American Audio Amplifier XSPA Series User Manual

AmericAn Audio
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
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XSP-A Series
Powered Professional Two-Way 
Sound reinforcement Loudspeaker 

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XSP-A Series                                                    Contents
XSP-A Series                                                   Unpacking
XSP-A Series                                                  Introduction
Every XSP-A Series has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. 
Carefully  check  the  shipping  carton  for  damage  that  may  have  occurred  during...

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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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XSP-A Series                                             Safety Precautions
XSP-A Series loudspeaker can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL)   sufficient  enough  to 
cause sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care should be taken to protect your 
ears to prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85db.
• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
•   be sure all power is turned...

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XSP-A Series                                                        Registration
XSP-A Series                                                    Main Features
XSP-8A:
•  100 Watt Built-In Bi-Amplifier
•  Heavy Duty Nylon Fiber Cabinet
•  built in XLR Mic and Line Level Inputs
•  Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet
•  built-in Pole Mount
•  Three built-in Rigging Points
XSP-10A, 12A, & 15A:
•  200 Watt Built-In...

MASTERTHROUGH

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XSP-A Series                                        Controls and Features
1. HIgH  FReqUenCy  tRAnSdUCeR  – This  unit  is  used  to  reproduce  the  high  frequency 
response.
2. WooFeR  –  The  high-powered  woofer  is  used  to  reproduce  the  midrange  and  low  frequen-
cies.
3. RUbbeR  Foot  – The  speaker  includes  heavy-duty  rubber  feet  on  the  bottom  of  the  unit. 
These  feet...

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XSP-A Series                                        Controls and Features
1.  bAlAnCed XlR lIne InPUt – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input 
signal  from  a  mixer  or  other  line  level  device  with  a  balanced  output  jack.  Use  a  balanced 
cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss.  be 
sure to connect only line level input...

8. MAIn PoWeR Inlet – This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the in-
cluded  detachable  power  cord.  The  power  connection  uses  an  I.E.C.  type  connector,  use 
only a power cord that matches this type of connection. be sure to only connect this unit to 
a power outlet that matches the printed power label on the unit. Never use a power when the 
ground prong has been removed or broken off. The ground prong is used to reduce the risk 
of electrical shock in case of an...

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XSP-A Series                        XSP-10A - Controls and Features
Rear of XSP-10A   
1.  MIC  XlR  InPUt  - Plug  a  mic  directly  into  this  port  for  public  address  usage  and  let  your 
voice be heard. (No phantom power)
2.  MICRoPHone  InPUt  VolUMe  –  This  knob  is  used  to  increase  or  decrease  the  volume 
ouput on your XSP-10A.  
3. 1/4” MIC InPUt – Plug a mic directly into this port. 
4....

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XSP-A Series                                        Controls and Features
     9.  1/4” lIne oUtPUt JACk – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from  
 either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another XSP-10A or other powered speaker. 
    10. bASS ContRol – This knob is used to regulate the amount bass applied to the output  
 signal. The maximum amount of bass gain is +12db and the...