AMERICAN AUDIO 15B Sense Series Speakers User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- American Audio
Table of Contents
SENSE SERIES SPEAKERS™
User Manual
15B Sense Series Speakers
©2018 ADJ PRODUCTS, LLC all rights reserved. Information, specifications, diagrams, images, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. ADJ and SENSE logos and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ PRODUCTS, LLC. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted. Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. All non-ADJ PRODUCTS LLC brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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DOCUMENT VERSION
An updated version of this user manual may be available online.
Please check www.adj.com for the latest revision/update
or contact Customer Service.
Date| Document
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8/7/2018| 2| Updated version.
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and
thoroughly before attempting to operate this speaker. These instructions
contain important safety and use information.
UNPACKING
Every speaker has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect
operating condition.
Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during
shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect speaker for
damage and be sure all accessories necessary to install and operate the
speaker have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions.
Please do not return this speaker to your dealer without first contacting
customer support at the number listed below. Please do not discard the
shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
AMERICAN AUDIO provides a customer support line to provide set up help, answer
any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial
operation, and for any service related issues.
You may also visit us on the web at www.adj.com for any
comments or suggestions.
AMERICAN AUDIO SERVICE USA – Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
Voice: 800-322-6337
Fax: 323-532-2941
E-mail: [email protected]
AMERICAN AUDIO SERVICE EUROPE – Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: +31 45 546 85 30
Fax: +31 45 546 85 96
E-mail: [email protected]
AMERICAN AUDIO SERVICE MEXICO
Voice: +52 (728) 282 7070
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please complete and mail in the enclosed warranty card to validate your
purchase. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A.
number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief
description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written
down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit
is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice.
Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the
package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a
R.A. number by contacting customer support.
LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)
A. ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, ADJ Products,
LLC products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific warranty
periods below).
This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the
United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the
owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by
acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#)
before sending back the product–please contact ADJ Products, LLC Service
Department at 800-322-6337. Send the
product only to the ADJ Products, LLC factory.
All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service
(including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ
Products, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point
within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped
in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product.
If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall have
no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, or for
the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if
the product is modified in any manner which ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after
inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been
repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products, LLC factory unless
prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products, LLC; if
the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the
instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include
maintenance, cleaning or periodic checkup. During the period specified above,
ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or
refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair
labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole
responsibility of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty shall be limited to
the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the
sole discretion of ADJ Products, LLC. All products covered by this warranty
were manufactured after August 15, 2012, and bear identifying marks to that
effect.
E. ADJ Products, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes
in any products theretofore manufactured. No warranty, whether expressed or
implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products
described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by ADJ Products, LLC in connection with this product,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to
the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to
this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s
sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided
above; and under no circumstances shall ADJ Products, LLC be liable for any
loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or
inability to use, this product. This warranty is the only written warranty
applicable to ADJ Products, LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties
and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore
published.
LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS
American Audio Products = 1 Year (365 Days)
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SPEAKER. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY
REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SPEAKER AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER MANUAL VOIDS THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE NOT
SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This speaker has been designed for portable and permanent audio installation
use in dry locations. Use of this speaker in or near wet and/or damp
environments voids all manufacturers warranties. For proper operation, follow
the guidelines described in this manual. Only qualified and certified
personnel should perform installation of this speaker.
Any modifications to any part of this speaker will void the original
manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in
this manual. The manufacturer of this speaker will not accept responsibility
for damages resulting from the misuse and/or disregard of the information
printed in this manual.
| This speaker falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1. It’s essential this speaker be
grounded properly. Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical
connections.
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| DRY LOCATIONS ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE SPEAKER TO RAIN AND/OR MOISTURE!
| TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
device uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the included instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
- Reorient or relocate the device.
- Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.
- Connect the device into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This speaker is for PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.
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Read these INSTRUCTIONS and keep them in a safe place.
2. Heed all WARNINGS and follow all INSTRUCTIONS. -
DO NOT use speaker near water and/or damp locations.
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DO NOT position speaker close to any FLAMMABLE MATERIALS while operating.
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DO NOT place any objects filled with liquid on or near the speaker such as vases or drink glasses.
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DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge how to do so. Consult a professional sound equipment installer for proper and safe speaker installation.
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DO NOT shake speaker, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating.
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Be sure to install this speaker in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow approximately 6 inches (152mm) behind the speaker cabinet for proper cooling. The speaker contains an internal power amplifier that produces heat during use.
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DO NOT use solvents or glass cleaner to clean speaker. Clean only with a dry cloth.
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ALWAYS disconnect speaker from amplifier before performing any cleaning.
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DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Protect the audio cable from being walked on or pinched particularly at the point they connect to the speaker.
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Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer and listed in this guide.
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Unplug the speaker from the amplifier during lightning storms and/or when unused for long periods of time.
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DO NOT disassemble speaker, there are NO user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the speaker has been damaged in any way, such as when liquid has been spilled and/or objects have fallen into the speaker, the speaker has been exposed to rain and/or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Water and Moisture: This product should be kept away from direct contact with liquids. The speaker shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the speaker.
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DO NOT install this equipment in a confined or “boxed-in” space such as a bookcase or similar unit and maintain good ventilation conditions. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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Use the original packaging and materials to transport the speaker in for service.
BOX CONTENTS
SENSE 8
8” Speaker
(2) Speakon NL4 Female Jacks
1 ⅜ Stand Pole Socket (stand/pole not included)
Power Cable
Use Guide
SENSE 12
12” Speaker
(2) Speakon NL4 Female Jacks
1 ⅜ Stand/Pole Socket (stand/pole not included)
Power Cable
Use Guide
SENSE 15
15” Speaker
(2) Speakon NL4 Female Jacks
1 ⅜ Stand/Pole Socket (stand/pole not included)
Power Cable
Use Guide
SENSE 15B
15” Subwoofer
(2) Speakon NL4 Female Jacks
Threaded (M20) Speaker Pole Socket (pole not included)
Power Cable
Use Guide
SENSE 18B
18” Subwoofer
(2) Speakon NL4 Female Jacks
Threaded (M20) Speaker Pole Socket (pole not included)
Power Cable
Use Guide
INSTALLATION
The SENSE series speakers provide versatile installation options. The SENSE 8,
12, and 15 speakers can be pole mounted on a standard speaker stand (not
included), pole mounted on top of the SENSE 15S or SENSE 18S sub woofers using
a threaded 1 ⅜ (M20) sub speaker pole (not included).
Additionally, the SENSE 8, 12, and 15 speakers can be used as floor monitors.
CONNECTIONS
Each speaker includes (2) Speakon NL4 Female Jacks.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sense 8
Power Rating: 175W (Cont.) / 350W (PGM) / 700W Peak
Recommended Amp. Power: 280-420W @ 8Ω
Impedance: 8Ω
Nominal Dispersion (H x V): 90° x 60°
Frequency Response (-3dB): 88Hz – 20kHz
Rrequency Range (-10): 75Hz – 21kHz
Crossover LF/RF Curve: 2800Hz 12dB /18dB Oct.
HF Driver: 1″ Compression D 8″
Woofer: 8″
Monitor Angle: 45°
Connection: NL4 x 2
Dimensions: 9.8″ (L) x 17.16″ (W) x 9″ (H) / 250 x 436 x 230mm
Weight: 22 Lbs. / 10 kgs
Sense 12
Power Rating: 350W (Cont.) / 700W (PGM) / 1400W Peak
Recommended Amp. Power : 560-840W @ 8Ω
Impedance: 8Ω
Nominal Dispersion (H x10: 75° x 50°
Frequency Response (-3dB): 59Hz – 20kHz
Rrequency Range (-10): 51Hz – 21kHz
Crossover LF/RF Curve: 1800Hz 12dB /18dB Oct.
HF Driver: 1” Compression D
Woofer: 12″
Monitor Angle: 12″
Connection: NL4 x 2
Dimensions: 14.17” (L) x 25” (W) x 12.8” (H) / 360 x 640 x 325mm
Weight: 40 Lbs. / 18 kgs
Sense 15
Power Rating : 400W (Cont.) / 800W (PGM) / 1600W Peak
Recommended Amp. Power: 640-760W @ 8Ω
Impedance : 8Ω
Nominal Dispersion (H x V) : 75° x 50°
Frequency Response (-3dB): 52Hz – 20 kHz
Rrequency Range (-10): 42Hz – 21kHz
Crossover LF/RF Curve : 1800Hz 12dB /18dB Oct.
HF Driver: 1″ Compression D
Woofer: 15
Monitor Angle : 45°
Connection: NL4 x 2
Dimensions: 177 (L) x 25” (W) x 14.5” (H) / 430 x 678 x 370mm
Weight: 48.5 Lbs. / 22 kgs
Sense 15B
Power Rating: 450W (Cont.) / 900W (PGM) / 1800W Peak
Recommended Amp. Power: 720-1180W @ 8Ω
Impedance:8Ω
Frequency Response (-3dB): 45 – 200Hz
Rrequency Range (-10): 40 – 2250Hz
Woofer: 15”
Sensitivity (Half Space): 102dB SPL
Connection: NL4 x 2, 135dB Peak
Dimensions: 17″ (L) x 21.6” (W) x 21.6” (H) / 430 x 550 x 550mm
Weight: 58.5 Lbs. / 26.5 kgs
Sense 18B
Power Rating: 600W (Cont.) / 1200W (PGM) / 2400W Peak
Recommended Amp. Power: 960-1440W @ 8Ω
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency Response (-3dB): 42 – 200Hz
Rrequency Range (-10): 36 – 2250Hz
Woofer: 18” Long Excursion
Sensitivity (Half Space): 103dB SPL
Connection: NL4 x 2, 136dB Peak
Dimensions: 20.5” (L) x 25.6” (W) x 23.6” (H) / 520 x 650 x 600mm
Weight: 72.75 Lbs. / 33 kgs
Specifications subject to change without any prior written notice.