Rockville RCS350-6 Owner's Manual page 9

Setup
Selecting Output Wire and Connectors
It is recommended you use high quality 16 AWG, 2 or 4 conductor, heavy gauge, CL2 or
CL3 rated, 100% Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) speaker wire. CL2 and CL3 ratings refer to CL3 rated, 100% Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) speaker wire. CL2 and CL3 ratings refer to
the cable jacket's re resistance and the voltage capacity of the wire. While both cables the cable jacket's re resistance and the voltage capacity of the wire. While both cables
have the same ame resistance capability, the CL2 cable can handle voltage spikes of up have the same ame resistance capability, the CL2 cable can handle voltage spikes of up
to 150 volts while the CL3 can handle up to 300 volts. When using the 70V/100V speaker to 150 volts while the CL3 can handle up to 300 volts. When using the 70V/100V speaker
zone output screw connectors, use terminal forks up to 10 AWG (recommended) or bare zone output screw connectors, use terminal forks up to 10 AWG (recommended) or bare
wire. Below is a chart to help you select the appropriate size wire based on the amp to wire. Below is a chart to help you select the appropriate size wire based on the amp to
speaker distance. speaker distance.
WIRE SIZE 4 OHM LOAD 4 OHM LOAD 4 OHM LOAD
10 AWG 100 FEET 100 FEET
12 AWG 60 FEET 60 FEET
14 AWG 40 FEET 40 FEET
16 AWG 24 FEET
ATTENTION: Check local code requirements
before installing in-ceiling or in-wall speaker wires. before installing in-ceiling or in-wall speaker wires.
We recommend you use CL2 or CL3 rated, Oxygen- We recommend you use CL2 or CL3 rated, Oxygen-
Free Copper (OFC) speaker wire. Free Copper (OFC) speaker wire.
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output wiring. Never use shielded cable for output wiring.
WARNING: For low impedance loads only. For low impedance loads only.
The RCS350-6 features one RCA line output. We recommend you use high quality RCA The RCS350-6 features one RCA line output. We recommend you use high quality RCA The RCS350-6 features one RCA line output. We recommend you use high quality RCA The RCS350-6 features one RCA line output. We recommend you use high quality RCA
cables such as Rockville's RNRTR, RNRMR, or RCDR series. cables such as Rockville's RNRTR, RNRMR, or RCDR series. cables such as Rockville's RNRTR, RNRMR, or RCDR series.
Selecting Input cables
There are three ¼˝ balanced TRS mic inputs and two RCA inputs on the RCS350-6. We There are three ¼˝ balanced TRS mic inputs and two RCA inputs on the RCS350-6. We
recommend you use high quality Rockville cables like the RCXMB, RCXFB, or RCTR series recommend you use high quality Rockville cables like the RCXMB, RCXFB, or RCTR series
¼˝ TRS cables and the RNRTR, RNRMR, or RCDR series RCA cbales.
¼˝ TRS cables and the RNRTR, RNRMR, or RCDR series RCA cbales. ¼˝ TRS cables and the RNRTR, RNRMR, or RCDR series RCA cbales.
Rack Mounting
This unit should be on the bottom of the rack or above any equipment that does not This unit should be on the bottom of the rack or above any equipment that does not
produce heat. Be sure to provide at least 1 RU (Rack Unit, 1.75˝) of space above and below. produce heat. Be sure to provide at least 1 RU (Rack Unit, 1.75˝) of space above and below.
Preferably, the side wall should be at least 2˝ from the sides of the amplifier and the back Preferably, the side wall should be at least 2˝ from the sides of the amplifier and the back
of the rack should be open. This will ensure a source of cool air to all sides of the ampli er. of the rack should be open. This will ensure a source of cool air to all sides of the ampli er.
Connections
The RCS350-6's 70V and 100V connections can be set up in a variety of ways. Please note The RCS350-6's 70V and 100V connections can be set up in a variety of ways. Please note
that utilizing direct speaker connections and speaker zone connections simultaneously is that utilizing direct speaker connections and speaker zone connections simultaneously is
not recommended and will cause damage to the ampli er and the speakers. not recommended and will cause damage to the ampli er and the speakers. not recommended and will cause damage to the ampli er and the speakers.
Multi-Zone 70V Speaker Output (Screw Connectors)
You may connect any number of 70-volt speakers to each zone as long as the total output You may connect any number of 70-volt speakers to each zone as long as the total output
for any one zone does not exceed 100 watts and the overall total output of the zones does for any one zone does not exceed 100 watts and the overall total output of the zones does
not exceed 350 watts. As with the direct outputs, best practice is to allow for about 10 – not exceed 350 watts. As with the direct outputs, best practice is to allow for about 10 –
20% "head room" or extra power. So, the total output power of the speakers connected to
any one zone should not exceed 80 – 90 watts, and the total power output of all the zones
combined should not exceed 270 – 280 watts.
8 OHM LOAD 8 OHM LOAD
200 FEET 200 FEET
120 FEET 120 FEET
80 FEET 80 FEET
48 FEET 48 FEET 48 FEET
Check local code requirements
16 OHM LOAD
400 FEET
240 FEET
160 FEET
96 FEET
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