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USER MANUAL ACE15 FENDER

30-33This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels localized within the enclosure. This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying literature for safe operation of the unit. ∆ Read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. ∆ WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. ∆ WARNING: Flying loudspeakers above crowds is dangerous and should only be undertaken by experienced and insured riggers. ∆ WARNING: The length of the useful life of these cabinets will depend in substantial part upon how they are treated in use. The user of this cabinet must periodically have this cabinet inspected to ensure that continued use has not weakened the cabinet's structure, including the various joints which are fastened with glue and/or screws. ∆ WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ∆ This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. ∆ This product should only be used with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. ∆ This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the product; or the product has been exposed to rain; or the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or the product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. ∆ Do not drip nor splash liquids, nor place liquid filled containers on the unit. ∆ CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ∆ Fender

• Well damped injection molded speaker enclosure made from an advanced polymer

• Two-way passive crossover with high-frequency driver protection

• Asymmetrical rotatable horn for adjustable coverage pattern

• Compression drivers with 1 3/4" titanium diaphragms and annular phase plug

• Cast aluminum pole mount

• Extremely rugged high-power woofer

• 3” Voice coil with massive 18 AWG copper-clad aluminum ribbon wire

• High efficiency design

• Heavy duty protective steel grill

• Two input connectors:

• 1/4" Phone Jack INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an ACE™ Series Loudspeaker system from Fender

Pro Audio. We are sure you will find it both a unique and effective sound reinforcement product, providing years of trouble-free service. The ACE™ Series Loudspeakers are profes- sional, full-range, two-way, compact loudspeakers designed for the most demanding concert sound and live performance requirements. The ACE™ Series Loudspeakers feature passive two- way crossovers with a high-frequency driver protection circuit. The protection circuitry allows ACE™ Loudspeakers to handle occasional power spikes that would destroy most other speaker systems. ACE™ Loudspeakers have horns that can be rotated, allowing adjustment of the coverage area. This feature allows the user optimize the sound dispersion depend- ing on the application and orientation of the speakers. The compression drivers in the ACE™ Series Loudspeakers have 1 3/4" titanium diaphragms and annular phase plugs for superior frequency response. The woofers are designed for maximum efficiency and robust power handling. The well-damped speaker enclosures are made from an advanced polymer using an injection molding process. With up to two built-in handles and cast aluminum pole mounts, ACE™ Loudspeakers are perfect for bands and DJ’s that are on the go. ACE™ Loudspeakers are designed to form the basis of anything from a P.A. sys- tem for a band to a full-size concert sound tour system. They can be used as a single unit, in pairs, or as part of a larger loudspeaker array. These speakers are ideal for use as a two-way system or as the mid / high pack in a three-way set-up incorporating a subwoofer loudspeak- er system. CAUTION: Almost all speakers produce strong mag- netic fields which may interfere with the normal opera- tion of nearby electronic devices, including televisions and computer video monitors. To reduce or eliminate interference, increase the distance between this prod- uct and other nearby electronic devices.

The ACE™ Series Loudspeakers have both a 1/4" phone jack and a 4–pole Neutrik

(NL4) style input connections. The connectors are wired as follows: Polarity 1/4"Phone Jack NL4 Speakon® Positive (+) Tip 1+ Negative (–) Sleeve 1– The 1/4" jack and the NL4 Speakon® connector are wired in parallel. This allows either connector to be used as an input and the other as an output. Never use both as inputs! -1 -2

TWO–WAY CROSSOVER Multiple loudspeakers can be daisy chained (linked), eliminating the need for several long cumbersome runs of speaker cable. There are two ways to daisy chain several ACE™ speakers together. One way is to use cables with a 1/4" phone plug on one end and a 4–pole Neutrik

plug on the other end. The second way is to use cables with 1/4" phone plugs on both ends and cables with Speakon® plugs on both ends, alternating from one speaker to the next (see illustration). Each additional loudspeaker in a daisy chain configuration will reduce the total impedance load. Make sure that you stay above the minimum impedance load rating for your amplifier to avoid damage to your equipment. Below are the total impedance loads of ACE™ series loudspeakers linked: Number of Cabinets: 2 3 4 Total Impedance Load: 4Ω 2.6Ω 2Ω Prevent power loss and the degradation of sound quality by using heavier (lower gauge number) speaker cables when:

• Long speaker cables are necessary

• Two or more loudspeakers are linked together With ONE loudspeaker, connections up to:

• 25-feet require 18-gauge cable

• 50-feet require 16-gauge cable

• 100-feet require 14-gauge cable With TWO loudspeakers, linked, connections up to:

• 25-feet require 16-gauge cable

• 50-feet require 14-gauge cable

• 100-feet require 12-gauge cable With THREE loudspeakers, linked, connections up to:

• 25-feet require 14-gauge cable

• 50-feet require 12-gauge cable

• 100-feet require 10-gauge cable With FOUR loudspeakers, linked, connections up to:

• 25-feet require 12-gauge cable

• 50-feet require 10-gauge cable

The placement of any speaker can dramatically affect its sound. Thus, there are several considerations to review when placing loudspeakers. For best coverage, the speakers should be placed or mounted above head level. This allows the high-frequencies to reach mem- bers of the audience located in the back. The larger the audience, the higher the speakers should be placed. The horn in your ACE™ Series speakers can be orient- ed for “wide” or “tall” coverage. Consider speaker placement and coverage needs to determine the best horn position. In the “wide” posi- tion, horizontal coverage is 90° and vertical coverage is 60°. In the “tall” position, vertical coverage is 90° and horizontal coverage is 60°. To rotate the horn, first remove the four corner screws. Pull the horn out just enough to rotate it, taking care not to disconnect the wires. Replace the four corner screws. Other considerations are feedback and bass performance. If the speaker is placed near a large, flat wall, bass output will be increased by approximately 6 dB. However, placing the speaker near a wall can cause feedback. If this occurs, the speaker must be moved. In general, placing speakers near a wall works best if the sources feeding the speaker are line level items. To reduce microphone feedback, use cardioid pattern microphones, keeping them behind, and pointed away from loudspeakers. When loudspeakers are used in stereo, (either singly or in clusters), they should be separated and angled so that the coverage patterns overlap. When loudspeakers are clustered, they should be angled so that the coverage patterns do not overlap. Speakers groups of two should have their horns oriented in the “wide” position. Loudspeaker groups of three should have their horns oriented in the “tall” position. For larger venues, loudspeaker clusters can be treated as single units. Your ACE™ loudspeakers can also be used as stage monitors when placed on their sides. When used as a stage monitor, the horn should be rotated to the “wide” position relative to the floor to provide uniform coverage. Larger stages may require additional monitors. WIDE TALL STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGEwwwwww

SPL MAXIMUM SPL @ 1M: 120 dB 119 dB SENSITIVITY (1W & 1M): 98 dB 97 dB WOOFER DRIVER SIZE: 15 in (381 mm) 12 in (305 mm) VOICE COIL SIZE: 3 in (76.2 mm) 3 in (76.2 mm) VOICE COIL CONDUCTOR: Ø0.75mm

Copper Clad Aluminum Ribbon Aluminum Ribbon COMPRESSION DRIVER DIAPHRAGM SIZE: 1 3/4 in (44.0 mm) 1 3/4 in (44.0 mm) DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL: Titanium Titanium EXIT THROAT: 1 in (25.4 mm) 1 in (25.4 mm) HORN DISPERSION (H X V): 90° x 60° 90° x 60° ROTATABLE: Yes Yes DIMENSIONS WEIGHT: 57.3 lb (26.0 kg) 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) HEIGHT: 27.6 in (700 mm) 24.4 in. (620 mm) WIDTH (FRONT): 19.1 in (485 mm) 16.3 in. (415 mm) WIDTH (REAR): 5.5 in (140 mm) 4.7 in. (120 mm) DEPTH: 18.1 in (460 mm) 15.0 in. (382 mm) CABINET MATERIAL: Injection Molded Injection Molded Polypropylene Polypropylene FEATURES: High Temp High Temp Anti-shock Anti-shock Water Resistant Water Resistant UV Resistant UV Resistant Well Damped Well Damped 2 built in handles 1 built in handle POLE MOUNT: 1 3/8 in (34.9 mm) 1 3/8 in (34.9 mm) Cast Aluminum Cast Aluminum CONNECTORS: 1/4 in Phone Jack 1/4 in Phone Jack NL4 Speakon® (4–pole) NL4 Speakon® (4–pole) Product specifications are subject to change without notice.wwwwww

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