Hartke 210XL User manual

2 x10″ Stackable
Aluminum Drive Bass Enclosure
Hartke

210XL Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the 210XL bass enclosure by Hartke! The XL
Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a fast
attack, deep low-end and punchy output. The 210XL Features two 10”, propri-
etary low frequency drivers with specially designed aluminum cones, large voice
coils on Kapton formers, impregnated fabric surrounds, and matched convex
dust covers all mounted in a heavy-duty steel frames. Using heavy-duty ply-
wood construction, covered in rugged carpet with recessed jack plate and
ergonomic metal handles, the 210XL 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 210XL, 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.
210 XL Features
•2x 10 Inch heavy-duty Aluminum
Low Frequency drivers
•3/4" Plywood construction
•Tuned 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 wire in “Series”, the total imped-
ance is the sum of the speakers individ-
ual impedance.
The 210XL impedance is 8 Ohms. So,
when two 210XL’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 210XL to Your Amplifier
The 210XL 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 210XL’s rear
jackplate.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The 210XL 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 210XL’s using the
Extension Output. Connect the
Amplifier Output to the Input of the first
210XL. Now, connect the Extension
Output to the Input of the second
210XL.
Connecting the 210XL

Hartke 210XL Specifications
Type Tuned, Vented Enclosure
Impedance (Ohms) 8 Ohms Impedance
Power Handling 200 Watts RMSPower Handling
Drivers 2 - 10XL16 Special Design
Aluminum 10", 16 ohm,100 watt
drive units
SPL 96dB @ 1W/1M
Frequency Response 50Hz - 5kHz
Inputs Parallel 1/4”
Weight 46 lbs. (20.87 kg)
Dimensions Height:14" (35.56 cm)
Width: 24" (60.96 cm)
Depth: 12" (30.48 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