Samson X15D - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 3 - Important Safety Information

Auro X12D/X15D 3 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 dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. D...

Page 5 - Contents

Auro X12D/X15D 5 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Rear Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Making Connections . . . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - Introduction

6 Thank you for purchasing the Samson Auro professional, powered loudspeaker. The Auro X12D and X15D are compact and powerful speaker cabinets featuring 1,000 watts of bi-amped onboard power. The Auro X12D and X15D, respectively, feature 12” and 15” heavy-duty, long-excursion woofers, as well as 1.3...

Page 7 - Features

Auro X12D/X15D 7 Features • 1,000 watt, two-way active loudspeakers for live sound applications• Lightweight, ultra-efficient Class-D amplifier• 800W LF + 200W HF power amplifiers (peak)• Ultra-wide, flat frequency response• Custom-designed, heavy-duty, 12”/15” long throw low frequency drivers provi...

Page 8 - Quick Start

8 1. Turn the Level control on the rear panel fully counterclockwise. 2. Set the HPF and EQ switches to the Flat positions (figure 1). 3. Turn the Power switch OFF. 4. Connect either a line level signal from your mixer (or other audio source) or a microphone to the Input 1 jack or a line level signa...

Page 9 - Rear Panel Layout

Auro X12D/X15D 9 1. XLR and ¼” Input Connector (Input 1) - This combo XLR and ¼” connector accepts either a balanced or unbalanced microphone or line level signal. The ¼” phone input accepts TS or TRS type connectors. 2. VOL Control (Input 1) - This Volume knobs adjusts the level of the Input 1 chan...

Page 11 - Using a Microphone; Making Connections; Using a Stereo Line Level Signal

Auro X12D/X15D 11 Using a Microphone • Be sure that the Auro X12D/X15D Power switch is set to the off position. • Turn the LEVEL control fully counterclockwise to the off position. • Connect the power cable to an AC socket.• Using a standard XLR cable, plug a microphone into the Auro’s XLR INPUT 1. ...

Page 12 - Speaker Placement; Using the Auro X12D/X15D as a Floor Monitor

12 Positioning the Auro X12D/X15D 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 ...

Page 13 - Cables and Connectors

Auro X12D/X15D 13 Cables and Connectors The Auro X12D/X15D features balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is acceptable. Whenever possible, use balanced connections to other equipment to suppress interference. Unbalanced 1/4” Connector XLR to XLR Balanced Balance...

Page 14 - Specifications

14 X12D X15D Output Power Low Frequency RMS Power 400 W @ 8 ohms Peak Power 800 W @ 8 ohms THD < 1 % High Frequency RMS Power 100 W @ 8 ohms Peak Power 200 W @ 8 ohms THD < 1 % Transducers Low Frequency 12” bass transducer, 2.5” voice coil 15” bass transducer, 3” voice coil High Frequency 1.34...

Page 15 - Dimensions

Auro X12D/X15D 15 Dimensions 14 in/ 356 mm 21.5 in/ 546 mm 10.8 in/ 275 mm 13.5 in/ 342 mm 17.75 in/ 450 mm 27.5 in/ 698 mm