Hartke 810XL User manual

8 x10″Stackable
Aluminum Drive Bass Enclosure
Hartke

810XL Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the 810XL 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 810XL Features eight 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. In order to reduce distor-
tion caused by standing waves, and to increase the overall output level, the
810XL enclosure has been designed with four separate chambers, each housing
two 10” drivers. Using heavy-duty plywood construction, covered in rugged car-
pet with recessed jack plate and ergonomic metal handles, the 810XL will pro-
vide reliable performance from gig to gig and venue to venue.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the 810XL, 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 original
carton and packing materials.
810XL Features
•8x 10 Inch heavy-duty, Aluminum,
Low Frequency drivers
•3/4" Plywood construction
•Four chamber, sealed enclosure
•Perforated metal speaker grill
•Recessed metal handles
•Stacking corners
•1/4" Input jack
•Covered in durable carpet

Connecting the 810XL
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 are wired in "Parallel"
the total impedance is cut in half and
when two speakers are wire in “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.
The 810XL impedance is 4 Ohms. So,
when two 810XL’s are connected
together in parallel, the total impedance
is 2 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 810XL to Your Amplifier
The 810XL connections are made via
1/4” phone jack 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 810XL’s rear
jackplate.
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
4

Hartke 810XL Specifications
Type Tuned, Sealed Enclosure
Impedance 4 Ohms
Power Handling 800 Watts RMS Power Handling
Drivers 8 - Hartke 10XL8 Special Design
Aluminum 10", 8 ohm, 100 watt
drive units
SPL 100dB @ 1W/1M
Frequency Response 40Hz - 5kHz
Input 1/4” Phone jack
Weight 145 lbs. (65.77 kg)
Dimensions Height:48" (121.92 cm)
Width: 24" (60.96 cm)
Depth: 16" (40.64 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