Summary of RSX 112a
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Owner's manual.
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Copyright 2015 - samson technologies corp. V1.3 samson technologies corp. 45 gilpin avenue hauppauge, new york 11788-8816 phone: 1-800-3-samson (1-800-372-6766) fax: 631-784-2201 www.Samsontech.Com.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Rsx active loudspeakers 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 instructi...
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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 28 member states of the eu, in switzerla...
Page 5: Contents
Rsx active loudspeakers 5 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 rsx112a & rsx115a rear panel layout . . . . . . . . . 10 rsxm10a & rsxm12a rear pan...
Page 6: Introduction
6 introduction thank you for purchasing the samson rsx active professional, powered loudspeaker. The rsx series product range includes the rsx112a and rsx115a front of house loudspeakers and the rsxm10a and rsxm12a low profile floor monitors. The rsx112a and rsx115a are 2-way active loudspeakers whi...
Page 7: Features
Rsx active loudspeakers 7 features • lightweight, class d 2-way active loudspeakers • 1,600 watts of output power • rsx112a: 12” low frequency driver • rsx115a: 15” low frequency driver • 1.75” petp celestion compression driver • time aligned speakers for an ultra-wide, flat frequency response • sam...
Page 8: Quick Start
8 1. Turn the volume controls on the rear panel fully counterclockwise. 2. Set the eq switch to the flat positions. 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 signal to the input 2 ja...
Page 9: Quick Start
Rsx active loudspeakers 9 1. Turn the volume controls on the rear panel fully counterclockwise. 2. If using as floor monitors set the monitor/foh switch to the monitor positions. 3. Turn the power switch off. 4. Connect the monitor output from your mixer to the input jack on the rsxm10a/rsxm12a rear...
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10 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 knob adjusts the level of the input 1 channel. 3. Mic/lin...
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Rsx active loudspeakers 11 10. Mix output - male xlr connector used to link multiple speaker cabinets. Note: when connecting a loudspeaker to the line output of the rsx loudspeaker, it is important to power on the rsx loudspeaker first, then power on the linked speaker. When powering down the system...
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12 rsxm10a & rsxm12a rear panel layout 1. Xlr and ¼” input connector - this combo xlr and ¼” connector accepts either a balanced or unbalanced line level signal. The ¼” phone input accepts ts or trs type connectors. 2. Line output - male xlr connector used to link multiple speaker cabinets. Note: wh...
Page 13: Positioning Rsx Loudspeakers
Rsx active loudspeakers 13 positioning rsx loudspeakers speaker placement the rsx active loudspeakers 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...
Page 14: Positioning Rsx Loudspeakers
14 positioning rsx loudspeakers avoiding feedback feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that can heard when the microphone picks up sound from the speaker. The sound is then re-amplified back through the speaker again, creating a feedback loop. Follow these steps to minimize the likelihood ...
Page 15: Rsx Series System Setup
Rsx active loudspeakers 15 rsx series system setup signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow signal flow preamp preamp this example shows a typical pa system using a mixer with a pair of rsx speakers for the main left and right mix. The left rsx speaker is connected to an active subwoofer a se...
Page 16: Permanent Installation
16 the rsx112a and rsx115a loudspeakers are perfect solutions 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 sev...
Page 17: Cables and Connectors
Rsx active loudspeakers 17 cables and connectors the rsx active loudspeakers 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 xl...
Page 18: Specifications
18 rsx112a rsx115a output power low frequency rms power 650w peak power 1300w high frequency rms power 150w peak power 300w transducers low frequency 12” (304 mm) woofer with 2.5” (64 mm) voice-coil 15” (380 mm) woofer with 3” (76 mm) voice-coil high frequency 1.75” (44 mm) petp celestion compressio...
Page 19: Specifications
Rsx active loudspeakers 19 rsxm10a rsxm12a output power low frequency rms power 350w peak power 700w high frequency rms power 50w peak power 100w transducers low frequency 10” (254 mm) woofer with 2” (51 mm) voice-coil 12” (304 mm) woofer with 2” (51 mm) voice-coil high frequency 1” (25.4 mm) driver...
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Samson technologies corp. 45 gilpin avenue hauppauge, new york 11788-8816 phone: 1-800-3-samson (1-800-372-6766) fax: 631-784-2201 samsontech.Com.