Specifications

1.3.1 Cable and panel connector part numbers

Please note the following part numbers when ordering loudspeaker connectors to

make up cables and patch panels

Neutrik NL connectors

NL8FC 8 pole cable (female)

NL8MPR 8 pole panel (male)

NL8MM 8 pole inline coupler (male-male)

Cannon EP connectors

EP8-11 8 pin cable female

EP8-12 8 pin cable male

EP8-13 8 pin panel mount female

EP8-14 8 pin panel mount male

Connectors should be kept in good, clean, uncorroded condition to ensure full,

undistorted loudspeaker performance. Corroded or damaged pins and sockets can

cause severe distortion or loss of signal.

1.3.2 Recommended loudspeaker cable

Cable run vs copper core cross sectional area

Single W8C Two W8C paralleled at the cluster.

Up to 50m 2.5mm² 6mm² (or 2 x 2.5mm² cores in parallel)

Up to 100m 6mm² 10mm² (or 2 x 6mm² cores in parallel)

Q. Why the odd sizes?

A. Loudspeaker cables are available in a limited range of standard copper core sizes -

ie. 1.5mm², 2.5mm², 4mm², 6mm², 10mm² and 35mm².

1.4 System patching

A good system patch should…

1) Be electrically safe - ie be put together by suitably qualified electrical

technicians paying attention to possible sources of moisture, connector

damage, cable damage, user and public safety.

2) Enable the system to provide the required sound quality, coverage and level

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