ISP Technologies Tripower 15 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Please read this very carefully before operating this unit

 Read ALL instructions carefully before using this unit.
 Do not operate this unit near water, in the rain or where there is moisture.

If this warning is ignored a serious electrical shock or death may occur.

 Do not attempt to service this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified, ISP approved service personnel.

 Never remove or defeat the ground connection on the power cord of this

unit.

 Care should be taken to avoid spilling any foreign objects or liquid into this

unit.

 This active speaker system has three internal power amplifiers and an

external heatsink located on the back of the speaker for cooling of the
internal amplifiers. Care should be taken to avoid placing this active
speaker in a location where the external heatsink does not allow proper
cooling of the internal amplifiers. Avoid placing this system close to other
heat sources. The external heatsink may reach high temperatures under
normal use. Do not block the external heatsink with any other object.
Make certain there is proper ventilation for the external heatsink when is
use.

 Do not drive the Tripower 15 into excessive heavy distortion for an

extended period of time to avoid premature speaker failure.

 Failure to follow these instructions may void the warranty.

Caution: Exposure to extremely high noise levels can
cause permanent hearing loss.

The Tripower 15 speaker system is capable of producing in excess of 126db SPL at 1
meter. Continued exposure to noise levels in excess of 90db may cause permanent
hearing loss. Below is a chart of the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
regulations for Occupational Noise Exposure. Please note: OSHA requires hearing
protection for any work environment when the sound levels exceed those shown in Table
G-16 when measured on the A scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing ISP Technologies Tripower 15 active speaker system. The
Tripower 15 is a high output three-way active speaker system designed to deliver HI-FI
sound quality for high SPL sound reinforcement applications. The Tripower 15 is designed
with a 400-watt 15-inch woofer, a 300-watt 10-inch midrange driver and a high
performance, 2-inch high frequency compression driver. The Tripower 15 has three
separate power amplifiers capable of producing upwards of 700 watts of power. Each
amplifier receives its input signal from an internal 4th order crossover network specifically
designed to provide optimized phase and frequency response at each crossover point. The
internal amplifiers are based on ISP Technologies patent pending D-CAT (Dynamic Current
Amplifier Technology) amplifier technology. The D-CAT technology is capable of delivering
extremely high output current providing an improvement in transient response, output
current, and a noticeable improvement in PUNCH. The D-CAT amplifier technology utilizes
a monolithic power amplifier driver that reduces parts count and greatly improves reliability.
The D-CAT amplifiers provide improved reliability by including short circuit and over
temperature protection.

The Tripower 15 offers both ¼ inch RTS and XLR balanced inputs as well as, ¼-inch RTS
and XLR outputs for connecting multiple speakers. A sensitivity adjustment knob allows
you to adapt the speaker for a wide range of common signal levels. The Tripower cabinet
is made of high quality 13 ply Baltic birch plywood with a durable spray on black finish for
long life.