Community MX-Y8 User manual

MX-Y8 / MX-Y10 Yoke
M-Class MX8 and MX10 Mounting Yokes
Standard Yoke-Type Mounting Brackets for Community
M-Class MX8 and MX10 Monitor Systems
The MX-Y8 and MX-Y10 yoke brackets are designed to flush mount the M-Class
series MX8 and MX10 loudspeakers in either a vertical or horizontal orientation tightly
against a wall or ceiling. Corner mounting is also possible when the yoke is mounted
vertically and the loudspeaker horizontally with the bottom and rear of the enclosure
against adjacent walls. Such mounting is further aided by the convenient location of
the input panel on the bottom rear of the loudspeaker enclosure.
The yokes are manufactured of steel, covered with a durable powder-coat finish, and are
available in either black or white to match the color of the loudspeaker enclosure. They
are engineered to provide a high margin of safety when supporting the correct M-Class
loudspeaker. Use the MX-Y8 yoke for the MX8 monitor and MX-Y10 yoke for the MX10
monitor.
The yoke bracket is provided with the hardware required to attach it to the loudspeaker enclosure. No additional
hardware is provided to attach the yoke bracket to the mounting surface. Such hardware must be supplied by the
installer and should be sized and rated for the weight load of the loudspeaker, keeping in mind that additional torque
load may occur when focusing the loudspeaker within the yoke assembly. The installer is solely responsible for
determining if the mounting surface is capable of safely supporting the weight load of the loudspeaker, and for
selecting appropriate hardware to install it.
The loudspeaker input panel is located
on the rear of the enclosure.
Wall, ceiling and corner mounting of the M-Class MX8 or MX10
monitor is possible using the MX-Y8 and MX-Y10 yokes.
Parts List:
Mounting Yoke (1)
Rubber Washer (2)
M10 x 30 mm Hex Bolt (2)
10mm Flat Washer (2)
10mm Lock Washer (2)
The installer must supply all other hardware
for the installation.
Part No. Description
MX-Y8B Yoke Bracket for M-Class MX8-B (black)
MX-Y8W Yoke Bracket for M-Class MX8-W (white)
MX-Y10B Yoke Bracket for M-Class MX10-B (black)
MX-Y10W Yoke Bracket for M-Class MX10-W (white)

Danger: All rigging points on each enclosure must be fitted with either optional mounting hardware or they
must remain sealed with the flat-head Allen screws that come installed in the enclosure. The flat-head
Allen screws pass through the plywood panels and fasten to internal steel rigging brackets, thereby
providing structural integrity. Without these Allen screws, the structural integrity of the plywood enclosure would
rely solely on the adhesion of the glue joints, which over time could deteriorate. Therefore, all rigging fittings
must have fasteners in place so that the enclosure may be safely mounted. Additionally, if the rigging fittings
are not sealed, air leaks will occur in the enclosure that will compromise the low frequency performance with
distortion and reduced output.
Assembly Instructions
1. Before installing the loudspeaker in the yoke, the yoke should first be attached to the mounting surface. No
hardware is provided for this purpose. Such hardware must be supplied by the installer, and should be rated for
the weight load of the enclosure. The installer is solely responsible for determining if the hardware used to
mount the yoke is adequately sized and rated, and if the structure it is attached to is capable of safely
supporting the weight load of the enclosure.
2. Installing the loudspeaker in the yoke is straightforward. First, remove two of the flat-head Allen screws that
come installed in the loudspeaker, one on each side of the enclosure.
3. Position the loudspeaker within the yoke, making sure to leave enough clearance for the speaker wire and
connector.
4. Next, fit each of the two M10 x 30mm bolts with a lock washer and a flat washer. Place the two large rubber
washers between the yoke and the loudspeaker, then pass each bolt through the yoke bracket and the rubber
washer into the loudspeaker’s rigging fitting. Tighten the fasteners until snug. After focusing the loudspeaker in
the desired position, the bolts should be tightened to a torque of approximately 12 to 15 foot-pounds, using a
torque wrench. Do not overtighten.
Assembly Diagram

MX-Y8 Yoke Diagram
MX-Y10 Yoke Diagram
Caution: Installation of loudspeakers should
only be performed by trained and qualified
personnel. It is strongly recommended that a
licensed and certified professional structural
engineer approve the mounting design.

Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013 USA
Phone [phone] | Fax [phone]
www.communitypro.com
16MAY2016