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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I daisy chain other powered or active speakers?
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Answer: You can daisy chain other powered speakers by using the XLR inputs and XLR outputs on
the SA-MT speakers.
Why is my second SA-MT speaker not working? I have one SA-MT speaker connected to my mixer with a
¼” cable and I have an XLR cable connected from the SA-MT speaker 1 XLR output to the XLR Input of SA-
MT speaker 2.
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Answer: Daisy chaining the signal to a second SA-MT speaker only works when you are using the
XLR jacks only for input and output.
What is the difference between the gain knob and volume knob? They seem to both do the same thing.
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Answer: The gain knob controls the level or strength of signal before the signal is amplified. The
gain setting determines how clean or dirty your sound is. The Volume knob controls the power
amp and the strength of the sound.
When I plug a microphone into the input jack, I can barely hear it, why is that?
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Answer: The input jacks on the SA-MT speakers are not meant for line level microphones to be
connected. The signal from the microphone will not be hot enough. If you need to run a
microphone, it is recommended add a small sound board or mixer to your SA-MT speakers.
Will the XLR jacks pass through a signal if the speaker is turned off?
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Answer: Yes, The XLR jacks do act as a pass through.
Can you use these speakers with an external power amplifier?
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Answer: No, hooking an external power amplifier to the speakers will damage both the built in
amplifier and speakers.
Troubleshooting
The SA-MT speaker(s) have no output sound and do not appear to be working.
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Answer: The SA-MT speakers have a built in amplifier. Check to make sure the amplifier is
powered on and is receiving power. Make sure the red voltage switch is selected 115v. Make
sure the speaker cables are connected properly into the amp. Make sure cables are not shorted
out. If the speakers are new out of the box… It is possible that during shipping a fuse could have
fallen out of the crossover or an internal wire slipped off the speaker terminal. For more help or
troubleshooting, call the Seismic Tech Hotline at 1-877-347-6423 ext 2.
The SA-MT speaker(s) are making a hum/buzz sound.
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Answer: Make sure you are using shielded cables. Also, check your mixer for proper cables. A
shorted out cable or improper shielded cable could cause buzzing. Also, check to see if your SA-
MT speaker is connected to a dedicated electrical circuit. Humming noise often can come from
electrical current feeding through the lines. It is recommended to use a power conditioner for all
of your amplifiers and pro audio gear.
The SA-MT speaker(s) sound Distorted or Fuzzy.
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Answer: First, make sure the built in amplifier on the SA-MT speaker and/or mixer is not clipping
or being overdriven. Check the volume levels on your input devices and mixer. It is possible that
your amplifier is either under powering or over powering causing a distorted signal. For more
help or troubleshooting, call the Seismic Tech Hotline at 1-877-347-6423 ext 2.
