
CONNECTIONSPLACEMENT
The S215 has two connectors labeled IN/OUT. One is a Neutrik Speakon™ connector and the other is a female 1/4" TS connector. These connectors are wired in paral- lel, and can be used either as an input from a power amplifier, or as a “thru” connection for connecting the input signal to another speaker’s input.
NEVER connect more than one output from a power amplifier to the S215 inputs.
Keep in mind, when connecting two or more speakers in parallel using the “thru” connections, that you want to be sure not to go below the minimum impedance requirements for your power amplifier.
The S215 has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
Two S215s in parallel equals 4 ohms. Three S215s in parallel equals 2.7 ohms. Four S215s in parallel equals 2 ohms.
Use
DO NOT use coaxial shielded cable like a guitar cord to make speaker connections. They are not designed to handle the high currents required to drive a loudspeaker.
The Speakon connector is wired as follows: Pin 1+ = Signal (“+” or hot)
Pin 1– = Ground
1–
1+
COLD
1–
The S215 speaker is designed to sit on the floor or stage. It can be
WARNING: The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging. NEVER attempt to suspend the S215 by its handles.
You can create a horizontal array by placing the cabinets
When two cabinets are placed
As with any powered components, protect them from moisture. If you are setting them up outdoors, make sure they are under cover if you expect rain.
Room Acoustics
The S215 loudspeakers are designed to sound as neutral as possible; that is, to reproduce the input signal as accurately as possible.
Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system. Here are some additional
HOT 2+
1+
placement tips to help overcome some typical room
2–
Speakon Connectors
The 1/4" TS jack is wired as follows: Tip = Signal (“+” or hot)
Sleeve = Ground
SLEEVE | SLEEVE TIP |
TIP
TIP
SLEEVE
1/4" TS Connectors
problems that might arise:
•Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. This increases the low frequency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct.
•Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall. This, too, increases the low frequency output, though not as much as corner placement. However, if you do need to reinforce the low frequencies, this is a good way to do it.
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