Ampeg SVT412HE 4×12 Bass Cabinet User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- ampeg
Table of Contents
Ampeg SVT412HE 4×12 Bass Cabinet
Product Usage Instructions
Setup
- Before connecting the SVT412HE Bass Cabinet, ensure that all power sources are turned off for safety.
Connection
- Refer to the Suggested Hookup Diagrams provided in the manual for proper connection to your amplifier or audio system.
Power Handling
- The cabinet can handle up to 400W RMS and 800W Peak power.
- Ensure that your amplifier output does not exceed these limits to prevent damage.
Positioning
- Place the cabinet in a suitable location where sound dispersion is optimal. Consider elevating it slightly off the ground for better projection.
Caution
- Be aware that the speaker can produce high sound pressure levels.
- Prolonged exposure to loud volumes can cause hearing damage.
- Use ear protection when operating at high volumes.
FAQ
Q: Can I use the SVT412HE with any amplifier?
A: The SVT412HE has an impedance of 4 ohms and a power handling capacity of 400W RMS, making it compatible with a wide range of amplifiers within these specifications. Ensure your amplifier can support these requirements.
Q: Are the casters removable?
A: Yes, the SVT412HE features removable casters for easy transportation and mobility. Follow the instructions in the manual to safely remove or attach them as needed.
Q: What is the recommended maintenance for the cabinet?
A: To maintain optimal performance, periodically check for loose connections, clean the exterior with a dry cloth, and store the cabinet in a dry environment when not in use to prevent damage.
Introductions
- Your Ampeg SVT412HE 4×12” Bass Cabinet is a high-quality two-way speaker enclosure suitable for all venue sizes.
- The cabinet features heavy-duty recessed handles and removable casters.
- The Speakon® and 1/4” jacks are wired in parallel, allowing easy daisy chaining from one speaker to another. Each of the jacks may be used as an input or a through connection.
- Speakon® connectors are recognized as the standard for professional installations, assuring a secure, permanent connection that won’t corrode, vibrate loose or be easily tampered with. The 1/4” jacks are convenient.
- However, the Speakon® jacks are recommended when using power amplifiers over 150 watts, for permanent installations, or for the first enclosure among many daisy-chained enclosures.
Speakon® to 1/4” Wiring Diagram
The SVT412HE Jackplate
- 1/4” Input / Output Jacks
- Speakon® Input / Output Jacks
- High-Frequency Horn Level Control
Suggested Hookup Diagrams
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- TYPE: 4×12” Bass Enclosure
- FREQ RESPONSE (+/-3dB): 50Hz – 18kHz
- USABLE LOW FREQ (-10dB): 40Hz
- POWER HANDLING: 400W RMS, 800W Peak
- IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms
- SENSITIVITY: 98dB SPL 1w/1m
- MAXIMUM SPL: 125dB
- CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 5kHz
- COMPONENTS: Four Custom Designed 110W 12” low-frequency drivers; one 1” high-frequency horn
- DIMENSIONS: (H x W x D) 29.25” x 27.5” x 18.25”
- WEIGHT: 97 lbs.
Speakon® is a registered TM of Neutrik AG
CAUTION: THIS SPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED, AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF THE UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
Ampeg continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
CONTACT
- ©2002 AMPEG, 1400 Ferguson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133 U.S.A.
- 47-648-01
- 021303
- www.ampeg.com