User Guide ® HOT SPOT, HOT SPOT VC, MICRO SPOT VC, POWERED HOT SPOT, POWERED MICRO SPOT ® TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................... 1 WELCOME................................................................................... 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................................................................. 2 OHM’S LAW AND THE HOT SPOT............................................. 3 SOUND REINFORCEMENT BASICS..........................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.Read these instructions. 2.Keep these instructions. 3.Heed all warnings. 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry cloth. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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OHM’S LAW AND THE HOT SPOT ® All unpowered HOT SPOTS have a 16 ohm impedance, and like most professional-type speakers have jacks which are wired in parallel (meaning the signal can travel into one jack and out of the other).Think of each speaker as a “load” added to the amplifier. The greater the number of speakers, the heavier the load. Adding too many speakers can overload the amplifier, causing it to overheat and distort.
affect the quality and volume of the sound. If you are having problems with any of these applications use Galaxy Audio’s CRICKET Polarity and Continuity Test Set to check the polarity of your cables. 16 x 16 Z= = 8 Ohms for two HOT SPOTS 16 + 16 8 x 16 Z= = 5.33 Ohms for three HOT SPOTS 8 + 16 5.33 x 16 Z= = 4 Ohms (the total load) 5.
SOUND REINFORCEMENT BASICS Avoiding feedback Feedback (the shriek sometimes emitted by PA systems) occurs when the microphone (or pickup) and speaker are positioned too close together for a given level of volume. Once feed back occurs, it will continue until either the volume is decreased or the microphone or speaker is moved. Gain is the degree to which the volume may be turned up before feedback begins. In setting up a sound system, the objective is to maximize gain.
® HOT SPOT SERIES/MICRO SPOT VC HSRG/HSVC The HOT SPOT was created as the solution to the problem of musicians and public speakers not being able to hear themselves while performing. The HOT SPOT's design is unsurpassed in efficiently reproducing the crucial vocal range frequencies.
The HOT SPOT VC and MICRO SPOT VC The impedance of the HOT SPOT VC and MICRO SPOT VC is determined by the position of its volume control. Use the table below to determine the actual impedance. [T.
POWERED HOT SPOT/POWERED MICRO SPOT FEATURES OF GALAXY AUDIO'S POWERED SPEAKERS • PA5XD (CUL Listed), MSPA/MSPA-DC (CSA US listed) • Black cast aluminum faceplate (used as an integral heat sink) • Fire-retardant styrene plastic outer shell • SmartALIC (PA5XD only) input circuitry automatically distinguishes between microphone and line level signals without having to flip a switch. Using the PA5XD as a...
Effects devices for microphones or a second instrument may be fed into one input while an instrument, CD player or tape deck is fed into the other. The PA5XD (POWERED HOT SPOT) CONTROLS/INDICATORS and their operation (Front Panel) LEVEL CONTROL FOR MIC (XLR) INPUT POWER SWITCH LEVEL CONTROL FOR 1/4" INPUT TONE CONTROLS When all three controls are set to the 12 o’clock (detent) position, the output frequency response is flat.
® USING THE HOT SPOT WITH THE PA5XD POWERED MONITOR The PA5XD’s SPEAKER OUTPUT jack is designed to allow a maximum of two HOT SPOTS to be “daisy-chained” to it. The PA5XD produces 146 watts when powering two HOT SPOTS (see figure below) Route cables: 1) From the microphone to Galaxy Audio’s PA5XD. 2) From the output of the PA5XD to the first HOT SPOT. 3) From the first HOT SPOT to the second HOT SPOT.
POWERED MICRO SPOT MSPA/MSPA-DC The MSPA is similar to the Powered Hot Spot, with one major difference; it's half the size! The MSPA has a 30 watt amplifier, with a universal power supply. That means this unit can be used anywhere in the world as it will function on 90-250 VAC (volts AC) at 50/60 Hz. The MSPA delivers full frequency fidelity thanks to its full range 4.5” speaker. In addition to the standard AC input, MSPA-DC comes equipped with a 12volt DC input.
CONTROLS/INDICATORS and their operation (Rear Panel) LINE LEVEL 1/4" INPUT MIC LEVEL XLR INPUT SAFETY CABLE CLIP POWER SWITCH POWER A MSPA-DC label shown MSPA label excludes DC input A LINE MIC GALAXY AUDIO DC INPUT 12Vdc , 3A AC INPUT 90 - 250 Vac~ 50/60 Hz, 30W MICRO SPOT PA-DC CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
MOUNTING YOUR MICRO SPOT SERIES SPEAKERS The Micro Spot VC comes equipped with a stand mount bracket kit, while the Powered Micro Spot is supplied with a bracket kit that allows either stand or wall mounting. Wall mount options are available for the Micro Spot VC from any Galaxy Audio dealer, or online at www.galaxyaudio.com Stand Mounting To install the yoke bracket, attach the SA-1 to the yoke bracket using the included ¼-20 hex bolt and washer as shown in picture below (A.1).
WALL/CEILING MOUNTING Galaxy Audio yoke brackets can be used for permanently mounting HOT SPOT, MICRO SPOT, and CHAMELEON loudspeakers to walls and ceilings. The mounting angle can be adjusted by simply loosening the wing screws at either end of the yoke and by loosening the bolt where the yoke mounts to the wall plate. These brackets should be used only on a flat, secure, and stable surface.
MOUNTING PROCEDURE: PREVIEW: After evaluating the mounting surfaces and obtaining the appropriate fasteners, the installation will consist of the following steps, in order: 1. Mounting the bracket plate to the wall or ceiling. 2. Bolting the yoke to the plate. 3. Joining the cabinet with the bracket assembly. 4. Installing the safety cable. 5. Adjusting the speaker position and tightening the yoke bolt and wing screws.
Pull speaker wires through the mounting surface and the feed thru the hole in the bracket. Secure the bracket base plate. Do not over tighten fasteners! Bolt the yoke to the base plate and tighten with a 7/16" box end wrench. JOINING THE CABINET TO THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY: Remove the two plastic threaded inserts from the T-nuts with a small flat blade screwdriver. Lift the speaker into position so that the wing screws at the ends of the yoke line up with the T-nuts in the cabinets.
SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Compliment Magnet Structure Power Handling Sensitivity (1 watt @ 1 meter) Frequency Response Nominal Impedance Input Connections *SPLOWT Enclosure Dimensions Net Weight Additional Feature HOT SPOT ® 2- 5” drivers (S5N-8) 14.8 oz. (.42 kg) total 200 watts cont. 92 dB (1 kHz octave band) 250 Hz- 15 kHz 16 ohms 1/4” jacks, Speakon® (in parallel) 28 ABS Plastic 6.75”x 10.94”x 6” (171mm x 278mm x (152mm) 4.5 lbs. (2.
SPECIFICATIONS MSPA/MSPA-DC PA5XD Power Output 30 watts @ 4 ohms 100 watts @ 8 ohms 146 watts @ 4 ohms Distortion Minimum Load Frequency Response Equalization <0.5% @ 4 ohms 4 ohms 150 Hz- 15 kHz Two band center detent LOW: +/-12 dB @ 200 Hz HIGH: +/-12 dB @ 10 kHz 8 ohm < 0.05%, 4 ohm < 0.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is extended to the purchaser and to any purchaser from him for value. GALAXY AUDIO warrants the materials and workmanship of its products for a period of three full years from the date of the original purchase. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Damage to or deterioration of the exterior cabinet which occurs after delivery. 2.
Four rubber feet are included for those of you using the HOT SPOT or HOT SPOT VC with the TWIST LOCK connector and as a stand alone wedge speaker. These rubber feet allow for extra room for the Speakon connector and its cable. ® 1-800-369-7768 www.galaxyaudio.com P.O.
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