EAW KF730 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
Eastern Acoustic Works One Main Street Whitinsville, MA01588 tel 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 fax 508 234 8251 www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: RD0093 (C) KF730 SPEC August 2003
KF730 Specifications group · S
FEATURES
Highest output to size ratio for small format line arrays
Large MF/HF horn and Phase Aligned™ LF drivers for
exceptional 110° horizontal pattern to 160 Hz
KF730 Wizard auto-designs flown arrays
Integral lightweight fly hardware of 6061-T6 structural aluminum
16 ohm inputs allow powering 8 KF730s with 2 amplifier channels
DESCRIPTION
The KF730 Series is a compact line array system that sets a
performance benchmark above similar systems. It delivers
3-way, KF Series performance in a flexible, easy-to-use system
that can deliver concert-level output in an exceptionally wide
range of venues. The KF730 is an excellent compact line array
solution for applications such as houses of worship, corporate
A/V, theatres, hotel ballrooms, and concert halls. The system is
also ideal for supplemental coverage for larger line arrays, such
as the KF760 Series. Such uses include audience side fill, stage
lip fill, delayed arrays for balconies, and stage/performer
coverage.
One large MF/HF horn fills the entire face of the enclosure,
better maintaining horizontal pattern control throughout the
MF/HF passband. The curved aperture MF loading slots
effectively move the MF acoustic origin further into the horn than
physical space permits. The side-mounted LF drivers provide a
forward-firing, figure eight type pattern. The drivers are spaced
so that the LF beamwidth matches the MF through crossover.
The KF730s are sized to truck-pack friendly dimensions. The
rigging system is fully compatible with the companion SB730
subwoofer.
3-WAY FULL-RANGE BI-AMP (passive MF/HF filter)
Performance is for a single KF730. Array performance is determined using the KF730 Wizard.
See TABULAR DATAnotes for details
CONFIGURATION
Subsystem
Transducer Loading
LF 2x 10 in cone Phase Aligned™
MF 2x 7 in cone Horn-loaded
HF 2x 1 in exit, 1.75 in voice Horn-loaded
coil neodymium
compression driver
Operating Mode
Amplifier Channels External Signal Processing
Bi-amp LF, MF/HF DSP w/2-way filters
PERFORMANCE
1
Operating Range 80 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth
Horz 110°
Vert 12°
Axial Sensitivity (whole space SPL)
MF/HF 105 dB 230 Hz to 20 kHz
LF 91 dB 80 Hz to 230 Hz
Peak Sensitivity (whole space SPL)
MF/HF 112 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
LF 92 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance (ohms)
Nominal Minimum
MF/HF 16 15.9 @ 680 Hz
LF 16 15.1 @ 250 Hz
Recommended High Pass Filter
High Pass =>80 Hz, 24 dB/octave
Accelerated Life Test
2
MF/HF 75 V 350 W @ 16 ohm
LF 106 V 700 W @ 16 ohm
Calculated Axial Output Limit (whole space SPL)
Average Peak
MF/HF 130 dB 136 dB
LF 119 dB 125 dB
ORDERING DATA
Description Part Number
KF730 line array loudspeaker 0006108
Optional Accessories
KF730/SB730 Fly-Bar 0006265
Fly-Bar Spare Connecting Pin - 2.5 inch 0006266
Spare Connecting Pin - 1.5 inch 0006122
KF730 Caster Pallet 0006385
1 To achieve specified performance, the listed external signal processing with EAW-provided settings is required.
2 For recommendations to select power amplifier size refer to : “HOW MUCH AMPLIFIER POWER DO I NEED?” on the EAW web site.