User Manual

Table of Contents
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 About This Manual — 1
1.3 Summary of StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker
Features — 2
1.3.1 Full-range Models (312AI, 315AI, and
328AI) — 2
1.3.2 18sAI Subwoofer — 2
1.3.3 SL Room Control — 3
1.4 What is in the Box — 4
2 Getting Started — 5
2.1 Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) — 5
2.2 Level Setting Procedure (18sAI) — 8
3 Hookup — 12
3.1 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls — 12
3.1.1 Full-Range Models: 312AI, 315AI,
and 328AI — 12
3.1.2 18sAI Subwoofer — 14
3.2 Onboard Performance Monitoring — 15
3.2.1 A Note About the Limiter — 16
3.3 Networking Connections and Controls — 16
3.4 Power — 17
3.5 Basic Hookup Diagram — 18
3.6 Typical Band Setup Diagram — 18
3.7 Typical Venue Setup Diagram — 19
3.8 Typical Corporate Conference
Setup Diagram — 19
4 System Configuration — 20
4.1 Recognizing Problem Rooms — 20
4.1.1 Vertical Coverage — 21
4.1.2 Wall and Corner Loading — 21
4.1.3 Maintain a High Direct-to-Reverberant
Ratio — 22
4.2 Delay Systems — 22
4.2.1 Delay Basics — 23
4.2.2 Sub Alignment — 24
4.2.3 Real-World Delay System Example — 26
4.2.4 System Configuration Suggestions — 26
4.2.5 Stereo System — 27
4.2.6 Mono Cluster with Down Fill — 27
4.2.7 LCR Systems — 28
4.2.8 Monitor Systems — 28
4.3 Rigging and Safety — 29
4.3.1 Safety is the Priority — 29
4.3.2 Ground Stacking — 30
4.3.3 Pole Mount — 30
4.3.4 Suspending the Loudspeaker — 31
4.3.4 Precautions — 32
5 Technical Information — 33
5.1 Specifications — 33
5.2 System Block Diagrams — 35
5.2.1 Full-range Models — 35
328AI — 35
312-315AI — 36
5.2.2 18sAI Subwoofer — 37
5.3 Mechanical Drawings — 38
5.3.1 StudioLive 312AI — 38
5.3.2 StudioLive 315AI — 38
5.3.3 StudioLive 328AI — 39
5.3.4 StudioLive 18sAI — 39
5.4 Optional Accessories — 40
6 Troubleshooting
and Warranty — 41
6.1 Support and Troubleshooting — 41
6.2 Warranty — 42