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PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS Series OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE TWO - WAY ENCLOSURES MX-112 MX-112M MX-115 MX-115M MX-212 MX-212U SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURES MX-118B MX-F18B MX218B www.wharfedalepro.com...
MX Series Important Warnings & Safety Instructions 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these products before operating them. 2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS – for future reference. 3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to. 4.
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PART 1 TWO - WAY ENCLOSURES MX-112 / MX-112M / MX-115 / MX-115M MX-212 / MX-212U...
Faults arising from misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered under this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied. In the event of malfunction, contact your authorised Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information. *Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or...
• PRO-TECH integrated High-Frequency Driver Overload Protection. • FULL-RANGE/BIAMP switch and industry standard NL4 connectors. MX Series Subwoofers: Wharfedale Pro's MX Series of passive subwoofers are ideal for adding extended low end to the MX Series two-way loudspeakers or any existing sound system in need of extended low frequency response.
MX Series Quick-Start for Two Way Enclosures (For quick setup of two way enclosures in Full Range mode) - Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. - Check that all master volume, level, or gain controls are turned all the way down. - Connect the line-level outputs from the system mixing console to the inputs of the system power amplifier.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Connections MX Series Two Way Connector Plate FULL RANGE connections FULL RANGE wiring connections from the output of the amplifier to the MX loudspeaker are made via NL4-type connectors located on the rear mounted input plate on each MX Series model.
MX Series Using multiple enclosures wired in parallel Parallel connections to additional cabinets will result in decreased impedance loads on the amplifier. To prevent amplifier damage, be aware of cabinet impedances and the limitations of the amplifier in use before connecting additional speaker cabinets .
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-112 Features - Single 12˝, Two-way system - Integral pole mount adapter - Two integral carry handles - Selectable Bi-amp capability - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 1600 Watts Peak - 14 M-10 threaded inserts for suspension...
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MX Series MX-112 Dimensions (mm) 207.00 395.00 380.00...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-212 Features - Dual 12˝, Two-way system. - Four integral carry handles. - Selectable Bi-amp capability. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 3200 Watts Peak. - 18 M-10 threaded inserts for suspension. applications (four on the top, five on the bottom, four on each side and one on the back of the enclosure).
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-212U Features - Dual 12˝, Two-way system. - Selectable Bi-amp capability. - Designed primarily for suspension under balconies or close ceiling mount applications. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 3200 Watts Peak. - 18 M-10 threaded inserts for suspension applications (four on the top, five on the bottom, four each side and one on the back of the enclosure).
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MX Series MX-212U Dimensions (mm) 1114.00 1114.00...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-115 Features - Single 15˝, Two-way system. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 2000 Watts Peak. - Integral pole mount adapter. - 2 integral carry handles. - 14 M-10 threaded inserts for suspension applications (five on the top, three on the bottom, two on each side and two on the back of the enclosure).
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MX Series MX-115 Dimensions (mm) 450.00 458.00...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-112M Features - Dual use main/monitor two-way system. - Integral pole mount adapter. - One integral carry handles. - Selectable Bi-amp capability. - High Power Handling Capabilitiesup to 1600 Watts Peak 14 M-10 threaded inserts for suspension applications(three on the top and bottom,two on three sides,and two on the back of the enclosure).
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MX Series MX-112M Dimensions (mm) RIGHT SIDE VIEW 380.00 TOP VIEW BOTTOMT VIEW FRONT VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-115M Features - Dual use main/monitor two-way system. - Integral pole mount adapter. - Three integral carry handles. - Selectable Bi-amp capability. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 2000 Watts Peak. - 14 M-10 threaded inserts for suspension applications(three on the top and bottom, two on three sides, and two on the back of the enclosure).
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MX Series MX-115M Dimensions (mm) RIGHT SIDE VIEW 458.00 458.00 458.00 TOP VIEW BOTTOMT VIEW FRONT VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS - MX Series Two Way Enclosures Model MX-112 MX-212U MX-115 MX-112M MX-115M MX-212 Features 12" 2-way 2X12" 2-way 15" 2-way 12" 2-way monitor 15" 2-waymonitor 2X12" 2-way Frequency Response +/- 2dB 60-20kHz 50-20kHz 50-20kHz...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-Series Subwoofer Enclosures The MX Series subwoofers provide extended high power, low frequency enhancement for two way and three way sound systems. When combined with the MX Series of two way enclosures, optimum two and three way system configurations become available. Of the three MX subwoofer models, only the MX-118B band pass subwoofer enclosure does not require the use of a crossover.
MX Series Quick-Start for Subwoofer Enclosures (For quick setup of subwoofer enclosures) - Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. - Check that all master volumes, levels, or gain controls on all equipment are turned all the way down.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Connections (cont.) BASIC MX TRI-AMP SYSTEM HOOKUP Middle Frequency Output of Electronic Crossover Middle Frequency Amplifier MX-118B...
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MX Series MX-118B Band Pass Subwoofer Features - Single 18 " high efficiency 4 " voice, coil low frequency transducer with aluminium die-cast frame. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 2400 Watts. - Compact 4th order band pass design providing high efficiency without the need for a crossover.
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-118B Band Pass Subwoofer Block Diagram Subwoofer connections Normal wiring connections from the output of the low frequency amplifier to the MX subwoofer are made via NL4, Speakon -type connectors located on the rear mounted input plate.
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MX Series MX-118B Band Pass Subwoofer Dimensions (mm) 559.0 559.0 559.0...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-F18B Folded Horn Subwoofer Features - Single 18 high efficiency 4 voice coil, low frequency transducer with aluminium die-cast frame. - Specially designed horn and compression chamber provides increased efficiency and high dB SPL. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 3200 Watts.
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MX Series MX-F18B Folded Horn Subwoofer Block Diagram: Subwoofer connections Normal wiring connections from the output of the low frequency amplifier to the MX subwoofer are made via NL4, Speakon ® -type connectors located on the rear mounted input plate. Connector pin wiring is configured as follows: 1+ = Positive...
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-F18B Folded Horn Subwoofer Dimensions (mm) 609.6 609.6 609.6 914.0 742.6...
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MX Series MX-218B Horn-Loaded Subwoofer Features - Dual 18 " high efficiency 4 " voice coil low frequency transducers with aluminium die-cast frames. - High Power Handling Capabilities up to 6400 Watts. - Specially designed dual chamber enclosure allowing for use of single or dual amplifier channels via recessed switch on the connector plate.
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE MX-218B Horn-Loaded Subwoofer Block Diagram...
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MX Series MX-218B Horn-Loaded Subwoofer Dimensions (mm)