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Samson Expedition EX500 Owner's Manual

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EX500
SAMSON
5 0 0 W A T T P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R
OWNERS MANUAL
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  • Page 1 EX500 SAMSON 5 0 0 W A T T P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R OWNERS MANUAL ®...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Layout Configuring Your Speaker System Operating the EX500 The EX500 Control Panel EX500 Mono Sub with Powered Satellites EX500 Stereo Sub with Powered Satellites EX500 Mono Sub with Passive Satellites EX500 Stereo Sub with Passive Satellites EX500 Connections...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    While using your Expedition EX500, you’ll have great low-end anywhere. In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the EX500 Subwoofer, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.

  • Page 5: Ex500 Features

    The Samson Expedition EX500 Powered Subwoofer utilizes the latest technology in loudspeaker and power amplifier design. Here are some of its main features: • Heavy-duty, 15 inch Low Frequency Transducer With Butyl Rubber Surround • 500 Watt Down Tracking Power Amplifier •...

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Front Panel Layout GRILL SCREEN - Tough steel construction pro- vides durable and stylish protection for speaker. ENCLOSURE - Rigid 3/4” Plywood Construction. POLE MOUNT - 1 3/8 inch (35mm) standard speaker stand receptacle. FINISH - Tough road-proof carpet.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Layout

    RIGHT OUTPUT - Balanced XLR Output. SERIAL NUMBER - Unit serial number is locat- ed here. VOLTAGE INDICATION - Designates AC input voltage. AC INLET - Accepts Standard Power Cord. MAINS POWER SWITCH - Activates the EX500 power amplifier. LEFT RIGHT EX500 A.C. MAINS...

  • Page 8: Configuring Your Speaker System

    Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute to decide how you want to interface your new sub- woofer. There are several ways you can interface the EX500, however most systems set-ups fall into two cate- gories, Stereo or Mono (Common) sub operation.

  • Page 9: Operating The Ex500

    The Stereo/ Mono switch selects either stereo or mono bass operation. When set to MONO, the EX500 will com- bine, or sum, the left and right signals and send a mono signal to the amplifier of the EX500. In this mode, the original stereo signal is passed through the left and right outputs only now the stereo signal is filtered at the fre- quency set by the sweep control.

  • Page 10: Ex500 Mono Sub With Powered Satellites

    EX500 MONO SUB WITH POWERED SATELLITES The EX500 is a perfect addition to any pair of powered full range enclosures like the Samson EX20 and EX30. Below is a typical system set-up using the EX500 with a mixer and a pair of powered satellite loudspeakers. The EX500’s input and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors.

  • Page 11: Ex500 Stereo Sub With Powered Satellites

    EX500 STEREO SUB WITH POWERED SATELLITES Two EX500’s can be used with any pair of powered full range enclosures like the Samson EX20 and EX30. Below is a typical system set-up using two EX500’s with a mixer and a pair of powered satellite loudspeakers.

  • Page 12: Ex500 Mono Sub With Passive Satellites

    If your system uses a standard stereo power amp and passive full range enclosures, like the Samson EX10, the EX500 is easily interfaced for extended bass. Below is a typical system set-up using the EX500 with a mixer, stereo power amp and a pair of passive satellite loudspeakers.The EX500’s inputs and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors.

  • Page 13: Ex500 Stereo Sub With Passive Satellites

    If your system uses a standard stereo power amp and passive full range enclosures, like the Samson EX10, the EX500 is easily interfaced for extended bass. Below is a typical system set-up using the EX500 with a mixer, stereo power amp and a pair of passive satellite loudspeakers.The EX500’s inputs and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors.

  • Page 14: Caster Installation

    Connections EX500 XLR WIRING DIAGRAM The EX500’s input and outputs utilize industry standard XLR connectors. Below is a detailed wiring diagram for the EX500 XLR connectors. XLR Balanced Wiring Guide Common Cold Hot (2) Common (1) End View Solder Points...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Transducer: Amplifier: Power Rating: Frequency response Sensitivity: Input Connector: Output Connector: Crossover Frequency: Switch Functions Stereo /Mono: Enclosure Construction: Finish: Corners: Casters: Mounting: Dimensions: Weight: Specifications 15", Heavy Duty Driver, 3 inch voice coil, aluminum former High-efficiency tracking converter 500 Watts RMS 30Hz- 300Hz+/-3 dB 94dB SPL @ 1 W/1m...

  • Page 16: P.o. Box 9031

    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 www.samsontech.com...

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