SPL 18 Owner's Manual v 1.1 ©1999 ARX®
SPL 18 Owner's Manual v 1.1 ©1999 ARX®
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voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
instructions contained in this owner's manual
WARNING SYMBOLS USED ON THIS EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT - This self-powered loudspeaker
is designed to be connected ONLY to the AC
voltage ticked below
100 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
!
It is essential that you check that this
voltage is correct for your area before
connecting it to AC power. Do not plug
power cable into AC power until the
voltage has been checked. If incorrect,
contact your ARX distributor.
Your warranty does not cover connecting
to the wrong AC voltage!
This product has a locking removable AC power lead.
To insert power cable, line up pins, insert connector and
twist to the right.
To remove, depress lever on top of the connector, twist to
the left, and pull out.
110 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
220-240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
SPL 18 Specifications
Frequency response
35Hz - 100Hz +/– 4dB
Loudspeaker type
Active Low Frequency cabinet with onboard
amplification and speaker processing
18” (450mm) driver, 8 Ohms
Size
845H x 540W x 585D
Weight
60 Kgs
Input Connectors
3 pin Female XLR, polarity Pin 2 +,
Pin 3 –, Pin 1 Ground
Input Impedance
44K Balanced (electronic)
Nominal input level
0dB for nominal rated amplifier outputs
Input Loop Connectors
3 pin Male XLR, polarity Pin 2 +,
Pin 3 –, Pin 1 Ground
Sub Level Control
–10dB to +6dB, multi detented
Phase Reverse
Normal or 180° reversed
Crossover Frequency
100Hz
Crossover Type
Active 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter type
Highpass Filter
–3dB @ 35Hz 24dB Linkwitz Riley
Maximum SPL
128 peak, 125 continuous
Amplifier power
400 Watts RMS 8 ohms, 625 W Peak
Amplifier type
Lateral MosFet
THD
<.01%
Loudspeaker protection
ISC amplifier anti-clipping circuitry
Relay muted input
Relay switched output sensing DC
and RF error
Status LEDs
AC Power, Protection Active
AC Power
110V / 220V / 240V 50 / 60Hz
AC Power Input
Neutrik PowerCon locking type
NAC 3 FCA
AC Power Loop
Neutrik PowerCon locking type
NAC 3 FCB
AC Power protection
User resettable external circuit breaker
AC Wattage Max
600 VA (600 Watts)
Transformer type
Toroidal, thermally protected
@ 110 Deg C
Complies with 89/336/EEC EMC Directive, amended by 92/
31/EEC and 93/68/EEC and meets the following
standards:EN 55013 : 1990, Sections 3.2 and 3.5 EN 55020
: 1988, Sections 4.3, 5.4, 6.2, 7.0, 8.0.
Complies with Australian Standard AS/N25 1053
