GO Audio SA-6 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR GO Audio SA-6 and SA-12 LINE ARRAY LOUDSPEAKERS
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR PRODUCT

1. Safety Precautions

Please follow all instructions in this manual.
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Important: The SA-6 and SA-12 are NOT intended for overhead use. Overhead use may result in injury or death. If you need
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to mount your line array speakers above occupied areas, please contact GO Audio and we can build you a version that will
be suitable for your needs.
The SA-6 and SA-12 must be attached to a wall or other secure surface. They must not be left freestanding, as this may
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result in injury, death or damage to the loudspeaker or other equipment.
• Please use a mount that is rated for the intended load: 40 lb rating for SA-6 and 80 lb rating for SA-12.
The SA-6 and SA-12 are not intended for use in damp or wet environments. Installing these loudpeakers in damp or wet
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environments will void the warranty and may cause a dangerous situation.

2. Loudspeaker Placement and Aiming

Proper aiming requires that you understand the directional characteristics of these loudspeakers.
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• The SA-6 and SA-12 have a very wide horizontal coverage pattern and a very narrow vertical coverage pattern. It is
therefore much more important that you get the vertical aiming right. In general, the top of the loudspeaker should be
located just above people's heads. Coverage can be visualized as a large half cylinder whose center is located down the
center of the front of the loudspeaker.
• In rooms where there is a significant echo off the rear wall, a slight downward tilt will help reduce unwanted echoes. Try to
direct as much of the sound energy as possible onto the audience.
These are "line-of-sight" devices. If you can see them, you'll be ab le to hear them. Try to avoid physical obstructions
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between the loudspeaker and the audience, as this will cause undesirable shadowing.
• The SA-6 is a moderate-throw device meaning that you should not expect it to cover more than about 30 or 40 feet into a
room. The SA-12, on the other hand has surprisingly long throw and can easily project 75 to 100 feet. Penetration into a
room will be limited by background noise, gain before feedback and physical obstructions.