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USER MANUAL Strike Amp 8 ALESIS

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Strike Amp 12 or Strike Amp 8. At Alesis Drums, we know how serious music is to you. That's why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be.

Box Contents

Strike Amp 12 or Strike Amp 8

Power Cable

User Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

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Setup

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Example A: One Strike Amp (Mono)

Connect the Left (Mono) output of your drum module to the input on a Strike Amp.

graph TD
    A["Input Signal"] --> B["Resistor"]
    B --> C["AMP 12"]
    C --> D["ALESIS Trigger"]
    C --> E["ALESIS"]
    C --> F["Strike"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Power Outlet Drum Module

Example B: Two Strike Amps (Stereo)

Connect the Right and Left (Mono) outputs of your drum module to the inputs of your Strike Amps.

graph TD
    A["ALESIS DRUM"] --> B["STRIKE AMP 12 (from Left (Mono) channel)"]
    C["ALESIS DRUM"] --> D["STRIKE AMP 12 (from Right channel)"]
    B --> E["Drum Module"]
    D --> E
    E --> F["Surge Protector"]
    F --> G["Ground"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Example C: Two Strike Amps (Mono)

Connect the Left (Mono) output of your drum module to the input of one Strike Amp, and then connect the output of that Strike Amp to the input of another.

graph TD
    A["ALESIS DRUMS"] -->|STRIKE AMP 12| B["(from Left (Mono) channel)"]
    C["ALESIS DRUMS"] -->|STRIKE AMP 12| D["(from Output)"]
    B --> E["Drum Module"]
    D --> E
    E --> F["Surge Protector"]
    F --> G["Output"]

Strike Amp 12 Features

Rear Panel

1. AC Input: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet. Make sure the Power Switch is set to off when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
2. Fuse: If the unit's fuse is broken, lift this tab to replace the fuse. Replace it with a fuse with an appropriate rating (printed under the unit's power cable input). Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.
3. Power Switch: Use this switch to power the loudspeaker on or off. Make sure Volume knob is set to its minimum (counterclockwise) position before turning it on.
4. Power LED: This LED lights up when the loudspeaker is on.
5. Volume: Turn each knob to adjust the volume of each input.
6. Input: Use a standard XLR cable or 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cable (not included) to connect your audio source to this input.
7. Output: Use a standard XLR cable (not included) to connect this output to the input of another loudspeaker (i.e., another Strike Amp).
8. Signal Limit LED: This LED lights up green when an audio signal is sent to the loudspeaker—it flashes at lower levels and lights solidly at higher levels. The LED lights up red when output limit/protection is active—if the LED is lit red continuously, reduce the volume of your audio source.
9. Contour: Engage (depress) this button to emphasize low and high frequencies by +3 dB. Disengage (raise) the switch for a flatter response for live performance or for maximum output.
10. Ground Switch: Engage (depress) this switch to reduce hum or noise.

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STRIKE AMP 12

Strike Amp 8 Features

Rear Panel

1. AC Input: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet. Make sure the Power Switch is set to off when connecting or discon necting the cable.
2. Fuse: If the unit's fuse is broken, lift this tab to replace the fuse. Replace it with a fuse with an appropriate rating (printed under the unit's power cable input). Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.
3. Power Switch: Use this switch to power the loudspeaker on or off. Make sure the Volume knob is set to its minimum (counterclockwise) position before turning it on.
4. Power LED: This LED lights up when the loudspeaker is on.
5. Volume: Turn each knob to adjust the volume of each input.
6. Input: Use a standard XLR cable or 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cable (not included) to connect your audio source to this input.
7. Output: Use a standard XLR cable (not included) to connect this output to the input of another loudspeaker (i.e., another Strike Amp).
8. Signal Limit LED: This LED lights up green when an audio signal is sent to the loudspeaker—it flashes at lower levels and lights solidly at higher levels. The LED lights up red when output limit/protection is active—if the LED is lit red continuously, reduce the volume of your audio source.
9. Contour: Engage (depress) this button to emphasize low and high frequencies by +3 dB. Disengage (raise) the switch for a flatter response for live performance or for maximum output.
10. Ground Switch: Engage (depress) this switch to reduce hum or noise.

5 4 5 4 9 VOLUME 1 POWER CONTOUR 6 VOLUME 2 8 GND 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 7 ALESIS — DRUMS — STRIKE AMP 8 1 AC INPUT 3 POWER ON OFF 2

Assistance technique

graph TD
    A["Steckdose"] --> B["Drum-Modul"]
    B --> C["ALESIS DRUM"]
    C --> D["STRIKE AMP 12"]
    D --> E["Control Signals: VOLUME 1, VOLUME 2, VOLUME 3, VOLUME 4, VOLUME 5, VOLUME 6, VOLUME 7, VOLUME 8, VOLUME 9, VOLUME 10"]
    C --> F["Control Signals: VOLUME 10, VOLUME 11, VOLUME 12, VOLUME 13, VOLUME 14, VOLUME 15, VOLUME 16, VOLUME 17, VOLUME 18, VOLUME 19"]
    C --> G["Control Signals: VOLUME 18, VOLUME 20, VOLUME 22, VOLUME 23, VOLUME 24, VOLUME 25"]

Strike Amp 12 Technical Specifications

Output Power	2000 W (peak, 1300 LF + 700 HF)1000 W (continuous RMS, 650 LF + 350 HF)
Drivers	Low-Frequency	12.0" (305 mm) low-frequency driver, 3.0" (76 mm)high-temperature voice coil
	High-Frequency	1.4" (35 mm) voice coil, neodymium-magnethigh-frequency driver with precision waveguide
Crossover Frequency	2.0 KHz
Maximum SPL	131 dB (peak), 128 dB (continuous) (dB-SPL @ 1 m)
Frequency Response	53 Hz - 20 kHz ( ± 3 dB)
Frequency Range	46 Hz - 22 kHz (-10 dB)
Horn Coverage	90° horizontal x 60° vertical (nominal)
Equalization	Contour switch with low- and high-frequency +3 dB boost
Connectors	(2) XLR/TRS 1/4" (6.35 mm) combo inputs(1) XLR link output(1) IEC power cable input
Controls	Power switch, (2) volume control knobs (1 per input), EQ contour switch,ground-lift switch
Indicators	(2) power LEDs (1 front-panel, 1 rear-panel), clip limiter LED
Protection	Electronic clip, thermal & transducer overdrive
Power	Connection	IEC
	Input	100 V~, 110V~; 220–240 V~; 50/60 Hz (switchable)
	Fuse	100–120V T10AL AC250V220–240V T5AL AC250V
	Consumption	800 W
Enclosure	Trapezoidal, injection-molded polypropylene enclosure with perforatedsteel grille
Dimensions (height x width x depth)	23.8" x 13.9" x 13.8"605 x 354 x 350 mm
Weight	35.9 lb.16.3 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Strike Amp 8 Technical Specifications

Output Power	2000 W (peak, 1300 LF + 700 HF)1000 W (continuous RMS, 650 LF + 350 HF)
Drivers	Low-Frequency	8.0" (203 mm) driver, 2.5" (65 mm) high-temperature voice coil
	High-Frequency	1.4" (35 mm) neodymium driver with precision waveguide
Crossover Frequency	2.5 KHz
Maximum SPL	129 dB (peak), 126 dB (continuous) (dB-SPL @ 1 m)
Frequency Response	62 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB)
Frequency Range	52 Hz - 22 kHz (-10 dB)
Horn Coverage	90° horizontal x 60° vertical (nominal)
Equalization	Contour switch with low- and high-frequency +3 dB boost
Connectors	(2) XLR/TRS 1/4" (6.35 mm) combo inputs(1) XLR link output(1) IEC power cable input
Controls	Power switch, (2) volume control knobs (1 per input), EQ contour switch, ground-lift switch
Indicators	Power LED (rear panel), clip limiter LED
Protection	Electronic clip, thermal & transducer overdrive
Power	Connection	IEC
	Input	100 V~, 110Voltage, 220-240 V~; 50/60 Hz (switchable)
	Fuse	100-120V T10AL AC250V220-240V T5AL AC250V
	Consumption	800 W
Enclosure	Trapezoidal, injection-molded polypropylene enclosure with perforated steel grille
Mounting	Standard 36 mm pole socket
Dimensions (height x width x depth)	17.1" x 10.1" x 9.6"434 x 256 x 245 mm
Weight	20.2 lb.9.2 kg

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