Yorkville ES12P Powered Subwoofers Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Yorkville
Table of Contents
ES12P Powered Subwoofers
Owner’s Manual
ES12P Powered Subwoofers
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The DO NOT STACK symbol is intended to alert the user that the product shall
not be vertically stacked because of the nature of the product.
CAUTION • AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
SEPARATE COLLECTION WEEE
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
DO NOT PUSH OR PULL ** The exclamation point within an equilatereal triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION : OVERHEAD LOAD
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to a
person
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. THIS DEVICE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY!
INSTALLED BATTERY PACKS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS
SUNSHINE, FIRE OR THE LIKE.
Read Instructions: The Owner’s Manual should be read and understood
before operation of your unit. Please, save these instructions for future
reference and heed all warnings.
Cleaning: Clean only with dry cloth.
Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs
to be returned for service.
Warning: To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water!
Warning : When using electric products, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
Power Sources
Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified
in the owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug.
Do not use with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully
inserted. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit
is not defeated. An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to
a Mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Where the MAINS
plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
Hazards
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to the product. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use mounting
accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
Equipment that is suspended overhead must use a secondary safeguard to prevent
personal injury in the event the primary mounting mechanism fails. Safety
eyebolts attached to the equipment and galvanized steel wire can be used
together to implement a failsafe mounting thus ensuring the safety of the
equipment and anyone positioned below the equipment.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury or death. If you are not
qualified to attempt the installation get help from a professional structural
rigger.
Note: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may cause health
damage to your ears. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing water; no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the
apparatus.
Te rminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external
wiring connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed
person or the use of ready made leads or cords.
Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not
install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Power Cord
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be
damaged. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. To
completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply
cord shall remain readily operable.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Service**
The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, requires battery pack replacement or has been dropped.
Disconnect power before servicing!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of shock to persons
**** The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING:
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
- To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
- The mains plug of the power supply cord or appliance coupler shall remain readily accessible.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT CONNECT TO MAINS POWER SUPPLY WHILE
GRILLE IS REMOVED.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
ES-Series
Active Subwoofers
The ES Series Subwoofers are premium quality subwoofers with integrated power
amplifiers. Created as an easy-to-setup addition to any P.A., the ES Series
Powered Subwoofers will extend the bass of a typical sound system with the
least amount of complication. The ES Series Powered Subwoofers have been
optimized to operate primarily with line level signals but can optionally
accept speaker level signals.
Configuration
The ES Series Powered Subwoofers may be used in several different configurations. The basic system is a single ES Series Powered Subwoofer used for each full-range enclosure but multiple ES Series Powered Subwoofers may also be used (with a single full-range enclosure). The ES Series Powered Subwoofers accept and combines signals from separate line level source (e.g. Stereo sources are summed). Using the Mono Blend XLR input combines the second line level signal properly and does not affect the stereo separation of the full-range enclosures. When used in a setup where only one signal is provided to a speaker, such as a mono system or stereo with more than one ES Series Powered Subwoofer, you can use any of the Link jacks.
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Input Mode Switch
The Input Mode switch is provided to select what type of input source, line level or speaker level.
Line Level Source
The line level position is for use when the ES Series Powered Subwoofer is fed a signal directly from the line level output of a mixer. It is recommended to use balanced cables with XLR connectors or TRS ¼-inch phone plugs (Tip, Ring, Sleeve), this will reduce the unit’s sensitivity to hum and buzz.
Speaker Level Source
This switch should be set to speaker level when the ES Series Powered Subwoofer is fed from the output of an amplifier or speaker out from a ‘powered’ mixer!
WARNING: Do not plug in two speaker level sources to a single ES Series Powered Subwoofer! Increasing the Level control while in limiting will not increase the loudness and may lead to feedback when the operating level is reduced. -
Sub Level Controlc
** The Sub Level control adjusts the amount of bass added to the sound system by the ES Series Powered Subwoofer. This adjusts for the relative sensitivity of the companion full-range speakers and the desired system frequency response. It is recommended to set the control by listening while operating at a low level and then it should not be changed.
A ‘12 o’clock’ setting on the ES
Series Powered Subwoofer’s Level control is the correct starting point when
setting up a sound system. The ’12 o’clock’ mark refers to the setting that
will give full power when the line input is used and the input signal is at a
level of +4 dBV.
Note:** At high output levels, this control may be overridden by the internal limiter. -
Mode Control
There are three different modes of the DSP signal processing that can be used, Punch, Smooth and Deep. The switch settings affect the compromises between sound character and loudness when the loudspeaker is driven into limiting. The switch also makes some changes to the equalization.
Punch Mode will process the sound so it is perceived as a punchier sound, giving less power into deep bass and more into the upper bass.
Smooth Mode will keep the original signal character with no preference for deep or upper bass.
Deep Mode will process the signal to provide a deeper sound, giving more power into deep bass while keeping the upper bass similar to the Smooth Mode. -
Hi Frequency Rolloff
The HF Rolloff Frequency control sets the upper bass frequency at which the ES Series Powered Subwoofer rolls off, providing part of the ‘crossover’ function. Ideally the ES Series Powered Subwoofer would be used with an élite powered top cabinet with both cabinets set at 100 Hz (élite enclosures have the subwoofer mode crossover setting at 100 Hz). -
Input / Output LINK Jacks
The Link jacks are designed to make it easy to hook up your ES Series Powered Subwoofer to any audio system with a minimum of hassles. Since all of the Link jacks are connected in parallel, you can use them to daisy-chain other ES Series Powered Subwoofers or full-range enclosures. For normal operation, connect the ES Series Powered Subwoofer just like an ordinary speaker along with the full range enclosures.
Note: the Mono Blend Input is designed for Line Level signals only!
Line Level
If the ES Series Powered Subwoofer is receiving the signal from a non-powered mixer, a line level signal processor (as in an equalizer) or another line- level source, set the input switch to Line.
Speaker Level
Set the Input Level switch to Speaker if the signal is coming directly from a power amplifier, ‘powered’ mixer, or other powered source.
Note: The ES Series Powered Subwoofer may be plugged in before or after the full range enclosure. The ES Series Powered Subwoofer does not alter the signal to the daisy chained enclosures and will not draw any power from the host amplifier/processor driving them. Also, note that an external crossover is not necessary when using the ES Series Powered Subwoofer.
Tip: As well as accommodating full range enclosures, the Link jacks allow many ES Series PoweredSubwoofers to be connected in a string (parallel). There is no practical limit to the number of ES Series Powered Subwoofers that may be connected together.
WARNING: Do not plug in two speaker level sources to a single ES Series Powered Subwoofer -
Mono Blend Input Jack
The Mono Blend Input jack enables you to connect a secondary line level signal to the system without needing to externally sum two signals (e.g. Left and Right). This is helpful when you are adding a single ES Series Powered Subwoofer to a stereo system. By using this input for your secondary signal, it is blended internally with the Link input but isolated to prevent interaction of those signals. -
Bluetooth™ Control
This control enables or disables the Bluetooth™ connection between a tablet or a smart phone using the Yorkville App. Pressing the Bluetooth™ button for more than 4 seconds resets the ES-Series powered subwoofer to factory settings.
Note: The Bluetooth functionality on this product is intended for control only. It does not allow for Bluetooth audio onnection -
Protection
The ES Series Powered Subwoofers have a DSP-based circuit to prevent clipping, over power and over excursion. At high levels the limiter will limit the gain of the ES Series Powered Subwoofer and hence if the user attempts to set the subwoofer level control at a high level, the resulting setting will be overridden by the internal protection.
The level control should be set while operating at low levels (under 10 watts). This is accomplished by turning the master volume of the signal going to the subwoofer down to allow the balancing and setting of the bass along with the full range speaker top in use. If the level control is set too high due to setting it at high operating levels the input circuit will clip and the dynamics of the bass will be lost.
The Red Clip indicator will signify when this occurs. This can happen without audible distortion since the filters and limiters will suppress the distortion.
Note: At high power levels, when the limiter is operating, increasing the Subwoofer’s Level Control will NOT increase the output.. Do NOT continue to increase this setting while operating at high levels. -
Stand Mounting Adapter
The ES Series Powered Subwoofers come equipped with a built-in stand mounting adapter that can be used with Yorkville SW-Teletube accessory to support élite powered top cabinets.
WARNING: ES Series Powered Subwoofers MUST be on a flat, level surface to support the cabinet safely.
Do not use larger than the recommended top cabinets!
Specifications
| ES12P| ES15P| ES18PE| PE S21P
---|---|---|---|---
System Type| Rear Horn Loaded Subwoofer| Rear Horn Loaded Subwoofer| Rear Horn
Loaded SubwooferR| Rear Horn Loaded Subwoofer
Active or Passive| Active| Active| Active| Active
Program Power (watts)| 1200 watts (1600 watts Peak)| 1800 watts (3600 watts
Peak)| 1600 watts (3200 watts Peak)| 2400 watts (3600 watts Peak)
Max SPL (dB)| 132dB Peak (126dB Continuous)| 138 dB Peak (132dB Continuous)|
140 dB Peak (134dB Continuous)| 145dB Peak (136dB Continuous)
Frequency Response (Hz +/- 3dB)| 45 – 150 (Hz +/- 3dB)| 45 – 150 (Hz +/- 3dB)|
43 – 150 (Hz +/- 3dB)| 32 – 150 (Hz +/- 3dB)
LF Driver(s)| 12-inch Cast Frame Woofer w/4-inch Voicecoil| 15-inch Cast Frame
Woofer w/4-inch Voicecoil| 18-inch Cast Frame Woofer w/4-inch Voicecoil|
21-inch Cast Frame Woofer w/6-inch Voicecoil
LF Protection| Thermal / Overcurrent (X-max) / Clip| Thermal / Overcurrent
(X-max) / Clip| Thermal / Overcurrent (X-max) / Clip| Thermal / Overcurrent
(X-max) / Clip
Power Consumption (typ/max)| 120V (4.0A / 5.6A), 230V (2.0A / 2.8A)| 120V
(5.5A / 6.9A), 230V (2.9A / 3.6A)| 120V (4A /4.5A), 230V (2A / 2.3A)| 120V
(6.5A / 12A), 230V (3.25A / 6A)
In / Out Connections| 1 x XLR Input
1 x XLR Mono Blend Input
1 x ¼-inch Link Input1
1 x ¼-inch Link Output
1 x XLR Link Output| 1 x XLR Input
1 x XLR Mono Blend Input
t1 x ¼-inch Link Input1
1 x ¼-inch Link Output
1 x XLR Link Output| 1 x XLR Input
1 x XLR Mono Blend Input
t1 x ¼-inch Link Input
1 x ¼-inch Link Output1
1 x XLR Link Output| 1 x XLR Input
1 x XLR Mono Blend Input
1 x ¼-inch Link Input
t1 x ¼-inch Link Output
1 x XLR Link Output
Level Controls| Master – Sub LevelM| lM aster – Sub Level| Master| Master –
Sub Level
LED Indicators| Power, Activity, Protection (Clip, X-Max, Temp)| Power,
Activity, Protection (Clip, X-Max, Temp)| Power, Activity, Protection (Clip,
X-Max, Temp)| Power, Activity, Protection (Clip, X-Max, Temp)
Other Controls / Features| Active Controls: Mode – 1 Punchy, 2 Smooth, 3 Deep
High Frequency Roll-off – 80Hz to 150 Hz| Active Controls: Mode – 1 Punchy, 2
Smooth, 3 Deep
High Frequency Roll-off – 80Hz to 150 Hz| Active Controls: Mode – 1 Punchy, 2
Smooth, 3 Deep
High Frequency Roll-off – 80Hz to 150 Hz| Active Controls: Mode – 1 Punchy, 2
Smooth, 3 Deep
High Frequency Roll-off – 80Hz to 150 Hz
Wheels| NONE| 2 x Rear tilt-back2| 2 x Rear tilt-back2| 2 x Rear tilt-back
Bar Handles| 1 x (Left Side ), 1 x (Right side)| 1 x (Top Rear Edge ), 1 x
(Bo| 2 x top, 2 x bottom2| 2 x Top Rear, 2 x Bottom Front, 3 x Each Side
Pole Mount Adapter (1 3/8-inch-3.5cm)| 1 (Top) (1 3/8-inch-3.5cm)| 1 (Top) (1
3/8-inch-3.5cm)| 1 (Top) (1 3/8-inch-3.5cm)| 1 (Top) (1 3/8-inch-3.5cm)
Enclosure Materials| 15mm (5/8inch) 11-ply Russian Birch| 15mm (5/8inch)
11-ply Russian Birch| 15mm (5/8inch) 11-ply Russian Birch| 15mm (5/8inch)
11-ply Russian Birch
Covering / Finish| Black Ultrathane PaintB| Black Ultrathane PaintB| Black
Ultrathane PaintB| Black Ultrathane Paint
Dimensions (DWH xbackW, inches)| 17.7 x 17 x 27| 21 x 18 x 32| 24.64 x 22.86 x
34| 30.5 x 25.25 x 36
Dimensions (DWH x backW, cm)| 45 x 43 x 69| 53.3 x 45.7 x 81.3| 62.6 x 58 x
86.36| 77.5 x 64.1 x 91
Weight (lbs/kg)| 85/38.5| 110 / 50| 137 / 62| 202 / 92
Block Diagram for ES Series Powered Subwoofers
DESIGNED & MANUFA CTURED BY YORKVILLE SOUND
NOTES:
ALL LINK CONNECTIONS FUNCTION AS INPUTS OR OUTPUTS.
MONO BLEND INPUT IS DESIGNED TO PROPERLY SUM TWO LINE SOURCES SUCH AS TWO
CHANNELS FROM A MIXER OR A STEREO SOURCE
Two & Ten Year Warranty
Unlimited Warranty
Yorkville’s two and ten-year unlimited warranty on this product is
transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your
dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the
original purchase date (ten years for the wooden enclosure), simply return it
to your Yorkville dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be
repaired free of charge.
This includes all Yorkville products, except for the YSM Series studio
monitors, Coliseum Mini Series and TX Series Loudspeakers. Freight charges,
consequential damages, weather damage, damage as a result of improper
installation, damages due to exposure to extreme humidity, accident or natural
disaster are excluded under the terms of this warranty. Warranty does not
cover consumables such as vacuum tubes or par bulbs. See your Yorkville dealer
for more details. Warranty valid only in Canada and the United States.
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