Samson ReSound Series User manual

2-way Loudspeaker Speaker Systems
AUDIO
SOUND REINFORCEMENT
RS10
RS12
RS15
RS215
RS10M
RS12M
RS15M

ESPAÑOL
Introducción 22
Características del Resound 23
Componentes del Resound 24
Conexión del sistema de altavoces Resound 25
Colocación del Resound 26
Configuración de su Sistema dB500 27
Guía de cableado 28
Especificaciones técnicas 37
ITALIANO
Introduzione 29
Resound - Le Caratteristiche 30
Resound - I Componenti 31
VISTA DI FRONTE 31
IL PANNELLO POSTERIORE 31
Il Collegamento del Sistema di Casse Acustiche Resound 32
La Corretta Scelta dei Cavi 32
L'Impedenza 32
L'Uso dell'Uscita di ESTENSIONE 32
La Potenza da Applicare alle Resound 32
Messa a Punto Veloce 33
Il Posizionamento delle Resound 34
Il Posizionamento dei Microfoni - Come Ridurre il Feedback 34
Il Posizionamento delle Casse 34
L'Uso delle Resound come Monitor da Palco 34
Il Collegamento del Sistema Resound 35
RESOUND Wiring Guide 36
Specifiche 37
Table of Contents
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Introduction 1
Resound Features 2
Resound Components 3
Resound FRONT VIEW 3
Resound REAR PANEL 3
Connecting the Resound Speaker System 4
Positioning the Resound 6
Microphone Positioning - How to Reduce Feedback 6
Speaker Placement 6
Using the Resound as a Floor Monitor 6
Setting Up Your Resound System 7
RESOUND Wiring Guide 36
Specifications 37
FRANÇAIS
Introduction 8
Caractéristiques des enceintes Resound 9
Composants des enceintes Resound 10
Connexion des enceintes Resound 11
Positionnement des enceintes Resound 12
Configuration du système Resound 13
Guide de câblage 14
Caractéristiques techniques 37
DEUTSCHE
Einleitung 15
Resound Features 16
Resound-Komponenten 17
Resound Boxensystem anschließen 18
Resound positionieren 19
dB500 System einrichten 20
ANSCHLIESSEN 21
Technische Daten 37

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Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Resound Series loudspeaker system! The Resound speaker systems by
Samson takes the concept of PA systems to a new level. Whether you are using the RS10, RS12, RS15 or RS215 front-firing
PA speakers for main “front of house” PA, or the RS10M, RS12M or RS15M for wedge floor monitors, the Resound series
will provide clear sound with a lot of output. By combining high power handling, advanced crossover design, along with
quality speaker and cabinet components, the Resound series provides premium audio for any kind of live application. For
deep low end that stays tight and punchy, each of the Resound loudspeakers features heavy-duty, custom designed low
frequency drivers. A ten-inch woofer in the Resound RS10 and RS10M , a 12-inch for the Resound RS12 and RS12M and
15-inch woofers for the RS15, RS15M and RS215M. To handle the high frequency content, the Resound series employs
a 1.75-inch (44 millimeter) mylar diaphragm high frequency driver on a 1" throat, wide dispersion horn. The result, the
Resound series speaker systems offer crystal-clear audio and an ultra-wide sound field. To make your connections simple,
each Resound model provides both 1/4-inch and NEUTRIK SPEAKON® Input and Extension output connectors. Heavy-
grade steel grills and durable carpet covering offer excellent protection against wear and tear. The compact cabinets can
be placed on the floor or stand mounted using the integral 1 3/8" pole mount receptacle. With the Resound, setup and
break down is quick and easy. As fixed sound reinforcement or as a durable, great-sounding road PA, the Resound moni-
tor is ideal for sound professionals and performers looking for serious output and studio monitor sound quality from a PA
speaker system.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Resound PA system, as well as a description of its
front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty
card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we
can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
With proper care your Resound will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number
in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit
to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible,
return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.
Introduction
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Resound Features
The Samson Resound series two-way loudspeaker systems offer several models to manage a variety of live sound appli-
cations. With their high quality components, convenient sized trapezoidal and monitor wedge enclosures, ergonomic
carry handles and stand mounts, the Resound series system will provide great sound with reliability. Here are some of
their main features:
• Two-way passive loudspeaker systems featuring high quality components and providing clean, articulate sound rein-
forcement for vocal and/or music reproduction.
• For deep bass response, the Resound series utilizes custom designed, heavy-duty, low-frequency drive units. The
RS10 and RS10M feature a 10-inch woofer, while the RS12 and RS12M employ a 12-inch woofer, and 15-inch low fre-
quency drivers are used in the RS15, RS215 and RS15M .
• For sweet highs that can cut through the back-line instruments, the Resound series systems incorporate a high-
frequency compression driver with a 1.75-inch (44mm) mylar diaphragm fitted to a 1-inch (25mm) throat, 60 x 90
degree hi-frequency horn.
• The Resound series speakers carry high power ratings with the RS10 and RS10M capable of 125 watts continuous
power handling, the RS12 and RS12M handling 175watts, the RS15 and RS15M reaching 225 watt continuous power
and an enormous 700 watts continuous power handling for the RS215
• Neutrik Speakon ® plus 1/4-inch Input connectors interface easily with most any power amp or powered mixer.
• Neutrik Speakon ® plus 1/4-inch Extension output connectors also allow you to “daisy-chain” multiple Resound mod-
els together to create larger sound reinforcement systems.
• Internal 18 dB/octave crossover with high frequency lamp protection.
• RS10M, and RS12M floor monitors offer two projection angles to adjust the sound coverage for different size stages.
• The RS10, RS12 and RS15 be stand mounted via their standard 1 3/8-inch speaker stand receptacles.
• Rugged, road-worthy carpet covered enclosures with steel speaker grills for high reliability.
• Quality build and rugged construction ensure reliable performance from night-to-night and venue-to-venue.
• Three-year extended warranty.
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Resound FRONT VIEW
1 Wide Dispersion Horn – 1 inch throat, 60
x 90 degree wide dispersion horn provides
extensive coverage and linear, off axis
response.
2 Mylar Compression Driver – 1.75 inch
(44mm), mylar diaphragm with 1 inch open-
ing.
3 15 Inch Driver – Custom designed, heavy-
duty, 15” low frequency driver provides
deep bass.
4 Handle – One of two, ultra over-sized carry
handles.
5 Steel Grill – Durable steel grill provides pro-
tection for, and easy access to, LF
driver.
6 Port Tube – Two precision tuned, low
frequency port tubes extend the bass
response.
7 Enclosure – Rugged wooden
enclosure durable carpet covering.
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CD
Resound Components
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Resound REAR PANEL
A INPUT – Neutrik Speakon® input connec-
tor for connecting to the output of a power
amplifier or powered mixer.
B EXTENSION – Neutrik Speakon® parallel
output connector for connecting additional
Resound’s.
C INPUT – 1/4-inch phone input connector for
connecting to the output of a power ampli-
fier or powered mixer.
D EXTENSION – 1/4-inch parallel output for
connecting additional Resound’s.
Note: For a detailed wiring diagram, see page 36 of
this manual.
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Connecting the Resound Speaker System
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Choosing the Correct cables
The Resound series speakers connections are made via the rear panel 1/4-inch and/or Neutrik Speakon® connec-
tors. Standard unshielded speaker wire, available at your local pro audio or music store, with either 1/4-inch phone or
Speakon connectors and wire gauge of 12-14 is recommended.
If your amplifier uses binding posts you can use speaker cables with banana plugs, but be sure to pay attention to the
plus and minus polarity when making the connections. It is important that your PA system is connected in phase other-
wise you will not have the proper low-end response and stereo image.
In order to ensure that your PA system is in phase, be careful to pay close attention to the positive and negative marking
on the amplifier and wires. Make sure that the + terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is connected to the + ter-
minal of the power amplifier and that the - terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is connected to the - terminal of
the power amplifier.For a detailed wiring diagram, see page 36 of this manual.
Here’s a tip: It’s fairly easy to identify a monitor that is out of phase just by listening, especially on a pop record. Listen
for the parts of the music that you would expect to be in the center of the mix like kick drum and vocals. If you do not
hear them directly in the center (for instance they sound like they are two signals panned hard right and left) then you
are more than likely listening to an out-of-phase monitor system. (This test won’t work on early Beatles records where
Ringo’s drum kit is panned all the to the right side. Try a Madonna record.)-
About Impedance
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about impedance. Impedance is the elec-
tronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier and is measured in Ohms.
Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance: When two speakers, of equal impedance are wired in "Parallel", like when
you use the Extension Output, the total impedance is cut in half and when two speakers are wire in “Series”, (usually for
interna cabinet wiring only), the total impedance is the sum of the speakers individual impedance.
Each of the Resound models, EXCEPT the RS215 is 8 Ohms. So, when two Resound models, EXCEPT the RS215 are con-
nected together in parallel, the total impedance is 4 Ohms. The RS215 impedance is 4 Ohms. So, when two RS215’s are
connected together in parallel, the total impedance is 2 Ohms. The impedance of your speaker also has an effect on your
amplifier. In general, the lower the impedance, the more power your amplifier will put out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is minimum safe impedance for running power amplifiers so be sure to check the manufactur-
er’s recommended impedance for your amplifier to avoid any damage to your amplifier or voiding your warranty.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The Resound models provide a convenient Extension Output for connecting additional speaker cabinets in parallel. Be
sure to read the section above on impedance to insure a proper hook up with your amplifier. To connect two Resounds
using the Extension output, connect your amplifier output to the Input of the first Resound and then, connect the
Extension Output to the Input of the second Resound.
Powering the Resound
Each of the Resound loudspeakers have a specific power rating, which is printed on the input jack-plate, and also, in the
Specification section on page 10 of this manual. Be sure to check that your power amp has the correct power output for
your Resound. Be careful to consider the total impedance if you are connecting more the one Resound to one side of a
stereo power amplifier. Using a power amplifier with too low of a power rating can be dangerous since the output signal
is often clipped in an effort to get the desired level. Over powering the Resound can result in catastrophic failure and
therefore using any amplifier with a power rating over the recommend power rating may void your warranty.
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Quick Set-Up
In the following pages of this manual you will find a detailed explanation of system set-ups, but if you just
want to get started quickly, you can follow the diagram and steps below to set up a basic stereo PA system.
NOTE: Before plugging in and turning on, it is important to remember the Golden Rule of audio … " LAST
ON, FIRST OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always turn your power
amplifiers or powered monitors on LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your power amps off FIRST.
This helps avoid any loud pops caused by inrush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loud-
speakers.
1. Before connecting your Resound’s, make sure that the power of all your systems components are
turned off. Also, make sure that your power amplifier volume controls and the main left and right fad-
ers of your mixer are turned all the way down.
2. Connect the cables to your microphones and instruments, or a CD player, to your mixer.
3. Switch on the power of the mixer, instruments and/or CD player, and then switch on your power
amplifier.
4. While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument or CD), raise the mixers main Left and Right
faders to the "0" position. Be sure that the mixer’s output meters are not clipping. If they are, adjust
the mixer volumes down until the signal cleans up.
5. Now, slowly raise your power amp controls until you reach the desired listening level.
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Positioning the Resound
Microphone Positioning - How to Reduce Feedback
Feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that is heard when the micro-
phone gets too close to the speaker and the volume is high. You get feedback
when the microphone picks up the amplified signal from the speaker, and then
amplifies through the speaker again, and then picks it up again, and so on and
so on. In general, it is always recommended that any LIVE mic (a mic that’s on)
is positioned behind the speaker enclosures. This will give you the best level
from your system before feedback. One possible exception is when you are
adjusting the sounds of the microphones, since you want to listen in front of
the speaker to hear properly. To do this, lower the MAIN VOLUME while setting
the EQ and effect from in front of the speakers. Once you have the sound you
like, move the microphones to behind the speakers and raise the Main volume.
Speaker Placement
Whenever possible, it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the heads of
the listening audience. The Resound enclosure features a standard 1 3/8” pole
mount receptacle, which is compatible with speaker stands from a variety of
manufacturers.
Using the Resound as a Floor Monitor
The Resound RS10M, RS12M and RS15M are ideal solutions for stage monitor-
ing and thanks to the unique design of the RS10M and RS12M, two wedge
monitor positions are possible. When placed on its side with the high fre-
quency horn facing to the left of the enclo-
sure, the RS10M and RS12M are tilted at a 25
degree angle optimizing performance when
used on a small stage. When the monitors are
placed on their side with the high frequency
horn facing to the right of the enclosure, they
are tilted at a 30 degree angle optimizing per-
formance when used on larger stages. The
RS15M features a wide dispersion pattern and
is configured with a 30 degree angle making
them ideal for electronic drum and keyboard
monitors. In a large stage monitor system, sev-
eral Resound’s can be daisy-chained together
using the EXTENSION SPEAKER output.
Note: Be sure to check the manufacturers
minimum recommended impedance for your
power amplifier to avoid overload and possi-
ble damage to both the speaker and amplifier.
In many instances when using the Resound as
a monitor system, you may choose to use an
external equalizer like the Samson S Curve 131
to increase the volume and reduce the chance
of feedback.
STAGE MONITOR POSITION
25 DEGREES
STAGE MONITOR POSITION
30 DEGREES
NEAR FIELDFAR FIELD
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This example shows a typical PA system using a mixer with an external power amplifier and a pair of Resounds for the main left and right mix. A separate signal from the mixer’s AUX/MONITOR bus is sent to two additional Resound’s placed in the tilt-back, wedge posi-
tions for use as floor monitors. In order to increase the output of the monitor system, the use of an external graphic equalizer like one of the Samson “E” or “S curve” series is highly recommended.
Setting Up Your Resound System
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Specifications/Caractéristiques techniques/Technische Daten/Especificaciones técnicas/Specifiche
RS215
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 350 Watts RMS, 600 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 128dB
LF Driver: 2 x 15-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Weight: 80 lbs. 36.32 kg
RS15
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 225 Watts RMS, 400 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 122dB
LF Driver: 15-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Mounting: Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount
Receptacle
Weight: 51 lbs. 23.14 kg
RS12
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 175 Watts RMS, 300 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 121dB
LF Driver: 12-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Mounting: Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount
Receptacle
Weight: 38.5 lbs. 17.5 kg

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RS10
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 125 Watts RMS, 220 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 95 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 115dB
LF Driver: 10-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Mounting: Integral 1 3/8-inch Pole Mount Receptacle
Weight: 33.25 lbs. 15.1 kg
RS10M
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 125 Watts RMS, 220 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 95 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 115 dB
LF Driver: 10-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Mounting: 25º and 30º wedge monitor position
Weight: 31.5 lbs. 14.28 kg
RS12M
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 175 Watts RMS, 300 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 121dB
LF Driver: 12-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Mounting: 25º and 30º wedge monitor position
Weight: 37 lbs. 16.7 kg
RS15M
Power Rating (@ 8Ω): 225 Watts RMS, 400 Watts Program
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
MAX SPL: 126dB
LF Driver: 15-inch heavy-duty driver
HF Driver: 1-inch exit, 44mm Mylar diaphragm
compression driver
Protection: Internal overload Lamp on HF driver
Mounting: 30º wedge monitor position
Weight: 49 lbs. 22.2 kg
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