Laney, Simple pa system, Band / dj system – Laney CX12-A User Manual
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AXIMUM
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ONSUMPTION
300 W
ATTS
~50/60 H
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CD Level
Treble
Line Level
Middle
Mic Level
Bass
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Line
Mic
CD
Power Peak
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CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Line/Sub
Out
Extension
Loudspeaker
Min Impedance
8 ohms
Power To The Music
300W Active loudspeaker
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T3.15A L 230V
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Pictured here is a simple set-up using either
a CX12-A or a CX15-A.
This would be typical of a PA system for
aerobics class, vocal PA, Karaoke or a
monitor for a DJ or singer.
Plug your CD player into the `CD` input,
you control the volume using the CD level
control.
If you need to use a radio mic / headset mic
or mixer output , plug into the line input.
If you are using a handheld microphone you
plug into the `Mic` input.
If you need 2 speakers in your system, just
plug any 8 ohm cabinet into the extension
speaker socket. This will make full use of the
built in amplifier and allow you to provide
more even sound coverage for your
audience.
The line out can be used for driving
additional active CXA cabinets.
Band / DJ System
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MANUAL
FOR
RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
TOTAL
LOAD
OF
NO
LESS
THAN
8
OHMS
MAY
BE
CONNECTED
AT
ANY
TIME
W
ARNING
-T
O
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE
.
C
AUTION
T
O
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVERS
. N
O
USER
SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
. R
EFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL
ONLY
C
AUTION
-F
OR
CONTINUED
PROTECTION
AGAINST
RISK
OF
FIRE
REPLACE
ONLY
WITH
SAME
TYPE
AND
RATED
FUSE
W
ARNING
- T
HIS
EQUIPMENT
MUST
BE
EARTHED
C
AUTION
- F
AN
COOLED
.
D
O
NOT
OBSTRUCT
THE
FAN
OR
VENT
APERTURES
.
Laney
D
ESIGNED
IN
THE
UK
BY
LANEY
Serial Number:
www.laney.co.uk
0
Power
N1646
N1646
N1646
N1646
1
M
AXIMUM
P
OWER
C
ONSUMPTION
300 W
ATTS
~50/60 H
Z
CD Level
Treble
Line Level
Middle
Mic Level
Bass
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
5
5
3
3
3
3
5
5
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0+
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0+
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2
2
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1
1
1
5
5
3
3
3
3
5
5
-
0+
-
0+
Line
Mic
CD
Power Peak
!!
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Line/Sub
Out
Extension
Loudspeaker
Min Impedance
8 ohms
Power To The Music
300W Active loudspeaker
7
7
1
1
9
9
3
3
4
4
6
6
0
0
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8
2
2
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10
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8
8
2
2
10
10
5
5
T6.3A L ~115V
~
T3.15A L 230V
T6.3A L ~115V
T3.15A L 230V
~
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USE
R
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& S
UPPLY
V
OLTAGE
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M
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IN
C
HINA
Sub
Filter
Off
On
This system benefits from the addition of
some passive CXsub’s, this will give more
weight and punch to the bass often needed
in larger rooms/venues. This is particularly
useful for making sure the kick drum / bass
lines are heard.
The passive CXsubs are connected to the
extension speaker outs on the CX12-A or
CX15-A.
This system accept line level inputs on
phono’s and 1/4” jacks via the line or CD
inputs. This provides good compatibility with
most audio sources such as mixers / CD
players etc.
Whilst microphones would normally be
connected to the external mixer you can
drive this system as in the previous setup -
this gives you flexibility to take only the
sound equipment to the gig that you need.
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MANUAL
FOR
RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
TOTAL
LOAD
OF
NO
LESS
THAN
8
OHMS
MAY
BE
CONNECTED
AT
ANY
TIME
W
ARNING
-T
O
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE
.
C
AUTION
T
O
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVERS
. N
O
USER
SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
. R
EFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL
ONLY
C
AUTION
-F
OR
CONTINUED
PROTECTION
AGAINST
RISK
OF
FIRE
REPLACE
ONLY
WITH
SAME
TYPE
AND
RATED
FUSE
W
ARNING
- T
HIS
EQUIPMENT
MUST
BE
EARTHED
C
AUTION
- F
AN
COOLED
.
D
O
NOT
OBSTRUCT
THE
FAN
OR
VENT
APERTURES
.
Laney
D
ESIGNED
IN
THE
UK
BY
LANEY
Serial Number:
www.laney.co.uk
0
Power
N1646
N1646
N1646
N1646
1
M
AXIMUM
P
OWER
C
ONSUMPTION
300 W
ATTS
~50/60 H
Z
CD Level
Treble
Line Level
Middle
Mic Level
Bass
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
5
5
3
3
3
3
5
5
-
0+
-
0+
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
5
5
3
3
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2
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4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
5
5
3
3
3
3
5
5
-
0+
-
0+
Line
Mic
CD
Power Peak
!!
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Line/Sub
Out
Extension
Loudspeaker
Min Impedance
8 ohms
Power To The Music
300W Active loudspeaker
7
7
1
1
9
9
3
3
4
4
6
6
0
0
8
8
2
2
10
10
5
5
7
7
1
1
9
9
3
3
4
4
6
6
0
0
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8
2
2
10
10
5
5
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7
1
1
9
9
3
3
4
4
6
6
0
0
8
8
2
2
10
10
5
5
T6.3A L ~115V
~
T3.15A L 230V
T6.3A L ~115V
T3.15A L 230V
~
F
USE
R
ATING
& S
UPPLY
V
OLTAGE
.
M
ADE
IN
C
HINA
Sub
Filter
Off
On
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Designed in the UK by Laney
Serial Number:
Serial Number:
Input
Made in China
Laney
Power To The Music
N1646
N1646
www.laney.co.uk
Model:
Impedance :
Power Rating:
CXSub
8 ohm
500W Program
250W RMS
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Designed in the UK by Laney
Serial Number:
Serial Number:
Input
Made in China
Laney
Power To The Music
N1646
N1646
www.laney.co.uk
Model:
Impedance :
Power Rating:
CXSub
8 ohm
500W Program
250W RMS
Left Input
Right Input
(speaker cable)
(speaker cable)
System Connections
To get you started on putting your new
speakers to use now follows some typical
connection information to help you on your
way.
Input
CXSub
CXSub
CXSub
CX15-A
Handheld
Microphone
CD
Player
Headset
Radio Microphone