Hartke 115XL User manual

1 x15″Stackable
Aluminum Drive Bass Enclosure
Hartke

115XL Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the 115XL bass enclosure by Hartke! The XL
Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a warm
punchy output. The 115XL features a 15”, proprietary low frequency driver with
an aluminum cone, impregnated fabric surround, and matched convex dust
cover all mounted in a heavy-duty steel frame. Using heavy-duty plywood con-
struction, covered in rugged carpet with recessed jack plate and ergonomic han-
dle, the 115XL will provide reliable performance from gig to gig and venue to
venue.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the 115XL , as
well as a description of its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its
setup and use and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—
please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online tech-
nical support and so we can send you updated information about these and
other Samson products in the future.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA)
must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the
unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-
6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please
retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the origi-
nal carton and packing materials.
115XL Features
•1x 15 Inch heavy-duty, Aluminum
Low Frequency driver
•3/4" Plywood construction
•Front Shelf Port
•Perforated metal speaker grill
•Recessed metal handles
•Stacking corners
•Dual, parallel wired 1/4" jacks
•Covered in durable carpet

About Impedance
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about
impedance. Impedance is the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier
and is measured in Ohms.
Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance: When two speakers, of equal impedance
are wired in "Parallel", the total imped-
ance is cut in half and when two speak-
ers are wired in “Series,” the total
impedance is the sum of the speakers
individual impedance.
The 115XL impedance is 8 Ohms.
So, when two 115XL’s are connected
together in parallel, the total impedance
is 4 Ohms. The impedance of your
speaker also has an effect on your
amplifier. In general, the lower the
impedance, the more power your ampli-
fier will put out.
IMPORTANT: There is a minimum safe
impedance so be sure to check the
manufacturer’s recommended imped-
ance for your amplifier to avoid any
damage to your amplifier or voiding
your warranty.
Connecting the 115XL to Your Amplifier
The 115XL connections are made via
1/4” phone jacks located on the rear
panel jack-plate. Be sure to make your
connection with un-shielded speaker
cable. Connect the Amplifier Output to
the speaker Input on the 115XL’s rear
jackplate.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The 115XL provides a convenient
Extension Output for connecting addi-
tional speaker cabinets in parallel. Be
sure to read the section above on
impedance to insure a proper hook up
with your amplifier. Follow the steps
below to connect two 115XL ’s using
the Extension Output. Connect the
Amplifier Output to the Input of the first
115XL. Now, connect the Extension
Output to the Input of the second
115XL.
4.5XL BASS CABINET
400 WATTS
Hartke
8 EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEINCHINA
SERIALNUMBER
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by SamsonTechnologies
www.hartke.com
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TOPREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLEDIN R.O.K.
SERIALNUMBER
115
~AC INPUT
115V/230V50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V,180W (115V)
2.5A/250V,450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
8
8
ONOFF
HPF
EFFECT
SEND
RETUIRN
8
Connecting the 115XL
4.5XL BASS CABINET
400 WATTS
Hartke
8 EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEINCHINA
SERIALNUMBER
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by SamsonTechnologies
www.hartke.com
4.5XL BASS CABINET
400 WATTS
Hartke
INPUTS
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by SamsonTechnologies
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TOPREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLEDIN R.O.K.
SERIALNUMBER
115
~AC INPUT
115V/230V50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V,180W (115V)
2.5A/250V,450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
8
8
ONOFF
HPF
EFFECT
SEND
RETUIRN
8

Hartke 115XL Specifications
Type Tuned, Vented Enclosure
Impedance (Ohms) 8 Ohms Impedance
Power Handling 200 Watts RMS Power Handling
Drivers 1-Hartke 15XL8 Special Design
Aluminum 15", 8 ohm, 200 watt
drive unit
SPL 98dB
Frequency Response 30Hz - 2.5kHz
Inputs Parallel 1/4”
Weight 63 lbs. (28.58)
Dimensions Height:24" (60.96 cm)
Width: 24" (60.96 cm)
Depth: 15" (38.1 cm)
Specifications
Distributed Worldwide Exclusively by:
Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com
Hartke