Samson RSX1185 - Manual

6 The RSX series passive speakers are perfectly suited for portable and permanent sound rein-forcement applications. Here are some of their main features:RSX110 (10" Two-way passive loudspeaker system)• 200 watts AES / 800 watts peak power handling• 10" (254 mm) Celestion low-frequency drive...

8 Input Connections The RSX jack plates feature parallel speaker connectors. 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 single extension cabinet to ...

9 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 parallel connectors which enable each cabinet to be daisy chained to an additional loudspeake...

10 Using Speaker Stands The RSX110, RSX112, and RSX115 feature standard 1 3 ∕ 8 " pole mount receptacles, which enable the speaker to be mounted on a standard tripod stand or subwoofer satellite pole. For best results, raise the speakers above the heads of the listening audience. When mounting a...

11 RSX Passive Loudspeakers The RSX110 and RSX112 are designed to be used as front-of-house main speakers or as floor monitors. Featuring compact design with integral 60° monitor angles, controlled bass frequency reproduction, and clear high frequency sound, the RSX speakers are ideal for stage moni...

12 Configuring the RSX118S Subwoofer Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute to decide how you want to inter-face your new RSX118S subwoofer. Most system set-ups fall into one of two categories: Monoor Stereo sub operation. In most cases, a common (mono) sub bass setup is prefe...

13 RSX Passive Loudspeakers Using an External Crossover The RSX118S features an 6dB/octave at 150Hz internal low pass filter, which means that frequencies will be reduced 6dB in level every time the frequency doubles. Consequently, fre-quencies that are in the range of the satellite speakers will be...

14 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 two-way speaker enclosures are extremely versatile for installation as they can be suspended in several diff...

15 RSX Passive Loudspeakers 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 ¼" and/or Speakon® connec-tors for easy...

16 1120 mm 44” 442 mm 17.4” 310 mm 12.2” 387 mm 15.2” 533 mm 21” 588 mm (40”) 334 mm 13.1” 153 mm 6” 192.4 mm (7.5”) 325 mm 12.8” 625 mm 24.6” 389 mm 15.3” 167 mm 6.5” 350 mm 13.7” 720 mm 28.3” 442 mm 17.4” 310 mm 12.2” 387 mm 15.2” 1120 mm 44” 442 mm 17.4” 310 mm 12.2” 387 mm 15.2” 533 mm 21” 588 m...