Summary of auro D12
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Owners manual.
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important safety information warning: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-service- able parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Attention: affin de prÉvenir le rique de chocs Élec- triques ne pas retirer les vis. Toute rÉpara...
Page 4: Important Safety Information
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 open- ings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. 8. Do not install ne...
Page 5: Table of Contents
Auro d12/d15 owner's manual 1 table of contents introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 auro components . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6: Introduction
Auro d12/d15 2 introduction thank you for purchasing the samson auro professional, passive loudspeaker. Combin- ing 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 aur...
Page 7: English
Auro d12/d15 owner's manual 3 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”...
Page 8: Auro Components
Auro d12/d15 4 auro components auro front panel 1. Woofer – custom designed , heavy- duty, 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”...
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Auro d12/d15 owner's manual 5 english choosing the correct cables impedance auro series speaker connections are made via the rear panel ¼” and/or speakon® connectors. It is recommeneded that you use standard unshielded speaker wires (12-14 gauge), available at your local pro audio or music store, wi...
Page 10: Power The Auro D12/d15
Auro d12/d15 6 connecting two auro cabinets power the auro d12/d15 microphone positioning 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 imped- ance to insure a proper connection wi...
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Auro d12/d15 owner's manual 7 english setting up your auro system this example shows a typical pa system using a powered mixer with a pair of auro speak- ers 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 ...
Page 12: Positioning The Auro D12/d15
Auro d12/d15 8 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 enclo- sures feature standard 1 3/8” pole mount receptacles with locking bolts, which are compatible with speaker stands from a...
Page 13: Wiring Guide
Auro d12/d15 owner's manual 9 wiring guide signal signal tip (signal) sleeve (ground) ground ground unbalanced 1/4” connector speakon® 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 standar...
Page 14: Specifications
Auro d12/d15 10 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 15” bass transducer, 3” voice coil high frequency 1.34” (34 mm) compression driver acoustic performance frequency response (...
Page 15: Dimensions
Auro d12/d15 owner's manual 11 dimensions 14 in/ 356 mm 21.5 in/ 546 mm 10.8 in/ 275 mm 27.5 in/ 698 mm 13.5 in/ 342 mm 17.75 in/ 450 mm english.
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