Cromo Series

Club Series

Cromo

MANUALE D USO - Sezione 1

USER MANUAL - Section 1
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG - Abschnitt 1
CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES - Section 1

Made in China COD. 420120173A

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 Series CROMO + e CROMO club
DESCRIPTION
English The “CROMO +” and “CROMO club” series speakers use multichannel digital power
amplifiers of last generation DIGIPACK .
These highly efficient amplifiers provide high power with limited weight and dimension.
Thanks to the low power dissipated, the cooling of the amplifier module does not require a
fan.
The digital preamplifier with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) controls the audio crossover
of the acoustic components, the frequency response, the limiter, and the phase
alignment.
The correct switch on of the amplifier is guaranteed by an initialization procedure; during
this test stage the LEDs (“LIMITER” and “READY”), located on the amplifier module,stay
on together for approx. 2 sec.
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At the end of the switch on procedure, on the amplifier module, the “READY” green LED
flashes slowly, when there is signal absence.
During normal operation the "READY” green LED serves as Vu-meter monitoring the audio
level riproduced.
The "LIMITER" red LED lights up to indicate that the internal limiter circuit has tripped to
prevent amplifier distortion and protects the speakers against overloads.

CROMO 8 +
The CROMO 8 + bi-amped active speaker is equipped
with digital amplifier delivering 300W power.
The 2-way bi-amplified speaker is equipped with 8”
woofer (1,5” voice coil) and 1” Neodymium driver (1” voice
coil) loaded with 90°/70°x60° asymmetric horn.
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The speaker is made of plastic material, and is provided

with a top handle, rubber coated , which eases
transportation.
In the bottom of the box there is a standard pole mount cup
(D36mm).
The speaker has been designed to be used also as stage
monitor (45° angled).

CROMO 8+ REFLEX HOLES HANDLE

AMPLIFIER

DRIVER

PLANE 45° PLANE 45°

WOOFER

Æ 36mm PEDESTAL/
7 REFLEX HOLES
BRACKET HOUSING

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 CROMO 10 +
The CROMO 10+ bi-amped active speaker is equipped

English
with digital amplifier delivering 400W power.
The 2-way bi-amplified speaker is equipped with 10”
woofer (1,5” voice coil) and 1” Neodymium driver (1” voice
coil) loaded with 90°/70°x60°asymmetric horn.
The speaker is made of plastic material, and is provided
with a top handle, rubber coated , which eases
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transportation.
In the bottom of the box there is a standard pole mount cup
(D36mm).
The speaker has been designed to be used also as stage
monitor (45° angled).

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CROMO 10 +
REFLEX HOLES HANDLE

AMPLIFIER
DRIVER

PLANE 45° PLANE 45°

WOOFER

REFLEX HOLES O 36mm PEDESTAL/

BRACKET HOUSING

CROMO 12+
The CROMO 12 + bi-amped active speaker is equipped
with digital amplifier delivering 600W power.
The 2-way bi-amplified speaker is equipped with 12”
woofer (2” voice coil) and 1” compression driver (1.5”
voice coil) loaded with 90°/70°x60°asymmetric horn.
The speaker is made of plastic material, and is provided
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with a top handle, rubber coated , which eases

transportation.
In the bottom of the box there is a standard pole mount
cup (D36mm).
The speaker has been designed to be used also as stage
monitor (45° angled).

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 CROMO 15+
The CROMO 15+ bi-amped active speaker is equipped
English with digital amplifier delivering 600W power.
The 2-way bi-amplified speaker is equipped with 15”
woofer (2” voice coil) and 1” compression driver (1.5”
voice coil) loaded with 90°/70°x60°asymmetric horn.
The speaker is made of plastic material, and is provided Cromo

with a top handle, rubber coated , which eases

transportation.
In the bottom of the box there is a standard pole mount
cup (D36mm).
The speaker has been designed to be used also as stage
monitor (45° angled).
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CROMO 12 club
I The CROMO 12 club bi-amped active speaker is
equipped with digital amplifier delivering 400W power.
The 2-way bi-amplified speaker is equipped with 12”
woofer (2” voice coil) and 1” Neodymium driver (voice coil
1”) loaded with 90°/70°x60°asymmetric horn.
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The speaker is made of plastic material, and is provided

with a top handle, rubber coated , which eases
transportation.
In the bottom of the box there is a standard pole mount
cup (D36mm).
The speaker has been designed to be used also as stage
monitor (45° angled).

CROMO 12+ CROMO 15+ CROMO 12 club

REFLEX HOLES HANDLE
AMPLIFIER

DRIVER

PLANE 45° PLANE 45°

WOOFER

9 REFLEX HOLES
O 36mm PEDESTAL/
BRACKET HOUSING

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 COMMANDS AND FUNCTIONS

English
AMPLIFIER PANEL (Ref. page 25)
1) “ Inputs” CONNECTORS
These balanced inputs can be used to connect balanced or unbalanced
microphones or audio sources at line level (0dB) (eg. preamplifier, mixer, recorder,
CD player, musical instrument, ...).
The balanced connector is connected in parallel and can be used to send the audio
signal to other amplified speakers, recorders or supplementary amplifiers.
2) “Limiter” INDICATOR LIGHT
This indicator shows red to indicate that the internal limiter circuit has tripped.
This prevents amplifier distortion and protects the speakers against overloads.
3) “Ready” INDICATOR LIGHT
The “READY” indicator light comes on green to indicate that the amplifier is switched

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on and it is working properly. During normal operation the LED serves as Vu-meter
monitoring the audio level riproduced.
4) “VOLUME” CONTROL
The knob regulates the speaker´s volume.
This control does not affect the output “LINK” levels.
5) “Sensitivity” SWITCH
Position the switch in LINE to use a line level source (0 dB) or MIC to use a
microphone.
6) POWER SWITCH “POWER”
This switch can be used to switch the speaker on and off.
7) FUSE CARRIER “FUSE”
Mains fuse housing. Replace only with identical value!
8) POWER CABLE SOCKET “MAINS”
Used for connecting the power cable supplied.

PROTECTIONS
Front Grille
The speakers’s components in the box are protected by 1.0mm metal steel grille.
Cooling
Thermal control is provided by the internal DSP, by means of one sensor, controls the
temperature of the amplifier, avoiding overheating by limiting the overall volume.
In case of overheating (> 90°C) the volume decreases proportionally to the temperature
increase, making the change unnoticeable.
The correct volume and all the functions are automatically restored when standard
operating temperatures are reached.

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 LOUDSPEAKER INSTALLATION
WARNING
English Make sure that the loudspeaker is securely installed in a stable position to avoid any
injuries or damages to persons, animals or property.

For safety reasons do not place one loudspeaker on top of another without proper fastening
systems. Before suspending the loudspeaker check all the components for damages,
deformations, missing or damaged parts that may compromise safety during installation.
If you use the loudspeakers outdoors avoid places that are exposed to bad weather.
The loudspeaker has the following mounting options:
- bookshelf (Fig. 1 page 32)
- floor (monitor) (Fig.2 page 32)
- on speaker stands .
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WARNING
Never use the handles to suspend the speaker!
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EMI CLASSIFICATION
According to the standards EN 55103 this equipment is designed and suitable to operate in E3
(or lower E2, E1) Electromagnetic environments.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

CROMO 8+ CROMO 10+ CROMO 12 club CROMO 12+ CROMO 15+

Amp and processor
Power supply: Toroidal Transformer Toroidal Transformer Toroidal Transformer Toroidal Transformer Toroidal Transformer
Pre-Amp: 24bit 48KHz DSP 24bit 48KHz DSP 24bit 48KHz DSP 24bit 48KHz DSP 24bit 48KHz DSP
Amplifier: Digital (Class-D) Digital (Class-D) Digital (Class-D) Digital (Class-D) Digital (Class-D)
Power: 300 W 400 W 400 W 600 W 600 W
Cooling: Convection, fan-free Convection, fan-free Convection, fan-free Convection, fan-free Convection, fan-free
Limiter: Peak, RMS, Thermal Peak,RMS, Thermal Peak,RMS, Thermal Peak, RMS, Thermal Peak, RMS, Thermal
X-over frequency: 2100 Hz, 24 dB/oct 2000 Hz, 24 dB/oct. 2000 Hz, 24 dB/oct. 1900 Hz, 24 dB/ oct. 1900 Hz, 24 dB/ oct.

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Audio Data
Frequency response -10 dB: 68 Hz - 20 kHz 65 Hz - 20 kHz 60 Hz - 20 kHz 55 Hz - 20 kHz 47 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency response +-3 dB: 80 Hz - 19 kHz 70 Hz - 19 kHz 65 Hz - 19 kHz 60 Hz - 19 kHz 52 Hz - 19 kHz
Max SPL: 118 dB 121 dB 123 dB 126,5 dB 128 dB
Bass/midrange woofer: 1x8“ Ceramic -1,5“ voice coil 1x10“ Ceramic -1,5“ voice coil 1x12“Cearamic -2“ voice coil 1x12“Cearamic -2“ voice coil 1x15“Cearamic -2“ voice coil
High frequency driver: 1x1“ compression driver 1x1“ compression driver 1x1“ compression driver 1x1“ compression driver 1x1“ compression driver
1“ voice coil Neodymium 1“ voice coil Neodymium 1“ voice coil Neodymium 1,5“ voice coil 1,5“ voice coil
Horn coverage: 90°/70° x 60° 90°/70° x 60° 90°/70° x 60° 90°/70° x 60° 90°/70° x 60°
Input section
Signal input/link: XLR fem. Balanced XLR fem. Balanced XLR fem. Balanced XLR fem. Balanced XLR fem. Balanced
6,3mm JACK balanced 6,3mm JACK balanced 6,3mm JACK balanced 6,3mm JACK balanced 6,3mm JACK balanced
Input sensitivity: -40dBu/0dBu (Mic/Line) -40dBu/0dBu (Mic/Line) -40dBu/0dBu (Mic/Line) -40dBu/0dBu (Mic/Line) -40dBu/0dBu (Mic/Line)
Mains: IEC, VDE IEC, VDE IEC, VDE IEC, VDE IEC, VDE
Inrush current: 5,9 A 8,8 A 8,8 A 12,1 A 12,1 A
Hardware
Pole mount: 36 mm 36 mm 36mm 36mm 36mm
Handles (rubber): one on top (with rubber) one on top (with rubber) one on top (with rubber) one on top (with rubber) one on top (with rubber)
Monitor use angles: 45° both sides 45° both sides 45° both sides 45° both sides 45° both sides
Grille: 1mm Metal 1 mm Metal 1 mm Metal 1 mm Metal 1 mm Metal
Dimensions (W x H x D): 270 x 435 x 252mm 320 x 508 x 297mm 402 x 615 x 356mm 402 x 615 x 356mm 475 x 726 x 423mm
Weight: 7,8 kg 12 kg 17,7 kg 18,5 kg 22,9 kg
Optional accessories: gig bag gig bag gig bag gig bag gig bag

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 AMPLIFICATORE - AMPLIFIER
VERSTÄRKER - AMPLIFICATEURS

2
PUSH
LIMITER VOLUME
3
1 READY 0 MAX
4
NPUTS
SENSITIVITY

LINE
0dB
MIC
-40dB
5

“CAUTION”
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
“AVIS”
RISQUE DE CHOCH ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
Made in China

CROMO
220-240V~ 50-60Hz
110-120V~ 50-60Hz

Digital Power

POWER FUSE MAINS

6
0
I

7
8

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 SCHEMA A BLOCCHI - BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCKSCHALTBILD - SCHEMAS FONCTIONNELS

CROMO 8 +
AMPLFIER CROMO 300W
MAINS POWER
FUSE SWITCH
L
INTERNAL
N POWER
SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

SENSITIVITY
DIGIPACK DRIVER
INPUTS
Class D

DSP
Digital Signal Processing
VOLUME WOOFER 8”

Class D

LIMITER READY

CROMO 10 +
AMPLFIER CROMO 400W
MAINS POWER
FUSE SWITCH
L
INTERNAL
N POWER
SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

SENSITIVITY
DIGIPACK DRIVER
INPUTS
Class D

DSP
Digital Signal Processing
VOLUME WOOFER 10”

Class D

LIMITER READY

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 CROMO 12 +
AMPLIFIER CROMO 600W
MAINS POWER
FUSE SWITCH
L
INTERNAL
N POWER
SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

DIGIPACK

Class D DRIVER

SENSITIVITY
INPUTS
Class D
DSP
Digital Signal Processing WOOFER 12”
VOLUME
Class D

Class D

LIMITER READY

CROMO 15 +
AMPLIFIER CROMO 600W
MAINS POWER
FUSE SWITCH
L
INTERNAL
N POWER
SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

DIGIPACK

Class D DRIVER

SENSITIVITY
INPUTS
Class D

DSP
Digital Signal Processing
VOLUME WOOFER 15”
Class D

Class D

LIMITER READY

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 CROMO 12 club
AMPLFIER CROMO 400W
MAINS POWER
FUSE SWITCH
L
INTERNAL
N POWER
SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

SENSITIVITY
DIGIPACK DRIVER
INPUTS
Class D

DSP
Digital Signal Processing
VOLUME WOOFER 12”

Class D

LIMITER READY

ANGOLO DI COPERTURA TROMBA / HORN COVERAGE ANGLE

HOCHTONHORN ABSTRAHLWINKEL / ANGLE DE COUVERTURE COTE

70°

60°
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70°

90°
90°

Long throw

Near field

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 DIMENSIONI / DIMENSIONS
ABMESSUNGEN / DIMENSIONS

CROMO 8 + CROMO 10 +

Cromo

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508 mm

Cromo
435 mm

Cromo

320 mm 297 mm
270 mm 252 mm

45° 45°

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 DIMENSIONI / DIMENSIONS
ABMESSUNGEN / DIMENSIONS

CROMO 12 +
CROMO 12 club

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615 mm

Cromo

402 mm 356 mm

45°

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 DIMENSIONI / DIMENSIONS
ABMESSUNGEN / DIMENSIONS

CROMO 15+

Cromo
726mm

Cromo

475 mm 423 mm

45°

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 COLLEGAMENTI - CONNECTIONS - ANSCHLÜSSE - BRANCHEMENTS

Funzionamento sbilanciato con Funzionamento bilanciato con

connettore jack 1/4” (6,3mm) connettore jack 1/4” (6,3mm)
Unbalanced use of stereo 1/4” jack plug Balanced use of stereo 1/4” jack plug
Punta = Segnale Punta = Positivo/Caldo/Fase +VE
Tip = Signal Tip = Positive/Hot/+VE Phase
Gambo=Schemo/Massa/Terra Anello = Negativo/Freddo/Fase -VE
Sleeve=Screen/Ground/Earth Ring=Negative/Cold/-VE Phase
Gambo=Schemo/Massa/Terra
Sleeve=Screen/Ground/Earth

Punta Gambo
Tip Sleeve Punta Anello Gambo
Tip Ring Sleeve

Funzionamento sbilanciato con Funzionamento bilanciato con

connettore XLR connettore XLR
Unbalanced use with XLR connectors Balanced use with XLR connectors
Pin 2 = Positivo/Caldo/Fase +VE
Pin 2 = Positivo/Caldo/Fase +VE
Pin 2 = Positive/Hot/+VE Phase Pin 2 = Positive/Hot/+VE Phase
2
2
3
3
1
1
Ingresso Ingresso
XLR - maschio Pin 1 =Schermo/Terra/Massa
XLR - maschio Pin 1 =Schermo/Terra/Massa
Pin 1 =Screen/Ground/Earth Pin 1 =Screen/Ground/Earth
Input Input
XLR - male Pin 3 = Connesso al Pin 1 XLR - male Pin 3 =Negativo/Freddo/Fase -VE
Pin 3 = Link to Pin 1 Pin 3 =Negative/Cold/-VE Phase

UTILIZZO IN APPOGGIO - SUPPORTED USE

ANWENDUNG - UTILISATION EN APPUI

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Fig. 1
Abb.1

UTILIZZO A PAVIMENTO (MONITOR) - FLOOR USES (MONITOR)

VERWENDUNG AUF DEM BODEN (MONITOR) - UTILISATION AU SOL (ÉCRAN)
Cro
mo

Fig. 2
Abb.2 32

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