Samson 215XL User manual

2 x15″Stackable
Aluminum Drive Bass Enclosure
Hartke

215XL Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the 215XL bass enclosure by Hartke! The XL
Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a warm
punchy output. The 215XL features dual 15-inch, proprietary low frequency driv-
er with an aluminum cone, impregnated fabric surround, and matched convex
dust cover all mounted in a heavy-duty steel frame. Using heavy-duty plywood
construction, covered in rugged carpet with recessed jack plate and ergonomic
handle, the 215XL will provide reliable performance from gig to gig and venue
to venue.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the 215XL, 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 tech-
nical support and so we can send you updated information about these and
other Samson products in the future.
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 origi-
nal carton and packing materials.
215XL Features
•2x 15 Inch heavy-duty, Aluminum
Low Frequency driver
•3/4" Plywood construction
•Four Tuned Front Ports
•Perforated metal speaker grill
•Recessed metal handles
•Stacking corners
•1/4-inch phone input jack
•Covered in durable carpet

Connecting the 215XL
About Impedance
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about
impedance. Impedance is the electronic 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 are wired in "Parallel"
the total impedance is cut in half and
when two speakers are wire in “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.
The 215XL impedance (many audio
guys used the made up word “ohmage”,
however the correct term is impedance)
is 4 Ohms. So, when two 215XL’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 ampli-
fier will put out.
IMPORTANT:There is a minimum safe
impedance so be sure to check the
manufacturer’s recommended imped-
ance for your amplifier to avoid any
damage to your amplifier or voiding
your warranty.
Connecting the 215XL to Your Amplifier
The 215XL connections are made via
1/4” phone jacks located on the rear
panel jack-plate. Be sure to make your
connection with un-shielded speaker
cable. Connect the Amplifier Output to
the speaker Input on the 215XL’s rear
jackplate.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The 215XL provides a convenient
Extension Output for connecting addi-
tional speaker cabinets in parallel. Be
sure to read the section above on
impedance to insure a proper hook-up
with your amplifier.
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TOPREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLEDIN R.O.K.
SERIALNUMBER
115
~AC INPUT
115V/230V50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V,180W (115V)
2.5A/250V,450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
8
8
ONOFF
HPF
EFFECT
SEND
RETUIRN
4

Hartke 215XL Specifications
Type Tuned, Vented Enclosure
Impedance (Ohms) 4 Ohms Impedance
Power Handling 400 Watts RMS Power Handling
Drivers 2-Hartke 15XL8 Special Design
Aluminum 15", 8 ohm, 200 watt
drive unit
SPL 101dB
Frequency Response 30Hz - 2.5kHz
Inputs 1/4-inch Phone
Weight 105 lbs. (47.63)
Dimensions Height:34" (86.36 cm)
Width: 24" (60.96 cm)
Depth: 18.5" (46.99 cm)
Specifications
Hartke
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com
Hartke