consumption reasons, it is important not to
connect the equipment to the same line as the
lighting systems, thus avoiding interruptions or
sudden drops in lighting intensity.

Equalisation
ON / OFF The unit does not need extreme settings of
A sound system should be switched on equalisation to produce quality sound. Avoid high
sequentially. Switch on the self-powered units last levels of gain on the equalisers. Gain values above
in your sound system (switch on the subwoofer +3 dB on a console’s EQ are not recommended.
before the mid-high system). Switch on the sound
sources such as CD players or turntables, then the
mixer, then the processors, and finally the self-
powered unit. If you have several units, it is
recommended that you switch them on Low mains voltage
sequentially one at a time. If mains voltage falls below the shutdown
voltage for the unit, it will stop playing. When
Follow the inverse order when switching off, acceptable levels are regained, the unit will switch
turning self-powered units off before any other back on automatically.
element in the sound system.
The power supply allows the system to
Disconnect the device by removing the mains function using two voltage ranges: from 90V to
connector from the mains socket. The mains 128V, for 115V AC version, and from 180V to
connector and mains socket must always be freely 256V, for 230V AC version.
accessible and never covered or blocked in any
way. The mains cable can be detached from the Therefore the current consumed by the first
device by disconnecting the standard IEC-60320 range (90 to 128V) is double the second to
connector (except avant 118A). Always disconnect achieve the same acoustic power level.
the device by removing the mains connector from
the mains socket before detaching the mains cable
at the standard IEC-60320 connector (except avant 12A
Pink Noise
avant 118A). Mains 230 Vrms avant 15A avant 18A avant 118A
avant 215A
Max. Power 2A 1.7A 3.5A
The avant 118A uses a power cable equipped
with a Neutrik PowerCon NC3FCA connector. 1/3 Power 1.7A 1.5A 2.7A
Power can be daisy chained via the NC3FCB 1/8 Power 0.95A 1.25A 1.3A
output connector (see details on product label).
Idle 0.2A 0.2A 0.3A

IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the unit while

in use.

Ensure that the device is disconnected from (*)Note

the mains by observing that the ON LED is turned E1.- Residential.
off. Please note that the ON LED can stay on for E2.- Commercial and light industrial.
several seconds after the mains power has been E3.- Urban outdoors.
disconnected. E4.- Controlled EMC environment and the rural
outdoors environment.
Overload indicator
This device has an indicator (LIMIT LED) that
lights when the signal is excessive.
The indicator should not be lit continuously.
This distorts the signal (quickly fatiguing your ears)
and may damage the speakers. Therefore, it is
recommended that you never work with this LED
on; at most it should blink only occasionally.

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RIGGING

The goal is to the allow the user to become

familiar with the mechanical elements required to
fly the acoustic system, as well as the safety
measures to be taken during set-up and teardown.
Only experienced installers with adequate
knowledge of the equipment and local safety
regulations should fly speaker boxes. It is the
user's responsibility to ensure that the systems to
be flown (including flying accessories) comply with
state and local regulations.
Absolutely no risks should be taken with
regards to public safety. When flying enclosures
from ceiling support structures, extreme care
should be taken to assure the load bearing
capabilities of the structures so that the installation
is absolutely safe. Do not fly enclosures from
unsafe structures. Consult a certified professional if
needed. All flying accessories that are not supplied
by D.A.S. Audio are the user's responsibility. Use
at your own risk.

To access the two rigging points on the top

side of the enclosure, remove the rubber caps and
the allen-head screw beneath it. Also remove the
allen-head screw on the backside of the enclosure
to free a rigging point. Fix a M10 eyebolt in each
point. Note that each rigging point has 200 kg
(440 lb) working load limit. Then choose the slings
or chains of required load resistance and length,
bearing in mind that the length difference between
the front and back slings or chains will determine
the vertical orientation. Alternatively, the back
bottom eyebolt points can be used to provide
vertical orientation.

The ANL-5 set is an optional set of three M10

eyebolts and three carabiners.

Each ANL-5 eyebolt has a rated working load

of 200 kg. (440 lb). Each ANL-5 carabiner has a
working load of 330 kg (726 lb). If using other
hardware, make sure it is rated to handle the
required load.

When using eyebolts it is important to bear in

mind that the rated working load is only true for a
load applied in the plane of the eye, and is
significantly reduced for other angles. The drawing
illustrates the concept. The table shows the
variation of the working load as a function of the
load angle. In the case of the ANL-5 eyebolt, this
means that the 200 kg working load becomes 60
kg at 45 degrees. Do not use eyebolt flying if the 0 Degrees 30 Degrees 45 Degrees More than 45
load angle is higher than 45 degrees. Degrees

% Working 100% 65% 30% 25%

load

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 CONFIGURATIONS

Configuration 1

Basic configuration with two avant 12A satellite systems and one (or two) avant 18A subwoofers. This
is ideal for applications such as presentations, A/V, etc.

Configuration 2

Basic configuration with two avant 12A or avant 15A, two avant 118A subwoofers and two avant
12A used as stage monitors for use in small scale live events such as bands, DJ´s, etc.

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 Configuration 3

Minimum configuration using two avant 215A and two avant 118A subwoofers for portable PA in live
events, Dj’s, etc.

Configuration 4

Typical configuration using avant systems for live events.

Note: The avant 118A units should be paralleled using the SATELLITE OUTPUT in the ‘THRU’ position to
avoid filtering of the looped signal.

THRU THRU

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

No sound from the unit. The 1 – The signal source is sending no 1 – Check that the mixer or sound
SIGNAL LED does not light up. signal. source is sending signal to the UNIT.
2 – Defective cable. 2 – Check that the cable from the
sound source to the UNIT is
connected correctly. Replace the
cable if defective.
3 - The amplifier has overheated. 3 - Allow the unit to cool down for
some minutes and it will function
again. Check the main output level
of the mixer or channel gains since
the unit will have been functioning
with excessive levels.

Full power cannot be obtained. The The signal source does not have a If using a mixer, use the balanced
LIMIT LED never lights up. hot enough output. output if available. Use a
professional mixer with a hotter
output.

Sound is distorted. The LIMIT LED is The mixer or signal source is Turn mixer channel gains down.
not on, or only lights up occasionally. distorting. Check that none of your signal
sources are distorting.

Sound is distorted and very loud The system is overloaded and has Turn down the mixer's output.
and LIMIT LED lights up. reached maximum power.

Hum or buzz when a mixer is 1.– The console probably has un- 1.– Read the appendix of this
connected to the unit. balanced outputs. You may be using manual to make a correct un-
an incorrect un-balanced to balanced to balanced cable.
balanced cable.
2.– The mixer and the powered 2.– Connect the mixer and the unit
speaker are not plugged into the to the same mains outlet.
same mains outlet.
3.– The audio signal cable is too 3.– Use a cable that is as short as
long or too close to an AC cable possible and/or move the audio
signal cable away from mains
cables.
Hum or buzz when using lighting 1.– The audio signal cable is too 1.– Move the audio signal cable
controls in the same building. long or too close to the lighting away from lighting cables. Try to find
cable. out at what point the noise is leaking
into the system.
2.– On a sound system with three- 2.– Connect the sound system to a
phase AC, the lighting equipment different phase than the lights. You
and the UNIT are connected to the may need the help of an electrician.
same phase.
The ON LED does not light up when 1.– Bad or loose AC connection to 1.– Check your connections.
the mains connector is connected the UNIT or the mains outlet.
and the unit is switched to ON. 2 – Faulty AC cable. 2.– Check the cables, connectors
and AC power with a suitable mains
tester.
3 – Blown Fuse. 3.- Replace the blown fuse for
another of the same type and size.
4 - The mains voltage is out of 4.- If the multimeter determines that
range. the mains voltage is out the range,
you may need the assistance of an
electrician to find an appropriate
solution.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

Switching
Power MAIN
Supply
HF

HIGH
Switching
Input Power
Supply

LF
DSP LOW (x2 en avant 215A)

Loop thru Limit

Signal

ON

avant 12A, avant 15A & avant 215A

0º / 180º
Switching
Power MAIN
PHASE Supply
THRU or HPF

OUTPUT B
LINEAR PROCESSING

INPUT B

OUTPUT A

INPUT A
60 Hz - 160 Hz

LF

LOW

Limit

Signal

ON

avant 18A

Switching
Power MAIN
DEEP / LOUD Supply
THRU or HPF

OUTPUT B
LINEAR PROCESSING

INPUT B

OUTPUT A

INPUT A
100 Hz - 160 Hz

LF

PHASE LOW
180º
- + Limit

Signal

ON

avant 118A

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 LINE DRAWINGS

713

830
avant 12A

avant 15A
362
448

397

476
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS

1209
avant 215A

448
474

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS

540 600
630

840
avant 118A
avant 18A

650

655

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Model avant 12A avant 15A avant 215A avant 18A avant 118A
1
LF Power Amplifier 500 W (D) 500 W (D) 500 W (D) 750 W (D) 1250W (D)
1
HF Power Amplifier 100 W (D) 100 W (D) 100 W (D) --- ---

Input Type Balanced Line Balanced Line Balanced Line Balanced Line Balanced Line
Input Impedance Line: 20kohms Line: 20kohms Line: 20kohms Line: 20kohms Line: 20kohms
Mic: 20kohms Mic: 20kohms Mic: 20kohms
2
Sensitivity Line: 1.95V (+8 dBu) Line: 1.95V (+8 dBu) Line: 1.95V (+8 dBu) Line: 1.95V (+8dBu) Line: 1.95V (+8dBu)
Mic: 20 mV (-32 dBu) Mic: 20 mV (-32 dBu) Mic: 20 mV (-32dBu)
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 60 Hz - 20 kHz 45 Hz – 20 kHz 40 Hz – 20 kHz 35 Hz – 160 Hz Loud: 50 Hz - 142 Hz
(EQ main) (EQ flat) (EQ flat) (variable X-over) Deep: 45 Hz - 138 Hz
3
Maximum Peak SPL at 1 m 133 dB 133 dB 136 dB 133 dB 136 dB
HF Horn Coverage Angles (-6dB) 80º x 50º 80º x 50º 80º x 50º --- ---
(Rotatable) (Rotatable) (Rotatable)
Enclosure Material Plywood Plywood Plywood Plywood Plywood
Finish/Color Black paint Black paint
Black paint Black paint Black paint
Transducers/Replacement Parts LF: 12AV4/ GM 12P4 LF: 15AV4/ GM 15P4 LF: 15AV/ GM 15P LF: 18H/ GM 18G LF: 18LX/ GM 18LX
HF: M-50N/ GM M-50 HF: M-50N/ GM M-50 HF: M-50N/ GM M-50
Connectors INPUT Female XLR-Jack Female XLR-Jack Female XLR-Jack 2 x Female XLR 2 x Female XLR
LOOP THRU Male XLR Male XLR Male XLR 2 x Male XLR 2 x Male XLR
AC INPUT: PowerCon NAC 3FCA
AC INPUT Male IEC Male IEC Male IEC Male IEC AC OUTPUT: PowerCon NAC 3FCB

Dimensions (H x W x D) 71.3 x 36.2 x 39.7 cm 83 x 44.8 47.6 cm 121 x 44.8 x 47.6 cm 63 x 54 x 65 cm 84 x 60 x 65.5 cm
( 28 x 14.3 x 15.6 in) ( 32.7 x 17.6 x 18.7 in) ( 47.6 x 17.6 x 18.7 in) (24.8 x 21.3 x 25.6 in) (33 x 23.6 x 25.8 in)

Weight 22 kg (48 lb) 30 kg (66 lb) 44 kg (96.8 lb) 39 kg (85.8 lb) 55 kg (121 lb)
Accessories ANL-5 ANL-5 ANL-5 TRD-5 TRD-6
TRD-5 TRD-5
TRD-2 TRD-2

Notes: 1. Continuous power at driver impedance.

2. Level Control at maximum.
3. Measured maximum peak level.

D.A.S. Audio S.A. continuously strives to enhance its products through investigation and development. All specifications are subject to change without
prior warning.
Product specifications, detailed technical sheets, as well as information for the use of EASE and other modelling programs are available at
www.dasaudio.com .

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 APPENDIX: Line connections: unbalanced and balanced

There are two basic ways to transport an audio signal with microphone or line level:

Unbalanced line: Utilising a two conductor cable, it transports the signal as the voltage between them.
Electromagnetic interference can get added to the signal as undesired noise. Connectors that carry
unbalanced signals have two pins, such as RCA (Phono) and ¼” (6.35mm, often referred to as jack) mono. 3
pin connector such as XLR (Cannon) may also carry unbalanced signals if one of the pins is unused.

Balanced line: Utilising a three conductor cable, one of them acts as a shield against electromagnetic
noise and is the ground conductor. The other two have the same voltage with respect to the ground
conductor but with opposite signs. The noise that cannot be rejected by the shield affects both signal
conductors in the same way. At the device’s input the two signals get summed with opposite sign, so that
noise is cancelled out while the programme signal doubles in level. Most professional audio devices use
balanced inputs and outputs. Connectors that can carry balanced signal have three pins, such as XLR
(Cannon) and ¼” (6.35mm) stereo.

The graphs that follow show the recommended connection with different types of connectors to balanced
processor or amplifier inputs. The connectors on the left-hand side come from a signal source, and the ones
on the right hand side go to the inputs of the processor or amplifier. Note that on the unbalanced connectors
on the left-hand side, two terminals are joined inside the connector. If hum occurs with balanced to balanced
connections, try disconnecting the sleeve (ground) on the input connector. Note that the illustrations show
what should be connected to what, but that pin locations on an actual XLR connector are different. Also, pin
2 hot is assumed on XLR connectors.

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