Peavey ER 1500 User's Manual
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1. 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz ol Fig 1 500 1K 10K 20K 500 Hz 1 kHz 2kHz 5 kHz 10 KHz 20 kHz Beamwidth 20 Fig 4 Directivity 100 o o a bel n n gt w on a oa re a POWER HANDLING There are many different approaches to power handling ratings Peavey rates this speaker system s power handling using a modified form of the AES Standard 2 1984 Utilizing audio band 20 Hz 20 kHz pink noise with peaks over four times the RMS level this strenuous test signal assures the user that every portion of this system can withstand today s high technology music The test signal contains large amounts of very low frequency energy effectively simulating the frequency content of live music situations The full measure of high frequencies in the test signal allow for exposure of the speaker system to synthesized tone that may extend beyond audibility This rating is contingent on having a minimum 3 dB of amplifier headroom available ARCHITECTURAL amp ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS2. ER 1500 Speaker System SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 1 meter on axis swept sine in anechoic environment 55 3 500 Hz Low Frequency Cut Off 3 dB point 55 Hz Useable Low Frequency Limit 10 dB point 45 Hz Power Handling 350 W continuous 52 9 V RMS 700 W program Sound Pressure Level 2 8 V 1 watt 1 meter in anechoic environment 100 aB Maximum Sound Pressure Level 123 dB Radiation Angle Measure at 6 dB Point of Polar Response 315 1 000 Hz 110 224 1 0 3 15 kHz 56 119 Directivity Factor Q Mean 315 Hz 3 15 kHz 11 9 dB Directivity Index D Mean 315 Hz 3 15 kHz 9 2 dB Transducer Complement One A A 1558 DT woofer Box Tuning Frequency 57 Hz Harmonic Distortion 1 100 rated power 2nd harmonic 100 Hz 1 0 1 000 Hz 0 6 3rd harmonic 100 Hz 0 6 1 000 Hz 0 4 1 10 rated power 2nd harmonic 100 Hz 2 8 1 000 Hz 0 9 3rd harmonic 100 Hz 1 4 1 000 Hz 0 6 Input Connections Screw terminals on barrier strip Impedance 8 ohms nominal 6 8 ohms minimum Enclosure Materials amp Finish 3 4 plywood with 10 ga steel reinforce ment and protective metal grille utility black paint with cosmetic black cloth grille MOUNTING 10 flying points 4 horizontal 4 vertical 2 aiming tilt Before attempting to suspend this speaker consult a certified structural engineer Speaker can fall from improper suspension
3. The loudspeaker system shall have an operating bandwidth of 55 Hz to 3 5 kHz The output level shall be 100 dB when measured at a distance of one meter with an input of one watt The nominal impedance shall be 8 ohms The continuous power handling shall be 350 watts with maximum program power of 700 watts and minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB The nominal radiation geometry shall be 90 degrees in the horizontal plane and 90 degrees in the vertical plane The outside dimensions shall be 25 000 inches high by 20 250 inches wide by 17 813 inches deep The weight shall be 70 lbs The loudspeaker system shall be a Peavey model ER 1500 TTT aoas AR BL SAN ase I 48 0 dB RI aud tal i 3 5 W 2nd amp 3rd Harm Fig 5 20 50 100 200 500 1 K 2K 5K 10K 20K 2nd Harm a 3rd Harm 3 5 W 2nd amp 3rd Harm Fig 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 2nd Harm __ __ 3rd Harm POWER HANDLING There are many different approaches to power handling ratings Peavey rates this speaker system s power handling using a modified form of the AES Standard 2 1984 Utilizing audio band 20 Hz 20 kHz pink noise with peaks over four times the RMS level this strenuous test signal assures the user that every portion of this system can withstand today s high technology music The test signal contains large amounts of very low frequency en
4. resulting in serious injury and property damage Other enclosures may be suspended below one ER 1500 However the combined weight of additional enclosures and all cables clamps and other hardware must not exceeed 280 Ibs The ER 1500 weighs 70 Ibs and the maximum combined weight suspended from the uppermost mounting bracket assemblies must not exceed 350 Ibs Maximum enclosure angle 45 Use ony 1 2 forged shoulder machinery eyebolt mil spec MS51937 5 all associated rigging is the responsiblity of others Dimensions H x W x D 25 000 H x 20 250 W x 17 813 D 63 5 cm x 51 4 cm x 45 2 cm Net Weight 70 Ibs 31 8 kg EV ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS FEATURES Protective metal grille e Cosmetic cloth grille Reinforced flying points top and bottom e High output driver e Barrier strip screw terminals DESCRIPTION The ER 1500 is a direct radiating bass speaker system designed for high performance permanent installation applications It is loaded with an A A 1558 DT driver This driver provides high SPL output with minimum distor tion Flying points are an integral part of the ER 1500 Ten gauge steel bracing is used at every flying point to fully distribute the load throughout the enclosure This enables other enclo sures or horns to be flown from the bottom of the ER 1500 A sturdy metal grille protects the driver should any object get too close A black cloth grille covers the entire front of th
5. KEN kay an l MIS L BEN POU You RA AS ye an JER STA AR SEES TRA del EN SEZA 3 SEY i L AR SE S N I x ka LIMITED WARRANTY Peavey Electronics Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this new Architectural Acoustics product that it is free from defects in material and workmanship If within one 1 year from date of purchase a properly installed product proves to be defective and Peavey is notified Peavey will repair or replace it at no charge Note Batteries and patch cords not covered Original purchaser means the customer for whom the product is originally installed Damage resulting from improper installation interconnection of a unit or system of another manufacturer accident or unreasonable use neglect or any other cause not arising from defects in material and workmanship is not covered by this warranty The warranty is valid only as to products purchased and installed in the United States THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESSED WARRANTY ON THIS P
6. RODUCT AND NO OTHER STATE MENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY Peavey s liability to the original purchaser for damages for any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action is limited to the actual damages up to the greater of Five Hundred Dollars 500 or an amount equal to the purchase price of the product that caused the damage or that is the subject of or is directly related to the cause of action This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property allegedly caused by Peavey s negligence For information on service under this warranty call a Peavey customer service representative at 601 483 5376 FELVEY ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS Features and specifications subject to change without notice A Division Of Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 601 483 5376 Telex 504115 Fax 486 1278 1994 80301995 Printed in U S A 2 94
7. e enclosure for cosmetic appeal input is provided via barrier strip screw terminals There are two positive and two negative terminals which are internally paral leled This should greatly aid in final wiring of enclosures to be paralleled The ER 1500 has an output of 100 dB SPL 1 W 1 m and will handle 350 W continuous 700 W program Frequency response is from 55 Hz to 3 5 kHz DIRECTIVITY Beamwidth and directivity factors are derived from the 6 dB points from the polar plots which are measured in a whole space anechoic environment These are specifications which provide a reference to the coverage characterisitics of the enclosure These parameters provide insight for proper enclosure placement and installation in the chosen environment The ER 1500 exhibits a desirable beamwidth and directivity factor suitable for all high level sound reinforcement applications FREQUENCY RESPONSE This measurement is useful in determin ing how accurately a given enclosure reproduces an input signal The frequency response of the ER 1500 is measured at 1 meter using a 2 8 volt swept sine input As shown in Figure 1 the selected drivers in the ER 1500 combine to give a smooth frequency response from 55 Hz to 3 5 kHz 112 0 dB 106 0 dB 100 0 dB 94 0 dB 88 0 dB 82 0 dB 76 0 dB 70 0 dB 80 ohm 25 3 ohm 8 ohm 2 53 ahm 0 8 ohm Frequency Response I RAL PRINT on
8. ergy effectively simulating the frequency content of live music situations The full measure of high frequencies in the test signal allow for exposure of the speaker system to synthesized tone that may extend beyond audibility This rating is contingent on having a minimum 3 dB of amplifier headroom available ARCHITECTURAL amp ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS The loudspeaker system shall have an operating bandwidth of 55 Hz to 3 5 kHz The output level shall be 100 dB when measured at a distance of one meter with an input of one watt The nominal impedance shall be 8 ohms The continuous power handling shall be 350 watts with maximum program power of 700 watts and minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB The nominal radiation geometry shall be 90 degrees in the horizontal plane and 90 degrees in the vertical plane The outside dimensions shall be 25 000 inches high by 20 250 inches wide by 17 813 inches deep The weight shall be 70 lbs The loudspeaker system shall be a Peavey model ER 1500 12 0 dB 18 0 dB 24 0 dB 30 0 dB 36 0 dB 42 0 dB 48 0 dB 54 0 dB 3 5 W 2nd amp 3rd Harm 6 0 dB atua 0 0 dB LI n NLY NA N ee NIE e TERE 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 3rd Harm 3 5 W 2nd amp 3rd Harm 6 0 dB 0 0 dB 6 0 dB 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K fo amp 19 TR
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