dB 500a 500 Watt 2-way Loudspeaker A U D I O SOUND REINFORCEMENT dB500
Safety Instructions Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Table of Contents Introduction 2 dB500Features 3 dB500 Components 4 Quick Set-Up 5 Controls and Functions Positioning the dB500 Setting up your dB500 6 7-9 dB500 Wiring Guide 10 Specifications 11 Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed June, 2002 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Samson dB500! The dB500 speaker system by Samson takes the concept of PA systems to a new level. By combining 500 watts of power handling, advanced crossover design and the highest quality speaker and cabinet components, the dB500 provides studio quality sound for any kind of live application. The monitor features a super heavy-duty, custom designed, 15" Celestion® low frequency driver and a 1.
dB500 Features dB 500a The Samson dB500 two way loudspeaker is an all-in-one solution for live sound. Here are some of its main features: • Two-way loudspeaker system. • Standard speaker stand receptacle. • Custom designed, Celestion, heavy-duty, 15-inch low frequency driver with 2.5-inch voice coil. • 1" throat, high-frequency compression driver with 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm. • 500 watt power handling . • 15 and 30- degree monitor angles. • Arrayable with 10 fly points.
dB500 Components dB500 FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 15 Inch Driver – Custom designed Celestion, heavy-duty, 15” low frequency driver provides deep bass. Wide Dispersion Horn – 1 inch throat, 60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn provides extensive coverage and linear off axis response. Titanium Compression Driver – 1.75 inch (44mm), titanium diaphragm with 1 inch opening. 4 Handle – One of three ultra over sized rubber grip carry handles. 5 Stacking Bumper – Gender mating bumpers for stacking dB500’s.
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. SPEAKER INPUT SPEAKER INPUT POWER AMP OUTPUTS POWER AMP INPUTS SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER CAUTION SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Controls and Functions Positioning the dB500 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.
500a 7 5 5 HF 12K LF 5 5 5 5 N 21 R 0 5 0 5 REC 0 0 0 0 +26 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -26 HF 12K LF R 30 40 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 PAN 10 AUX 15 10 5 80Hz 15 10 5 2.5K MF 10 15 5 60 CHANNEL 2 30 40 20 15 30 40 CHANNEL 1 10 15 20 10 15 30 40 10 20 0 5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 L 0 15 10 15 10 15 10 5 5 10 R PAN 10 AUX 15 10 5 80Hz 15 10 5 2.
Controls and Functions Setting Up Your dB500 System Using Speaker Stands The dB500 enclosure features a standard 1 3/8”, pole mount receptacle, which are compatible with speaker stands from a variety of manufacturers. Before installing the dB500 on a speaker stand, loosen the thumbscrew located on the bottom of the rear side of the enclosure. Once installed on the stand, be sure to tighten the thumbscrew to hold the speaker in place.
Controls and Functions Setting Up Your dB500 System Permanent Installation The dB500 is logical solution for many fixed installations in live sound venues, discos, schools, houses of worship, convention centers and airport terminals to name a few. The enclosure is extremely versatile for installation as it can be hung in several different positions by using the 10 Fly-points.
dB500 Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE dB500 The dB500 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 shelve” at you local pro-audio or musical instrument retailer. Be sure that cables use standard strained speaker wire, and a gauge 12-14 is recommended. If you are making you own cables, use the diagrams following below to ensure a proper hook up.
dB500 Specifications Power Rating: (@ 8Ω): 500 Watts Program Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 15 kHz ± 3 dB Operating Impedance: 8 Ohms Sensitivity: 97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m Crossover Frequency: 2.3 kHz (24 dB Per Octave) LF Driver: 15″ heavy-duty driver 2.5″ voice coil (Kapton Former) 50 oz. barium ferrite magnet HF Driver: 1.75" titanium compression driver Mounting: Integral 1 3/8″ Pole Mount Receptacle 15º wedge monitor position, 30º wedge monitor position, Ten Fly Points Weight: 50 lbs. 22.
Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.
