CARVIN 412 Series User manual
412 Speaker Enclosures
The 412 (Top & Bottom) guitar stack enclosures are the
choice for the player who demands the power and looks of a
large stage setup. These cabinets are loaded with four Carvin
Vintage series VL12 12” speakers delivering a total of 400
watts of vibrant lead guitar output. These versatile cabinets
offer the choice of stereo or mono operation.
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on your selection of CARVlN products: “The
Professional’s Choice.” Your new speaker system demonstrates CARVIN’s
commitment to producing the highest quality & most thoroughly engineered
products in pro audio.
Please send in the warranty card. It will allow us to better understand how
you are using the equipment while keeping a ready reference for our files.
INSPECT YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have
occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, notify the shipping
company and call CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to
re-ship your speaker, always use the original carton and packing material. This
will provide the best possible protection for your speaker during shipment.
CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused by
improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty servicing of your unit.
Always check your invoice against the items you have received.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, it may be that they were
shipped separately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to
arrive before inquiring. If you determine (after allowing an appropriate amount
of time) you have not received all the items you ordered, please call CARVIN.
For maximum versatility, Carvin offers a choice of 1/4” Phone & XLR
connectors and Stereo or Mono operation. When you run your system in
MONO, all speakers are connected together. When you run your system in
STEREO, The LEFT speakers and the RIGHT speakers are separated. To change
the mode of operation, remove the rubber cap above the left phone jack. With
a small slot screwdriver, move the switch UP for MONO or DOWN for STEREO.
To re-secure the rubber cab, push hard on the center of the rubber cap until it
locks in. This will prevent air leaks. XLR connector wiring: Pin 1: GROUND,
Pin 2; HOT (red binding post on your amp), Pin 3; Not used.
1) Move the switch to the UP position—MONO
2) Plug your amp into the MONO/LEFT connectors
3) The R connectors can be used for Extension Speakers
4) The total Impedance (MONO) to your amp is 8Ω
1) Move the switch to the DOWN position—STEREO
2) Plug your amps into the LEFT & RIGHT connectors
3) Use the remaining connectors for R & L Extension
Speakers
4) The total Impedance (STEREO) to each amp is 4Ω.
CARVIN offers its standard 8’ PH8 speaker cable featuring heavy-duty 16 ga
copper wire and 1
/4” phone plugs for speaker to amp hookups. For amps that
feature XLR speaker output connectors, you may select the heavy-duty CARVIN
6’ XLR XP6 speaker cable.
IMPORTANT: Do Not Use Shielded Guitar or XLR Mic Cables. Using a
shielded cable could cause your amp to “thermal protect” and shut down.
1) Check to see that your amp is selected for the proper speaker impedance.
2) Direct the enclosure to the ear level of your audience.
3) For greater bass response, keep your speaker on the floor or on another
enclosure (stack).
4) If more volume is required, add additional enclosures first and power second.
The Rear Connect Plate on all CARVIN speaker systems permit extending
(“Daisy Chaining”) one additional speaker system to your amp. It is not
recommended that you “daisy chain” more than one system. You must also
recalculate the total speaker impedance to your amp. If your speaker has a 8Ω
impedance and you daisy chain another 8Ω speaker, your total impedance is
4Ω. Most power amps are not designed for less than 4Ω or they will “thermal
protect” and shut down. If you are using the 1/4” Phone Jack for the input, you
may use the XLR connector for the extension speaker or vice-versa.
Individual speaker or speaker cabinet wiring examples.
Be advised of the following conditions to protect your speaker system: 1) DO
NOT EXCEED THE POWER RATING marked on the rear connect plate (Carvin
systems are conservatively rated allowing occasional peak power above the
normal rating. However, excessive power will destroy the drivers). 2) WATER,
MOISTURE, and DUST are harmful to drivers causing failure that is not covered
under warranty.
CARVIN loudspeakers are covered by a ONE year limited warranty. Warranty
coverage is limited to original manufacturing defects only. WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER: 1) Opened or burned voice coils. 2) Torn cones caused by
improper packing or abuse. 3) Damage from rain, moisture, etc.
To help reduce shipping costs, defective drivers can be removed from the
enclosure. Return pre-paid by UPS. Include your address and detailed
description of the problem. Your driver will be returned COD for the cost of
shipping and reconditioning if the problem is not covered under warranty.
Before your warranty expires, you may purchase an EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Call 800-854-2235 for details.
Frequency Response: 75 to 7.5k Hz
Drivers: Four VL12 Vintage Series 12“ Speakers
Power Handling: 400 watts
Mode Switch: Mono/Stereo
Coverage Angles: 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical
Nominal Impedance: Mono 8Ω Stereo 4/4Ω
Input Connectors: One XLR & One 1/4” Phone Connector
Output Connectors: One XLR & One 1/4” Phone Connector
Woofer Enclosure Type: Closed Box
Enclosure Covering: Black vinyl
Dimensions: 30”W x 14”D x 30”H
Warranty: One Year, Extended Warranty available
Options:
Cables: PH8 or XP6, Covers: Top; CVS412T, Bottom; CVS412B
3 (NOT USED)
1 GROUND (-)
2 SIGNAL (+)
3
1 2
INPUT EXT
SYSTEM
Model 212
Power: 200 Watts
Impedance: 4 OR 16 ohms
Made in the USA
4Ω
16Ω
3 (NOT USED)
1 GROUND (-)
2 SIGNAL (+)
3
1 2
INPUT EXT
SYSTEM
Model 412
Power: 400 Watts
Mono 8 ohms
Stereo 4/4 ohms
MONO
STEREO
3 (NOT USED)
1 GROUND (-)
2 SIGNAL (+)
3
1 2
INPUT EXT
SYSTEM
Model V210T
Power: 400 Watts
Impedance: 4 ohms
Made in the USA
TWEETER
FULL
CUT
3 (NOT USED)
1 GROUND (-)
2 SIGNAL (+)
3
1 2
INPUT EXT
SYSTEM
Model V410T
Power: 400 Watts
Impedance: 8 ohms
Made in the USA
TWEETER
FULL
CUT
3 (NOT USED)
1 GROUND (-)
2 SIGNAL (+)
3
1 2
INPUT EXT
SYSTEM
Model V115
Power: 500 Watts
Impedance: 8 ohms
Made in the USA
3 (NOT USED)
1 GROUND (-)
2 SIGNAL (+)
3
1 2
INPUT EXT
SYSTEM
Model V118
Power: 500 Watts
Impedance: 8 ohms
Made in the USA
V212
V412
V210T
V410T
V115
V118
SERIES CONNECTION
16Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
+
+
+
PARALLEL CONNECTION
4Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
+
++
8Ω TOTAL
IMPEDANCE
SERIES/PARALLEL
CONNECTION
8Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
+
+ +
+
+
+
+
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8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
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