Samson S.3-Way Stereo System User Manual


 
7
Operating the S•3-Way
SETTING UP THE S•3-way FOR STEREO 3-way OPERATION
The following operating example is for a Stereo 3-way system using 15" sub, 12" mid range and 1" compression
driver and both the left and right side. There are systems examples for other set-ups including stereo 2-way and
4-way mono operation.
CAUTION:
Before you apply power to your speaker system amplifiers, be certain to set the frequency controls to
the manufacturers recommended crossover points for the drivers or enclosures you are using.
NOTE:
LAST ON / FIRST OFF
When running a loudspeaker system with one or multiple power amplifiers, it is highly recommended that you fol-
low the LAST ON / FIRST OFF rule. When powering up your sound system, turn your power amplifier on last.
When you power down your system, turn your power amplifiers off first. This will prevent any switching spikes
you may get from other gear in your system, and help prevent unnecessary speaker damage.
Connect both sets of inputs and outputs to the designated connectors on the rear panel. For a detailed
cable-wiring diagram see page 15.
* Set the controls to the following positions:
INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN
HPF
Hz
FREQ
1.5K
75
150
8K
800
400
350
35
18
5K
500
500
50
2.6K
260
950
95
35-800
RANGE
-12
+6-6
0
dB
-6 +6
0
dB
-6 +6
0
2
1
-20 -10
LIMLOW
+100
L/LML/ML/H
LIMLMIDMID
350-8K
dB
+12
mSec
0
GAIN
Hz
FREQ
750
1.5K
4K
8K
175
350
5K500
2.6K950
dB
-6 +6
0
LM/HMM/H
LIMHIGH
CHANNEL 1
HIGH
LOW
MID
L MID
L MID
PHASE MUTE
LIMITER
CD EQ
MONO
SUB
THRESHOLD
dB
+18
-5
+14
-2
+10
0
MONO
4 W
ST
3 W
4 W
LOW
ST
2 W
+5
STEREO/MONO
CROSSOVER
INPUT GAIN -12
DELAY 0
LOW GAIN -6
LOW/MID FREQUENCY 70Hz
RANGE SWITCH OUT
MID GAIN -6
MID/HIGH FREQUENCY 2KHz
HIGH GAIN -6
MODE SWITCH ST 3W
HIGH PHASE OUT
MID PHASE OUT
LOW PHASE OUT
HIGH MUTE IN
MID MUTE IN
LOW MUTE IN
CD EQ OUT
MONO SUB OUT
LIMITER OUT
THRESHOLD +5
Set the controls for the S•3-way’s Channel 2 to the same positions.
Set the Power Switch to the ON position.
ENGLISH