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HOT SPOT, HOT SPOT VC,
MICRO SPOT VC, POWERED
HOT SPOT, POWERED MICRO SPOT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................
WELCOME...................................................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN..................................................................
SOUND REINFORCEMENT BASICS..........................................
HOT SPOT SERIES/MICRO SPOT VC.......................................
POWERED HOT SPOT/POWERED MICRO SPOT....................
USING THE PA5XD..................................................................
USING THE HOT SPOT WITH THE PA5XD............................
POWERED MICRO SPOT MSPA/MSPA-DC...............................
STAND MOUNTING.....................................................................
MOUNTING YOUR MICRO SPOT SERIES SPEAKERS............
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................
WARRANTY..................................................................................
REGISTRATION...........................................................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OHM’S LAW AND THE HOT SPOT ..........SOUND REINFORCEMENT BASICS.......... HOT SPOT SERIES/MICRO SPOT VC........POWERED HOT SPOT/POWERED MICRO SPOT....USING THE PA5XD..............USING THE HOT SPOT WITH THE PA5XD......POWERED MICRO SPOT MSPA/MSPA-DC....... STAND MOUNTING..............MOUNTING YOUR MICRO SPOT SERIES SPEAKERS.... SPECIFICATIONS................ WARRANTY.................. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.Read these instructions. 2.Keep these instructions. 3.Heed all warnings. 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry cloth. 7.Do not block any 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. -
Page 3: Welcome
Complete the registration card at the back of the manual DON’T... Expose any unit covered in this manual to rain or moisture Plug-in or unplug the HOT SPOT while it is operating (doing so may damage your amplifier) Attempt to make any repairs yourself (call Galaxy Audio for repairs). -
Page 4: Ohm's Law And The Hot Spot
OHM’S LAW AND THE HOT SPOT ® All unpowered HOT SPOTS have a 16 ohm impedance, and like most professional-type speakers have jacks which are wired in parallel (meaning the signal can travel into one jack and out of the other).Think of each speaker as a “load”... - Page 5 If you are having problems with any of these applications use Galaxy Audio’s CRICKET Polarity and Continuity Test Set to check the polarity of your cables. 16 x 16 8 Ohms for two HOT SPOTS...
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Page 6: Sound Reinforcement Basics
Over-driving the amplifier may be corrected by reducing the bass frequencies in the monitor mix (low notes use a lot of power). Since the HOT SPOT NEOLITE driver will not reproduce tones lower than 200 Hz, reduce the low frequencies if the speaker begins to distort. -
Page 7: Hot Spot Series/Micro Spot Vc
(See chart [T.1] pg.7 for more information about the volume control). MSVC Like the Hot Spot series, the Micro Spot VC is also tailored to the vocal frequencies. The Micro Spot can be mounted to a microphone stand using the included yoke bracket kit. For information regarding the bracket kit see, MOUNTING YOUR MICRO SPOT SERIES SPEAKERS. - Page 8 The HOT SPOT VC and MICRO SPOT VC The impedance of the HOT SPOT VC and MICRO SPOT VC is determined by the position of its volume control. Use the table below to determine the actual impedance. [T.1] dB REDUCTION...
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Page 9: Powered Hot Spot/Powered Micro Spot
100 watts of sound reinforcement power. ® When two 16 ohm Galaxy Audio HOT SPOT personal monitors are attached to the SPEAKER OUTPUT, the PA5XD’s power output increases to 146 watts. Whether using the HOT SPOT or another speaker, the PA5XD’s power output depends on the impedance of... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Effects devices for microphones or a second instrument may be fed into one input while an instrument, CD player or tape deck is fed into the other. The PA5X (POWERED HOT SPOT) CONTROLS/INDICATORS and their operation (Front Panel) LEVEL CONTROL FOR MIC (XLR) INPUT LEVEL CONTROL FOR 1/4"... -
Page 11: Using The Hot Spot With The Pa5Xd
The PA5XD produces 146 watts when powering two HOT SPOTS (see figure below) Route cables: 1) From the microphone to Galaxy Audio’s PA5XD. 2) From the output of the PA5XD to the first HOT SPOT. 3) From the first HOT SPOT to the second HOT SPOT. Page 10... -
Page 12: Powered Micro Spot Mspa/Mspa-Dc
MICRO SPOT PA/MSPA-DC The MSPA is similar to the Powered Hot Spot, with one major difference; it's half the size! The MSPA has a 30 watt amplifier, with a universal power supply. That means this unit can be used anywhere in the world as it will function on 90-250 VAC (volts AC) at 50/60 Hz. -
Page 13: Stand Mounting
601 E. Pawnee Wichita, KS 67211 316.263.2852 www.galaxyaudio.com STAND MOUNTING All HOT SPOT's, both powered and un-powered, have a built in microphone stand mount: just slide the microphone stand into the receptacle on the bottom of the HOT SPOT. Some microphone stands may require an adaptor (contact any Galaxy Audio dealer and ask for an SA-1, microphone stand adaptor). -
Page 14: Mounting Your Micro Spot Series Speakers
The Micro Spot VC comes equipped with a stand mount bracket kit, while the Powered Micro Spot is supplied with a bracket kit that allows either stand or wall mounting. Wall mount options are available for the Micro Spot VC from any Galaxy Audio dealer, or online at www.galaxyaudio.com... - Page 15 WALL/CEILING MOUNTING Galaxy Audio yoke brackets can be used for permanently mounting HOT SPOT, MICRO SPOT, and CHAMELEON loudspeakers to walls and ceilings. The mounting angle can be adjusted by simply loosening the wing screws at either end of the yoke and by loosening the bolt where the yoke mounts to the wall plate.
- Page 16 MOUNTING PROCEDURE: PREVIEW: After evaluating the mounting surfaces and obtaining the appropriate fasteners, the installation will consist of the following steps, in order: 1. Mounting the bracket plate to the wall or ceiling. 2. Bolting the yoke to the plate. 3.
- Page 17 Pull speaker wires through the mounting surface and the feed thru the hole in the bracket. Secure the bracket base plate. Do not over tighten fasteners! Bolt the yoke to the base plate and tighten with a 7/16" box end wrench. JOINING THE CABINET TO THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY: Remove the two plastic threaded inserts from the T-nuts with a small flat blade screwdriver.
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Page 19: Specifications
*Splowt A unit of measure, expressed as dB, that divides a speaker's maximum SPL by its weight in pounds. Galaxy Audio's MICRO SPOT boasts a splowt of 43 dB (highest in the known universe). Page 18... -
Page 20: Warranty
5. Damage occurring during the shipment or delivery of any GALAXY AUDIO product to GALAXY AUDIO or an authorized service center after initial delivery of the product to you. 6. Damage to any GALAXY AUDIO product which has been altered, or on which the serial number has been effaced or removed. - Page 21 Four rubber feet are included for those of you using the HOT SPOT or HOT SPOT VC with the TWIST LOCK connector and as a stand alone wedge speaker. These rubber feet allow for extra room for the Speakon connector and its cable.
- Page 22 1-800-369-7768 www.galaxyaudio.com P.O. BOX 16285 Wichita, Ks 67216-0285 Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. V81407 Page 21...
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Page 23: Registration
REGISTRATION CARD Registration information is used ONLY by GALAXY AUDIO and will be kept strictly confidential.
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