MOOSE G15A, G18A User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Active subwoofers

BASS SERIES

G15A & G18A

PROUDLY DEVELOPED AND

MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

MADE IN

PORTUGAL

100%

EUROPEAN

Dear customer,

Thank for choosing MOOSE branded products!

MOOSE is a brand of professional audio & lighting products, proudly developed and manufactured in
PORTUGAL.

In order to operate this product in a safe and reliable manner, please follow the instructions in this booklet and
before operating the equipment read the instructions carefully and please note the technical information.

Our products undergo very rigorous testing under strict conditions and they are monitored continuosly during the
manufacturing process. In order to guarantee the product function and safety, the original parts of the
manufacturer's design must be used. If any parts other than those of the manufacturer are used, or the product is
modified in any way, the user forfeits all warranty rights to claim.

CAUTION

RIS K OF EL ECTRI C SH OCK. DO NOT OPE N.

To pr eve nt ele ct ric al sho ck do not remov e
the cover. N o u se r se rv ice ab le p ar ts ins id e.

Refer ser vi ce to qu alified personnel only.

Introduction

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Caution

The light nin g flash with a rrowhead symbol w ith in an equila teral t riangle is intend ed
to alert t he us er to the p resence of u nin sulated "dangerous vo ltage" withi n the
prod uct 's enclosure that m ay be of su ffi cient magnitu de to consti tute a ri sk of
electrical sho ck.

The ex clamatio n mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler t the user to
the prese nce of important operatin g and mainte nance instruc tio ns.

The ampli fie r is marked w ith t his instructi on so p le ase
proc eed a ccording ly in order to avoi d any haz ard.

1. Before connecting the equipment to the power outlet, first verify that the mains voltage and frequency match
the values specified on the equipment.

2. If the power cord of the device is equipped with an earthing contact, then it must be connected to an outlet
with a protective ground. Never deactivate the protective ground of a power cord.

3. Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning strike or before
extended periods of disuse.

4. Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating. If a fuse blows repeatedly, please contact an
authorised service company.

5. Do not open or modify this equipment.

6. After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g., due to tripping

hazards.

7. Do not turn on the Amplifier ON before checking that all volumes to zero .

IMPORTANT: Never remove the cover, because otherwise there may be a risk of electric shock. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Have repairs carried out only by qualified service personnel.

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Manufacturers Declaration

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

(Valid in the European Union and other European countries with waste separation)

This symbol on the product, or the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not
be treated as household waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to uncontrolled
waste disposal. Please dispose of this product separately from other waste and have it recycled to promote
sustainable economic activity.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an environmentally friendly manner.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal .

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy conservation is an active contribution to environmental protection. Please turn off all unneeded electrical
devices. To prevent unneeded devices from consuming power in standby mode, disconnect the mains plug.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The equipment marketed by MOOSE complies (where applicable) with the essential requirements and other
relevant specifications of Directives 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), 2004/108/EC (EMC) und 2006/95/EC (LVD). Additional
information can be requested to [e-mail].

PROUDLY DEVELOPED AND MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

PROFACTOR S.A., a ll rights r es erved. The tech ni cal data an d the funct ional pro du ct charac te ristics c an be subje ct
to modif ic ation s. T he photoc op yi ng, the t ra nslatio n, a nd all ot he r fo rms of copyin g of fragme nts or of the i nt eg rlity
of thi s us er's ma nu al is prohi bited.

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Connections and Controls

Please refer to the following scheme and instructions:

G15A Backpanel

BackpanelG18A

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USB

11

5

6

4

3

2

1

10

9

8

7

INPUT

THRU

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

PRESET

-80dB

-80dB

0dB

0dB

AC INPUT

AC OUTPUT

POWER ON

MAINS

85-264Vac

50HZ

FUSE F10A

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MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

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CLASS D, DSP

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO CK. DO NOT OPEN .

To prevent ele ctric al sho ck do not rem ove

To prevent ele ctric al sho ck do not rem ove

the cover. No user se rvice able pa rts i nside.

the cover. No user se rvice able pa rts i nside.

Refer se rvice to qualifi ed pers onnel only.

Refer se rvice to qualifi ed pers onnel only.

- 1000W

LOW

S

U

E

F

1. INPUT: Balanced signal input (Combi) for connection of an external audio source (e.g., mixer).

2. LINK: Balanced signal output (XLR 3p) for connection of another ACTIVE sub.

3. USB: USB 2.0 port (type B) to connect the cable to establish communication between DSP and computer.

4. PRESET LED: Preset LED indicator, from A to E, there are 5 storable and selectable presets.

5. PREST: Preset push button to select one of the 5 storable presets on the DSP, from A to E.

6. VOLUME: Master LEVEL system adjustment.

7. MAINS IN: NEUTRIK powerCON socket, 85~264Vac, 50~60Hz Power-in (blue).

8. MAINS OUT: NEUTRIK powerCON socket, 85~264Vac, 50~60Hz Power-out (white).

9. FUSE: Fuse holder. Replace the fuse only with a fuse of the same type and rating. If the fuse blows repeatedly,

please contact an authorised service company.

10. POWER ON: Illuminated on/off switch. Before switching the system on/off, always adjust the volume to zero.

11. VENTILATION: Cooling window. There is a 40x40mm cooling fan inside. Do not obstruct this window to avoid

any problem with the amplifier.

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Technical specifications

MODE L G15A G18A

TYPE Compact ACTIVE subwoofer Compact ACTIVE subwoofer

ENCLOSURE DESIGN Bass reflex Bass reflex, passive

POWER HANDLING CAPACITY 1000W (AES) 1000W (AES)

1400W (Program) 1400W (Program)

7000W (Peak) 7000W (Peak)

FREQUENCY RANGE 50Hz - 180Hz 38Hz - 18kHz

TRANSDUCER TYPE* 15" (4in) LF European transducer 18" (4in) LF European transducer

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Adjustable by programmable DSP

48KHz sampling frequency 48KHz sampling frequency

24 bit AD/DA converter 24 bit AD/DA converter

Adjustable by programmable DSP

MAX. S.P.L. (PEAK) 127dB @ 1m 132dB @ 1m

CONSTRUCTION 18mm birch plywood 18mm birch plywood

GRILLE Custom perforated metal grille, powder coated finishing

INSTALLATION, RIGGING, FLYING 4 rubber feet, Ø35mm pole socket

DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 480x480x555mm 555x560x630mm

WEIGHT

18.90x18.90x21.85in

35Kg

77.2lb

21.85x22.05x24.80in

49Kg

108.0lb

AMPLIFIER

POWER (RMS)

Class D - SMPS Class D - SMPS

1000W / 4ohm (continuous) 1000W / 4ohm (continuous)

INDICATORS

OUTPUT/LINK

INPUT

Power, signal, preset in use Power, signal, preset in use

XLR 3p XLR 3p

XLR/Jack Combo connector XLR/Jack Combo connector

CONTROLS Master level, 5 selectable presets Master level, 5 selectable presets

PROTECTIONS

OPERATING VOLTAGE

Over current, short circuit, thermal, DC, HF

SMPS, 85-264Vac SMPS, 85-264Vac

AC MAINS CONNECTOR NEUTRIK powerCON, Power-in / Power-out

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Dimensions

G15A

G18A

Unit: mm (mi limete rs)

480

560

480

555

555

630

USB

INPUT

THRU

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

PRESET

-80dB

-80dB

0dB

0dB

AC INPUT

AC OUTPUT

POWER ON

MAINS
85-264Vac
50HZ

FUSE F10A

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MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

PROUDLY DEVELOPED AND
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Active subwoofer

G15A

CLASS D, DSP

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

To prevent electrical shock do not remove

To prevent electrical shock do not remove

the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer service to qualified personnel only.

Refer service to qualified personnel only.

- 1000WLOW

U

S

E

F

USB

INPUT

THRU

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

PRESET

-80dB

-80dB

0dB

0dB

AC INPUT

AC OUTPUT

POWER ON

MAINS
85-264Vac
50HZ

FUSE F10A

PROUDLY DEVELOPED AND
MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

PROUDLY DEVELOPED AND
MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

www.moosesound.com

Active subwoofer

G15A

CLASS D, DSP

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

To prevent electrical shock do not remove

To prevent electrical shock do not remove

the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer service to qualified personnel only.

Refer service to qualified personnel only.

- 1000WLOW

U

S

E

F

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MANUFACTURED IN PORTUGAL

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