Description
The SAH5 (5-watt), SAH15 (15-watt), and SAH30 (30-watt) horn loudspeakers incorporate digital switching amplifier technology, which provides
low DC current draw and low heat dissipation.This in turn makes the loudspeakers more tolerant of long cable runs and allows them to run
cooler, withstand higher ambient temperatures, and use fewer power supplies than conventional analog self-amplified horn loudspeakers.
The flared shape of the horn provides a controlled and consistent dispersion of sound, making for better intelligibility.The horn flare can rotate on its
axis, offering wider dispersion patterns, vertically or horizontally, depending on its position. The horn typically offers 120º horizontal dispersion and
90º vertical dispersion. By rotating the horn 90º on its axis, a 90º horizontal and 120º vertical dispersion pattern is achieved.
Installation Instructions
1. Use the base as a template for the mounting holes. Drill three mounting holes and attach the
base using appropriate hardware (not included).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the base sits flat on the mounting surface.Tightening the base down on an
uneven surface could cause the base to fracture.
An electrical box strap is included to allow easy mounting of the horn to an electrical box and
cover. (See separate instruction sheet included.) The base can also be mounted to an I-beam
flange using Bogen's BC1 beam clamp.The slot in the base allows strapping to be used as a
means of mounting the horn (use a strapping material capable of supporting the weight of the
speaker and any external loads on the horn such as wind). See Figure 1.
2. Assemble the horn on the mounting base and slide the tapered pin through the hole in the
swivel mount. Secure the pin and assembly using the wing nut, but leave loose to allow
positioning of the horn (See Figure 2).
3. Position the horn so that the access cover is easily accessible. Make the audio connections to
the "T" and "R" terminals and the 24V DC connections to the "+" and "-" terminals.The horn
will also work properly if the "+" and "-" connections are reversed.
4. Adjust the output level of the horn using the volume control knob and position the wires so
that they exit through the bump in the front of the cover. Slide the cover into place and
tighten the cover screw. Do not over tighten.
5. Tilt and swivel the horn to the desired orientation before tightening the wing nut*. If necessary,
the horn flare can be rotated on its axis by loosening the band clamp wing nut,rotating the flare
to the desired position, and retightening the band clamp wing nut* (See Figure 3).The horn will
provide a wider horizontal angle of dispersion (120º) when its wider dimension is horizontal and
a narrower horizontal dispersion angle (90º) when its narrow dimension is horizontal.
IMPORTANT:The horn is designed to be weatherproof only when the bump on the access cover is on
a downward slope.The access cover is not sealed and is designed to shed water.This downward position
assures that any water that enters the covered area will drain away. Depending on how it is mounted, the
horn flare may need to be rotated to achieve this orientation.The rest of the horn is fully sealed against
water infiltration.
*Hand tighten wing nuts. Do not use pliers or tools.
Package Contents:
SAH5, SAH15, or SAH30 horn speaker Access Cover
Mounting Base Electrical Box Strap
Tapered Pin Instruction Sheet
Wing Nut Electrical Box Strap Mounting Instruction Sheet
© 2005 - 2006 Bogen Communications, Inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
54-2114-01C 0608
Figure 1. Mounting Base
Figure 2
Figure 3
BC1 Beam Clamp (optional accessory)
SAH5, SAH15, SAH30
High-Efficiency, Digital Switching,
Self-Amplified Horn Loudspeakers