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Samson dB500 Owner's Manual

500 watt 2-way loudspeaker
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  • Page 1 500 Watt 2-way Loudspeaker...

  • 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

    Introduction dB500Features dB500 Components Quick Set-Up Controls and Functions Positioning the dB500 Setting up your dB500 dB500 Wiring Guide Specifications Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed June, 2002 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    PA speaker system. In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the dB500 PA system, as well as a description of its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical sup-...

  • Page 5: Db500Features

    The Samson dB500 two way loudspeaker is an all-in-one solution for live sound. Here are some of its main fea- tures: • Two-way loudspeaker system. • Standard speaker stand receptacle. • Custom designed, Celestion, heavy-duty, 15-inch low frequency driver with 2.5-inch voice coil.

  • Page 6: Db500 Components

    WARNING: dB500 MONITOR CAN ACHIEVE EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT. FLYING HARDWARE FOR THE dB500 CAN BE AFFIXED AT THE HANDLES, REAR CABINET (2 POSITIONS) AND TOP OF THE CABINET (2 POSITIONS). FITTINGS ARE M8 (METRIC)

  • Page 7: Quick Set-Up

    FIRST. This helps avoid any loud pops caused by inrush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loudspeakers. Before connecting your dB500’s, make sure that the power of all your systems compo- nents is turned off. Also, make sure that your power amplifier volume controls and the main left and right faders of your mixer are turned all the way down.

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions Positioning The Db500

    In many instances when using the dB500 as a monitor system, you may choose to use an external equalizer like the Samson S Curve 131 to increase the volume and reduce the chance of feedback.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Db500

    Controls and Functions Setting Up Your dB500 System SIGNAL FLOW MODE SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW...
  • Page 10 The dB500 enclosure incorporates gender mating stack feet and bumpers that allows you to stack one dB500 on top of another. When stacking the dB500’s, be certain that the rubber feet from the top unit are securely fastened into the bottom unit’s stacking bumpers.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Db500

    50 100 200 500 1K 2K FREQUENCY RESPONSE 50 100 200 500 1K CROSSOVER DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES WARNING: dB500 MONITOR CAN ACHIEVE EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

  • Page 12: Db500 Wiring Guide

    Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE dB500 The dB500 provides both Speakon and 1/4” phone connectors for easy interface with industry standard cables. You can use a variety of standard speaker cables that are available “off the shelve” at you local pro-audio or musical instrument retailer.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Power Rating: (@ 8Ω): 500 Watts Program Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 15 kHz ± 3 dB Operating Impedance: 8 Ohms Sensitivity: 97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m Crossover Frequency: 2.3 kHz (24 dB Per Octave) LF Driver: 15″ heavy-duty driver 2.5″...

  • Page 14: Phone: 1-800-3-Samson

    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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