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Summary of Contents for B-52 ACTPRO12M
- Page 1 ACTPRO THE BEAUTY OF POWER ACTPRO PROFESSIONAL ACTIVE SYSTEMS ACTPRO12M 12” Two-Way Active Loudspeaker ACTPRO15 15” Two-Way Active Loudspeaker ACTPRO1515 Dual 15” Two-Way Active Loudspeaker ACTPRO18S 18” Active Subwoofer INSTRUCTION MANUAL B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If the provided plug does not fit speaker system. your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of 16) Do not remove rear amplifier panel. the obsolete outlet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual... -
Page 3: Introduction
HEARING DAMAGE AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE SPLs B-52 speakers can produce sound levels high enough to cause permanent hearing damage to per- formers, production crews or people in the audience. Hearing protection devices are recommended for use where long-term exposure to high SPLs is not avoidable. -
Page 4: Safety Information
To prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Avoid getting water inside the speaker or amplifier. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual... -
Page 5: Features
High temperature copper voice coil wound on • Metal handles and rubber feet polyamide former for increased reliability • Rubber strips (ACTPRO12M) o Celestion SP-1200 (ACTPRO12M) • Metal pole mounting cup o Celestion SP-1500 (ACTPRO15 & (ACTPRO1515 excluded) ACTPRO1515) • Front logo illuminated with blue LED o Proprietary SP-1804 cast frame subwoofer (ACTPRO18S) B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual... -
Page 6: How The Actpro Should Be Used
THE BEAUTY OF POWER HOW THEY SHOULD BE USED ACTPRO12M The ACTPRO12M was designed to sit on the floor as a stage monitor, to be pole-mounted on a 38mm diameter speaker stand or mounted above the ACTPRO18S subwoofer using or a pole inserted into the pole cup of the ACTPRO18S. - Page 7 For best quality sound, detach the supplied casters while the subwoofer is in operation. IMPORTANT Do not pole-mount or stack more than one full-range ACTPRO enclosure on top of the ACTPRO18S. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual...
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Page 8: Installation
The cooling fins on the amplifier module must be vertical, in order to disperse the heat generated by the amplifier efficiently. ACTPRO12M is designed to be used as a floor monitor. When in horizontal position it can operate long-term without overheating if not pushed to the limit. Observe proper signal level to prevent overheating the ACTPRO12M in a floor monitor application. - Page 9 LED INDICATOR. In some circumstances, when FUSE: 115V: T4AL 250V 230V: T2AL 250V ambient temperature is too high, you may need AC SELECT to set a fan behind the speaker to improve ven- tilation at heatsink. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual...
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Page 10: Level Control
When operating with the GAIN set at 1/3 volume or below, it may be possible to exceed the head- room of input circuitry on your ACTPRO loud- B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual... -
Page 11: Output Connections
This LED illuminates when signal is clip- PRO18S’s circuitry. ping and compressor-limiter is activated. All ACTPRO ACTPRO12M: We recommend switching the filter amplifiers employ sophisticated limiter circuitry, which ON for the best sound clarity. If using as a floor moni-... -
Page 12: Rear Panel Controls
When all of the loudspeakers in a system are op- around the venue and critique the overall bass re- erating with the same polarity, a positive polarity sponse. Select the phase setting that produces in the B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual... - Page 13 ON and OFF in the proper order to avoid un- expected sounds and damage to your loudspeakers. Power On Sequence: Turn ON all source devices (CD players, mixers), turn ON the subwoofer, then turn ON all Full-range loudspeakers. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual...
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Page 14: Connections
THE BEAUTY OF POWER CONNECTIONS EXAMPLE #1 This example shows a two-channel (stereo) setup utilizing two Full-range loudspeakers (ACTPRO12M, ACTPRO15, ACTPRO1515). Audio signals for the Left and Right channels are supplied by the mixer console, in this example, a Prodigy FX. The left channel output from the mixer is connected to the INPUT connector on the left full-range ACTPRO loudspeaker. The right channel output from the mixer is then con- nected to the INPUT connector on the right Full-range ACTPRO loudspeaker. - Page 15 100Hz High Pass outputs but only Full Range outputs, set the 100 Hz FILTER on you ACTPRO full-range cabi- nets to the ON position. Note: If using connection set-up below, set the LOW-CUT switches on the Full-range speakers to the OFF position. The signal is processed by the ACTPRO18S subwoofers. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual...
- Page 16 This example shows a two-channel (stereo) setup utilizing two full-range cabinets and two subwoofers. The Full-range speakers (ACTPRO12M, ACTPRO15) are pole mounted atop the ACTPRO1S8. You may also use a ACTPRO1515 stacked on each ACTPRO18S. Audio signals for the Left and Right channels are supplied by the mixer console, in this example, a ProdigyFX. The left channel output from the mixer is connected to the L...
- Page 17 ACTPRO Full-range cabinets to the ON position. Note: If using connection set-up below, set the LOW-CUT switches on the Full-range speakers to the OFF position. The signal is processed by the ACTPRO18S subwoofers. B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual...
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Page 18: Connections
Note: It is recommended to turn the LOW-CUT switch ON for better clarity in guitar and voice ranges and avoid LF build-up on the stage. Note: You can add the ACTPRO12M as a monitor to any of the previous examples (1 through 4) or to any other set-up. -
Page 19: Specifications
56 lbs. / 25.5 kg 62 lbs. / 28.2 kg 89 lbs. / 40.5 kg 97 lbs. / 44.1 kg * Based on unclipped sine-wave rms voltage ** Level control in fully clockwise position B-52 ACTPRO Active Systems - Instruction Manual... -
Page 20: Warranty
B-52 product, even if B-52 or a B-52 dealer has been advised of the possibility of such CUSTOMER SERVICE: damages, or any other claim by any other party. Some States do not al-...