User manual FENDER SPL 2912

[. . . ] Whether you need a small powered mixer for your Saturday afternoon "jam" or a professional full-size concert system, Fender has the sound reinforcement gear to meet your needs. Likewise, your decision to purchase quality Fender Professional Audio Equipment is one you will appreciate with each performance for years to come. Wishing you years of enjoyment and a heartfelt thank you, Bill Schultz Bill Schultz Chairman of the Board Fender Musical Instruments Corporation SPL 2912 / 1201X / 1205X PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION High Current 1/4" Phone Jacks Dual Piezoelectric Horn Rugged Metal Grille Metal Corners and Rubber Feet Tough Tolex® Covering Thank you for purchasing an X Series SPL 2912 / 1201X / 1205X Loudspeaker System from Fender® Pro Audio. We are sure you will find it both a unique and effective sound reinforcement product, providing years of trouble-free service day in and day out. [. . . ] X Series Loudspeaker Systems are professional, fullrange, two-way, compact loudspeakers designed for the most demanding permanent or portable sound reinforcement requirements. Moreover, these speakers are ideal for use as a two-way system or as the mid / high pack in a three-way set-up incorporating a Fender 115sA / 118sA subwoofer loudspeaker system. X Series Loudspeaker Systems are designed to form the basis of everything from a small public address system to the nightly rigors of a "working band's" sound system. After moisture sealing, X Series cabinets are covered in tough black Tolex® covering. Likewise, X Series cabinets also feature metal corners and rubber feet for a longer life and lasting looks. Please read through this owner's guide in order to more fully understand the operational characteristics of your X Series Loudspeaker enclosure. CAUTION: Almost all speakers produce strong magnetic fields which may interfere with the normal operation of nearby electronic devices, including televisions and computer video monitors. To reduce or eliminate interference, increase the distance between this product and other nearby electronic devices. 3 SPEAKER WIRING AND CONNECTIONS Parallel or series are the two basic ways which multiple speakers can be connected to a single power amplifier. When speakers are connected in parallel, their combined impedance decreases. For speakers wired in series the opposite is true, their combined impedance increases. This allows "daisy chaining" of multiple loudspeakers, eliminating the need for several long, cumbersome runs of speaker cable (see diagram on page 6). Their connections are as follows: Polarity Positive (+) Negative (-) Phone Jack Tip Sleeve 30º X Cabinet X Cabinet Two speakers in a "loose pack" array requiring maximum horizontal coverage NOTE: When setting up your X Series enclosures, be sure to place the cabinets in such a way as to minimize overlapping radiating patterns. A second consideration is for feedback and bass performance. If the speaker is placed near a large, flat wall, the bass output will increase by approximately 6 dB. Placing the speaker near a wall can cause feedback. If this occurs, the speaker must be moved. A third consideration is to what degree the speaker should be "heard and not seen", especially in permanent installations. Remember, where the speaker cabinets are placed will effect both their tone and radiating patterns. If X enclosures are used as the mid / high pack in a larger three-way loudspeaker array, an external crossover may be used with the speaker and two channels of power amplification will be required: one for the low frequencies and another for the high frequencies (see diagram on page 7). SETUP SUGGESTIONS The placement of any speaker can dramatically affect its sound. Thus, there are several considerations to review when placing loudspeakers. [. . . ] Thus, there are several considerations to review when placing loudspeakers. First, the range of the horizontal coverage should be determined. The speaker may be used as a single unit, as part of a pair, or as part of a group of widely spaced enclosures, in any case, maximum horizontal coverage will be desired. Examples of these types of setups are shown. [. . . ]