Adamson Point Series User manual

It is compulsory to read this manual before using the Point Series system. Supervision and competency are
the responsibility of the system owners and operators. All welded intersections, joints and rigging hardware
must be inspected regularly. Operators must not assume rigging has been inspected prior to use.
Before assembling and suspending any
Adamson Point Series enclosures, the
rigger/ installer must carefully read the
Point Series operating manual and follow
safe rigging /installation instructions.
Please follow your country’s rigging safety
code and the venue’s recommendations
on hanging point loads.
Do not substitute with non Adamson
manufactured rigging parts.
Using a damaged or malfunctioning unit
or a unit with missing parts is strongly
unadvisable.
WARNING

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Table of Contents
Section 1.0
Intrduction and Product Details
1.0 Introduction - p. 4
1.1 Design Considerations - p.5
1.2 The Point Series Range - p.7 - 8
1.3 Product & Technical Specifications - p.9-13
1.4 Rigging Options Table - p.14
1.5 Part Numbers - p.15- 16
Section 2.0
Operation and Wiring
2.0 Rotatable Waveguide - p.17
2.1 Active/Passive Operation - p.17
2.2 Wiring Diagrams - p.18-22
Section 3.0
Rigging Parts and Terminology
3.0 SLR™ Socket - p.23
3.1 Omni Mount Threads – p. 24
3.2 SLR™ Wedger - 8, - 12, - 15 – p. 25
3.3 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Pin & Manually Adjustable Knob- p.26
3.4 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Vertical Bracket – p. 27
3.5 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Bracket – p. 28
3.6 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Butterfly Bracket – p. 29
3.7 SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Articulator – p. 30
3.8 SLR™ Sight Mount™ Accesories - p.31
3.9 SLR™ Polemount Socket & Polemount Base for Quick-Lock™
Brackets - p.32
3.10 SLR™ C-Clamp Accesories- p.32
3.11 SLR™ Underhang Accessories- p.34
3.12 SLR™ Rigging Fasteners Chart p.35
3.13 SLR™ Rigging in Pictures p.36-38
Section 4.0
Processing, Amplification & Cabling
4.0 Processing , Amplification and Cabling - p.39

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This manual is designed to give the Point Series user the necessary information
to accurately, and safely, install the Point Series range of loudspeakers in all their available
configurations.
We will cover each box in the Point Series range and take a look at the technology
involved that makes the Point Series range one of the best sounding installation speakers ranges
available today.
Step by step rigging procedures will be included for all available Point Series rigging.
1.0
Introduction

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The Point Series™ loudspeaker range
has been designed with the installation market
in mind. Our goal was to bring the innovative
loudspeaker technology utilized in the world
renowned Adamson touring products, to the
installation industry.
The Point Series has been designed from
the ground up to provide a complete solution
where point source loudspeakers are preferable
over line source arrays. When building a point
source loudspeaker system, one must pay special
attention to not only fidelity, but box output, rigging
versatility and pattern control.
The Point Series is not designed to be
hung in large arrays, where individual boxes can
rely on constructive summation to increase low
frequency output. To ensure the Point Series low
frequency drivers can maintain a high level of
low frequency energy when used as a single
source (or a small 2 or 3 box array), Adamson uses
Advanced Cone Architecture™ with Kevlar cone
geometry and cutting edge Neodymium driver
technologies to ensure maximum SPL with zero
cone fatigue, while providing minimal axial modes
in the passband.
Adamson has been on the cutting edge
of Kevlar cone technology since the mid 80s and
has been using Kevlar cones in the low and mid
band speakers for over 20 years. Combine this
1.1
Design Considerations
technology with long excursion Neodymium magnets and you have superior power handling, greater output power and consistently stable low
end, all while keeping weight to a minimum. The low frequency driver baskets in the Point Series utilize enlarged heat sinks and thermal fins to draw
heat away from the coil, lowering it’s operating temperature and minimizing thermal compression.
Since point source loudspeakers cannot sum coherently in the way true line source arrays do (especially in the higher frequencies), they
are best used in single box or small arrays- that are focused on discrete listening areas- to minimize comb filter effects on the listening area. Since
1988, Adamson has pioneered the use of waveguides based on the work of Dr. Earl Geddes. In 1987, Geddes clearly described the geometry of
the Cylindrical, Elliptical Cylindrical and Oblate Spheroidal waveguides. Adamson has further advanced these geometries using technologies such
as Finite Element Analysis and other advanced modeling techniques, stringent testing and evaluation procedures. The use of advanced composite
materials ensure the waveguides and high frequency components are of the highest quality available.
For precise aiming and control, and to ensure as little high frequency overlap as possible, the Point Series range comes equipped with a rotatable
wave guide, that is available in three different coverage patterns to give the sound designer a number of options to achieve coverage where they

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need to- and not where they don’t.
The Point Series also uses an innovative SLR™ rigging system, which allows individual
boxes to be pointed where they need to cover- irrespective of the positioning of other boxes
in the array. The SLR™ rigging system is highly adjustable, for precise results, using virtually
any Point Series box configuration, but is also very simple to adjust. SLR™brackets can be
“snapped” into place and then adjusted to almost any desirable coverage angle.
The look of an installation loudspeaker system is highly underrated, as installations
can be lost if the speaker system cannot blend into it’s surroundings. This is especially true
in many heritage buildings. That is why Adamson offers the Point Series in the entire range
of Pantone Color Systems, giving designers and contractors 1114 different color options to
perfectly match the speaker and SLR™ rigging accessories to the room.
All the Point Series boxes are made from 11ply 5/8” Baltic Birch for rock solid
construction and are shaped in anisometric hexagonal design to allow for use as a stage
monitor if necessary. They feature foam covered, powder coated steel grills.
In the interest in keeping costs down when budget is an issue, Adamson decided to
offer the Point Series in both Active and Passive versions.
Accurate prediction of the performance of loudspeakers in a permanent installation
is paramount to ensuring the right speaker is used for the job. This is why Adamson has released
EASE data for their entire Point Series range.
1.1
Design Considerations

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The Point 15
The Point 15 is the largest 2 way cabinet in the Point Series range. The Point 15’s frequency
range (+/-3dB) is 55Hz -18kHz (full range) or 90Hz -18kHz (with xover preset). Common uses are
live bands, DJs or high level program material. The Point 15 is available with a rotatable 40° x
20°, 40° x 60° or 60° x 90° wave guide with a 3” B&C DE800 16Ω 1.4” exit compression driver
and features the 15” ND-15L 6Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Mid Bass Driver. It comes complete with
SLR™ rigging sockets, a built in pole mount socket and is Omnimount (60 Series) ready . It is
available in active or passive version. Presets are available for the Point Controller Digital Signal
Processor.
The Point 12
The Point 12 is the second largest 2 way cabinet in the Point Series range. The Point 12’s
frequency range (+/-3dB) is 60Hz-18kHz (full range) or 110Hz-18kHz (with xover preset). It is
the most versatile of the Point Series range and can be used for speech systems, live bands,
DJs or high level program material where the low mid response of the powerful Point 15 is
not required. The Point 12 is available with a rotatable 40° x 20°, 40° x 60° or 60° x 90° wave
guide with a 3” B&C DE800 16Ω 1.4” exit compression driver and features the 12” ND-12 6Ω
Neodymium / Kevlar Mid Bass Driver. It comes complete with SLR™ rigging sockets, a built in
pole mount socket and is Omnimount (60 Series) ready . It is available in active or passive
version. Presets are available for the Point Control Digital Signal Processor.
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The Point Series Range
The Point 8
The Point 8 is the smallest 2 way cabinet in the Point Series range. The Point 8’s frequency
range (+/-3dB is 65Hz - 20kHz) (full range) or 135Hz-20kHz (with xover preset). The Point 8 can
be used for speech systems and program material or anywhere where high power without
an excessive amount of low frequency energy is required in a small footprint. The Point 8 is
available with a rotatable 60° x 90° wave guide with a 1.7” B&C DE500 16Ω 1” exit compression
driver and features the 8” ND-8 16Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Mid Bass Driver. It comes complete
with SLR™ rigging sockets, a built in pole mount socket and is Omnimount (30 Series) ready . It
is available in active or passive version. It can be used in passive mode with the Point 115 Sub
run from a single amp channel where extra low frequency output is required. The Point 8 box
geometry allows it to be used horizontally under a vertically flown Point 15 or Point 115 Sub as
a down fill cabinet. Presets are available for the Point Control Digital Signal Processor.

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The Point 115 Sub
The Point 115 is the smaller of the two original subs in the Point Series range. It features a
frequency range (+/-3dB) of 50Hz- 200Hz (full range) or 50Hz-135Hz (with xover preset). The
Point 115 Sub can be used to complement the entire 2-way Point Series range. The Point 115
Sub features 1x 15” ND-15S 6Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Bass Driver with a peak power handling of
2000W. It comes complete with SLR™ rigging sockets and is Omnimount (60 Series) ready. In
passive mode, the Point 115 Sub can utilize a built in xover so that signal can be looped out to
a Point 8 cabinet via the recessed NL4 panel provididing a seamless xover between the Point
115 & Point 8 without the need of DSP. Active presets are available for the Point Control Digital
Signal Processor. The Point 115 box geometry allows it to be flown vertically with a Point 15, or
flown vertically with a horizontal Point 8 underneath. SLR™ Rigging Sockets are standard. The
Point Sub Pole Mount Base is also available.
The Point 215 Sub
The Point 215 is the largest of the two original subs in the Point Series range. It features a
frequency range (+/-3dB) of 35Hz- 160Hz (full range) or 35Hz-110Hz (with xover preset). The
Point 215 Sub can be used to complement the entire 2-way Point Series range. The Point 215
Sub features 2x 15” ND-15S 6Ω Neodymium / Kevlar Bass Driver in a manifold configuration
and is capable of a massive 4000W peak power handling. It is the only Point Series cabinet
that does not include the SLR™rigging system but comes standard with 5/16-18 threads for Eye
Hooks if flying is necessary .
1.2
The Point Series Range

The Side Lock Revolver (SLR™) rigging system promotes flexibility in
setup even in the most Dali-esque venues with difficult coverage
areas. The series enclosures have been designed to fully integrate
with one another. The Point 8’s height matches the Point 115 Sub’s
width for easy, underhang applications. All cabinets use discreet
SLR™sockets placed on 4 sides of the enclosure, availble for use
with all Point series rigging methods offered. Many of the SLR™
rigging parts feature a ‘Quick-lock™’ mechanism for a one-step
installation and/ or angle adjustment.
Built-in Rigging Features:
2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets
Built-in Polemount Socket
4 x 5/16 -18 threads for Omni Mount 30 Series
Optional Rigging Parts:
SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:
Vertical & Horizontal Bracket™, Butterfly Bracket™,
Articulator™
SLR™ Components:
Sight Mount Bracket™, Extended Sight Mount Bracket™, Super
Sight Mount Bracket™
SLR™ Underhang Components:
Point 115 Sub to Point 8 Horizontal Bracket (Left & Right)
Point 15 to Point 8 Horizontal Bracket (Left & Right)
SLR™ Polemount Components:
Polemount Base™ for Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Brackets™
SLR™ C-Clamp Components:
Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™, Fixed Base™
SLR™ Monitor Mode Components:
Wedger™
* please refer to the Point Series user
manual for details on all SLR™ rigging
systems and parts.
Dimensions & Weight
Height Front (cm) 17.3/4” (45.1)
Width (cm) 9.7/8” (25.1)
Depth (cm) 9.7/8” (25.1)
Weight (Kg) 23.6 lbs (10.7)
Weight (Kg) with Crossover 27.6 lbs (12.5)
Box Shape Anisometric Hexagon
Box Finish
Hardware Finish
Textured Water Borne Acrylic
Polyester Sandtex™ Powder
Protective grille 18 Gauge steel & foam
Horn Configuration Fiberglass Waveguide
Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch
Options 1,114 Pantone colours
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Full Range Preset 65Hz - 20kHz
Frequency Range
with Xover Preset 135Hz - 20kHz
Maximum SPL
(Xover Preset: High Pass @80Hz) (Continuous / Peak)
Passive with Full Range Preset 118.6dB / 124.6dB
Passive with Xover Preset 121.4dB / 127.4dB
Active with Full Range Preset n/a
Active with Xover Preset n/a
Directivity
Horizontal 90° / 60°
Vertical 60° / 90°
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
LF 93.64 dB
HF 103.82 dB
LF/MF Section (Impedance Ω) 8” ND-8LM Kevlar Neodymium
Mid-Bass driver (16Ω)
HF Section (Impedance Ω) 1.7” B&C DE 500 1” exit
compression driver (16Ω)
Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)
LF 250 /500 /1000
HF 50 / 100 / 200
Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
connectors
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
technical specications
Adamson Systems Engineering
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perr y,
ON L9L 1B2, Canada
t: [905] 982 0520 f: [905] 982 0609
www.adamsonsystems.com
[e-mail]
RIGGING FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA
PHYSICAL DATA

The Side Lock Revolver (SLR™) rigging system promotes flexibility in
setup even in the most Dali-esque venues with difficult coverage
areas. All cabinets use discreet SLR™sockets placed on 4 sides of
the enclosure, available for use with all Point series rigging methods
offered. The Point 12’s can be hung side by side using the SLR™
Butterfly Brackets™ and SLR™ Super Sight Mount™, or in a single or
double vertical pair configuration, using the SLR Articulator™. Both
systems allow full individual box rotation for vertical angle control
with a pull of the Quick-lock™ pin, and horizontal angle control
with a single manually adjustable knob (special-order only) or a
Philips head screw.
Built-in Rigging Features:
2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets, Built-in Polemount Socket, 4 x 5/16 -18
threads for Omni Mount 60 Series
Optional Rigging Parts:
SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:
Vertical & Horizontal Bracket™, Butterfly Bracket™,
Articulator™
SLR™ Components:
Sight Mount Bracket™, Extended Sight Mount Bracket™, Super
Sight Mount Bracket™
SLR™ Polemount Components:
Polemount Base™ for Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Brackets™
SLR™ C-Clamp Components:
Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™, Fixed Base™
SLR™ Underhang Components:
Use 2 x Vertical Brackets™ or 2 x Butterfly Brackets™
with an Articulator™ for a 2 or 4-box Array.
SLR™ Monitor Mode Components:
Wedger™
*please refer to the Point Series user manual
for details on all SLR™rigging systems and parts.
Dimensions & Weight
Height Front (cm) 25.1/4” (64.2)
Width (cm) 13.6/8” (35.3)
Depth (cm) 10.1/2” (26.6)
Weight (Kg) 45.5 lbs (20.7)
Weight (Kg) with Crossover 49.5 lbs (22.5)
Box Shape Anisometric Hexagon
Box Finish
Hardware Finish
Textured Water Borne Acrylic
Polyester Sandtex™ Powder
Protective grille 18 Gauge Steel & foam
Horn Configuration Fiberglass Waveguide
Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch
Options 1,114 Pantone colours
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Full Range Preset 60Hz - 18kHz
Frequency Range
with Xover Preset 110Hz - 18kHz
Maximum SPL
(Xover Preset: High Pass @80Hz) (Continuous / Peak)
Passive with Full Range Preset 121.1dB / 127.1dB
Passive with Xover Preset 124.0dB / 130.0dB
Active with Full Range Preset 126.4dB / 132.4dB
Active with Xover Preset 128.0dB / 134.0dB
Directivity
Horizontal x Vertical 40°x 20° / 60°x 40° / 90°x 60°
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
LF 98.4 dB
HF 108.15 dB
LF/MF Section (Impedance Ω) 12” ND-12 Neodymium Kevlar
Mid-Bass driver (6Ω)
HF Section (Impedance Ω) 3” B&C DE 800 1.4” exit
compression driver (16Ω)
Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)
LF 500 /1000 /2000
HF 110 / 220 / 440
Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
connectors
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
technical specications
Adamson Systems Engineering
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perr y,
ON L9L 1B2, Canada
t: [905] 982 0520 f: [905] 982 0609
www.adamsonsystems.com
[email protected]
RIGGING FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA
PHYSICAL DATA

Dimensions & Weight
Height Front (cm) 28.5/8” (72.6)
Width (cm) 17.3/4” (45.1)
Depth (cm) 13.1/8” (33.4)
Weight (Kg) 54.5 lbs (24.8)
Weight (Kg) with Crossover 58.5 lbs (26.6)
Box Shape Anisometric Hexagon
Box Finish Textured Water Borne Acrylic
Hardware Finish Polyester Sandtex™ Powder
Protective grille 18 Gauge Steel & foam
Horn Configuration Fiberglass Waveguide
Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch
Options 1,114 Pantone colours
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Full Range Preset 55Hz - 18kHz
Frequency Range
with Xover Preset 90Hz - 18kHz
Maximum SPL
(Xover Preset: High Pass @80Hz) (Continuous / Peak)
Passive with Full Range Preset 122.6dB / 128.6dB
Passive with Xover Preset 125.5dB / 131.5dB
Active with Full Range Preset 127.6dB / 133.6dB
Active with Xover Preset 129.4dB / 135.4dB
Directivity
Horizontal x Vertical 40°x 20° / 60°x 40° / 90°x 60°
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
LF 102.7 dB
HF 108.15 dB
LF/MF Section (Impedance Ω) 15” ND15L Neodymium Kevlar
Mid-Bass driver (6Ω)
HF Section (Impedance Ω) 3” B&C DE 800 1.4” exit
compression driver (16Ω)
Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)
LF 500 /1000 /2000
HF 110 / 220 / 440
Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
connectors
The Side Lock Revolver (SLR™) rigging system promotes flexibility in
setup even in the most Dali-esque venues with difficult coverage
areas. All cabinets use discreet SLR™sockets placed on 4 sides of
the enclosure, available for use with all Point series rigging methods
offered. The Point 12’s can be hung side by side using the SLR™
Butterfly Brackets™ and SLR™ Super Sight Mount™, or in a single or
double vertical pair configuration, using the SLR Articulator™. Both
systems allow full individual box rotation for vertical angle control
with a pull of the Quick-lock™ pin, and horizontal angle control
with a single manually adjustable knob (special-order only) or a
Philips head screw.
Built-in Rigging Features:
2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets, Built-in Polemount Socket, 4 x 5/16 -18
threads for Omni Mount 60 Series
Optional Rigging Parts:
SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:
Vertical & Horizontal Bracket™, Butterfly Bracket™,
Articulator™
SLR™ Components:
Sight Mount Bracket™, Extended Sight Mount Bracket™, Super
Sight Mount Bracket™
SLR™ Polemount Components:
Polemount Base™ for Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Brackets™
SLR™ C-Clamp Components:
Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™, Fixed Base™
SLR™ Underhang Components:
Use 2 x Vertical Brackets™ or 2 x Butterfly Brackets™
with an Articulator™ for a 2 or 4-box Array.
SLR™ Monitor Mode Components:
Wedger™
*please refer to the Point Series user manual
for details on all SLR™rigging systems and parts.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
technical specications
Adamson Systems Engineering
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perr y,
ON L9L 1B2, Canada
t: [905] 982 0520 f: [905] 982 0609
www.adamsonsystems.com
[email protected]
RIGGING FEATURES PHYSICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA

The Side Lock Revolver (SLR™) rigging system promotes flexibility
in setup even in the most Dali-esque venues with difficult
coverage areas. All cabinets use discreet SLR™sockets placed
on 4 sides of the enclosure, available for use with practically
all Point series rigging methods offered. The Point 115 Subs can
be arrayed using the SLR™ Sight Mount™, Quick-Lock™ 360°
Articulator™, or one below the other with SLR™ Underhang
system, in settings such as dance clubs where space might be
an issue. SLR™systems allow full box rotation for horizontal control
with a pull of the Quick-lock™ pin, and vertical angle control with
a single manually adjustable knob (special-order only) or a Philips
head screw.
Built-in Rigging Features:
2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets, Built-in Polemount Socket, 4 x 5/16 -18
threads for Omni Mount 60 Series
Optional Rigging Parts:
SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:
Vertical & Horizontal Bracket™, Articulator™
SLR™ Components:
Sight Mount Bracket™, Extended Sight Mount Bracket™, Super
Sight Mount Bracket™
SLR™ Polemount Components:
Polemount Base™ for Point Subs
SLR™ C-Clamp Components:
Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™, Fixed Base™
SLR™ Underhang Components:
Point 115 Sub to Point 8 Bracket
(Left & Right) or use with
2 x Point 115 Sub.
*please refer to the Point Series user manual for details on all
SLR™ rigging systems and parts.
Dimensions & Weight
Height Front (cm) 16.1/2” (41.9)
Width (cm) 17.3/4” (45.1)
Depth (cm) 13.1/8” (33.4)
Weight (Kg) 38.5 lbs (17.5)
Weight (Kg) with Crossover 43.5lbs (19.8)
Box Shape Symmetrical Rectangle slightly
curved front
Box Finish
Hardware Finish
Textured Water Borne Acrylic
Polyester Sandtex™ Powder
Protective grille 18 Gauge Steel & foam
Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch
Options 1,114 Pantone colours
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Full Range Preset 55Hz - 200Hz
Frequency Range
with Xover Preset 50Hz - 135Hz
Maximum SPL (Continuous)
with Xover Preset TBA
with Full Range Preset TBA
Maximum SPL (Peak)
Xover Preset TBA
Full Range Preset TBA
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
LF 95 dB
LF Section (Impedance Ω) 15” ND15S Neodymium Kevlar
Mid-Bass driver (6Ω)
Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)
LF 500 /1000 /2000
Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
connectors
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Adamson Systems Engineering
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perr y,
ON L9L 1B2, Canada
t: [905] 982 0520 f: [905] 982 0609
www.adamsonsystems.com
[email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA
technical specications
RIGGING FEATURES PHYSICAL DATA

Built-in Rigging Features:
- Built-in Polemount Socket
- 5/16 -18 threads for Eye Hooks
Optional Rigging Parts:
SLR™ Polemount Components:
Polemount Base™ for Point Subs
*please refer to the Point Series user manual for details on all
SLR™ rigging systems and parts.
Dimensions & Weight
Height Front (cm) 24.3/8” (61.05)
Width (cm) 21.1/4” (54)
Depth (cm) 29.7/8” (75.9)
Weight (Kg) 103.5 lbs (47)
Box Shape Symmetrical Rectangle slightly
curved front
Box Finish Textured Water Borne Acrylic
Hardware Finish Polyester Sandtex™ Powder
Protective grille 18 Gauge Steel & foam
Cabinet Construction Rugged 11 ply 5/8” Baltic Birch
Options 1,114 Pantone colours
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Full Range Preset 40Hz - 160Hz
Frequency Range
with Xover Preset 535Hz - 110Hz
Maximum SPL (Continuous / Peak)
Passive with Xover Preset 130.4dB / 136.4dB
LF Section (Impedance Ω) 2 x15” ND15S Neodymium
Kevlar Mid-Bass drivers (6Ω)
Power Handling (AES / Program / Peak)
LF 1000 /2000 /4000
Connection 2 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
connectors
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Adamson Systems Engineering
1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perr y,
ON L9L 1B2, Canada
t: [905] 982 0520 f: [905] 982 0609
www.adamsonsystems.com
[email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA
technical specications
RIGGING FEATURES PHYSICAL DATA

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1.4
Rigging Options & Adapters
POINT 8 POINT 12 POINT 15 POINT 115
SUB
POINT 215
SUB
Built-in Rigging:
2 Sets of SLR™ Sockets x x x x n/a
Built-in Polemount Socket x x x n/a n/a
4 x 5/16 -18 threads (for Omni Mount 40/60 Series -
Adamson does not supply)
40 Series 60 Series 60 Series 60 Series n/a
5/16 -18 threads for Eye Hooks n/a n/a n/a n/a x
Optional Rigging:
SLR™ Quick-Lock™ Components:
Vertical & Horizontal Bracket x x x x n/a
Butterfly Bracket™ x x x n/a n/a
Articulator™ x x x x n/a
SLR™ Components:
Sight Mount™ x x x x n/a
Extended Sight Mount™ x x x x n/a
Super Sight Mount™ x x x x n/a
SLR™ Underhang Components:
Point 115 Sub to Point 8 (Left & Right) x n/a n/a x n/a
Point 15 to Point 8 (Left & Right) x n/a x n/a n/a
SLR™ Polemount Components:
Polemount Base for Quick-Lock™ Vert. & Hor. Brackets (Hor. only) x x x n/a
Polemount Base for Point Subs n/a n/a n/a x x
SLR™ C-Clamp Components:
Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator™ x x x x n/a
Fixed Base™ x x x x n/a
SLR™ Monitor Stand Components:
Wedger™ x x x n/a n/a

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1.5
Part Numbers
Point Series & Side Lock Revolver™ Rigging Accessories
PRODUCT PART NUMBER
Point 8-A 900091
Active, ND8 LF & 1” exit HF
Point 8-P 900092
Passive, ND8 LF & 1” exit HF
Point 12-A 900093
Active, ND12 LF & 1.4” exit HF
Point 12-P 900094
Passive, ND12 LF & 1.4” exit HF
Point 15-A 9000095
Active, ND15 LF & 1.4” exit HF
Point 15-P 900096
Passive, ND15 LF & 1.4” exit HF
Point 115 Sub-A 900099
Active, Single 15 sub
Point 115 Sub-P 900098
Passive, Single 15 sub - For use with Point 8-P
Point 215 Sub 900097
Active, Dual 15 sub
Quick-Lock™ Vertical Bracket V-8 920110
Point 8 vertical (narrow) yoke
Quick-Lock™ Butterfly Bracket V-8 920111
Point 8 vertical yoke/dual cabinet horizontal configuration
Quick-Lock™Horizontal Bracket H-8 920112
Point 8 horizontal (wide) yoke
115 Sub Underhang Kit 920099
Hardware for underhanging a Point 8 under Point 115 Sub (Left and Right)
Quick-Lock™ Vertical Bracket V-12 920113
Point 12 vertical (narrow) yoke
Quick-Lock™ Butterfly Bracket V-12 920114
Point 12 vertical yoke/dual cabinet horizontal configuration
Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Bracket -12 920115
Point 12 horizontal (wide) yoke

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Quick-Lock™ Vertical Bracket V-15 920117
Point 15 vertical (narrow) yoke
Quick-Lock™ Butterfly Bracket V-15 920118
Point 15 vertical yoke/dual cabinet horizontal configuration
Point 15 Underhang Kit 920098
Hardware for underhanging a Point 8 under Point 15 for downfill (Left and Right)
Quick-Lock™ Horizontal Bracket H-15 920119
Point 15 horizontal (wide) yoke
SLR™ Sight Mount 920095
Rigging Disk with multiple angle bar for Point 15/12/8 (CC)
SLR™ Super Sight Mount 920096
Lifting hardware for 2 deep arrays Point 15/12/8
SLR™ Extended Sight Mount 920094
Rigging Disk with extra Long multiple angle bar for Point 15/12/8 (CC)
Quick-Lock™ Articulator 920097
For use in 2 deep arrays Point 15/12/8. Must be sold w/2 x Quick-Lock H and 1 x Site Mount- L
Fixed Base 920124
A C Clamp accesory which attaches to a SRL™ Socket in a Point 8/12/15/115Sub/215Sub
Quick-Lock™ 360° Articulator 920123
A QL C Clamp accesory which attaches to a SRL™ Socket in a Point 8/12/15/115Sub/215Sub
Polemount Base for Quick-Lock™ Vert. & Hor.
Brackets 920108
For polemounting Quick-Lock™ Horizontal & Vertical Brackets. Point 8/12/15. Point 8 Horizontal only.
Polemount Base for Point Subs 920109
A polemounting accesory for Point 115/215 Subs when used as base
Polemount Pole 920212
A Polemounting Accesory for Point Series
Manually Adjustable Knob 920107
Used to replace Phillips head screw on SLR Rigging
SLR™ Wedger -8 920125
Stand for supporting a Point 8 enclosure as a wedge with 2 fixed angles: 40° & 55° of elevation.
SLR™ Wedger -12 920126
A Stand/Handle Combo for supporting a Point 12 enclosure as a wedge with 2 fixed angles: 40° & 55° of elevation.
SLR™ Wedger -15 920127
A Stand/Handle Combo for supporting a Point 12 enclosure as a wedge with 2 fixed angles: 40° & 55° of elevation.
1.5
Part Numbers

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To give the contractor flexibility when it comes to pricing, all Point Series (with the exception of
the Point 215 Sub) loudspeakers are available in active or passive operation. Used actively,
the Point 8,12 & 15 each require 2x amplifier channels and receive a low and a high signal,
crossed over with the Point Controller digital signal processor. If using the Point 115 or Point 215
Subs in conjunction with the 2 way Point Series cabinets, only one amp channel and one DSP
channel will need to be used. The DSP is required to accurately xover the Point Subs with Active
Point Series 2 Way cabinets.
If used passively, each Point Series box only requires a single amp channel. DSP is still
recommended for EQ and limiting. The Point 115 Sub has an built-in 2 way xover so that one
amplifier channel can drive the Point 115 and also a Point 8 of the same feed. The signal is
fed into the left output of the Point 115 then it enters an inbuilt passive xover. The Sub output is
then connected to the 15” woofer and the high passed xover output is fed to the second NL4
connector on the back of the Point 115 for connection to a Point 8 cabinet.
2.0
Rotatable Waveguide
The Point 12, and 15 feature a 40°x 20°, 60°x 40° or
90°x 60° rotatable waveguide, whereas the Point 8
is available with a 90 ° x 60° rotatable waveguide.
Simply order the cabinet with the desirable
Waveguide, To modify the waveguide from a
vertical to a horizontal configuration, unscrew 4
screws, turn the waveguide and screw back into
place.
2.1
Active/Passive Operation

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Wiring Diagrams
Point 8 Active
Point 8 Passive

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Point 12 Active
Point 12 Passive
2.2
Wiring Diagrams

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Point 15 Active
Point 15 Passive
2.2
Wiring Diagrams