The amplifier can cope with any load of 2
Ω
or higher. This means that you may connect a
maximum of two 4
Ω
, four 8
Ω
, or eight 16
Ω
loudspeakers per channel in parallel. Linking the
loudspeakers from one enclosure to another has two major disadvantages:
1.The loudspeaker cable from the amplifier to the first enclosure conducts the current for all
enclosures, which means extra losses.
2.The DDC only works for the first enclosure.
Splitting the leads at the amplifier output terminals solves these problems (see figure 3-8). The
DDC system corrects the performance loss due to connectors, loudspeaker cables and so on.
However, it cannot prevent loss of power. So only use cables of minimal 2 x 1.5 mm
2
or more
for the loudspeaker leads and 2 x 0.75 mm
2
for the DDC leads.
For bridge mode operation, connect the speaker to the bridge mode output connector. Its wiring
is identical to the other outputs.
2+
2-
1-
1+
+
-
SPEAKON NL4FC
OK
Figure 3-8
Correct way of connecting several enclosures to the ES 10
2+
2-
1-
1+
+
-
SPEAKON NL4FC
Figure 3-9
ES 10 bridge mode to loudspeaker connections.
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