Owner’s Manual
PASC12
PASC15
parallel, which allows you to daisy chain additional speakers. Thus you can
use one amplifier channel to power multiple speakers.
Make certain that the wires you are using are at least 12 gauge
unshielded speaker cable (the lower the number, the thicker the wire). Do
not use shielded “instrument” cables.
Hooking speakers up in parallel decreases the overall
impedance, placing a greater load on the amplifier. Check your
amplifier’s specifications to ensure that you are not overloading
the channel.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE MORE THAN ONE JACK AS AN
AMPLIFIER INPUT. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE SPEAKER!
Amplifier Requirements
Check the product specifications (page 5) to see the power handling
for your model. There are a couple of considerations to keep in mind when
choosing an amplifier to drive your PASC series speaker. While it is true
that an amplifier with a higher power rating can damage the drivers, under-
powering can be even more dangerous. When an amplifier is overdriven and
starts distorting, it generates transient frequencies that are much louder than
the program material. These wayward frequencies could damage your
speaker. A proper match is an amplifier which could drive the speaker up to
the cabinet’s RMS rating, without exceeding the amplifier’s own RMS level.
Operation
When powering on your equipment, make sure the volume level on
the amplifier is turned all the way down. This is to avoid the “popping”
noise, which could damage your speaker.
The placement of speakers can be a bit tricky. This is especially true
to monitors as they are more susceptible to feedback. Being that a monitor is
meant to face the performers, the chances of feedback are much greater. The
trick is to place the monitor outside the microphone’s pickup pattern. For
most microphones the best position is directly behind the mic. Supercardioid
mics however, do not reject sound from the back very well, but do have a
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narrow pickup pattern. You should therefore place the monitor in the rear,
but at a slight angle.
High frequencies are unidirectional while low frequencies are omni
directional. Being that this is a full range enclosure, it is important that the
speaker be placed so that the high frequencies reach the intended listeners
properly. Make certain that no person or object could come to interrupt the
line-of-site between the loudspeaker and the performers.
When using more than one loudspeaker, you have to account for
phase alignment. When the speakers are close together this is not usually an
issue. However, when they are far apart, the sound from one speaker may
reach the ear a fraction of a second before the other. This will cause certain
frequencies to cancel out, resulting in a hollow sound. To avoid this, you
may have to use a delay processor to align the sound from the speakers.
Maintenance and Safety
• Do not expose the speaker to moisture.
• Avoid hot and cold temperature extremes.
• Clean using a damp cloth. Make sure that no moisture contacts the
drivers. You can use a hand vacuum to clean the carpet.
• Do not attempt to service the unit. Refer service to a certified Pyle Pro
technician.
• This loudspeaker is capable of producing extremely high SPL levels.
Use earplugs when necessary.
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Troubleshooting
No Sound:
VCheck connections
VTry a different speaker cable
VCheck levels on amplifier
VConfirm amplifier is getting a signal (check signal LED, or use
headphone output)
Intermittent Output:
VCheck connections
VTry a different speaker cable
Weak Bass:
VCheck the polarity of the speaker connection. It may be reversed.
VListen with headphones to confirm the amplifier is being sent a good
signal.
Distorted Sound:
VCheck if the amplifier is overdriven. If it is, you will have to turn the
level down.
VMake sure you are not exceeding the RMS rating of your speaker.
Specifications
Frequency
Range
Sensitivity
(1w/1m)
Model
Woofer
Tweeter
RMS
Peak
Connections
Ω
Dimensions
W = 25.6“
Weight
37.5 lb.
10“ x 18“
Titanium
Super Horn
Speakon (2)
³″ (2)
—Quick Connect“
(Wire Lead & Banana)
12“
Kapton
Voice Coil
PASC12
40-20 kHz 300W 600W
35-20 kHz 400W 800W
101 dB
102 dB
8Ω D = 17.3“
H = 13“
Midrange/Tweeter
10“ x 18“
Titanium
Super Horn
Speakon (2)
³″ (2)
—Quick Connect“
(Wire Lead & Banana)
15“
Kapton
Voice Coil
W = 27.5“
8Ω D = 17.3“
H = 13.4“
PASC15
44 lb.
Midrange/Tweeter
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Recommended Accessories
PT Series
Amplifiers
PPJJ30
°
Professional High-Power
°30ft. 12 Gauge
amplifiers
°Professional Speaker Cable
°³“ to ³“
°
°
8 Models to choose from
All models rack-
mountable
in standard ISO 19“ rack
PPJJ15
°
Same as above 15ft.
PPSS30
°30ft. 12 Gauge
PZR Series
Amplifiers
°Professional SpeakerCable
°Speakon to Speakon
°
Professional High-Power
amplifiers
PPSS15
°
°
3 Models to choose from
All models rack-
mountable
°Same as above 15ft
in standard ISO 19“ rack
PPSJ30
°30ft. 12 Gauge Professional
°Speaker Cable
°Speakon to ³“
PPSJ15
°Same as above 15ft.
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