Samson RSX110 Manuel utilisateur

OWNER'S MANUAL

RSX PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKERS

RSX112 RSX118S RSX115 RSX215RSX110

v2.2

Samson Technologies Corp.

45 Gilpin Avenue

Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816

Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)

Fax: 631-784-2201

www.samsontech.com

Speakon® is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG

Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or mois-

ture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable

parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The lightning flash with an arrow-

head symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of unin-

sulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Please heed all safety warnings.

4. Follow manufacturers instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. When the

provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso-

lete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs, conve-

nience receptacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit.

11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been

damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, or if liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Basic Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using Speaker Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Floor Monitor Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Configuring the RSX118S Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using an External Crossover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Permanent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5RSX Passive Loudspeakers

Thank you for purchasing a Samson RSX series passive loudspeaker. The RSX series are high

performance loudspeakers designed for portable, front of house, and fixed installation sound

reinforcement applications.

Consisting of four two-way loudspeakers, 10" RSX110, 12" RSX112, 15" RSX115, and dual

15" RSX215, as well as the RSX118S 18" subwoofer, the RSX series features models perfectly

suited for whatever performance requirements you have. The speakers are designed to handle

high output power while producing a smooth, precise sound. For prolonged durability and max-

imum protection against wear and tear, the RSX speakers feature plywood cabinet construction

finished with a durable black textured paint, and black powder-coated perforated steel grille

backed with black cloth. The loudspeaker is furnished with twelve M10x30 fly-points for appli-

cations that require permanent installation.

As fixed sound reinforcement or as a durable, great-sounding road PA, the RSX loudspeaker

is ideal for sound professionals and performers looking for serious output and precision sound

quality from a PA speaker system.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the RSX loudspeaker,

instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. If your loudspeaker was purchased

in the United States, you’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—don’t forget to fill it out and

mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so that we can send you updated

information about this and other Samson products, in the future. Also, be sure to check out our

website (www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.

We recommend that you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your sales

receipt.

Serial number: ________________________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________________________

Dealer name: __________________________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your RSX loudspeaker will operate trouble-free for many

years. Should your loudspeaker ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must

be obtained before shipping the loudspeaker to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not

be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number

prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return

the unit in its original carton. If your RSX series loudspeaker was purchased outside of the

United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.

Introduction

The RSX series passive speakers are perfectly suited for portable and permanent sound rein-

forcement applications. Here are some of their main features:

RSX110 (10" Two-way passive loudspeaker system)

• 200 watts AES / 800 watts peak power handling

• 10" (254 mm) Celestion low-frequency driver with 2" (50 mm) voice coil

• 1" (25 mm) Celestion PEPT high performance compression driver

• 60° x 90° horn with 1" exit for a controlled, consistent sound

• 2 x Speakon® and ¼” phone parallel speaker jacks

• Standard speaker stand pole socket for tripod mounting

• Twelve M10 (10 mm) fly points

• 60° monitor angle

• Plywood construction with durable black textured paint finish

RSX112 (12" Two-way passive loudspeaker system)

• 300 watts AES / 1200 watts peak power handling

• 12" (304 mm) Celestion low-frequency driver with 2.5" (64 mm) voice coil

• 1.75" (44 mm) Celestion PEPT high performance compression driver

• 60° x 90° horn with 1" exit for a controlled, consistent sound

• 2 x Speakon® and ¼” phone parallel speaker jacks

• Standard speaker stand pole socket for tripod mounting

• Twelve M10 (10 mm) fly points

• 60° monitor angle

• Plywood construction with durable black textured paint finish

RSX115 (15" Two-way passive loudspeaker system)

• 600 watts AES / 2400 watts peak power handling

• 15" (380 mm) low-frequency driver with 3" (76 mm) voice coil

• 1.75" (44 mm) Celestion PEPT high performance compression driver

• 60° x 90° horn with 1" exit for a controlled, consistent sound

• 2 x Speakon® and ¼” phone parallel speaker jacks

• Standard speaker stand pole socket for tripod mounting

• Twelve M10 (10 mm) fly points

• Trapezoidal, plywood construction with durable black textured paint finish

Key Features

RSX110

RSX112

RSX115

RSX215

RSX118S

RSX110

RSX112

RSX115

RSX215

RSX118S

RSX110

RSX112

RSX115

RSX215

RSX118S

7RSX Passive Loudspeakers

Key Features

RSX215 (Dual 15" Two-way passive loudspeaker system)

• 1200 watts AES / 4800 watts peak power handling

• Dual 15" (380 mm) low-frequency drivers with 3" (76 mm) voice coils

• 1.75" (44 mm) Celestion PEPT high performance compression driver

• 60° x 90° horn with 1" exit for a controlled, consistent sound

• 2 x Speakon® and ¼” phone parallel speaker jacks

• Twelve M10 (10 mm) fly points

• Trapezoidal, plywood construction with durable black textured paint finish

RSX118S (18" Passive Subwoofer)

• 500 watts AES / 2000 watts peak power handling

• 18" (380 mm) low-frequency woofer with 3" (76 mm) voice coil

• 2 x Speakon® parallel speaker jacks

• 96dB SPL sensitivity

• Pole-mount receptacle to stack satellite loudspeakers

• Plywood construction with durable black textured paint finish

RSX110

RSX112

RSX115

RSX215

RSX118S

RSX110

RSX112

RSX115

RSX215

RSX118S

Input Connections

The RSX jack plates feature parallel speaker connectors. This enables you to directly connect an

extension cabinet to an RSX speaker.

Only use one ¼" or Speakon® connector as an input connector from an amplifier. Typically,

you will only connect a single extension cabinet to an RSX cabinet, but it is possible to daisy-

chain multiple cabinets. When wiring multiple cabinets in parallel, attention must be paid to

the overall impedance of the loudspeaker system, and the minimum load impedance of the

amplifier. Please see the chart below for typical impedance calculations for multiple speaker

arrangements.

Typical Impedance Calculations

16Ω + 16Ω = 8Ω

8Ω + 16Ω = 5.3Ω

8Ω + 8Ω = 4Ω

8Ω + 16Ω + 16Ω = 4Ω

16Ω + 16Ω + 16Ω + 16Ω = 4Ω

4Ω + 8Ω = 2.7Ω

4Ω + 4Ω = 2Ω

It is recommended, especially for installation applications, to use Speakon® style connectors

because they lock into jacks providing a secure connection, are able to handle high current, and

the contacts do not cause a momentary short when connecting to an amplifier or speaker cabi-

net.

INPUT

OUTPUT

When speakers are connected in parallel, the impedance is reduced. The formula to calculate

the total impedance of your speaker system is:

1/Rt= 1/R1+ 1/R2+ 1/R3+ … 1/Rn

where “R” is the impedance of a speaker cabinet.

If all speakers have the same impedance, the total impedance will be equal to the impedance of

a single speaker divided by the total number of speakers. For example, if you have two 4 Ohm

speakers connected in parallel, the total impedance is 4 divided by 2, or 2 Ohms. You must

be careful when connecting speakers in parallel to an amplifier. The impedance can quickly

fall below safe levels. This is especially true when connecting speakers in parallel to a bridged

amplifier.

9RSX Passive Loudspeakers

Basic Set Up

The RSX loudspeakers are passive cabinets, which means that they need to be connected to a

power amplifier to reproduce an audio signal. Each speaker cabinet features parallel connectors

which enable each cabinet to be daisy chained to an additional loudspeaker. When connecting

multiple speakers to a power amplifier or powered mixer, you must pay attention to the mini-

mum load impedance of the amplifier. Most amplifiers can safely provide power to loudspeakers

with a minimum load impedance of 8 or 4 ohms. The RSX loudspeakers are rated at 8 ohms.

This means if two RSX cabinets are wired in parallel, the nominal impedance of the speaker

system will be 4 ohms.

Right Output

Mono/Sub Output

Left Output

115V 60Hz, 1900W

SX 1800

400W

600W

1+ 1-

1+ 2+

2+ 2-

1+ 1-

E251753

23FY

115V 60Hz, 1900W

SX 1800

400W

600W

1+ 1-

1+ 2+

2+ 2-

1+ 1-

E251753

23FY

Using Speaker Stands

The RSX110, RSX112, and RSX115 feature standard 13∕8" pole mount receptacles, which

enable the speaker to be mounted on a standard tripod stand or subwoofer satellite pole. For

best results, raise the speakers above the heads of the listening audience.

When mounting a speaker onto any stand, always ensure that the stand is on a flat, level sur-

face, with the legs fully extended. Be sure to check that the maximum load weight for the

stands is greater than the weight of the RSX loudspeaker. Never use a stand with a maximum

load weight lower than the speaker. Do not attempt to mount more than one speaker on a stand

at one time. The RSX loudspeakers are heavy. It is recommended that a second person to help

place the cabinet on a stand.

When the speaker is placed on a stand, always check the integrity and center of gravity of the

system. If the speaker can be tipped easily, or the pole is swaying, it is recommended that you

lower the height of the stand. Position the stand and route cables so that the performers and

the audience cannot tip over or trip on the system.

Mounted on a tripod stand Mounted on a subwoofer

satellite pole

Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants

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