Guide To Neutrik Speakon Nl4Fc Connector Assembly - Crown CE 4000 Reference Manual

Fig. 4.4
Unbalanced
Input
Wiring
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Why Speakon?
For amplifiers, the most popular termination device on profes-
sional products has been the dual banana (which incidentally
was pioneered by Crown with the DC300 model). However, re-
cent regulatory requirements in Europe have outlawed the use
of the dual banana plug and forced users to terminate speaker
cables with spade lugs or bare ends—an approach that is
clearly not advantageous to the customer who wants to reconfigure his system or
quickly change out a defective product. It is possible that similar regulatory con-
trols will appear worldwide over the next few years.
One solution to this problem is to use the Neutrik
Crown, we wanted to develop a system for you that eliminated the need for spe-
cialized, time-consuming, interface cables. The major loudspeaker manufactur-
ers have been using Speakon ® connectors for the input termination on their
products for several years now, so you can be assured of the connector's reliabil-
ity in the workplace. With Speakon
amp to the speaker, and start making those great sounds right away.
The Speakon ® connector meets all known safety regulations. Once wired cor-
rectly, the connector cannot be plugged in backwards, causing the type of in-
verted polarity situations that are common with banana hookups. It will provide a
safe, secure and reliable method of interfacing your amplifier to the load.
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Guide to Neutrik Speakon
To custom wire Neutrik Speakon NL4FC connectors, you willl
need the following materials: two (2) Neutrik Speakon
connectors* plus high-quality two- or four-conductor speaker
cable with the appropriate end-connectors to fit the inputs on
your speakers, a pair of needle-nosed pliers and a (1.5-mm) Allen
wrench or a flat blade screw driver.
IMPORTANT: Custom wiring should only be installed
by qualified personnal.
NOTE: You can purchase the Speakon
local dealer, or contact NEUTRIK AG, Im alten riet 34, Schaan FL-9494,
Furstentum Liechtenstein, 41-75-237-2424, FAX 41-75-232-5393,
www.neutrik.com or Neutrik USA, Inc., 195 Lehigh Ave., Lakewood, NJ
08701-4527, 908-901-9488, FAX 908-901-9608, www.neutrikusa.com or
Crown Audio, Inc., 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517-4095,
USA, 219-294-8000, FAX 219-294-8329, www.crownaudio.com.
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