Peavey SSE 12M User manual

Description
he SSE 12M is a new low-profile monitor
enclosure featuring high power ratings with
custom components, a sleek look and a
unique, snap-in metal grille. The SSE 12M is
a full-range, two-way system featuring the
highly acclaimed eavey 14XT titanium
compression driver with the diverse Sound
Guard IV tweeter protection network and
eavey Scorpion ro 1200+ 12" woofer with
2.5" (64 mm) voice coil for a smooth
response. The SSE 12M is rated at 500 Watts
program and 1000 Watts peak. This
lightweight speaker system may be placed
on stage at angles of either 30˚ or 45˚ and is
ideal for smaller venues where stage space
is at a premium. Connections are made
using a four-pin Neutrik®Speakon®or a
paralleled two-position terminal block for
additional cabinets. The SSE 12M is
available in black, white and natural
finishes.
Features
• Two-way monitor enclosure
• eavey Scorpion®ro 1200+ 12"
woofer with 2.5" (64mm) voice coil
• eavey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression driver
• Sound Guard™IV tweeter protection
network
• 500 Watts program/1000 Watts peak
power handling
• 12 mm birch plywood construction
• 79 Hz to 17 kHz
• 98 dB at 1W/1m
• 8 Ohms
• Available in three finishes, black,
white or natural
Frequency response, 1 meter on-axis,
swept-sine in anechoic environment:
79 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB)
Usable low frequency limit (-10 B
point):
60 Hz
Power han ling:
Full range:
500 Watts program
1000 Watts peak
Soun pressure Level, 1 Watt, 1 meter
in anechoic environment:
Full range:
98 dB S L (2.83 V input)
Maximum soun pressure level (1
meter):
Full range:
122 dB S L continuous
128 dB S L peak
SPECIFICATIONS
SSE™12M

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Trans ucer complement:
Low frequency section:
eavey Scorpion®ro 1200+ 12" woofer with
2.5" (64 mm) voice coil
High frequency section:
eavey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression driverr on a 90° x 40° constant
directivity horn
Box tuning frequency:
Low frequency section: 74 Hz
Harmonic istortion:
1% rated power
Second harmonic:
100 Hz: 0.32%
1 kHz: 0.10%
Third harmonic:
100 Hz: 0.40%
1 kHz: 0.22%
10% rated power
Second harmonic:
100 Hz: 0.56%
1 kHz: 0.79%
Third harmonic:
100 Hz: 0.79%
1 kHz: 0.25%
Electro-acoustic crossover frequency
(internal passive):
2.8 kHz
Impe ance (Z):
Full range:
Nominal: 8 Ω
Minimum: 5.4 Ω
Input connection:
One four-pin Neutrik®Speakon®in parallel
with one two-position terminal strip
Enclosure materials & finish:
Finished with a textured acrylic
polyurethane, dado-joined 12 mm birch with
a full length metal grille covered in
acoustical-grade grille cloth. Available in
black, white or natural finishes.
Dimensions (H x W x D):
15.22" x 24.5" x 16.96"
387 mm x 622 mm x 431 mm
Net weight:
35 lbs. (15.88 kg)
Frequency response
This measurement is useful in determining
how accurately a given unit reproduces an
input signal. The frequency response of the
SSE 12M is measured at a distance of 1
meter using a 1 Watt swept-sine input signal
(into the nominal impedance) . As shown in
figure 1, the selected drivers in the SSE 12M
combine to give a smooth frequency
response from 79 Hz to 17 kHz .
Power Han ling
There are many different approaches to
power handling ratings. eavey rates this
loudspeaker system's power handling using
a full-range form of the AES Standard 2-
1984. Using audio band 20 Hz to 20 kHz
pink noise with peaks of four times the RMS
level, this strenuous test signal assures the
user that every portion of this system can
withstand today's high technology music.
This rating is contingent upon having a
minimum of 3 dB available amplifier
headroom.
Harmonic istortion
Second and third harmonic distortions vs.
frequency are plotted in figures 3 & 4 for two
power levels: ten percent (10%) of rated
input power and either one percent (1%) of
rated input power or 1 Watt, whichever is
greater. Distortion is read from the graph as
the difference between the fundamental
signal (frequency response) and the desired
harmonic. As an example, a distortion curve
that is down 40 dB from the fundamental is
equivalent to 1% distortion.
Architectural & engineering specifications
The loudspeaker system shall have an
operating bandwidth of 79 Hz to 17kHz. The
nominal output level shall be 98 dB when
measured at a distance of a meter with an
input of 1 Watt. The nominal impedance
shall be 8 Ohms. The maximum program
power handling shall be 500 Watts, with a
peak power input of at least 1000 Watts and
a minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB. The
nominal radiation geometry shall be 90° in
the horizontal plane and 40° in the vertical
plane. The outside dimensions shall be
15.22" high by 24.5" wide by 16.96" deep.
The weight shall be 35 lbs. The loudspeaker
system shall be a model SSE 12M.
3 + 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
NNOOTTEE:: For details, refer to the warranty
statement. Copies of this statement may
be obtained by contacting eavey
Electronics Corporation, .O. Box 2898,
Meridian, Mississippi 39301-2898.

SPECIFICATIONS
SSE™12M
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Frequency (Hz)
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dB SPL (re 20 Pa)
Amplitude Response (1W 1m On-Axis)
Figure 1
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Frequency (Hz)
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Impedance
Z
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Figure 2
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Frequency (Hz)
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dB SPL (re 20 Pa)
Harmonic Distortion : 1% Rated Power
Figure 6 3rd Harmonic
2nd Harmonic
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Frequency (Hz)
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dB SPL (re 20 Pa)
Harmonic Distortion : 10% Rated Power
Figure 5 3rd Harmonic
2nd Harmonic

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