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TWO-WAY SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER
owner’s manual
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1 . Exposure to extremely high noise SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS levels may cause permanent hearing loss. 1. Read these instructions. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility . Keep these instructions. to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly 3. Heed all warnings. everyone will lose some hearing if exposed 4. Follow all instructions. to sufficiently intense noise for a period of 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational 6. Clean only with
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What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. ® Your new TAPCO Series 69 loudspeakers are designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know it’s often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but we hope you will read the rest of the manual, at least while nobody is looking. It is important to keep your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to wr
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695 6918s • Mackie-designed 2-way full-range loudspeaker • 18” subwoofer • 1” HF compression driver • 450 watts continuous power handling • Dual 15” high-precision LF drivers, vented • 8 ohm impedance • Built-in HF driver protection circuitry • Speakon™ and 1/4” inputs • 600 watts continuous power handling • Durable painted enclosure • 8 ohm impedance • Pole mount socket on top of enclosure • Speakon™ and 1/4” inputs • Rugged composite vinyl covering • Protective corner bumpers Gett
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Hookup Diagrams Stereo Power Amplifier Left Right Line level Line level Output Output Mixer or MAINOUT CTRL ROOMOUT Preamplifier AUXSEND 0 0 0 0 PHONES 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 1 2 3 4 TAPE MAIN U U U U EQ EQ EQ EQ U U U U U U U U U MAIN 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 MIX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX U SEND U SEND U SEND U SEND U SEND U SEND U SEND U SEND BAL BAL BAL BAL PAN PAN PAN PAN U LEVEL U LEVEL U LEVEL U LEVEL U LEVEL U LEVEL U LEVEL U LEVEL 691’s with a Mixer and Power Amplifier You can use
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6912 6912 Plays the Mid and Plays the Mid and High Frequencies High Frequencies From Output To Input To Input From Output (or Link Extension) (or Link Extension) To Input To Input Stereo Power Pole Pole Amplifier Mount Mount 6918s 6918s MAINOUT CTRL ROOMOUT Plays the Low Plays the Low AUXSEND Frequencies Frequencies 0 0 0 0 PHONES 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 1 2 3 4 TAPE MAIN U U U U EQ EQ EQ EQ U U U U U U U U U 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 MAIN The 6912’s can be used with the 6918s MIX AUX AUX AUX AUX A
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Placement • Highly reverberant rooms, like many gymnasiums Your new Series 69 loudspeakers are and auditoriums, are a nightmare for sound system designed to sit on the floor or a tabletop. In intelligibility. Multiple reflections off the hard walls, addition, the 6912 and 6915 are designed to ceiling, and floor play havoc with the sound. be pole-mounted or fit on a standard tripod Depending on the situation, you may be able to speaker stand. The 6925 and 6918s ARE NOT take some steps t
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Protection HF Protection Assuming you want to use the full capability of the loudspeaker, and the A protection circuit is built into the program contains at least some momentary 6912, 6915, and 6925 to protect their high- peaks, we recommend that you use frequency compression drivers from excessive an amplifier that is rated at twice the power. When tripped, the protection circuit continuous power rating of the loudspeaker substantially reduces the power to the (into 8 ohms). For the 6
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Some folks think that if they use a power amplifier whose power rating is below the maximum power-handling rating of the loudspeaker, then they can’t possibly damage the loudspeaker. But if the amplifier is driven into clipping, even a lower power amplifier can damage the loudspeaker. The bottom line is that to prevent damage to the loudspeakers, you must have a properly operating sound system. Proper operation of a sound system includes being aware of the types of audio signals being
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Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Repair Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled Service for TAPCO products is available at a out in the Warranty section on page 15. factory-authorized service center. Service for TAPCO If you think your TAPCO Series 69 loudspeaker has products living outside the United States can be a problem, please do everything you can to confirm obtained through local dealers or distributors. it before calling for service. Doing so might save you If
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Care and Maintenance Your TAPCO loudspeakers will provide many years voice coils slowly by sending a low-level signal of reliable service if you follow these simple guidelines: through them for about 15 minutes prior to high- • Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If power operation. they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under • Use a damp cloth with a mild soap solution to cover if you expect rain. clean the cabinets. Avoid getting moisture into • Avoid exposure to extreme cold
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Appendix C: Specifications 6912 Specifications 6915 Specifications System System System Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker System Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker Frequency Range (–10 dB): 47 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Range (–10 dB): 49 Hz to 18 kHz Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 101.1 dB SPL Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 99.9 dB SPL Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Power Handling: 300 watts continuous Power Handling: 250 watts continuous 600 watts program 500 watts
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6925 Specifications 6918s Specifications System System System Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker System Type: Subwoofer Frequency Range (–10 dB): 51 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Range (–10 dB): 37 Hz to 220 Hz Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 102.9 dB SPL Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 98.3 dB SPL Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Power Handling: 600 watts continuous Power Handling: 450 watts continuous 1200 watts program 900 watts program Transducers Transducers Low Frequency:
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Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “TAPCO” is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged. ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 14
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TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, or replaced within thirty days of receipt. LOUD workmanship and proper operation of this TAPCO Technologies and its authorized service centers product for a period of one year from the original may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement date of purchase. If any defects are found in the of any product. Products returned to LOUD materials or workmanship, or if the product fails to Technologies that do not me
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TWO-WAY SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER owner’s manual