4FSJFT TWO-WAY SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER T owner’s manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 9. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. Your new TAPCO® Series 69 loudspeakers are designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know it’s often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but we hope you will read the rest of the manual, at least while nobody is looking.
6925 6918s • Mackie-designed 2-way full-range loudspeaker • 18” subwoofer • 1” HF compression driver • 450 watts continuous power handling • Dual 15” high-precision LF drivers, vented • 8 ohm impedance • Built-in HF driver protection circuitry • Speakon™ and 1/4” inputs • 600 watts continuous power handling • Durable painted enclosure • 8 ohm impedance • Pole mount socket on top of enclosure • Speakon™ and 1/4” inputs • Rugged composite vinyl covering • Protective corner bumpers Getting Start
Hookup Diagrams Stereo Power Amplifier Left Line level Output Right Line level Output Mixer or Preamplifier MAIN OUT CTRL ROOM OUT AUX SEND 0 0 1 0 2 1 U EQ 0 3 2 U EQ 5/6 4 3 U EQ 4 U U U U U U U U U EQ 7/8 TAPE AUX SEND AUX U PAN U LEVEL SEND AUX U PAN U LEVEL SEND U U LEVEL SEND SEND U LEVEL U LEVEL 9/10 AUX SEND U BAL PAN U 7/8 AUX AUX U PAN PHONES 11/12 MAIN 5/6 U 9/10 AUX SEND U BAL U LEVEL LEVEL 6912’s with a Mixer and Po
912 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies From Output (or Link Extension) 6912 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies To Input To Input To Input To Input Stereo Power Amplifier Pole Mount 6918s Plays the Low Frequencies MAIN OUT Pole Mount CTRL ROOM OUT AUX SEND 0 0 1 0 2 1 U EQ 0 3 2 U EQ 5/6 4 3 U EQ 4 U U U U U U U U U EQ 7/8 AUX SEND AUX U PAN U LEVEL SEND AUX U PAN U LEVEL SEND U LEVEL SEND U LEVEL 7/8 SEND U LEVEL 9/10 AUX U BAL PAN U MAIN
Placement Your new Series 69 loudspeakers are designed to sit on the floor or a tabletop. In addition, the 6912 and 6915 are designed to be pole-mounted or fit on a standard tripod speaker stand. The 6925 and 6918s ARE NOT designed to be pole-mounted. Warning: The Series 69 enclosures have no rigging points and are not suitable for rigging. NEVER attempt to suspend any of the Series 69 enclosures by its handles. As with any loudspeakers, protect them from moisture.
Protection HF Protection A protection circuit is built into the 6912, 6915, and 6925 to protect their highfrequency compression drivers from excessive power. When tripped, the protection circuit substantially reduces the power to the HF driver. After the driver cools to a safe operating temperature, the protection circuit resets and normal operation resumes. However, if the protection circuit senses excessive power, it will trip again.
Some folks think that if they use a power amplifier whose power rating is below the maximum power-handling rating of the loudspeaker, then they can’t possibly damage the loudspeaker. But if the amplifier is driven into clipping, even a lower power amplifier can damage the loudspeaker. The bottom line is that to prevent damage to the loudspeakers, you must have a properly operating sound system.
Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Repair Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 15. If you think your TAPCO Series 69 loudspeaker has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your loudspeaker and the associated suffering. These may sound obvious to you, but here are some things you can check. Read on.
Care and Maintenance Your TAPCO loudspeakers will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these simple guidelines: • Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under cover if you expect rain. • Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing temperatures). If you must operate the loudspeakers in a cold environment, warm up the voice coils slowly by sending a low-level signal through them for about 15 minutes prior to highpower operation.
Appendix C: Specifications 6915 Specifications System 6912 Specifications System System Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker Frequency Range (–10 dB): 49 Hz to 18 kHz Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 99.
6925 Specifications System 6918s Specifications System System Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker Frequency Range (–10 dB): 51 Hz to 18 kHz Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 102.9 dB SPL Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Power Handling: 600 watts continuous 1200 watts program Transducers Subwoofer 37 Hz to 220 Hz 98.
Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “TAPCO” is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged. ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this TAPCO product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship, or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, LOUD Technologies, at its option, will repair or replace the product. This warranty applies only to equipment sold and delivered within the U.S.