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Peavey RBN 215 SUB Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 215 SUB ™ Powered Speaker System Operating Manual www.peavey.com...
  • Page 2 FCC/ICES Compliancy Statement  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license‐exempt RSS Standard(s).  Operation is  subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  accept any interference received, that may cause undesired operation.  Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de  licence.  L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de  brouillage, et (2) I’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le  brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. can void the  user’s authority to use the equipment.  Note – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the  interference by one or more of the following measures.  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is ...
  • Page 3 Peak SPL up to 133 dB with music! Applications The Peavey RBN™ 215 Sub has a variety of applications such as extending the bass performance of smaller full- range speaker systems used for sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke or musical play- back.

  • Page 4: On/Off Switch

    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. TO PREVENT THE LOWER REAR PANEL RISK OF FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE 250 VOLT FUSE.

  • Page 5: Voltage Selector Switch

    Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment. Never break off the ground pin on any equipment. It is provided for your safety. If the outlet used does not have a ground pin, a suitable grounding adapter should be used and the third wire should be grounded properly.
  • Page 6 UPPER REAR PANEL INPUTS (5) Two input channels are provided. The line-level input is of the medium impedance balanced type. The jack is a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS connector. Sensitivity of this input is 0.33 volts for full output, when the MIC/ LINE switch (7) is in the LINE position.
  • Page 7 UPPER REAR PANEL proper set-up and connections. OR see the section titled “Alternate Method of Connecting a Satellite Speaker to the Sub”. LCD Display (12) Provides a menu read-out manipulated and activated by the Push-To-Select button (13) Push-To-Select button (13) Rotary knob that allow the user to select and choose menu options on the LCD display screen (12).
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Special Note for Permanent Installation When installing the RBN™215 Sub, AC power runs will be used and a certified electrician should be consulted to be sure that all AC wiring complies with local codes and regulations. It is also advisable to use a cable clip properly affixed to the cabinet to strain relief the IEC power cord connected to the amplifier module at (3) so the power cord cannot be pulled out or vibrate loose.
  • Page 9 Do not connect cables to the jacks while the unit is ON and the Gain knob is turned up! While a standard single-ended 1/4” phone plug-equipped cable will work well and the balanced input circuitry will provide some interference rejection, a balanced cable using either the balanced TRS 1/4” phone plug or the XLR plug will pro- vide superior interference rejection and performance.
  • Page 10 Straight up (detent): Sub set hot by approx. 6 dB, above the nominal level of the RBN™112. 1 o’ c lock position (1st dot to the right of center): Sub set a little hot by approx. 3 dB, above the nominal level of the RBN™112.
  • Page 11 A two-line, 16-character per line LCD and a rotary push-to-select encoder make up the interface for this prod- uct. The DSP processing control accessible by the user, consists of a 9-band graphic equalizer (GEQ), choice of output Polarity, selection of Bass Enhancement, and signal Delay. This is applied to the powered speaker system, and in some cases, to the processed output.
  • Page 12 Rotate knob to select a different crossover frequency 110 Hz is the default selection, other choices are 100 Hz and 120 Hz. Once selection made and the knob is pushed, next screen: Connect Mixer to: RBN215 Sub input. Push knob, next screen: Sub Proc.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    If so, turn off the RBN™215 Sub and let it cool for a sufficient amount of time. If there is still no output, contact your authorized Peavey dealer or the Peavey International Service Center. Hum or Buzz If the RBN™215 Sub is producing a hum or buzz, this can be AC outlet related.
  • Page 14 If, after checking all the things listed to check and anything else you can think of to check safely, and the system still exhibits problems, carefully note all conditions and check with your Peavey dealer for advice. Care and Maintenance Your RBN™215 Sub is a sturdy and durable product and will provide years of reliable use if properly cared for.
  • Page 15 133 dB with music as a source, when measured at a distance of 1M and driven to full output capacity. The system shall utilize two 15” Peavey® Low Rider™. woofers in a vented enclosure tuned to 36 Hz.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Sound Pressure Level, 1 Watt, 1 meter in anechoic environment: 101 dB SPL (Both speakers driven with 1 watt) Maximum Sound Pressure Level (1 meter): 130 dB SPL continuous, 133 dB SPL peak Transducer Complement: Dual 15” Peavey® Low Rider™ 4 ohm woofers, 4” voice coil Box Tuning Frequency: 36 Hz Input Connections: Two combo female XLR/ 1/4”...
  • Page 17 DDT dynamic range: Greater than 14 dB THD and IM: Typically less than 0.1 % Damping factor: Greater than 50 @ 1000 Hz, 4 ohms Power requirements of Peavey® RBN™215 Sub system (domestic): Nominal 200 watts, 120 VAC, 60 Hz Fuse Type For 120 VAC USE: International fuse classification T10AH 250V.
  • Page 18 Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 20 Warranty registration and information for U.S. customers available online at www.peavey.com/warranty or use the QR tag below Features and speci cations subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-5365 FAX (601) 486-1278 Logo referenced in Directive 2002/96/EC Annex IV (OJ(L)37/38,13.02.03 and defined in EN 50419: 2005...