Idea EXO15 User manual
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EXO15
2-Way Multipurpose Monitor Quick Start Guide
EXO15 is a high performance, full range 2-way passive monitor conceived for
professional environments where portable sound reinforcement is required
delivering a superior audio reproduction in a h high performance, multipurpose
format.
EXO15 HF assembly couples a 3˝ compression driver into common EXO Series
birch plywood axisymmetric horn with IDEA’s proprietary design and a premium
European, dedicated-design passive crossover lter provides a smooth, natural
transition intro the MLF 15˝ woofer and summing up into a full-range superior
audio playback along the whole usable frequency range from 18 kHz down to 50
Hz.
Like all IDEA models, EXO15 is built with 15 and 18 mm birch plywood, IDEA’s
Aquaforce waterproof paint coating and a high quality steel grille, creating a
rugged, durable and stylish loudspeaker. The wedged cabinet allows not only to
be used as FOH main system in small venues, bars and AV applications but also
as a stage monitor but to seamlessly t into any wall mount xed installation.
EXO15 integrates a bottom 36 mm pole mount socket to be congured on
BASSO Series subwoofers for portable sound reinforcement and medium
performance venues and clubs. EXO15 cabinet design features a 60° wedge
prole to be used as oor monitor and properly aimed to the performer’s ears
on stage.
INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
EXO15 is tted with 10 threaded M8 inserts for hung permanent
installations as well as bottom 36 mm pole-mount socket that serves
for both pole mount congurations onto a BASSO Series subwoofer.
Examples showing
EXO15 in dierent setups
and congurations
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TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Enclosure design Wedged
LF Transducers 1 x 15’’ High performance woofer
HF Transducers 3’’ Voice coil Compression Driver
Power Handling (RMS) 500 W
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohm
SPL (Continuous/Peak) 127/133 dB SPL
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 75 - 23000 Hz
Frequency Range (-3 dB) 105 - 21000 Hz
Coverage 80° Axisymmetric
Dimensions (WxHxD) 410 x 729 x 368 mm (16.1 x 28.7 x 14.5 in)
Weight 27.4 kg (60.4 lb)
Connectors
+/-1
+/-2
2 x Neutrik speakOn NL-4 in parallel
Input
Link
Cabinet Construction 15 + 18 mm Birch Plywood
Grille 1.5 mm perforated weatherised steel with protective foam
Finish Durable IDEA proprietary Aquaforce High Resistance paint coating process
Handles 2 integrated handles
Feet/Skates 4+3 Rubber feet
Installation 10 threaded M8 inserts. Bottom 36 mm pole mount socket
Accessories U-Bracket vertical (UB-E15-V)
U-Bracket horizontal (UB-E15-H)
Pole (K&M-21336)
410 mm368 mm
729 mm
EXO15
NominalImpedance: 8 Ohm
This product must be installed
and/or operated by qualified
professionals following safe
practicesandlo calregulations.
Refer to the owner’s manual
for instructions and optional
accessories.
Recommendedamp power:
300/900Watt
PARALLELI/O A
BPARALLELI/O
FullRangeSignal
ParallelSignal
NL-4PINOUT
PRODUCTOF EUROPE
Madein Spain
Designed, engineered
and manufactured by
IDEAin Cedeira (Galicia)
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I MAS D ELECTROACÚSTICA SL
COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING EU DIRECTIVES:
!
• All IDEA products are guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for a period of 5 years from date of purchase for acoustical
parts and 2 years from date of purchase for electronic devices.
• The guarantee excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.
• Any guarantee repair, replacement and servicing must be exclusively done by the factory or any of authorized service centres.
• Do not open or intend to repair the product; otherwise servicing and replacement will not be applicable for guarantee repair.
• Return the damaged unit, at shipper’s risk and freight prepaid, to the nearest service centre with a copy of the purchase invoice in
order to claim guarantee service or replacement.
• Read this document thoroughly, follow all safety warnings and keep it for future reference.
• The exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates that whatever repairing and component replacement operations must be done by
qualied and authorized personnel.
• No user serviceable parts inside.
• Only use accessories tested and approved by IDEA and supplied by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
• Installations, rigging and suspension operations must be done by qualied personnel.
• Only use accessories specied by IDEA, complying with maximum loads specications and following local safety regulations.
• Read the specications and connection instructions before proceeding to connect the system and use only cabling supplied or rec-
ommended by IDEA. Connection of the system should be done by qualied personnel.
• Professional sound reinforcement systems can deliver high SPL levels that may result in hearing damage. Do not stand close to the
system while in use.
• Loudspeaker produce magnetic eld even while they are not in use or even when disconnected. Do not place or expose loudspeakers
to any device that is sensitive to magnetic elds such as television monitors or data storage magnetic material.
• Disconnect the equipment during lightning storms and when it is not to be used for a long time.
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
• Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash liquids on the unit.
• Clean with a wet cloth. Do not use solvent-based cleaners.
• Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when necessary.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
• This symbol on the product indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Follow local regulation for recy-
cling of electronic devices.
• IDEA declines any responsibility from misuse that may result in malfunction or damage of the equipment.
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IDEA is always in pursuit of better performance, greater reliability and design features.
Technical specications and minor nish details may vary without notice in order to improve our products.
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