Rockustics 298SOP65GG Omniplanter 6.5-Inch Outdoor Speaker Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Rockustics
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Rockustics 298SOP65GG Omniplanter 6.5-Inch Outdoor Speaker
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Rockustics® Planter speaker. If you have any questions regarding installation that are not answered in the following directions, please contact your local sound contractor or the Rockustics®/MSE Audio® technical support team.
Basic Wiring & Set Up
- (Diagram A) Locate the speaker wires on the underside of the planter. If necessary, trim the wire to the appropriate length and strip the wire ends. Use the supplied silicone wire nut to connect the positive (red) leads of the speaker and input wires. Repeat this step with the negative (black) leads. Rockustics recommends using 14ga or heavier direct burial cable for the connection between the amplifier and the speakers.
- (Diagram B) Fill planter with pea-gravel to approximately 2” above the black insert box to ensure proper drainage. Gently rock the planter from side to side so that gravel fills in the gaps, providing ample coverage of the black insert box. After filling with pea-gravel, top with soil, and continue planting as you would any normal planter. Be sure to the use the proper amount of pea-gravel and soil to fill the planter; the soil and gravel are important to the acoustic properties of the planter and will assist with bass reproduction.
NOTE: The provided wire nuts are meant for permanent installation use only. If you are temporarily wiring the speakers, do not use these wire nuts. In the event you have used the wire nuts and need to re-wire your system, do not attempt to unscrew the nuts. Instead, clip the wires below the nut, and follow the steps in the Basic Wiring & Set Up section with a new pair of waterproof wire nuts (these are available at most hardware stores).
Optimizing Speaker Placement for Best Sound
All Rockustics speakers can generate a high SPL (sound pressure level). Be ready to rock, but be considerate of your neighbors! Maximum acoustic performance should be an important factor in determining speaker placement. Here is how to achieve it:
- Establish where the most likely or average listening position will be.
- The speakers should be placed at or close to the same distance from that point.
- The actual distance between the listening position and the location of the speakers is not critical. However, keep in mind that as the distance between listening area and speaker is increased, there will be a noticeable decrease in perceived volume.
- Be sure to confirm amp power matches the power rating on the speaker. Over-driving the speaker can lead to permanent damage that is not covered under warranty.
Audio coverage patterns vary depending on the type of speaker (Diagram C):
Planter models provide omnidirectional coverage and are better suited for full
360 degree audio. Use these models on the interior of your listening area
where coverage is required all around the speaker.
Cautions and Maintenance
All Rockustics speakers are sealed and fully weatherproof. However, DO NOT
place speakers where the speaker will be in the path of a sprinkler system.
Sprinklers typically have a high water pressure level that can damage speaker
cones if hit directly.
(Diagram D) DO NOT place soil or wood chips between the planter urn and base,
where the speaker grille is located. If the grilles accumulate a build up of
soil, the speaker may become damaged. Accumulated soil may also promote
undesired insect traffic into the speaker. Insects may eat through the speaker
surround. Chemical sprays may also cause damage to the rubber of the speaker
surround.
This includes bug spray, deck sealant, some fertilizers and oil based
products. Speakers MUST be covered when applying these treatments or chemicals
in your yard.
For environments that get snow and ice during the winter months, be sure to
check that the openings and woofer cone are clear and there is no hard-packed
snow or ice built up in these areas before playing. If there is ice or snow
present on the cone, use a hair dryer set on a low setting to melt it away. If
the speakers are not going to be used during winter months, it is recommended
that they either be disconnected and brought indoors, or covered with a
plastic bag to help protect the speaker components.
Wiring for 70V/100V Applications
For speakers with transformers, use Diagram E to find the prop-er wire
selection for your desired tap setting. Once the desired tap setting is
confirmed, trim the unused wires to minimize cor-rosion. For harsh and wet
environments, it is recommended to apply a bead of silicone to the end of the
unused wires for added protection.
If daisy-chaining, follow wire preparations as outlined in the Basic Wiring &
Set Up section. Review Diagram F for a typical daisy-chain wiring system for
70V and 100V applications. Be sure to connect the wires going to the next
speaker in the chain as shown in Diagram G. There should be three pairs of
wires at each speaker, but the last speaker in the chain will only have two
pair. Follow standard protocol for polarity and make sure all units are wired
with the same polarity.
Preliminary Specification: OmniPlanter 6.5
System Type| 6.5” coaxial, planter speaker (optional 64 Watt trans- former
available)
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Impedance (nominal)| 4 Ohms (nominal)
Sensitivity dB @ 2.38 V/1m3| 92 dB
Frequency Response (-10 dB)1| 76 Hz – 19.5 kHz
Transducer – Low-Frequency Driver| 165.1 mm (6.5 in.)
Transducer – High-Frequency Driver| 19 mm (0.75 in.) mylar dome tweeter
Low-Frequency Voice Coil| 25 mm (1 in.)
Enclosure Material| Rotation-molded, UV-stable polyethylene
Inputs| Wire lead
Color Options| Gray granite or terra cotta granite
Diameter| 508 mm (20 in.)
Height| 431.8 mm (17 in.)
Weight| 6.35 kg (14 lbs.)
Included Accessories| N/A
Optional Accessories| 64 Watt transformer
Packaging| 1 Per box
Regulatory – CE| Approved
RoHS| Approved
- Frequency response is measured in half space
- Continuous power rating, EIA-426-B test
- 2.83 Volts at a distance of 1 meter.
Key Features
- One coaxial 6.5 inch (165 mm) poly-propylene driver with butyl rubber surround and one 0.75 inch (19 mm) mylar dome tweeter delivering 360° of dynamic audio
- UV-, scratch-, chlorine- and weather-resistant enclosure with professional-grade components for long-lasting performance and durability.
- Planter design with a 508 mm (20 in.) diameter bowl designed to accommodate live plants and allow for drain-age.
- Constructed of rotation-molded, UV-stable polyethylene.
- Color options: gray granite or terra cotta granite
- Optional accessories: 64 Watt 70/100 volt transformer
Description
The Rockustics OmniPlanter 6.5 is a premium 2-way outdoor loudspeaker solu-
tion that doubles as a 20 inch (508 mm) diameter planter designed to
accommodate live plants and allow for drainage. The OmniPlanter 6.5 is
designed to provide a full 360 degrees of audio coverage. The planter is
constructed of rotation-molded, UV-stable polyethylene, designed to with-stand
rain, frost, snow and ice.
Applications
The OmniPlanter 6.5 is an ideal choice for theme parks, promenades,
playgrounds, shopping malls, restaurants, resorts, gardens and other outdoor
applications requiring omnidirectional sound. OmniPlanter speakers take
advantage of an optional 64 Watt transformer (request prior to order) for use
in commercial applications.
Patented Rockustics Technologies
Rockustics and MSE Audio constantly develops new technologies that enhance
audio product performance. Rockustics innovations are protected by multiple
U.S. and international patents. MSE Audio actively defends its patents in
order to pro-tect Rockustics resellers and end users.
Technical Data and Specification Tools
Technical Data
Rockustics strives to provide complete and effective technical information and
data to dealers, engineers and designers. All data are available from
Rockustics or at www.rockustics.com.
Technical data and downloads include:
EASE™ data – 3-D polar plots
EASE™ Address – 2-D modeling for distributed systems
Autodesk® Revit® software
Tech sheets – Technical information and architectural specs for system
engineers
Data Acquisition and Verification
All performance data acquired within MSE Audio are analyzed using a variety of
standard measurement techniques, includ-ing Measured Length Sequence (MLS) and
Time Delay Spectrometry (TDS). Performance, development, and data acquisition
tools include Gold Line TEF 20, CLIO, LMS, LEAP, and proprietary model-
ing software. EASE™ data are acquired through an automated CLIO/Outline/ EASE™
interface.
Architectural Specifications
The loudspeaker shall be a coaxial planter design consisting of one 165.1 mm
(6.5 in.) low-frequency transducer and one 19 mm (0.75 in.) tweeter. The low-
frequency voice coil diameter shall be 25 mm (1 in.). The performance of a
typical production unit shall be as follows: Usable frequency response shall
extend from 76 Hz – 19.5 kHz. Measured sensitivity
(2.83 Volt input, 1 meter) shall be at least 92 dB. The loudspeaker shall have
a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms. The enclosure shall be constructed of a
rotation-molded, UV-stable polyethylene. Color options shall be gray granite
or terra cotta granite. All transducers and network circuitry are weather-
resistant and ship in a sealed enclosure.
The external wiring input connector shall be hardwired leads. The overall
planter dimensions shall be no more than 508 mm (20 in.) in diameter by 431.8
mm (17 in.) in height. The unit shall weigh no more than 6.35 kg (14 lbs.).
The system shall be the OmniPlanter 6.5 for both low and high impedance
applications.
MSE Audio
10661 Rene St.
Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone 855.663.5600
Email sales@mseaudio.com
www.rockustics.mseaudio.com
warranty
To register this product under warranty, go to: www.mseaudio.com/product-
registration/
Rockustics® warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of ten (10) years and amps to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of
purchase to the original purchaser. Purchase must be made from an authorized
Rockustics dealer.
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by
misuse, abuse, damage while in transit, alterations, unauthorized repairs,
failure to follow instructions, fire, flood, or any other cause beyond the
reasonable control of Rockustics. Defects in speaker cabinets must be brought
to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase.
To obtain warranty service, the defective product must be shipped in its
original carton or equivalent together with original invoice or bill of sale,
insured and prepaid to your authorized Rockustics dealer or to the factory
when warranty service is requested.
If you choose to return the defective product to the factory you must first
call the number below or email to obtain a Return Authorization number prior
to shipping:
Call: 913.663.5600 I Email: returns@mseaudio.com
The product repaired under this warranty will be returned to you freight
collection.
Rockustics will not pay for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use or
property damage caused by your speaker product or its failure to work, or any
other incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation for consequential damages, so the above limitation may
not apply to you.
References
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