Samson Live L612 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 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.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3 Instrucciones de seguridad / Istruzioni di Sicurezza PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléc- trica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al servicio técnico oficial. El símbolo del relámpago dentro del triángulo equilátero pretende advertir al usuario de la presencia de “voltajes peligrosos”...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    L612 and L615 Quick Set-Up ........
  • Page 5: Introduction

    With the Live Series, setup and break down is quick and easy thanks to the internal amplification. The L612 and L615’s can be easily stand mounted using the integral 1 3/8” pole mount receptacle. If you are traveling to different venues with your loudspeaker system, the heavy-grade steel grill and durable carpet covering offer excellent protection against wear and tear on the road.
  • Page 6: Live Series Features

    The LIVE series enclosures feature custom designed, heavy-duty, low frequency drivers with a single 12- inch in the L612 and L612M, dual 12-inch in the L1212, single 15-inch in the L615 and dual 15-inch in the L1215. All the drivers feature oversize motors and large voice coils.
  • Page 7: L612 And L615 Layout

    L612 and L615 Layout 13. LINE LEVEL – Used to control the level of the line 1. Titanium Compression Driver – 1.75 inch (44mm), input. titanium diaphragm with 1 inch opening. 14. LOW FREQUENCY - Controls the low band of the 2.
  • Page 8: L1212 And L1215 Layout

    L1212 and L1215 Layout Amplifier Panel Rear View 1. Titanium Compression Driver – 1.75 inch (44mm), titanium diaphragm with 1 inch opening. 9. Heat sink - Convection cooling of the internal power amplifier via massive aluminum extrusion. 2. Wide Dispersion Horn – 1 inch throat, 60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn provides extensive coverage and 10.
  • Page 9: L612M Layout

    L612M Layout Amplifier Panel Rear View 1. Enclosure – Rigid, all-plywood enclosure for maxmum output and durability. 9. AC Power inlet / Fuse Sled – Connect the supplied standard IEC AC power cable here. 2. Handle – Oversize carry handle. 10.
  • Page 10: L612 And L615 Quick Set-Up

    In the following pages of this manual, you will find a detailed explanation of all the Live Series functions and controls, but if you just want to get started quickly with the L612 and L615 you can follow the steps below.
  • Page 11: L1212 And L1215 Quick Set-Up

    L1212 and L1215 Quick Set-Up In the following pages of this manual, you will find a detailed explanation of all the Live Series functions and controls, but if you just want to get started quickly with the L1212 and L1215 you can follow the steps below.
  • Page 12: Positioning The Live Series

    Speaker Placement Whenever possible, it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the heads of the listening audience. The L612, and L615 enclosures’ feature standard 1 3/8” pole mount receptacles, which are compatible with speaker stands from a variety of manufacturers. In...
  • Page 13: Operating The Live Series

    Using the Equalizer Section (L612, L612M and L615 only) The L612, L612M and L615 input channels feature a 2-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high and low frequencies independently. The channel’s frequency response is flat when the knobs are in the "12:00"...
  • Page 14: Operating The Live Series

    Input and Output Connectors 9. MIC XLR Input (L612 and L615 only) The Live Series’ microphone input accepts a standard low impedance (150-600 Ohms) input and the connection is made via a standard female XLR connector. The microphone input features a high qual- ity, discrete transistor pre-amp providing transparency and extended dynamic range.
  • Page 15: Live Series System Set-Ups

    Live Series for both a microphone and vocal. A sepa- rate signal is sent from the vocal microphone to the L612 or L615’s Mic input, and from the keyboard to the Live Series’ Line input. The individual Mic and Line level con- trols allow you to create a mix right on the Live Series.
  • Page 16: Live Band Pa System With Monitors

    Live Series System Set-ups Live Band PA System With Monitors...
  • Page 17: Live! Series Wiring Guide

    LIVE! Series Wiring Guide Connecting The Live Series The are several ways to interface the Live Series to support a variety of applications. The Live Series features balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible. XLR to XLR Balanced XLR to Balanced 1/4-Inch Balanced 1/4”...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications 612M - continued L612 Low EQ ....Rotary Center Detent, +/- 12dB Inputs @100Hz Microphone ... .Balanced XLR High-EQ .
  • Page 20 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...

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