OWNERS MANUAL
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Important Safety Information Consignes de sécurité importantes AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ATTENTION: AFFIN DE PRÉVENIR LE RIQUE DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS RETIRER LES VIS. TOUTE RÉPARATION DEVRAIT ÊTRE CONFIÉE À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
Important Safety Information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Auro Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Choosing the Correct Cables . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Auro professional, passive loudspeaker. Combining 400 watts of power handling, advanced crossover design, and the highest quality speaker and cabinet components, the Auro provides studio-quality sound for any live application. The Auro D12 and D15, respectively, feature 12” and 15” heavy-duty, longexcursion woofers, as well as 1.34” compression drivers on 1” throat wide dispersion horns.
ENGLISH Features Here is a look at some the features of the Auro passive loudspeakers: • Two-way passive loudspeakers for live sound applications • 400 watt power handling; 8-ohm load impedance • Ultra-wide, flat frequency response • Custom-designed, heavy-duty, 12”/15” long throw low frequency drivers provide enhanced bass response • 1.
Auro Components Auro Front Panel 1. Woofer – Custom designed , heavyduty, 12”/15” low frequency driver provides deep bass. 2. Wide Dispersion Horn – 1” throat, 60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn provides extensive coverage and linear off-axis response. 3. Compression Driver – 1.34” (34 mm), diaphragm with 1” opening. 4. Stacking Bumper – Gender mating bumpers for stacking Auro cabinet. 5. Bass Port – Precision tuned, low frequency port tubes extend the bass response. 6.
Choosing the Correct Cables If your amplifier uses binding posts, you can use speaker cables with banana plugs, but be sure to pay attention to the plus and minus polarity when making the connections. Make sure that the “+” terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is connected to the “+” terminal of the power amplifier, and that the “-” terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is connected to the “-” terminal of the power amplifier. For a detailed wiring diagram, please see page 9 of this manual.
Connecting Two Auro Cabinets The Auro loudspeakers provide parallel jacks that can be used as extension outputs for connecting additional speaker cabinets. Be sure to read the earlier section on impedance to insure a proper connection with your amplifier. To link two Auros, connect your amplifier output to one of the Input jacks of the first Auro. Then connect a cable from the second connector to an Input of the second Auro.
Bass Guitar Electric Guitar AMP 1 Output Vocal Vocal Signal Processor Direct Box Keyboards ENGLISH MONITOR OUT connected to an external monitor amp AMP 2 Output Setting Up Your Auro System This example shows a typical PA system using a powered mixer with a pair of Auro speakers for the main left and right mix. A separate signal from the mixer’s AUX/MONITOR bus is sent to an external power amplifier and two additional Auros placed in the tilt-back (wedge) position used as floor monitors.
Positioning the Auro D12/D15 Speaker Placement Whenever possible, it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the heads of the listening audience. The Auro enclosures feature standard 1 3/8” pole mount receptacles with locking bolts, which are compatible with speaker stands from a variety of manufacturers.
Wiring Guide The Auro loudspeaker 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 shelf” at you local pro-audio or musical instrument retailer. Be sure the cables use stranded speaker wire; gauge 12–14 is recommended. If you are making you own cables, use the diagrams below to ensure a proper hook up.
Specifications D12 D15 Output Power RMS Power 400 W @ 8 ohms Peak Power 800 W @ 8 ohms Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Transducers Low Frequency 12” bass transducer, 2.5” voice coil High Frequency 15” bass transducer, 3” voice coil 1.
Dimensions 10.8 in/ 275 mm 14 in/ 356 mm 17.75 in/ 450 mm 21.5 in/ 546 mm Owner's Manual ENGLISH 13.5 in/ 342 mm 27.
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