Axiom SW215P User manual
SW215P - SW215FP
passive subwoofer
USER MANUAL
revision 2023-09-11
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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sucient magnitude to constute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamaon point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operang and
maintenance (servicing) instrucons in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instrucons.
2. Keep these instrucons.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instrucons.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any venlaon openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, parcularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use aachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use cauon when moving the cart/apparatus combinaon to avoid injury from p-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of me.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Warning: to reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed
on the equipment.
17. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19. This apparatus contains potenally lethal voltages. To prevent electric shock or hazard, do not remove the chassis, input
module or ac input covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
20. The loudspeakers covered by this manual are not intended for high moisture outdoor environments. Moisture can damage
the speaker cone and surround and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to
direct moisture.
21. Keep loudspeakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and nished
surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultra-violet (UV) light.
22. The loudspeakers can generate considerable energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood or linoleum,
the speaker may move due to its acouscal energy output.
23. Precauons should be taken to assure that the speaker does not fall o a stage or table on which it is placed.
24. The loudspeakers are easily capable of generang sound pressure levels (SPL) sucient to cause permanent hearing damage
to performers, producon crew and audience members. Cauon should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess
of 90 dB.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government oce, for details of where and
how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and condions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operaon of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any
defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to funcon properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner
should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed descripon.
This warranty does not extend to damage resulng from improper installaon, misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned
units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is sll valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible
for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defecveness.
• This unit package has been submied to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit condions immediately aer unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspecon.
• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.
• Possible damages to unit should be immediately noed to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight
days from product receipt.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, use of non-original spare parts, lack of
maintenance, tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards. Proel strongly
recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal, Federal, State and Local regulaons. The
product must be installed be qualied personal. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The product is in compliance with:
RoHS Direcve 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU, WEEE Direcve 2012/19/EU.
The product is in compliance with:
S.I. 2012/3032 The Restricon of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulaons 2012
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INTRODUCTION
The SW215P/FP subwoofer is designed to deliver high quality low frequency reproducon where very high output is a key
requirement, together with well dened deep bass response and fast transient response. Its compact size and light weight make it
suitable for several dierent uses, ranging from touring applicaons to xed installaons and high-level dance clubs.
The SW215P/FP is a very high quality powered subwoofer system featuring some of the most advanced technologies for low
frequency reproducon. Its unique and innovave design is based on a conguraon that can be dened as Manifolded Transmission
Line.
It uses manifolding of the front side of the cones to maximize the mutual coupling between the two drivers, while loading the back
of the cone with a large-size transmission line that has the funcon to create a transmission path from the back of the transducers
to the front.
The SW215P/FP subwoofer system is equipped with two high power 15” (380mm) transducers capable of long excursion (up to
33mm peak-to-peak), controlled by high sness Double Silicon Spider as centering suspension and by heavy duty surround. The
motor structure features high strength (BL²/Re) with opmized symmetry and excursion controlled by Aluminium Demodulang Ring.
The robust copper 75mm (3”) voice coil is wounded in two dierent layers both outside and inside the coil support, then doubling
the coil surface exposed to air cooling and consequently improving the long term thermal capacity of the loudspeaker. Cones are
made of very high-sness reinforced paper, featuring also invisible water repellent treatment.
The SW215P is made exclusively for use on the ground, while the SW215FP can also be used suspended with a proper y bar
accessory.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM POWER HANDLING
System’s Acousc Principle Manifolded Band Pass Power Handling (AES)* 700 W + 700 W
Frequency response (±3 dB) 39 Hz – 120 Hz (Processed) Power Handling (Program) 900 W + 900 W
Frequency range (±10 dB) 35 Hz – 300 Hz (Unprocessed) Power Handling (Peak) 2100 W + 2100 W
Nominal Impedance 8 Ω + 8 Ω
Power Compression
@ -10dB Power (180W+180W) = 0.8 dB
Minimum Impedance 6.1 Ω + 6.1 Ω @ 41Hz @ -3dB Power (900W+900W) = 1.5 dB
Sensivity (1.41V @ 1m, 2Pi) 102dB (averaged from 40 to 100Hz) @ 0dB Power (1800W+1800W) = 2.7 dB
Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m 139 dB ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
TRANSDUCERS Width 571 mm (22.48”)
Type Two 15” (380 mm), 3” (75 mm) VC, 8 Ω Height 800 mm (31.50”)
Cone High sness water repellent reinforced Depth 582 mm (22.91”)
Voice Coil Type Flux Demodulang Ring Depth Including Wheels 710 mm (27.95”)
Suspension Double Centering Spider Enclosure material 15 mm, reinforced Phenolic Birch
INPUT CONNECTIONS Paint High resistance, water based paint
Connector Type Neutrik® Speakon® NL4 x 2 Wheels 4 heavy-load 100 mm ø
Input Wiring LF1 = Pin 1+/-; LF2 = Pin 2+/-) Transport 4 handles
Side Suspension (SW215FP) High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Back Suspension (SW215FP) High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Net Weight (SW215P) 61 Kg (134.5 lb)
Net Weight (SW215FP) 65 Kg (143.3 lb)
* AES Pink Noise Connuous Power
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ...........................4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................4
MECHANICAL DRAWING (SW215P) ............5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SW215P)............5
SPARE PARTS (SW215P) .....................5
MECHANICAL DRAWING (SW215FP) ...........6
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SW215FP) ...........6
SPARE PARTS (SW215FP) ....................6
INPUT ...................................7
LINK .....................................7
PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3 ........8
AIMING and SUSPENDING
INSTRUCTIONS (SW215FP only) ..............9
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MECHANICAL DRAWING (SW215P)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SW215P)
NL4FX Neutrik Speakon® PLUG
PC260 2 in 6 out digital loudspeaker processor
USB2CANDV2 PRONET network converter
DHSS10M20 Sub-Speaker ø35mm Pole with M20 screw
see hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripon and other available accessories.
SPARE PARTS (SW215P)
AC103GS 100 mm Swivel castor without brake
98AXM215SW8 15’’ woofer - 3” VC - 8 ohm
NL4MP Neutrik Speakon® panel socket
80 cm
31.50"
57.1 cm
22.48"
58.2 cm
22.91"
71.0 cm
27.95"
P = M20 insert for DHSS10M20
pole adaptor for convenonal
SUB-SAT system.
P
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MECHANICAL DRAWING (SW215FP)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SW215FP)
NL4FX Neutrik Speakon® PLUG
PC260 2 in 6 out digital loudspeaker processor
USB2CAN PRONET network converter
RAINCOV215 Rain cover for input sockets
DHSS10M20 Sub-Speaker ø35mm Pole with M20 screw
KPTSW215 Fly bar for Axiom AX2065 and SW215 Loudspeakers
AXFEETKIT Kit made of 6pcs BOARDACF01 foot
see hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripon and other available accessories.
SPARE PARTS (SW215FP)
AC103GS 100 mm Swivel castor without brake
AC115DN Black steel handle
98AXM215SW8 15’’ woofer - 3” VC - 8 ohm
NL4MP Neutrik Speakon® panel socket
94SPI2265 Locking Pin for AX2265
80 cm
31.50"
57.1 cm
22.48"
58.2 cm
22.91"
71.0 cm
27.95"
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F = flying points
P = M20 insert for DHSS10M20
pole adaptor for convenonal
SUB-SAT system.
P
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INPUT
Power input for the external amplier. The SW215P/FP does not include a passive crossover for ltering the signal. The connecons
are the following:
INPUT - LINK
NL4 pin number internal connecon
1+ LF1+
1- LF1-
2+ LF2+
2- LF2-
WARNING!
To avoid speaker damage during use both loudspeaker must be always connected and driven with same input signal and
equal amplied power.
LINK
Power output in parallel with the INPUT socket for connecng the unit to another speaker. The number of SW215P/FP cabinets that
can be connected in parallel depends on the amplier load capacity.
WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITION OF USE:
• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applicaons. The product must be installed by qualied
personal only.
• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal,
Federal, State and Local regulaons. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.
• Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, lack of maintenance,
tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.
• During assembly pay aenon to the possible risk of crushing. Wear suitable protecve clothing. Observe all instrucons
given on the rigging components and the loudspeaker cabinets. When chain hoists are in operaon ensure that there is
nobody directly underneath or in the vicinity of the load. Do not under any circumstances climb on the array.
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PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3
To aim correctly a complete system we suggests to use always the Aiming Soware - EASE Focus 3:
The EASE Focus 3 Aiming Soware is a 3D Acousc Modelling Soware that serves for the conguraon and modelling of Line
Arrays and convenonal speakers close to reality. It only considers the direct eld, created by the complex addion of the sound
contribuons of the individual loudspeakers or array components.
The design of EASE Focus is targeted at the end user. It allows the easy and quick predicon of the array performance in a given
venue. The scienc base of EASE Focus stems from EASE, the professional electro- and room acousc simulaon soware developed
by AFMG Technologies GmbH. It is based on the EASE GLL loudspeaker data le required for its use. The GLL le contains the data
that denes the Line Array with regard to its possible conguraons as well as to its geometrical and acouscal properes.
Download the EASE Focus 3 app from the AXIOM website at hps://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on downloads
secon of the product.
Use the menu opon Edit / Import System Denion File to import the GLL le, the detailed instrucons to use the program are
located in the menu opon Help / User’s Guide.
Note: Some windows system can require the .NET Framework 4 that can be download from website at hps://focus.afmg.eu/.
NOTE: in this gure is shown the result of an suspended array with each box delayed of 2mS progressively, this method point
downward the wave propragaon to avoid ceiling reecon at 80Hz octave.
NOTE: With SW215P/FP (passive version) use only the “Standard Preset” input conguraon for all boxes in the array to obtain a
correct EASE 3 predicon.
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AIMING and SUSPENDING INSTRUCTIONS (SW215FP only)
Suspending the sub-woofers has dierent advantages and some inconvenient. One inconvenient is that as the sub-woofers don’t
couple with the ground and indoor usage can have dierent behaviours depending on ceiling and walls. The advantages are that
the space underneath the stage can be free from subs, the coupling between sub and sat is beer and, using a column of 4-6 sub
boxes, the basses can be steered more deeply into the audience with a more uniform distribuon of the low frequencies.
The SW215FP subwoofers can be suspended alone or at the top of a vercal array of AX2065P loudspeakers using the KPTSW215
y bar. The boxes are linked together in a column using a series of couplers integrated in the frame of each enclosure. Each system
can be set properly both acouscally and mechanically, using the aiming soware.
Coupling the system in the front does not require any adjustment: using two locking pins, each loudspeaker box is xed to the
previous. The sloed bar in the back is inserted in a U-shaped frame that features a series of numbered holes. Sliding the sloed
bar in the U-shaped frame of the next loudspeaker and inserng a locking pin in one of the numbered holes, it is possible to adjust
the relave splay angle between two adjacent loudspeakers in the array column.
KPTSW215 y bar maximum capacity is 540 Kg (1190 lbs) with the 0° angle. It can support, with a safety factor of 10:1, up to:
• 12 AX2065P (ybar from 0 to 10°)
• 2 SW215FP + 8 AX2065P (ybar at 0°)
• 6 SW215FP (ybar from 0° to 5°)
SUSPEND HOLES
SUSPEND HOLE
INDICATOR
REAR BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
STRAIGHT SHACKLE 16mm
M10 FOOT FOR
STACKED INSTALLATION
(OPTIONAL)
IDENTIFICATION AND
DATA LABEL
KPTSW215 FLY BAR AND ACCESSORIES
Wind loads
When planning an open-air event it is essenal to obtain current weather and wind informaon. When loudspeaker arrays are own
in an open-air environment, possible wind eects must be taken into account. Wind load produces addional dynamic forces acng
on the rigging components and the suspension, which may lead to a dangerous situaon. If according to the forecast wind forces
higher than 5 b (29-38 Km/h) are possible, the following acons have to be taken:
- The actual on-site wind speed has to be monitored permanently. Be aware that wind speed typically increases with height above
ground.
- Suspension and securing points of the array should be designed to support double the stac load in order to withstand any
addional dynamic forces.
WARNING!
Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 b (39-49 Km/h) is not recommended.
If the wind force exceeds 7 b (50-61 Km/h) there is a risk of mechanical damage to the components which may lead to a
dangerous situaon for persons in the vicinity of the own array.
- Stop the event and make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the array.
- Lower and secure the array.
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Follow the sequence in the gure for xing the y bar at the rst box. Usually this is the rst step before liing up the system.
Be careful to insert properly all the locking pins (1)(2) and (3)(4) then the shackle (5) in the right holes as specied by the aiming
soware.
When liing the system always proceed gradually step by step, paying aenon to secure the y bar to the box (and the box to the
other boxes) before pulling up the system: this makes easier to insert properly the locking pins. Also when the system is released
down, unlock gradually the pins.
During the liing be very careful to not let the cables enter the space between one enclosure and the other, as their compression
could cut them.
Please note that the Rear Link Bar of the SW215FP cabinet has two holes (see gure):
The hole signed as nr.1 must be used for SW215FP-SW215FP sub-sub link.
The hole signed as nr.2 must be used for SW215FP-AX2065P sub-sat link.
1
2
3
4
1
2
5
KPTSW215 FLY BAR ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
1 = SW215FP-SW215FP hole
2 = SW215FP-AX2065P hole
none = rest hole
SW215FP REAR LINK BAR
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1
32
1
2
KPTSW215 - SW215FP ARRAY ASSEMBLING SEQUENCE
MAX:
KPTSW215
+
6x SW215FP
4
for sub-sub linking use the
longer posions
use the pin to set the
front linking bar:
rest, sat, or sub
PROEL S.p.A. (World Headquarters) - Via alla Ruenia 37/43 - 64027 Sant’Omero (Te) - ITALY
Tel: +39 0861 81241 Fax: +39 0861 887862 www.axiomproaudio.com
KPTSW215 - SW215FP - AX2065P ASSEMBLING SEQUENCE
MAX:
KPTSW215
+
2x SW215FP
+
8x AX2065P
for sub-sat linking use the
shorter posions
use the pin to set the
front linking bar:
rest, sat, or sub
1
1
2
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