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OUTSIDER 318

The OUTSIDER318 speakers have been developed to offera sturdy and reliable solution for professionals, bands andorchestras who need a PA system which requires no instal-lation and a loud yet clear sound. No need for subwoofers,arrays of speakers, mounting on tripods and plugging lotsof cables to speakers all around the stage. OUTSIDER318requires only a few steps to let you play live: carry itaround with the bundled click-fast trolley, plug it and play!The Outsider 318 is a complete 3-way speaker, and avoidsthe combined use of subwoofers and front speakers, incor-porating our best 18" sub, a 12" midway and the brillianthorn+driver solution typical of any VERSE system. Thedigital amplifier has a 4000W power rating, controlled bya smart DSP processor.All the power and flexibility you need at ease: the OUT-SIDER318 comes equipped with a click-fast carrying sys-tem, DSP audio presets and the sturdiest build qualityever seen in a PA system loudspeaker.

DIGITAL AMPLIFIERSThe new digital technology totally changed the way a professional audio amplifier is de-veloped. No other way make possible to give great power and long term reliability.Remarkable heat reduction and outstanding weight decrease make digital amplifier, thatequip VERSE OUTSIDER, efficient, powerful and less heating. The output stages of theamplifiers typically run at 95% efficiency, dissipating only 5% of the input energy asheat.

To grant reliability and durability, VERSE amplifiers are provided with short-circuit protec-tion, thermal protection with fan-speed control, protection circuit to cancel direct currentcomponent, protection from ultrasonic components in input and output. The I.T.P (Intelli-gent Thermal Protect) is warranty of perfect-working and long-lasting speakers.

TOP QUALITY COMPONENTSTogether with high performance amplifiers, VERSE decided to put speakers conceivedspecifically to do their best with a so remarkable reserve of power.The woofer and midway are made with neodymium magnets that allow the highest forcefactor and excursion capability, and with ventilated voice coil gap for reduced powercompression. With such components it's easier to obtain huge excursions, "present" anddynamic bass, high acoustic pressure and mild weights.The ceramic drivers are provided with aluminium coil winding that increase the efficiencyin the high frequency range, extend the frequency response, achieve a better factor ofacceleration and a higher reliability.

DIGITAL PROCESSINGThe processing system included in every OUTSIDER loudspeaker is based on a perform-ing DSP processor. Sophisticated and innovative processing algorithms have been imple-mented to ensure total protection of all system components without sacrificing thedynamic of the sound source. Digital Limiters switch on when transducers safety condi-tions or maximum amplifier power are going to be exceeded, preventing the loudspeak-ers from being supplied with higher volume input signals. The processing unit also includes 3 equalizer presets.

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TRANSPORT�AND�INSTALLATIONThe OUTSIDER speakers can be easily moved with the click-fast transport system pro-vided. Once the speaker has been moved to the desired position place it stable on thefloor standing vertically. Now simply plug it to the mains and to the mixer.

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CONNECTIONSThe audio signal is routed to the OUTSIDER speakers through commonXLR cables coming from your live mixer.

Powercon connectors (a female connector is shown in the figure on theright) is used to provide AC current to the speakers in chain from a singlepower source. Never exceed maximum current limits for devices, equip-ment, cables, etc. The mains cable provided with your OUTSIDER318 can supply up to16A, hence it is possible to cascade up to 3 loudspeakers (including the one connected tothe mains).

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1. LEVEL: adjusts the incoming signal level.2. Status LEDs:- Prot.: indicates that the internal amplifier switched to protection mode due to a faultof the amplifier itself or of the connected speakers (please call the technical support)- Temp.: indicates that the internal amplifier switched to protection mode due toexcessive heating. Under these conditions a limiter is activated to steadily reduce thepower until the thermal balance is reached. Please reduce the input signal to allowto reach the normal load conditions.- Comp.: indicates activity of the compressor. If the signal passes over a safety thresh-old, the compressor guarantees a good quality playback without acoustic distortion,damping the appropriate signal frequencies. The system operates in total safety. If theLED is constantly On, there is an excess of signal. In this case, please reduce the in-coming signal level.- Sign.: flashes when signal is incoming.- ON: indicates that te speaker is powered on.

3. Preset LED-lighting switches: - 3dbB Hi-damp: preset that damps high frequencies by 3dB. Designed to be used in alarge ambience, in order to balance the sound at a long distance where the decay ofmid to low frequencies is higher.- 3dB Mid-damp: preset that damps mid frequencies by 3dB. Designed to boost lowand high frequencies, especially for these music genres like dance or house which re-quire a “louder” sound.- 3dB Lo-damp: preset that damps low frequencies by 3dB. Designed to balance thenatural reinforcement of low frequencies occurring when the speaker is placed in cor-ners or side by side to other speakers of the same kind.

4. Input: XLR input for line signal.5. Link: sends on output the same signal coming from INPUT connector. This allows thecascade connection of different devices to the same sound source.

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USAGE�SUGGESTIONSThe acoustic characteristics of the room/environment in which a sound system is usedhave sometimes very significant effects on the overall sound produced.Thanks to its special technical features (such as the optimal width of its dispersionrange), with VERSE speakers some of the most common problems can be reduced or pre-vented.However, some factors should be borne in mind as they may help to optimise its per-formance.

— Do not place speakers in the corners of a room or in recesses (e.g. niches), since thiscauses an increase in the low frequencies, producing sounds which are redundant orblurred.

— Do not place speakers against a wall, as this also causes an increase in the low fre-quencies, although less pronounced than that produced in a corner or niche.N.B.: on the other hand, this phenomenon may sometimes be used to advantage toreinforce the low range, but it must be employed carefully and in a controlled way.

— Do not place speakers straight on a stage, a floating floor or any other support withcavities, as this tends to trigger resonances that alter and interfere with the overallsound.N.B.: solid supports should always be used.

— Remember that high frequencies have a high level of directivity and a much higher ab-sorption coefficient than low frequencies. Therefore, to guarantee that the signalreaches the listener in an intelligible form, position speakers so that they are in a di-rect line with the audience (clearly visible) about ½ metre / 1 metre above the audi-ence’s heads.

— In buildings with a lot of reverberation (places of worship, gymnasiums, etc.) first of allkeep the sound reflections down using materials which absorb sound (carpets, cur-tains, special panels, etc.). If this is not possible or is not sufficient, do not simply turnup the volume, because this will also increase the volume of the reflected sound, andmay make the situation even worse. The best solution is to use more speakers, placedaround the room and closer to the audience (e.g. front+back; front+sides;front+sides+back).

6. POWER AC-OUT: easily connects another VERSE speaker to the mains. Do not exceedcurrent limits. The mains cable provided with your OUTSIDER318 can supply up to16A, hence it is possible to cascade up to 3 loudspeakers (including the one connectedto the mains).

7. POWER: Switches the power on/off.8. MAINS IN: connects to the mains.

TECHNICAL�SPECIFICATIONSACOUSTIC

Low woofer 18" diameter, neodymium ring magnet, 4.5" voice coilMid low freq. driver 12" diameter, neodymium magnet, 3" voice coilHigh compression driver 1" throat, 1.7" aluminium VC, ceramic magnetHorn 100° x 60°

ELECTRICALPower (RMS @ 1% THD) Low ch. 2400 W (peak 3600 W)Power (RMS @ 1% THD) Mid ch. 700 W (peak 1300 W)Power (RMS @ 1% THD) High ch. 200 W (peak 370 W) Damping Factor > 1000 (1 kHz and below)Frequency Response 32 Hz-18 kHzInput Sensitivity 0dBuMax SPL (calculated) 136 dB (average) (*), 139 dB (peak)Nominal Impedance input bal 15 kOhmOperation Voltage 85 - 268 V

Protection Circuitsinput limiter,subsonic filter, under & over voltage protection, intelligentmains fuse protection (**), powerstage overload protection, temperatureprotection of transformers and heat-sinks, PTC driver protection

Connections Powercon ac input, Powercon ac out, fem. Xlr input, male Xlr linkPreamplifier DSP based, 24 bit convertion, 48 kHz samplingCross-overs 140 Hz, 1900 Hz

MECHANICALCabinet 21 mm (front) and 18 mm (other sides) laminated birch plywood with

black scratch resistant paint finishProtection metal grid and foamDimensions (HxWxD) 1150 x 515 x 540 mmWeight 76.5 kg (with dolly), 66.5 kg (without dolly)Flying System 12 x M10Accessories removable rear dolly with casters

CONTROL PANELControl Knobs ● Gain -Inf to 0 dB, ●Power ac SwitchControl Switches Ambient adjustmentLEDs ●Power On, ●Signal On, ●Limiter, ●Temperature, ●Protection

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(**) It means if the internal fuse for some reason should be in danger of blowing, the amp modules willlimit the power slightly to protect it. It is in fact an RMS protecton of the Switching Mode Power Supply

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