EON10 G2 User Guide Part Number: 981-00061-01
Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 AGENCY APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Mounting / Suspending EON Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Stand Mounting and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome Welcome to the family of discerning sound equipment users who have selected JBL Professional loudspeakers. EON is a creation of JBL, the world leader in sound reinforcement. JBL sound systems are used in some of the world’s most famous arenas, concert halls and clubs. In fact, JBL speakers are the premier choice for today’s hottest touring acts and artists. You just can’t make a more professional choice.
• Keep the exterior of the speaker enclosure clean. Make sure to unplug the unit before cleaning. Use a damp rag with a general-purpose household detergent. For grease and marking tape residue, use a damp cloth with isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirits and wipe dry. Do not use powerful solvents like acetone, MEK, lacquer thinner or 1,1,1-Trichloro-ethane (house hold cleaning fluid). These solvents will damage painted and co-polymer surfaces of your speakers.
About The EON10 G2 Applications • Live sound reinforcement, speech and vocals, music playback in entertainment, A/V, and institutional venues-especially when ease of use and portability are important factors. • Amplification, mixing, and monitoring for electronic musical instruments. Features The second generation of one of the most successful and influential professional speaker systems ever. • 10” Differential Drive® low-frequency driver with a neodymium magnet for low-distortion and light weight.
Frequency Reponse Available Accessories SS2-BK ESK10 BRK10 EON10 Bag-1 Tripod Stand Suspension Kit for EON 10” models Bracket, adapts EON 10” models to OmniMount® brackets Zippered, plushed-lined speaker bag for EON 10” models Block Diagram 7
Quick Start 1. Refer to the “Basic Sound Reinforcement System with Stage Monitors” diagram on page 12 2. Turn the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 & 3 controls fully counter clockwise. 3. Set the MIC/LINE switch. • If a microphone will be connected directly to INPUT 1, set the MIC/LINE switch to the MIC position (depressed). The MIC LED will illuminate when power is turned on.
Connectors INPUT 1 This balanced input accepts a standard XLR (female) connector. A broad range of signals from microphones (-48 dBu to 0 dBu nominal), audio mixing consoles, and electronic musical instruments may be connected here. When using a single audio input to the speaker, this is the input to use. The sensitivity of this input is controlled by the MIC/LINE SWITCH and the INPUT 1 rotary control. INPUT 2 & 3 This 1/4” jack can accommodate one or two channels of audio.
Indicators PEAK / SIGNAL The PEAK / SIGNAL LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a two-color device. Red indicates that the system is approaching clipping. The threshold for this light is actually about 2 dB below clipping. An occasional flicker of the red LED on the loudest peaks is acceptable. If this LED remains red for more than the duration of brief dynamic peaks, the system is being overdriven.
Application Examples One Piece PA System In this basic PA setup a dynamic microphone is connected to INPUT 1. The MIC / LINE switch would be set to the MIC position (depressed). Several examples illustrating possible uses for INPUT 2 & 3 are shown. Acoustic Electric Guitar - The mono or stereo output of an electrified acoustic guitar can be connected directly to INPUT 2 & 3. If a stereo instrument and cable are used, the left and right channels will be combined into mono.
Basic Sound Reinforcement System With Stage Monitors This is the basic live sound system. The optional tripod stands will get the speakers up above the audience so the sound can project. The second pair of EON10 G2 speakers are used as stage monitors. For maximum gain before feedback, position the monitors so that they do not point into microphones. The output connectors on your mixer may differ from the illustration.
DJ System with Passive Subwoofers This system combines a pair of EON10 G2 powered speakers with externally powered subwoofers for extra power at very low frequencies. * Recommended crossover frequency = 80-150 Hz. (season to taste) INPUT 1 INPUT 1 DJ Mixer Output - Right Output - Left High Pass Output Left High Pass Output Right dbx® DriveRack™ PA* Low Pass Output - Left Low Pass Output - Right Amplifier Troubleshooting Symptom No sound Likely Cause Speaker not connected to active AC power.
Troubleshooting Symptom No sound. Speaker comes on. SIGNAL LED does not illuminate. Likely Cause Signal source (mixer, instrument, etc.) is not sending. Faulty cables and connections. No sound with microphone connected directly to the MIC / LINE 1 input. SIGNAL LED does not illuminate. Microphone requires phantom power. Signal sounds distorted and very Excessive input signal, loud, PEAK light is lit most of exceeding the capabilities the time. of the speakers.
Symptom Hum or Buzz that increases or decreases when the mixer level controls are moved. Hum or Buzz. Likely Cause Improper A/C ground or faulty equipment connected to mixer input. Faulty cable between source equipment and mixer. Improper A/C grounding, ground loops. Excessively long unbalanced cable run. Improper system gain structure. The inputs from INPUT 2 & 3 aren’t coming out of the OUT connector. MIX/LOOP SWITCH set improperly.
Reference Gain Structure Gain structure is the term we apply to adjusting the relative input sensitivity and output levels of components in an audio system. The objective of proper gain structure is to minimize noise on one extreme and to prevent clipping on the other. Proper gain structure will result in all components clipping at about the same time. First, let’s clear up one common misconception. The input control on an amplifier or powered speaker does not determine how much power it will produce.
Connections - Balanced and Unbalanced There are two basic types of audio system interconnections for very low to medium level audio signals: Balanced and unbalanced. Your EON10 G2 can accept either type of input. Balanced Lines In audio, a balanced line is a three-conductor system in which the two signal wires carry an equal, but opposite voltage with respect to the ground wire. The ground wire acts only as a shield and does not carry any audio signal current.
Cables and Connectors XLR/F to XLR/M Microphone Cable • The standard cable for interconnection of microphone and line level signal in professional audio systems. • Microphone to mixer • Microphone to EON10 G2 INPUT 1 • Audio mixer to EON10 G2 INPUT 1 • “Daisy chaining” EON10 G2 speaker systems TRS* (Balanced) 1/4” Phone to XLR/M • For connecting balanced devices with 1/4” connector to the EON speaker XLR input.
XLR/F to XLR/M Microphone Cable 1 2 3 1 (shield) 2 3 TRS (Balanced) 1/4Ó Phone to XLR/M Cable Tip Ring Sleeve 1 (shield) 2 3 Tip 1 (shield) 2 3 TS (Unbalanced) 1/4Ó Phone to XLR/M Cable Sleeve XLR/M to RCA (phono) Cable 1 2 3 Center Shield TS (Unbalanced) 1/4Ó Phone toRCA (phono) Cable Tip Sleeve Tip Sleeve (shield) TRS 1/4Ó Phone to dual TS 1/4Ó Phone Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Sleeve (shield) Tip Sleeve (shield) TRS 1/8Ó Mini-Phone to dual TS 1/4Ó Phone Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Sleeve (shield) Tip Sleev
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