EAW Loudspeaker's Signal Connections, E u t r i k N L a n d C a n n o n a P C o n n e c t o r s

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Section 8 Signal Connections

CAUTION: In spite of the listings below, check the input panel labeling to verify proper connections because of possible design differences or production changes.

8 . 1 A u d i o I n p u t C o n n e c t o r s - U n p o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s

8 . 1 . 1 N e u t r i k ® N L a n d C a n n o n A P ® C o n n e c t o r s

The input connector on the loudspeaker will be one of following types with the pin connections as listed.

NL4

 

 

NL4

 

NL4

 

NL4/AP4

 

Full Range:

 

Bi-amplified:

Single-amplified Subwoofers

Dual-amplifier Subwoofers

Pin 1-

Negative

 

Pin 1-

LF or LF/MF negative

Pin 1-

Driver negative

Pin 1-/1

 

Driver 1 negative

Pin 1+

Positive

 

Pin 1+

LF or LF/MF positive

Pin 1+

Driver positive

Pin 1+/2

 

Driver 1 positive

Pin 2-

No connection

 

Pin 2-

HF or MF/HF negative

Pin 2-

Loop through

Pin 2-/3

 

Driver 2 negative

Pin 2+

No connection

 

Pin 2+

HF or MF/HF positive

Pin 2+

Loop through

Pin 2+/4

 

Driver 2 positive

 

 

 

 

 

Except LA118z, LA128z, LA400,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBX220, DCS2, FR250z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pin 2– = negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pin 2+ = positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pins 1–/+ = loop through.

 

 

 

NL4 MQ

LF Systems

L-Pin 1– Driver 1 negative

L-Pin 1+ Driver 1 positive

L-Pin 2– Driver 2 negative

L-Pin 2+ Driver 2 positive

R-Pin 1– Driver 3 negative

R-Pin 1+ Driver 3 positive

R-Pin 2– Driver 4 negative

R-Pin 2+ Driver 4 positive

L–Pin = Left NL4; R–Pin = Right NL4 3 Drivers: 1-3 = top to bottom

4 Drivers: 1- 4 = top to bottom

NL8

 

 

 

 

AP4

 

 

AP4

 

Tri-amplified

 

 

Single-amplified

Bi-amplified

Pin 1–

 

No connection

 

 

Pin 1

 

Negative

Pin 1

LF negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

or LF1 negative

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 2

LF positive

 

 

 

 

Pin 2

 

Positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 1+

 

No connection

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 3

HF negative

 

 

 

Pin 3

 

No connection

 

 

or LF1 positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 4

HF positive

 

 

 

 

Pin 4

 

No connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 2–

 

LF negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or LF2 negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 2+

 

LF positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or LF2 positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 3–

 

MF negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 3+

 

MF positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 4–

 

HF negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 4+

 

HF positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Ensure that the connection polarity is correct. To do this, connect with the "+"

terminal on the loudspeaker to the like terminal on the amplifier, normally labeled: "+", positive, or hot. Similarly connect the "-" terminal on the loudspeaker to the like terminal on the amplifier, normally labeled, "-", negative, or ground.

 

4–

4+

 

3–

2+

 

1+

 

2–

 

 

 

1–

 

3+

1+

 

 

1–

2+

2–

 

 

 

Neutrik® NL4

Neutrik® NL8

Cable Connector Views From Wiring Side

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2 3

AP4

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