Hartke Bass Enclosure VX410 User manual

series
VX115 BASS
4 x10″+ 1″High Frequency CD
Bass Enclosure
VX410
VX410a
Hartke

VX410 and VX410a Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the VX410 or VX410a bass enclosure by Hartke!
Continuing Larry Hartke’s legendary commitment to bass players, the VX “Very
Extreme” Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a
warm punchy output. The VX410 and VX410a features four 10” proprietary low
frequency drivers with specially treated cones impregnated fabric surrounds,
matched convex dust covers all mounted in a heavy duty steel frame. Rounding
out the tone is a proprietary horn loaded 1” titanium compression driver, The
VX410a features and angled enclosure projecting the sound trwards the player
while the VX410 features a traditional straight enclosure. Together the make a
ausome stack. Using heavy-duty plywood construction covered in rugged carpet
with recessed jack plate and ergonomic handle, the VX410 and VX410a 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 VX410, as
well 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 technical 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.
VX410 and VX410a Features
•4x 10 Inch heavy-duty Low
Frequency drivers
•1” titanium compression driver
•3/4" Plywood construction
•Tuned Rear Port
•Perforated metal speaker grill
•Recessed handles
•Stacking corners
•Dual, parallel wired 1/4" jacks.
•Covered in durable carpet
series
VX115 BASS

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 is “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.
The VX410 and VX410a’s impedance
(many audio guys used the made up
word “ohmage”, however the correct
term is impedance) is 8 Ohms. So,
when two VX410’sor VX410a’s are con-
nected together in parallel the total
impedance is 4 Ohms. The impedance
of your speaker also has an effect on
you amplifier. In general, the lower the
impedance the more power your ampli-
fier will put out.
IMPORTANT: There is an 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 VX410 to Your Amplifier
The VX410 and VX410a 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
VX410’s rear jackplate.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The VX410and VX410a provides a
convenient Extension Output for con-
necting additional 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 VX410’s
using the Extension Output. Connect
the Amplifier Output to the Input of the
first VX410. Now, connect the
Extension Output to the Input of the
second VX410 or VX410a.
Hartke
EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEIN CHINA
SERIALNUMBER
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HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies
www.hartke.com
VX410 BASS CABINET
400 WATTS
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 VX410 and VX410a
Hartke
EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEIN CHINA
SERIALNUMBER
-series
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies
www.hartke.com
VX410 BASS CABINET
400 WATTS
8
8
Hartke
EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEIN CHINA
SERIALNUMBER
-series
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies
www.hartke.com
VX410 BASS CABINET
400 WATTS
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

Type Bass speaker enclosure
Impedance (Ohms) 8 Ohms Impedance
Power Handling 400 Watts Peak Power Handling
Low Frequency Drivers 4-10″Special Design 8 ohm, 100
wattSpeakers,
High Frequency Driver 1″Throat Compression Driver
Dimensions Height:25″(62.2 cm)
Width: 25″(62.2 cm)
Depth: 15″(47.0 cm)
Weight
VX410 72 lbs. (32.6 kg)
VX410a 70 lbs. (31.68 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
VX410 and VX410a 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