Peavey Sanctuary SSE 12 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
SSE™12
Description
The SSE is a new enclosure series
featuring high power ratings with custom
components, a sleek look and a unique,
snap-in metal grille. The SSE 12 is a two-
way system featuring the highly acclaimed
Pea ey 14XT titanium compression dri er
with the di erse Sound Guard IV tweeter
protection network and Pea ey Scorpion
Pro 1200+ 12" woofer with 2.5" (64 mm)
oice coil for smooth response. The SSE
12 is rated at 500 Watts program and 1,000
Watts peak. This lightweight speaker
system is ideal for smaller enues where
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 12
incorporates flying points on the top of the
unit and mounting points on the bottom
for utilizing the Pea ey VersaMount70
mounting bracket. The SSE Series is
a ailable in black, white and natural
finishes.
Features:
• Two-way sound reinforcement
enclosure
• Designed for permanent install
• A ailable in three finishes: black,
white or natural
• Pea ey Scorpion®Pro 1200+ 12"
woofer with 2.5" (64 mm) oice
coil
• Pea ey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression dri er
• Sound Guard™IV tweeter
protection network
• Se en flying points (six 3/8" for
suspension and one 1/4" for angle
adjustment)
• Mounting point for VersaMount™
70 bracket
• 13 mm birch plywood
construction
• 500 Watts program/1000 Watts
peak power handling
• 79 Hz to 17 kHz
• 98 dB at 1W/1m
• 8 Ohms
Frequency response, 1 meter on axis,
swept sine in anechoic environment:
79 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB)
Usable low frequency limit ( 10 dB
point):
60 Hz
Power handling:
Full range:
500 W program
1,000 W peak
Sound pressure le el, 1 Watt, 1 meter in
anechoic en ironment:
Full range:
98 dB SPL (2.83 V input)
Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):
Full range:
122 dB SPL continuous
128 dB SPL peak

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Radiation angle measured at 6 dB
point of polar response:
500 Hz to 1.6 kHz:
Horiz. 110˚ ± 15˚
Vert. 120˚ ± 30˚
1.6 kHz to 5 kHz:
Horiz. 75˚ ± 15˚
Vert. 70˚ ± 25˚
5 kHz to 16 kHz:
Horiz. 85˚ ± 15˚
Vert. 40˚ ± 10˚
Directivity factor, Q (Mean):
10.27 ± 6.07
Directivity index, Di (Mean):
9.38 dB ± 2.57 dB
Transducer complement:
Low Frequency Section:
Pea ey Scorpion®Pro 1200+ 12" woofer
with 2.5" (64 mm) oice coil
High Frequency Section:
Pea ey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression dri er on a 90° x 40°
constant directi ity horn
Box tuning frequency:
Low frequency section:
74 Hz
Harmonic distortion:
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
Impedance (Z):
Full range:
Nominal: 8 Ω
Minimum: 5.1 Ω
Input Connection:
1 four-Pin Neutrik®Speakon®in parallel
with one 1-position terminal strip
Enclosure materials and finish
Trapezoidal, dado-joined 13 mm birch
enclosure finished with a textured acrylic
polyurethane with a full length metal
grille co ered and acoustical-grade grille
cloth. A ailable in black, white or natural
finishes.
Mounting provisions:
(6) 3/8"-16 threaded mounting
suspension points (three each top and
one each side and back). Use only
forged shoulder machinery eye bolt,
Mil Spec MIL51937-3. (1) 1/4"-20
threaded mounting point on back
bottom for angle adjustments.
(4) 1/4"-20 threaded mounting points
on bottom to accommodate use of
VersaMount™70 adjustable mounting
bracket.
DO NOT suspend this unit upside
down using VersaMount system.
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Front:
24.5" x 17.43" x 13.20"
622 mm x 443 mm x 335 mm
Rear:
24.5" x 13.14" x 13.20"
622 mm x 334 mm x 335 mm
Net Weight:
40 lbs. (18.1 kg)
Frequency response
This measurement is useful in determining
how accurately a gi en unit reproduces an
input signal. The frequency response of
the SSE 12 is measured at a distance of 1
meter using a 1 Watt (into the nominal
impedance) swept-sine input signal. As
shown in figure 1, the selected dri ers in
the SSE 12 combine to gi e a smooth
frequency response from 79 Hz to 17 kHz.
Directivity
Beamwidth is deri ed from the -6 dB
points from the polar plots (see figure 3)
which are measured in a whole space
anechoic en ironment. Q and Directi ity
Index are plotted for the on-axis
measurement position. These
specifications pro ide a reference to the
co erage characteristics of the unit and
pro ide insight into proper placement and
installation in the chosen en ironment.
The blending of the components of the
SSE 12 exhibit a desirable beamwidth and
directi ity (figures 3 & 4) suitable for
sound reinforcement applications.
Power handling
There are many different approaches to
power handling ratings. Pea ey 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 le el, this strenuous test
signal assures the user that e ery portion
of this system can withstand today’s high
technology music. This rating is contingent
upon ha ing a minimum of 3 dB of
amplifier headroom a ailable.
Harmonic distortion
Second and third harmonic distortions s.
frequency are plotted in figures 5 & 6 for
two power le els. Ten percent (10%) of
rated input power and either one percent
(1%) of rated input power or 1 Watt,
whiche er 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 cur e that is down
40 dB from the fundamental is equi alent
to 1% distortion.
Mounting
Caution: Before attempting to suspend or
mount this speaker, consult a certified
structural engineer. The speaker may fall
due to improper installation, resulting in
serious injury and property damage. DO
NOT suspend or mount any other product
or de ice from this enclosure. The
maximum enclosure angle is 45°. Use only
Grade 5 hardware or better. All associated
rigging is the responsibility of others.
Architectural and Engineering
Specifications
The loudspeaker system shall ha e an
operating bandwidth of 79 Hz to 17 kHz.
The nominal output le el shall be 98 dB
when measured at a distance of 1 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 ertical plane. The
outside dimensions shall be 24.5" high by
17.43" wide by 13.20" deep. The weight
shall be 40 lbs. The loudspeaker system
shall be a model SSE 12.
3 + 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
NNOOTTEE:: For details, refer to the
warranty statement. Copies of
this statement may be obtained
by contacting Pea ey Electronics
Corporation, P.O. Box 2898, Meridian,
Mississippi 39301-2898.

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