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APL-220, APL-500, & APL-800SELF-POWERED FULL-RANGESPEAKER SYSTEM MANUAL© 2001 Apogee Sound International, LLCSpecifications subject to change with

(2) Voltage RangeThe APL-220, -500, and -800 use advanced, intelligent power suppliesdesigned with built-in Power Factor Correction (PFC) and Univers

Max. Continuous AmperesAPL-220, -500, and -800Typical Program Conditions100V AC7.2 ARMS4.8 ARMS6.0 ARMS4.0 ARMS120V AC3.0 ARMS2.0 ARMS240V AC#1 shows

AWG# 86°F (30°C)104°F (40°C)141210815 A20 A25 A35 A12.3 A16.4 A20.5 A28.7 A6.9 A8.7 A14.5 A20.3 AAmbient TemperatureAs you can readily see from Chart

13#14 AWG, 120V AC #14 AWG, 240V ACLength in Feet 5A 10A 15A 20A Length in Feet 5A 10A 15A 20A25' 0.6% 1.2% 1.8% 2.4% 25' 0.3% 0.6% 0.9% 1.2

It’s useful to note the benefit of operating a powered loudspeaker system athigher voltages (when possible). At 240V AC, current consumption is halfth

(2) Input and Output ConnectorsThe input and output connectors are wired as follows:XLR Pin # FunctionPin 1 Earth & Chassis GroundPin 2 Signal +

The power supplies are robust and reliable.They each provide 650 watts ofcontinuous power, giving the system considerable headroom above its nom-inal

(2) Ambient TemperatureThe APL-220, -500, and -800 are designed to be used in ambient tempera-tures ranging from 32°F - 113°F (0°C - 45°C). Higher

Signal ProcessingHere’s a hypothetical example of what to look out for. An APL-500might be set up outdoors in 85°F (29°C) temperature with sunlight sh

Many product designers would summarily reject such a driver, because its fre-quency response is not inherently flat, even though its response is excep

2NoticeEvery effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time ofprinting. However, information is su

A pair of limiter LEDs (one for LF and one for HF) are located on the rearpanel.These illuminate during engagement of the limiters in the separate low

(6) When to Use the Low-Cut SwitchThe Low-Cut Switch is very effective when the APL-220, -500, and -800 areutilized with subwoofers, or other larger s

(8) IndicatorsIn addition to the limit indicators described above, the APL-220, -500, and -800 have a green LED labeled Power that indicates AC mains

(2) Using The APL-220, -500, and -800 with SubwoofersTo broaden the scope of applications for the APL-220, -500, and -800, theycan be used with an a

The high-pass filter on Apogee APL-Series subwoofers (and on Apogee out-board loudspeaker processors) provides a 24 dB/octave roll-off with a cor-ner

NOTE: A positive signal applied to pin 2 of the XLR input connector willresult in a positive wavefront appearing at the front of an Apogee Subwooferif

In such a case, an easy way to determine the best phase relationship is to lis-ten to a low-frequency source while standing in front of the system and

Essentially, absolute phase refers to configuring the system so that the elec-tro-acoustic drivers move toward the listener and produce a positive wav

(6) Flying the APL-220, -500, and -800For many applications, the APL-220, -500, or -800 may need to be flown.Thisrequirement commonly occurs in telev

as when the speaker is used on its side and rigging plates are attached. Insheer, the friction provided by tightening and preloading the bolt actually

Table of ContentsPrecautions & Safety Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Figure 8bFigure 8aFigure 8c(7) Rigging AccessoriesApogee manufactures many rigging accessories for the APL-220, -500, and -800. Some of these are:•

Troubleshooting the APL-220, -500, or -800 is a simple process.With an inte-grated system like the APLs, there’s not much that can go wrong. If a prob

32force that would otherwise be placed on the driver as the fasteners are loos-ened, if the enclosure were upright. To remove the driver after the eig

33horn to the enclosure. On the APL-500, this is most easily accomplishedby using a ball-headed Allen wrench. Pull up on the horn to unseat it fromthe

The entire assembly can be replaced in a matter of minutes by reversing theremoval process. Be sure to tighten the fasteners gradually in a cross-patt

The system exhibits hum or noisePROBLEMPOWER LED illuminates butaudio is not presentSUGGESTIONS• Check to be sure that the signal feed cable has audio

CUTLOWFLATPOWERPROTECTLF LIMITHF LIMITSTATUSLOOP THRUINPUTPOWER36Amplifier Panel of an Apogee APL Full-Range Speaker1POWER - Neutrik Powercon®AC Inlet

37TM------000000MADE IN USASERIAL NO.APL-220 LOUDSPEAKER.625 [15.88]21.781 [553.24]23.031 [584.99]14.000 [355.60]2.438 [61.91]8.188 [207.96]15.000 [38

BOTTOM VIEWSIDE VIEWFRONT VIEW W/GRILLE REMOVEDOVERHEAD VIEWREAR VIEW9.240 [234.70]2.438 [61.91]8.188 [207.96]16.500 [419.10]14.125 [358.78].625 [15.8

TM000000MADE IN USA------APL-800 LOUDSPEAKERSERIAL NO.2.625 [66.69]8.750 [222.24].750 [19.05]29.251 [742.96]CONNECTOR PANELHANDLE19.000 [482.60][781.0

English• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the AC mains power cablebefore installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after m

40SpecificationsEnclosure Type30° Trapezoidal, optimally-vented bass20° Trapezoidal, optimally-vented bass53 Hz to 21 kHz ± 3 dB(on axis)53 Hz to 17.5

LIMITED WARRANTYApogee Sound International's self-amplified speaker products are warranted to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship, u

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• Ce haut-parleur contient des circuits haute tension présentant un danger.Ne jamais essayer de le démonter. Il n’y a aucun composant qui puisse êtrer

• No instale el altoparlante en lugares donde haya agua o humedad excesiva.• No deje que en el altoparlante entre agua ni ningún objeto extraño. Nopon

The Conceptof IntegrationWhy a Powered Loudspeaker?Apogee’s powered speaker systems further the company’s original conceptof processor-based loudspeak

These engineering advancements result in the following benefits:• All aspects of the loudspeaker system’s performance are maximized. Sonicquality, pow

(1)AC Power Connector and CableThe APL-220, -500, and -800 each use a PowerCon®3-pole AC mains con-nector for their power inlet (see Figure #1). When