MP3 300 PORTABLE PA SYSTEM WITH iPod DOCK Portable PA System XP308i
Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 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.
Instrucciones de seguridad / Istruzioni di Sicurezza PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al servicio técnico oficial.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 XP308i Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 XP308i Speaker Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Expedition XP308i portable PA system from Samson! The XP308i features a compact 8-channel mixer with 300 watts of onboard power and dual 2-way speakers, making it an ideal solution for a variety of small to medium size PA applications. A clean, clear sound is produced thanks to the high quality components and cleaver electronic design.
XP308i Features MP3 The Expedition XP308i PA system is an ideal solution for a variety of live sound applications. Here are some of its main features: • On each of the mixer’s channel inputs there is a Bass and Treble control allowing you to contour the tone of the individual inputs. • The XP308i is a compact PA system with dual 2-way speakers, onboard mixer and 300 watt power amplifier.
XP308i Speaker Layout XP308i Front View Layout B XP308i Rear View Layout C I A D I H J E F G A. Wide Dispersion Horn – 1 inch throat, 60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn provides extensive coverage and linear off- axis response. B. itanium Tweeter Driver – 135 inch T (34mm), titanium diaphragm with 1 inch opening. C. andle – One of two ultra over sized H rubber grip carry handles. K L L H.
XP308i Quick Start In the following pages of this manual, you will find a detailed eXPanation of all the XP308i’s functions and controls, but if you just want to get started quickly you can follow the steps below. Unpacking and Setting Up the XP308i • Unpack all the system components fromthe shipping carton and save all the packing material in (the unlikely) case your unit ever needs to be returned for service.
XP308i Quick Start Using a Line Level Signal feedback. One possible exception is when you are adjusting the sounds of the microphones, since you want to listen in front of the speaker to hear properly. To do this, lower your mixers MASTER VOLUME while setting the EQ and effect from in front of the speakers. Once you have the sound you like, move the microphones to behind the speakers and raise the MASTER volume. • Be sure that the XP308i’s Power switch is set to the OFF position.
XP308i Mixer Layout XP308i Front View Layout 9 1 10 11 12 13 14 2 15 3 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 21 22 23 24 to that channel. The channel’s LOW frequency response is flat when the knob is in the “12:00” position. Rotating the knob towards the right will boost the channel’s low frequency response below 100 Hertz by 15dB, and rotating it towards the left will cut the frequency by 15dB. 1.
XP308i Mixer Layout 10. Stereo Inputs RCA (channels 5 / 6 and 7 / 8) The XP308i mixer features stereo line level inputs using RCA connectors on channels 5/6 and 7/8. Use these RCA inputs for connecting the output of devices such as MP3, CD, computer soundcard, cassette player, or any other line level device. 18. PHANTOM - switch The XP308i features an onboard, 48-Volt Phantom power supply to operate condenser microphones.
Operating the XP308i most any speaker stands without the need for any additional adapters. The LS2, TS50 and TS100 speaker stands from Samson are recommended. Setting up The XP308i system 1. Remove the accessory compartment cover by turning the quarter turn screw counter clockwise towards the RELEASE position and remove the included speaker cables. • Using one of the included speaker cables connect the mixer’s LEFT SPEAKER OUT to the left speaker’s input connector.
Operating the XP308i 4. Set the MASTER level control to about halfway up. Using Monitor Speakers. In many live sounds applications, it’s necessary to have a monitor system to help the performers hear their performance. A monitor system includes a dedicated signal from the main mixer feeding amps and monitor speakers, or powered monitor speakers, facing the performers on stage. 5.
Operating the XP308i Using The iPod Docking Station The XP308i has a built-in iPod docking station fit neatly into the top of the XP308i’s mixer allowing you to interface the latest iPod MP3 players to provide background music for meetings or performances. Follow the steps below to install your MP3 player.
Operating the XP308i Configuring the XP308i for Carry Case You can easily carry your sound system using the XP308i’s “Slide and Lock” feature. The “Slide and Lock” speaker enclosures allow you to connect booth speakers together into a single easy to carry unit. Follow these simple steps to configure the XP308i for easy transport. Configuring the XP308i for Carry Case • Slide the second speaker into the speaker on the floor making certain that the two speakers stay parallel to each other.
This example shows a typical PA system for a band using the XP308i with microphones, acoustic guitar and keyboards connected. A separate signal from the XP308i mixer’s MONITOR OUT is sent to two Samson LIVE 612M powered floor monitors.
XP308i Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE XP308i There are several ways to interface the XP308i to support a variety of applications. The XP308i feature balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible.
Specifications Input Specifications Input Connector Input Impedance Nominal Load Impedance Rated Input Level Connector Type CH Mic 3.6K / 7.5K 50~600 / 600 -36dBu / -26dBu XLR Type Balanced / Phone Jack(TRS)T=Hot R=Cold S=GND CH Line 3.6K / 7.
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