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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the safety objectives and essential requirements of European (73/23/EEC and
89/336/EEC directives) and international Standards, by fulfilling the requirements of the following harmonized standards:
Electrical Safety (EU) : IEC 60065 (12/2001) Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus
Electrical Safety (US) : UL60065 Seventh Edition, dated June 30, 2003 category AZSQ, E241312.
Electrical Safety (CAN) : CSA-C22.2 N°60065:03 Edition, dated April 2003 category AZSQ7, E241312
Electrical Safety (Rest of the World) : CB test certificate DK-8371 based on IEC60065-2001 7nd ed. with all
national deviations.
Radiated Emission (EU) : EN55103-1 (1996) Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for audio,
video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
Radiated Emission (US) : FFC part15 class B
Radiated Emission (CAN) : This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
RF Immunity (EU) : EN55103-2 (1996) Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of recommended cable types. The use of other cable types may degrade EMC performances.
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Figure #1: In this Figure #2: In stage monitor
50˚ conventional FOH mode, with horn rotated
configuration, the PS Series 180° from Figure #1, the
loudspeaker yields 50° PS loudspeaker displays
horizontal coverage at 100° horizontal coverage
25° above the centreline, at 30° above the centreline
50˚
expanding to 100° horizontal and narrows to 50°
coverage at 30° below the horizontal coverage, at 25°
centreline, so that coverage below the centreline.
widens with distance.
+25 ˚
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PS8 Loudspeaker 6 designed in isolation may individually achieve
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PS8 Architectural & NEXO’s PS Series incorporates high performance, making them work together Figure #1
Engineering Specs 7 breakthrough designs in both often requires time-consuming setup and delicate
adjustments. This is why we engineer all PS 100˚
LS400-SUB Sub-Bass 8 asymmetrical constant directivity horns
system elements to function as an ensemble,
LS400-SUB Architectural & and integrated electronics. The results where the whole is even greater than the sum of
5˚
Engineering Specs 9 are three scaleable and easily configured
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exceptional parts. The results yield unsurpassed
PS8 TDcontroller 10 systems, which provide exceptional performance and reliability.
PS10 TDcontroller 11 performance in any application where We apply specialized test and
PS10 Loudspeaker 12 small, high output, linear response measurement tools along with unique ideas to
PS10 Architectural & the challenges of sound reinforcement, creating a
loudspeakers are required.
Engineering Specs 13 range of systems that are simple and easy to use,
while satisfying the most critical listeners.
LS500-SUB Sub-Bass 14
LS500-SUB Architectural &
Engineering Specs 15
UNCOMPROMISING ENGINEERING, Servo-controlled signal processing
driven by amplifier output monitoring is a
Figure #2:
PS15 Loudspeaker
PS15 Architectural &
16 ATTENTION TO DETAIL central element of NEXO systems. VCAs and
VCEQs instantaneously respond to amplifier 50˚
Engineering Specs 17 voltage and current via multiple time constants (100° Horizontal for -30° Vertical). (see Figures
LS1200-SUB Sub-Bass 18 and signal integration algorithms that model #1 and #2)
LS1200-SUB Architectural & nexo S.A. PS Series systems can be used as floor 50˚ complexities including
multiple electroacoustic The obvious sonic benefits to this
Engineering Specs 19 Now in its fourth decade, NEXO’s company mission is monitors or stand-mounted main PA voice coil temperature and power compression. asymmetrical coverage are that, when properly
to provide wide-ranging solutions that enhance the
speakers, or flown as side and rear fill TDcontrollers (TD=Temperature Displacement) used, PS systems significantly reduce the
PS15 Bass 20 also apply internal models of transducer amount of ambient, reverberant energy
science, art and commerce of sound reinforcement.
coverage speakers with GEO and Alpha +25 ˚ caused
PS15 TDcontroller Mk II 21 Founded by Michael Johnson, NEXO’s Managing characteristics as failsafe protection. Whether when loudspeakers misdirect their output
NX242 TDcontroller 22 Director, and Chairman/R&D Director Eric Vincenot, System. PS systems can be installed analogue, or digital, our advanced loudspeaker towards walls and ceilings. In practice, this
NX242 TDcontroller NEXO became a publicly traded company in May vertically or horizontally as main PA or system processors insure accurate reproduction means that PS Series asymmetrical horns allow
Architectural & 2001. NEXO shares are listed on the Marche Libre of distributed/fill coverage speakers. Our at extreme output levels. users to directly focus more loudspeaker output
Engineering Specs 23 the Paris Bourse (SICOVAM 4441). attention to the smallest sonic detail, no on the audience, or performers (in monitor
NEXO Contact Data, Website The added access to capital markets The Asymmetrical Advantage applications), and less loudspeaker output
matter your intended application, makes -30˚
Address & NEXO Warranty 24 gained by this public offering strengthened NEXO’s NEXO PS Series’ exceptional performance is everywhere else.
ability to pursue aggressively genuine audio the PS Series Systems the perfect sound achieved by advanced system integration A sticker on the wide dispersion side
innovations. The first of these advanced audio reinforcement solution. Above: Laser scanning and anchored by our Asymmetrical Dispersion of the PS horn indicates the correct orientation
equipment helps evaluate 100˚
design options is the widely heralded GEO Tangent cone transducers such as the
Constant Directivity horn design. As the for Front of House (FOH) and wedge monitoring
technology, which incorporates several fundamental neodymium PS8 woofer. signature physical design feature in PS applications. (see figures on pg #2) The arrow
wave-source patents. systems, our asymmetrical horns are engineered indicates the “wide side” of PS horn dispersion.
NEXO’s sound reinforcement systems also so that vertical coverage is narrower above horn Users simply need to position the arrow so that it
include the compact, versatile PS Series plus the axis (+25°) than below (-30°), while horizontal points in the direction needing widest coverage
high performance Alpha System and Alphae Series. coverage is narrower above horn axis (50° and away from the direction needing the
In short, all NEXO loudspeakers, analogue and digital Horizontal for +25° Vertical) and wider below narrowest coverage.
controllers, power amplification, and advanced
rigging systems are designed to deliver: Sonic
Innovation That Works. NEXO is a world leader in the
design and manufacture of loudspeaker systems for
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Coverage VCAs, VCEQs and Amplifiers Figure #1(left): PS Series
stage rigging facing Front
Each of the three Audio channels (Left, Right
of House.
Need
and PS10Amp are power amplifiers tailored PS Series rigging from the
for PS8 and PS10 systems and their respective Performer’s perspective.
ON-AXIS RESPONSE (dB) PS8 IMPEDANCE (Ohm) PS8 Architect & Engineering Specifications
10 64 The 2-way full range loudspeaker system shall have one 8" shielded, neodymium cone transducer and a 1"-exit shielded
neodymium driver on a low distortion constant directivity asymmetrical dispersion horn. Horizontal dispersion shall range
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from 50° to 100° and vertical dispersion shall be +25°/-30°. Users shall be able to rotate the horn in 4x directions, in 90°
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increments, as required by the application. The system shall have a Q of 10 and a Directivity Index of 10dB (nominal) at
frequencies above 1.8kHz. The system shall have a nominal sensitivity of 96dB (94dB wideband). When driven by a NEXO PS8
10 16 TDcontroller properly connected to amplification capable of delivering 200 to 500Watts into an 8Ω load, the system shall
produce 122 to 125dB peak SPL with a frequency response of 69Hz to 19kHz ±3dB (62Hz to 2kHz ±6dB). The system shall have
406mm [16"] an internal passive crossover. Electrical connections shall be made via 2x SPEAKON NL4MP 4-pole connectors.The system shall
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weigh 7.5kg(16.5lbs), have a tuned ported multi-angle enclosure constructed of 18ply Baltic birch and be finished in structured
black coating with exterior dimensions no greater than 406mmH x 250mmW x 219mmD (159.8" x 98.4" x 86.2"). Exterior
30 4 hardware shall include 3x threaded mounting points (2x on top, 1x on bottom), 6x threaded mounting points on sides, and 1-
100 1k 10k 30 100 1k 10k pole socket. Interior components shall be protected by a powder coated perforated steel grille. The full range system shall be the
On-Axis Responses PS8 & PS8 + LS400. PS8 Impedance NEXO PS8 with a NEXO PS8 TDcontroller, or NEXO NX242 Digital TDcontroller. Other integrated loudspeaker/controller systems
shall be acceptable, provided independent laboratory test results verify these specifications are equalled or exceeded.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
■ High-power system (131dB Peak SPL @ 1m)
with 12in VLF low magnetic emission Neodymium
driver for light weight (14.6kg, 32lbs) and
negligible magnetic leakage.
■ VLF extension (to 40Hz) of PS8 Loudspeakers.
Sophisticated control electronics ensure reliable,
linear operation.
■ Integral pole mount that supports one or two
PS8 Loudspeakers.
LS400-SUB SUB-BASS
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115 - 230V 50 - 60Hz 10W
CAUTION !
Sense line must be connected
for speaker protection.
EARTH
LIFT OUPUT
SENSE INPUT
(from amp terminals) LEVEL
MADE IN FRANCE
10CE
PS TDcontroller 4004
s.n: 03105 CAUTION ! +6dB -6dB
To reduce the risk of electric schock SUB L+R RIGHT LEFT 0dB RIGHT LEFT
grounding of the center pin + SUB - + RIGHT - + LEFT -
of this plug must be maintained. BALANCED OUTPUTS BALANCED INPUTS
LS500-SUB SUB-BASS PRODUCT FEATURES
LS500-SUB SUB-BASS Components VLF 1x 15” ( 38cm ) long excursion 4Ω driver
Height x Width x Depth 430 x 689 x 528mm (16.88 x 27.13 x 20.75”)
The LS500-SUB Sub-Bass extends the Weight 38kg(84lbs) net
usable range of the PS10 Loudspeaker to Connectors 2x NL4MP 4-pole SPEAKON
38Hz, providing exceptional performance Construction Baltic Birch Ply & textured, polyurethane black coating
and high power output (134dB Peak) in an Fittings Handles 2x, integral to cabinet
extremely compact, light weight package. Front finish Perforated steel grilles
The PS10 TDcontroller’s integral sub Flying Points 3x steel anchor points for flying tracks on side and back
section and combined signal (PS10 Stand fittings Internal Stand Fitting on Top (35mm, 1”3/8) accepts a mast supporting 1 or 2 PS10s.
and LS500-SUB) SPEAKON wiring SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS LS500-SUB with PS10 TDcontroller
Frequency Response [a] 43Hz - 110Hz ±3dB
ensure cost effective and simple
Usable Range @-6dB [a] 38Hz - 120Hz
system implementation. One LS500-
Sensitivity 1W @ 1m [b] 101dB SPL Nominal
SUB is typically used with two PS10
Nominal Peak SPL @ 1m [b] 131 to 134dB Peak (300 to 800W RMSAmp.)
loudspeakers, additional units may be Crossover Frequencies 120Hz Active through PS10TD
used for an enhanced effect. Nominal Impedance 4Ω
Recommended Amplifiers 300 to 800Watts into 4Ω
SYSTEM OPERATION
Electronic Controller The LS500-SUB Sub-Bass must be used with a NEXO Controller (PS10 TD analogue or
NX242 digital). Use without a propery-connected Controller will result in poor sound
quality and may damage the components.
SubBass The LS500-SUB Sub-Bass provides optional VLF extension for PS10 Loudspeakers. Active
two-way operation with the PS10 is included in the PS10TD or NX242. One
LS500-SUB matches 2x PS10, additional LS500-SUB may be used for enhanced effect.
Speaker Cables The PS10 is wired 2- & 2+ on Speakon connectors, LS500-SUB on 1- & 1+. Loop through
Speakons are present on both products. Single identical cables can thus be used to
ON-AXIS RESPONSE (dB) 528mm [20.79"]
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loop through combinations of up to 2x PS10 & 1x LS500-SUB in no particular order.
PS10 SYSTEM APPLICATIONS SHIPPING & ORDERING
■ Touring, installed PA for clubs, A/V, theatre, Packaging LS500-SUBs are sold as single items and in multiples thereof.
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broadcast, Houses of Worship, etc. High-quality
Shipping Weight & Volume 1x LS500-SUB = 38kg(88.8lbs) 0.238cu m(8.41cu ft)
stage monitoring for cabarets A/V, theatre,
broadcast, etc.
10 430mm As part of a policy of continual improvement, NEXO reserves the right to change specifications without notice. [a] Response curves
[16.93"] & data: Half-Space radiation. [b] Sensitivity & Peak SPL data: These depend on spectral distribution and crest factor of program
■ Fill-in system for use with larger NEXO PS/Alpha material. Measured with band limited Pink Noise. Nominal refers to (50Hz-200Hz), Wideband to the specified ±3dB range. Data are for
systems, or any application needing exceptional 20
speaker + processor + recommended amplifier combinations. Peak SPL is at clipping of recommended amplifier.
side, down and near-field augmentation.
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LS500 On-Axis Response
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PRODUCT FEATURES
■ High-power system (134dB Peak SPL @
1m) with 15in LF and 2in HF drivers.
■ Rotatable asymmetrical horn and unique
cabinet architecture ensure versatility; PS15 LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCT FEATURES
user-adaptable for both PA and stage Components LF 1x 15” (38cm) 6Ω driver
monitoring applications. HF 1x 2” throat, 3” titanium diaphragm, driver + Low Distortion, Constant Directivity
■ Two-way, switchable passive or active Asymmetrical Dispersion Horn.
design for precise performance-matching Height x Width x Depth 675 x 434 x 368mm (26.63 “x 17.13”x 14.5”)
to user requirements. Weight 29kg(64lbs)
■ Sophisticated control electronics ensure Connectors 3x NL4MP 4-pole SPEAKON; Passive In Passive Loop Thru, Active In
reliable, linear operation. Construction Baltic Birch Ply finished with textured, polyurethane black coating
■ Supported with a full range of mounting
Fittings Handles 2x, integral to cabinet
and flying accessories.
PS15 loudSpeaker Front finish Acoustic foam on perforated steel grille (77% transparent)
Flying Points 1x steel anchor point for flying track on top (9 positions)
The PS15 Loudspeaker can be safely driven 2x steel anchor plates for flying track on bottom (3 positions)
with over 1000 Watts of amplifier power, Stand fittings Built in Stand Fitting, 35mm (1 3/8”)
Fixed Installation One set of 4 fixing points (Omnimount 100 Std spacing)
yet it has a small volume and reduced
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS PS15 with PS15 TDcontroller MkII
weight. The dispersion, architecture and NEXO PS15 System
Frequency Response [a] 50Hz - 18kHz ±3dB (30Hz - 19kHz ±3dB with LS1200-SUB Subwoofer)
weight balance of the PS15 Loudspeaker >PS15 Loudspeaker
Usable Range @-6dB [a] 47Hz - 18kHz (29Hz - 18kHz with LS1200-SUB Subwoofer)
are designed to provide both exceptional LS1200-SUB Sub-Bass
Sensitivity 1W @ 1m [b] 102dB SPL Nominal - 99dB SPL Wideband
PA and stage monitor performance from a PS15 TDcontroller
Nominal Peak SPL @ 1m [b] 131 to 134dB Peak (for 550 to 1200 W RMS Amp.)
single product without compromise. PS15 Bass
HF Dispersion [c] 50° to 100° Hor. x 55° Vert. Rotatable Horn, 4 positions
PS15’s flexible architecture, high power
This flexibility is realized by a proprietary Directivity Q & DI [c] Q : 16 Nominal DI: 12dB Nominal ( f > 1.5kHz )
handling and reconfigurable horn make it
constant directivity asymmetrical the perfect loudspeaker system for nearly Crossover Frequencies 900Hz Passive or Active (internally switchable)
dispersion horn, easily rotated in four any application. Nominal Impedance Passive 8Ω Active; LF 6Ω, HF 8Ω.
positions by the user. Coupled with the Recommended Amplifiers 550 to 1200Watts into 8Ωs for 1x PS15; 1000 to 1800Watts into 4Ω for 2x
horn’s unique progressive horizontal (50° PS15 per channel.
to 100°) and vertical (55°) dispersion, SYSTEM OPERATION
Electronic Controller The PS15 Loudspeaker must be used with a NEXO Controller (PS15 TD MkII analogue or
the most suitable pattern can be selected 30° NX242 digital). Use without a propery-connected Controller will result in poor sound
for vertical or horizontal PA usage, or PS15 SYSTEM APPLICATIONS quality and may damage the components.
switchable active wedge monitoring. ■ High-power mid-sized touring, installed PA for 368mm Dispersion configuration After removing the quick-release front grille, the HF Horn can be rotated to one of 4
The 8Ω, 2-way passive design requires clubs, A/V, theater, Houses of Worship, broadcast, etc. [14.49"]
positions for dispersion configuration.
■ High-quality, extremely powerful stage monitoring
a single amplifier channel to deliver for A/V, theatere, cabarets, broadcast, etc.
SubBass The PS15 Loudspeaker can be used with or without the optional LS1200-SUB Subwoofer.
bi-amped performance for less money, Active two-way operation with the LS1200-SUB is included in the PS15TD MkII, or NX242.
■ Fill-in system for any PA requiring side, down and
space and complexity. near-field augmentation. Speaker Cables The PS15 is wired 2- & 2+ on Passive Input Speakon connectors, LS1200-SUB on 1- & 1+.
Loop through Speakons are present on both products. Single identical cables can thus
be used to loop through combinations of Passive PS15 & LS1200-SUB in no particular order.
HORIZONTAL PLANE COVERAGE (°) VERTICAL PLANE COVERAGE (°)
SHIPPING & ORDERING
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-24 /-18 dB Packaging PS15s are sold as single items and in multiples thereof.
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-18 /-12 dB Shipping Weight & Volume PS15U = 32kg(70lbs) 0.2cu m(7cu ft).
-12 /-6 dB 405mm
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-6 / -3 dB [15.94"] A full selection of mounting Accessories is available, please contact your Nexo Agent for details.
-3 / 0 dB
0 0 As part of a policy of continual improvement, NEXO reserves the right to change specifications without notice.[a] Response curves &
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data : Anechoic Far Field for the PS15 + PS15TD MkII. Half-Space Anechoic radiation for the LS1200-SUB + PS15TD MkII. [b] Sensitivity
& Peak SPL data : these will depend on spectral distribution and crest factor of program material. Measured with band limited Pink
45°
120 120 Noise. Nominal refers to Voice Decade (300Hz - 3kHz), Wideband to the specified ±3dB range. Data are for speaker + processor +
recommended amplifier combinations. Peak SPL is at clipping of recommended amplifier. Measurements are made with PS15 in
passive mode. [c] Directivity curves & data : obtained by computer treatment on off axis response curves. Omnimount is a registered
100 1k 10k 100 1k 10k
434mm [17.09"] trademark of Omnimount Systems Inc.
PS15 horizontal Off-Axis Response PS15 Vertical Off-Axis Response
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30°
675mm
[26.57"]
457mm
[17.99"]
115 - 230V 50 - 60Hz 10W
CAUTION !
Sense line must be connected
for speaker protection.
EARTH
LIFT OUPUT
SENSE INPUT
(from amp terminals) LEVEL
MADE IN FRANCE
10CE
PS TDcontroller 4004
s.n: 03105 CAUTION ! +6dB -6dB
To reduce the risk of electric schock SUB L+R RIGHT LEFT 0dB RIGHT LEFT
grounding of the center pin + SUB - + RIGHT - + LEFT -
of this plug must be maintained. BALANCED OUTPUTS BALANCED INPUTS
434mm [17.09"]