Samson auro D15 Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

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 near any heat sources 

such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including 

amplifiers) that produce heat. 

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose 

of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two 

blades with one wider than the 

other. A grounding plug has two 

blades and a third grounding prong. 

The wide blade or the third prong 

is provided for your safety. When 

the provided plug does not fit into 

your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  Protect the power cord from being 

walked on or pinched particularly at 

the plugs, convenience receptacles, 

and at the point where they exit 

from the apparatus.

11.  Only use attachments/accessories 

specified by the manufacturer.

12.  Use only with the 

cart, stand, tri-

pod, bracket, or 

table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold 

with the apparatus. 

When a cart or rack is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/ap-

paratus combination to avoid injury 

from tip-over.

13.  Unplug this apparatus during 

lightning storms or when unused for 

long periods of time.

14.  Refer all servicing to qualified ser-

vice personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been 

damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, 

liquid has been spilled or objects 

have fallen into apparatus, the ap-

paratus has been exposed to rain or 

moisture, does not operate normally, 

or has been dropped.

15.  Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or 

electric shock, this apparatus should 

not be exposed to rain or moisture 

and objects filled with liquids, such 

as vases should not be placed on 

this apparatus.

16.  WARNING: The Class I apparatus 

shall be connected to a mains socket 

outlet with a protective earthing 

connection.

17.  The mains plug or an appliance cou-

pler is used as the disconnect device, 

the disconnect device shall remain 

readily operable.

Important Safety Information

Summary of Contents for auro D15

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2011 Samson Technologies Corp 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 V1 1 ...

Page 3: ...d to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le symbole du point d exclamation prévient l utilisateur de la présence d instructions importantes sur le fonctionnement et la maintenance de ce produit dans le mode d emploi fourni Consignes de sécurité importantes If you want to dispose this product do not mix it w...

Page 4: ...s accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tri pod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart or rack is used use caution when moving the cart ap paratus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified ser...

Page 5: ...eatures 3 Auro Components 4 Choosing the Correct Cables 5 Impedance 5 Connecting Two Auro Cabinets 6 Power the Auro D12 D15 6 Microphone Positioning 6 Setting Up Your Auro System 7 Positioning the Auro D12 D15 8 Wiring Guide 9 Specifications 10 Dimensions 11 ENGLISH ...

Page 6: ...or anywhere seri ous power and superior sound quality are desired In these pages you ll find a detailed itemization of the features of the Auro PA system as well as a description of its front and rear panels step by step instructions for its setup and use and full specifications You ll also find a warranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive onli...

Page 7: ...uency drivers provide enhanced bass response 1 34 compression driver with 1 throat for smooth high end reproduction Speakon plus parallel input connectors that can also be used as extension outputs Internal 12 dB octave crossover 30 and 45 degree monitor angles for near and far field coverage Standard 1 3 8 inch 35 mm speaker stand receptacle Versatile portable design with integrated side handles ...

Page 8: ...Bass Port Precision tuned low frequency port tubes extend the bass response 6 Handle One of two ultra over sized rubber grip carry handles 7 Steel Grill Durable steel grill provides protection for and easy access to the LF driver 8 Enclosure Thick wall high impact polypropylene enclosure Auro Rear Panel 9 Speakon Jack Speakon jack for connecting a power amplifier output or as an extension out put ...

Page 9: ... do not hear them directly in the center for instance they sound like they are two signals panned hard right and left then you are more than likely listening to an out of phase monitor system It is important that your PA system is connected in phase otherwise you will not have the proper low end response and stereo image Before you hook up your speaker cabinet it is useful to learn a little about ...

Page 10: ...se an amplifier that has a power rating not more than twice the RMS rating of othe Auro cabinet This will offer extra headroom and deliver a clear signal to your speaker cabinet Using a power amplifier with a low power rating will cause a clipped output signal which may damage the speaker Be sure to consult the users manual of the amplifier to ensure it has the correct power output for your speake...

Page 11: ...or 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 Auros placed in the tilt back wedge position used as floor monitors Vocal Vocal Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboards Signal Processor Direct Box MONITOR OUT connected to an external monitor amp AMP 2 Output AMP 1 Output ...

Page 12: ...When using a speaker pole mount be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the Auro loudspeaker Note Always have another person assist when mounting the Auro speaker onto a speaker stand or when adjusting the stand while the speaker is mounted Using the Auro D12 D15 as a Floor Moni tor The Auro D12 D15 is an ideal solution for stage monitoring Thanks to its unique design two wedge mon...

Page 13: ...peakon and 1 4 phone connectors for easy interface with industry standard cables You can use a variety of standard speaker cables that are available off the shelf at you local pro audio or musical instrument retailer Be sure the cables use stranded speaker wire gauge 12 14 is recommended If you are making you own cables use the diagrams below to ensure a proper hook up ENGLISH ...

Page 14: ... dB Maximum Sound Pressure Level 118 dB SPL 1 m 120 dB SPL 1 m Horizontal Coverage Angle 90 Vertical Coverage Angle 60 Crossover Crossover Type 12 dB oct Linkwitz Riley Crossover Frequency 3 5 kHz Inputs Inputs Speakon Parallel Inputs Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Length 14 356 mm 17 75 450 mm Width 10 8 275 mm 13 5 342 mm Height 21 5 546 mm 27 5 698 mm Weight lbs 28 5 lbs 12 95 kgs 39 lbs 17 7...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...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 ...

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