aSK18SB - Pregnant PHONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Active PA Subwoofer
Brand	Phonic
Model	aSK18SB
Driver Size	18 inches
Amplifier Type	Class D
Power Output (RMS)	800 W
Maximum SPL	128 dB
Frequency Response	35 Hz - 150 Hz
Input Connectors	XLR, RCA
Output Connectors	XLR Thru
Controls	Volume, Polarity, Low-Pass Filter
Enclosure Material	Plywood with carpet covering
Mounting	Pole mount socket
Dimensions (W x H x D)	600 x 500 x 700 mm
Weight	35 kg
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Protection Features	Overload, thermal, short circuit
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; avoid moisture
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to rain; use proper ventilation
Spare Parts / Repairability	Contact authorized Phonic service centers

Frequently Asked Questions - aSK18SB PHONIC

What is the power output of the Phonic aSK18SB?

The Phonic aSK18SB has an RMS power output of 800 W with a Class D amplifier.

How do I connect the aSK18SB to a mixer?

Use an XLR cable from the mixer's output to the XLR input on the subwoofer. Alternatively, use an RCA cable if available.

Can the aSK18SB be used as a full-range speaker?

No, the aSK18SB is a dedicated subwoofer with a frequency range of 35 Hz to 150 Hz. For full-range sound, pair it with top speakers.

What are the dimensions and weight of the aSK18SB?

Dimensions are approximately 600 x 500 x 700 mm (W x H x D) and weight is about 35 kg.

Does the aSK18SB have a built-in crossover?

Yes, it has an adjustable low-pass filter to set the crossover frequency, typically from 50 Hz to 150 Hz.

How do I set the low-pass filter?

Use the Low-Pass Filter control on the rear panel to adjust the cutoff frequency according to your system setup.

What is the warranty period for the Phonic aSK18SB?

Typically, Phonic offers a 2-year warranty. Check with your dealer for exact terms.

Can I use the aSK18SB outdoors?

Yes, but it is not weather-sealed. Protect it from rain and moisture. Use a cover when stored outdoors.

How should I clean the aSK18SB?

Wipe the enclosure with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use solvents or water. Keep the grille clean with a vacuum.

What safety precautions should I take?

Ensure adequate ventilation around the amplifier. Do not overload the power outlet. Use a grounded AC outlet.

USER MANUAL aSK18SB PHONIC

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aSK10

aSK12

aSK15

aSK215

aSK18SB

User's Manual

Manual del Usuario

aSK10 aSK215 aSK12 aSK18SB aSK15

PASSIVE SPEAKER

ALTAVOZ PASIVO

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USER'S MANUAL

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

INTRODUCTION 1

FEATURES 1

CONNECTIONS 2

SPECIFICATIONS 3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible.

1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus.
2. K eep these instructions for future reference.
3. H eed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a 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.

1. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

2. 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.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

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's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 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 appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than thosepecified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions carefully before using your aSK Speakers.
2. Keep this safety and instruction flier for future reference.
3. Ensure you follow all instructions carefully.
4. When used in conjunction with Amplifiers or Powered Mixers ensure you follow the correct procedures in the set up and turning on and off of audio equipment. It is advisable, when an entire sound system is set up, that the power amplifier or powered mixer that you are using is turned on last (ie. That any source equipment, such as guitars, tape decks, etcetera, are turned on first). After all source equipment is turned on and have stabilized, ensure the power amp or powered mixer's level control is set to a minimal level and then activate, after which the level control can be set to a reasonable level. This should be done in reverse when shutting down: turn off the power amp or powered mixer first, then turn off all other devices. However many professional amplifiers feature delayed on/off circuits that can perform this automatically.
5. Warning – The aSK Speakers generate extremely high sound pressure levels. Ensure you take care in the placement and operation to avoid exposure to extremely high sound levels, to reduce to risk of causing permanent hearing damage.
6. Cables - Under no circumstances should you use shielded or microphone cables for connecting speakers to amplifiers. These cables are not heavy enough to be able to handle the amplifier load and could cause irreversible damage system.
7. Mounting – The suspending, rigging and mounting of the aSK Speakers can cause members of the public to be exposed to serious health risk, as well as the possibility of death. If you are NOT fully qualified and certified to mount these speakers by relevant local, state, or national authorities, do not under any circumstances try to rig, suspend or mount this system. All relevant safety regulations must be followed. If you are not completely qualified or do not know of said regulations, ensure you consult qualified personnel for assistance.
8. Servicing – Do not under any circumstances try to service this product by yourself. If servicing is required, contact your local service center.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a fantastic new aSK passive speaker from Phonic. These speakers were design with the express purpose of providing quality audio reproduction and high sound pressure levels even in the most demanding of situations. The aSK series' sturdy construction works together with an internal bracing system to create a more stable build that reduces internal rumble and vibrations for more robust audio. The heavy-duty metal handles and ultra-thick carpeted exterior ensure the aSK speakers can go where you go without the worry of damage or abuse.

The aSK series is designed for both foreground and background application and is built to meet the most demanding professional applications including sound and audio reproduction and reinforcement in dance clubs, retail shops, houses of worship, restaurants and community centers.

FEATURES

aSK10

10" Passive Stage Speaker / Floor Monitor

• Power handling: 100W RMS / 200 Music / 400 Peak
- Long-Throw 10" Woofer and Titanium compression tweeter
• Frequency response between 65Hz and 20kHz
- 14 " phone jack connectors for input and output
• 35mm pole mount for speaker stands
• Integrated metal handle for easy mobility

• Sturdy construction with ultra-thick protective carpeting finish your

aSK12

12" Passive Stage Speaker / Floor
• Power handling: 200W RMS / 400 Music / 800 Peak
- Long-Throw 12" Woofer and 1.3" Titanium compression tweeter
• Frequency response between 50Hz and 20kHz
- 14 " phone jack connectors for input and output
• 35mm pole mount for speaker stands
• Integrated metal handle for easy mobility
• Sturdy construction with ultra-thick protective carpeting finish

aSK15

15" Passive Stage Speaker / Floor Monitor
• Power handling: 200W RMS / 400W Music / 800W Peak
- Long-Throw 15" Woofer and 1.3" Titanium compression tweeter
• Frequency response between 45Hz and 20kHz
- 14 " phone jack connectors for input and output
• 35mm pole mount for speaker stands
• Integrated metal handle for easy mobility
• Sturdy construction with ultra-thick protective carpeting finish

aSK215

Dual 15" Passive Stage Speaker

• Power handling: 400W RMS / 800W Music / 1600W Peak
- Dual 15" woofers matched with a 1.3" Titanium compression tweeter
• Frequency response between 40Hz and 20kHz
- 14 " phone jack connectors for input and output
• Integrated metal handles for easy mobility
• Sturdy construction with ultra-thick protective carpeting finish

aSK18SB

18" Subwoofer

• Power handling: 300W RMS / 600W Music / 1200W Peak
• Quality 18" subwoofer speaker
• Frequency response between 40Hz and 200Hz
- 1/4 phone jack connectors for input and output
• 35mm pole mount on top for mounting speakers
• Integrated metal handles for easy mobility
• Sturdy construction with ultra-thick protective carpeting finish

Equalization

The aSK speakers are design to perfectly reproduce all audio signals as sent by your amplifier or powered mixer. As such, your equalization efforts do not need to take speaker response into account, rather your main concentration should be on the acoustics of the venue. If equalization is applied, it should be done so with the utmost of case. Applying overly harsh equalization can be detrimental to your overall sound.

Connection

The aSK speakers offer 14 " TRS phone jack speaker connectors on the rear of the speaker. The input connectors on each unit should be connected to an appropriate output device such as a power amplifier or powered mixer. Phone jack connectors do not need to be soldered into place; rather they are pushed into the socket to lock into place. Do not remove the connector until all gear is switched off. The output or thru connector can be used to run two (or more) speakers in parallel.

Impedances

With exception to the aSK215 and aSK18SB, the nominal impedance of the aSK speakers is 8Ω. This means that a single aSK speaker can be used with an amplifier channel that can run down to 8Ω. Similarly, two speakers can be used with an amplifier that can run at 4Ω per channel and four speakers can be used with an amplifier that can run at impedances of 2Ω (check the amplifier's recommended operation before doing so). The nominal impedance of the aSK215 and aSK18SB is 4 ohms and thus a single unit can be used with an amplifier that runs down to 4 ohms per channel.

Operation

When making a connection, be sure to turn off the amplifier that you are connecting to. Use only properly wired 14 " TRS cables with the aSK speakers as to maximize the potential of your setup. Once connections are made, turn the amplifier on with all channels set to the zero position. Be sure not to drive the amplifier to the point of overload or clipping for any length of time as to ensure the integrity of the speaker.

Connections

The aSK passive loudspeakers all feature TS connectors for speaker input and link/thru outputs. Input is received on pin 1 of the aSK's input jacks, while the signal is sent directly through to the "thru" outputs. On the aSK 2-Way models, the "In" and "Thru" jacks are interchangeable. This means that either connector can be used as an input, and the other is then used as the "Thru" jack. These "Thru" outputs allow the speakers to share the power from a single amplifier. In this event, the total speaker amperage should be halved. For example, two 8 ohm aSK speakers will lower the amperage to 4 ohms. This means the amplifier that powers the speaker should be able to offer 4 ohm operation.

High Pass / Thru (aSK18SB)

The aSK18SB features an independent "thru" port that allows the input signal to pass through in its entirety to additional passive speakers to share the power of the connected amplifier. Users can also apply a high pass filter to the outgoing signal by switching the "High Pass / Thru" switch to the high pass position. The subwoofer itself has an internal low-pass filter permanently activated. This ensures that only low-frequency signals are passed through to the subwoofer, creating deeper and more lush bass while also protecting the subwoofer itself.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name aSK 10 aSK12 aSK 15 aSK 215 aSK 18SB
System Specifications
System Type 2-way 2-way 2-way Subwoofer
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)	65Hz-20kHz	50Hz-20kHz	45Hz-20kHz	40Hz-20kHz	40Hz-250Hz
RMS(IEC 268) / Music / Peak	100/200/400W	200/400/800W	200/400/800W	400/800/1600W	300/600/1200W
Sensitivity 1w@1m 96dB 97dB	97dB 99dB		99dB
System Impedance	8ohm	8ohm	8ohm	4ohm	4ohm
Low Frequency Driver
Driver Size	255mm/10in	305mm/12in	381mm/15in	381mm/15in (Dual)	457mm/18in
Diaphram Material	Black Morie Paper	Black Morie Paper	Black Morie Paper	Black Morie Paper	Black Morie Paper
Voice Coil Diameter	35.5mm/1.4in	51mm/2.0in	51mm/2.0in	51mm/2.0in	77mm/3.0in
High Frequency Driver
Voice Coil Diameter	25.4mm/1.0in	34.4mm/1.35in	34.4mm/1.35in	34.4mm/1.35in
Diaphram Material	Treated Mylar	Pure Titanium	Pure Titanium	Pure Titanium	-
Horn Design	Wing-GuideTM	Wing-GuideTM	Wing-GuideTM	Wing-GuideTM	-
System Dispersion	90°x70°	90°x70°	90°x70°	90°x70°	-
Input/Outputs
Connectors	1/4" Parallel Inputs	1/4" Parallel Inputs	1/4" Parallel Inputs	1/4" Parallel Inputs	Speakon x 2
Crossover
Type	2-way full range	2-way full range	2-way full range	2-way full range	Subwoofer
Protection	PTC Protection	PTC Protection	PTC Protection	PTC Protection	-
Enclosure
Shape/Type	Stage Speaker and Stage Monitor	Stage Speaker and Stage Monitor	Stage Speaker and Stage Monitor	Stage Speaker	Stage Speaker
Box Protection/Finish	Ultra-Thick Carpet	Ultra-Thick Carpet	Ultra-Thick Carpet	Ultra-Thick Carpet	Ultra-Thick Carpet
Wood Thickness	15mm/0.6in	15mm/0.6in	15mm/0.6in	20mm/0.8in	20mm/0.8in
Grille Gauge	1.3mm	1.3mm	1.3mm	1.3mm	1.3mm
Wood type	MDF Front / LDF Sides	MDF Front / LDF Sides	MDF Front / LDF Sides	MDF Front / LDF Sides	MDF Front / LDF Sides
Bracing	Stability Bracing System	Stability Bracing System	Stability Bracing System	Stability Bracing System	Stability Bracing System
Pole Mount	35mm Pole Mount	35mm Pole Mount	35mm Pole Mount	35mm Pole Mount	35mm Pole Mount
Handles	Egronomic Metal Handle	Egronomic Metal Handle	Egronomic Metal Handle	Egronomic Metal Handle	Egronomic Metal Handle
Net Weight	15kg/33lbs	16.5kg/36.3lbs	21kg/46.2lbs	44.5kg/97.9lbs	44kg/96.8lbs
Shipping Weight	16.5kg/36.3lbs	18.5kg/40.7lbs	23.5kg/51.7lbs	48.5kg/106.7lbs	46.5kg/102.3lbs
Unit Dimension (HxWxD)	578x385x307mm	607x405x323mm	705x470x375mm	1100x470x470mm	535x620x620mm
	22.8x15.2x12.1in	23.9x15.9x12.7in	27.8x18.5x14.8in	43.3x18.5x18.5in	21.1x24.4x24.4in
Shipping Dimensions (HxWxD)	635x430x352 mm	660x450x368 mm	765x515x420 mm	1165x515x515 mm	600x665x665 mm
	25.4x17.2x14.1in	26.4x18x14.75in	30.6x20.6x16.8 in	46.6x20.6x20.6 in	24x26.6x26.6 in

SERVICE AND REPAIR

For replacement parts, service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country. Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers, and advice users to not attempt any self repairs, as doing so voids all warranties. You can locate a dealer near you at http://www.phonic.com/where/.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no-hassles warranty. Warranty coverage may be extended, depending on your region. Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under use as instructed by the user's manual. Phonic, at its option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service. No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number (return merchandise authorization). In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accompanying this warranty. Any tampering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty. This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, or negligence. This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer/distributor. For complete warranty policy information, please visit http://www.phonic.com/warranty/.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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