EX500 SAMSON 5 0 0 WAT T P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R OWNERS MANUAL ®
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 EX500 Features 3 Controls and Functions Front Panel Layout 4 Rear Panel Layout 5 Configuring Your Speaker System 6 Operating the EX500 The EX500 Control Panel EX500 Mono Sub with Powered Satellites 8 EX500 Stereo Sub with Powered Satellites 9 EX500 Mono Sub with Passive Satellites 10 EX500 Stereo Sub with Passive Satellites 11 EX500 Connections 12 Caster Installation 12 Specifications 13 Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Expedition EX500 Subwoofer by Samson. The EX500 is a self- powered, 500 Watt subwoofer featuring a 15” heavy duty driver, complemented by a 500 Watt, lightweight, Down Tracking Amplifier. The EX500 also offers an active stereo crossover providing a high-passed output for running your satellite speakers. Solid 3/4 inch plywood construction, steel corners, tough carpet covering and larger casters make the EX500 a road warrior.
EX500 Features SAMSON The Samson Expedition EX500 Powered Subwoofer utilizes the latest technology in loudspeaker and power amplifier design.
Controls and Functions Front Panel Layout 1 3 2 4 SAMSON 5 6 7 8 1 GRILL SCREEN - Tough steel construction provides durable and stylish protection for speaker. 5 TRANSDUCER - Heavy Duty 15” extended range low frequency driver . 2 ENCLOSURE - Rigid 3/4” Plywood Construction. 6 BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND - Assures maximum excursion while maintaining tight bass response. 3 POLE MOUNT - 1 3/8 inch (35mm) standard speaker stand receptacle.
Controls and Functions Rear Panel Layout 3 2 1 5 4 6 7 BALANCED INPUTS • • • • •• • BALANCED HIGH PASS OUTPUTS Hz 105 5 0 8 • 10 LEVEL PEAK STEREO • • 30 • MONO 200 SWEEP LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R 5 0 0 WAT T S SAMSON A.C. MAINS ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED I N T H E U N I T E D S TAT E S B Y S A M S O N T E C H N O LO G I E S AVIS; RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Configuring Your Speaker System Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute to decide how you want to interface your new subwoofer. There are several ways you can interface the EX500, however most systems set-ups fall into two categories, Stereo or Mono (Common) sub operation. Common Sub Operation In most cases a common sub, or mono bass operation is desired. This is true for several reasons, but mostly because low frequencies produced by a subwoofer tend to be non-directional.
Operating the EX500 EX500 CONTROL PANEL The EX500’s control panel provides the connections and user interface to the EX500’s internal electronic crossover and power amplifier section. The internal amplifier is a 500 Watt tracking amplifier capable of producing incredible bass output while running super cool, and at the same time, weighing half as much as conventional power amplifiers.
Operating the EX500 EX500 MONO SUB WITH POWERED SATELLITES The EX500 is a perfect addition to any pair of powered full range enclosures like the Samson EX20 and EX30. Below is a typical system set-up using the EX500 with a mixer and a pair of powered satellite loudspeakers. The EX500’s input and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section EX500 Connections on page 12. Follow the steps below the diagram to set up your system.
Operating the EX500 EX500 STEREO SUB WITH POWERED SATELLITES Two EX500’s can be used with any pair of powered full range enclosures like the Samson EX20 and EX30. Below is a typical system set-up using two EX500’s with a mixer and a pair of powered satellite loudspeakers. The EX500’s inputs and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section EX500 Connections on page 12. Follow the steps below the diagram to set up your system.
Operating the EX500 EX500 MONO SUB WITH PASSIVE SATELLITES If your system uses a standard stereo power amp and passive full range enclosures, like the Samson EX10, the EX500 is easily interfaced for extended bass. Below is a typical system set-up using the EX500 with a mixer, stereo power amp and a pair of passive satellite loudspeakers.The EX500’s inputs and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section EX500 Connections on page 1.
Operating the EX500 EX500 STEREO SUB WITH PASSIVE SATELLITES If your system uses a standard stereo power amp and passive full range enclosures, like the Samson EX10, the EX500 is easily interfaced for extended bass. Below is a typical system set-up using the EX500 with a mixer, stereo power amp and a pair of passive satellite loudspeakers.The EX500’s inputs and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section EX500 Connections on page 12.
Connections EX500 XLR WIRING DIAGRAM The EX500’s input and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors. Below is a detailed wiring diagram for the EX500 XLR connectors. XLR Balanced Wiring Guide Hot Common (1) Hot (2) Common 1 2 3 Cold (3) Female XLR Hot (2) Common (1) 1 2 3 End View 2 Common Hot 1 3 Solder Points Cold (3) Cold Male XLR CASTER INSTALLATION • Locate the four casters in the EX500 shipping carton.
Specifications Specifications Transducer: 15", Heavy Duty Driver, 3 inch voice coil, aluminum former Amplifier: High-efficiency tracking converter Power Rating: 500 Watts RMS Frequency response 30Hz- 300Hz+/-3 dB Sensitivity: 94dB SPL @ 1 W/1m Input Balanced XLR - FEMALE Balanced, high-passed tracking low frequency crossover point XLR - MALE Connector: Output Connector: Crossover Frequency: Variable 30Hz – 200Hz Switch Functions Stereo /Mono: Selects stereo or mono low frequency operation En
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