Audiolab FORGE 15A User manual
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USER MANUAL
FORGE 15A
Self-powered two-way loudspeake
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FORGE 15A
Self-powered two-way loudspeaker
FORGE 15A is a self-powered two-way loudspeaker
that features a 15" speaker and 1" driver. With a
nominal power of 415W RMS and a maximum SPL
(@ 1M) of 128dB, this loudspeaker is ideal for sound
reinforcement in medium-scale applications. The
cabinet, built in ultra-resistant plastic, has an in-
tegrated class D amplier. Given its versatility and
reliability, FORGE 15A can be used as either FOH or
stage monitor, thanks to its design.
Specications
Components
• LF: 1 x 15" Woofer with 3" voice coil
• HF: 1 x 1" Driver with 1.35" voice coil
Features
• Self-powered two-way 15" system
• Power output: 415W RMS
• Max SPL @ 1M: 128 dB
• Nominal Dispersion (HxV): 90ºx45º
• Rated impedance: 8-Ohm
• Frequency response (-6dB): 55Hz-20KHz
• Crossover frequency: 2.5KHz
• Enclosure design: Plastic cabinet,Trapezoidal
& Monitor shape, metal grille with foam &
rubber feet
• Mounting: 36mm standard pole-mount
Amplier & Control
• Power output: 415W (continuous) RMS @
8-ohm
• LF: 350W (continuous) RMS
• HF: 65W (continuous) RMS
• Amplier type: Class D
• 2 independent potentiometers & 1 master
potentiometer
• Protections: Thermal DC / Overload / Digital
Compressor / Limit
• Controls: Volume Control / Switch for Input
sens / Swtich for mode selector / Ground Lift
/ IP Control
• Power, Signal & Peak indicators
• Power Input: 220-240V 50/60Hz 420W
Connectors
• 2 XLR-3 inputs
• 2 TRS 1/4" Plug input
• 1 Mini-plug input
• 1 XLR-3 Master output
• 1 Power input
Physical
• Dimensions: 632x386x366 mm. /
24.8x15x14.4 in.
• Weight: 19.2 Kg. / 42 Lbs.
1. OVERVIEW
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2. SAFETY
This symbol, wherever user, alerts you to the
resence of un-insulted and dangerous voltages
in the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sucient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to im-
portant operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.
Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)
Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned o.
CAUTION:
Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.
1. Read this Manual carefully before operation.
2. Keep this Manual in a safe place.
3. Be aware of all wamings reported with this
symbol.
4. Keep this Equipment away from water and
moisture.
5. Clean it only with dry doth. Do not use sol-
vent or other chemicals.
6. Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.
Install the quipment only in accordance with
the Manufacturer´s instructions.
7. Power Cords are designed for your safety.
Do not remove Ground connections! If the
plug does not t your AC outlet, seek advice
from a qualied electrician. Protect the pow-
er cord and plug from any physical stress to
avoid risk of electric shock. Dont place heavy
objets on the power. This could cause elec-
tric shock or re.
8. Unplug this equipment when unused for
long periods of time or during a storm.
9. Refer all service to qualied service person-
nel only. Do not perform any servicing other
than those instructions contained within the
User´s Manual.
10. To prevent re and damage to the product,
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock and re, do
not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR THE
BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER INDISE
THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT
QUIALIFIED SERVICE CENTERS.
Depose of this product should not be placed in
municipal waste and should be separate collection.
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1. use only the recommended fuse type as indi-
cated in this manual. Do no short-circuit the
fuse holder. Before replaicing the fuse, make
sure that the product is OFF and disconnected
from the AC outlet.
2. Move this Equipment only with a cart, stand,
tripod, or bracket, specied by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the Equipment. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/
equipment combination to avoid possible inju-
ry from tip-over.
3. Permanent hearing loss may be caused by
expousure to extremely high noise levels. The
US Government´s Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) has specied
the permissible exposure to noise level. These
are shown in the following chart:
According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To
avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of
generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.
The apparatus shall be connected to mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
*FORGE 15A are Active Speakers for professional use, they can be used in following electromagnetic environment: residential,
commercial and light industrial, urban outdoors. They are the apparatus Not intended for rack mounting.
*FORGE 15A, the peak inrush current is 0.9A
*This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Hours x day SPL Example
890 Small gig
692 Train
495 Subway train
397
High level
desktop
monitors
2100 Classic music
concert
1.5 102
1105
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Rock concert
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3. INTRODUCTION
4. INSTALLATION TIPS
• Thank you for choosing AMPRO. The new
FORGE SERIES cabinets have been designed
to provide a cost eective high grade solution
while maintainig high quality cabinet construc-
tion and optimum components. The FORGE
15A, can be used for all types of applications
including, but not limited to, churches, con-
ference centers and discos. The woofer and
driver combination provides excellent perfor-
mance rivaling those cabinets costing much
more.
• Speakers should be placed in a position that
allows for unobstructed sound projection. In
many instances it is benecial for speakers to
elevate on tripod stands to achieve maximum
dispersion and reach. Consider AMPRO speak-
er stand or equivalent to raise speakers.
• Using quality cables ensure best possible
sound. Consider using 16 or 14 gauge cables
or equivalent.
• Our Professional Audio Products are de-
signed and tested by a highly qualied
engineering team with more than 20 years
of experience. Great care is placed in deliv-
ering products with excellent performance,
specications and dependable reliability.
Also great emphasis is placed in creating and
bringing to market products that can ll mul-
tiple applications and also oer customers
exceptional value.
• For best results match the speakers to a
good amplier that matches the wattage and
impedance of your speakers. Proper ampli-
cation power results in good quality audio
and longer component life. Check out.
• Avoid pointing microphone directly at an
amplied speaker otherwise could cause
feedback possible damaging speaker compo-
nents and your hearing.
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Please write your serial number here for future reference.
• Serial number:
• Date of purchase:
• Purchased at:
Usefull Data
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5. QUICK START
Make all initial connections with all the equip-
ments powered o, and ensure that all the
main volume controls are turned completely
down.
1. Connect one side of the signal cable at your
audio mixer into output left / right (with
Stereo-Jack or XLR) and the other side of the
cable into the line input Stereo-Jack) of your
active speaker cabinet.
2. Connect the power cord to mains.
3. Turn on your mixer rst, then the active
speaker cabinets.
4. Turn up the volume control of the active
speaker cabinets.
5. Use PFL function to get the proper input
level for the mixer, and adjust the main mix
level control to manipulate the output level.
6. After using, turn o your active speaker cabi-
nets rst, then the mixer.
One module
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Signal Cable Signal Cable
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
Right
Main Mix
Output
Left
Main Mix
Output
Mixer
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6. RIGGING
The FORGE series speaker cabinet also provides the suspension points for installation. (M10 x 1.5PH
LENGTH: 30mm). For further details, please refer to the right illustration (OPTIONAL FUNCTIONAL)
The oor use is as a function of a monitor when the angle is 45°
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Eye bolt
Suspension Point
45°
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7. PANEL DESCRIPTION
AMP interface
1. Bi-polar main power switch
2. AC power socket with main fuse
3. Line input on xlr connector
4. Mic input on xlr connector
5. Mic input on 1/4 jack connector
6. Line input on 1/4 jack connector
7. Mic input volume control
8. Line input volume control
9. Master volume control
10. Eq-high control
11. Line input on aux connector
12. Eq-low control
13. Clip indicator red led
14. Power indicator green led
15. Mix out on xlr connector
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USB player
a. Insert a standard microSD card
b. Insert USB player
c. Aux Input
d. Play the last song or decrease the volume
after pressing 2 seconds
e. Press this key to start playing or Press this key
to pause
f. Play the next song or increase the volume
after pressing 2 seconds
g. Play Mode: In the opening or playing state,
press this key to select the three circling
modes in order:
• Line: The player plays the les you input. The
mark on the screen is "LINE".
• Bluetooth: The player plays the les from
your bluetooth device The mark on the
screen is " bt ", In this state, you will hear a
tone from the loudspeaker. From your Blue-
tooth device's settings page, enable Blue-
tooth and select " VIRE BT " as the device.
• USB : The player plays the les in a standard
USB drive. The mark on the screen is "USB"
h. Display the status of USB playing
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8. FREQUENCY RESPONSE DIAGRAM
9. WIRE CONNECTIONS
FORGE 15A
dB SPL
Hz
Both connectors, 1/4" XLR or TRS, can be wired in balanced or unbalanced way, depending on the work
necessity. The following ones are examples of how these connectors can be wired:
TS Type Unbalanced TRS Type Balanced TRS Type Unbalanced
Tip Tip Tip
Ring Ring
Sleeve Sleeve Sleeve
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