Neutrik Loudspeaker Connectors User Manual
Loudspeaker Connectors
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speakON speakON
Content Page
speakON SPX Series 2, 4 Pole Cable Connector ............. 70
speakON FC Series, 2, 4 and 8 Pole Cable Connector .... 72
speakON Adapter ......................................................... 73
speakON Chassis Connector ........................................ 74
speakON
speakON STX Series Cable Connector ........................... 76
speakON STX Series Chassis Connector ......................... 77
Technical Data ............................................................. 78
Ordering Information Cable Connectors ....................... 79
Accessories Cable Connector ........................................ 79
Ordering Information Chassis Connectors ..................... 80
Accessories Chassis Connectors .................................... 81
Wiring ........................................................................ 82
Combo ......................................................... 75
speakON
Introduction
The Neutrik speakON® Series, known in the professional audio industry as "The loudspeaker connector"
has become the state of the art in speaker and amplifier connectivity. Introduced in 1987 speakON was
invented by Neutrik as a result of customer demand for
a reliable speaker connection. The pro audio market
quickly realized the advantages of this completely new
connection system.
The design is optimized for loudspeaker applications
with an outstanding cost-performance ratio. As market leader for speaker connections we are proud to
offer an all-encompassing product line for the specific
needs of today‘s market. Recent designs such as the
STX series and the speakON Combo offer solutions for
nearly every speaker application.
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NEUTRIK®, opticalCON®, neutriCON®, miniCON®,
nanoCON®, powerCON®, Profi®, speakON®, silentPLUG®,
crystalCON®, etherCON®, rearTWIST®, XIRIUM®, DIWA®
are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.
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Integrated Design
One of Neutrik's goals is to create products that are
easily distinguished from other manufacturers. We have
successfully achieved this in our engineering efforts as well
as the patent and trademark protection granted for our
unique products. To further establish a clear difference
between Neutrik and our competitor’s products we give
our customer the means to easily identify original Neutrik
products. Therefore all of our new products such as the SPX
and the STX series are designed according to the protected
integrated design. (EU-Pat.: DM/057 379, US-Pat. Pending,
CHINA-Pat.: 02305192.2 / 193.0/194.9 / 195.7)
Features & Benefits
Today's speakON series is a result of a continuous product
improvement process. The principal idea has been kept and
optimized with material and design modifications over the
years.
A traditional speakON stands for:
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Reliable and robust, easy and fast to assemble
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2, 4 and 8 pole cable and chassis connectors in various
versions
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Optimal "Quick Lock" system for speaker applications
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Neutrik® proven and unique chuck type cable strain relief
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Outstanding cost-performance ratio
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De facto standard
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Meets all worldwide safety requirements (IEC, UL, ...)
Beyond that, the latest designs as the SPX and STX series offer:
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Up to 50 Amps current rating
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Only 3 parts with 1 piece strain relief design for even
easier assembly
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Convertable right-angle version
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Weatherproof and extremely robust
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speakON speakON
Quick lock Chuck type strain
relief
speakON® SPX Series 2 & 4 Pole Cable Connector
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Current rating 40 A rms continuous
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Up to 50 A audio signal, duty cycle 50%
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Only 3 parts, easy to assemble
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High impact materials – long-lasting and reliable
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Easy and extremely precise locking system "Quick Lock"
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Improved grip on latch
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1 piece strain relief, chuck for 7 to 14.5 mm cable O.D.
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Color coding possible
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Improved screw-type termination for highest pull-out force
•
Integrated design guarantees "Made by NEUTRIK®"
Right angle
conversion
NL4FXNL2FX NL4FRX
NL4FX NL4FRX
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Design Criteria
This second generation of speakON connectors features
higher current rating for the operation of high power speakers and amplifiers carrying more than 1`000 Watts. Only 3
parts make it fast and easy to assemble with a more reliable
2
1
3 4 5
Improved SPX-Series screw contacts! (Wire position after assembly)
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performance. Our unique design makes it possible to change
easily and quickly from a straight connector to the right-angle
version, even without disconnecting the cable.
1 Easy and extremely precise locking system
"Quick Lock"
2 Improved grip on latch
3 1 piece strain relief, chuck for 7 to 14.5 mm
cable O.D., with accessory NLRR 5-8 mm
4 Color coding possible
5 Integrated design guaranties
"Made by NEUTRIK®"
1 Progressive clamping as wire is pushed for ward
2 Acts as screw locking device due to side forces
3 Large combi drive - M4 screw
4 Wire size 1.5 - 4 mm2 (AWG 12)
for 6 mm2 (AWG 10) remove screw & solder
5 Pull out force > 300 N @ 80 cNm
6 Gas tight connection
Assembly
Prepare cable as shown. HINT:
25 mm[1.0"
]
12 mm[0.5"
]
For easy wiring especially
of thick cables, first screw
on the inner contacts 1+
and 2+ and afterwards the
outer contacts 1- and 2- !
Use screwdriver Pozidriv #1 only.
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