Page 3 - 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 ...
Page 4 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Samson Expedition professional, powered loudspeaker. The Expedition XP112a and XP115a are compact and powerful speaker cabinets featuring 500 watts of bi-amped onboard power. The Expedition XP112a and XP115a, respectively, feature 12” and 15” heavy-duty, long-excursion w...
Page 5 - Features
Features Here is a look at some the features of the Expedition powered loudspeakers: • 500 watt, two-way active loudspeakers for live sound applications • Ultra-wide, flat frequency response • Custom-designed, heavy-duty, 12”/15” long throw low frequency drivers provide enhanced bass response • 1” n...
Page 6 - Quick Start
Quick Start The following steps will help you set up your Expedition XP112a/XP115a loudspeakers. 1. Turn the VOLUME control on the rear panel fully counterclockwise. 2. Set the Contour switch in the out (OFF) position. 3. Turn the Power switch OFF. 4. Connect either a line-level signal from your mix...
Page 7 - Rear Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 1. XLR & ¼” Combo Input - Use this XLR / 1⁄4” input for balanced micro- phone or line level device. 2. SENSITIVITY Switch (Mic/Line) - The MIC position changes the gain of the input jacks from MIC to LINE level. 3. LINK Output - Male XLR connector used to li...
Page 8 - Connecting a Microphone
Follow these steps to connect a dynamic microphone to your Expedition loudspeaker: • Set the Expedition XP112a/XP115a Power switch to the off position. • Turn the VOLUME control fully counterclockwise to the off position. • Connect the power cable to an AC socket. • Using a standard XLR cable, plug ...
Page 9 - Connecting a Stereo Signal Source
The following steps describes connecting Stereo Line Level Signal to two Expedition loudspeakers: • Set the Expedition XP112a/XP115a Power switch to the off position. • Turn the LEVEL control fully counterclockwise to the off position. • Connect the power cable to an AC socket. • Using standard XLR ...
Page 11 - Specifications
XP112a XP115a Output Power 500 Watts Peak (400 LF + 100 HF) 250 Watts RMS (200 LF + 50 HF) Low Frequency 12” Woofer, 2” Voice Coil 15” Woofer, 2” Voice Coil High Frequency 1” Neodymium Driver, 1” Voice Coil Frequency Response 60Hz - 20KHz 50Hz - 20kHz Max. SPL (1M) 119dB 121dB Limiter Optical Horn C...