Samson Portable Speaker RS10 User Guide

RS10  
RS12  
RS15  
RS215  
RS10M  
RS12M  
RS15M  
2-way Loudspeaker Speaker Systems  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
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Resound Features  
Resound Components  
Controls and Functions  
Connecting the Resound Speaker System  
Choosing the Correct Cables  
Powering the Resound  
Quick Set-Up  
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Positioning the Resound  
Setting up your Resound  
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Resound Wiring Guide  
Specifications  
Notes  
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Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp.  
Printed December, 2003  
Samson Technologies Corp.  
575 Underhill Blvd.  
P.O. Box 9031  
Syosset, NY 11791-9031  
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)  
Fax: 516-364-3888  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Resound Series loudspeaker system! The Resound speaker systems  
by Samson takes the concept of PA systems to a new level. Whether you are using the RS10, RS12, RS15 or  
RS215 front-firing PA speakers for main “front of house” PA, or the RS10M, RS12M or RS15M for wedge floor  
monitors, the Resound series will provide clear sound with a lot of output. By combining high power handling,  
advanced crossover design, along with quality speaker and cabinet components, the Resound series provides  
premium audio for any kind of live application. For deep low end that stays tight and punchy, each of the  
Resound loudspeakers features heavy-duty, custom designed low frequency drivers. A ten-inch woofer in the  
Resound RS10 and RS10M , a 12-inch for the Resound RS12 and RS12M and 15-inch woofers for the RS15,  
RS15M and RS215M. To handle the high frequency content, the Resound series employs a 1.75-inch (44 mil-  
limeter) mylar diaphragm high frequency driver on a 1" throat, wide dispersion horn. The result, the Resound  
series speaker systems offer crystal-clear audio and an ultra-wide sound field. To make your connections simple,  
each Resound model provides both 1/4-inch and NEUTRIK SPEAKON® Input and Extension output connectors.  
Heavy-grade steel grills and durable carpet covering offer excellent protection against wear and tear. The com-  
pact cabinets can be placed on the floor or stand mounted using the integral 1 3/8" pole mount receptacle. With  
the Resound, setup and break down is quick and easy. As fixed sound reinforcement or as a durable, great-  
sounding road PA, the Resound monitor is ideal for sound professionals and performers looking for serious out-  
put and studio monitor sound quality from a PA speaker system.  
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Resound PA system, as well as a descrip-  
tion 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 online techni-  
cal support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.  
With proper care your Resound will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial  
number in the space provided below for future reference.  
Serial number:  
Date of purchase:  
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping  
your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON  
(1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing  
materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.  
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Resound Features  
The Samson Resound series two-way loudspeaker systems offer several models to manage a variety of live sound  
applications. With their high quality components, convenient sized trapezoidal and monitor wedge enclosures, ergonom-  
ic carry handles and stand mounts, the Resound series system will provide great sound with reliability. Here are some of  
their main features:  
Two-way passive loudspeaker systems featuring high quality components and providing clean, articulate sound  
reinforcement for vocal and/or music reproduction.  
For deep bass response, the Resound series utilizes custom designed, heavy-duty, low-frequency drive units.  
The RS10 and RS10M feature a 10-inch woofer, while the RS12 and RS12M employ a 12-inch woofer, and 15-  
inch low frequency drivers are used in the RS15, RS215 and RS15M .  
For sweet highs that can cut through the back-line instruments, the Resound series systems incorporate a high-  
frequency compression driver with a 1.75-inch (44mm) mylar diaphragm fitted to a 1-inch (25mm) throat, 60 x  
90 degree hi-frequency horn.  
The Resound series speakers carry high power ratings with the RS10 and RS10M capable of 125 watts continu-  
ous power handling, the RS12 and RS12M handling 175watts, the RS15 and RS15M reaching 225 watt continu-  
ous power and an enormous 700 watts continuous power handling for the RS215  
Neutrik Speakon ® plus 1/4-inch Input connectors interface easily with most any power amp or powered mixer.  
Neutrik Speakon ® plus 1/4-inch Extension output connectors also allow you to “daisy-chain” multiple Resound  
models together to create larger sound reinforcement systems.  
Internal 18 dB/octave crossover with high frequency lamp protection.  
RS10, RS12M and RS15M floor monitors offer two projection angles to adjust the sound coverage for different  
size stages.  
All models, including the monitor versions, can be stand mounted via their standard 1 3/8-inch speaker stand  
receptacles.  
Rugged, road-worthy carpet covered enclosures with steel speaker grills for high reliability.  
Quality build and rugged construction ensure reliable performance from night-to-night and venue-to-venue.  
Three-year extended warranty.  
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Resound Components  
Resound FRONT PANEL  
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Wide Dispersion Horn – 1 inch throat,  
60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn pro-  
vides extensive coverage and linear, off  
axis response.  
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Mylar Compression Driver – 1.75 inch  
(44mm), mylar diaphragm with 1 inch  
opening.  
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15 Inch Driver – Custom designed,  
heavy-duty, 15” low frequency driver pro-  
vides deep bass.  
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Handle – One of two, ultra over-sized  
carry handles.  
Steel Grill – Durable steel grill provides  
protection for, and easy access to, LF  
driver.  
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Port Tube – Two precision tuned, low  
frequency port tubes extend the bass  
response.  
Enclosure – Rugged wooden  
enclosure durable carpet covering.  
Resound REAR PANEL  
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INPUT – Neutrik Speakon® input connec-  
tor for connecting to the output of a power  
amplifier or powered mixer.  
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EXTENSION – Neutrik Speakon® parallel  
output connector for connecting addition-  
al Resound’s.  
INPUT – 1/4-inch phone input connector  
for connecting to the output of a power  
amplifier or powered mixer.  
EXTENSION – 1/4-inch parallel output for  
connecting additional Resound’s.  
Note: For a detailed wiring diagram, see page 9 of  
this manual.  
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Connecting the Resound Speaker System  
Choosing the Correct cables  
The Resound series speakers connections are made via the rear panel 1/4-inch and/or Neutrik Speakon® con-  
nectors. Standard unshielded speaker wire, available at your local pro audio or music store, with either 1/4-inch  
phone or Speakon connectors and wire gauge of 12-14 is recommended.  
If your amplifier uses binding posts you can use speaker cables with banana plugs, but be sure to pay attention to  
the plus and minus polarity when making the connections. It is important that your PA system is connected in  
phase otherwise you will not have the proper low-end response and stereo image.  
In order to ensure that your PA system is in phase, be careful to pay close attention to the positive and negative  
marking on the amplifier and wires. Make sure that the + terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is con-  
nected to the + terminal of the power amplifier and that the - terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is con-  
nected to the - terminal of the power amplifier.For a detailed wiring diagram, see page 9 of this manual.  
Here’s a tip: It’s fairly easy to identify a monitor that is out of phase just by listening, especially on a pop record.  
Listen for the parts of the music that you would expect to be in the center of the mix like kick drum and vocals. If  
you 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. (This test won’t work on early  
Beatles records where Ringo’s drum kit is panned all the to the right side. Try a Madonna record.)  
About Impedance  
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about impedance. Impedance is  
the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier and is measured in Ohms.  
Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance: When two speakers, of equal impedance are wired in "Parallel",  
like when you use the Extension Output, the total impedance is cut in half and when two speakers are wire in  
“Series”, (usually for interna cabinet wiring only), the total impedance is the sum of the speakers individual imped-  
ance.  
Each of the Resound models, EXCEPT the RS215 is 8 Ohms. So, when two Resound models, EXCEPT the  
RS215 are connected together in parallel, the total impedance is 4 Ohms. The RS215 impedance is 4 Ohms. So,  
when two RS215’s are connected together in parallel, the total impedance is 2 Ohms. The impedance of your  
speaker also has an effect on your amplifier. In general, the lower the impedance, the more power your amplifier  
will put out.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is minimum safe impedance for running power amplifiers so be sure to check the man-  
ufacturer’s recommended impedance for your amplifier to avoid any damage to your amplifier or voiding your  
warranty.  
Using the EXTENSION Output  
The Resound models provide a convenient Extension Output for connecting additional speaker cabinets in paral-  
lel. Be sure to read the section above on impedance to insure a proper hook up with your amplifier. To connect  
two Resounds using the Extension output, connect your amplifier output to the Input of the first Resound and  
then, connect the Extension Output to the Input of the second Resound.  
Powering the Resound  
Each of the Resound loudspeakers have a specific power rating, which is printed on the input jack-plate, and  
also, in the Specification section on page 10 of this manual. Be sure to check that your power amp has the cor-  
rect power output for your Resound. Be careful to consider the total impedance if you are connecting more the  
one Resound to one side of a stereo power amplifier. Using a power amplifier with too low of a power rating can  
be dangerous since the output signal is often clipped in an effort to get the desired level. Over powering the  
Resound can result in catastrophic failure and therefore using any amplifier with a power rating over the recom-  
mend power rating may void your warranty.  
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Quick Set-Up  
In the following pages of this manual you will find a detailed explanation of system set-ups, but if you  
just want to get started quickly, you can follow the diagram and steps below to set up a basic stereo PA  
system.  
NOTE: Before plugging in and turning on, it is important to remember the Golden Rule of audio … "  
LAST ON, FIRST OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always  
turn your power amplifiers or powered monitors on LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your  
power amps off FIRST. This helps avoid any loud pops caused by inrush current at power up, which  
can sometimes damage loudspeakers.  
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Before connecting your Resound’s, make sure that the power of all your systems components  
are turned off. Also, make sure that your power amplifier volume controls and the main left and  
right faders of your mixer are turned all the way down.  
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3.  
Connect the cables to your microphones and instruments, or a CD player, to your mixer.  
Switch on the power of the mixer, instruments and/or CD player, and then switch on your power  
amplifier.  
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While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument or CD), raise the mixers main Left and  
Right faders to the "0" position. Be sure that the mixer’s output meters are not clipping. If they  
are, adjust the mixer volumes down until the signal cleans up.  
Now, slowly raise your power amp controls until you reach the desired listening level.  
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Positioning the Resound  
Microphone Positioning - How to Reduce Feedback  
Feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that is heard when the  
microphone gets too close to the speaker and the volume is high. You get  
feedback when the microphone picks up the amplified signal from the  
speaker, and then amplifies through the speaker again, and then picks it  
up again, and so on and so on. In general, it is always recommended that  
any LIVE mic (a mic that’s on) is positioned behind the speaker enclo-  
sures. This will give you the best level from your system before feedback.  
One possible exception is when you are adjusting the sounds of the micro-  
phones, since you want to listen in front of the speaker to hear properly. To  
do this, lower the MAIN VOLUME while setting the EQ and effect from in  
front of the speakers. Once you have the sound you like, move the micro-  
phones to behind the speakers and raise the Main volume.  
Speaker Placement  
Whenever possible, it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the  
heads of the listening audience. The Resound enclosure features a stan-  
dard 1 3/8” pole mount receptacle, which is compatible with speaker  
stands from a variety of manufacturers.  
Using the Resound as a Floor Monitor  
The Resound RS10M, RS12M and RS15M are ideal solutions for stage  
monitoring and thanks to the unique design of the RS10M and RS12M,  
two wedge monitor positions are possible. When placed on its side with  
the high frequency horn facing to the left of  
the enclosure, the RS10M and RS12M are  
tilted at a 25 degree angle optimizing per-  
formance when used on a small stage.  
When the monitors are placed on their side  
with the high frequency horn facing to the  
right of the enclosure, they are tilted at a 30  
degree angle optimizing performance when  
used on larger stages. The RS15M fea-  
tures a wide dispersion pattern and is con-  
figured with a 30 degree angle making them  
ideal for electronic drum and keyboard  
monitors. In a large stage monitor system,  
several Resound’s can be daisy-chained  
together using the EXTENSION SPEAKER  
output.  
FAR FIELD  
NEAR FIELD  
Note: Be sure to check the manufacturers  
minimum recommended impedance for  
your power amplifier to avoid overload and  
possible damage to both the speaker and  
amplifier. In many instances when using  
the Resound as a monitor system, you may  
STAGE MONITOR POSITION  
25 DEGREES  
STAGE MONITOR POSITION  
30 DEGREES  
choose to use an external equalizer like the Samson S Curve 131 to increase the volume and reduce  
the chance of feedback.  
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Setting Up Your Resound System  
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RESOUND Wiring Guide  
The Resound provides both Speakon 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 your local pro-audio  
or musical instrument retailer. Be sure that cables use standard, stranded speaker wire. A 12-14 gauge is recom-  
mended. If you are making your own cables, use the diagrams following below to ensure a proper hook up.  
Unbalanced 1/4” Connector  
Signal  
Signal  
Tip (signal)  
Ground  
Ground  
Sleeve (ground)  
Speakon Wiring Guide  
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1- 1+  
2+ 2-  
NOT CONNECTED  
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RESOUND Specifications  
RS215  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
350 Watts RMS, 600 Watts Program  
4 Ohms  
35 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
101 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
128dB  
MAX SPL:  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
2 x 15-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Weight:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
80 lbs. 36.32 kg  
RS15  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
225 Watts RMS, 400 Watts Program  
8 Ohms  
40 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
98 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
122dB  
MAX SPL:  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
15-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Mounting:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount  
Receptacle  
Weight:  
51 lbs. 23.14 kg  
RS12  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
175 Watts RMS, 300 Watts Program  
8 Ohms  
50 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
121dB  
MAX SPL:  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
12-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Mounting:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount  
Receptacle  
Weight:  
38.5 lbs. 17.5 kg  
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RESOUND Specifications  
RS10  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
125 Watts RMS, 220 Watts Program  
8 Ohms  
60 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
95 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
115dB  
MAX SPL:  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
10-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Mounting:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount  
Receptacle  
Weight:  
33.25 lbs. 15.1 kg  
RS10M  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
125 Watts RMS, 220 Watts Program  
8 Ohms  
60 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
95 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
MAX SPL:  
115 dB  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
10-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Mounting:  
Weight:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
25º and 30º wedge monitor position  
31.5 lbs. 14.28 kg  
RS12M  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
175 Watts RMS, 300 Watts Program  
8 Ohms  
50 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
MAX SPL:  
121dB  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
12-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Mounting:  
Weight:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
25º and 30º wedge monitor position  
37 lbs. 16.7 kg  
RS15M  
Power Rating (@ 8):  
Nominal Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Sensitivity:  
225 Watts RMS, 400 Watts Program  
8 Ohms  
40 Hz – 20 kHz 3 dB  
98 dB SPL @ 1W/1m  
MAX SPL:  
126dB  
LF Driver:  
HF Driver:  
15-inch heavy-duty driver  
1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm  
compression driver  
Protection:  
Mounting:  
Weight:  
Internal overload Lamp on HF driver  
30º wedge monitor position  
49 lbs. 22.2 kg  
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Notes  
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Samson Technologies Corp.  
575 Underhill Blvd.  
P. O. Box 9031  
Syosset, NY 11791-9031  
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)  
Fax: 516-364-3888  
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