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SOUND REINFORCEMENT
RS10
RS12
RS15
RS215
RS10M
RS12M
RS15M
2-way Loudspeaker Speaker Systems
AUDIO
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Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocu- back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified per
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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Resound Features 3 Resound Components 4 Controls and Functions 5 Connecting the Resound Speaker System Choosing the Correct Cables Powering the Resound Quick Set-Up 6 Positioning the Resound 7 Setting up your Resound 8 Resound Wiring Guide 9 Specifications 10 - 11 Notes 12 Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed December, 2003 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax:
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Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Resound Series loudspeaker system! The Resound speaker systems by Samson takes the concept of PA systems to a new level. Whether you are using the RS10, RS12, RS15 or RS215 front-firing PA speakers for main “front of house” PA, or the RS10M, RS12M or RS15M for wedge floor monitors, the Resound series will provide clear sound with a lot of output. By combining high power handling, advanced crossover design, along with quality speaker and cabin
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Resound Features The Samson Resound series two-way loudspeaker systems offer several models to manage a variety of live sound applications. With their high quality components, convenient sized trapezoidal and monitor wedge enclosures, ergonom- ic carry handles and stand mounts, the Resound series system will provide great sound with reliability. Here are some of their main features: • Two-way passive loudspeaker systems featuring high quality components and providing clean, articulate sound rein
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Resound Components Resound FRONT PANEL 1 Wide Dispersion Horn – 1 inch throat, 60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn pro- vides extensive coverage and linear, off axis response. 12 3 2 Mylar Compression Driver – 1.75 inch (44mm), mylar diaphragm with 1 inch 7 opening. 3 15 Inch Driver – Custom designed, 4 heavy-duty, 15” low frequency driver pro- 4 vides deep bass. 5 4 Handle – One of two, ultra over-sized carry handles. 5 Steel Grill – Durable steel grill provides protection for, and easy acces
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Connecting the Resound Speaker System Choosing the Correct cables The Resound series speakers connections are made via the rear panel 1/4-inch and/or Neutrik Speakon® con- nectors. Standard unshielded speaker wire, available at your local pro audio or music store, with either 1/4-inch phone or Speakon connectors and wire gauge of 12-14 is recommended. If your amplifier uses binding posts you can use speaker cables with banana plugs, but be sure to pay attention to the plus and minus polarity w
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Quick Set-Up In the following pages of this manual you will find a detailed explanation of system set-ups, but if you just want to get started quickly, you can follow the diagram and steps below to set up a basic stereo PA system. NOTE: Before plugging in and turning on, it is important to remember the Golden Rule of audio … " LAST ON, FIRST OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always turn your power amplifiers or powered monitors on LAST, and when turning
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Positioning the Resound Microphone Positioning - How to Reduce Feedback Feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that is heard when the microphone gets too close to the speaker and the volume is high. You get feedback when the microphone picks up the amplified signal from the speaker, and then amplifies through the speaker again, and then picks it up again, and so on and so on. In general, it is always recommended that any LIVE mic (a mic that’s on) is positioned behind the speaker enc
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Setting Up Your Resound System 8 This example shows a typical PA system using a mixer with an external power amplifier and a pair of Resounds for the main left and right mix. A separate signal from the mixer’s AUX/MONITOR bus is sent to two additional Resound’s placed in the tilt-back, wedge positions for use as floor monitors. In order to increase the output of the monitor system, the use of an external graphic equalizer like one of the Samson “E” or “S curve” series is highly recommended.
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RESOUND Wiring Guide The Resound provides both Speakon and 1/4” phone connectors for easy interface with industry standard cables. You can use a variety of standard speaker cables that are available “off the shelf” at your local pro-audio or musical instrument retailer. Be sure that cables use standard, stranded speaker wire. A 12-14 gauge is recom- mended. If you are making your own cables, use the diagrams following below to ensure a proper hook up. Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Signal Signal
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RESOUND Specifications RS215 Power Rating (@ 8Ω ): 350 Watts RMS, 600 Watts Program Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL @ 1W/1m MAX SPL: 128dB LF Driver: 2 x 15-inch heavy-duty driver HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm compression driver Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver Weight: 80 lbs. 36.32 kg RS15 Power Rating (@ 8Ω ): 225 Watts RMS, 400 Watts Program Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
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RESOUND Specifications RS10 Power Rating (@ 8Ω ): 125 Watts RMS, 220 Watts Program Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB Sensitivity: 95 dB SPL @ 1W/1m MAX SPL: 115dB LF Driver: 10-inch heavy-duty driver HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm compression driver Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver Mounting: Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount Receptacle Weight: 33.25 lbs. 15.1 kg RS10M Power Rating (@ 8Ω ): 125 Watts RMS, 220 Watts Program Nominal Imp
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