Samson RS15 - Manual (Page 10)

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Positioning the Resound
Microphone Positioning - How to Reduce Feedback
Feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that is heard when the micro-
phone gets too close to the speaker and the volume is high. You get feedback
when the microphone picks up the amplified signal from the speaker, and then
amplifies through the speaker again, and then picks it up again, and so on and
so on. In general, it is always recommended that any LIVE mic (a mic that’s on)
is positioned behind the speaker enclosures. This will give you the best level
from your system before feedback. One possible exception is when you are
adjusting the sounds of the microphones, since you want to listen in front of
the speaker to hear properly. To do this, lower the MAIN VOLUME while setting
the EQ and effect from in front of the speakers. Once you have the sound you
like, move the microphones to behind the speakers and raise the Main volume.
Speaker Placement
Whenever possible, it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the heads of
the listening audience. The Resound enclosure features a standard 1 3/8” pole
mount receptacle, which is compatible with speaker stands from a variety of
manufacturers.
Using the Resound as a Floor Monitor
The Resound RS10M, RS12M and RS15M are ideal solutions for stage monitor-
ing and thanks to the unique design of the RS10M and RS12M, two wedge
monitor positions are possible. When placed on its side with the high fre-
quency horn facing to the left of the enclo-
sure, the RS10M and RS12M are tilted at a 25
degree angle optimizing performance when
used on a small stage. When the monitors are
placed on their side with the high frequency
horn facing to the right of the enclosure, they
are tilted at a 30 degree angle optimizing per-
formance when used on larger stages. The
RS15M features a wide dispersion pattern and
is configured with a 30 degree angle making
them ideal for electronic drum and keyboard
monitors. In a large stage monitor system, sev-
eral Resound’s can be daisy-chained together
using the EXTENSION SPEAKER output.
Note: Be sure to check the manufacturers
minimum recommended impedance for your
power amplifier to avoid overload and possi-
ble damage to both the speaker and amplifier.
In many instances when using the Resound as
a monitor system, you may choose to use an
external equalizer like the Samson S Curve 131
to increase the volume and reduce the chance
of feedback.
STAGE MONITOR POSITION
25 DEGREES
STAGE MONITOR POSITION
30 DEGREES
NEAR FIELD FAR FIELD
ENGLISH
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