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Page 2 - Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or mois-ture. 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. The lightning flash wit...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 RSX Passive Loudspeakers Copyright 2013, Samson Technologies Corp.v1Samson Technologies Corp.45 Gilpin AvenueHauppauge, New York 11788-8816Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com Speakon® is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG Table of Contents Safety Instructio...

Page 4 - Introduction

4 Thank you for purchasing the Samson RSX series passive loudspeaker system. The RSX series are high performance, two-way passive loudspeakers designed for portable, front of house and fixed installation sound reinforcement applications. Perfect for large PA systems, the RSX215 features two, heavy-d...

Page 5 - Key Features

5 RSX Passive Loudspeakers The RSX series two-way loudspeaker systems are per-fectly suited for portable and permanent sound rein-forcement applications. Here are some of their main features: RSX115 • Two-way passive loudspeaker system • High power handling: 600 watts AES / 2400 watts peak • 15"...

Page 6 - Input Connections

6 Input Connections The RSX has a pair ¼" (TS) phone and Speakon® connectors wired in parallel. This enables you to directly connect an extension cabinet to an RSX speaker. Only use one ¼" or Speakon® connector as an input connector from an amplifier. Typically, you will only connect a singl...

Page 7 - Basic Set Up

7 RSX Passive Loudspeakers Basic Set Up The RSX loudspeakers are passive cabinets, which means that they need to be connected to a power amplifier to reproduce an audio signal. Each speaker cabinet features two sets of parallel connectors. This enables each cabinet to be daisy chained to an addition...

Page 8 - Using Speaker Stands - RSX115

8 Using Speaker Stands - RSX115 The RSX115 features a standard 1 3 ∕ 8 " pole mount receptacle, which enables the speaker to be mounted on a standard tripod stand or subwoofer satellite pole. For best results raise the speak-ers above the heads of the listening audience. When mounting a speaker ...

Page 9 - Permanent Installation

9 RSX Passive Loudspeakers The RSX series loudspeakers are a perfect solution for many fixed installations such as live sound venues, discos, schools, houses of worship, convention centers and airport terminals. The enclosure is extremely versatile for installation as it can be suspended in several ...

Page 10 - Cable Wiring

10 Cable Wiring Tip (signal) Signal Signal Sleeve (ground) Ground Ground SPEAKON® SPEAKON® + - 1- 1+ 2+ 2- NOT CONNECTED Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Speakon® Wiring Guide The RSX series speaker connections are made via the rear panel 1/4-inch and/or Speakon® connectors for easy interface with industry...

Page 11 - Technical Specifications:

11 RSX Passive Loudspeakers Model RSX115 RSX215 Power Rating 600 watts AES 1200 watts AES 2400 watts peak 4800 watts peak Nominal Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms Frequency Response 50 Hz to 20 kHz ±3dB 40 Hz to 20 kHz ±3dB Sensitivity (1w @ 1m) 98 dB 98 dB Maximum SPL 127 dB SPL 132 dB SPL LF Driver 1 x 15&...

Page 12 - Dimensions

12 Dimensions RSX115 RSX215 1120 mm (44”) 523.5 mm (20.6”) 989 mm (40”) 442.3 mm (17.4”) 310.3 mm (12.2”) 192.4 mm (7.5”) 386.7 mm (15.2”) 1120 mm (44”) 523.5 mm (20.6”) 989 mm (40”) 442.3 mm (17.4”) 310.3 mm (12.2”) 192.4 mm (7.5”) 386.7 mm (15.2”) 1120 mm (44”) 523.5 mm (20.6”) 989 mm (40”) 442.3 ...