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Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................2 Introduction................................................................5 Hookup Diagrams......................................................6 TAPCO TH-15A Features ...........................................8 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION........................................8 1. INPUT.............................................................8 2. OUTPUT . .......................................................8 3. LEVEL .....
Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your loudspeakers quickly. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the LEVEL control on the rear panel all the way down. 2. Set the DIRECT/EQ switch out (DIRECT). 3. Turn the POWER switch OFF. CONNECTIONS: 1. Connect the line-level signal from your mixer (or other signal source) to the IN jack on the TH-15A rear panel (XLR connector). 2. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC socket on the back of the loudspeaker.
Introduction Thank you for choosing the TAPCO TH-15A active loudspeakers. The TAPCO product line hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s first company. TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6-channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll. In essence, TAPCO redefined the price/ performance ratio and made high-quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone.
Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup TH-15A ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER TH-15A ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER EQ U EQ U HIGH 12kHz -15 HIGH 12kHz DIRECT EQ +15 -15 MID FREQ 100 POWER -15 U MID FREQ 8k U 100 POWER OL MID LEVEL +15 -15 U LOW 80Hz O -15 8k U OL MID LEVEL +15 U U LOW 80Hz O +15 OUT DIRECT EQ +15 -15 MAX IN +15 MAX OUT IN Daisy-Chaining Two Speakers Per Side TH-15A Left Line-Level Output TH-15A EQ EQ U U HIGH 12kHz -15 HIGH 12kHz DIRECT EQ +15 -15 +15
Main PA System with two TH-18s active subwoofers TH-15A TH-15A ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER EQ EQ HIGH HIGH 12kHz -15 100 POWER -15 12kHz DIRECT EQ +15 U U -15 8k 100 POWER OL MID LEVEL +15 -15 U LOW 80Hz O -15 U 8k LEVEL U LOW +15 MAX OUT IN Left Main Powered Loudspeaker (TAPCO TH-15A) Right Main Powered Loudspeaker (TAPCO TH-15A) Full-Range Output Mixing Console (TAPCO MIX260FX shown) Pole Mount Pole Mount OL U MAX
TAPCO TH-15A Features REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION TH-15A ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER EQ U 5 -15 7 100 -15 10 8 9 DIRECT EQ +15 MID FREQ POWER O HIGH 12kHz U U 8k OL MID 6 LEVEL +15 LOW 80Hz -15 +15 OUT 4 U MAX 3 IN 11 2 This is where you connect your signal to the loudspeaker and make adjustments to the frequency response of the speaker to match the loudspeaker’s location and your room’s environment. 1.
5. HIGH EQ 10. POWER Switch This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut above 12 kHz, and it is also flat at the center position (U). Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of transparency or edge to the keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance, or to hide tape hiss. Use this switch to turn the active loudspeakers on and off.
Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the TH-15A to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage. CAUTION: The protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore the warning signs (i.e., frequent OL LED indications, excessive distortion), you can still damage the speakers in the TH-15A by overdriving them past the point of amplifier clipping.
Appendix A: Service Information If you think your TAPCO product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the “Talk To Us” section of our website (www.tapcoworld. com) to contact our technical support heroes and get some ideas. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your TAPCO product away.
Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the mixer and the loudspeaker. Make sure all connections are secure. These problems usually produce crackling noises or hum. • If you are using two or more TH-15A active loudspeakers, try plugging them all into the same AC outlet panel or outlet strip. The purpose for this is to connect them all to the same earth ground point and reduce the possibility of creating a ground loop.
Appendix C: TH-15A Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB): Frequency Response (–3 dB): Horizontal Coverage Angle: Vertical Coverage Angle: Maximum SPL Long-Term: Maximum SPL Peak: Equalization 40 Hz – 20 kHz 50 Hz – 18.
TH-15A Dimensions 16.8 in/ 427 mm 27.1 in/ 689 mm O 16.8 in/ 427 mm 15.8 in/ 401 mm 6.1 in/ 155 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. You may purchase an additional 24-month Extended Warranty (for a total of 36 months of coverage). Visit our website and follow the “Register It” links for details (www.tapcoworld.com).
