X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide Contents Page 1. Introduction 2. Safety first 3. Unpacking 4. General Overview 4.1 X10 Full-range system 4.2 X12 Full-range system 4.3 X212 Full-range system 4.4 Xs15 Sub-bass system 4.5 Xs18 Sub-bass System 4.6 Mounting configurations...
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a NEXT X-line Speaker system. The X-line is a range of portable loudspeaker enclosures designed for a wide variety of portable sound reinforcement and club applications. This manual is intended to provide necessary information about the X-line products covered, which include the X10, X12 and X212 full-range enclosures, as well as the Xs15 and Xs18 sub-woofer enclosures.
Page 4
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide Place cables so that they do not present a trip hazard which could pull the system over and cause injuries. When used outdoors, take preventive measures because of dynamic forces like wind. (i.e. add some weight to the base of the stand).
4. GENERAL OVERVIEW The X-line X10, X12, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 are ideally suited for applications that require very compact size, high output and ease of transportation. They also make ideal fill-in speakers for use with larger X-line systems and their very small size is particularly useful in situations that require visually discrete solutions.
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide X10 Full-range system The X10 is a 2-way passive system, designed to provide exceptional club sound reinforcement and stage monitoring from a very compact enclosure. It features a powerful 10” low frequency driver and a 1" HF compression driver mounted on a constant directivity 50º-100º...
It is also provided with a top hat fitting underneath for use with a tripod or as a pole socket for mounting above an X-line subwoofer. The use of a NEXT LMS242 digital signal processor with every X-line systems is recommended but optional. Please take into consideration that using them without a proper signal processing unit may result in poor sound quality and/or damage to the components.
The enclosure also contains 14 M6 threaded inserts for a variety of mounting configurations. The use of a NEXT LMS242 digital signal processor with every X-line systems is recommended but optional. Please take into consideration that using them without a proper signal processing unit may result in poor sound quality and/or damage to the components.
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide 4.4 Xs15 Sub-bass system The Xs15 sub-bass system can be used with the X08, X10 and X12 in order to extend and increase the total low frequency output power. The Xs15 is a Band- Pass sub-woofer and provides a powerful bass from a long excursion neodymium 15”...
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide 4.5 Xs18 / XH18 Sub-bass system The Xs18 and XH18 sub-woofer systems can be used with the X10, X12 and X212 in order to extend and increase the total low frequency output power. The Xs18 is a Band-Pass sub-woofer enclosure while the XH18 is a horn loaded sub-woofer enclosure and both provide a powerful bass from a long excursion 18”...
When powering down the system, reverse the sequence and switch off the amplifiers first. *Specified power ratings are given considering the specific load conditions. For more detailed information about MA series amplifiers’ characteristics, please refer to the amplifiers’ user manuals or specsheets, or visit www.next-proaudio.com. www.next-proaudio.com...
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide 6. CONNECTIONS Each connector panel has two Neutrik Speakon connectors wired in parallel. The second connector allows use of a short link lead to power another parallel loudspeaker if required. The connectors are wired as follows:...
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide 7. X10 and X12 Grille removal The X-line models X10 and X12 use an asymmetric horn in the horizontal plane varying from 50º to 100º. This means that its’ assembly position must be configured according to its’...
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide 8. System Configurations There are many different system combinations possible with the X-Line system series. Below are some typical configurations. X10, X12 or X212 Stand-alone Full-range speaker O U T P o w e r O u t...
Page 16
X10, X12, X212, Xs15, Xs18 and XH18 User Guide X10 with Xs15 O U T 2 O U T 3 IN L IN R N E T P R O T E C T P R O T E C T...
NEXT-PROAUDIO X-line Series products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship over a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period NEXT-PROAUDIO will, at its’ own discretion, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original package, shipping prepaid, to an authorized NEXT-PROAUDIO service agent or distributor.