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- Page 1 S-215 Subwoofer Product User Manual v2 April 2024 l i b e r a t i n g a u d i o...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 of 30 Contents DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY......................4 1.0 - Introduction ............................. 5 Unpacking ..............................5 2.0 – S-215 Subwoofer & Accessories ..................... 6 S-215 ................................6 GS-HALO-B ..............................6 3.0 – Simulation ..............................7 Ease Focus 3 ..............................7 4.0 - Safety Considerations ......................... - Page 3 7.4.2 – Crossover Cable Use ......................23 8.0 – Servicing Information ........................24 8.1 – S-215: Removing the grille ....................... 24 8.2 – S-215: Removing the drive units .................... 25 Appendix A – Technical Specifications ....................26 S-215 compact high power reflex subwoofer ................26 Appendix B –...
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Page 4: Declarations Of Conformity
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This declaration applies to: 10M308 – S-215 compact high power reflex subwoofer This declaration also applies to all product variants, provided that they conform to the original technical specification and have not been subject to any non-factory modifications. -
Page 5: Introduction
EM Acoustics representative. The S-215 is a compact, high-power reflex subwoofer, intended for a wide variety of low frequency applications. The S-215 is equally at home in permanent installations as well mobile applications due to its rugged construction. -
Page 6: S-215 Subwoofer & Accessories
B arrays on stages, or larger arrays on top of S-215 subwoofers. M8 locking knobs secure the GS-HALO-B to the S-215 for neat arrays of up to 6 HALO- B elements. The GS-HALO-B can also be used as a neat base plate when using HALO-B as a front-fill enclosure. -
Page 7: Simulation
Tutorials for Ease Focus 3 are available from with the application itself. For training on the design and implementation of S-215 subwoofers including the specific use of Ease Focus 3, please contact your local distributor. -
Page 8: Safety Considerations
General Considerations in use Loudspeaker systems are potentially dangerous objects if used incorrectly. Please ensure that you read this section fully, and contact EM Acoustics or your local dealer should you be in any doubt over correct operation procedures. Personal Injury Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers when in use at high level. -
Page 9: Rigging And Suspension
Larger distances may be required for some older cathode ray tube displays. S-215 User Manual v2 April 2024... -
Page 10: Loudspeaker Hardware
Page 10 of 30 5.0 – Loudspeaker Hardware 5.1 – S-215 Cabinet Hardware Overview Lifting & Carrying Handle Protective Floor Runner (Landscape) Stacking recess (Landscape) Protective Floor Runner (Portrait) Stacking recess (Portrait) Castor attachment point M20 threaded polemount M8 threaded rigging point... -
Page 11: Gs-Halo-B
GS-HALO-B. [5] – Installation Points For permanent installation of HALO-B enclosures, five 11mm diameter mounting holes are provided in the GS- HALO-B surface. S-215 User Manual v2 April 2024... -
Page 12: Rigging Options
There are also runners on one end to facilitate using the subwoofer end-up. S-215 subwoofers should not be stacked on top of each other in this way. The small recesses in the opposite end are to ensure you can position stacks of landscape S-215 directly beside each other. -
Page 13: Using The M20 Threaded Pole Adapter
6.2 – Using the M20 threaded pole adapter The S-215 has two M20 threaded adaptors - one in the top face and one in the right hand side. These are designed to receive M20 threaded pole fittings such as the EM Acoustics DP-01 or DP-02. -
Page 14: Ground Stacking With Halo-B & Gs-Halo-B
Page 14 of 30 6.3 - Ground Stacking with HALO-B & GS-HALO-B Step 1. Prepare the S-215 subwoofer by sitting it on its floor runners. If more than one subwoofer is being used, secure them together with ratchet straps or similar. - Page 15 FOR ANY GROUND STACK SYSTEM, ENSURE THE STACK IS ON LEVEL, STABLE GROUND AND CANNOT TOPPLE OVER. IF IN DOUBT, SECURE THE STACK USING RATCHET STRAPS OR SIMILAR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO RISK TO ANY PERSON NEAR THE ARRAY. S-215 User Manual v2 April 2024...
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Page 16: Fitting Castors
Page 16 of 30 6.4 – Fitting castors The S-215 is supplied with a set of four tour-grade castors which can be fitted for ease of movement. The carton should contain: 4pcs 32 x 100mm heavy duty castor 17pcs M8 x 30 hex head set screw... -
Page 17: Cardioid Use
Page 17 of 30 6.5 – Cardioid Use The S-215 feet and recess locations are symmetrical front-to-back, so subwoofers can be reversed to create cardioid arrays. Simply assemble the subwoofer stack or flown column as normal but reverse every third subwoofer. The stack of subwoofers should be secured with ratchet straps or similar for safety. -
Page 18: Powering The System
7.1 - Amplifier and Processing Requirements 7.1.1 - Connections The S-215 requires only a single amplifier channel. Inputs to the S-215 enclosure are on Neutrik SpeakON NL4 as illustrated below. Two-core cable should be used for connecting S-215 subwoofers, and the connections are... -
Page 19: Amplifier Requirements
Page 19 of 30 7.1.3 – Amplifier Requirements The S-215 is a very powerful subwoofer, making use of some of the most advanced drive units available in the industry today. It is good practice to ensure that your amplifier can... -
Page 20: Presets And Settings
7.2.2 – Cardioid Array Preset The S-215/ST-215 can be used to create cardioid arrays as detailed in chapter 6 by ensuring that one in three subwoofers are physically reversed, and the appropriate S- 215/ST-215 Cardioid preset is loaded into the amplifier. -
Page 21: Geometric Delay
The presets are intended to be a starting point for your system and will almost certainly require tuning on-site dependent on room characteristics, the rest of your system design and the system voicing you are aiming for. The S-215 is designed with a significant amount of system headroom, so applying EQ is perfectly acceptable. -
Page 22: Use With The Dq & Di Series Advanced System Amplifiers
7.3 - Use with the DQ & Di Series Advanced System Amplifiers The S-215 will perform best when using DQ or Di Series advanced system amplifiers, as not only are they state-of-the-art amplifiers, but the onboard DSP provides appropriate high/low pass filter settings and limiters to get the best from your subwoofers. -
Page 23: System Connectivity
Because pins 2+/2- are linked through inside all EM Acoustics loudspeakers, using a 4-core cable to one loudspeaker (carrying two different signals) allows a crossover cable to be used to link out of the first loudspeaker into another, thereby feeding it from a separate signal. -
Page 24: Servicing Information
To replace the grille, position the grille on the front of the S-215 (logo badge should be on the left of the enclosure) and ensure the threaded fittings on the grille are lined up with the mounting holes. -
Page 25: S-215: Removing The Drive Units
Page 25 of 30 8.2 – S-215: Removing the drive units TOOLS REQUIRED: 5mm Allen key Complete step 8.1 above to remove the grille. Using a 5mm Allen key, remove the eight M6x30 socket cap screws that secure the drive units. Ensure that you remove the spring washers from the recesses as well as the machine screws. -
Page 26: Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Page 26 of 30 Appendix A – Technical Specifications S-215 compact high power reflex subwoofer Dimensions (HxWxD) : 550 x 772 x 752mm (21.7” x 30.4” x 29.6”) Net/Shipping Weight: 106kg/108kg (233.2/237.6lbs) Frequency Response (+/- 3dB) 40Hz – 150Hz Dispersion... -
Page 27: Appendix B - Technical Drawings
Page 27 of 30 Appendix B – Technical Drawings S-215 User Manual v2 April 2024... - Page 28 Page 28 of 30 S-215 User Manual v2 April 2024...
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Page 29: Appendix C - Spare Parts List
Page 29 of 30 Appendix C – Spare Parts List Order Code Description 01A031 DU-1508 replacement 8 ohm 15” LF drive unit 04A085 RFG-S215 replacement grille/fabric for S-215 S-215 User Manual v2 April 2024... -
Page 30: Appendix D - Warranty Information
Serial numbers must be quoted in all correspondence relating to the claim. EM Acoustics or its representatives are in no way liable for any loss or damage in transit, and hence it is recommended that the sender insure the shipment. EM Acoustics will pay for return freight should the repair be covered under warranty.
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