PA-96 Public Address Speaker (400-1413) Features Faxback Doc. # Your Realistic PA-96 Public Address Speaker is designed to give uniform sound dispersion with excellent sound quality. It is ideal for clubs, schools, churches, conference rooms, auditoriums, demonstration areas, and other locations that require controlled sound coverage. Two 8-inch woofers and a piezo horn tweeter make the PA-96 suitable for voice or music. Your system has a 1/4 -inch phone jack and two spring terminals for easy connection to almost any amplifier. You can connect two PA-96s to a stereo amplifier/receiver for stereo sound. Also, the rugged vinyl enclosure, protective metal corners, and carrying handle make this system perfect for portable operations. (EB 6/19/96) PA-96 Public Address Speaker (400-1413) Placement Faxback Doc. # 33472 an ideal speaker system covers the listening area with a consistent volume level without reverberation (echo effect) or dead spots (areas without sound). To cover a wider area, you might need one or more additional PA-96s. If you use more than one PA-96, overlap the projections areas of the speakers to prevent dead spots. (EB 6/19/96) PA-96 Public Address Speaker (400-1413) Connections Faxback Doc. # 33473 CONNECTING THE PA-96 You can connect one or two PA-96s to a monaural amplifier, or you can connect two PA-96s to a stereo amplifier. NOTE: Use 16-gauge, two-conductor wire for all connections. Connecting One PA-96 to a Monaural Amplifier (See Faxback Doc. # 33470, Fig. "A") Speaker wire has two individual conductors (wires) covered with insulation and is often marked to help you make the proper connections. Insulation on one side of the wire might have a ridge or colored stripe. Or, the two conductors might be different colors (silver and copper, for example). For proper phasing, connect the PA-96's positive (+) terminal to the amplifier's 8-Ohm terminal, and connect the PA-96"s negative (-) terminal to the amplifier's common (COM) or ground (GND) terminal. Improper phasing reduces the speaker's bass response. If your amplifier has an 8-Ohm phone jack, use speaker cable that has a phone plug on each end to connect the PA-96's phone jack to the amplifier's jack. Your local Radio Shack store sells the proper cable. If you use this type of connection, phasing is automatically correct. Connecting Two PA-96s to a Monaural Amplifier You can connect a second PA-96 to cover a wider listening area. The PA-96 puts an 8-Ohm load on the amplifier. If you connect the second PA-96 in series, the impedance doubles. If you connect the second PA-96 in parallel, the impedance is reduced by half. (See Faxback Doc. # 33470, Fig. "B" & "C") Connecting Two PA-96s to a Stereo Amplifier You can connect two PA-96s to a stereo amplifier/receiver for stereo sound. Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on one PA-96 to the corresponding positive and negative left speaker terminals on the amplifier /receiver. Then, connect the other PA-96's terminals to the corresponding right speaker terminals on the amplifier/receiver. (see Faxback Doc. # 33470, Fig. "D") (EB 6/19/96) PA-96 Public Address Speaker (400-1413) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # Your Realistic PA-96 Public Address Speaker is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the speaker so that you can enjoy it for years. Keep the PA-96 enclosure dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits. Keep the PA-96 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Occasionally wipe the PA-96 enclosure with a cloth dampened with furniture polish to help keep the speaker looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the speaker CAUTION: Do not clean the grill or speaker elements with a vacuum cleaner. Doing so might cause permanent damage. Use a feather duster or a soft cloth, instead. (EB 6/19/96) PA-96 Public Address Speaker (400-1413) Specifications Faxback Doc. # Power-Handling Capacity: ......................................... 80 Watts Frequency Response: ......................................... 100-25,000 Hz System Resonance: .................................................. 110 Hz Crossover Frequency: .............................................. 2.5 kHz Impedance: ................................................ 8 Ohms / 350 Hz Voice Coil Impedance: .................................... 12 Ohms @ 400 Hz Power Capacity: .............................................. 80 Watts Max Sound Pressure Level: .......................................94 dB +/- 2 dB Speaker Complement: .................................... Two 8-Inch Woofers 2-Inch x 5-Inch Piezo Horn Tweeter Sensitivity: ............................ 92 dB for 1 Watt Input at 1 Meter Dimensions: ............................ 29 7/8 x 10 x 6 7/8 Inches (HxWxD) Shipping Weight: .................................................. 23 lbs. Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change without notice. (EB 6/19/96)