Peavey Sanctuary SSE 15 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
SSE™15
Description
The SSE 15 is designed for professional
permanent installations where cabinets
must be flown in order to cover as much
area as possible. The SSE 15 is designed
for arraying on stage, churches
auditoriums or theme parks. The horn has
a coverage pattern of 9 ˚ in the horizontal
axis and 4 ˚ in the vertical axis. The highs
are generated using the highly acclaimed
Peavey 14XT titanium compression driver.
The Sound Guard IV tweeter protection
network is built in for driver protection.
The low end is produced using the Peavey
Scorpion Pro 15 + 15" woofer with 2.5"
(64 mm) voice coil. Connections are made
using a four-pin Neutrik®Speakon®or a
paralleled two-position terminal block for
additional cabinets. The SSE 15
incorporates flying points on the top and
bottom for the utilization of the Peavey
VersaMount 7 mounting bracket.
The SSE 15 is constructed with a special
grade of high density 13 mm birch plywood
and covered with a durable acrylic
polyurethane. This finish makes the
enclosure presentable in any application.
The SSE 15 is available in black, white or a
natural wood finish for staining or
painting. The SSE 15 is engineered for
public address and a wide range of
musical applications.
Features:
• Two-way sound reinforcement
enclosure
• Designed for permanent install
• Full-range, wide-band production
from 74 Hz to 17 kHz
• Available in three finishes: black,
white or natural
• Peavey Scorpion®Pro 15 + 15"
woofer with 2.5" (64 mm) voice
coil
• Peavey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression driver
• Sound Guard™IV tweeter
protection network
• Seven flying points (six 3/8" for
suspension and one 1/4" for angle
adjustment)
• Mounting point for VersaMount™
7 bracket
• 13 mm birch plywood
construction
Frequency response, 1 meter on axis,
swept sine in anechoic environment:
74 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB)
Usable low frequency limit (-1 dB
point):
54 Hz
Power handling:
Full range:
5 Watts program
1, Watts peak
Sound pressure level, 1 Watt, 1 meter in
anechoic environment:
Full range:
98 dB SPL (2.83 V input)

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Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):
Full range:
122 dB SPL continuous
128 dB SPL peak
Radiation angle measured at 6 dB
point of polar response:
5 Hz to 1.6 kHz:
Horiz. 9 ˚ ± 2 ˚
Vert. 95˚ ± 3 ˚
1.6 kHz to 5 kHz:
Horiz. 7 ˚ ± 2 ˚
Vert. 6 ˚ ± 35˚
5 kHz to 16 kHz:
Horiz. 9 ˚ ± 15˚
Vert. 4 ˚ ± 1 ˚
Directivity factor, Q (Mean):
1 .86 ± 6.7
Directivity index, Di (Mean):
9.57 dB ± 2.6 dB
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Low frequency section:
Peavey Scorpion®Pro 15 + woofer
with 2.5" (64 mm) voice coil
High frequency section:
Peavey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression driver on a 9 ˚ x 4 ˚
constant directivity horn
Box tuning frequency:
Low frequency section:
74 Hz
Harmonic distortion:
1% rated power
Second harmonic:
1 Hz: 2.81%
1 kHz: .13%
Third harmonic:
1 Hz: 1. %
1 kHz: .18%
1% rated power
Second harmonic:
1 Hz: 8.91%
1 kHz: .56%
Third harmonic:
1 Hz: 5.62%
1 kHz: .32%
Electro acoustic crossover frequency
(internal passive):
2.8 kHz
Impedance (Z):
Full range:
Nominal: 8 Ω
Minimum: 5.4 Ω
Input Connection:
One (1) four-pin Neutrik®Speakon®in
parallel with one (1) two-position terminal
strip
Enclosure materials and finish:
Trapezoidal, dado-joined 13 mm birch
finished with a textured acrylic
polyurethane. Also includes a full-length
metal grille covered with acoustical
grade grille cloth. Available 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"-2 threaded mounting point
on back bottom for angle adjustments.
(4) 1/4"-2 threaded mounting points
on bottom to accommodate use of
Versamount™7 adjustable mounting
bracket.
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Dimensions (H x W x D):
Front:
27" x 18" x 17.75"
686 mm x 467 mm x 451 mm
Rear:
27" x 12.14" x 17.75"
686 mm x 3 8 mm x 451 mm
Net Weight:
46 lbs. (2 .9 kg)
Frequency response
This measurement is useful in determining
how accurately a given unit reproduces an
input signal. The frequency response of
the SSE 15 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 drivers in
the SSE 15 combine to give a smooth
frequency response from 74 Hz to 17 kHz.
Directivity
Beamwidth is derived from the -6 dB
points from the polar plots (see figure 3)
which are measured in a whole-space
anechoic environment. Q and Directivity
Index are plotted for the on-axis
measurement position. These are
specifications that provide a reference to
the coverage characteristics of the unit.
These parameters provide insight for
proper placement and installation in the
chosen environment. The blending of the
components of the SSE 15 exhibit a
desirable beamwidth and directivity
(figures 3 & 4) suitable for sound
reinforcement applications.
Power handling
There are many different approaches to
power handling ratings. Peavey rates this
loudspeaker system’s power handling
using a full-range form of the AES
Standard 2-1984. Using audio band 2 Hz
to 2 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 of
amplifier headroom available.
Harmonic distortion
Second and third harmonic distortions vs.
frequency are plotted in figures 5 & 6 for
two power levels. Ten percent (1 %) 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
4 dB from the fundamental is equivalent
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 device from this enclosure. Maximum
enclosure angle 45˚. Use only Grade 5
hardware or better. All associated rigging
is the responsibility of others.
Architectural and Engineering
Specifications
The loudspeaker system shall have an
operating bandwidth of 74 Hz to 17 kHz.
The nominal output level shall be 98 dB
when measured at a distance of one meter
with an input of one Watt. The nominal
impedance shall be 8 Ohms. The maximum
program power handling shall be 5
Watts with a peak power input of at least
1 Watts and a minimum amplifier
headroom of 3 dB. The nominal radiation
geometry shall be 9 ˚ in the horizontal
plane and 4 ˚ in the vertical plane. The
outside dimensions shall be 27" high by
18" wide by 17.75" deep. The weight shall
be 46 lbs. The loudspeaker system shall
be a SSE 15 model.
3 + 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
NOTE: For details, refer to the
warranty statement. Copies of
this statement may be obtained
by contacting Peavey Electronics
Corporation, P.O. Box 2898, Meridian,
Mississippi 393 1-2898.

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800 Hz 1.25 kHz
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1.6 kHz 2.5 kHz
Vertical Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division
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12.5 kHz 16 kHz
Vertical Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division
3.15 kHz 5 kHz
4 kHz
6.3 kHz 10 kHz
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200 Hz 315 Hz
250 Hz
400 Hz 630 Hz
500 Hz
Horizontal Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division
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2 kHz
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1.6 kHz 2.5 kHz
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4 kHz
6.3 kHz 10 kHz
8 kHz
Horizontal Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division
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