Pro DG Systems M 15 User manual

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Declaración de Conformidad / Declaration of Conformity
EMPRESA EXPORTADORA / EXPORTING COMPANY
PRO DG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL / JCL PRODUCTION, S.L.
B14577316
C/DOCTOR OCHOA, Nº 54 - 14500 PUENTE GENIL (CÓRDOBA) ESPAÑA
FÁBRICA / FACTORY: Pol. Ind. Santa Bárbara C/Aceituneros, Nº 5 - 41580 Casariche (SEVILLA) ESPAÑA
D. José Carlos López Cosano fabricante y representante de PRO DG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL / JCL PRODUCTION S.L.
Mr. José Carlos Lopez Cosano manufacturer and representative of PRO DG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL / JCL
PRODUCTION S.L.
CERTIFICA Y DECLARA BAJO SU RESPONSABILIDAD / CERTIFIES AND DECLARES AT ITS OWN RISK
Que el producto con referencia M 15 cuya descripción es Multipurpose/ Monitor 1x15" + 1x1" 750w 8 Ohm
cumple con los objetivos expresados en las siguientes Directivas Europeas:
That the product with M 15 reference whose description is Multipurpose/ Monitor 1x15" + 1x1" 750w 8 Ohm
meets the criteria expressed at the following European directives:
-Baja tension (Low voltaje) 2006/95/CE
-Compatibilidad electromagnética (Electromagnetic compatibility) 2004/108/CE
-Residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos (Remains of electric 2002/96/CE
and electronic systems)
-Restricciones a la utilización de determinadas sustancias peligrosas en 2002/95/CE
Aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos (Restrictions on the use of certain
dangerous substances in electric and electronic systems)
-Seguridad General de los productos (General security of the products) 2001/95/CE
Que el producto con referencia M 15 cuya descripción es Multipurpose/ Monitor 1x15" + 1x1" 750w 8 Ohm es
conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas:
That the product with M 15 reference whose description is Multipurpose/ Monitor 1x15" + 1x1" 750w 8 Ohm
is according to the following European Harmonized Rules:
-EN 60065:2002/A12:2011 Aparatos de audio, video y aparatos electrónicos análogos. (Audio, video and
similar electronic systems).
-EN 55103-1:1996 Compatibilidad electromagnética. Parte 1 Emisión. (Electromagnetic compatibility. Part 1:
Emission).
-En 55103-2:1996 Compatibiliad electromagnética. Parte 2 Inmunidad. (Electromagnetic compatibility. Part
2: Immunity).
FIRMA: José Carlos López Cosano En Puente Genil, a 2 de Septiembre de 2015.
Representante de la empresa / Company representative Puente Genil, 2nd September 2015.

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Pro DG Systems M 15.
Manual de usuario - User manual
Indice –Index.
Introducción / Introduction
- Descripción / Description ………………………………………………………………. Pag 5
- Especificaciones técnicas y arquitecturales / Technical
and architectural specifications ………...……………..…………………….……..…. Pag 6
Interior del M 15 / Inside M 15
- Características principales del transductor, Especificaciones
técnicas, Parámetros Thiele-Small, Información de montaje,
Curva de Impedancia, Pérdidas de compresión de potencia,
Respuesta de frecuencia ydistorsión /
Speaker key features, Technical specifications, Thiele-Small
parameters, Mounting information,Free air impedance curve,
Power compression losses, Frequency response & distortion …….……….…… Pag 7-8
- Características principales de la bocina de directividad
constante de M 15 / Features of M 15 constant directivity
horn ……………………………..…….………………………………………………….. Pag 9
- Motor de compresión de M 15. Características principales
principales (1 unidad), Información de montaje, Dimensiones,
Respuesta de Frecuencia ydistorsión, Curva de Impedancia.
M 15 Compression driver, Key features (one unit), Mounting
Information, Dimensions, Frequency Response & Distortion,
Impedance Curve ……………………………………………..……......…….….. Pag 10-11
Hardware para instalación / Hardware for installation ….……….. Pag 12-13-14
Accesorios / Accessories …………………………………..……...……...……. Pag 15

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Introducción - Introduction
[ES] Este manual ha sido diseñado para ayudar a los usuarios del sistema M 15 de Pro DG Systems a la
correcta utilización y entendimiento de los beneficios y versatilidad del mismo. M 15 es un sistema
multifunción totalmente diseñado, fabricado y optimizado en España, exclusivamente con componentes
Europeos.
[EN] This manual has been designed to help all the users of the system M 15 of Pro DG Systems to its
correct use as well as for the understanding of the benefits and versatility of the same. M 15 is a
multipurpose system totally designed, manufactured and optimized in Spain, exclusively using European
components.
M 15
Totalmente diseñado, fabricado y optimizado en España,
exclusivamente con componentes Europeos.
Totally designed, manufactured and optimized in Spain,
exclusively using European components.
Descripción - Description
[ES] M 15 es un sistema multifunción pasivo de dos vías equipado con un altavoz de 15" en un recinto
sintonizado. La sección de agudos cuenta con un motor de compresión de 1" acoplado a un difusor rotable
con cobertura 60x40. Perfecto para ser utilizado como P.A, frontfill y sidefill con o sin subwoofer, como
sistema portátil o instalación permanente, también está diseñado para ser utilizado como monitor de
escenario.
[EN] M 15 is a 2-way multipurpose passive system equipped with one (1) speaker of 15" in a tuned
enclosure. The HF section has one (1) compression driver of 1”, coupled to one (1) rotating diffuser of
60x40. It is perfect to be used as P.A, frontfill and sidefill with or without subwoofer, as portable system or
permanent installation, it has been also designed to be used as stage monitor. Excellent as sonorous
reinforcement for all our systems.

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Especificaciones técnicas - Technical specifications
Power Handling: 750 W RMS (EIA 426A Standard) / program of 1500 W / 3000 W peak.
Nominal Impendence: 8 Ohm
Average Sensitivity: 100 dB / 2.83V / 1m (average of 150-16.000Hz wideband).
Calculated Maximum SPL: / 1m 129 dB continuous / programme of 132 dB / 135 dB peak.
Frequency Range: +/- 3dB from 50 Hz to 18 KHz.
Nominal Directivity: 60x40 rotating diffuser.
Low / Mid Frequency Driver: One (1) Beyma speaker of 15”, 8 Ohm, 700 W, 406 mm of diameter with
high temperature glass fiber voice coil.
Mid Frequency Cut-off: 50 Hz Linkwitz-riley 24 filter - 1200 Hz Linkwitz-riley 24 filter.
High Frequency Driver: One (1) Beyma driver of 1”, 8 Ohm, 50 W, 25mm exit (44.4 mm) with
voice coil Mylar diaphragm.
High Frequency Cut-off: 1200 Hz Linkwitz-riley 24 filter - 18000 Hz Linkwitz-riley 24 filter
Recommended Amplifier: Pro DG Systems GT 1.2 H or Lab Gruppen FP 6000Q
Rigging points: 9 x M8
Connectors: 2 NL4MP Neutrik speakon connectors.
Acoustic Enclosure: CNC model, 18-15mm made from birch plywood plated on the exterior.
Finish: Standard finish in black paint of high weather resistance.
Cabinet Dimensions: (HxWxD); 755x435x395mm (29,72”x17,13”15,55”).
Weight: 29,5 Kg (65,04 lbs) net / 30,7 Kg (67,68 lbs) with packaging.
Especificaciones arquitecturales - Architectural specifications

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Interior del M 15 - Inside M 15
[ES] El interior del M 15 está compuesto por un altavoz Beyma de 15”, 700 W (RMS). Especialmente
diseñado bajo nuestros propios parámetros para el mejor rendimiento del sistema.
[EN] M 15 counts with one Beyma speaker of 15”, 700 W (RMS). Specially designed under our own
parameters for the best performance of the system.
High power handling: 700 W RMS
High sensitivity: 97 dB
4” edgewound copper voice coil
Optimum winding length for increased linear excursion
Waterproof paper cone
CONEX spider for higher resistance and consistency
Extended controlled displacement: Xmax ± 9,5 mm
Nominal diameter 380 mm (15 in)
Rated Impedance 8 Ω
Minimum impedance 7 Ω
Power capacity 700 W (RMS)
Program power 1400 W
Sensitivity 97 dB 1W @ 1m @ 2π
Frequency range 40 - 1.500 Hz
Recom. Enclosure vol. 40 / 150 l 1,4 / 6 ft3
Voice coil diameter 100 mm (4 in)
Bl factor 23,3 N / A
Moving mass 0,126 kg
Voice coil length 23,5 mm
Air gap height 10 mm
Xdamage (peak to peak) 33 mm
KEY FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Especialmente diseñado bajo nuestros propios
parámetros para el mejor rendimiento del sistema.
Specially designed under our own parameters for
the best performance of the system.

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Resonant frequency, fs 38 Hz Overall diameter 388 mm (15,28 in)
D.C. Voice coil resistance, Re 5,9 ΩBolt circle diameter 370 mm (14,57 in)
Mechanical Quality Factor, Qms 8 Baffle cutout diameter:
Electrical Quality Factor, Qes 0,33 - Front mount 352 mm (13,86 in)
Total Quality Factor, Qts 0,32 Depth 171 mm (6,70 in)
Equivalent Air Volume to Cms, Vas 128 l Net weight 10,4 kg (22,90 lb)
Mechanical Compliance, Cms 133 μm / N
Mechanical Resistance, Rms 3,8 kg / s
Efficiency, η0 2,2 %
Effective Surface Area, Sd 0,083 m2
Maximum Displacement, Xmax ** 9,5 mm
Displacement Volume, Vd 790 cm3
Voice Coil Inductance, Le @ 1 kHz 2,7 mH
THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS*
MOUNTING INFORMATION
*T-S parameters are measured after an exercise period
using a preconditioning power test. The measurements
are carried out with a velocity-current laser transducer
and will reflect the long term parameters (once the
loudspeaker has been working for a short period of
time).
** The Xmax is calculated as (Lvc - Hag)/2 + (Hag/3,5),
where Lvc is the voice coil length and Hag is the air gap
height.
FREE AIR IMPEDANCE CURVE
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
AND DISTORTION
Note: On axis frequency response measured with loudspeaker standing on infinite baffle in anechoic chamber, 1W @ 1m
POWER COMPRESSION LOSSES

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Interior del M 15 - Inside M 15
[ES] M 15 incorpora además una bocina rotable de directividad constante, específicamente diseñada para
trabajar con un motor de compresión Pro DG Systems de 50 W RMS. Las características de directividad
constante de este modelo aseguran poder cubrir 60º de amplitud horizontal y 40º de amplitud vertical (en
función de su posición), en prácticamente cualquier frecuencia dentro de su radio de acción. Está
construido en aluminio con acabado de frente plano para facilitar el montaje empotrado.
[EN] M 15 also incorporates a constant rotatable directivity horn specifically designed to work with one Pro
DG Systems compression driver of 50 W RMS. Its constant directivity characteristics ensure the ability to
cover 60º wide horizontally and 40º wide vertically (depending on its position), at virtually any frequency
within its operational range. It's made from cast aluminum with flat front finish to facilitate flush mounting.
•Designed to work with one (1) Pro DG Systems
compression driver of 50 W RMS.
• Coverage angles of 60º in the horizontal plane and
40º in the vertical plane.
• Precise directivity control in the pass band.
• Cast aluminum construction
Throat diameter 25 mm (1 in)
Horizontal coverage 90º
Vertical coverage 50º
Cutoff frequency 1.5 kHz
Construction ABS
Size (WxHxD) 130.5x130.5x90mm (5.1x5.1x3.5 in)
Baffle cutout dimension 104x104mm (4.1x4.1 in)
Net weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)
KEY FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Interior del M 15 - Inside M 15
[ES] M 15 está compuesto además por un motor de compresión Beyma de 50 W RMS acoplado a una
guía de onda. Especialmente diseñado bajo nuestros propios parámetros para el mejor rendimiento del
sistema.
Este motor de compresión cuenta con un ligero diafragma mylar el cual proporciona una excelente
respuesta de alta frecuencia con baja distorsión armónica. Otras características de este modelo son su
excelente sensibilidad (105 dB) y su alta capacidad de potencia (50 W RMS por encima de 1,5 kHz).
[EN] M 15 is also composed by one Beyma compression driver of 50 W RMS coupled to a wave guide. It is
specially designed under our own parameters for the best performance of the system.
This compression driver features a lightweight mylar diaphragm providing an excellent high frequency
response with low harmonic distortion. Other features of this model are its excellent sensitivity (105 dB) and
its high power handling (50 W RMS program power above 1,5 kHz).
•High power handling: 50 W RMS.
•Extended frequency range: 0,8 - 18 kHz.
•Low harmonic distortion.
•High sensitivity: 105 dB (1W / 1m).
•Lightweight polyester diaphragm.
KEY FEATURES (ONE UNIT)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MOUNTING INFORMATION
Throat diameter 25 mm (1 in)
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Minimum impedance 5.2 ohms @ 4 kHz
D.C. Resistance 5.6 ohms
Power capacity 50 W RMS above 1.5 kHz
Program power 100 W above 1.5 kHz
Sensitivity * 105 dB 1W/1m @ ZN
coupled to M 15 horn
Frequency range 0.8 - 18 kHz
Recommended crossover 1.5 kHz or higher
(12 dB/oct. min.)
Voice coil diameter 44.4 mm (1.75 in)
Flux density 1.65 T
BL factor 8,5 N/A
Overall diameter 102 mm (4.02 in)
Depth 53 mm (2.08 in)
Mounting Three M5 threaded holes, 120º apart
on 57 mm (2.24 in) diameter circle.
Two M5 threaded holes, 180º apart
on 76,2 mm (3 in) diameter circle.
Net weight 1.3 kg (2.86 lbs)
Note: * Sensitivity was measured at 1m distance on axis
with 1w input, averaged in the range 1-7 KHz

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Interior del M 15 - Inside M 15
Note: On axis frequency response measured coupled to M 15 horn in anechoic chamber 1W @ 1m.
DIMENSION DRAWINGS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND DISTORTION
FREE AIR IMPEDANCE CURVE

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Hardware para instalación - Hardware for installation
Trípode (Opcional) / Tripod (Optional)
[ES]-Material: Aluminio recubierto de pintura
negra. Fijación en 5 pasos (17
cm cada paso), incluye perno
de seguridad.
-Altura: 125cm hasta 195cm / 49.21” - 76.77”
-Carga Máxima: 32 Kg / 70.55 lbs.
-Diametro del tubo: 35mm - 1.38”
-Dimensiones (plegado): 1040x120x120mm
40.94x4.72x4.72 in
[EN] - Material: Aluminum with black powder
coating. Five steps fixation
(17cm each step), it includes
safety bolt.
-Height: 125cm to 195cm / 49.21” to 76.77”
-Max load: 32 Kg / 70.55 lbs.
-Tube diameter: 35mm - 1.38”
-Folded Dimensions: 1040x120x120mm
40.94x4.72x4.72 in
Interacción con subgraves (Opcional) / Interaction with subwoofers (Optional)
[ES] Accesorio extensible con rosca para M 15
-Material: Acero reforzado.
-Color: Negro.
-Diametro del tubo: 35mm - 1.38”
-Altura: 840mm - 1120mm / 33.07” - 44.09”
[EN] Extensible accessory with thread for M 15
-Material: Reinforced steel.
-Colour: Black.
-Tube diameter: 35mm - 1.38”
-Height: 840mm - 1120mm / 33.07” - 44.09”
[ES]MUY IMPORTANTE: el uso incorrecto de los componentes de hardware puede originar la rotura de
los mismos, lo cual podría poner en peligro la seguridad del sistema.
[EN] VERY IMPORTANT: a misuse of the hardware components can be motive of cracking that could
compromise the safety of the system.

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Hardware para instalación - Hardware for installation
[ES] Accesorio extensible con manivela y sistema »Ring Lock«
de König & Meyer para M 15. (Opcional)
-Material: Acero reforzado.
-Color: Negro.
-Extremo(s) del tubo: »Ring Lock« 35 hasta 37mm de
diámetro perno roscado M20.
-Altura: 920mm - 1520mm / 36.22” - 59.84”
-Ajuste de altura: Manivela con sistema de botón y
tornillo de seguridad.
-Combinación de Barra: Diseño plegable de dos piezas.
-Características:
Sistema de expansión patentado »Ring Lock«; conexión
sin vibraciones debido a férulas de plástico movibles;
sistema de botón y manivela para evitar el movimiento
inverso incontrolado; tornillo de bloqueo para seguridad
adicional; perno de M20 para un ajuste preciso y vertical.
-Peso: 3.86 kg / 8.51 lbs.
[EN] Distance rod with hand crank and »Ring Lock« system from
König & Meyer for M 15. (Optional)
-Material: Reinforced steel.
-Colour: Black.
-Tube end(s): »Ring Lock« diameter 35 to
37 mm, threaded bolt M20.
-Height: 920mm - 1520mm / 36.22” - 59.84”
-Height adjustment: Hand crank with push-button
system and locking screw.
-Rod combination: 2-piece folding design.
-Features:
Patented expanding mandrel system »Ring Lock«; vibra-
tion–free connection due to moveable plastic splints;
push-button system and hand crank avoid uncontrolled
reverse motion; locking screw provides additional safety;
M20 bolt for precise and vertical fit.
-Weight: 3.86 kg / 8.51 lbs.
[ES]MUY IMPORTANTE: el uso incorrecto de los componentes de hardware puede originar la rotura de
los mismos, lo cual podría poner en peligro la seguridad del sistema.
[EN] VERY IMPORTANT: a misuse of the hardware components can be motive of cracking that could
compromise the safety of the system.

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Hardware para instalación - Hardware for installation
[ES] Tenedor de montaje para 2 unidades M 15 (Opcional)
-Material: Acero reforzado.
-Perno de montaje: Diámetro 35x120mm / 1.38x4.72 in
-Anchura: Ajustable de 310 a 490mm.
12.20 - 19.29 in.
-Carga Máxima: 2 x 32 Kg / 2 x 70.55 lbs.
[EN] Mounting fork for two (2) units M 15 (Optional)
-Material: Reinforced steel.
-Mounting bolt: Diameter 35x120mm / 1.38x4.72 in
-Width: Adjustable from 310 to 490mm.
12.20 - 19.29 in.
-Max Load: 2 x 32 Kg / 2 x 70.55 lbs.
Cáncamo para instalación en pared o techo (Opcional) /Eyebolt for wall or ceiling installation (Optional)
[ES] Bracket de instalación en pared con poste de montaje de acero y angulación ajustable para soportar
hasta 32 Kg (70.55 lbs) y 300mm (11.81 in) de longitud (Opcional)
[EN] Wall mount bracket with steel mounting pole and adjustable angulation to support up to 32 Kg (70.55
lbs) and with a length of 300mm (11.81 in) (Optional)

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Accesorios - Accesories.
[ES] Pro DG Systems ofrece a sus clientes todo tipo de equipamiento y accesorios para sus sistemas.
M 15 dispone de flight case de transporte, además de cableado completo del sistema listo para funcionar.
[EN] Pro DG Systems offers to their customers all type of equipment and accessories for their systems.
M 15 has flight case for transport in addition to complete cabling for the system ready to use.
[ES] Flight case de transporte para dos unidades M 15. Completamente dimensionado para el embalaje
hermético y listo para rodar (Opcional)
[EN] Flight case for transporting two (2) units M 15. It is dimensioned for a hermetic packaging and ready to
road (Optional)
[ES] Disponible de cableado completo del sistema listo para funcionar.
[EN] Complete cabling for the system is available and ready to use.

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