User manual AMERICAN AUDIO APX-152

[. . . ] Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker APX-152TM Powered Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, Ca. 06/02 APX-Power ProTM APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM Warranty CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 UNPACKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT REGISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CONTROLS AND FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 APX-POWER PRO (REAR PANEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 RIGGING AND MOUNTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 APX-152TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 APX-PowerProTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM Introduction Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® APX-152TM or the APX-Power ProTM professional sound reinforcement loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is a representation of American Audio's continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The APX-152TM is a two-way passive loudspeaker system encased in a light weight polyurethane encloser. [. . . ] 15" WOOFER ­ The high-powered 15" woofer is used to reproduce the midrange and low frequencies. RUBBER FOOT ­ The speaker includes heavy-duty rubber feet on the bottom of the unit. These feet are used to secure a speaker to another when stacking. They are also used to secure the speaker to the ground to prevent it from shifting during heavy bass reproduction. POLE MOUNT SOCKET ­ This socket is designed to fit a standard speaker pole mount or tripod such as the American Audio® SPS-1B speaker stand. STACKING NOTCHES ­ These notches are designed to line up with the rubber feet of another APX-152TM or APX-Power ProTM and are used to support another speaker when they are stacked together. ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM - Instruction Manual Page 6 APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM Controls and Features 6. RIGGING POINTS ­ The APX-152TM and APX-Power ProTM each include four rigging points. These points are to be used to "fly" or suspend the speaker in the air by some means. Be sure to follow the "flying" outlines on page 13. TRANSPORT HANDLE ­ The APX-152TM and APX-Power ProTM with built-in heavy-duty transportation handle. Be sure to carry the speaker by the handle for secure and easy transportation. Rear Panel (APX-152TM Only): 8. SPEAKON CONNECTIONS ­ The speaker includes a pair of Speakon type connections. You may use both connections at once to loop speakers. These Be sure to use either the Speakon type input connector or the 1/4" Phono input connector (9), never use more than one input connection at once. The Speakon connectors have a pin 1+ (hot) and 1- (ground) configuration, pins 2+ and 2- are not used. For more wiring information regarding the Speakon connectors see page 16. 1/4" PHONO JACKS ­ The speaker includes a pair of standard 1/4" phono jacks. These jacks are used for signal input and output. These jacks comes with a special locking clip that must be pressed in to release the input plug, this features secures the input plug during heavy bass response. The 1/4" jack has a tip positive and sleeve negative configuration. POLE MOUNT LOCKING PIN ­ This pin is used to secure the speaker in place when mounting the speaker in a pole mount configuration. Always be sure to tighten down on the locking pin to prevent the speaker from shifting during use. ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM - Instruction Manual Page 7 APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM Controls and Features 11 12 13 14 M IC 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 11. [. . . ] / 20 kgs Operational temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (non-condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C (4 to 140°F) 60Hz - 15KHz (-3dB) 45Hz - 18KHz (-10dB) 90° x 50° (HXV) 8 Ohms 225 Watts RMS - 900 Watts Peak 96dB/1w/1m NOTES: The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance. The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications. ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - APX-152TM/APX-PowerProTM - Instruction Manual Page 16 APX-PowerProTM Model: Speaker Section: Dimensions: Weight: Environmental conditions: Frequency Response: Nominal Dispersion: Technical Specifications American Audio® APX-Power ProTM - Professional Powered Sound Reinforcement Loud Speaker 17. 75" x 14. 25" x 27. 252" 56 Lbs. / 26 kgs Operational temperature: Operational humidity: Storage temperature: 60Hz - 15KHz (-3dB) 45Hz - 18KHz (-10dB) 90° x 50° (HXV) / 450mm x 360mm x 690mm 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) 25 to 85% RH (non-condensation) -20 to 60°C (4 to 140°F) Amplifier Section: Power supply: Power consumption: Accessories: AC 115v/230v, 50/60Hz 12 Watts Typical I. E. C. Power Cord Input Sensitivity (Note; Level/Impedance: 0dBV = 1V RMS) Line: 10K ohms input impedance 70mV RMS Sensitivity for 0dBm Output Microphone: 10K Ohms input Impedance Unbalanced 1. 0mV RMS Sensitivity for 0dBm Output 500mV RMS Max Input, Output Sensitivity Output Sensitivity: Master Output: Frequency Response: Line: Microphone: 9V RMS Maximum 20Hz-22KHz +/-0. 5dB 20Hz-15KHz +/-0. 5dB Signal to Noise Ratio (Maximum Output): Line: Better than 94dB Microphone: Better than 76dB THD - Total Harmonic Distortion: Master Output: Less than 0. 1% Channel Equalizer: Bass: Treble: +15dB/-30dB @ 100Hz +15dB/-30dB @ 12KHz NOTES: The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance. [. . . ]