Nexo P15-TIS User manual
DP5546-02a-DI
P15 / P15-TIS
User manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS___________________________________________________________________ 2
WARNINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
EQUIPMENT ___________________________________________________________________________ 4
DESCRIPTION__________________________________________________________________________ 6
PRESET_______________________________________________________________________________ 7
HF DIRECTIVITY________________________________________________________________________ 9
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY_______________________________________________________________ 9
ACCESSORIES ________________________________________________________________________ 10
ARRAY EQ____________________________________________________________________________ 15
MAINTENANCE________________________________________________________________________ 16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 18
USER NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ 19
EU Conformity declaration
We,
NEXO SA
ZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE
60128 PLAILLY –France
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Type
Serial number
Loudspeaker
P15
On the product
Is in conformity with the provisions of the following directive
including all applicable amendments:
2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive)
Applied rules and standards:
Plailly, December, 2020
EN 13155, EN 62368
Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director
WARNINGS
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WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
-
repairable part.
If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
Do not expose the system directly to the sun or to the rain, do not immerse it into fluids, do not place objects filled with liquid on the
system. If a liquid gets into the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician.
The connection should be performed by qualified technician, by ensuring that power is off.
Operating temperature with temperate climate: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104); -20°C à +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) for storage.
SAFETY INFORMATIONS
Read this manual before using the speaker.
Keep this manual available for further reference.
Observe all warnings and cautions.
Please check the NEXO Web site nexo-sa.com to get the most up-to-date version of this manual.
Ensure you are aware of the safety rules applying to rigging, stacking or installing on tripod or speaker stand. Failure to observe
these rules may expose persons to potential wounds or even death.
Only use the system with accessories specified by NEXO.
Please always consult a NEXO-accredited technician if the installation needs architectural works and observe following precautions:
Mounting Precautions:
- Please select screws and mounting location supporting 4 times the system weight.
- Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, to extreme cold or hot temperatures, to reduce the risk of
damaging components.
- Do not place the system in an unstable position: it could fall accidentally.
- If the cations are adapted and that its height does not exceed
.
Connection and Powering Precautions:
- Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
- Power off the system before connecting the system.
- When switching on the installation, the amplifier must be powered last; when switching the installation off, shut off the
amplifier first.
- If you work by cold temperatures, progressively raise the level to nominal value during the first minutes of use, to allow the
system components to stabilize.
Please check regularly the system condition.
HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing losses. Degrees of hearing losses may be different
from one person to another, but almost everybody will be affected if exposed to high sound pressure levels during a long period of
time. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) American Agency specified the following maximal exposures:
Number of Hours
Sound Pressure Level (dBA),
Slow Response
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1 ½
102
1
105
½
110
¼ or less
115
WASTE OF ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring your waste equipment is recycled, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could appear if this product was
not recycled. Recycling helps spare natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or your reseller.
EQUIPMENT
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EQUIPMENT
3 locations for rigging accessories, one at the back and one per side.
WARNING: The depth of the M10 thread is 22mm (0.84 inch).
On both sides, you’ll find a print for speaker stand.
3 locations for connecting, one at the back and one per side.
EQUIPMENT
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Pole stand assembly with pole stand or speaker stand
Fix the pole stand on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.
Mount P15 on the pole stand/speaker stand (diameter of 35mm),
IMPORTANT
Speaker stand must be rated for P15 weight.
Speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
Stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assembly
from collapsing.
Ensure that audience is not allowed within a safety area which
radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
Test steadiness of the assembly by pushing in all directions.
DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
→The P15 is a compact full-range coaxial speaker
→Versions:
•P15: for Touring Application; black, white
•P15-TIS: for Touring Application, with Grille Installation; black, white
→P15 HF Dispersion:
•60° - 60° with standard horn
•90° 40° with PNU-P15FLG9040
•PS with PNU-P15FLGPS (Asymmetrical Dispersion)
→P15 can be used alone or with L18 subwoofer
→The speaker is equipped with four Speakon NL4 connectors with parallel-wired pins, one on each side and two at the back.
On the back a switch allows to choose between ACTIVE MODE/PASSIVE MODE.
•PASSIVE MODE: 2+/2-. The 1+/1- pins are used by the sub.
•ACTIVE MODE: LF (1+/1-) HF (2+/2-)
→Amplification
•The P15 speakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover and
excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker. There are two NEXO processor series supporting the P15
speakers: NXAMP (4 channels) amplified processors and DTD processors (stereo + sub). DTD processors ensure
optimal performances when used with DTDAMP power amplifiers.
•The following table shows the number of P15 speakers and L18 subwoofers usable with each solution.
NXAMP4X1mk2 (BRIDGED)
NXAMP4X2mk2
NXAMP4X4mk2
P15
Up to 2 per channel
Up to 2 per channel
Up to 4 per channel
L18
1 per channel
1 per channel
Up to 2 per channel
PRESET
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PRESET
Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information.
For the P15, the following setups are available:
→MAIN is the recommended setup for most FOH application, similar to previous firmware setup.
→MONITOR is recommended for monitor applications. Warning: this setup is a low latency setup and therefore its phase is not
compatible with other NEXO cabinets, including subs.
Passive Mode
•P15 MON PA 6060, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz.
•P15 MON PA 9040, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz.
•P15 MON PA PSguide, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz
•P15 MAIN PA 6060, with high-pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
•P15 MAIN PA 9040, with high-pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
•P15 MAIN PA PSguide, with high-pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
Active Mode
WARNING: Do not mix directivity and/or modes
P15 MON HF 6060 with P15 MON LF 6060 =====> OK
P15 MAIN HF 6060 with P15 MON LF 6060 =====> NOT OK
P15 MON HF 9040 with P15 MON LF 6060 =====> NOT OK
•P15 MON HF 6060, 1.2 kHz 20 kHz.
•P15 MON HF 9040, 1.2 kHz 20 kHz.
•P15 MON HF PSguide, 1.2 kHz 20 kHz.
•P15 MON LF, with high pass at 57 or 85 Hz.
•P15 MAIN HF 6060, 1.2 kHz 20 kHz.
•P15 MAIN HF 9040, 1.2 kHz 20 kHz.
•P15 MAIN HF PSguide, 1.2 kHz 20 kHz.
•P15 MAIN LF, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.
P15
Front of house and stage monitor applications
PRESET
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P15 + Sub
Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)
Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)
HF DIRECTIVITY
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HF DIRECTIVITY
→The P15 speaker can be used in horizontal or vertical position.
→The standard horn is a 60° - flange. Different
mounting possibilities and flange rotation allow to deal with every request.
P15 Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws, Remove the grille.
P15-TIS Loosen the 2 screws. Remove the grille.
Remove the 4 HF Cap and store them.
Place the flange, if necessary, rotate it.
Magnets keep the horn in place.
Replacing the grille
When replacing the grille, ensure it is well positioned in the top
blade.
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
→57 Hz: Full range application.
→85 Hz: Use as « front fill » on stage, complementing a main system. Use with a NEXO subwoofer, e.g. L18.
→120 Hz: Long throw application.
ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES
WARNINGS
All P15 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations.
Never use other accessories –including push-pins –when assembling P15 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO
will decline responsibility over the entire P15 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
PROHIBITED: P15 below P15 or P15 below L18 without dedicated accessory
VNU-BUMP (PNT-BUMP)
LiftBar, use with P15,
LIFTADAPT, WMADAPT.
Place VNU-BUMP on P15 (only use the
provided screws).
Tight properly
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNU-HBRK600 (PNT-HBRK15)
Horizontal Cradle, use with P15,
CLADAPT, PLADAPT.
Place HBRK600 on P15, use only fasteners
provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
ACCESSORIES
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VNU-PLADAPT (PNT-PLADAPT)
Pole adapter, use with P15,
HBRK600, VBRK15.
Place VNU-PLADAPT, use only fasteners
provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNU-VBRK15 (PNT-VBRK15)
Vertical Cradle, use with
CLADAPT, PLADAPT.
Place VBRK15 on P15, use only fasteners
provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
ACCESSORIES
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VNT-LIFTADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)
Adapter, use with
Truss Clamp, VNU-BUMP.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNI-WMADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)
Adapter, use with
VNU-BUMP, VNI-WM380.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
ACCESSORIES
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PNI-P15TOL18
PNI-P15TOL2L18
P15 Under 1xL18
P15 Under 2xL18 (Omni or Cardio)
Se référer à la fiche accessoire.
VNI-CLADAPT (PNI-CLADAPT)
Ceiling adapter, use with
VNU-HBRK600, PNU-VBRK15.
Screw CLADAPT to the ceiling (fasteners
not provided).
Place the assembly on CLADAPT, use
the 2 guides. Tight with the fasteners
provided with CLADAPT.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
ACCESSORIES
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VNI-WM380 (PNI-WM380)
Wallmount for P15, use with WMADAPT.
Mount the wall plate. Place the arm in
the wall plate.
Lock with the provided screw.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNU-P15FLGPS
(PNT-P15FLGPS)
HF Dispersion Horn
Remove the grille, remove the flange to
place the PNU-P15FLGPS.
If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep
the horn in place.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNU-P15FLG9040
(PNT-P15FLG9040)
HF Dispersion Horn 90° - 40°
Remove the grille, remove the flange to
place the PNU-P15FLG9040.
If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep
the horn in place.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNT-2CASE15: FLIGHT CASE FOR 2X P15
PNT-ACC15: FLIGHT CASE FOR P15 ACCESSORIES
PNT-COV15: COVER FOR P15
ARRAY EQ
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ARRAY EQ
The ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range
(see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
Driver access
P15Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws, Remove the grille. (P15-
TIS See above)
Remove 8 screws.
Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)
Remove the stickers.
Remove the 2 screws.
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 222)
Remove the horn.
To access to the HF diaphragm, remove 4 screws.
Tightening torque: 2 Nm
MAINTENANCE
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Spare parts
MARK
QUANTITY
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
1
1
05P15UA
Complete grille Touring Black (with fasteners)
1
05P15UA-PW
Complete grille Touring White (with fasteners)
1
05P15UA-I
Complete grille Instal Black (with fasteners)
1
05P15UA-IPW
Complete grille Instal White (with fasteners)
2
2
05RUBGRD01
Plastic Pad Black
2
05RUBGRD01-PW
Plastic Pad White
3
1
05HPC15
P15 driver complete (with screws)
1
05HPC15R/K
4
1
05NHP15R/K
HF diaphragm (with screws)
5
4
05CAPB01
HF cap black
4
05CAPB01-PW
HF cap White
6
2
05SPK01
Speakon NL4 complete (with screws)
NOTE:
Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P15 WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS
Model
P15
Frequency range (±6dB)
57 Hz 20 kHz
Peak SPL Level (1m)
139dB Peak (Passive mode) / 141dB Peak (Active mode)
Operating voltage
55Vrms (150Vpeak)
HF dispersion
(according to horns)
60°x60° - 90°x40° - Asymmetrical Dispersion 50° to 90°x40°
Crossover Frequency
57Hz 85 Hz 120 Hz
Nominal Impedance
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
P15
Components
1x Coaxial LF 15HF 3-
Material
Custom made bent plywood of Baltic birch and poplar
Finish
Black or white structural paint
Front finish
P15: Magnelis® steel front grille + Back mesh
P15-TIS: Black or white acoustic fabric fitted front Magnelis® steel grille
Fittings
Handle on both sides
Threated inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting
accessories
Stand fitting on both sides
Connector
4x NL4, 4 poles connectors; 2 at the back and 1 on each side
Weight
23 kg / 51 lb
Dimensions
USER NOTES
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USER NOTES
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