American Audio Loudspeaker ELS15A User Manual

ELS15A
Professional Powered Two-Way 
Loudspeaker
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ELS15A                                                             Contents
ELS15A                                                           Unpacking
ELS15A                                                         Introduction
Every ELS15A has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating co\
ndition. Care-
fully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during\
 shipping. If the...

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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
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ELS15A                                                      Safety Precautions
ELS15A  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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ELS15A                                                                 Registration
ELS15A                                                             Main Features
ELS15A Speaker System:
•  15-Inch Woofer 4Ω 100W RMS
•  1-Inch Driver 8Ω 30W RMS
•  XLR & TRS Mic Inputs
•  XLR & RCA Line Inputs
•  XLR & TRS Line Outputs
•  Treble & Bass EQ +/-12dB 
•  Active Crossover
•  9 M8 Rigging Points
•  Built-In Pole Mount...

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ELS15A                                     Rear Panel Controls and Features 

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ELS15A                                     Rear Panel Controls and Features
Rear Panel:
1.  OUTPUT VOLUME - This knob is used to regulate the output volume. Turning the knob in a 
clockwise direction will increase the volume level.
2. TREBLE CONTROL – This knob is used to adjust the amount treble applied to the output sig-
nal. The maximum amount of treble gain is +12dB and the maximum amount of treble decrease 
is...

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ELS15A                                               Typical Speaker Set-Up
Typical ELS15A Output Set-Up
XLR-XLR Balanced Cables 

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ELS15A                                                     Looping Speakers
To Next ELS15A (If Applicable)
From Mixer
ELS15A Looping 

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ELS15A                                                                    Mounting \
Options
Pole Mounting – The ELS15A also include a pole mount option. The 
pole mount socket located on the bottom of the speaker may be used 
to secure the speaker to a speaker tri-pod, such as the American Audio® 
SPS-1B as illustrated on the left. Always be sure to follow the guidelines 
listed below when pole mounting your...