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Connecting the Speakers
CONNECTION EXAMPLE 1
The illustration below shows audio connections for a standard setup using two speaker systems.
MIXING
CONSOLE
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS
L
R
L
R
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS
DAISY-CHAINED
POWER
AMPLIFIER
L
R
Daisy-Chaining Speakers
Since the speaker systems in this series are equipped with two input terminals that are internally connected in parallel, it is
possible “daisy-chain” speakers by connecting the output from the power amplifier to one Neutrik connector, and a second
speaker system to the other.
We do not recommend connecting more than two 8 speakers in parallel. Two parallel-connected 8 speakers have a total
impedance of 4 , which is the minimum that should be connected to one amplifier output channel. The S112IVN, S115IVN,
SM10IVN, SM12IVN, SM15IVN and SW118IVN are 8 speakers, and two of these can safely be paralleled on one output. The
S215IVN and SW215IVN, however, have an impedance of 4 and should not be parallel-connected with another S215IVN /
SW215IVN or any other model.
Neutrik NL4FC Plug Wiring
If you will be using the Neutrik connectors for speaker input, wire the plugs as shown below. Be sure to use proper speaker
cable—NOT shielded instrument or line cable—for all speaker connections.
2– (NO USE)
2+ (NO USE)
1+ : HOT(+)
1– :COLD (–)
Neutrik NL4FC connector
Caution:
Use only unshielded speaker cable with stranded conductors to connect speakers to the speaker terminals on a power
amplifier. The use of audio cable not rated as sufficient for the amplifier’s maximum output level can create a potential fire
hazard.
