Operating instructions

Community CLOUD12 – Operation Manual - Page 17
Connecting the Loudspeaker Cable for 8 Ohm (Low Impedance)
Connections
Connect the common side of the speaker cable to the " - " terminal on the input block. Connect the positive
side of the speaker cable to the " + " terminal on the input block. 14 AWG twisted pair speaker cable is
recommended for most 8 ohm applications when using spade or ring terminals. The speaker input block will
accept up to 10 AWG cable directly without spade terminals. For multiple speakers, attach the subsequent
speakers by parallel connecting them to the " - " and " + " input terminals of the previous speaker.
NOTE: Community recommends crimping a spade terminal (1/4” width spade) to the end of the
speaker wire prior to connection to the terminal block. In the absence of spade terminals, wire
ends can be stripped ¼” (7mm) and connected to the terminal block. Be careful not to strip too
much as frayed wire ends can short across the terminal block. Ring terminals do not fit.
Figure 15: CLOUD1266 and CLOUD1299 input panel (8 ohm operation)
Figure
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: Attaching the loudspeaker cable to the CLOUD12 input panel