Owner's Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA BR SERIES BASS ENCLOSURES INSTRUCTIONS
The BR series cabinets incorporate very efficient Low Frequency drivers delivering
accurate tone with high output. Expect a deep resonate bass from these systems
along with a tight, punchy, slap & pop high-end. Extended mid range also makes
your bass sound alive.
• Titanium HF driver for crisp-slap highs
• Cross grain laminated multi-ply plywood enclosure construction
• Heavy internal bracing eliminates unwanted cabinet resonance
• Dado joints are assembled with 3000 lbs tensile strength glue
• 16 ga. perforated steel grill
• Tear resistant black Duratuff™ covering and recessed retractable handles
REAR CONNECT PLATE
Two standard 1/4" phone jacks and two high current
Speakon ™ connectors are featured. One for connecting
to the power amp and the other for connecting to an
additional speaker system.
HORN ATTENUATION SWITCHES
The rear crossover panel features a set of attenuation switches to control the
volume of the 1” Titanium HF Driver. This will allow you to turn the Driver full on or
reduce by 3dB increments to fine tune your treble response.
SPEAKER CABLES
12 gauge Speakon ™ speaker cables will provide a secure connection and high
current transfer of power to the speakers. You can also use standard 1/4" speaker
cables instead of the Speakon
™ cables provided they are at least 16 gauge. You can
DAISY-CHAIN up to one additional speaker per cable by using the unused OUTPUT
jack (right side) on your speaker jack plate. Be sure to note the total impedance to
the amp so it is not lower than it’s recommended impedance. See Typical
Loudspeaker Impedance Configurations.
TYPICAL LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE CONFIGURATIONS
Individual speaker or speaker cabinet wiring examples for total impedance.
SERIES CONNECTION
16Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
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+
+
PARALLEL CONNECTION
4Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
+
+
+
8Ω TOTAL
IMPEDANCE
SERIES/PARALLEL
CONNECTION
8Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
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+ +
+
+
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+
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
4Ω8Ω
8Ω
16Ω8Ω8Ω
76-00410B 0705
12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
800.854.2235 www.carvin.com
PRECAUTIONS
1) DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER RATING marked on the rear connect plate.
Excessive power will destroy drivers. 2) DISTORTION from power amps will destroy
drivers much faster than clean power. 3) WATER, MOISTURE, and DUST are harmful
to drivers causing failure which is not covered under warranty.
RECEIVING INSPECTION
INSPECT YOUR SPEAKER FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during
shipping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company & CARVIN.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship
your unit. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused by
improper packing for returns.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. Items may have been shipped separately. Please allow several
days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual
for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name
and comments to us.
WARRANTY
CARVIN loudspeakers are covered by a ONE year limited warranty unless otherwise
stated. Warranty coverage is limited to original manufactures defects only.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 1) Opened or burned voice coils. 2) Torn cones
caused by improper packing or abuse. 3) Damage from rain, moisture, ETC. When
returning defective driver(s), remove them from the enclosure to reduce shipping
costs. DO NOT stuff paper into the driver(s). Return pre-paid by UPS. Include your
address and description of the problem. Your driver(s) will be returned COD for the
cost of shipping and reconditioning if not covered under warranty.
BR210
BR410
BR810
BR118
BR115
BR210/410/115/118/810 BASS SPEAKER SYSTEM SPECS:
Model BR210 BR410 BR810 BR115 BR118
Frequency Response: 64 to 20K 60 to 20K 58 to 20K 45 to 20K 38 to 2K
Low end Response -10DB : 50Hz 40Hz 38Hz 35Hz 30Hz
1” Titanium horn driver: yes yes yes yes no
Main Driver: 2x 10” 4x 10” 8x 10” 1x 15” 1x 18”
Power Handling: 400 watts 800 watts 1200 watts 600 watts 800 watts
6 Position horn attenuation: yea yes yes yes no
Horn Protection: yes yes yes yes N/A
Horn coverage angle: 90x90 90x90 90x90 90x90 N/A
Nominal Impedance: 4Ω 8Ω 44 4Ω
Speaker Connectors: I-----------------2
Speakon ™ and 2 1/4" Connector-----------------I
Enclosure type: Sealed Sealed Ported Ported Ported
Enclosure Covering: Duratuff II™
Dimensions:
Width: 23.5" 23.5" 23.5" 23.5" 23.5"
Depth: 18.25" 18.25" 18.25" 18.25" 18.25"
Height: 17.5" 25.5" 47.75" 25.5" 25.5"
Warranty (LBS): 43 68 118 56 62
Optional Vinyl Cover: CVS210 CV115 CV810 CV115 CV115
Optional Casters: CTS4 CTS4 N/A CTS4 CTS4
Accepts Speakon™ & 1/4” cables
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________