400W 2-Way Active Loudspeakers Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled with liquid, such as a vase, should be placed on the apparatus. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
Important Safety Information FCC Notice 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson RS series active loudspeaker. The RS112A and RS115A provide the functionality of powered speaker with 400 watts of bi-amped power, and versatility of a portable PA system with an onboard mixer. Ideal for live music, DJ, lecture, and portable sound applications. The RS112A and RS115A feature heavy-duty 12” and 15” low frequency drivers respectively, and a 1” high frequency driver mounted in 90° x 60° wide-dispersion horns.
Quick Start C US C US The following steps will help you get started using your RS112A/RS115A Loudspeaker with a mixer. 1. Turn the RS Loudspeaker and mixer Power switch to the OFF positions. 2. Turn the VOLUME control on the rear panel of the RS Loudspeaker down, fully counterclockwise. 3. Following the manufacturer’s instruction, connect your audio sources to your mixer. 4. Connect either a XLR or 1/4” cable from the output of your mixer to the INPUT 1 jack on the RS112A/RS115A rear panel.
Connecting a Wired Microphone Follow these steps to connect a microphone level signal to your RS Loudspeaker and daisychain the signal to a second RS Loudspeaker: 1. Set the both RS Loudspeaker’s POWER switch to the OFF position. 2. Turn the VOLUME control down, fully counterclockwise. 3. Connect the power cables for each cabinet to an AC socket. 4. Connect a standard XLR cable from the main RS Loudspeaker’s MIX OUT to the second RS Loudspeaker’s INPUT 1 XLR input. 5.
Bluetooth® Pairing 1. Turn the BLUETOOTH/AUX IN Volume control down counterclockwise to 0. 2. With the RS Loudspeaker and your Bluetooth device powered on, press the Pair button on the rear panel of the RS Loudspeaker to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue. 3. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to “discover” available devices. 4. From the Bluetooth device list, select the “Samson BLUETOOTH” device. 5.
Connecting XPD Wireless Microphone (sold separately) 1. Plug the Samson XPD USB receiver into the XPD Wireless USB jack on the rear panel of the RS Loudspeaker. 2. Turn the Bluetooth/Aux In Volume knob on the RS Loudspeaker completely counterclockwise. 3. Place a fresh set of AA (LR6) batteries in the transmitter battery holder, taking care to observe the polarity markings, then replace the cover. 4.
Rear Panel Layout 1. XLR & 1/4” Combo Input - Use these XLR - 1⁄4” input for balanced microphone or line level devices. 2. SENSITIVITY Switch (Mic/Line) Matches the channel sensitivity to the input audio source signals. 3. COMPRESSOR - These knobs adjust the level of compression applied to the channel. As the knob is turned clockwise, the compression ratio is raised and the output gain is adjusted accordingly.
Specifications RS112A Output Power Max. SPL (1M) Frequency Response Low Frequency High Frequency RS115A 400 Watts Peak (300 LF + 100 HF) 200 Watts RMS (150 LF + 50 HF) 110dB 113dB 55Hz – 20KHz 50Hz – 20kHz 12” (305mm) Woofer 2” (50.8mm) Voice Coil 15” (381mm) Woofer 2.5” (63.5mm) Voice Coil 1” (25.4mm) 1” (25.4mm) Voice Coil Frequency: 3.
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