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BACK PANEL DIAGRAM

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1

This switch uses the internal matching transformer to select the impedance of your Ardent™ 

15M.

 

It does not affect speakers plugged into jacks (

c

 

d

). NOTE: The speaker acoustical 

output will drop 3dB when switched to 16 ohms. This is because the load on the amplifier 
driving the Ardent™ 15M is ½ that of the 8 ohm setting.

 

2

This Multi-position switch uses the internal matching transformer to attenuate (lower) the 

volume of the Ardent™ 15M. It does not affect speakers plugged into jacks (

c

 

d

). It also 

reduces the amplifier load.

3

   

These 1/4” jacks are used to connect the speaker cabinet to an amplifier, such as a 

powered mixer or power amp.  These jacks are wired in parallel, so they can be used to 
connect to another speaker cabinet.  

4

   

This jack accepts Neutrik Speakon

® 

connector. Pins +1 and - 1 are used. This jack is also 

wired in parallel with the 1/4” jacks (

c

).

Horn

Protection

Crossover

Horn

Speaker

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+

Speakon

d

 Jacks

1/4” Jacks

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Attenuator

8 - 16 Ohm

Selector

Block Diagram

+1

-1

Summary of Contents for Ardent 15M

Page 1: ...able and powerful your new Ardent speaker offers excellent sound quality and performance characteristics Inside this manual you ll find detailed information regarding this product s features We wish y...

Page 2: ...s product near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stove or other apparatus including heat producing amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or g...

Page 3: ...n cessaire au refroidissement 8 Ne pas placer le produit pr s de toute source de chaeur telle que radiateurs arriv es d air chaud fourneaux ou autres appareils g n rant de la chaleur incluant les amp...

Page 4: ...rmer to attenuate lower the volume of the Ardent 15M It does not affect speakers plugged into jacks c d It also reduces the amplifier load 3 These 1 4 jacks are used to connect the speaker cabinet to...

Page 5: ...enuator to lower volume on monitors that do not need to be as loud or have problems with feedback NOTE When an amplifier channel is used for driving only monitors with attenuators it is best to have a...

Page 6: ...ircuit Dimensions 1 Neodymium Compression Driver 2 2 KHz Actual response may vary depending on input 1 Watt 1 Meter Nominal 45 18K 8 16 Ohm Selectable 150 Watts 300 Watts 12 Special Design Power Handl...

Page 7: ...ns and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated currents 16A EN55103 1 1995 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product family standard for Audio Video Audio visual and entertainment L...

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